ISC 2026 Art Paper 3 Question Paper for Class 12

About this paper

This is ISC Class 12 Art Paper 3, Drawing or Painting of a Living Person, set by CISCE for the 2026 examination (code 1226-871C). It carries 100 marks and runs for three hours. The sheet is for the Chief Supervising Examiner, to be used with the Art teacher. The candidate attempts one of two alternatives: a full-length figure of a woman seated on a chair in formal dress, as if waiting for a meeting, or a man seated cross-legged on the floor in a meditative mood. A painted figure must include the relevant background; a drawing should be placed with its size in mind. The UID and Index Number must be written clearly on the front of the work.

Exam

ISC Class 12

Subject

Art

Year

2026

Paper code

1226-871C

Maximum marks

100

Time allowed

3 hours

Questions

2

Pages

2

Answers included

No, questions only

Paper pattern

• Alternatives A and B

  100 marks

  Draw or paint one full figure of a living person; either alternative may be selected

Topics covered

• Drawing or painting a living person
• Full-length seated figure
• Formal attire
• Meditative pose
• Background and placement on the sheet

Questions from this paper

1. Make the full figure of a woman sitting on a chair in formal attire. It must appear that she is waiting for a meeting or an appointment.
2. Draw a man sitting cross-legged on the floor. His demeanour should be of someone in a meditative mode.