Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan's Wealth Under Scrutiny Amid NEET Controversy
Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Education Minister of India, is facing criticism due to the NEET paper leak and exam irregularities.
Protesters are demanding his resignation.
His net worth, as declared in his election affidavit, includes assets worth ₹6.92 crore and liabilities worth ₹2.30 crore.
He owns agricultural and non-agricultural land, residential properties, vehicles, and significant amounts of gold and silver.
His family's income and investments are also detailed in the affidavit.
Dharmendra Pradhan's annual income is ₹12.75 lakh, while his spouse's income is ₹49.92 lakh.
His total declared assets are worth ₹6.92 crore, with liabilities of ₹2.30 crore.
He owns agricultural land worth ₹12 lakh and non-agricultural land worth ₹20.50 lakh in Odisha.
Pradhan and his wife own residential properties worth ₹1.98 crore, including an apartment in Ghaziabad and a property in Bhubaneswar.
He owns a 2011 Honda City, and his spouse owns multiple commercial vehicles.
- Who
- Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Education Minister of India
- What
- Scrutiny of Pradhan's wealth and assets amid NEET paper leak controversy
- When
- 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- Protests and demands for resignation over NEET exam irregularities
Protesters
Government
Resignation Demand
Protesters
Protesters demand Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak and exam irregularities.
Government
Government maintains Pradhan's innocence and focuses on addressing the issues.
- Annual Income
- ₹12.75 lakh (FY2022-23)
- Spouse's Annual Income
- ₹49.92 lakh (FY2022-23)
- Total Declared Assets
- ₹6.92 crore
- Total Liabilities
- ₹2.30 crore
- Cash in Hand
- ₹92,000 (family total)
- Bank Deposits and Investments
- ₹2.47 crore (family total)
- Mutual Funds
- ₹80.40 lakh
- Insurance Policies
- ₹67.72 lakh
- Loans to Individuals
- ₹22 lakh
- Agricultural Land
- ₹12 lakh
- Non-Agricultural Land
- ₹20.50 lakh
- Residential Properties
- ₹1.98 crore
- Vehicles
- 2011 Honda City and multiple commercial vehicles
- Gold and Silver
- 200 grams gold and 2.5 kg silver (Pradhan); 500 grams gold and 10 kg silver (spouse)
- Other Assets
- ₹6 lakh (including computer and household appliances)