The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a major update for lakhs of NEET UG 2026 candidates. The dedicated refund portal for the cancelled NEET UG 2026 examination is set to be activated on May 21, 2026, allowing students to submit their bank account details for fee refunds.
The move comes after the cancellation of the May 3 NEET UG 2026 examination following the paper leak controversy. The re-examination is now officially scheduled for June 21, 2026.
Students who had paid the original registration fee for the cancelled exam are now eligible for a refund process through the upcoming portal.
The NTA had earlier stated that candidates appearing for the re-examination would not be required to pay any additional examination fee.
Now, the agency has confirmed that:
Candidates have been advised to regularly check the official NTA website and their registered email IDs for official notifications and instructions.
According to the announced structure, students will receive refunds equal to the original registration fee paid during application.
| Category | Refund Amount |
|---|---|
| General Category | ₹1,700 |
| OBC / EWS | ₹1,600 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,000 |
The amount will be transferred to the verified bank account submitted during the refund process.
The NTA has strongly advised students not to share bank details on any unofficial website or fake portal before the official notification is released.
Candidates should:
Cyber experts have also warned students to remain cautious because fake refund websites and phishing scams often emerge during such high-profile examination events.
The NTA has issued an important instruction for students who:
Such candidates must carefully update their own correct bank details within the prescribed timeline.
The agency clarified that:
Students are therefore being urged to verify all account details carefully before submission.
While the refund process moves ahead, students must also focus on preparation for the re-examination.
Students facing issues related to their previous examination centre can contact the NTA helpdesk with supporting documents at:
The NTA has clearly stated that the June 21 re-exam date is final and will not be changed even if it clashes with other examinations.
Students have therefore been advised to:
The controversy surrounding the paper leak has also reached the parliamentary level.
Reports indicate that senior officials including NTA Director General Pradeep Kumar Joshi, Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, and other education ministry officials appeared before a parliamentary committee reviewing:
The meeting was reportedly chaired by senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh.
With both the refund process and re-examination preparations underway simultaneously, students are being advised to:
The activation of the refund portal is expected to provide some relief to lakhs of candidates affected by the cancellation of one of India’s biggest medical entrance examinations.
