By Dr. P. A. Hameed
The unexpected disruption of CBSE examinations in Gulf centres due to the current war situation has created deep uncertainty among students and their parents.
While Class 12 exams have been postponed, the situation has been even more unsettling for Class 10 students, whose remaining board exams have been cancelled.
Before the postponement, Commerce students in Saudi Arabia International schools had completed Accountancy and Physical Education but are still waiting for English, Business Studies and Economics; Humanities students had completed English and some optional subjects, while Science students had completed Physics and certain optional subjects. Around 37 CBSE-affiliated schools are currently existing in Saudi Arabia.
For many NRI students in Gulf countries, these board exams are crucial as they influence college admissions, career choices and future opportunities.
Sudden cancellations and uncertainty naturally cause stress, anxiety and emotional pressure on students who have been preparing for months. Parents too are worried about both academic implications and the well-being of their children.
In such circumstances, clear and timely communication from ministries & authorities is essential so that students receive reassurance and clarity about the way forward.
NRI students in Middle East countries-especially GCC countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain & Kuwait-have been critically affected by this situation.
We hope the situation stabilizes soon and that a fair and clear schedule for Class 12 exams, along with guidance for Class 10 results, will bring relief to thousands of students and families across the Gulf.
