The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially launched an online portal for candidates to claim a refund on their examination fees for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026.
This refund process follows the cancellation of the initial NEET UG exam held on May 3 due to allegations of paper leaks and other administrative irregularities. The NTA has reiterated that the upcoming re-examination will be entirely free of cost for all affected candidates.
Important Dates and Deadlines
| Event | Date / Deadline |
| Bank Details Window Opens | May 21, 2026 |
| Exam City Change Deadline | May 21, 2026 (until 11:50 PM) |
| NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination | June 21, 2026 (2:00 PM to 5:15 PM) |
Step-by-Step: How to Claim Your NEET UG Fee Refund
To get your examination fee reimbursed, you must provide valid and accurate banking information. Follow these instructions to submit your details securely:
- Go to the official NEET NTA website: neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link designated for updating bank account information.
- Log in using your NEET UG 2026 application number and password.
- Input the accurate bank account number, account holder’s name, bank name, and IFSC code where you want the refund credited.
- Double-check all banking details for spelling or numerical mistakes, then submit the form.
Urgent Alert: Deadline to Change Your Exam City Choice
Alongside the refund initiative, the NTA has extended a brief window allowing students to change their preferred examination city. This is primarily intended to help students who have relocated or returned home following the initial exam cancellation.
- Final Deadline: Candidates have until 11:50 PM on May 21, 2026, to finalize changes to their present address and test center city preferences.
- Important Notice on Centers: The NTA has explicitly stated that the newly allotted exam center may not match your original location. The final allotment depends strictly on availability and the updated city preferences submitted by candidates.
- No Medium Change Allowed: According to the official FAQs released by the NTA, students will not be allowed to change their preferred medium/language of examination at this stage.
Details Regarding the Upcoming Re-Test
More than 22 lakh medical aspirants are expected to take the NEET UG 2026 re-examination. The fresh test is scheduled to take place on June 21, 2026.
The nationwide exam will be conducted in a traditional pen-and-paper (offline) format, running for a duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes (from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM). Students are encouraged to update their portal profiles as soon as possible to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
