New Delhi, May 29 : The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday extended till June 22 the deadline for NEET-UG 2026 candidates to submit bank account details for fee refund, even as over 13 lakh aspirants have already updated their information on the portal.
The development comes after the agency cancelled the original examination held on May 3 following allegations of a paper leak. The fresh test is scheduled for June 21, for which no fee will be charged from any candidate.
In a notice shared on X, the NTA said the facility for submission of bank account details, which was available from May 22 to May 26, has been extended to June 22 (up to 11:50 PM) to facilitate those yet to complete the process.
“So far around 13 lakh candidates have updated their bank account details,” the agency said, adding that nearly 23 lakh candidates had originally registered for the test.
Candidates can log on to the NEET (UG)-2026 registration portal using their credentials and access the refund link. The NTA advised candidates to upload a cancelled cheque, if desired, to ensure accuracy of information.
“Once the bank account details are submitted, the same shall be treated as final and no further modification shall be permitted thereafter,” the notice stated.
The CBI is currently probing the paper leak allegations. The retest for the medical entrance examination is scheduled for June 21. (KNS)
