From Smriti Irani to Pralhad Joshi: 12 years, 5 Education Ministers under NDA—a look at their tenures as Pradhan resigns
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as India's Education Minister amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, taking moral responsibility for the examination irregularities. Over the past 12 years, the NDA government has seen five Education Ministers, each addressing various initiatives, including the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and digital learning, while also facing controversies. Pradhan's resignation reflects ongoing challenges in the education sector, particularly regarding accountability and reform demands from students.