If you appeared for the NEET UG 2026 exam and have not yet updated your bank account information for fee refund, then there is an important update for you. National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline for updating bank details, giving students another chance. Earlier this process was to be completed by July 7, 2026, but now candidates can update or confirm their bank details till 11:50 pm on July 14, 2026.
According to NTA, many students have not yet updated their bank account information. The deadline has been extended so that all eligible students can get a refund of their fees. Therefore, students who have not yet completed this process should visit the official website and update their bank details within the stipulated time.
Why is NTA giving fee refund?
NTA had canceled the NEET UG 2026 exam, which was originally scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026, following allegations of paper leak. After this the examination was conducted again on June 21, 2026. As a result, it was decided that the examination fee will be refunded to the candidates appearing for the examination on May 3. To get the refund, all candidates are required to enter their correct and current bank account details on the official portal. To make this process easier, NTA had started the facility to update bank details.
How many students have updated their bank details so far?
According to NTA, till now 1,028,223 candidates have updated or confirmed their bank account information. The process of fee refund has been started for these students. However, this figure is very low compared to the total number of candidates; Around 22 lakh students appeared in the May 3 examination. This means that approximately 12 lakh candidates have not yet updated their bank details. For this reason, the agency has extended the last date till July 14, 2026.
How to update bank details for NEET UG 2026 fee refund?
1. To claim fee refund, candidates should first visit the official website of NEET UG 2026: neet.nta.nic.in. 2. Next, click on the link “Last chance to confirm/update bank account details for NEET (UG) 2026 fee refund” on the homepage.
3. Sign in by entering your application number and password (or other login information).
4. Complete the two-factor authentication process.
5. Go to the option “Confirm/Update Bank Account Information”.
6. Enter your bank account number, bank name, IFSC code and account holder name carefully, or check and correct the pre-filled information.
7. If they wish, candidates can also upload canceled cheques. After verifying all the information, submit the form and save the confirmation page.
Things to keep in mind while entering bank information
NTA has asked the candidates to be very careful while entering the bank information. Before submitting, ensure that the name of the account holder matches with the bank records and the bank account number and IFSC code are entered correctly without any mistakes. Also, ensure that the name of the bank is spelled correctly. The bank account must be active and enabled for online transactions. Check the spelling of all the information. Incorrect or incomplete bank information may result in delays in receiving your refund or failure of the refund process.
When will I get the refund after updating the bank information?
According to NTA, once the bank information is correctly updated and verified, the fee refund can be credited to the candidate’s bank account within a week to 15 days. Therefore, candidates are advised to update their information as soon as possible instead of waiting for the last date.
