Pralhad Joshi Takes Charge As Education Minister | Big NTA Reforms After NEET Row

Pralhad Joshi Takes Charge As Education Minister | Big NTA Reforms After NEET Row

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Business Today
  • Updated Jul 27, 2026 1:26 PM IST

Pralhad Joshi has officially taken charge as India's new Education Minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid the NEET paper leak controversy. On his first day in office, Joshi outlined the government's priorities as the Centre pushes ahead with a major overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA). Around 47 officials have reportedly been removed, while reforms include tighter outsourcing rules, enhanced technological safeguards, stronger supervision of exams, and a gradual shift to computer-based testing. Can the new Education Minister restore trust in India's examination system? Watch the full report for all the latest updates.

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