The boarding houses provide a comfortable home away from home. Here the student can unwind or study or chat about the latest trends. The emphasis is here on collective enjoyment. It has all the facilities that help the children live and grow as in their home.

It also recognizes the uniqueness of each individual and enables its members to synergize in a manner that enriches residential community life. The Hostel is designed to provide every facility for study, leisure and enjoyment, which can add so much to the school days and later life.

There are air-conditioned rooms in separate wings for boys & girls. Each room is shared by four students depending on the size of the room and class. A High Definition of TV is provided for both boys and girls separately.

Computer labs are equipped with high-speed internet connection with the latest configuration, printers and scanners.

Each wing of the Hostel has resident staff that looks after the students' welfare and ensures that everything runs smoothly.

Security is world-class, with fire sprinklers/fire alarms, etc., at regular intervals. Students have access to a book shop, a tailor shop and a canteen.

A dedicated and trained team of cooks, supporting staff and Assistant Wardens ensure that hygienic food with variety is provided to all at the proper times. We provide vegetarian items per the menu decided by the Hostel committee consisting of the Hostel Superintendent, Hostel Wardens and student representatives from both girls and boys.

The school clinic functions 24/7 providing first-aid and immediate medical attention. It also provides regular medical facilities to its staff and students and maintains records. If a child needs special medical attention and treatment, the parents are informed, and the child is handed over after seeking permission from the authorities. In an emergency, the school transports the child to the hospital under the supervision of the School Doctor/Nurse.

Admission Procedure

Parents seeking hostel accommodation in the school must submit a written application to the Principal. If the principal grants admission, the parents must deposit the hostel fee with the hotel accounts clerk. After obtaining the hostel fee, parents must report to the hostel superintendent to complete hostel admission formalities. They are to submit the requisite details indicated in the succeeding paragraph. After all the formalities have been completed, the hostel warden is informed accordingly, and the child is allotted a room etc. The Hostel Superintendent /Warden maintains a personal file of each child.

Before a student joins the Hostel, the following documentation formalities must be completed on forms supplied by the hostel superintendent:-

• Certificate from the local Guardian permitting the child to stay with them during sickness
• The Performa duly completed must be handed over to the Hostel Superintendent and placed in the student's personal file.
• A certificate certifies that no cash /costly belongings are in the student's possession.
• A list of articles of clothing and other items to be deposited with the student, a copy to be handed over to the Superintendent/Warden.
• A Health Certificate regarding medical history must be duly checked and signed by the school infirmary in charge, parents and the hostel warden concerned.
• Indemnifying the school against any damage, sickness, accident or death caused in the normal fractioning of usual activities.
• An authority letter from the parent indicates two names and addresses (with two photographs, ID proof, address proof, telephone numbers and e-mail ID) who would act as the local Guardian. Only those persons will be allowed to become local guardians employed and living in a family environment.
• In the case at any point of time, if it is observed that Local Guardians are non-cooperative/inactive, the admission of the boarders will be cancelled, and no fee refund will be given.

Rules and Regulations

• Hostellers will follow the daily routine of the Hostel and school unless exempted on medical grounds or recommended by the Hostel Warden.
• No student will be allowed to enter the Hostel during school hours.
• Hostellers cannot keep more than Rs.250/- in cash or any valuables. No hostel staff is liable for the loss of money possessed without permission.
• Hostellers will not be allowed to keep/take medicines/tonics without the knowledge of the Hostel Warden / Medical Officer.
• Electrical Gadgets like heaters, kettles, irons or other such appliances will not be allowed in the Hostel, or else they will be confiscated permanently, and a fine of Rs.500/- to be imposed.
• Cupboards will be arranged neatly. The Hostel Warden can make surprise checks. Any extra item other than those specified in the hostel kit will be confiscated.
• Results of school tests and examinations will be sent to the parents through the Hostel Wardens within ten days after every exam.
• Any hosteller falling sick will report to the hostel clinic. Emergency cases will be reported immediately to the School Clinic, escorted by the Hostel Warden.
• Hostel Attendance – Morning/Afternoon/Night.
• Leave Rules: 2nd Saturday of the month for the outing at Local Guardian's place. In case it is a working Saturday, then Sunday. Students are allowed to visit their Local Guardians through the system of Gate Pass issued to them by the Hostel Warden. AUTHORITY LETTERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. LOCAL GUARDIANS OR PARENTS MUST COLLECT THEIR WARDS PERSONALLY.
• Entry after monthly outings will be before 6.00 pm on Sunday. No student will be allowed to enter the HostelHostel after 6.00 pm, even while returning from term breaks. If the train and flight timings are after 6.00 pm, they will go to their Local Guardian's place, who will then drop them to the school the next day, before the school begins.

