Educational qualifications of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Written By: Abhijeet Sen | Updated: Jul 23, 2026, 5:28 PM

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Here are the Educational qualifications of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Dharmendra Pradhan was born on June 26, 1969, in Talcher, Odisha. — Dharmendra Pradhan was born on June 26, 1969, in Talcher, Odisha.

His parents are Debendra Pradhan and Basant Manjari Pradhan.

Dharmendra Pradhan completed his Master of Arts in Anthropology from Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Odisha. — Dharmendra Pradhan completed his Master of Arts in Anthropology from Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Odisha.

He began his political career as an ABVP activist at Talcher College in 1983.

Pradhan served as the President of Talcher College Students Union and later as ABVP National Secretary. — Pradhan served as the President of Talcher College Students' Union and later as ABVP National Secretary.

He officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1998.

Pradhan was conferred with the Utkalmani Gopabandhu Pratibha Sanman as the best legislator in Odisha. — Pradhan was conferred with the Utkalmani Gopabandhu Pratibha Sanman as the best legislator in Odisha.

He currently serves as the Union Cabinet Minister of Education.

Pradhan is in the news due to widespread demands for his resignation over alleged NEET examination irregularities and paper leaks. — Pradhan is in the news due to widespread demands for his resignation over alleged NEET examination irregularities and paper leaks.

He was elected as a Member of Parliament to the 18th Lok Sabha in June 2024.

Pradhan is in the news due to widespread demands for his resignation over alleged NEET examination irregularities and paper leaks. (1) — Pradhan is in the news due to widespread demands for his resignation over alleged NEET examination irregularities and paper leaks. (1)

Student groups and opposition parties have staged protests at Jantar Mantar demanding his removal, while the Centre maintains he will remain in his post.

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