From Smriti Irani to Pralhad Joshi: 12 years, 5 Education Ministers under NDA—a look at their tenures as Pradhan resigns

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned due to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy after extensive protests. Prahlad Joshi takes over as the new Education Minister. Pradhan's tenure saw multiple examination controversies.