The Economic Times

CBSE QR code controversy: Board issues advisory for students, parents after Orry, Rick Astley links on question papers spark buzz

The CBSE has issued an advisory, cautioning students, parents, and media against misinformation surrounding QR codes on question papers. CBSE has dismissed viral claims linking QR codes on Class 12 exam papers to internet personality Orry and singer Rick Astley, deeming them misleading and factually incorrect and said QR codes are for internal security.