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NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has once again extended the deadline for updating bank details to facilitate fee refunds for the NEET UG 2026 examination. Candidates who have not yet updated their bank details for the refund can complete this process by July 14. Previously, the NTA had set July 7 as the deadline; following the expiration of that date, the agency decided to extend the timeline.

Let us look at the details of the situation: why the NTA is processing fee refunds for NEET UG 2026, how many candidates have already updated their details, and the procedure for updating the bank information.

**Announcement of Fee Refund Following NEET UG Paper Leak**
The NEET UG 2026 exam was conducted on May 3. Although the provisional answer key had been released, the issue of a paper leak subsequently came to light. Following an investigation, the Ministry of Education cancelled the NEET UG 2026 exam held on May 3. To compensate candidates for the inconvenience, a fee refund was announced. As part of this process, the facility for candidates to update their bank details was made available starting May 22.

**How ​​to Update Bank Details for Fee Refund**
Candidates should first visit the official portal: neet.nta.nic.in.
Log in using their credentials and complete the two-factor authentication process.
Click on the 'Bank Account Details Confirmation/Updation' link displayed on the screen.
A new page will open; carefully enter and update the bank account information.
Candidates also have the option to upload a cancelled cheque.
After entering all the required information, click the submit button. Over 1 million candidates have not yet updated their details
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More than 2.2 million candidates appeared for the NEET UG exam conducted by the NTA on May 3. The NTA announced a fee refund for all these candidates, with the process commencing on May 22. Recently, the NTA reported that just over 800,000 candidates had updated their bank details. The latest update indicates that over 1 million candidates have now updated their bank details. Consequently, more than 1.2 million candidates have yet to update their bank details for the refund; they can complete this process by July 14.

What is the fee charged to candidates for NEET UG?
The NTA does not charge a fee for the NEET UG exam itself but collects a registration fee at the time of application. The registration fee varies based on the candidate's category. Here are the applicable registration fees:

General candidates: ₹1,700
OBC and EWS candidates: ₹1,600
SC/ST candidates: ₹1,000
Foreign candidates: ₹9,500

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