Toppers across UAE campuses achieve 95%+ as schools uphold academic excellence Last updated: May 13, 2026 | 19:20 Class 10 students engage in last-minute revision before their first CBSE board exam at Delhi Private School centre. (Photo for representation purposes only) Virendra Saklani/Gulf News This year, the academic cycle for Grade 12 students in CBSE schools across the UAE was significantly disrupted due to the regional conflict that erupted on February 28. On March 15, the Indian education board announced the cancellation of all remaining Class 12 board examinations for students in Gulf countries, including the UAE, after exams scheduled between March 16 and April 10, 2026, could not be conducted due to the conflict. As a result, CBSE introduced an alternative assessment policy for Class 12 students in West Asian countries, including the UAE, to ensure students were not disadvantaged during university admissions.…