Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram — Admission, Fees & Cutoff Guide
Quick answer: DPS R.K. Puram (Sector XII) is one of Delhi's most sought-after CBSE schools, founded in 1972. Its junior wings run through DPS Vasant Vihar and DPS East of Kailash, both of which post competitive shortlist-to-waitlist ratios each cycle. Admission follows the DoE's points-and-lottery system, not a management-decided process.
Last verified 4 October 2026 — rules on this page checked against the current notifications. We update it the day a rule changes.
School profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram |
| Locality | Sector XII, R.K. Puram, New Delhi 110022 |
| Board | CBSE |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Managed by | Delhi Public School Society |
| Official website | dpsrkp.net |
Why admission here is considered difficult
DPS R.K. Puram's own junior wings are run through sister campuses DPS Vasant Vihar (216 nursery seats) and DPS East of Kailash (180 nursery seats) — both feed into R.K. Puram for later classes, and both are highly oversubscribed. At DPS East of Kailash, the 2025-26 cycle shortlisted 108 applicants with 245 on the waitlist; the 2026-27 first list shortlisted 90 with 150 waitlisted (source: Daily Pioneer, 23 January 2026). Selection runs on the DoE's 100-point neighbourhood/sibling/alumni criteria, with a videographed draw of lots for tied scores — not a discretionary process.
Nursery (Bal Vatika-1) admission 2026-27 — school's published criteria
For 2026-27 the entry-level intake runs at the junior schools — DPS Vasant Vihar (216 seats, 108 open) and DPS East of Kailash (180 seats, 90 open) — not at the R.K. Puram campus itself. Seat split: 25% EWS/DG/CWSN, 50% open, 5% staff, 20% management. Registration ₹25, online only. Age: born 1 April 2022 – 30 April 2023 (includes the 30-day relaxation).
| Criterion (max 100) | Points |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood — aerial distance 0–6 km | 50 |
| 6–8 km | 40 |
| 8–15 km | 30 |
| Beyond 15 km | 20 |
| Sibling at DPS RKP / Vasant Vihar / East of Kailash | 26 |
| Parent alumni (Class X/XII of DPS RKP) | 12 father + 12 mother |
Older guides still show 40 / 30 / girl-child 5 / adopted-child 5 — that table is stale. The school has not published a fee schedule on its site; aggregator figures are not reproduced here.
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Our methodology: honest, documented, on time
- Read the criteria first — we go through the school's published points/criteria against your actual profile before you apply, not after.
- Complete documentation — every form and supporting document checked against the school's current requirements, so nothing gets rejected on a technicality.
- Deadline tracking — across every school on your shortlist, in one place, so no window closes unnoticed.
What we can honestly help with
We do not have — and do not claim to have — any special access to DPS R.K. Puram's admission process. What we help with: reading the DoE points criteria against your address and profile, assembling a complete document set, and tracking your application alongside any other schools you're applying to. See our full Delhi nursery admission guidance for the DoE-wide process this school also follows.
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Frequently asked questions
How are nursery points calculated for DPS R.K. Puram in 2026-27?
Out of 100: neighbourhood 50 (0–6 km aerial), 40 (6–8 km), 30 (8–15 km), 20 beyond; sibling 26; alumni parents 12 each. Entry is at the DPS Vasant Vihar and East of Kailash junior schools, 108 and 90 open seats respectively.
How many nursery seats does DPS R.K. Puram have?
DPS R.K. Puram's junior intake runs through its sister campuses — DPS Vasant Vihar (216 nursery seats) and DPS East of Kailash (180 nursery seats) — which is where R.K. Puram's own nursery-level demand is absorbed. Contact the school directly for the current cycle's confirmed seat count.
What is the admission fee at DPS R.K. Puram?
For the 2024-25 cycle, the school's own published notice asked shortlisted parents for a demand draft of Rs 95,000, against approximate total annual fees of around Rs 2,35,000 excluding transport (official, DPS R.K. Puram). The DoE-wide registration fee is capped at Rs 25. Always confirm the current cycle's figure with the school.
Is DPS R.K. Puram hard to get into?
Yes, by reputation and by the oversubscription visible at its sister campuses — DPS East of Kailash's 2026-27 first list shortlisted 90 applicants against 150 on the waitlist. Selection follows the DoE's points-and-lottery system rather than any discretionary process.
Does DPS R.K. Puram conduct a draw of lots?
Where applicants tie on DoE points, private unaided schools including DPS R.K. Puram's network are required to break the tie via a draw of lots conducted in front of parents and recorded on video, per Delhi DoE rules.
Where do DPS R.K. Puram's youngest students study?
Nursery and early primary intake for the DPS R.K. Puram network runs through the junior wings at DPS Vasant Vihar and DPS East of Kailash, which is standard practice for large DPS Society campuses in Delhi.