3 min readNew DelhiMay 23, 2026 09:50 AM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on May 22 opened the online window for candidates to claim their examination fee refunds for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026.
According to the official notification issued jointly by the NTA and the National Medical Commission (NMC), a dedicated facility has been activated on the official NEET UG registration portal at neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who are eligible for an examination fee refund can now log in using their credentials and submit their preferred bank account details. This financial settlement comes after a period of unprecedented turmoil for the medical entrance exam. The re-examination is being conducted after the cancellation of the earlier NEET UG 2026 exam held on May 3 amid allegations of a paper leak and other irregularities. Over 22 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the re-test on June 21.
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The NTA has emphasised that the window is strictly time-bound. The online facility, which went live on May 22 will remain operational only until May 27 up to 11.50 pm.
The agency has issued a cautionary note regarding the accuracy of the information provided. Once a candidate submits their banking information on the portal, the data will be treated as final. The NTA has explicitly stated that no further modifications, corrections, or edits will be permitted under any circumstances after final submission.
Required documents and details
To ensure a seamless transaction and eliminate errors, candidates are required to fill out specific banking details. The mandatory fields include:
– The Account Holder’s Name (as it appears in the bank records)
– Core Banking Account Number
– Bank Name
– IFSC Code
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Additionally, the NTA has provided an optional provision allowing candidates to upload a scanned copy of a cancelled cheque to verify the accuracy of the account details and avoid transaction failures.
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Warning against bank chargebacks
NTA has explicitly advised candidates and parents against initiating a “chargeback” claim through their respective banks for the NEET UG 2026 examination fee.
Candidates facing technical glitches or discrepancies while navigating the refund link can reach out to the official NTA helpline. The agency has deployed a dedicated support team reachable at +91-11-40759000 or via email at neetug2026@nta.ac.in.
