NTA opens portal for NEET-UG 2026 fee refunds for 2.2 million candidates

The National Testing Agency has opened a dedicated online portal for over 2.2 million candidates to claim refunds of their examination fees following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance test. The refund process, which began on May 22, requires candidates to submit their bank account details through the official NEET registration website by May 27 at 11:50 PM.

Candidates eligible for the refund must log in using their existing credentials, access a specific refund link, and provide necessary banking information, including account holder name, account number, and IFSC code. The agency has stated that uploading a cancelled cheque is an optional step to verify accuracy. Once submitted, the details will be considered final and no further changes will be permitted. Officials have advised candidates not to initiate chargeback requests with their banks for the examination fees.

The refund initiative comes after the testing agency cancelled the nationwide exam, originally held on May 3 across 551 cities in India and 14 abroad, due to allegations of a coordinated paper leak. The scandal prompted widespread protests and multiple investigations, including a probe by the...