CBSE Class 12 Maths Question Paper QR Code Goes Viral, Leading to Rick Astley Video; Check Tweets

CBSE 12 Mathematics question paper went viral after a QR code printed on it allegedly redirected users to Rick Astley’s song. This was shared by students on X. Check details here 

CBSE Maths Question Paper QR Code

CBSE Class 12 Maths Question Paper 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education Mathematics question paper for class 12th recently went viral online after a QR code printed on it allegedly redirected users to a popular music video. Some students on X claimed that when they scanned CBSE 12 Maths paper QR code, it opened 1987 song “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley. 

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The song is widely known for the internet prank called Rickrolling, where people are tricked into opening video instead of an important link. It must be noted that QR codes are usually printed on CBSE board exam question papers for verification or to provide exam-related information. CBSE Class 12 Maths exam was conducted on March 9 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. 

CBSE has issued an official clarification stating that question paper is 'genuine and uncompromised.' The press release states, "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. It is hereby confirmed by the Board that the question papers are genuine. The security of the question papers remains uncompromised," it added.

Student’s Reaction on X Regarding CBSE Class 12 Maths Question Paper QR Code 

Many students shared screenshots and videos of incident on social media platform X. In one tweet, a student scans the QR code from her home, and it opens the music video. Soon after, other users also reported same result after scanning QR codes from different sets of CBSE 12th Maths question paper. Check one of the tweet here 

Student's Tweet of X

Aditya Prakash tweeted QR code on CBSE 12 question paper on X and asked users to scan it. “Bhai ye mere friend ka math ka paper hai bas ek baar ye QR code scan kar lo. This was not on my 2026 list CBSE.”

Tweet of CBSE Maths Question QR Code