Vishys worst nightmare-failing the UPSCs Civil Services exam-has come true. He is plagued by insecurity fear and doubts. The mother of all competitive examinations has rejected him and he needs a reason to live. So what does he do? He tells his best friend Rithika I love you. Will you marry me? In Once Upon an IAS Exam twenty-five-year-old Vishy tries to overcome the uncertainty and confusion about his future and figure out ways of convincing Rithika to marry him.