Can anyone brief about when the PMRF scheme would resume?
As of now, there is no official announcement regarding the resumption of the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) scheme for new applications in 2025.
The scheme was last active with admissions under PMRF December 2022 cycle, and since then, there have been no new application windows opened. IITs and other institutions are still honoring existing PMRF fellowships for admitted candidates, but fresh cycles have been paused.
To stay updated, keep checking the official PMRF portal:
https://www.pmrf.in
Also, regularly visit the websites of participating institutes and the Ministry of Education. Feel free to ask your research supervisor or institute coordinator if you’re already in a PhD program: some lateral entry options may still be considered internally.