NEET UG 2026 Fee Refund Deadline Extended; Candidates Can Submit Bank Details Till June 22

The National Testing Agency has given NEET UG 2026 candidates more time to claim their fee refund. Students can now submit or correct refund bank details on the registration portal until 11:50 pm on 22 June 2026, after many had not completed the process.

This refund window was earlier live from 22 May to 27 May 2026. A public notice dated 27 May stated that around 13 lakh candidates had already entered bank information on the NEET UG 2026 registration system, yet several eligible candidates were still pending.

NEET UG 2026 fee refund: Updated timeline and why the NTA extended it

The National Testing Agency said the revised deadline aims to support those who faced technical troubles or delays in arranging bank documents. The change is significant for lakhs of NEET UG aspirants, amid recent concerns about exam conduct and candidate grievances across different centres.

NEET UG 2026 fee refund: Step-by-step process on the portal

To access the NEET UG 2026 fee refund, students must log in with application credentials on the official portal and select the refund option on the dashboard. Candidates then need to enter the preferred bank account, including account number, IFSC code and account holder name, for receiving the refund amount.

The National Testing Agency has provided an option to upload a cancelled cheque image while filling bank details, to reduce data entry mistakes, though this upload is not compulsory. The agency has clarified that once candidates submit bank information, those details will be treated as final and cannot be changed later.

The National Testing Agency has urged candidates not to delay filling the NEET UG 2026 fee refund form. The agency advised students to check every digit and spelling before submission, as later edits are blocked. Candidates are encouraged to keep visiting the official NEET UG portal for any further refund or counselling updates.