Dwijendralal College was established in August 1968 as Krishnanagar College of Commerce, which was renamed later as Dwijendralal College in fond memory of Dwijendralal Roy, the great poet and freedom fighter. The College is recognized by UGC under section 12(B) and 2(f). The College has been affiliated to University of Calcutta till 1999 and is now affiliated to University of Kalyani. This College has been duly accredited by the NAAC. The NAAC has prompted the College to intensify its original commitment besides adopting several quality enhancement measures.