CBSE Class 12th Maths Paper QR Code Opens to Rick Astley’s Song; Hilarious Reactions on Social Media; Board Responds

The CBSE has issued an official statement on this issue. The board has clarified that the question paper creating buzz on social media is genuine, and the security of it is uncompromised.

The QR code printed on the CBSE Class 12 Maths paper stirred up a debate online after it opened up to the song ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ by Rick Astley. The song is famous on the internet as it’s related to the ‘Rickrolling’ prank. It all started when a Class 12th girl uploaded the video on Instagram, which went viral, showing how the QR code present on the maths paper was playing up to this song. However, the QR codes are present on the board papers for verification purposes, along with providing exam-related information. 

In a now viral video, the student films herself scanning the qr code in her room, which has gathered hilarious reactions on social media. In the video, she says, “ I want to show you guys something, and I discovered it just now. This is my maths question paper. I am scanning it now. And see what it leads to.” After this, many started scanning the QR code on the maths paper, which fuelled a laughing storm across social media.

One user joked, “CBSE knows how to handle GEN Z”, while another user said, “Never knew CBSE was this chill!”

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CBSE Releases Statement

The CBSE has issued an official statement on this issue. The board has clarified that the question paper creating buzz on social media is genuine, and the security of it is uncompromised. The board has also addressed the QR code issue and said that it will be taking up the matter seriously. It will also be taking necessary steps to ensure this doesn’t repeat in the future.

The official statement said:

In a few question paper sets, it appears that when one of the given QR codes is scanned, it links to a YouTube video. It appears that this has raised concerns about the veracity of the question papers amongst concerned students and their parents, CBSE said in its clarification.

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