NEET-UG 2026: Candidates can now submit bank details for exam fee refund till June 22, says NTA

Candidates appearing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 who have not yet submitted their bank account details for examination fee refunds have received additional time to do so, after the National Testing Agency (NTA) extended the deadline till June 22.

According to a public notice issued by NTA, the facility, which was originally scheduled to close on May 27, will now remain open until 11:50 pm on June 22, 2026.

Candidates must ensure to submit the necessary details by logging into the NTA's official portal using their registered user ID and password at neet.nta.ac.in.

The extension effectively allows candidates to submit their bank details even after the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, which is scheduled to be conducted on June 21.

Why has NTA extended the deadline?

The agency said the decision was taken to accommodate candidates who are yet to provide their bank account details.

"As of now, around 13 lakh candidates have updated their bank account details," the notice stated, adding that the extension is intended to facilitate the remaining candidates who have not yet completed the process.

This year, a total of 22,75,011 candidates registered for the exam. Out of these 22,05,035 appeared for the exam on May 3, which was later cancelled by the Centre over allegations of widespread paper leak.

The refund facility was initially opened on May 22 for NEET-UG 2026 candidates. The original submission window was scheduled to remain open from May 22 to May 27.

What details do candidates need to submit?

Candidates can log in to the NEET-UG 2026 registration portal using their credentials and access the refund link to submit their bank account information.

According to the notification, candidates are required to provide:

• Account holder's name (as per bank records)

• Bank account number

• IFSC code

• Bank name

Candidates may also upload a scanned copy of a cancelled cheque, although this remains optional.

The NTA has advised students to carefully verify all information before submission.

No further corrections after submission

The agency has clarified that once bank account details are submitted, they will be treated as final.

"No further modification shall be permitted thereafter," the notice stated.

Candidates have therefore been advised to ensure that all banking information entered on the portal is accurate to avoid delays in receiving refunds.

Background: Why are refunds being issued?

The fee refund process follows the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 on May 12, after allegations of a paper leak and examination malpractice.

Following the cancellation, the Centre announced that the examination would be reconducted on June 21, 2026, in offline pen-and-paper mode. The Centre also added that the candidates will not be charged any exam fee for the re-exam, while the fee charged for the first exam will also be refunded.

To facilitate the refund of examination fees, NTA had asked candidates to submit their bank account details through the NEET-UG portal. With the latest extension, candidates who have not yet completed the process can now submit their details until June 22.