India has found its new Union Minister of Education. Veteran BJP leader Pralhad Joshi was appointed to the role by President Droupadi Murmu on July 25, 2026, following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan amid nationwide student protests. The 63-year-old brings over two decades of parliamentary experience as a five-time Member of Parliament.
As the longtime politician takes over India’s education portfolio, let us take a look at Joshi’s political career so far, from his educational background and rise in the BJP to his personal life.
What is Pralhad Joshi’s educational qualification?
One of the biggest questions that the people are wondering about is how educated the new minister is. Pralhad Joshi holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Kadasiddheshwar Arts College (K.S. Arts College), Hubballi, which is affiliated with Karnataka University, Dharwad. Before attending college, he completed his primary education at Railway School and later studied at New English School in Hubballi. His academic journey largely remained rooted in Karnataka before he entered public life.
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