ISC 2026 Fashion Designing Question Paper for Class 12

About this paper

This is the ISC Class 12 Fashion Designing Paper 1 (Theory) from the 2026 board examination, code 1226-865A. It carries 70 marks and lasts three hours, with an extra fifteen minutes for reading only. All twelve questions are compulsory. Section A has fourteen one-mark items, mixing very short answers, multiple choice and an assertion–reason question, including two that refer to a picture. Section B has seven four-mark questions, with an internal choice in two of them. Section C has four seven-mark questions, with an internal choice in the last. The paper moves from fibre tests, weaves and yarn spinning to European fashion history and the draping of traditional Indian costumes. This copy has the questions only.

Exam

ISC Class 12

Subject

Fashion Designing

Year

2026

Paper code

1226-865A

Maximum marks

70

Time allowed

3 hours + 15 min reading

Questions

12

Pages

7

Answers included

No, questions only

Paper pattern

• Section A

  14 marks

  Question 1 with fourteen one-mark parts: very short answers, multiple choice and one assertion–reason item, two of them based on a picture

• Section B

  28 marks

  Questions 2–8, four marks each; internal choice in two questions

• Section C

  28 marks

  Questions 9–12, seven marks each; internal choice in Question 12, which asks for a sketch

Topics covered

• Textile fibres and fibre identification
• Yarns and spinning
• Weaves and fabric construction
• Knitting, braiding and lace
• Blended fabrics
• Dimensional stability
• Patola saree
• European fashion from the First World War to the Punk period
• Clothing rationing
• Maharashtra saree drape
• Traditional costume of Kashmir

Questions from this paper

1. Write a short note on the tests used to identify cotton and silk fibres in a fabric.
2. Briefly explain any four features of a traditional Patola saree.
3. Name the popular and simple method used to manufacture polyester, nylon and glass fibres, and explain how it works.
4. Ruma is opening a nursing home and must buy fabric in bulk for bedding, surgical gowns, caps and masks. Suggest a fabric and give three reasons for your choice.
5. Discuss any four effects of the First World War on fashion among women in Europe, and write a short note on the rationing of clothes in Europe during the Second World War.
6. Draw a sketch of the saree worn by the women of Maharashtra and explain how it is draped.