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{{short description|Delhi Public school in Jammu, India (DPS Jammu)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox school
| name = Delhi Public School
| native_name = DPS Jammu
| logo = File:DPS, Jammu.png
| alt =
| caption =
| motto = Service Before Self
| motto_translation =
| location = Maharaja Hari Singh Marg
| city = [[Jammu]]
| state = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
| country = [[India]]
| coordinates = {{Coord|32.7264375|74.8661875|format=dms|type:edu_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| other_name = DPS Jammu
| former_name = 
| type = Private school
| religious_affiliation =
| established = 1998
| founders = [[Ajatshatru Singh]] and Kuwarani Ritu Singh
| chairperson = Ajatshatru Singh
| closed = 
| school_board = CBSE
| district = Jammu
| authority = Delhi Public School Society
| oversight = 
| principal = Ruchi Chabra
| head = Meenu Gupta
| staff =
| faculty = 231
| grades = 
| gender = Co-Educational
| age_range = 3 - 16 Years
| enrollment = 4284 Students
| language = English
| campus_size = 11.20 Acres
| campus_type = Urban
| colors = 
| accreditation = 
| publication =
| classes_offered = Pre-nursery to class XII
| yearbook =
| affiliation = [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]]
| website = https://dpsjammu.in
| footnotes =
}}

'''Delhi Public School, Jammu''' commonly known as '''DPS Jammu''' (established in 1998), is a [[Mixed-sex education|co-educational]] day and private boarding school affiliated with the CBSE. Operated by the [[Delhi Public School Society]], it serves students from Pre-nursery to class XII. Situated in the city of [[Jammu]], it is the inaugural branch of the DPS Society in Jammu & Kashmir.

== History ==
Founded in 1998 by the president of 'Rajput Charitable Trust' (RCT), Ajastshatru Singh and his wife Kr. Ritu Singh, Delhi Public School, Jammu, is the first branch of the Delhi Public School Society in [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu & Kashmir]].<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=About Delhi Public School, Jammu |url=https://dpsjammu.in/about.aspx |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=dpsjammu.in}}</ref>

== Location ==
DPS Jammu is located on Maharaja Hari Singh Marg, Residency Road, [[Jammu]].

== Campus ==
The main campus, spanning 11.20 acres, includes classrooms, science and [[computer lab]]s, a 13,924-square-meter playground, a library with over 24,000 books, and a clinic with a [[resident doctor]]. Additionally, the school offers as a swimming pool, indoor games area, dance rooms, and music rooms. Furthermore, a fleet of approximately 50 buses serves extensive city areas.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2013-02-14 |title=Delhi Public School, Jammu |url=https://www.educationworld.in/delhi-public-school-jammu/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=EducationWorld |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":6" />

== Academics ==
The school follows the [[Central Board of Secondary Education]] system offering education from pre-nursery to class XII. It employs a four-cycle test assessment pattern for classes I to VIII, issuing detailed report cards with subject grades.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-02-03 |title=DPS Jammu: Admission 2024-25, Application Form, Fee Structure, Contact Details. |url=https://www.edudwar.com/dps-jammu/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Edudwar |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=About Delhi Public School, Jammu |url=https://dpsjammu.in/about.aspx |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=dpsjammu.in}}</ref><ref name=":6" />

The school consistently secures top rankings, notably being acknowledged as the leading CBSE School in Jammu city.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Jammu |first=DPS |title=Prospectus |url=https://dpsjammu.in/admin_panel/files/1202216055945.pdf }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Excelsior |first=Daily |date=2019-12-14 |title=DPS Jammu, DPS Nagbani in India's top 10 CBSE Schools |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/dps-jammu-dps-nagbani-in-indias-top-10-cbse-schools/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=DailyExcelsior |language=en-US}}</ref> In September 2018, it received the Excellence in School Leadership and Leaders – Pillars in Education award in the North Schools CBSE category at the North Educator's Summit & Merit Awards in [[New Delhi]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Excelsior |first=Daily |date=2018-09-09 |title=DPS Jammu awarded for Excellence in School Leadership |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/dps-jammu-awarded-excellence-school-leadership/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=DailyExcelsior |language=en-US}}</ref> It received the 'Best in Academic Excellence' Award for ICT implementation and Sports Education from Brainfeed for the academic years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-01 |title=JSS Jammu accredited with Brainfeed's School Excellence Award |url=https://statetimes.in/jss-jammu-accredited-with-brainfeeds-school-excellence-award/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Statetimes |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=DPS Jammu Awarded Brainfeed School Excellence Award 2020 - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir |url=https://www.earlytimes.in/newsdet.aspx?q=284797 |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=www.earlytimes.in}}</ref><ref name=":7" />

