EducationUSA reports “From May to August 2023, consular offices in India expect a record number of U.S. visa applications from students looking for appointments in June and July. Increased demand and staffing constraints will make it more difficult to obtain appointments than in the past two years.”
For the latest information about wait times, see https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html.
If possible, admission decisions on international applications should be made by March 15, 2023.