The NEET fee refund 2026 process, triggered after the cancellation of the original 3 May 2026 exam, has gone through multiple deadline extensions over the past two months. The most recently confirmed window for confirming or updating bank account details closed on 14 July 2026 (11:50 PM), which NTA had described as the final extension with no further extension expected. As of now, no fresh official notice extending the window beyond 14 July has been found on the portal, so candidates should verify the current status directly at neet.nta.nic.in before assuming a new deadline is active.
Why the NEET Fee Refund Was Announced
NEET UG 2026 was originally conducted on 3 May 2026, with over 22 lakh candidates appearing. Following allegations of a paper leak, NTA cancelled the exam on 12 May 2026 and announced a re-examination along with a full refund of the application fee for all registered candidates. The re-exam was successfully held on 21 June 2026, and candidates were not required to pay any additional fee to appear for it.
NEET Fee Refund 2026: Category-Wise Amount
Under the NEET fee refund 2026 scheme, candidates receive the full application fee paid at the time of registration, with no deductions. The category-wise breakup is as follows:
- General category: Rs. 1,700
- OBC/EWS: Rs. 1,600
- SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: Rs. 1,000
- NRI candidates: Rs. 9,500
How to Check or Update Bank Details for the Refund
Candidates who submitted or confirmed their bank details before the deadline can follow these steps to track their NEET fee refund status:
- Visit the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
- Log in using your NEET UG 2026 application number and password.
- Navigate to the “Bank Account Details Confirmation/Updation” or “Refund Status” section.
- Complete the OTP-based two-factor authentication where prompted.
- Check whether your refund status shows as Pending, Processed, or Failed.
If the status shows “Failed,” candidates are advised to re-verify their bank details and contact the NTA helpdesk rather than resubmitting through unofficial links.
NEET Fee Refund 2026: When Will It Be Credited?
NTA has stated that once bank details are confirmed, the application fee refund is typically processed within about 7 working days, though some candidates may see the amount reflect over a slightly longer window depending on their bank. As of the last update, more than 10.28 lakh candidates had already confirmed or updated their bank details, and NTA had begun crediting refunds to verified accounts. Candidates are strongly advised to rely only on the official NTA portal, neet.nta.nic.in, for any further announcements regarding the refund window or credit timeline.
