
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the NEET UG May 3 Exam Fee Refund Window once again, giving eligible candidates another opportunity to submit or update their bank account details. Students who appeared for the NEET UG 2026 exam held on May 3, which was later cancelled due to the alleged paper leak, can now complete the refund process until 11:50 PM on July 14, 2026, through the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
Candidates who have not yet submitted their bank details are advised to complete the process before the deadline to ensure they receive the examination fee refund.
NTA has reopened the NEET UG 2026 refund portal after observing that a significant number of eligible candidates had not yet confirmed or updated their bank account details.
According to the agency, over 20 lakh candidates appeared for the cancelled May 3 examination. However, only 10,28,233 candidates had submitted their bank details for the refund process. To ensure that every eligible student receives the refund, NTA has extended the deadline.

| NEET UG Exam Fee Refund 2026 Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | NEET UG 2026 (May 3 Exam) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Refund Window Status | Extended |
| Last Date to Submit Bank Details | July 14, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
| Purpose | Refund of the examination fee for the cancelled May 3 exam |
The NEET UG examination conducted on May 3, 2026, was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. To maintain the integrity of the examination process, NTA conducted a re-examination on June 21, 2026.
Since the original examination was cancelled, the agency initiated the fee refund process for eligible candidates and requested them to submit their bank account details online.
In its notification dated July 7, 2026, NTA stated that many eligible candidates had still not completed the bank account confirmation process.
The agency extended the portal to ensure that every eligible candidate receives the refund without facing unnecessary inconvenience.
Candidates can complete the refund process by following these steps:
Visit the official NEET website: neet.nta.nic.in.
Click on the "Bank Account Details Confirmation/Updation" link available on the homepage.
Complete the two-factor authentication process.
Enter your bank account details carefully.
Upload a cancelled cheque (optional but recommended) to verify the bank account information.
Review the details and submit the form before 11:50 PM on July 14, 2026.
The refund facility is available for candidates who:
Candidates who have already completed the process do not need to submit their details again unless correction is required.
The examination fee paid by candidates varied according to their category.
| NEET UG 2026 Examination Fee | |
|---|---|
| Category | Examination Fee |
| General | ₹1,700 |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | ₹1,600 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹1,000 |
| Candidates Outside India | ₹9,000 |
The refund amount will be processed as per NTA's official policy.
Students should keep the following points in mind while submitting their details:
Once the bank account details are verified, NTA will process the refund directly to the registered bank account of eligible candidates.
Candidates should regularly check the official website and their registered email for any updates regarding the refund status.
The extension of the NEET UG May 3 Exam Fee Refund Window provides another opportunity for eligible candidates to complete the refund process. Students who have not yet submitted or updated their bank details should do so before July 14, 2026 (11:50 PM) through neet.nta.nic.in. Entering accurate banking information will help ensure a smooth and timely refund.
