Top Colleges
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur
- National Institute of Technology Rourkela
- Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur
- Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University Varanasi
- Indian Institute of Technology Indian School of Mines Dhanbad
- Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore
- Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar
Highlights
Course Level |
Graduate |
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Duration of the Course |
4 years |
Examination Type |
Semester and Annual |
Eligibility |
10+2 with PCM combinations |
Admission Process |
Entrance Exam and Merit Based |
Courses & Eligibility
Course |
Duration |
Eligibility |
Entrance |
---|---|---|---|
Diploma | 3 years | Candidates should have passed their X or XII class with a minimum of 50% aggregate mark in Science stream from any recognized Institution. | State-level Entrance Exam |
B.E/B.TECH | 4 years | Candidates should have passed their 10, +2 or equivalent examination in Science stream from any recognized Institution with at least 50% marks in aggregate. 3-year Diploma Holder candidates are also eligible. | JEE Main, OJEE |
M.E/M.TECH | 2 years | The eligibility for this course is either a B.E Degree or a B. Tech. Degree with a minimum of 45% to 50% marks in Mining Engineering or any equivalent degree by a recognized university. | GATE |
Top Recruiters
Few well-known government sector companies include:
- ONGC
- GSI (Geological Survey of India)
The government operated mining firms includes:
- Coal India
- Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals
- Odisha Mining Corporation
- Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited
- OIL
- Tamil Nadu Minerals Limited
- GMDC (Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation)
- SAIL
When we come to the private sectors the companies which offer jobs are:
- Mining Companies
- Mineral Processing Companies
- Mineral Production Companies
- TATA Steel
Admission Process
Syllabus
Required Education
Mining engineers need at least a bachelor's degree to search for a job and many research positions require a master's degree or doctorate. Some of the courses which the student need to cover are a mining operation, geology, mine design, metallurgy, and environmental reclamation. Geology, physics, chemistry, environmental studies, mathematics, and economics are the fundamentals of mining engineering studies. Coursework can include rock fragmentation and mechanics, mine design, mine ventilation, surveying, mineral processing, and resource law. Few subjects which fall into this are:
- Ventilation
- Rock Mechanics
- Mine Planning
- Materials Handling
- Drilling and Blasting
- Minerals Processing
- Ore Reserve Analysis
- Industrial Management
- Mine Cost Engineering
- Mine Health and Safety
- Environmental Aspects of Mining
- Design of Engineering Structures
Skills Required
- Design open-pit and underground mines
- Supervise the making and construction of mine shafts and tunnels in underground operation area fields.
- Devise methods for transporting minerals to processing plants
- Prepare technical reports for miners, engineers, and managers
- Monitor production to assess the effectiveness of operations.provide solutions to the problems related to land reclamation, water and to the air pollution and its sustainability.
- Ensure that mining operations are safe and sound with the environment.
Mining engineers and geological engineers should also possess the following specific qualities:
- Decision-making skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical-thinking skills
- Math skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Writing skills
Career & Job Prospects
Job Profile |
Job Description |
Average Salary per Annum |
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Mining Engineer | Mining Engineer is responsible to extract underground resources for example metals, minerals, gas, and oil are extracted safely as well as efficiently. They are also responsible to produce models and plans for reasonable mining sites. | 6 - 7 lakhs |
Lead Engineer | Lead Engineer is responsible to manage the product development department’s tasks with proficient scope. These projects are generally multi-stream or complex in nature. They additionally maintain and develop a project budget that includes tooling, parts and external professional services for assign tasks. | 7 - 8 lakhs |
Site Manager | Site Manager is responsible to oversee operations on a daily basis, and assure the work is completed safely on time and inside the budget and with a good quality standard. | 8 - 9 lakhs |
Deputy Manager | Deputy Manager is responsible to motivate staff, handle managerial or administrative responsibilities, and performs human resource assignments for example; hiring and assessing staff performance. | 9 lakhs |
FAQ’s
Q: Is mining engineering dangerous?
A: Mining Engineering is not dangerous, it's an adventure job, in which you may work beyond 1000m from the surface which has a very cool environment than Air conditioner at the home. Had in the early 19th-century answer would be yes. But with stringent safety laws in vogue in almost all the countries, the profession of Mining is not dangerous.
Q: Where do mining engineers work?
A: Mining engineers work mostly in mining operations in remote locations. Some mining engineers work in sand and gravel operations located near large cities. They may work their way up to office positions in mining firms or consulting companies, which are usually located near large metropolitan areas.