ISC 2026 Art Paper 2 Question Paper for Class 12

About this paper

This is ISC Class 12 Art Paper 2, Drawing or Painting from Nature, code 1226-871B, from the 2026 board examination. It carries 100 marks and three hours are allotted. The Chief Supervising Examiner, with the art teacher, sets one of two studies. Alternative A is an ixora flower head on a short stem with a few leaves; if ixora is not available, any multi-headed flower of similar character may be used. Alternative B is a coleus plant growing in a pot, with special attention to the colour gradations and pattern on the leaves, and the pot included in the study. The UID and index number must be written on the front of the work.

Exam

ISC Class 12

Subject

Art

Year

2026

Paper code

1226-871B

Maximum marks

100

Time allowed

3 hours

Pages

2

Answers included

No, questions only

Paper pattern

• Alternative A

  A study of an ixora flower head on a short stem with a few leaves, or a similar multi-headed flower

• Alternative B

  A study of a coleus plant in a pot, including leaf colour, pattern and the pot

Topics covered

• Drawing or painting from nature
• Ixora
• Multi-headed flowers
• Coleus
• Leaf colour and pattern
• Pot plant study

Questions from this paper

1. Make a study of an ixora flower head on a short stem that also has a few leaves; if ixora is not available, use any multi-headed flower of similar character.
2. Study a coleus plant growing in a pot, paying special attention to the colour gradations and pattern on the leaves, and include the pot in the study.