NEET 2026 Fee Refund Process: Portal Live from May 21, Category-Wise Amounts

The NEET 2026 refund process is expected to begin on May 22, 2026, through the official NTA portal. Earlier, the refund window was likely to open on May 21, but NTA has delayed the process by one day.

Candidates can complete the NEET 2026 fee refund process by logging in to the NTA NEET login 2026 window using their application number and password

NEET 2026 Fee Refund Portal

This decision follows the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 examination that was originally scheduled for May 3, 2026, after confirmation of a paper leak. NTA has scheduled a fresh re-examination for June 21, 2026.

Candidates appearing for Re-NEET 2026 on June 21 do not need to pay any extra fee; original fee is carried forward automatically.
Refund amounts vary by category: General: Rs. 1700 | OBC/EWS: Rs. 1600 | SC/ST/PwD: Rs. 1000 | NRI: Rs. 9500.
NTA has warned candidates against fake refund portals; only neet.nta.nic.in is the authorised site.
Refund processing charges and GST paid at time of registration will not be refunded (expected).

NEET 2026 Fee Refund Process: Portal Live from May 21, Category-Wise Amounts

Source: NTA Official PDF

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NEET 2026 Fee Refund Process: NEET 2026 Category-Wise Fee Refund Amount

NTA has officially confirmed all category-wise amounts. Note that the refund covers the base examination fee. Processing charges and GST paid at the time of registration are not expected to be refunded.

NRI candidates will receive the highest refund of Rs. 9500, reflecting the higher registration fee they paid during the original application process.
SC, ST, PwD, and Third Gender candidates will get Rs. 1000 refunded, which is the full base fee applicable for these categories.
General category candidates and OBC/EWS candidates will get Rs. 1700 and Rs. 1600 respectively, covering the core registration fee amount.

Category	Refund Amount (Rs.)	Status
General (UR)	Rs. 1700	Confirmed
OBC-NCL / EWS	Rs. 1600	Confirmed
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender	Rs. 1000	Confirmed
NRI (Overseas Candidates)	Rs. 9500	Confirmed

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Ques. Will I get a refund if I appear for Re-NEET 2026 on June 21?

Ans. Yes. NTA will still refund your original registration fee even if you appear for the Re-NEET 2026 on June 21. You do not need to pay any extra fee for the re-examination. Your original fee is automatically carried forward, and the refund will also be processed in parallel as per NTA's official announcement.

Ques. Why was NEET 2026 cancelled in the first place?

Ans. NEET UG 2026, which was scheduled for May 3, 2026, was cancelled by NTA after confirmation of a paper leak. The Centre handed over the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a detailed probe. NTA then announced a fresh re-examination date of June 21, 2026 for all registered candidates.

What is the NEET 2026 Fee Refund Process?

The NEET 2026 examination fee refund process is fully online and runs through the official NTA portal.
Once candidates submit their bank account details correctly, the refund is processed automatically.

Source: NTA X Platform

Follow each step carefully to avoid delays or failed credit.

Go to the official NEET portal: neet.nta.nic.in
Look for the 'NEET UG 2026 Fee Refund' or 'Bank Account Details Submission' link on the homepage.
Log in using your NEET 2026 Application Number and Date of Birth.
Navigate to the Fee Refund section after logging in.
Enter your bank account details: Account Number, IFSC Code, and Account Holder Name.
Double-check all details before submitting. NTA will not be responsible if the refund fails due to incorrect information.
Submit the form and save or note down your acknowledgement number for tracking.
The refund will be credited to your bank account within an expected 7 to 15 working days of submission.

Note: If you originally paid via credit card, debit card, UPI, or net banking, NTA may process the refund back to the same payment source. If the original mode of payment is no longer active, submitting fresh bank account details in the module is advisable. Candidates who paid through someone else's account must coordinate with that person directly.

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Ques. How long will it take for the NEET 2026 refund to be credited?

Ans. Once you submit your bank account details in the official refund module at neet.nta.nic.in, the refund is expected to be processed within 7 to 15 working days. This timeline is based on NTA's standard processing window and may vary slightly depending on your bank. NTA has not officially confirmed a final credit deadline as of May 21, 2026.

Ques. What payment methods are eligible for the NEET 2026 fee refund?

Ans. NTA will process the refund through the same payment method used during the original NEET 2026 registration, which includes debit cards, credit cards, UPI, and net banking. If your original account is no longer active, use the bank account details module on neet.nta.nic.in to provide an alternative active account.

NEET 2026 Fee Refund Process: Who Is Eligible for the NEET 2026 Fee Refund?

NTA has confirmed that the NEET 2026 registration fee refund applies to all candidates who successfully registered for the cancelled May 3, 2026 examination.

Below is a clear breakdown of who is and is not eligible.

All successfully registered candidates, whether they plan to appear for the re-exam or not, are eligible to receive the NEET 2026 fee refund from NTA.
Candidates with incomplete or failed transactions during the original application will not be eligible, since their registration was not completed.

Candidate Type	Eligible for Refund?	Note
All successfully registered candidates (May 3 exam)	Yes	Refund via official portal
Candidates appearing for Re-NEET on June 21	Yes	Fee carried forward; refund also processed
Candidates not appearing for Re-NEET	Yes	Full refund to bank account
Candidates with incomplete payment / failed transaction	No	Registration not completed
Candidates found involved in paper leak (if proved)	No	Fee forfeited; criminal action may apply

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Ques. Is the NEET 2026 Application Fee Refundable?

Ans. Yes, NTA has confirmed that the NEET UG 2026 application fee will be refunded after the announcement of the Re-NEET 2026 exam. Candidates will not have to pay any additional fee for appearing in the re-examination.

NEET 2026 Refund Scam Warning: Only Use neet.nta.nic.in

NTA and intelligence agencies have flagged a rise in fraudulent activity targeting NEET 2026 candidates.
Fake refund portals and unofficial Telegram channels are actively circulating misleading links, claiming to process NEET refunds.
Submitting bank details on any unofficial platform could result in financial fraud.

Source: NTA official

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NEET 2026 Fee Refund Process: Reddit Discussion

NTA NEET Refund Link Update on 22^nd May:

One Reddit user asked whether the NEET 2026 refund process had started because the dashboard was only showing the city correction option and no refund link. The user also mentioned that many candidates were facing the same issue as they waited for the NTA refund portal to become active.

Source: Reddit

One Reddit user asked whether NTA had released any official refund form or link for the Re-NEET 2026 fee refund process.

Source: Reddit

In the replies, another user mentioned that NTA is expected to open the refund portal on May 21, where candidates may have to submit their bank details to receive the refund amount.

Source: Reddit

One Reddit user asked how candidates will receive the NEET UG 2026 refund amount after the Re-NEET announcement.

Source: Reddit

In the replies, another user said that students will still be allowed to appear for the re-exam and may have to submit their preferred bank account details through the official refund portal to receive the amount.