The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a special assessment scheme for declaring Class 12 results for students studying in West Asian countries. This decision has been taken due to the current situation in the region.
Exams cancelled due to safety concerns
CBSE said that Class 12 board examinations scheduled from March 16, 2026 to April 10, 2026 have been cancelled. The decision applies to CBSE-affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Exams that were earlier postponed in March 2026 have also been cancelled. The board said the decision was taken to ensure the safety and security of students.
Why an alternative assessment scheme is needed
CBSE stated that some exams were already conducted before the situation worsened. However, many exams could not be held.To ensure fair results, the board has introduced an alternative method instead of relying on incomplete exam data.How many subjects are involved
- Academic subjects: 17
- Skill subjects: 10
- Total subjects: 27
Categories of students covered
The board has identified different groups of students based on how many exams they appeared in:
- Students who appeared in all subjects
- Students who appeared in 4, 3, 2 or 1 subject
- Students whose all exams are pending
- Students with compartment or additional subjects
How marks will be calculated
CBSE said Class 12 has two parts:
- Theory examination
- Practical or Internal Assessment
Marks are divided as follows:Practical or Internal Assessment marks will be taken as already awarded by schools.For theory marks, different methods will be used depending on the student’s case.
Key points of the assessment scheme
- Students who appeared in all subjects will be assessed based on their performance in exams already conducted
- Students who appeared in fewer subjects will have their results prepared using school-based assessments and internal marks
- Schools will use periodic tests, half yearly exams and pre-board exams for evaluation
- Best performance among available records will be considered
- Marks will be uploaded by schools as per CBSE guidelines
For students with only one exam
Result will be based on that exam. If exam was not conducted, students will get a chance to appear in a supplementary exam in July 2026.
Students who changed exam centres
Students who moved from affected countries to another country, including India, will have their results based on their performance in the exams taken at the new centre.
Uploading of marks
CBSE will provide an online platform for schools to upload marks.
- Start date: April 6, 2026
- Last date: April 13, 2026
Schools have been asked to upload correct marks within the schedule. No changes will be allowed after submission.
Verification and record keeping
- Schools must keep all records safely
- CBSE may verify records later
- Any unfair practice can lead to action against the school
Result declaration and next steps
Results will be declared as per CBSE rulesStudents who do not meet passing criteria will be placed in compartment categoryCompartment exams will be conducted later if requiredOther important points
- Students marked absent will be declared accordingly
- Photocopy and re-evaluation options will be available after results
- Decision of CBSE will be final
CBSE said the policy is designed to protect students’ academic interests and ensure they are not disadvantaged due to the current situation.Read the official notice here.
