CBSE Cancels Exams in Middle East
Analysis based on 39 articles · First reported Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated Mar 16, 2026
The cancellation of exams by India — Central Board of Secondary Education and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations due to escalating tensions in the Middle East highlights regional instability, potentially impacting investor confidence in the affected nations. While not directly affecting financial markets, it signals a deteriorating security situation that could deter foreign investment and disrupt economic activities in countries like Iran, Israel, and United States.
The India — Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled Class 12 board examinations for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026. This decision follows earlier postponements of exams and the cancellation of Class 10 exams in the same region, all attributed to escalating tensions and military conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) also cancelled its exams in the United Arab Emirates. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, stated that the mode of result declaration for affected students will be announced later, with provisions for students to improve scores once stability returns. The move prioritizes student safety amid missile strikes and airspace closures, causing anxiety among students and parents regarding university admissions.
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