Academic calendar
Academic Session 2026-2027 runs Apr 3, 2026 – Mar 23, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- Aeross
- The aerospace and aviation society.
B
- BH
- The Boys' Hostel, the residential wing for male students on campus.
- Blue Tie
- A prestigious uniform accessory awarded to students who have earned the Scholar Badge for several consecutive years.
- Boys' Hostel
- The residential wing dedicated to male students, located within the school premises.
- Boys' Wing
- The designated residential section for male students within the hostel complex.
- Bunking
- The act of skipping a class or leaving the school premises without authorization.
C
- Canteen
- The on-campus food stall primarily used by day scholars for snacks and lunch.
- Canteen Break
- The designated time in the school schedule for students to visit the canteen.
- Chaud
- Local slang referring to a sense of power, social dominance, or perceived arrogance within the student hierarchy.
- Contis
- Short for 'Continuations,' referring to parties or social gatherings held by students.
D
- Day Scholar
- A student who commutes to school daily and does not live in the residential facilities.
- Dayie
- A day scholar; a student who commutes to school daily rather than living in the hostel.
- DebSoc
- The Debating Society, which manages MUNs (Model United Nations) and parliamentary debates.
- Dhakkan
- A lighthearted insult for someone acting foolishly or slowly.
- Dicky
- Refers to the boot of a car, often mentioned in the context of 'car-o-bar' or social meetups near vehicles.
- Digex
- The Digital Excellence club, focusing on photography, filmmaking, and creative design.
- Dipsite
- A student or alumnus of Delhi Public School, used as a primary mark of identity.
- Dipsonian
- A current student or alumnus of Delhi Public School.
- DPSite
- A term of identity for any current student or alumnus of the Delhi Public School system.
E
- Ex-Dipsonian
- A formal term used to refer to a graduate or former student of the school.
- Expressions
- The school's theatre and dramatics club.
- Exun
- Experts Unlimited; the school's highly prestigious computer and technology club.
F
- Fuchcha
- A fresher or new student (general Delhi slang widely used on campus).
G
- GH
- The Girls' Hostel, the residential wing for female students on campus.
- Girls' Hostel
- The residential wing dedicated to female students, located within the school premises.
- Girls' Wing
- The designated residential section for female students within the hostel complex.
H
- HB
- The Hostel Block, the primary residential building for boarding students.
- Hostel
- The on-campus residential facility for boarders, divided into the Boys' Hostel and Girls' Hostel.
- Hostel Mess
- The specific dining area within the residential block, distinct from the day-scholar canteen.
- Hostel Side
- The general area of the campus where the residential buildings and mess are located.
- Hostel Wing
- Specific residential sections within the boarding house, often used to denote seniority or block location.
- Hosteler
- A student who resides in the school's hostel rather than commuting from home.
I
- Internal
- A student who has been at the school since the primary years, as opposed to 'newcomers' who join in Class XI.
J
- Juice Shop
- A popular spot near the sports area for fresh beverages.
M
- Maggu
- A term for a student who studies excessively or relies on rote memorization.
- Mess
- The central dining hall where all residential meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner) are served.
- Mess Committee
- A group of students and staff who manage the dining hall menu and food quality.
- Mess Food
- The collective term for the daily catered meals provided to hostelers.
- Musoc
- The Music Society, encompassing the school's western and Indian classical music groups.
N
- New Hostel
- A newer residential wing often housing specific grade levels or overflow students.
- Night Canteen
- A late-night eatery on campus popular with hostelers for snacks like Maggi or sandwiches.
- Night-out
- A term used by hostelers for staying awake all night to study or socialize, often before exams.
P
- Proxy
- The practice of a student calling out 'present' for an absent classmate during the attendance roll call.
Q
- Quiz Club
- The society dedicated to competitive trivia and inter-school quizzing.
R
- Ratta
- The act of rote learning or 'mugging up' information without deep understanding.
- RKP
- Common shorthand for the R.K. Puram campus, the flagship school of the DPS Society.
- RKP-ite
- A student specifically attending the R.K. Puram campus, often used to distinguish from other branches.
- RKPian
- A student specifically attending the R.K. Puram campus, often used to distinguish from other branches.
- RoboKnights
- The official robotics and engineering club of the campus.
S
- Scholar Badge
- A prestigious academic award consisting of a physical badge and a navy blue blazer for top performers.
- Sec-12
- Local shorthand referring to the school's location in Sector 12, R.K. Puram.
- Section
- The specific class group a student belongs to (e.g., '12-S'), often used as a primary social identifier.
- Section-shuffle
- The process of reassigning students to different class sections, usually occurring after 10th grade.
- Section-shuffling
- The process of reorganizing student sections (classes) based on academic performance or stream choices.
- SSL
- Social Service League; the student organization dedicated to community service and charity.
- Sup
- Short for Superintendent, the faculty member in charge of hostel welfare and discipline.
