Diptesh Karmakar comes from the quiet village of Gopalnagar Khal Dhar in the Hooghly district of West Bengal. He is the eldest child in his family. His father is a farmer, and his mother is a homemaker. When Diptesh joined IDIA as a trainee, his family’s annual income was just around ₹84,000. Despite these financial challenges, Diptesh has always been a determined and focused student.
He completed his schooling at Singur Mahamaya High School, where Bengali was the medium of instruction. In 2019, he scored an impressive 95 percent in his Higher Secondary examinations conducted by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, while pursuing the commerce stream.
Diptesh’s introduction to the world of law came through a sensitisation session conducted at his school by IDIA volunteers. The session opened his eyes to the possibilities offered by the legal profession. Motivated and curious, Diptesh decided to pursue law and joined IDIA as a trainee. During his preparation for law entrance exams, he faced numerous obstacles, particularly in overcoming the language barrier and strengthening his English skills. Through consistent effort and the support of his mentors, he made remarkable progress.
Diptesh has completed his BA LLB degree in August 2025 from South Calcutta Law College, which is affiliated with the University of Calcutta. Alongside his academic journey, he has also gained legal exposure through internships at:
- R Singh and Associates, Kolkata — November 2023
- Utpal Majumdar Advocates LLP, Kolkata — September 2024
- Khaitan & Co, Kolkata – March 2025
Though he is studying law, Diptesh dreams of joining the civil services after graduation. He believes this path will allow him to make a deeper and more meaningful contribution to society. Based on his own experiences and observations, Diptesh is particularly passionate about improving the quality of education, eradicating child labour, and working with vulnerable communities to uplift their standard of living.
He finds a sense of fulfillment in helping others and wants to dedicate his life to public service. For Diptesh, choosing a career that allows him to bring positive change is more important than any other professional aspiration.
Diptesh’s journey from a small village to a law college in Kolkata, and his evolving vision for social change, stands as a powerful reminder of what determination, opportunity, and a helping hand can achieve.
