CBSE Topper Advit Agarwal Achieves 99.8% by Avoiding Social Media
'I Stayed Away From Social Media': This CBSE Topper Scored 99.8% By Choosing Books, Sports Over Chaos
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Advit Agarwal, a 16-year-old student from DPS Gurgaon in Haryana, India, scored 99.8% in the CBSE Class 10 board exams by prioritizing books and sports over social media. His achievement highlights a growing trend of schools and countries implementing social media bans to improve student focus and performance.
- 01Advit Agarwal scored 99.8% in the CBSE Class 10 exams.
- 02He attributes his success to avoiding social media and focusing on sports and hobbies.
- 03His school has a 'No Social Media Policy' to minimize distractions.
- 04Countries like Karnataka and Australia are imposing social media bans for children to combat addiction.
- 05Studies show that restrictions on smartphone use in schools lead to improved concentration and academic performance.
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Advit Agarwal, a 16-year-old student from DPS Gurgaon in Haryana, India, achieved an impressive 99.8% in the CBSE Class 10 board examinations. He credits his success to a disciplined approach that excludes social media, which he views as a distraction. Instead, Advit engaged in sports like lawn tennis and football for an hour daily, alongside his studies. His school has a 'No Social Media Policy' aimed at reducing distractions among students. This trend is echoed in various states and countries, including Karnataka and Australia, which are implementing bans on social media for children to combat addiction and improve focus. Notably, a study in the Netherlands found that restrictions on smartphone use in classrooms led to increased concentration and better academic performance in over 75% of schools surveyed. As more institutions recognize the impact of social media on education, the conversation around its regulation continues to grow.
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The trend of banning social media in schools could lead to improved academic performance and mental well-being among students.
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