CBSE releases important assessment scheme for Class 12 board exam results in West Asia; read notice here
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 concernsCBSE 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 neededCBSE 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 involvedAcademic subjects: 17Skill subjects: 10Total subjects: 27Categories of students coveredThe board has identified different groups of students based on how many exams they appeared in:Students who appeared in all subjectsStudents who appeared in 4, 3, 2 or 1 subjectStudents whose all exams are pendingStudents with compartment or additional subjectsHow marks will be calculatedCBSE said Class 12 has two parts:Theory examinationPractical or Internal AssessmentMarks 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 schemeStudents who appeared in all subjects will be assessed based on their performance in exams already conductedStudents who appeared in fewer subjects will have their results prepared using school-based assessments and internal marksSchools will use periodic tests, half yearly exams and pre-board exams for evaluationBest performance among available records will be consideredMarks will be uploaded by schools as per CBSE guidelinesFor students with only one examResult 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 centresStudents 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 marksCBSE will provide an online platform for schools to upload marks.Start date: April 6, 2026Last date: April 13, 2026Schools have been asked to upload correct marks within the schedule. No changes will be allowed after submission.Verification and record keepingSchools must keep all records safelyCBSE may verify records laterAny unfair practice can lead to action against the schoolResult declaration and next stepsResults 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 pointsStudents marked absent will be declared accordinglyPhotocopy and re-evaluation options will be available after resultsDecision of CBSE will be finalCBSE 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.
