Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Pradhan Resigns Amid NEET UG 2026 Controversy
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as the Education Minister of India due to widespread protests over the NEET UG 2026 exam controversy.
The government canceled the exam, announced a fresh test, and initiated a CBI investigation.
Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as the new Education Minister.
Pradhan's resignation was influenced by the need to safeguard students' interests and prevent further uncertainty.
The government has also decided to conduct NEET UG exams in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from 2027 to strengthen the examination process.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister amid protests over NEET UG 2026 paper leak and examination irregularities.
Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as the new Education Minister, in addition to his role as Consumer Affairs Minister.
The government canceled the NEET UG 2026 exam, announced a fresh test, and initiated a CBI investigation.
Pradhan's resignation was influenced by the need to safeguard students' interests and prevent further uncertainty.
The government has decided to conduct NEET UG exams in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from 2027 to strengthen the examination process.
- Who
- Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad Joshi, Students, Government
- What
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Education Minister and appointment of Pralhad Joshi
- When
- Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Amid protests over NEET UG 2026 paper leak and examination irregularities
Protesters
Government
NEET UG 2026 Controversy
Protesters
Protesters demand Pradhan's ouster over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in the NEET UG 2026 examination.
Government
The government acted promptly by canceling the exam, announcing a fresh test, and initiating a CBI investigation.
- Resignation Date
- Saturday, July 25, 2026
- New Education Minister
- Pralhad Joshi
- Previous Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- NEET UG 2026 Exam Date
- May 3, 2026
- NEET UG 2026 Results Date
- July 16, 2026
- Investigation Agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Future Exam Mode
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) from 2027
Sources
'Better Late Than Never': Veteran BJP Leader MM Joshi Welcomes Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation Over NEET Paper Leak Issue
Pralhad Joshi takes charge as New Union Education Minister
‘Better late than never’: MM Joshi on Pradhan’s resignation over NEET paper leak issue
Prahlad Joshi takes charge as education minister
Prahlad Joshi takes charge as education minister
Pralhad Joshi takes charge as new education minister after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Union Education Minister Amid NEET UG Protests, Prahlad Joshi Takes Charge
