Delhi Public School, Greater Noida
| Delhi Public School, Greater Noida | |
|---|---|
India | |
| Information | |
| Type | Primary, middle, secondary |
| Motto | Service Before Self |
| Established | 1998 |
| Chairperson | Kaushik Dutta, DPS Society |
| Principal | Seema Roy |
| Staff | 250 |
| Enrollment | 4600(approx.) |
| Classes | K-12 |
| Campus size | 15 acres (6.1 ha) |
| Affiliation | CBSE |
| Website | www |
Delhi Public School, Greater Noida also known as DPS, Greater Noida is a K–12 co-ed English-medium school in Gamma II, Greater Noida in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The school is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi from class nursery to XII and is one of the core schools of the Delhi Public School Society. The current principal is Seema Roy.
History
The school was established in 1998 and Ranjeev Taneja was the founder principal. He is presently the secretary of DPS Society. DPS Greater Noida is divided into three wings: junior, middle and senior school. It has around 4,900 students and 400 faculty members.
Academics
The school follows curriculum designed by the Central Board of Secondary Education. Subjects taught are - English, Hindi, Maths, EVS, Science, Social Science, Sanskrit/French/German/Spanish/Japanese as third language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physical Education, Economics, Psychology, Accounts, Business Studies, Information Practices, Entrepreneurship, Political Science, History, Geography. The schools has claimed toppers in CBSE Class XII exams.[1]
Sports
The school hosted the National Inter DPS Multi Sports Meet for Girls (under 19) 2014 from 27 to 29 December 2014. Nearly 600 girls from 47 Delhi Public Schools across the country participated in the event.[2]
The school also hosted the National Level Inter DPS Badminton and Table Tennis Championship 2009 from 24 to 26 July 2009.[3]
The school hosted the National Inter DPS Athletic Meet (Boys)-2013 from 18 October to 20 October 2013.
Co-curricular activities
A wide range of co-curricular activities are organized to supplement the academic programme, such as Art & Craft club, Music (Vocal and instrumental), Indian and Western Dance, Activity clubs, Quiz club (Qureka), Taekwondo, Skating, Yoga, Public Speaking, Dramatics, Book club, Best out of waste, Nature club, Cooking without fire, Clay modeling, German Club, Japanese club, Spanish club, English Theater, English Creative Writing, English Debate, Hindi Theater, Hindi Debate, Embroidery and Fabric Painting, Cookery, Environment club and Gardening, Kathak Dance, Science Quiz & Club, Astronomy club, Fashion Designing, Eco projects, Calligraphy club, Robotics club, Cyber club and many more. The school has won many competitions in its recent history[4] in Inter DPS annual festivals and runner up in Dr PK Khasnavis memorial inter-school debate ('against the motion') organized by DPS Rohini.[5] It also hosted the Inter - DPS Science Fest in 2019.
Controversies
A 3-year old girl was reportedly raped in the school premises (swimming pool) by a life guard, reportedly by the name Chandidas.[6] It led to a huge backlash and protests, the principal and lifeguard got booked.[7] Chandidas was eventually proven guilty and granted life term imprisonment in Aug 2025[8]
Since 2020, the school quality has deteriorated substantially as reported by students and parents alike. A Reddit thread in October 2025 [9][10] expresses concerns about the school and its standards, the treatment of students and teachers alike, and its functioning as a "business house".
It reveals widespread dissatisfaction among students and alumni following the appointment of a new principal in 2020. Users report that the school now prioritizes profit and marks over holistic development, with rampant advertising and monthly exams creating immense pressure. Summer breaks in board classes are reportedly of just 15 days.
Teachers are described as underpaid, demotivated, and often leaving for better opportunities, especially in Math and Science, where fail rates have increased and teachers allegedly push students toward private coaching. Communication gaps with parents persist, as teachers present a false image during PTMs. Students feel alienated and reluctant to attend school, while genuine learning and extracurriculars have deteriorated, marking a sharp decline in school standards.
The Reddit thread gained significant traction, and the school is reportedly pressurizing students to delete critical comments to safeguard its reputation rather than improving itself.
References
- ^ "Class XII result: Noida gets two toppers". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ^ "National Inter-DPS Multi-Sports Meet(Girls)-2014 at DPSGN". Ten News.
- ^ "All India Inter DPS Badminton & Table Tennis Championship-2009".
- ^ "and an Inter DPS cultural fest at DPS Noida". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ "DPS Rohini organised the Dr PK Khasnavis memorial inter-school debate". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ^ "Lifeguard accused of raping 3-year-old girl at Greater Noida school, held". Hindustan Times. 14 July 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Greater Noida nursery student's rape: Principal, class teacher booked". The Times of India. 24 August 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Ex-lifeguard sentenced to jail 'till last day of life' for raping 3-year-old student in Greater Noida school; court fines school Rs 10 lakh, orders trial of two investigating officers". The Times of India. 13 August 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Reddit - The heart of the internet". www.reddit.com. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Reddit - The heart of the internet". www.reddit.com. Retrieved 21 October 2025.