The Central Board of Secondary Education on 12 March 2026 rejected a forged notice circulating online. The notice wrongly claimed Class 12 English exam would proceed today. The board clarified that the examination was earlier postponed for safety. Officials said the exam for Middle East centres now occurs 16 March 2026. The clarification appeared from the board’s official account this morning. The statement aimed to reduce confusion among affected students.
CBSE warns about forged circular circulating online
The board said a forged circular spread widely online. It falsely stated the English examination would proceed today. Officials confirmed the notice did not originate from CBSE. The misinformation circulated widely across several social media platforms. Students and parents were urged to ignore unverified documents.
The board emphasised relying only on official notifications. The warning came on the scheduled day of examination. Authorities acted quickly after confusion spread among candidates. The board also shared clarification through its official social media account.
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Important Alert!! This is a fake circular. pic.twitter.com/mh3QUelZYu— CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29) March 12, 2026
Class 12 English exam postponed for Middle East centres
The board had earlier postponed the examination citing safety concerns. The decision followed tensions linked to the Iran–Israel conflict in the region. The revised examination date is now 16 March 2026. The change applies to several CBSE affiliated schools abroad. Students from Gulf region countries are affected by the revision.
These include Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The board communicated the change through official earlier notifications. Additional updates were later issued for further clarification.
CBSE urges students to check official sources
Amid the confusion, CBSE advised students verify information carefully. Officials requested candidates check announcements only through official channels. These include the board website and verified social accounts.
Authorities warned against trusting messages circulating without verification. The board again confirmed the revised examination date. Students should now prepare for the test on 16 March. Officials said further updates will appear only through official platforms.
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