The National Testing Agency has opened the online refund window for candidates who paid fees for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026.According to a joint notification with the National Medical Commission, eligible candidates can now submit their bank account details through the official portal — neet.nta.nic.in — to process fee refunds.The move comes after the earlier NEET UG 2026 exam, held on May 3, was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak and examination irregularities. The re-examination is scheduled for June 21, with over 22 lakh candidates expected to appear.Refund window open till May 27The NTA has confirmed that the refund submission window is open from May 22 to May 27 (till 11:50 pm). Candidates must complete the process within this timeline, as no extensions are expected.Once submitted, bank details cannot be edited or corrected, the agency warned.Details required for refundApplicants must provide key banking information, including account holder name, account number, bank name and IFSC code.Candidates may also upload a scanned copy of a cancelled cheque to reduce the risk of transaction failure.The NTA has also cautioned candidates and parents against initiating any “chargeback” requests through banks for the examination fee.How to apply for NEET UG refundVisit neet.nta.nic.inLog in using application credentialsClick on the refund linkEnter bank details carefullyDownload and print the confirmation page for referenceImportant instructions for candidatesNo fresh registration is required for the re-NEET examExisting registration data and exam centres will be carried forwardNo additional examination fee will be chargedAdmit cards will be issued afresh before the re-examUpdates will be shared through official NTA channelsHelpline for assistanceApplicants are advised to complete the refund process early to avoid last-minute technical delays on the portal.