New Delhi, March 1 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday said that Class 10th and Class 12th board examinations scheduled for March 2, in select countries in West Asia have been postponed, in view of the prevailing situation in the region.

In an official circular issued, the Board informed that examinations slated for Monday, March 2, for both Class X and Class XII students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stand postponed.

Revised dates will be announced later. The Students have been advised to remain in touch with their respective schools for further updates and to follow official announcements carefully.

The Board further stated that it will review the situa...