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Mining industry is one of the very important industries around the world. Since it is related to the supply of raw material; its vast base and evolving rate is quite understood.
Mining engineering is a right program for one who is looking for an exciting job. But this job is certainly not for those who prefer desk jobs.
Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech. Mining Engineering
- You should have passed 10+2 with Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics from a recognized school or institution. English is also required by some colleges but it is not mandatory in all cases.
- You should have secured at least 60% marks in aggregate.
Admission Process
Different engineering entrance exams are conducted at state and central level for the admission to Bachelor of Technology in Mining Engineering. One gets admission on the basis of rank of these exams. Some of the most common entrance exams for this purpose are the IIT JEE and AIEEE. The former exam is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology and the latter by the CBSE.
Career Prospects
After acquiring the degree, you will find various mining companies that require mining engineers to keep watch over the work being done at the place where minerals are extracted. You also have job opportunity in the civil engineering construction companies where you will supervise the tunneling.
You can choose from private or government sector as both offer good career opportunities. Other respectable designation in this field comprise production manager, mine manager and planner and investment analyst in mining to name few.
Course Structure
1st Semester
- English for Science and technology
- Physics I
- Engineering Material
- Engineering Graphics
- Mathematics I
- Chemistry
- Environmental Studies
2nd Semester
- Mathematics II
- Computer Programming and Information Technology
- Electronics and Instrumentation
- Value Education, HR Environment
- Physics II
- Engineering Mechanics
- Physics II
- Electrical Technology
- Workshop Practice
- Co-Curricular activities
3rd Semester
- Development of Mineral Deposits
- Mine Surveying Laboratory
- Matrix Algebra
- Breadth – I
- Mine Surveying
- Engineering & Economic Geology
- Geology Laboratory
4th Semester
- Elements of Rock Mechanics
- Probability and Statistics
- Basic Electronics
- Rock Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
5th Semester
- Underground Coal Mining Methods
- Mine Ventilation
- Ventilation
- Mine Machinery
- Underground Metal Mining Methods
- Mining Machinery
- Quantitative Decision Making
6th Semester
- Environment Pollution Control
- Underground Hazards & Rescue
- Economics for Mineral Industry
- Field Trips
- Surface Mining
- Underground Hazards
- Environmental Pollution Control
7th Semester
- Applied Rock Engineering
- Projects
- Industrial Training
- Project I
- Project II
8th Semester
- Legislation for Mine Management
- Project
- Elective III
- Elective IV
- Viva
List of Elective Subjects for Mining Engineering
- Advanced Methods of Subsurface Mining
- Computer Applications
- Petroleum Engineering
- Global Positioning System
- Bulk Material Handling
- Geodesy & Photogrammetric
- Quantitative Decision Making
- Numerical methods of Subsurface Environment
- Principles of Mine Planning
- Risk & Reliability Engineering
- Resource Evaluation & Geostatistics etc.
