Maharashtra HSC Textiles study plan

Classify natural and man-made fibres into their sub-groups and write the full classification tree from memory without notes

Describe the physical and chemical properties of cotton, silk, wool, viscose and polyester and tabulate how each behaves to heat, acid, alkali and sunlight

Explain the principles of at least four fibre identification methods: burning test, microscopic test, chemical solubility test and staining test

Practise identifying ten unknown fibre samples by describing the burn odour, flame behaviour, residue and microscopic appearance for each

Revise the week-1 classification by writing a 15-question self-test and answering it closed-book, targeting 80 percent or higher

Define yarn count systems (Ne, Nm, Tex, denier) and solve at least ten numerical conversions between them

Distinguish carded, combed and rotor-spun yarns by their fibre arrangement, strength, evenness and typical end use

Explain twist direction, twist multiplier and its effect on yarn strength, handle and fabric appearance

Sketch the sequence of operations in cotton yarn manufacture from blow room to ring frame and state the purpose of each machine

Draw and label the three basic weaves (plain, twill, satin) on point paper and identify at least five fabrics made from each

Explain the loom motions, primary, secondary and stop motions, and describe the passage of warp through the loom

Compare weft knitting and warp knitting and draw the knit, tuck and miss loops of a single-jersey structure

List the main non-woven web-forming and bonding methods and match each to a named product such as interfacing, wadding or filter fabric

Calculate fabric cover, ends per inch, picks per inch and crimp from given data in at least five practice problems

Explain the chemistry of direct, reactive, vat and acid dye classes and justify which dye class suits cotton, wool and polyester respectively

Describe the stages of dyeing: preparation, dyeing, after-treatment, and list the faults of uneven dyeing and their causes

Compare the main printing methods (block, screen, roller, transfer, digital) on cost, repeat size, sharpness and production speed

Distinguish mechanical and chemical finishes and explain the purpose of mercerising, calendering, sanforising and flame-retardant finishing

Perform standard testing calculations: fabric weight in GSM, tensile strength, tearing strength, abrasion cycles and colour fastness grading on the grey scale

Interpret a test report and state whether a sample passes or fails against a given specification

Take at least eight body measurements on a figure or dress form and record them in a measurement chart with correct landmarks

Draft a basic bodice block and a basic sleeve block to given measurements and check the draft against the measurement chart

Explain the principles of pattern making: dart manipulation, slash-and-spread, pivot method and adding seam allowance

List the sequence of operations in assembling a simple garment and identify the correct seam type and stitch for each stage

Read and interpret at least ten care-label symbols and justify the washing, drying and ironing instructions for cotton, wool and silk garments

Explain stain removal for oil, ink, tea and blood stains and state which reagent and method applies to each

State the colour wheel relationships, primary, secondary, tertiary, complementary, analogous and monochromatic, and apply each to a garment colour scheme

Explain colour attributes of hue, value and saturation and demonstrate how value contrast changes a design

Describe at least six traditional Indian textiles by state, fibre, technique and motif, including Bandhani, Patola, Kanjivaram, Paithani, Chanderi and Kalamkari

Identify the difference between resist dyeing, ikat and block printing using technique descriptions only

Explain the elements and principles of design and apply at least four principles to critique a fabric sample

Map the Indian textile value chain from fibre to retail and name the role of each segment and the main industry bodies and schemes relevant to textiles

Explain the steps of setting up a small textile or garment unit: product selection, market survey, costing, licensing, finance and marketing

Prepare a costing sheet for a simple garment including fabric, trims, labour, overheads and margin

List at least eight career roles in textiles across production, quality, design, merchandising and technical services with the qualification each needs

Revisit weak areas from the week-4 mock test and re-attempt all previously wrong questions

Revise all eight domains using condensed one-page summaries and the personal error log from weeks 1 to 7

Complete two full-length timed mock papers under exam conditions and score each against the marking scheme

Re-solve every question answered wrongly in either mock paper until each is correct without notes

Practise the numerical types most likely to appear: yarn count, GSM, crimp, cover, costing and measurement

Memorise key definitions, fibre properties and traditional-textile facts using spaced-repetition flashcards