The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the remaining Class 10 board exams in the Middle East due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict. Following the earlier postponement of Class 12 exams in the region, the board will not reschedule but declare results using formula-based evaluation from completed assessments.
New Delhi: Building on its March postponement of Class 12 exams amid escalating regional tensions, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Wednesday a special assessment scheme for Class 10 students at over 150 affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Remaining board exams have been cancelled due to the conflict, with no fresh tests planned.
Exams from February 17 to 28—including six major subjects like Mathematics, English, and Science, plus 16 language papers and 22 skill-based subjects—were completed as scheduled. Marks for missed papers will be derived by applying averages from best-performing subjects already taken.
Students are categorized into five groups based on exams appeared: all papers, four, three or two subjects, and private compartment candidates. "The result of students who have appeared in all exams will be based on their performance in those examinations," said CBSE examination controller Dr Sanyam Bhardwaj.
Results under this scheme are final, with no additional exams outside the second board cycle in May, when students can improve scores. Middle East Class 10 results will be declared alongside others nationwide. Schools must submit tentative candidate lists by March 31, collecting fees post-results. The second exams follow the main board syllabus. A separate scheme for Class 12 will be announced later.
