Kuntala Kumari Sabat(KKS) Women's College

Kuntala Kumari Sabat Women's College, situated in Balasore town, is the only Government Women's College in the districts of Balasore and Bhadrak as well as under Fakir Mohan University. The College took its birth on 1st July, 1960 due to endeavour of local elites with a view to promoting higher education for women in Balasore. It was first named as Women's College, Balasore. It started under a private management as Degree College, with teaching facilities in humanities only. Late K.C. Dey was its first Principal and chief patron. 

The State Government took over the management of the college from 01.10.1965. Subsequently, the college was named after the illustrious Oriya poetess and Doctor Kuntala Kumari Sabat on 14.07.1976. Science faculty was introduced in the College at +2 streams from the Degree College in the year 2001-02, the +2 wing is known as K.K.S. Women's Junior College. While the +2 stream is affiliated to the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, the +3 or Degree Courses are affiliated to Fakir Mohan University, Balasore.