In December 2018, it received the [[International School Award]] and [[British Council]] accreditation for the academic session 2017-18, spanning from 2018 to 2021.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Excelsior |first=Daily |date=2018-12-05 |title=DPS gets International School Award |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/dps-gets-international-school-award/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=DailyExcelsior |language=en-US}}</ref> The school's nomination in 2019 for India's Top 50 Prestigious Jury Awards resulted in it receiving the 'Great Legacy in Education (K-12)' award at the Maharashtra Educators Summit-2019 in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Excelsior |first=Daily |date=2019-09-16 |title=DPS wins 'Great Legacy in Education' Award |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/dps-wins-great-legacy-in-education-award/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=DailyExcelsior |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2021, it's students achieved a [[Guinness World Records|Guinness World Record]] for the 'Most People Assembling Sundial Kit' during the 6th [[India International Science Festival|Indian International Science Festival]]. The event was organized virtually by the [[Ministry of Science and Technology (India)|Ministry of Science and Technology]][[Ministry of Earth Sciences|, Ministry of Earth Science]], and Vijnana Bharati.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Excelsior |first=Daily |date=2021-01-12 |title=DPS students make Guinness World Record for 'Sundial Kit' |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/dps-students-make-guinness-world-record-for-sundial-kit/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=DailyExcelsior |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=DPS Jammu students create Guinness world records - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir |url=https://www.earlytimes.in/newsdet.aspx?q=307090 |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=www.earlytimes.in}}</ref>

'''Extracurricular activities'''

The school offers a diverse array of extra and co-curricular activities such as singing, dancing, [[Theatre studies|dramatics]], [[debate]]s, [[elocution]], and various sports.<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=DPS holds tug of war competition |url=https://statetimes.in/amp/dps-holds-tug-of-war-competition/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=Statetimes |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Excelsior |first=Daily |date=2023-08-26 |title=DPS School holds function |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/dps-school-holds-function/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=DailyExcelsior |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=DPS Jammu shines in inter-school chess tournament |url=http://risingkashmir.com/dps-jammu-shines-in-inter-school-chess-tournament-8cf237ab-9311-437f-b08b-26c5f3135ee3 |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=risingkashmir.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=DPS Jammu students excel in American Mathematics contest - Jammu Links News |url=https://www.jammulinksnews.com/mb/newsdet.aspx?q=314457 |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=www.jammulinksnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Excelsior |first=Daily |date=2023-09-18 |title=DPS students shine in TT C'ship |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/dps-students-shine-in-tt-cship/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=DailyExcelsior |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Excelsior |first=Daily |date=2014-05-08 |title=The students of Delhi Public School (DPS) Jammu, who won 9 gold medals in the Inter-School Swimming Competition, organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports in Jammu recently. Sanand Sharma bagged 4 gold, Sidhant Sharma (3 gold), Shiv Chanda (1 gold) and Lakshit Gupta (1 gold). Additional Director/Principal of the School, Dr D Joseph lauded the efforts of the medal winners and their coach, Ravinder Singh Deonia for this achievement. |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/students-delhi-public-school-dps-jammu-won-9-gold-medals-inter-school-swimming-competition-organized-department-youth-services-sports-jammu-recently-sanand-shar/ |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=DailyExcelsior |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Education system ==
The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education system.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Jammu |first=DPS |title=School Information |url=https://dpsjammu.in/old/DPSJammuSchoolInfo.pdf }}</ref>

