After Kumar's amazing season at Viva Kerala he signed for two time I-League champions Dempo.
[2] Kumar then made his third debut for the club on 19 November 2011 against Sporting Clube de Goa in which Chirag lost 0–2.
[3] Kumar then scored his first goal for Chirag United Kerala on 3 December 2011 against defending champions Salgaocar in which the match ended 1–1.
[4] He then scored his second goal for the club that season against Churchill Brothers on 14 December 2011 in which Chirag lost 1–2.
[5] He then scored his third goal for the club on 31 January 2012 against Mohun Bagan in a match that Chirag lost 1–3.