Course Overview
Mining Engineering is a 4-year B.Tech program that focuses on the extraction and processing of minerals from the earth. The curriculum covers mine planning, drilling, blasting, ventilation, safety, and environmental management. Graduates have career opportunities in mining companies, government sectors, and research organizations.
Duration:
4 years (8 semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise):
Semester 1:
Mathematics-I
Physics
Chemistry
Basics of Mining Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Environmental Science
Communication Skills
Semester 2:
Mathematics-II
Engineering Drawing and Graphics
Programming in C/C++
Introduction to Mining Technology
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Thermodynamics
Semester 3:
Mathematics-III (Probability and Statistics)
Mine Surveying
Fluid Mechanics
Rock Mechanics and Ground Control
Geology for Mining Engineers
Strength of Materials
Semester 4:
Surface Mining
Mine Ventilation and Environmental Engineering
Mine Machinery-I
Explosives and Blasting Techniques
Mineral Processing
Elective I (e.g., Geotechnical Engineering, Mine Planning)
Semester 5:
Underground Mining Methods
Mine Safety Engineering
Mine Machinery-II
Computer Applications in Mining
Elective II (e.g., Mine Management, Tunneling Engineering)
Minor Project
Semester 6:
Mine Economics
Mine Hazards and Disaster Management
Mine Environmental Engineering
Mineral Exploration Techniques
Elective III (e.g., Sustainable Mining, Mining Geology)
Internship/Industrial Training
Semester 7:
Mine Closure and Reclamation
Advanced Mining Techniques
Mine Legislation and Policies
Elective IV (e.g., Mine Automation, Mine Safety Analysis)
Major Project – Phase I
Semester 8:
Mining Project Management
Mining Operations and Management
Seminar
Major Project – Phase II
Average Fees:
INR 1.5 - 3 Lakhs per year
Exams to Attend:
JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination)
JEE Advanced
State-level entrance exams (KEAM, KCET, MHT CET, WBJEE, etc.)
Private university entrance exams (e.g., BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE)
Top 10 Institutions for Mining Engineering in India (Combined Ranking):
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad (Now IIT Dhanbad)
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) BHU Varanasi
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Surathkal
Birsa Institute of Technology (BIT) Sindri
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur
College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Mining Engineering:
(Note: Mining Engineering programs are limited in Kerala. The following institutions offer related courses in geological sciences, environmental engineering, and civil engineering.)
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut
Government Engineering College, Thrissur
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam
Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam
Model Engineering College, Kochi