A CBSE Class 12 Mathematics exam paper that was held on March 9 has led to an unexpected surprise. Apparently, students are claiming that while scanning the QR code printed on it, they were redirected to a YouTube video instead of verification details.This has sparked amusement and confusion among students.Many social media users claimed the code led to Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” on YouTube, a well-known online prank known as ‘rickrolling’.However, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) while acknowledging the issue, has stated that the question papers are ‘genuine’ and the security remains ‘uncompromised’. It said concerns raised by students and parents have been taken seriously.Important Update:Press Release issued by CBSE pic.twitter.com/HqhdjYo23q— CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29) March 10, 2026Reactions:One commented, “Best rickroll I’ve seen just from the amount of people that got rickrolled,” while another joked that “2026 is already off to a great start.”