== Governance ==
Delhi Public School, Jammu is operated by the [[Delhi Public School Society]] as a franchised institution.<ref name=":9" /> It is led by Principal Ms. Ruchi Chabra, with [[Ajatshatru Singh]] as President, Kuwarani Ritu Singh as Pro Vice Chairperson, Meenu Gupta as Vice Principal, Ravi Kumar Kotroo as Headmaster, and Umesh Kumar Sharma as Deputy Headmaster. Additionally, Rimpi Sharma and Anu Bali serve as Deputy Headmistress and Coordinator/Supervisor, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |title=School Management - Delhi Public School, Jammu |url=https://dpsjammu.in/management.aspx |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=dpsjammu.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=DPS Jammu organizes meeting of CBSE 'Hubs of Learning' - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir |url=https://www.earlytimes.in/newsdet.aspx?q=269789 |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=www.earlytimes.in}}</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-13 |title=Mayor takes anti-polythene campaign to DPS, other schools |url=https://statetimes.in/mayor-takes-anti-polythene-campaign-to-dps-other-schools/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Statetimes |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Excelsior |first=Daily |date=2023-08-03 |title=DPS students shine at Int'l event |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/dps-students-shine-at-intl-event/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=DailyExcelsior |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":6" />

== Incidents ==
On 4 December 2023, the [[Jammu and Kashmir Police]] conducted searches at Delhi Public School, Jammu, in response to a reported threat of a potential institution-wide explosion. Accompanied by a [[Bomb disposal|bomb disposal squad]], the police conducted thorough searches on the premises with students inside. Subsequently, the reported threat was confirmed to be a [[hoax]], and no [[explosive]] material was discovered during the extensive searches.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-06 |title=Police conducts searches inside DPS Jammu after threat call to blow up building |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/jammu/police-conducts-searches-dps-jammu-threat-call-9056887/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-06 |title=DPS Jammu Receives Bomb Threat Via Call, No Explosives Found |url=https://www.news18.com/education-career/dps-jammu-receives-bomb-threat-via-call-no-explosives-found-8693478.html |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

== Notable alumni ==
*Owais Ahmed Rana (IAS officer)<ref>{{Cite web |title=DPS Jammu organises investiture ceremony |url=https://statetimes.in/amp/dps-jammu-organises-investiture-ceremony/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Statetimes |language=en-US}}</ref>
*Akshay Labroo (IAS officer)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Excelsior |first=Daily |date=2018-04-28 |title=3 more candidates from J&K crack Civil Services with flying colours |url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/3-more-candidates-from-jk-crack-civil-services-with-flying-colours/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=DailyExcelsior |language=en-US}}</ref>
*Asim Riaz (Actor)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bigg Boss 13: Asim Riaz, Mahira Sharma's Jammu connection |url=https://ianslife.in/entertainment/bigg-boss-13-asim-riaz-mahira-sharmas-jammu-connection |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=IANS Life |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=A look at Bigg Boss 13 fame Asim Riaz's journey to fame |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/photo/A-look-at-Bigg-Boss-13-first-runner-up-Asim-Riazs-journey-in-the-house-79863/16 |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref>
*Shivan Khajuria (Actor)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-08 |title=Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai new star cast Samridhii Shukla, Shehzada Dhami and others' educational qualifications |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/photos/yeh-rishta-kya-kehlata-hai-new-star-cast-samridhii-shukla-shehzada-dhami-and-others-educational-qualifications-celebs-photos-entertainment-news-2681521/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=www.bollywoodlife.com |language=en}}</ref>
*Soham Kamotra (Chess Player)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Commonwealth Chess Championship: DPS alumni Soham Kamotra wins Gold for India |url=http://risingkashmir.com/commonwealth-chess-championship-dps-alumni-soham-kamotra-wins-gold-for-india-8a28ce46-a91e-417d-be87-0aeb879d064d |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=risingkashmir.com}}</ref>
*Sahaj Sabharwal (Writer)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sahaj Sabharwal of DPS Jammu publishes his first book - Early Times Newspaper Jammu Kashmir |url=https://www.earlytimes.in/newsdet.aspx?q=273322 |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=www.earlytimes.in}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Delhi Public School Society]]

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
*[https://dpsjammu.in/ Official website]

{{DPS Society aegis}}
{{CBSE|state=expanded}}

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[[Category:Delhi Public School Society]]
[[Category:CBSE Delhi]]
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[[Category:Schools in Jammu (city)]]
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