NTA Extends Deadline for NEET UG 2026 Fee Refund Updates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline for candidates to update their bank details for fee refunds related to the NEET UG 2026 examination to July 14. This decision follows the cancellation of the exam due to a paper leak. Candidates can easily update their information through the official portal. As of now, over 1 million candidates have yet to complete this process. The article details the steps for updating bank details and outlines the registration fees for different candidate categories.

By Ambika Singh Jul 10, 2026, 14:20 IST

NEET UG 2026 Fee Refund Update

NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced an extension for candidates to update their bank details for fee refunds related to the NEET UG 2026 examination. The new deadline for this update is July 14, having previously been set for July 7. This extension comes after the initial deadline passed without sufficient updates from candidates.

Here are the key points regarding the situation: the reasons behind the NTA's fee refund process, the number of candidates who have updated their information, and the steps to update bank details.

**Fee Refund Announcement Due to NEET UG Paper Leak**
The NEET UG 2026 examination took place on May 3. Following the release of the provisional answer key, a paper leak was discovered, prompting the Ministry of Education to cancel the exam. To address the inconvenience caused to candidates, the NTA announced a fee refund. The option for candidates to update their bank details became available on May 22.

**Steps to Update Bank Details for Refund**
To update bank details, candidates should:
1. Visit the official website: neet.nta.nic.in.
2. Log in using their credentials and complete the two-factor authentication.
3. Click on the 'Bank Account Details Confirmation/Updation' link.
4. A new page will appear; enter and update the bank account information carefully.
5. Candidates can also upload a cancelled cheque.
6. After entering all required information, click the submit button. Currently, over 1 million candidates have yet to update their details.

More than 2.2 million candidates participated in the NEET UG exam on May 3. The NTA has initiated a fee refund process for all candidates, starting from May 22. As of the latest update, around 800,000 candidates have successfully updated their bank details, leaving over 1 million still needing to do so before the July 14 deadline.

What are the NEET UG Registration Fees?
The NTA does not impose a fee for the NEET UG exam itself; however, a registration fee is collected during the application process. The registration fees are categorized as follows:
1. General candidates: ₹1,700
2. OBC and EWS candidates: ₹1,600
3. SC/ST candidates: ₹1,000
4. Foreign candidates: ₹9,500