Delhi Public School (DPS) is a prestigious K–12 school chain in India (130+ branches) with a strict uniform policy that fosters discipline and identity. DPS students wear season-specific sets in school colors (white + bottle-green). Each uniform has the DPS crest embroidered on the pocket. The DPS Society mandates consistent patterns and colors across all its schools. This guide breaks down the DPS uniform by season, lists common items (shirts, trousers, skirts, etc.), notes house/sports kits, and gives local buying advice.
Summer Uniform Essentials
A DPS summer uniform is mostly white. Boys in Classes I–III wear white half-pants, and older boys (IV–XII) wear full-length white trousers. Girls up to Class III wear a white frock, and from Class IV onward a knee-length white skirt (often divided). All students pair the outfit with a half-sleeve white shirt (with the DPS monogram on the pocket). They also wear a green-striped white sock and black leather school shoes with a plain black belt.
- House T-shirts: On sports/house days (often Wednesdays or Fridays), students swap the shirt for their house-colored T-shirt and matching track bottoms. For example, one DPS house might use a green collar T-shirt.
- Footwear: Apart from black shoes, white sports shoes are allowed only on designated games days.
- Accessories: Girls may tie hair with green bands/ribbons. Hats or caps are sometimes part of summer wear (cream color for Sikh boys, etc., in some DPS branches).
Winter Uniform Components
When temperatures drop, DPS students add layers in school colors. A bottle-green V-neck sweater (plain, no pattern) is worn by all from Class I to XII. A matching bottle-green blazer is compulsory every day except Wednesdays/Fridays (sports days).
Boys’ winter set: White full-sleeve shirt with monogram, grey woolen trousers, bottle-green sweater/blazer, and a dark-green tie with the school emblem. They wear grey socks (often with green stripes) and black leather shoes. A black school belt and metal school badge (logo pin) finish the look.
Girls’ winter set: White full-sleeve shirt with monogram, grey woolen skirt or trousers, bottle-green sweater/blazer, and the same dark-green tie and belt. Footwear is black shoes with grey/green-striped socks. Long hair must be tied back (with green ribbons) to maintain neatness.
(Example: DPS Prayagraj specifies grey trousers and white shirts for winter, with green sweater/blazer for both boys and girls.)
House Dress & Sports Kit
Each DPS branch has a House system (e.g. Red/Blue/Green/Yellow House), so students wear colored house T-shirts on special days. For instance, DPS “Green House” uses a bottle-green polo T-shirt.
Sports/PE kit: All students get a DPS tracksuit for physical education and inter-house sports. These are usually bottle-green with the DPS logo. For example, a typical DPS tracksuit (jacket + pants) retails around ₹1,250. Note: DPS HRIT (Ghaziabad) explicitly calls for “Green track suits with house T-shirt on all Wednesdays and working Saturdays”. So on those days, students come in their house T-shirt and green track pants instead of the formal uniform.
Where to Buy DPS Uniforms (Delhi NCR)
DPS schools typically supervise uniform quality and, where available, run in-school uniform shops to ensure approved designs and standards. For example, the in-school uniform shop at Delhi Public School Allahabad sells official sets with school-approved fabrics, crests and rates (design, quality & rates supervised by the school).
Several online vendors sell DPS uniform pieces nationwide. Companies like UniformUncle and AllSchoolUniform list official items with size options; one retailer, for example, shows a DPS boys’ full-sleeve white shirt at about ₹420 (after discount) and grey trousers at about ₹480. Online stores often offer elastic-waist options, embroidery services and convenient size charts.
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DPS Uniform Prices & Sizes
Uniform prices vary by retailer and year, but approximate ranges (Delhi 2025–26) are:
- White Shirt (boys/girls): ~₹350–550 (UniformUncle lists a boys’ white shirt ~₹550; AllSchoolUniform shows ~₹420).