- SUPW
- Officially 'Socially Useful Productive Work'; often used to refer to hobby periods or light-hearted 'busy work'.
- SUPW
- Socially Useful Productive Work; a mandatory category of non-academic clubs and vocational activities.
T
- The Canteen
- The cafeteria area used by day scholars and staff for snacks, beverages, and lunch.
- The Hostel
- The general term for the on-campus residential facilities, primarily housing outstation students.
- The Mess
- The primary dining hall for residential students (hostellers) providing all daily meals.
- Tuck Shop
- The on-campus canteen where students buy snacks, beverages, and basic school supplies.
W
- Weekly
- A weekly boarder who stays in the hostel during the school week and returns home for weekends.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- A-Block
- One of the main academic wings containing classrooms and laboratories.
- Academic Block
- The main building housing classrooms and administrative offices.
- AV Room
- The Audio-Visual room, a common venue for seminars, guest lectures, and multimedia presentations.
- AVH
- The Audio Visual Hall, used for seminars, presentations, and indoor events.
- AVR
- The Audio-Visual Room, a specialized hall for seminars, guest lectures, and multimedia presentations.
- Blossoms Block
- The building wing primarily housing the junior-most classes (Class VI).
- Boarder
- A student who lives on campus in the hostel rather than commuting daily.
- Bus Route
- The specific number and path assigned to the school's private transport fleet for day scholars.
- Bus Routes
- The extensive network of school buses (e.g., 'Route 42') that is the primary transit for day scholars.
- CB Block
- A major academic block housing various classrooms.
- Dips Diary
- The essential school almanac and planner that students are required to carry daily for notices and scheduling.
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- DPS Newtown Tuck Shop
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- DPS Ruby Park Canteen
- F-Block
- The main academic building wing that primarily houses the senior secondary (Class 11 and 12) classrooms.
- Founder's Day
- The major annual event celebrating the school's history, involving massive student participation.
- Gate 1
- The main entrance of the school used for student arrival and official visitors.
- Gate Pass
- A mandatory signed permit required for any hosteler to exit the school gates.
- I-Card
- The mandatory student identification card required for entry and library services.
- IB Wing
- The dedicated section of the campus for students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program.
- ID Card
- Mandatory identification worn on a lanyard; required for entry and library transactions.
- Junior Wing
- Refers to the separate feeder campuses, specifically Vasant Vihar (VV) and East of Kailash (EOK).
- Late Slip
- A formal note issued by the gate security or office for students arriving after the first bell.
- Late Start
- A policy where school begins later than usual, often due to extreme weather conditions in Delhi.
- Main Building
- The central academic block containing the majority of classrooms and administrative offices.
- Monday Test
- The weekly examination system where a specific subject is tested every Monday morning.
- New Building
- The modern academic block that primarily houses senior secondary classrooms (Grades 11 and 12).
- Night Out
- Formal permission for a hosteler to stay overnight at their local guardian's residence.
- Night Prep
- The scheduled, supervised study period held every evening for students living in the hostel.
- OAT
- The Open Air Theatre, a large outdoor amphitheater used for morning assemblies and cultural events.
- Open Air Theatre
- The OAT, used for school assemblies, performances, and cultural events.
- Open Day
- The scheduled parent-teacher meeting day where report cards are typically distributed.
- Open House
- The official term for Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTM) held to discuss academic progress.
- Out pass
- A specific permit signed by the warden allowing hostelers to leave the premises with a guardian.
- Outing
- The designated Sunday window when hostelers are permitted to leave campus for leisure.
- Outpass
- A mandatory written permit required for hostel students to leave the campus for outings or home visits.
- Prep
- Designated, supervised study hours in the evening that all hostel residents must attend.
- RFID
- The Radio Frequency Identification system embedded in student ID cards to track entry and exit from the campus and buses.
- Roll Call
- The mandatory evening attendance check performed by hostel wardens to ensure all residents are present.
- Route List
- The official directory of school bus numbers and stops used for daily student transit.
- Scholar Badge
- A prestigious academic award consisting of a physical blue badge worn on the school blazer; earning it for multiple years leads to a 'Gold Medal.'
- Scholar Badge Ceremony
- A major annual logistics event where academic awards are formally distributed to eligible students.
- School Bus
- The primary mode of transport for day scholars, following specific numbered routes across the city.
- Senior Wing
- The main campus area and building complex serving students in classes VI through XII.
- Sick Bay
- The on-campus medical clinic or infirmary for students who feel unwell during school hours.
- Sports Complex
- The facility housing the gymnasium, swimming pool, and indoor sports courts.
- Stayback
- An official extension of school hours for students participating in sports practice or club activities.
- The Audi
- The school auditorium, the primary venue for assemblies, 'Freshers' Night,' and inter-school fests.
- Zero Period
- An early morning time slot before the official start of classes used for club meetings or extra help.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Session 2026-2027 runs Apr 3, 2026 – Mar 23, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 63 approved campus terms and 48 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.