The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the NEET UG 2026 fee refund deadline to 14 July 2026 up to 11:50 PM. Another opportunity has been given to eligible candidates to complete the NEET fee refund verification process. The extension follows an earlier deadline during which many students were unable to verify or update their NEET 2026 bank account details.
Candidates need to log in to the official NEET portal to verify or correct the error details such as their bank account number, IFSC code and account holder's name. The NTA has stated that refunds will be processed only to verified bank accounts, making it important for candidates to submit accurate information before the revised deadline. Those who fail to complete the bank account verification for NEET UG refund by 14 July may miss the opportunity to receive their refund.
What Candidates Need To Know?
As per the official notification, NTA states that the extension has been granted because there are many eligible candidates have still not confirmed or updated their bank account details. Hence, there is this another opportunity to ensure refunds are processed without errors. The notice also clarifies that candidates must complete OTP-based verification while updating their bank details and that refunds will be credited only after successful verification.
The NTA has assured candidates that the examination fee will be refunded. The refund is being provided following the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 exam held on 3 May 2026. So far, around 10,28,223 candidates have successfully updated and confirmed their bank details. The NTA has already started processing refunds for these candidates.
Steps to Update Bank Details for NEET UG 2026 Refund
Candidates who want to update their bank information should follow this simple step-by-step procedure.
Step 1: Visit the official NEET website at https://neet.nta.nic.in/
Step 2: Enter your application number and password. Fill the captcha correctly in the required field and click on the Log in Option.
Step 3: Complete the required two-factor authentication process to access the refund link.
Step 4: Click on the “Bank Account Details Confirmation/ Updation” link and enter or update your bank account information.
Step 5: Verify the details such as account number, IFSC code, and account holder’s name. Candidates may also upload a cancelled cheque, if they wish, to confirm the accuracy of their bank details.
Step 6: Submit the updated information and save/download the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Instructions for NEET UG 2026 Candidates
Those candidates who have not yet uploaded their fee refund details should complete the necessary formalities without making any delay, as there will be no further deadlines provided by the authority. They should verify their bank details by visiting the official NEET portal and remain cautious of fraudulent messages or misleading information regarding the refund process.
The NTA has also advised students to regularly check the NTA website for the latest updates concerning the final answer key and results.
