Students across the UAE are celebrating as India’s Central Board of Secondary Education officially announced the 2026 Class 12 board exam results on Tuesday.

Homes and schools across the Emirates were filled with excitement and relief as students rushed online to check their scores shortly after the results were released.

Relief after months of uncertainty

The results come after an unusually challenging academic period for CBSE students in the Middle East.

In March, CBSE announced the cancellation of Class 12 board exams across Gulf countries, including the UAE, following regional tensions linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, which has since entered an extended ceasefire period.

Schools across the UAE had temporarily shifted to distance learning during that time, forcing major adjustments to academic schedules and assessment plans for graduating students.

Digital scorecards released first

Students are currently receiving provisional digital marksheets, while original certificates and official documents will be distributed later through schools.

CBSE confirmed that digital scorecards available through DigiLocker can, in the meantime, be used for university admissions and official applications.

Students celebrate across the UAE

While many schools are still waiting to receive consolidated results, social media has already been flooded with reactions from students celebrating strong scores and sharing their results online.

The announcement marks a major milestone for thousands of Indian curriculum students across the UAE preparing for higher education admissions in India and abroad.

Students in Dubai’s private schools will enjoy a nine-day break for Eid Al Adha after the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) confirmed holidays will run from Monday, May 25, to Friday, May 29.

Classes will resume on Monday, June 1, according to the updated academic calendar shared by the authority on X.

The announcement comes ahead of one of the most important religious occasions in the Islamic calendar, with authorities extending wishes of happiness and blessings to students, teachers and families during the holiday period.

In its message, KHDA wished students, parents and teachers “a happy holiday and wonderful times with your families and loved ones.”

According to astronomical calculations, Eid Al Adha is expected to begin on Wednesday, May 27, although official dates will depend on the moon sighting announcement in the UAE.

The Day of Arafah, which marks the most significant day of the Hajj pilgrimage, is expected to fall on Tuesday, May 26.

Students across the UAE will return to classrooms from Monday, May 11, after nearly a week of distance learning introduced as a precautionary measure.

The announcement was confirmed by the Ministry of Education, which said public and private schools, nurseries and kindergartens nationwide will resume in-person learning for students, teachers and administrative staff.

Authorities said the decision follows ongoing monitoring of developments and coordination with relevant entities to ensure the continuity of education and academic assessments.

Ahead of the reopening, schools across the country completed readiness checks and operational preparations, including updates to health and safety protocols, staff training and campus inspections.

Private schools were also given the flexibility to implement hybrid or rotational learning models if needed, subject to approval from local education authorities.

Parents and students are being encouraged to follow updates from local regulators, including the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai and the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, for school-specific guidance.

Officials added that educational institutions are expected to remain prepared for alternative learning methods if circumstances change, ensuring minimal disruption to the academic year.