- White Frock/Skirt: ~₹400–650 (e.g. girls’ white frock ₹550; skirt ~₹370).
- Trousers (grey wool): ~₹400–600 (eg. ₹480–620 size-dependent).
- Bottle-Green Blazer: ~₹1,200–1,600 (consult uniform shops; typical DPS blazers are above ₹1,000).
- Ties & Belts: DPS ties (elastic green with emblem) ~₹40; belts (plain black with metal DPS buckle) ~₹100–150.
- Sweaters/Tracksuit: Sweater ~₹500–700; tracksuit set ~₹1,250.
Most shops provide size charts (chest for shirts 30–44 inches, waist 24–40, etc.) – always measure your child (chest/bust and waist) and consult the store’s chart. Ordering a size up is often recommended for growing kids.
Caring for Your DPS Uniform
Uniform fabrics should be durable but care is essential to keep them crisp. Here are tips from uniform experts:
- Wash in Cold Water & Inside-Out: Turn shirts and blazers inside-out before machine washing in cold water. This preserves fabric color and logo embroidery.
- Avoid Chlorine Bleach: Do not use chlorine bleach on any DPS uniform items. Chlorine bleach will yellow white shirts and fade/ruin green dyes and emblems. Use mild detergent and non-chlorine stain remover (like OxiClean) for tough spots.
- Pre-Soak Stains: Apply a stain remover or soaking solution on ink, curry, or grass stains before washing. Do not rub fabric harshly.
- Dry Properly: Tumble dry on low or hang-dry uniforms. For pleated skirts, smooth pleats by hand and hang-dry to keep them sharp. Over-drying can shrink clothes or damage logos.
- Iron with Care: Iron only on appropriate heat settings. Avoid ironing over the DPS crest; if needed, iron around it or use a cloth barrier.
- Label Everything: Sew name-labels on each garment – schools like DPS advise this. Washed clothes often mix up, and unlabeled uniforms can get lost or misplaced.
FAQs about DPS Uniforms
What exactly is the DPS uniform?
DPS uniforms typically consist of a white shirt with the school monogram, paired with white pants (or skirts/frocks for girls) in summer, and grey wool trousers in winter. Bottle-green elements (blazer, sweater, tie, belt) complete the winter set. A colored house T-shirt and tracksuit are used on sports days.How much does a DPS uniform cost?
Costs vary by item: a white shirt is roughly ₹400–550; trousers ₹400–500; a bottle-green blazer often ₹1,200+. Accessories: tie ~₹40, belt ₹100–150. Remember shops may have discounts; always check current prices.Where can I buy DPS uniforms near me?
First ask the school if they have a uniform shop on site (many do). Otherwise, visit local school uniform retailers in your area (Delhi has many in Cantonment, Nangal Raya, Vasant Kunj, etc.). The DPS Vasant Kunj bulletin, for example, lists shop names and numbers. You can also buy from online uniform stores (search by school name) or contact big uniform vendors who offer DPS uniform packages.How do I find the right size (size chart)?
Measure your child’s chest (around fullest part) and waist against the size chart of the garment. DPS uniforms often use chest-sizes (30, 32, 34, … up to 44 inches). If between sizes, go larger to allow growth. Retailers usually provide measurement charts on their product pages.Can girls wear trousers instead of skirts (or vice versa)?
Uniform rules vary by school. Some DPS branches allow girls to choose trousers instead of skirts for comfort; others require skirts. Check your branch’s guidelines. (For example, DPS Prayagraj’s winter rules allow girls a grey full trouser with shirt.)How should I wash a white DPS shirt to keep it bright?
Pre-treat stains (especially for curry, ink, or grease) before washing. Use cold or warm water, and a detergent meant for whites. Avoid chlorine bleach (it can turn whites yellow). Instead, soak stubborn whites in an oxygen-based whitener. Turn the shirt inside-out, then machine wash on a gentle or normal cycle. Line-dry or tumble-dry on low heat.
