NTA Extends NEET 2026 Fee Refund Window Till July 7

| Updated On - Jul 1, 2026

NTA has extended the NEET 2026 fee refund window till July 7, 2026. Candidates whose exam was cancelled on May 3 must confirm or correct their bank account details at neet.nta.nic.in before 11:50 PM to receive the refund.

NTA Extends NEET 2026 Fee Refund Window Till July 7

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the NEET 2026 fee refund window. The new deadline is July 7, 2026, at 11:50 PM. Candidates can log in at the official portal, neet.nta.nic.in. They can view, confirm, correct or update their bank account details there. This is described as the final opportunity to complete verification. NTA has hosted a dedicated fee refund verification link on the portal.

The extension covers candidates from the cancelled NEET (UG) 2026 exam. That exam was held on May 3, 2026 and later cancelled. NTA had committed to refund the full application fee after the cancellation. The refund portal was first opened on May 22, 2026.

The agency has faced multiple representations from candidates about verification failures. Wrong IFSC codes and bank details had blocked some transfers earlier. The extension aims to resolve these issues before the refund cycle closes.

Direct Link: NEET 2026 Fee Refund Window Open

NEET 2026 Fee Refund Amount by Category

The refund amount depends on the candidate's registration category. The figures below exclude bank charges and payment gateway fees.

Category	Refund Amount
General (Unreserved)	Rs 1,700
OBC and EWS	Rs 1,600
SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender	Rs 1,000
NRI	Rs 9,500

Official Notification

Refund Window Extension Timeline

The refund portal has been reopened several times since May 2026. Each round addressed different candidate concerns raised through official representations. The current extension is the third such revision by NTA.

Event	Date
Refund portal opened	May 22, 2026
Original deadline	May 27, 2026
First extension	June 22, 2026
Second extension	June 30, 2026
Final extension	July 7, 2026

Who Is Eligible for the NEET 2026 Fee Refund?

All candidates registered for the cancelled NEET (UG) 2026 exam qualify. They must have paid the application fee for the May 3 test. No separate refund application form is required from candidates. Only bank account details need to be verified within the deadline. Candidates need not resubmit any documents beyond the bank information.

NEET 2026 Re-Exam and Fee Waiver

NTA has confirmed a re-examination in place of the earlier test. Registered candidates need not pay any new application fee. The agency will use existing registration data for the new exam. The final answer key and result will follow after the re-exam. NTA has said the result will be declared at the earliest.

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How Will the Refund Be Credited?

The refund will be transferred directly to the verified bank account. Candidates must ensure the account is active and correctly detailed. Bank charges and payment gateway fees are not part of the refund. The final credit timeline depends on the bank's clearance procedures.

How to Verify Bank Details for the NEET 2026 Refund?

Candidates must complete verification through the official portal. The full process takes only a few minutes if details are ready.

Visit the official portal at neet.nta.nic.in and click the fee refund tab.
Enter your NEET 2026 application number, password and security captcha.
Access your candidate dashboard after login.
Open the tab titled Submission of Bank Details for Fee Refund.
Fill in account holder name, IFSC code, account number and bank name.
Tick the declaration box and submit the form.
Download and print the confirmation page for records.

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What Happens If a Candidate Misses the Deadline?

NTA has flagged this as the final extension of the window. Candidates who fail to verify may face delays in receiving their refund. The agency has not confirmed any further extension for this process. Candidates are advised to complete verification well before the cut-off. This will avoid last-minute portal load issues on the closing day.

Why This Matters

This marks NTA's third revision of the refund window since May 2026. The move gives every candidate a last chance to correct their details. Refund processing will start after the window closes on the final date.