NEET UG 2026 Refund Update: NTA Revises Deadline for Bank Detail Submission; Know Refund Process and Re-Exam Schedule

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline for NEET UG 2026 candidates to update their bank account details to secure registration fee refunds. Applicants who have yet to provide their banking information now have until 11:50 PM on June 22, 2026, to complete the process on the official portal. The extension comes in response to data indicating that while nearly 13 lakh students have successfully submitted their information, several lakh candidates missed the initial May 27, 2026, deadline.

Refund Structured by Category

The NTA has clarified that the refund amount will vary depending on the category under which the candidate originally registered. Eligible applicants will receive refunds structured as follows:

• General Category: INR 1,700

• OBC / EWS Categories: INR 1,600

• SC / ST / PwD Categories: INR 1,000

Step-by-Step Verification Process

To ensure a secure and seamless transfer of funds, candidates must manually input their banking information on the official website. The NTA has issued specific operational guidelines for navigating the refund window:

1. Access the Portal: Visit the official NTA NEET website at neet.nta.nic.in.

2. Locate the Activity Link: Navigate to the ‘Candidate Activity’ section and select the ‘Fee Refund Window’ option.

3. Account Login: Enter the required credentials, including the Application Number, Password, and the displayed Captcha code.

4. Enter Banking Data: Under the 'Bank Details' tab, accurately fill in the account holder’s name, IFSC code, account number, and bank name.

5. Document Verification: Upload a scanned copy of a cancelled cheque. While optional, the NTA strongly recommends this step to verify accuracy and prevent transaction failures.

6. Final Submission: Confirm and submit the form. The agency noted that no further modifications will be permitted once the data is submitted. NEET 2026 Fee Refund: How To Submit Bank Details on NTA Official Website and Claim Your Money Back.

Re-Exam Slated for June 21

Alongside the refund update, the NTA finalized the schedule for the upcoming NEET UG 2026 re-examination. The test is scheduled to take place on June 21, 2026.

The exam will be administered using the traditional pen-and-paper (offline) mode. According to official guidelines, the testing window will run for three hours and fifteen minutes, commencing at 2:00 PM and concluding at 5:15 PM. Candidates are advised to monitor the official portal closely for further updates regarding admit cards and test center protocols.