Defence Public School is one of the most prestigious School in India. Founded as a Public School, it is a private institution run by Mrs. Jagjit Kaur Arora Principal/ Director of Education. DPS is following the study patter as per the specification of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which is the largest educational board in the country and is duly recognized by the Department of Education, Govt. of NCT Delhi and the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India. And DPS is also offering Coaching for all standards and also prepares students for competitive exams. Life at DPS on a shared commitment to academic excellence, intellectual growth, arts, athletics, high standards of ethical awareness, sportsmanship, and community service. Depth and variety are added to each student"s life by the school"s traditions and accessibility to a broad curriculum. The Academy, though wholly autonomous, proudly upholds its founders" commitment of excellence in all fields, with emphasis on the motto "The Beginning!" Defence Publlic School is the unit of PILOT Foundation (NGO) and named as Defence Public School with the vision of providing more opportunities and growth to esteemed Organization. DPS is a co-educational School. The DPS is among the most distinguished members of Pilot Foundation (NGO), as the path breaker in the pursuit of excellence and its endeavor of integrating quality with quantity, is reflected in the pivotal role it has played in the setting up of DPS, and planning to start additional wings all over India, for which it also co-ordinates their activities as their Linking Academy. Education is a life-long process, but it must develop from firm and broad foundations. The goal of the Academy is to imbibe in the students a love of learning and inculcate in them a desire to excel at every level. The Academy also aims at equipping the student with the intellectual and practical skills that are necessary to meet the inevitable challenges in the future. To sum up, the mission of Defence Public School is “to open doors and open minds” and prepares the ground for the future of the nation. It is beneath the effervescence of its campuses, that the students of DPS find the wellsprings of the professional attitude and vigour, which distinguish it from other schools. Students develop their own abilities and talents, and discover their teaming potential to the fullest, which is reached in an invigorating and competitive atmosphere, created by excellent facilities, and, exposure and guidance provided by a highly qualified and dedicated faculty. The social and moral values, which are ingrained within a broad and balanced curriculum, help to promote confidence, direction, and critical thinking skills, leading to the development of well-adjusted, adaptable and integrated personalities. In other words, Defence Public School offers a comprehensive and holistic education. Besides being committed to academic excellence and providing an education for all round development, another special characteristic of DPS is the appreciation of the worth of the individual student. The Academy is equally committed to the under-represented and less-privileged segments of the population, such as gifted applicants whose parents did not attend school, and children with high potential facing difficult financial circumstances. In other words, children belonging to every strata of society are given the opportunity to study at the School/ Academy. Neither does the Academy discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, caste or creed, in the implementation of its admission policy. These qualities have placed DPS on the forefront of the educational panoramic view of India. There has been a continuity of purpose, underlying the change and growth of the Academy. Over the years, DPS has steadily reflected a spirit of innovation in response to need, and has broadened its educational mission, by creating an academic environment that fosters close association and the exchange of ideas with some of the top Academies/ Schools. All the academic programs and activities at DPS work towards one purpose - to help students develop lives of significance for themselves and for others, true to the traditions of the Academy Motto "The Beginning!".