Dinakrushna College Baleswar

About the Institute

Dinakrushna College, Dhanasimulia (Jaleswar), Baleswar, Odisha:

🏫 Overview & Accreditation

• Established in 1964, named after the eminent Odia poet Dinakrushna Das

• Government‑aided and co-educational, primarily serving the rural border region of northern Balasore district

• Offers both +2 (Intermediate) courses (arts and science) under CHSE, Odisha and +3 (UG) programmes under Fakir Mohan University since 2006 , with NAAC 'B' accreditation 

🎓 Academic Programs & Annual Intake

Intermediate (+2):

• Science (PCM & PCB), Commerce, Arts streams 

Undergraduate (+3): Provides seven full-time degree courses per year:

• B.A. – Honours in History, English, Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit; Seats: ~307 

• B.Sc. – Honours in PCM (~128 seats), Economics (~128), Biology (~96), Chem‑Bot‑Zoology (~24), Information Technology (~16) 

• B.Com. – ~64 seats 

Postgraduate (MA): Degrees in Economics, English, History, Oriya, Public Administration, Sanskrit (2 years) .

Total UG Enrollment: ~894 students across streams; ~21 faculty members; campus spans ~7–9 acres .

📚 Infrastructure & Campus Life

• Library: Extensive collection with departmental and general sections, reading rooms, and book-bank 

• Labs: Dedicated computer, science, and IT labs 

• Facilities: Boys' (capacity ~57) & girls' hostels (~34), auditorium, cafeteria, gym, sports grounds, health center, IT infrastructure, language lab, common rooms 

• Activities: Active NSS, NCC, cultural fests, seminars, guest lectures, workshops, and skill development programs

📝 Admissions & Fee Structure

• +2 admissions through CHSE Odisha e-admission; UG/PG admissions via Fakir Mohan University procedures and merit 

• Flexible fee structure – UG first-year fees are modest (~₹2–3 k for Arts, ~₹3.5 k for B.Sc., ~₹3.6 k for Commerce) .

Dinakrushna College is a longstanding, government-aided rural institution providing education from +2 to PG levels in Arts, Science, and Commerce. With meaningful NAAC‑accredited academics, strong infrastructure, residential facilities, and a focus on holistic student growth, it remains a reliable choice in the Baleswar region.