Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram (often referred to as ''DPS R. K. Puram'' or ''RKP'') is a

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day and private boarding

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educating pupils from 6th to 12th grade, located in R. K. Puram in the

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district of

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. It was founded in 1972 and was the second Delhi Public School to be established after

Delhi Public School, Mathura Road Delhi Public School situated on Mathura Road in New Delhi, India, is a private co-educational day and boarding school with 6500+ students. It is run by the Delhi Public School Society and is a member of the Indian Public School Conference. The ...

. The school often features at the top of various rankings for academic excellence. DPS R. K. Puram is affiliated to the

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(CBSE) it is recognized by the Department of Education, Government of NCT Delhi, and the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. It is also a member of the

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(IPSC) and the National Progressive Schools' Conference (NPSC).

History

Since its founding, DPS R.K. Puram has maintained its standing as one of the most exclusive

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in India. In 2014, for example, 2,800 applications were received for 140 Nursery school spots this year, yielding an admissions rate of only 5 percent, which–as

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noted–rivals that of top universities in the United States.

Campus

The school is a day and boarding school with 9,500 students on its rolls. It is situated in the heart of the South Delhi's urban area and has a campus of over 12 acres, along with a separate sports campus spread over 6 acres. Hostel accommodation is also provided to more than 400 boarders from across the country. The hostel facility is separate for boys and girls.

Notable alumni

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Incidents

On 2 February 2024, the school received an email warning of two bombs on the premises at 9 am. The administration promptly notified the police, evacuated the school, and initiated a search operation.

References

External links

Official website
{{CBSE , state=expanded Educational institutions established in 1972 Schools in Delhi Delhi Public School Society CBSE Delhi 1972 establishments in Delhi