Not every family searching among schools in New Delhi wants an international curriculum, and Delhi Public School, RK Puram is the school that most often anchors the CBSE comparison. Founded in 1972, it is one of India’s largest and most recognised schools and a benchmark for academic results and competitive examination preparation. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees and admissions.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
DPS RK Puram follows the CBSE curriculum, with national board examinations at the end of Class 10 and Class 12 and a strong record in the science and mathematics streams that feed India’s competitive university entrance tests. It is an Indian curriculum school rather than an international one, so families weighing it up are usually deciding between a CBSE route and international curricula such as the IB Diploma offered elsewhere in the city.
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DPS RK Puram fees
DPS RK Puram fees sit well below the international school bands in New Delhi, as a domestic CBSE school, though boarding adds materially to the day fee for residential students. There is a published annual fee structure, so confirm the live figures with the school office rather than relying on a number found second hand. For the wider picture, see our guide to international school fees in New Delhi.
- Registration: a one off registration or admission charge at entry
- Tuition: an annual or quarterly tuition fee set by the school
- Boarding: a hostel charge for residential students, on top of tuition
- Extras: transport, uniform, books and activities
Admissions
DPS RK Puram admits for an April start in line with the Indian academic year, with strong demand at the entry classes and limited places at later stages. Entry criteria can include neighbourhood and sibling considerations at the youngest classes and assessment for some year groups, and the senior school is geared to the CBSE board examinations.
Places are competitive, so apply within the published admission window and check the criteria for your child’s class carefully. Ask about boarding availability separately if you need a residential place.
Location and who goes there
The school is in R.K. Puram, a large planned residential area of South West Delhi with good connections across the capital, which keeps the commute workable for day families across the southern and western districts.
The community is overwhelmingly Indian, including civil service and professional families and some returning non resident Indian households who want a CBSE education, rather than the expatriate diplomatic community served by the international schools. For the full landscape of districts, curricula and fees across the capital, see the New Delhi city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are DPS RK Puram fees?
DPS RK Puram fees sit well below the international school bands in New Delhi as a domestic CBSE school, with boarding adding to the day fee for residential students. There is a published annual structure, so confirm the live figures with the school office.
What curriculum does DPS RK Puram follow?
DPS RK Puram follows the CBSE curriculum, with national board examinations in Class 10 and Class 12 and a strong record in the science and mathematics streams.
When was DPS RK Puram founded?
Delhi Public School, RK Puram was founded in 1972 and is one of India's largest and most recognised schools.
Does DPS RK Puram offer boarding?
Yes. The school offers boarding alongside day places, with a separate hostel charge on top of tuition. Ask about boarding availability when you apply.
Where is DPS RK Puram located?
The school is in R.K. Puram, a large planned residential area of South West Delhi with good connections across the capital.
