CBSE Class 12 Exam QR Code Plays “Rickroll” Song, Board Says No Security Breach
CBSE clarifies no security breach after QR code on Class 12 maths question paper reportedly played Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” Rickroll song.
New Delhi: A surprising incident during the CBSE Class 12 board exams QR code scan playing “Rickroll” song has sparked discussions among students and parents. When some people scanned the QR code printed on the CBSE Class 12 mathematics question paper, it reportedly opened a YouTube video of the famous song “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley, a well-known internet prank called Rickrolling.
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However, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) clarified that the Class 12 question papers are authentic and there has been no security breach in the examination system.
QR Code on CBSE Class 12 Question Paper Opens Rickroll Song
The issue came to light after several users on social media claimed that the QR code printed on the CBSE Class 12 maths question paper redirected them to the Rick Astley song when scanned.
Key details reported include:
- The QR code scan opened the song “Never Gonna Give You Up”
- The internet prank is widely known as Rickrolling
- Students and parents expressed surprise after scanning the code
The incident quickly went viral online, raising questions about the QR code used on CBSE board exam question papers.
CBSE Clarifies No Security Breach in Question Papers
Responding to the issue, CBSE confirmed that the Class 12 exam question papers are genuine and secure.
The board stated that:
- No security lapse occurred in the examination system
- The question papers are authentic
- The QR code is part of the security verification system
Officials clarified that the incident does not affect the integrity of the exam papers.
Purpose of QR Code on CBSE Question Papers
The QR code printed on CBSE Class 12 question papers is used as a security feature.
Its purpose includes:
- Digital verification of question paper authenticity
- Preventing exam paper leaks
- Helping authorities identify violations quickly
Through this system, exam authorities can confirm whether a question paper is original and officially issued.
Internet Prank Known as “Rickrolling”
The song “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley is associated with an internet prank called Rickrolling.
Rickrolling usually occurs when:
- A link unexpectedly redirects to the song
- Users click or scan something expecting different content
- The video suddenly plays as a humorous surprise
In this case, scanning the QR code on some CBSE Class 12 question papers reportedly opened the Rickroll video, which surprised many people online.
CBSE Assures Students and Parents
CBSE officials said that concerns raised by students and parents regarding the QR code issue have been taken seriously.
The board assured that:
- Question paper authenticity remains intact
- Necessary steps will be taken to avoid similar confusion in future exams
- Security measures in the exam system remain fully functional
Authorities reiterated that the CBSE Class 12 board exam QR code issue does not affect the validity of the question papers.
Exam Integrity Remains Unaffected
Despite the unexpected Rickroll song playing after scanning the CBSE Class 12 question paper QR code, the board emphasized that the exam security system remains strong and the question papers are completely genuine.
Officials said improvements will be implemented to ensure that future board exams run smoothly without such technical confusion.
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