Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister Amid NEET-UG Exam Protests
On Saturday, Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister amid protests over irregularities in the NEET-UG exam on May 3, 2026. The Government of India cancelled the exam and appointed the CBI to investigate, setting a new date for re-examination completed on June 21, 2026. Pradhan cited national unity and students' futures as reasons for his resignation, submitted to Narendra Modi.
28 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
The BJP refuted a report by The Indian Express alleging the government offered to change Dharmendra Pradhan's portfolio before his resignation.
8 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Education Minister, citing NEET paper leak protests and accusations of youth misguidance from Naveen Patnaik.
11 AUG 2026
— Al Jazeera
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