CBSE Class 12 Maths Paper QR Code Prank Goes Viral

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A QR code in the CBSE Class 12 Maths exam led students to the viral “Rickroll” video.
The link redirected to Never Gonna Give You Up.
The incident quickly went viral on social media after students shared the discovery.

New Delhi: The CBSE Class 12 Maths paper QR code prank has gone viral after students discovered that scanning a QR code printed on the exam paper redirected them to a classic internet meme. Instead of leading to academic material, the code opened the famous 1987 music video “Never Gonna Give You Up.”

The song, performed by Rick Astley, is widely known as part of the internet prank called “Rickrolling.”

The unexpected moment during a serious board examination quickly became a trending topic online.

How the CBSE Class 12 Maths Paper QR Code Led to a Rickroll

The QR code appeared on the question paper distributed during the March 9 mathematics examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.

Students who scanned the code out of curiosity were redirected to the YouTube video of “Never Gonna Give You Up.”

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Within hours, screenshots and reactions from students began circulating across social media platforms, turning the incident into a viral meme.

The data suggests the prank likely originated from an unofficial or practice version of the question paper rather than the official exam paper, although the viral story quickly gained traction online.

Why the Rickroll Meme Is Still Popular

The Rickroll meme began in the mid 2000s and involves tricking people into opening a link that unexpectedly leads to the music video for “Never Gonna Give You Up.”

Over the years, the prank has appeared in many unusual places, including advertisements, social media campaigns, and online events.

What the internet is reacting to is the contrast between the seriousness of a board exam environment and the humor of an unexpected Rickroll.

Social Media Reacts to the Viral Exam Moment

Students and internet users quickly turned the incident into memes and jokes online.

Many posts highlighted how a high pressure board examination suddenly became part of a global internet joke.

While it remains unclear whether the QR code was intentionally placed or appeared in a mock paper version, the moment has added a surprising twist to this year’s CBSE exam season.

For many students, the incident provided a brief moment of humor during one of the most stressful academic tests of the year.

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