GAE visa - NI deductions

Hi there - I'm on a GAE visa working in the UK for 3 months and have seen NI contribution deductions on my pay slip. Am I eligible to receive a refund on my NI contributions since I'm here for such a short period of time? I was required to have my own travel insurance for the full period that I'm here in the UK.

Hi valerie.ha,
The Government Authorised Exchange Scheme (GAE) visa allows you to work temporarily in UK.  
Anyone working in UK will be subject to UK legislation on National Insurance.
Your employer will include you on their payroll and make deductions for UK NI if applicable.  
The weekly lower earnings limit at which you will pay NI for the current year is £123 per week and £533 for monthly.
Any earnings over these amounts will attract NI deductions.  
If you think your Employer has deducted incorrectly, you should contact your Employer.  
HMRC cannot make refunds of Class1 NI in the current year.
Thank you.