NEET UG 2026 Exam Cancellation: Fee Refunds and Re-examination Details

The NEET UG 2026 examination has been canceled, prompting the National Testing Agency (NTA) to initiate a full refund of fees for all registered candidates. Students must update their bank details to receive their refunds, especially those who applied through cyber cafes. The NTA will also allow updates to addresses and exam cities until tonight. The re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. Stay informed about these important updates to ensure a smooth process.

By Ambika Singh May 21, 2026, 18:11 IST

Important Updates on NEET UG 2026

In light of the NEET UG 2026 examination being canceled, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed that all registered candidates will receive a full refund of their examination fees. The NTA will also bear the costs for the upcoming re-examination, which is set to take place on June 21, 2026.

Starting today, May 21, students can initiate the refund process. To facilitate this, candidates are required to update their bank account information to ensure the refunds are processed correctly.

Guidelines for Students Who Used Cyber Cafes

**Mandatory Update of Bank Details**

Students who registered through cyber cafes or had their fees paid from another person's bank account must update their banking details within the designated timeframe. This step is crucial to ensure that the refund is credited to the correct account. If the details are not updated, the refund will revert to the original payment source.

Refund Amounts Specified

**Refund Amounts**

The NTA had charged different fees based on categories: ₹1,700 for General candidates, ₹1,600 for OBC and EWS candidates, and ₹1,000 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. NRI students were charged ₹9,500. All these amounts will be refunded in full.

Address and Exam City Update Window

**Update Your Address and Exam City**

Students who need to change their current address or exam city can do so through a window that will remain open until 11:50 PM tonight. These updates can be made without any additional fees.

Scheduled Re-examination Date

**Re-examination Date**

The NEET UG 2026 re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.