Pralhad Joshi Becomes India's Education Minister After NEET Exam Scandal

Pralhad Joshi became India's education minister on July 26, 2026, after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid weeks of protests over the NEET medical entrance exam scandal. NEET is India's national test for medical school admissions. Joshi, a five-term BJP parliamentarian and cabinet member since 2019, will keep his current roles in renewable energy and consumer affairs.