The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an advisory to caution students, parents, and media against misinformation surrounding QR codes on question papers.
The board clarified that the QR codes are not clickable web links but are part of its internal systems designed for authentication, tracking, and maintaining examination integrity.
According to the advisory, the QR codes do not open as web links when scanned and only display intended text.
The clarification came after online buzz over QR codes on CBSE question papers, particularly the Class 12 history paper on March 30, sparked confusion among students.
Some students claimed that scanning the codes led to search results related to influencer Orry, but the board stressed that such results are algorithm-driven outputs of search engines and have no connection with its examination processes.
The CBSE urged people to refrain from sharing unverified claims and to rely only on official communication channels for information.
The board emphasized the need for responsible information sharing, emphasizing that only verified and factual details should be circulated to maintain public trust in examination systems.
