Short details
| Effective date | With effect from 25th July, 2026. |
| Dharmendra Pradhan | Relinquished charge of the office of Minister of Education. |
| Pralhad Joshi | Assumed charge as Minister of Education, not additional charge. |
| His other portfolios | Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, New and Renewable Energy. |
| The official spelling | Pralhad Joshi, as printed in the notification. |
| What it does not say | Any reason for the change. |
| Self-verification route | Cabinet Secretariat, Council of Ministers, Change in Portfolios. |
| Facts last read | 12.09.2026 |
Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Secretariat notification No. 1/34/1/2026-Cab. (25 July 2026) | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Change in Portfolios list | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Al Jazeera report of the resignation (25 July 2026) | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Bar & Bench report of the CJI’s clarification (24 July 2026) | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
Timeline of the change
| May 2026 | The Chief Justice makes the oral remark during a Supreme Court hearing, as reported at the time. |
| July 2026 | Youth protests over examination paper leaks spread, as Al Jazeera reported. |
| 24.07.2026 | Bar & Bench publishes the Chief Justice’s clarification that the remark targeted fake degree holders. |
| 25.07.2026 | Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, and the protesters call off their protests. |
| 25.07.2026 | Pralhad Joshi assumes charge as Minister of Education, per the Cabinet Secretariat notification. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new Education Minister of India?
Pralhad Joshi (also spelt Prahlad Joshi), a five-term BJP MP from Dharwad in Karnataka. He assumed charge as Minister of Education on 25.07.2026, per the Cabinet Secretariat notification, and keeps his three other portfolios.
Has Dharmendra Pradhan really resigned?
Yes. The Cabinet Secretariat notification of 25 July 2026 records that he relinquished charge of the office of Minister of Education, and Al Jazeera reported the resignation the same day.
Why did Dharmendra Pradhan resign?
The official notification gives no reason. Al Jazeera reported on 25.07.2026 that he resigned over examination paper leaks after weeks of youth protests, and that the protesters called them off after he quit.
What is Prahlad Joshi's educational qualification?
Per his official Parliament (Digital Sansad) biography, he holds a B.A. from K.S. Arts College, Hubballi, affiliated with Karnataka University, Dharwad. Claims of an IIT Kanpur engineering degree circulating online do not match his official record.