Dumkal College, was founded on 21 September 1999 by the order of the Government of West Bengal in Domkal, Murshidabad. Not only that, but it is affiliated to University of Kalyani. The college is located in Basantapur, a remote village near the Indo - Bangladesh border in Dumkal subdivision. The college is connected by a road coming from Dumkal Bus Stand. It is, therefore, conveniently connected with both Berhampore and Jalangi by road. Dumkal College was awarded a 'B' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The college is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).