Part I: Psychology
50 Marks (50%)
Personality Theories (~15M), Individual Behavior (~15M), Org Psychological Processes (~15M).
Part II: Philosophy
50 Marks (50%)
Ethics Frameworks (~20M), Critical Thinking & Logic (~15M), Contemporary Applications (~15M).
💡 Key Takeaway: Both segments carry exactly 50% weightage. Focus heavily on real-world application of theories rather than just rote memorization.
The passing mark is 50% with zero negative marking. Target the most highly structural and objective chapters first.
1
Ethics & Reasoning (Phil Ch 2 & 3)
Logical fallacies and ethical dilemmas (utilitarian vs. deontological) are highly testable through short business scenarios.
2
Personality & Org Behavior (Psy Ch 2 & 4)
Trait theories (Big Five) and workplace psychology directly yield heavy case-scenario marks.
🎯 Target Outcome: Mastering these 4 core chapters ensures a solid 50-60 mark baseline before diving into broader abstract concepts.
ICAI tests your ability to map real-world scenarios to specific frameworks. Beware of subtle overlaps:
🧠 Theorist Mix-ups
A common trap is attributing Maslow's hierarchy concepts to Herzberg, or confusing Freudian psychoanalysis with Jungian types.
⚖️ Logical Fallacy Identification
You will be given a boardroom debate scenario and asked to identify the exact type of reasoning error (e.g., Ad Hominem vs Straw Man).
⚠️ Watch Out: Create a 1-page summary chart of all major psychologists/philosophers alongside their specific models to avoid exam-day confusion.