Kota JEE Toppers' Keypad Phones Spark Screen-Time Debate

• A viral video shows JEE toppers in Kota using basic keypad phones, not smartphones, sparking a debate on screen time and academic success.
• Students in the video revealed they relied on feature phones during their preparation, with one jokingly mentioning an "iPhone 19" before showing a keypad phone.
• Social media reactions were mixed: some praised the discipline, while others suggested it might be due to strict coaching center rules.
• Some users argued smartphones, without social media, can be powerful educational tools, emphasizing that the issue is usage, not the device itself.
• The debate also touched on Kota's reality, where basic phones are common, and the fact that many students succeed despite access to high-end gadgets.