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The Central Board of Secondary Education clarified that the Class 12 Mathematics board exam question papers are genuine after a QR code printed on some sets reportedly linked to a viral YouTube video, raising concerns among students and parents.

CBSE Clarifies Question Paper Security: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a clarification after a QR code printed on the Class 12 Mathematics question paper sparked a viral discussion online, with some students claiming that scanning it led to a YouTube video instead of verification details.

The issue came into light when the board examination for Class 12 Mathematics was held on March 9, 2026, and some students started sharing videos on various social media sites that revealed that when they scanned the QR code on some of the question papers, they were directed to a popular music video by Rick Astley, named "Never Gonna Give You Up." This video is generally related to the internet meme known as "rickrolling."

In response to these concerns, the CBSE has come out with an official statement on March 10, in which it has been clearly stated that the question papers are genuine and the security of the examination has in no way been compromised. It has been stated that many security features, like QR codes, are embedded in the question papers for the purpose of verification in case of a suspected breach of security.

According to CBSE, the issue appeared in a few question paper sets where scanning one of the QR codes led to a YouTube link. The board acknowledged that the development had caused confusion among students and parents, but reiterated that the integrity of the examination process had not been affected.