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To be eligible for admission to Jorhat Engineering College, you need to meet the following eligibility criteria:
Nationality: You must be an Indian citizen.
Age Limit: You should not be older than 21 years of age as on 1st August of the year of admission. However, there is a relaxation of 3 years in the age limit for SC/ST candidates.
Educational Qualification: You should have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as compulsory subjects. You must have also secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates).
Entrance Exam: You need to appear for an entrance exam such as JEE Main, Assam CEE or any other relevant state-level or national-level entrance exam.

It's great to know that you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree. Age is not a barrier to pursuing a Ph.D. if you have the required qualifications and passion for research. Since you have already cleared the NET exam, you can apply for a Ph.D. programme in a university that offers the course in your desired field. You may also check the eligibility criteria of the university to SEE if there is any upper age limit for admission to the Ph.D. programme. You can also check for universities that offer distance or part-time Ph.D. programs, which may be more flexible and suitable for working professionals like you. Additionally, it is recommended that you start preparing a research proposal in your area of interest. A well-written research proposal is an important factor in getting admission to a Ph.D. programme, as it demonstrates your research skills and potential. You may also consider contacting professors or researchers in your field of interest and discussing your research ideas with them. This can help you gain valuable insights into the research field and may also help you find a suitable guide for your Ph.D. thesis. I wish you the best of luck in your pursuit of a Ph.D. degree.

Clearing JEE Advanced is a great achievement in itself, and it increases your chances of getting admission to top engineering colleges in India. However, clearing the exam does not guarantee admission to a particular college or programme as admission depends on various factors such as availability of seats, cutoff scores, reservation policies, and other eligibility criteria. The admission process for JEE Advanced qualified candidates includes participating in JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counseling, where candidates can apply to various colleges and courses based on their ranks and choices. The final admission to the college and course of your choice depends on the availability of seats and your rank in the counseling process. Therefore it is important to research and apply to multiple colleges and courses based on your preferences and eligibility criteria to increase your chances of getting admission to a college and course of your choice.