ISC 2026 Art Paper 2 Improvement Examination Question Paper for Class 12

About this paper

This is ISC Class 12 Art Paper 2, Drawing or Painting from Nature, code 1226-871B-IE, from the 2026 Improvement 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 a Syngonium growing in a pot: the pattern on the leaves should be represented accurately, and the pot must be drawn as well. Alternative B is a bunch of grapes, either green or purple, with the shape and shine of each grape brought out so that the character of the fruit is clear. The candidate's UID and index number must be written clearly on the front of the work.

Exam

ISC Class 12

Subject

Art

Year

2026

Paper code

1226-871B-IE

Maximum marks

100

Time allowed

3 hours

Pages

2

Answers included

No, questions only

Paper pattern

• Alternative A

  A detailed study of a Syngonium in a pot, including the leaf pattern and the pot

• Alternative B

  A detailed study of a bunch of green or purple grapes, including shape and shine

Topics covered

• Drawing or painting from nature
• Syngonium
• Leaf pattern
• Pot plant study
• Grapes
• Fruit shape and shine

Questions from this paper

1. Make a detailed study of a Syngonium growing in a pot, representing the pattern on the leaves accurately and drawing the pot as well.
2. Make a detailed study of a bunch of grapes, either green or purple, capturing the shape and shine of each grape.