India's education system is known for its rigorous competitive examinations that act as gateways to prestigious institutions and successful careers. Each year, millions of aspiring students prepare diligently to crack these entrance exams. 

The NTA Exam Calendar has been released, and those aspiring students who have been waiting can now begin their study plans.

1) IIT JEE Advanced 2023

IIT Guwahati will be conducting the JEE Advanced 2023 Exam, and the Admit Card was made available on May 29, 2023. It is a second-level test that students must pass after passing IIT JEE Main 2023. Candidates who place in the top 2.5 lakh in the JEE Main entrance exam will be eligible to sit for the JEE Advanced exam, which will be held on June 4, 2023.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS FOR IIT-JEE Advanced:

ELIGIBILITY	10+2/ IIT JEE Main qualified
EXAM DATE	4 June, 2023
EXAM MODE	Computer- based test
EXAM DURATION	Paper I- 3 hours , paper II- 3 hours
JEE ADVANCED RESULT	18 June, 2023

2) CUET PG 2023

The University Grants Commission has announced that the National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a Common Entrance Test, CUET PG, for graduates pursuing admission to Post Graduate (PG) programmes offered by 42 central universities in the forthcoming academic year. The CUET PG registration period has been extended until May 11, 2023. The admit card will be released in the 1st week of June and the exam is scheduled to be held between 5-12 June 2023.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS for CUET PG 2023:

ELIGIBILITY	Graduated with 50%
EXAM DATE	5-12 June 2023
EXAM MODE	Online
EXAM DURATION	2 hours
CUET Result Date	To be notified

3) AIAPGET 2023

All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2023, scheduled to take place on July 31. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the conducting body for this prestigious exam and has recently released the dates and information brochure. Aspiring candidates can now register online for AIAPGET 2023, with the application window open from May 25 to June 24. This is a golden opportunity for those seeking to pursue postgraduate studies in AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy). Take the first step towards your AYUSH career by registering and submitting your application for AIAPGET 2023 today.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS FOR AIAPGET:

ELIGIBILITY	Passed BAMS/BUMS/BHMS
EXAM DATE	July 31, 2023
EXAM MODE	online
EXAM DURATION	2 hours
AIAPGET Result Date	First week of September 2023

4) CAT 2023

For individuals aspiring to pursue management studies, the Common Admission Test (CAT) is the most significant entrance examination in India. CAT scores are accepted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other renowned business schools across the country. This computer-based test evaluates candidates' aptitude in areas like Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS FOR CAT:

ELIGIBILITY	BACHELOR’S DEGREE WITH 50%
EXAM DATE	26 NOV 2023 (TENTATIVE)
EXAM MODE	ONLINE
EXAM DURATION	2 HOURS
TOTAL MARKS	198

5) NEET SS 2023

The NEET SS 2023 examination will take place on September 9 and 10. NEET SS 2023 test date has been issued by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). Along with the information booklet, the application and other key dates will be notified.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS FOR NEET:

ELIGIBILITY	PG(MS/MD)
EXAM DATE	9-10 SEPT 2023
EXAM MODE	ONLINE
EXAM DURATION	2.5 HOURS
NEET SS RESULT DATE	23 SEPT (Tentative)