Indian education board CBSE postpones Class 12 exams

India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed exams scheduled for Class 12 students on March 9, March 10, March 11, in the UAE and the Middle East, with the new test date to be announced later.

In an official statement, the board revealed Middle East countries that will not hold the exams include Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE due to the ongoing regional developments. 

It also noted that it will review the situation on Tuesday, March 10, to determine the next course of action. 

The board advised students to follow up with their schools for any updates and information on the examinations. 

On Thursday, the board cancelled Class 10 examinations for the UAE and Middle East region, adding that the mode of result declaration will be notified separately.