Delhi Public School Bhilai is one of the long-established DPS institutions in central India. Founded on 20 August 1985 in collaboration with Bhilai Steel Plant (SAIL), the school began with just over 200 students and has grown into a large CBSE-affiliated campus from Nursery to Class XII. Located in Risali Sector, Bhilai, it admits both BSP-linked and non-BSP families and offers Science, Commerce and Humanities at the senior secondary stage. Hostel facilities are also available. For 2026-27, the school has published current admission instructions and a revised fee structure.

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Admission Process at DPS Bhilai

Admission procedures differ by class. For Nursery in 2026-27, online registration was followed by scrutiny of forms and a draw of lots. The school required the child’s Aadhaar number and personal details matching the birth certificate.

For Class IX, candidates need at least 80% aggregate in the Class VIII half-yearly examination. Eligible applicants take a written test in English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science and Social Science, followed by an interview for shortlisted students.

Class XI registration for non-DPS Bhilai students requires at least 80% aggregate in the five main Class X subjects. Shortlisted applicants are considered through an interview for available seats in Science, Commerce or Humanities.

For Nursery and Class IX in 2026-27, the registration fee was about ₹800 for BSP applicants and ₹1,200 for non-BSP applicants. These are estimated reference amounts based on current admission instructions. Please confirm the final registration charge with the school office before making any payment.

Eligibility Criteria

For Nursery admission in 2026-27, children born between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023 were eligible to register. The school also applies category-related rules for siblings, girl children and alumni.

Class IX applicants must meet the 80% Class VIII half-yearly requirement and qualify through the written test and interview. Class XI applicants from outside DPS Bhilai must meet the Class X academic threshold and the school’s selection process. Admissions to Classes X and XII are handled according to applicable CBSE norms.

DPS Bhilai Fees Structure

The amounts below are estimated reference figures based on the school’s official 2026-27 fee schedule for existing students. DPS Bhilai publishes separate rates for BSP and non-BSP (NBSP) students. Fees can change and new-admission charges may differ. For the final and exact payable amount, parents should confirm the latest fee directly with the school office before payment.

Smart-class charges are separate. Transport is optional at about ₹1,370 per month for township routes and ₹1,650 for outer-township routes. Existing hostel students have a 2026-27 hostel fee of about ₹1.69 lakh.

All figures above should be treated as estimates for reference. Please verify the final tuition, transport, smart-class, hostel and any new-admission charges with the school office before making payment.

DPS Bhilai Contact Details

Address: Delhi Public School, Risali Sector, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh – 490006

Phone: 0788-2273545 / 2273525

Admission Email: admissions@dpsbhilai.in

FAQs

1. What is the difference between BSP and NBSP fee categories?

BSP generally refers to students eligible under the Bhilai Steel Plant-linked category, while NBSP refers to non-BSP students. The school publishes different tuition rates for the two groups.

2. Can a Class IX applicant opt for hostel admission?

Yes. Class IX applicants can opt for hostel facilities, and the school prepares a separate merit list. After the written test, the selected hostel option cannot be changed.

3. What is the hostel cost for a new student?

For 2026-27, the school lists an estimated ₹3.73 lakh package for a new hostel student covering two academic sessions, 2026-27 and 2027-28. It includes hostel admission, refundable caution money, boarding, lodging and miscellaneous charges. Parents should confirm the final amount.

4. Are PEN and APAAR ID required for Class IX admission?

Yes. The 2026-27 Class IX instructions specifically require the student’s PEN and APAAR ID. Parents should obtain these details from the present school before starting online registration.