CBSE Class X Result 2026 Middle East Regions: Assessment Scheme Explained

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a detailed assessment scheme for Class 10 students in the Middle East regions after canceling the remaining main examinations. The decision comes following a review of the prevailing situation in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

CBSE had earlier announced that the mode of result declaration for these students would be shared separately. The following guide explains how results will be prepared and what students need to know.

Examinations Conducted Successfully

Despite some exams being canceled, CBSE successfully conducted several examinations from 17 February to 28 February 2026. These included:

• Academic subjects: 6 subjects, including Mathematics, English, and Science

• Language papers: 16 subjects

• Skill subjects: 22 examinations

Students were divided into different categories based on the number of exams they appeared for, which determines how their results will be prepared.

Categories of Students

CBSE has identified the following categories of students for result preparation:

1. Students who appeared in all examinations

2. Students who appeared in four examinations

3. Students who appeared in three examinations

4. Students who appeared in two examinations

5. Private students registered under the compartment category

Assessment Scheme for Result Preparation

1. Students Appeared in All Examinations

• Results will be declared based on actual performance in the examinations.
  
  

2. Students Appeared in Four Examinations

• Results for the remaining subjects will be calculated using the average of marks in the best three performing subjects.
  
  

3. Students Appeared in Three Examinations

• For the subjects not conducted, results will be computed using the average of marks in the best two performing subjects.
  
  

4. Students Appeared in Two Examinations

• For these candidates, the average marks of the two subjects will be applied to the remaining subjects.
  
  

5. Students of 2025 or Earlier (Registered Up to Two Subjects)

• If they appeared in one or two examinations, results will be based on their performance.
  
  

• If any examination remains, they will be allowed to appear in the second Board examinations.
  
  

6. Students Who Changed Examination Centres

• Results will be declared based on performance in the exams they appeared for.
  
  

Additional Provisions

• The results of Middle East students will be declared along with the rest of the students.

• Students will have the option to improve their performance through the second Board examinations.

• Internal assessments, already completed and submitted by schools, will be considered in the results.

• Results prepared using this assessment scheme will be final. No special exams will be conducted except as per CBSE policy.

• The decision of the competent authority of CBSE is final.

• The assessment scheme for Class 12 students will be communicated separately once finalized.

What Students Should Do

1. Check your category: Understand how your results will be calculated based on the number of exams you appeared for.

2. Internal assessments: Ensure your school has correctly uploaded your internal assessment marks.

3. Second Board exams: If eligible, plan for the opportunity to improve performance.

4. Stay updated: Monitor official notifications from CBSE and your school for result declaration and further instructions.