If you’re a student in India choosing between React and Kotlin, the correct answer is not “which is better”, but what problem you want to solve first.

React is mainly used for web applications. You build websites and web apps that run in browsers. Kotlin is mainly used for Android apps. You build apps that run directly on phones.

For beginners, React feels easier only if you already understand basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. If you don’t, React can feel confusing very quickly because it assumes you already know the web basics.

Kotlin feels harder at the start, but it teaches you structured programming, logic, and app architecture. Many students find that once they understand Kotlin, other languages become easier.

In India:

• React has more freelance and internship opportunities

• Kotlin has less competition but requires more patience

If your goal is:

• Fast results + online projects → React

• Serious app development + long-term depth → Kotlin

There is no wrong choice. The real mistake is jumping between both without finishing one.