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CBSE Cancels Class XII Exams in Gulf Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled all Class XII board examinations scheduled from March 16 to April 10 for students in seven West Asian countries due to the worsening regional conflict. The conflict has expanded with the US, Israel, and Iran targeting each other's energy infrastructure, posing a threat to global oil and gas supplies. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains open but is closed specifically to vessels from the United States and Israel. Reports indicate missile strikes from Iran hit central Israel, causing injuries and triggering air raid sirens.

Key Points: CBSE Cancels Class 12 Board Exams in West Asia Due to War

  • Class XII exams cancelled in 7 Gulf nations
  • Conflict threatens global oil supply
  • Iran blocks US, Israeli ships from Strait
  • Missile strikes reported in central Israel
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CBSE cancels Class XII exams in Middle East as region plunges into war

CBSE cancels Class XII exams in 7 Gulf nations as Iran-Israel conflict widens, impacting students. Iran blocks US, Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz.

"The Strait of Hormuz is only closed to US and Israeli ships. - Abbas Araghchi"

New Delhi, March 15

The Central Board of Secondary Education on Sunday cancelled Class XII board examinations scheduled in several West Asian countries as the conflict continues to worsen in the region.

In a circular issued today, CBSE said that all examinations of Class XII scheduled from March 16 to April 10 stand cancelled in case of the students from Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

CBSE also cancelled the exams that were earlier notified to be postponed have also been cancelled.

"Examinations which were earlier postponed vide circular dated 01.03.2026, 03.03.2026, 05.03.2026, 07.03.2026 and 09.03.2026 shall also stand cancelled," CBSE stated.

CBSE had earlier cancelled the Class X board exams, which were scheduled to be conducted from February 17 to March 11, 2026.

The conflict in West Asia has widened with the US, Israel and Iran targeting each other's energy targets, threatening the global supply of oil and gas

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains open to global shipping, but warned that vessels from the United States and Israel would not be allowed to pass through the crucial maritime route, reported The Jerusalem Post.

The Jerusalem Post cited an interview done by US news outlet MS NOW with Araghchi, who stated that the waterway -- a vital corridor for global oil shipments -- is not closed to international traffic despite tensions in the region. However, he indicated that Iran considers the passage restricted specifically for ships linked to the United States and Israel.

"The Strait of Hormuz is only closed to US and Israeli ships," Araghchi said during the interview.

Reports of "loud explosions" in central Israel emerged as air raid sirens sounded across the region following a missile strike from Iran, Al Jazeera reported, citing Israel's Channel 12.

The news outlet further noted that debris was seen falling in the central parts of the country. Consequently, the Israeli ambulance service provided medical assistance to four individuals who sustained injuries while heading to a shelter.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I agree safety is paramount, cancelling exams creates huge uncertainty for college admissions. CBSE should have announced the cancellation AND the evaluation criteria together. Now students are in limbo.
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Aman W
The situation sounds terrifying. Our prayers are with all Indians living in the Gulf region. This conflict is going to hit oil prices hard, which will affect all of us back home too. Stay safe everyone.
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Sarah B
My son is in Grade XII in Doha. We are relieved about the exams but now worried about how this will impact his application to universities here in India. The timing is very difficult.
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Vikram M
This is the right call. You can't expect children to concentrate on physics and chemistry when there are missile strikes happening nearby. Hope the government is also making arrangements to help families if they need to evacuate.
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Karthik V
The geopolitical fallout is worrying. Strait of Hormuz is a lifeline. If shipping gets disrupted, our economy will feel the pinch immediately. CBSE exams are just one part of a much bigger problem.

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