Students in the UAE who received their Class 12 board results under a special assessment scheme will have another opportunity to sit exams in subjects that were cancelled earlier this year.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) said examinations would be held in 40 subjects, comprising 20 academic and 20 skill-based subjects.

The exams will cover students in seven West Asian countries: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

The CBSE had cancelled examinations in these countries because of the prevailing situation. On 27 March, it introduced a special assessment scheme to prepare results for affected students.

Results for regular candidates in the Middle East were announced on 13 May, alongside those for Class 12 students in India and overseas. Results for private candidates from the affected countries were released later under the same scheme.

The latest decision follows a ruling by India’s Supreme Court. Further details, including the examination schedule and registration process, are expected to be announced by the CBSE.