NEET Paper Leak: Dharmendra Pradhan Submits Resignation

Union Education Minister Submits Resignation Amidst NEET Controversy

The Cliff News | July 25, 2026. Amidst the political pressure generated by the alleged paper leak and irregularities in the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) examination, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pradhan himself shared this information on the social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter).

His decision to resign comes amidst widespread concerns and ongoing protests from students and various political parties across the country regarding the NEET examination. For nearly a month, protestors led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) had been demanding the Education Minister's resignation at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

These demonstrations, involving thousands of students and parents, garnered national attention as they demanded restoration of faith in the examination's integrity and process. Students across multiple locations nationwide took to the streets to voice their dissent against alleged rigging in the NEET exam, making it a focal point of national discourse.

Minister's Rationale: Safeguarding National Unity

In his 'X' post, Dharmendra Pradhan clarified his intention behind submitting his resignation, stating it was to prevent 'anti-national forces' from exploiting the current situation at Jantar Mantar and across the country. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the nation's unity and ensuring that no Indian student's future gets entangled in legal complexities.

The minister believes that students should focus their energy on career building and studies. This step, he stated, was taken with that perspective. Pradhan's remarks suggest he does not want the NEET examination controversy to adversely affect the country's social and political stability in any way. His move is seen as an effort to uphold the integrity of examinations and secure students' futures.

He further highlighted that students' futures are precious and need to be protected from unnecessary legal hurdles. Although Pradhan has submitted his resignation to the Prime Minister, his resignation is yet to be accepted by the Prime Minister.

Heightened Debate and Opposition Demands

This development has intensified the ongoing debate surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), a crucial examination for admission to the country's prestigious medical colleges, in which millions of students participate. News of alleged irregularities and paper leaks in this year's NEET exam results had sent shockwaves across the nation.

The opposition had also cornered the government on this issue, demanding accountability from the Education Minister. Several opposition parties called for the cancellation of the NEET examination and an impartial investigation into the matter. In this context, Dharmendra Pradhan's move reflects the pressure from these demands and the seriousness with which the issue is being addressed.