Nandlal Singh College (NSC), Dawoodpurwas established in 1966.

Its affiliated to Jai Prakash Vishwavidyalaya.

The college is managed by Jai Prakash Vishwavidyalaya, Chapra. The college is offering under graduate courses in arts and science stream.

The college is well equipped with all modern facilities. A variety of teaching and learning techniques are employed to impart knowledge and skills to the students of the college. Nandlal Singh College, Dawoodpur later comes under the Jai Prakash Vishwavidyalaya (University),Chapra, established in 1990 and is one of the premier universities of Bihar.

Serving the needs of higher and quality education of the people of Saran commisionary, it has completed its 14 years and has entered its 15th year. With 21 constituent colleges and 10 affiliated colleges, it is offering courses at the under graduate level and post graduate level in most subjects.

With a student strength of thousands of students, J.P. University is amongst the largest universities of Bihar.