The college is affiliated with Dibrugarh University; its Higher Secondary Course is recognised by the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC).

In 1957, it was renamed after its donors as Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmall Kanoi College.

Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan came from Delhi to inaugurate the college.

[1] Sashi Kanta Saikia is the current Principal of DHSK College from 19 June 2015.

Deputy Director General (DDG) NCC has awarded the DHSK College for their meritorious service to the Nation in 2019.