NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination Scheduled Amid Paper Leak Controversy

NEET UG 2026 Examination Update

The National Testing Agency (NTA) held the NEET UG 2026 exam on May 3, attracting around 2.3 million candidates. Unfortunately, the examination faced cancellation due to a paper leak issue, prompting the NTA to announce a re-examination on June 21.

In a recent update, the NTA confirmed that students participating in the re-exam will not incur any extra fees. Additionally, they are eligible for a refund of their initial examination fees. To initiate the refund process, students must visit the NTA's official website and submit an application. The refund link has already been activated for students to apply.

Fee Refund Application Process

**Refund Applications Opening Soon**

The NTA has begun the fee refund process for students who took the NEET UG exam. The online application for refunds will start shortly, allowing those who sat for the exam on May 3 to request their fee refunds.

**Required Information for Refund Application**

To apply for a refund, students should visit the official NTA website: neet.nta.nic.in. After logging in with their credentials, they must provide accurate bank account information and submit the application. Once submitted, the refund will be credited directly to their bank accounts.

Refund Amounts by Candidate Category

**Fee Refund Based on Category**

The fees collected during the NEET UG examination varied by candidate category: General category candidates paid ₹1,700; OBC and EWS candidates paid ₹1,600; SC and ST candidates paid ₹1,000; and foreign candidates were charged ₹9,500.