During the CBSE Class 12 History board exam on March 30, 2026, a QR code printed on the question paper unexpectedly directed students to internet personality Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry. This incident transformed the usually high-stress environment of board exams into a humorous online spectacle, as students shared their reactions on social media. Orry himself joined the conversation, posting a video where he scanned the QR code and expressed his excitement, captioning it, 'CBSE paper is the new phuljadi packet.' This was not the first occurrence; earlier in March, students faced a similar surprise during the Mathematics exam when scanning a QR code led to the classic song 'Never Gonna Give You Up' by Rick Astley, a well-known internet prank known as 'rickrolling.' Despite CBSE's assurances that the QR codes are intended solely for verifying the authenticity of exam papers, the incidents have raised questions about the integration of technology in academic settings. As memes continue to circulate, the blend of exam pressure and internet humor has sparked widespread discussion online.