Delhi Public School, Bhopal

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Delhi Public School, Bhopal
Location
Near Neelbad Crossing, Bhadbhada Road

Bhopal - 462044

India
Information
Other nameDPS Bhopal
TypePublic School
MottoService before Self
Established2000 [1]
FounderShri Gurudev Gupta
ChairmanMr. Hari Mohan Gupta
PrincipalMrs. Vinita Malik (August 2017- Present)
Mr. Ajay K Sharma (November 2005 - August 2017) [2]
HeadmistressMrs. Mukta Sharma
HeadmasterDr. Yogesh Padegaonkar (vice principal)
Faculty202, all Full time [1]
Number of students7000+ currently enrolled [1]
Area23 acres (93,000 m2) [1]
Color(s)Green and white   
Nickname "The Dipsites"
Affiliations Central Board of Secondary Education, Indian Public Schools' Conference, CBSE Sahodaya School Complex
Website www.dpsbhopal.org

Delhi Public School (DPS), Neelbad, Bhopal, is a public secondary school run jointly by the Delhi Public School Society and the Jagran Social Welfare Society. [3] Started in 2000 by Shri Gurudev Gupta, it is a co-educational day and boarding school with 7000+ students spread across its campus at Bhadbhada Road, Bhopal, India.

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Delhi Public School (DPS), Neebad, Bhopal is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Indian Public Schools' Conference (IPSC).

History

Suicide Incidents

There have been multiple suicides of students from DPS Bhopal.

A Class XI student named Adityaman Singh, hanged himself in his home, convinced he won't be allowed into Class XII, [4] allegedly due to a rule which enabled the school administration to discontinue the admission of a student who performs poorly in Class XI. [5]

Parents say that they were called twice by then vice-principal, Vandana Dhupar, [6] and had been told that if their child doesn’t perform, he will be expelled as per the rules. [7] However, the school administration denied there was any such rule. [8] A day after the suicide, school administration clarified that Adityaman had not failed. [9]

Four Months after this incident, a Class VII student also hanged himself, [10] leaving a note blaming poor marks for his decision. [11]

Co-scholastic activities

The school teams have won several trophies in sports, music and dance, and painting. The students have also won several debates, quizzes, computer related competitions and have also participated in various MUNs. The school also has a football and basketball team.[ citation needed ]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "CBSE mandatory disclosure" (PDF). www.dpsbhopal.org. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
  2. ↑ "Some schools in Bhopal accepting only cash, imposing late fees, parents fume". Hindustan Times. 19 November 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2016. Delhi Public School principal Ajay Sharma told HT..
  3. ↑ "Our Institutions". Jagran Social Welfare Society. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  4. ↑ "Bhopal: Class 11 student of DPS commits suicide after failing in exam". Hindustan Times. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  5. ↑ Pioneer, The. "Failed in exam, DPS student commits suicide". The Pioneer. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  6. ↑ "Delhi Public School Kolar Road | Bhopal". 10 January 2017. Archived from the original on 10 January 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "Bhopal: Parents, school in contradiction over suicide by DPS student". inkl. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  8. ↑ "Bhopal: After suicide, school says boy didn't fail". Hindustan Times. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  9. ↑ "Bhopal: After suicide, school says boy didn't fail". Hindustan Times. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  10. ↑ "सुसाइड से पहले 7वीं के छात्र को WhatsApp पर मिला था मैसेज, 'तेरा झूठ पकड़ा गया'". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 5 July 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  11. ↑ "Life snuffed out: Second suicide by DPS student in four months". The Times of India. 4 July 2016. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 25 April 2024.
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