Over 3800 candidates have applied for the Mukhya Mantri Research Fellowship Test (MRFT) in Odisha. The test aims to identify exceptional research talents across public universities in the state. Successful candidates will receive Rs 30,000 per month as a research fellowship for four years. The State Selection Board (SSB) will conduct the standardized examination, which consists of a single paper with multiple-choice questions. The examination is open to candidates who have completed their bachelors and master's degree with a first division in the relevant subject.