CBSE Class 10 Result 2026: How Marks will be Calculated for Middle East Students; Check Assessment Scheme

CBSE Class 10 results for Middle East students will be announced using a special assessment scheme based on exams attempted and internal marks. Check details here 

How CBSE 10th Marks will be Calculated for Middle East Students

CBSE 10 Result 2026: Central Board of Secondary Education has issued an important notification regarding the assessment scheme for declaration of CBSE class 10 results for students in Middle East region. The decision comes after CBSE cancelled some exams earlier due to prevailing conditions in the region.  As per official circular dated March 5, 2026, CBSE had cancelled some class 10 exams in Middle East countries including

• Bahrain
• Iran
• Kuwait
• Oman
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates

According to CBSE, exams scheduled between February 17 and 28 were conducted successfully. During this period were completed. Additionally, 16 language papers and 22 skill subject exams were also conducted. During this period, students appeared in these subjects, including

• Languages
• Science
• Mathematics
• Skill-based subjects

Different Categories of Students Identified

Based on number of exams attempted, students have been divided into categories

• Students who appeared in all examinations
• Students who appeared in 4 subjects
• Students who appeared in 3 subjects
• Students who appeared in 2 subjects
• Private candidates registered under compartment category

CBSE 10th Result 2026 Preparation Criteria

The board has clarified how CBSE 10th results will be prepared for each category:

• Students Appearing in All Subjects: Their results will be declared based on actual performance in all examinations.
• Students Appearing in 4 Subjects: CBSE 10th Results will be calculated using best three performing subjects and marks for remaining subject will be awarded accordingly.
• Students Appearing in 3 Subjects: Results will be prepared based on performance in appeared subjects, while marks for missing subjects will be assigned as per Board policy.
• Students Appearing in 2 Subjects: Marks will be based on performance and for remaining subjects, the Board will apply its assessment criteria.

Special Provision for Old Batch Students

For students registered in 2025 or earlier with only up to 2 subjects

• If they appeared in 1 or 2 exams, CBSE 10th result will be based on their performance
• If any exam was missed, they will get an opportunity to appear in CBSE Phase 2  Board exam 2026

Students who moved their exam centres to another country will have their CBSE class 10th results declared based on their performance in exams they appeared for.

CBSE 10th Result 2026 Date 

CBSE has confirmed that class 10th results of Middle East students will be declared along with all other students. They will also get an option to improve their scores through the second Board exams, as per CBSE policy. 

CBSE 10th Result 2026: Internal Assessment and Final Decision

Internal assessment marks already submitted by schools will be considered. No separate special exams will be conducted beyond CBSE’s policy framework. The final decision of the Board will be binding in all cases. CBSE has stated that the assessment scheme for Class 12 students in the Middle East region will be announced separately.