CBSE Addresses Misinterpretation of QR Codes in Exam Papers
CBSE Warns Against Misinterpretation of QR Codes in Question Papers Amid Orry Row
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has warned against the misinterpretation of QR codes in exam question papers, clarifying that these codes are for internal authentication only. This follows a claim by influencer Orhan Awatramani that scanning a QR code redirected students to his information page, which CBSE has dismissed as false.
- 01CBSE QR codes are for internal use, not internet links.
- 02Misleading claims about QR codes have been circulating online.
- 03The claims were sparked by influencer Orhan Awatramani's Instagram post.
- 04CBSE emphasizes the importance of examination integrity.
- 05Students are warned against misinformation that could harm CBSE's reputation.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a warning regarding the misrepresentation of QR codes found in its examination question papers. The board clarified that these QR codes are designed solely for internal authentication and tracking purposes, not for accessing external internet links. This statement comes in response to misleading claims made by Bollywood socialite Orhan Awatramani, known as Orry, who suggested that scanning a QR code on the Class 12 History exam paper redirected students to a webpage about him. CBSE has categorically dismissed these assertions, stating that any unrelated search results that appear when users scan the QR codes are algorithm-driven and not connected to the examination process. The board urged stakeholders to disregard false information that could tarnish its image and emphasized the need for maintaining examination integrity.
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This clarification helps maintain the integrity of the examination process and protects students from misinformation.
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