CISCE cancels UAE Class 10, 12 exams amid tensions
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has cancelled Class 10 and Class 12 board exams across the UAE due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.
The decision came after a review of the current security situation and consultations with authorities, the council said. “The situation was reviewed by the CISCE, in consultation with the CEO of KHDA and Consulate General of India Dubai, UAE,” the council said before a final call was made.
"In light of this, and after reviewing the situation CISECE has decided to cancel ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) examinations rescheduled from March 2, 2026 to April 6, 2026 for all examination centres located in areas across the UAE,” added the notice. The exams had been postponed earlier amidst confusion in the region.
Explaining the reason behind the move, the council said it took “the decision has been taken keeping in mind the security situation in the region and safety and well-being of candidates, examination functionaries and all other stakeholders involved in conduct of examinations”.
Alternative assessment mechanism
In place of the exams, students’ results will now be assessed through an alternative system, the council said. “The results of the ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) Examinations Year 2026 for the candidates in UAE shall be prepared and communicated as per an alternative assessment mechanism, the details whereof will be notified in due course,” said the circular.
To resolve concerns among students regarding their final scores, the council also stated that “after declaration of the ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) Year 2026 examination results, candidates from UAE who are not satisfied with the marks awarded to them will be given an opportunity to appear for the Year 2026 improvement examination.”
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