CISCE Announces ICSE Class 12 Art Exam Pattern for 2025–26

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations has released the ICSE Class 12 Art Exam Pattern 2025–26. The council will conduct Paper 1 on 28 February 2026 and Paper 2 on 14 March 2026. The revised paper format explains how marks will be distributed across theory and practical components.

The Art exam evaluates creativity, observation skills, accuracy in drawing, and design ability. Students preparing for the examination can now check the complete structure, including section-wise weightage and marking criteria.

ICSE Class 12 Art Exam Pattern 2025–26

The external exam for Class 12 Art includes three main sections. Each section tests a different artistic skill. The marks for every section are clearly defined to help students plan their preparation.

Marks Distribution

• Section A: Still Life / Nature Study – 30 marks
• Section B: Picture Composition – 20 marks
• Section C: Applied Art / Design – 20 marks
• Internal Assessment: Practical Work + Portfolio – 30 marks

Internal assessment will be awarded based on practical art activities, portfolio quality, and continuous performance across the academic year.

ICSE Class 12 Art Question Paper Format 2025–26

The Class 12 Art question paper aims to assess how well students can observe, visualize, and execute creative ideas. The exam contains drawing-based and design-based tasks that require accuracy and artistic balance.

Structure of the Question Paper

• Total Marks: 100
• Theory/Practical (External): 70
• Internal Assessment: 30
• Mode of Exam: Pen and Paper
• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Assessment Areas: Creativity, technique, composition, originality, visual presentation

Section-wise Pattern

• Section A: Still Life or Nature Study – 30 marks
• Section B: Picture Composition – 20 marks
• Section C: Applied Art or Design – 20 marks
• Internal Assessment: Practical Work and Portfolio – 30 marks

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