{"id":"f-86c21c4f86-585440a8-ebc6-5b6a-b36c-f1371fe6d418","title":"CBSE postpones class 10, 12 exams in Gulf amid Iran–Israel Escalation","description":"CBSE has postponed Class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 2 in several Middle Eastern countries due to escalating Iran–Israel tensions. The board will review the situation on March 3, leaving thousands of Indian students awaiting further updates.","timestamp":1772428701,"category":"international","headline":"CBSE postpones class 10, 12 exams in Gulf amid Iran–Israel Escalation","modifiedHeadline":"War Crisis Disrupts CBSE Exams in Gulf Region","subCategories":["scid_190e9d77"],"subcategoriesName":["Middle East"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"c80449a0-0ad6-472b-8d17-5747dd8f5c83","bundleTitle":"Around the globe","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"389","fcSummary":"the central board of secondary education postponed class 10 and 12 exams in several middle eastern countries due to the ongoing iran-us-israel conflict and tense security situation. the postponement affects regions including bahrain, iran, kuwait, and the uae, impacting thousands of students. new exam dates will be announced after a situation review on march 3rd, prioritizing student safety amid airspace closures and emergency declarations.","summary":"CBSE postpones Class 10, 12 exams in Gulf due to Iran-Israel tensions, impacting thousands of students. New dates to be announced soon.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/news/IN/en/firstpost/f-86c21c4f86-585440a8-ebc6-5b6a-b36c-f1371fe6d418","sourceUrl":"https://www.firstpost.com/world/cbse-postpones-class-10-12-exams-in-gulf-amid-iran-israel-escalation-13985065.html","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/qWyG1dMfD_x0.webp","content":"The Central Board of Secondary Education has postponed Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations originally scheduled for March 2, 2026, in several Middle Eastern countries, citing the tense security situation following the Iran-US-Israel conflict.\n
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\"The examinations scheduled for Monday, 02 March 2026, for both Class 10 and Class 12, are postponed. The new dates shall be announced later,\" the official notice stated.\n\n
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The board will review the situation in the Middle East again on March 3 and then take a decision regarding the examinations scheduled for March 5, 2026.\n
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\"The Board will review the situation on Tuesday, 03 March 2026, and take appropriate decisions with regard to examinations scheduled from 05 March onwards,\" the notice added.\n
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The board prioritised student safety amid closure of airlines, explosions and retaliatory action. The exams have been postponed in several Middle Eastern countries, including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.\n
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Thousands of Indian students, many based in the Gulf, are facing disruption as dozens of international schools from Dubai to Doha remain closed. The exams, crucial for college admissions, now hang in limbo as families shelter amid blackouts, airspace closures and emergency declarations.\n
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Important Update on
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\n — CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29) March 1, 2026\n

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Earlier in the day, the board debunked a fake notice which was circulated online claiming that certain board exams had been cancelled in the Middle East due to alleged war conditions. \n
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Fake circular

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CBSE then alerted students about the fake circular and reassured that an official update will be shared on the official page before any announcement. \n
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Students have been advised to stay in touch with their respective schools and rely only on official announcements.\n
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This year approximately about 43 lakh students are appearing fir the boards examination across India and in 26 countries abroad. \n
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Israel braced for impact Sunday as Iran unleashed a barrage of ballistic missiles, igniting air raid sirens across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and beyond. Phone alerts blared seconds before wails pierced the air, ordering millions into shelters amid the 20th wave of attacks in 24 hours, per IDF statements.\n
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The Israel Defence Forces verified Iranian missiles arcing toward central and southern regions, activating full civil defense protocols. Residents rushed to bunkers, heeding orders to stay put near safe zones as interceptors raced skyward against drones and rockets.","readDurationInMinutes":"5","author":{"name":"Firstpost","logo":"https://glance-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/bubble/png/28d65284-7c7e-4e74-a1da-84b4daef1e4c.jpeg"},"ism":false,"analyticsResponses":[{"measurementId":"DUMMy","type":"GA"}],"pointerSummary":["CBSE postponed Class 10 & 12 exams in several Middle East countries due to security concerns following Iran-US-Israel conflict.","Around 43 lakh students are affected; exams were scheduled to begin March 2, 2026, with new dates to be announced later.","CBSE will review the situation on March 3 and decide on exams from March 5 onwards, advising students to rely on official updates."],"tags":["CBSE","BoardExams","MiddleEast","IranIsraelConflict","StudentSafety","Class10","Class12","ExamPostponement","GulfCountries","IndianStudents","GeopoliticalTensions","EducationNews","March2026Exams","Bahrain","Iran","Kuwait","Oman","Qatar","SaudiArabia","UAE","IDF","TelAviv","Jerusalem"],"redirectionEnabled":false,"consent":true}

CBSE postpones class 10, 12 exams in Gulf amid Iran–Israel Escalation

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