D.S. Law College, Kendrapara, Cuttack

Dinabandhu Sahu Law College (DSLC) in Kendrapara, Cuttack district, Odisha, traces its origins to 1986 and holds affiliation with Utkal University along with approval from the Bar Council of India . Situated just a kilometer from NH‑5A at Duhuria, the college offers a full-time three-year LL.B. program, admitting up to 120 students annually under the merit-based Utkal University guidelines .

Named after the eminent lawyer and freedom fighter Dinabandhu Sahu, the college is rooted in a legacy of public service and ethical legal practice . Early in his career, Sahu notably defended Prajamandala activists pro bono during Odisha’s feudal resistance movements and later served multiple terms in the Odisha cabinet and as Advocate General. This heritage shapes the college's mission to inculcate legal acumen, professional ethics, and social awareness.

The campus spans approximately three acres and supports a student body of nearly 480, with a faculty size of 5 core members and additional adjuncts . Facilities include a moot court, well-stocked library, computer labs, auditorium, seminar halls, sports grounds, gym, hostel accommodation, medical support, cafeteria, and Wi‑Fi connectivity .

Beyond classroom learning, DSLC actively promotes experiential training through moot court competitions, legal aid clinics, and awareness seminars—recently hosting a consumer rights seminar and a welcome ceremony for new students . Internships in the district court remain a significant component of its practical training focus, with around 80% of students reporting internship placements .

The fee structure is modest, approximately ₹27,300 for the full three-year LL.B. program . This, paired with strong infrastructure and ethical foundations, earns the college a positive reputation: student reviews rate placements and infrastructure at around 4.4 and 4.0 respectively, and MouthShut.com users describe the environment as “cooperative” and “suitable for a sincere student