India, July 24 -- Naresh Pal Gangwar, IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Higher Education as part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle amid the ongoing NEET UG 2026 paper leak controversy. The leadership change comes at a time when students across the country continue to demand greater transparency, accountability and reforms in India's examination system.

Naresh Pal Gangwar succeeds Vineet Joshi, who has been transferred to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. His appointment has drawn significant attention as the Education Ministry faces mounting pressure over the handling of competitive examinations.

Who is Naresh Pal Gangwar?

Naresh Pal Gangwar is a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre with m...