1. All students must report on the scheduled date after vacation/weekend outing, failing which they will be fined Rs1000/- per day, or their admission will be cancelled. If a student is not in a position to return to school on the scheduled date due to an emergency, the same must be informed in writing well in advance to the Principal/Academic Coordinator/Hostel Warden.
2. Any application for attending functions or other events during the school term will not be entertained unless it pertains to the parents or siblings. Written permission for the same must be obtained well in advance from the Principal.
3. In case of a medical issue, a doctor-prescribed certificate will be required to seek prior permission. While returning, the student must submit a Fitness Certificate/Covid negative report.

• Visitors and Parents are not allowed to visit the Hostel Rooms. They will meet their wards at the school's Reception area in the hostel warden's presence.
• Only those will be allowed to become the Local Guardians who have their residences and live in a family environment. No student will be allowed to become a Local Guardian to a hostel student of DPS Bareilly.
• Parents are required to leave a telephone number and address with the Warden, for immediate contact, in case of any emergency.

• Compulsory Study Hours: 9.00 pm to 11.00 pm in the respective rooms. On examination days, the study timings may be extended for self-study, with the prior permission of the respective Warden. However, all room lights must be switched off at 11.30 pm. All students must maintain silence during these hours.
• The hostellers will remain in their rooms after the night roll-call for self-study. The study hour supervision will be done on their respective floors by their respective floor Wardens/ Teachers.
• Meal Timings: As per the School and Hostel schedule.
• Birthday celebrations will be held after dinner in the dining hall between 9.00 pm and 9.30 pm.
• Physical Activity is compulsory for all hostellers unless the school infirmary in charge exempts them. Separate schedules are fixed in the evening. All students are required to wear a Sports Uniform for sports & games.
• Parents and Local Guardians can contact their wards on the provided mobile number between 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm on-call days.
• Students will be punished for scribbling/graffiti on the walls/furniture, using foul language, indulging in unruly behaviour in the corridors, or for any other form of vandalism.
• Serious offences like cheating in examinations, stealing, bullying hostel fellow students, physical violence or damaging school property will be dealt with severely. It could lead to suspension/expulsion from the HostelHostel, depending on the severity of the offence.
• The use of Mobile phones is strictly prohibited in the school/Hostel. If found, it will be confiscated, and a fine of Rs.5000/- will be imposed.
• Parents are requested to keep at least Rs.10 000/- in the school account as pocket money to be used by wards for their personal needs (As we will not allow any cash to be kept by the students). Students will be allowed to withdraw whenever they need.
• No student will be allowed to leave the HostelHostel during the session. If a student wants to become a day scholar from a hosteller, he has to apply two months prior, and he will be given TC for the rest of the session from the school.
• If a parent withdraws their ward from the Hostel, the existing quarter and preceding quarter fee must be paid, which would be non-refundable.
• Parents/Guardians will not be allowed to meet their ward for one or two days without prior information.
• Damage charges for any Hostel property caused by any student will be borne by all the students sharing that particular room/caught at the time of the offence.
• Only one outing is permitted per month (2nd Saturday or last Saturday/Sunday of the month).
• Parents are requested not to force the Warden to talk to the ward except on call day of the ward.
• (Note: Other than scheduled meeting time, parents/local guardians must obtain prior permission by sending an e-mail from any one of the following at least a day in advance.)