B. Tech Mining Engineering is an undergraduate course in mining engineering. It is a branch of engineering that deals with the theory, science, application and technology of processing and extracting resources from natural environment.

This course trains the students to enable them for improving and innovating mining techniques and technologies.

Generally, this course is 4 year long but at some institutes the duration may vary. To be eligible for this course, a candidate needs to pass higher secondary board exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board. The admission mode for B. Tech Mining Engineering is through entrance exams such as JEE Main.

For B. Tech Mining Engineering, the average tuition fee ranges from 2 lakhs INR to 10 lakhs INR depending on colleges offering this course.

After graduating, the students can make a successful career in different sectors such as education, mining industry, processing industry, capital equipment, locomotive platform and mining equipment.

Duration

B. Tech Mining Engineering is an engineering course. Hence, its duration is four years, which is spread over eight semesters.

What is B. Tech Mining Engineering?

B. Tech Mining Engineering is a discipline of engineering which is concerned with teaching the students how to cope up with the demands for mineral of all kinds in an efficient and sustainable manner. This course fulfills the rising demand for mining engineers. Other than training students for extraction and processing of mineral commodities, it equips the students with a tendency to constantly look for innovative methods of mining that mitigate the resultant damage by mining process. The importance of techniques to responsible recovery and judicious use of mineral resources are taught to the students. It helps instilling a mentality that sees the students become proficient at extraction and processing of mineral commodities and responsive to the needs from environmental perspective. The various specializations in this course are ventilation, design of engineering structures, environmental aspects of mining, rock mechanics, industrial management, computer applications etc.

Who Should Opt For The Course?

Anyone who is interested in mining industry can opt for this course. It is meant for the students who are looking for a career in mining engineering. This course is perfect for the aspirants who see their future developing innovative technologies and techniques that can make mining activities efficient and environment friendly. The ones with a fondness for contributing towards environment protection can also apply for this course and put themselves in a position where they can make a difference. The students who are able to think, have an eye for detail and possess management skills are tailor made for this course.

Where to Study?

The top colleges offering B. Tech Mining Engineering are:

• University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
• School of Engineering and Technology- Sharda University
• Indian School of Mines
• IIT Guwahati
• IIT Kharagpur
• Kakatiya University
• Dynamic Institutes of Aeronautical Engineer and Technology

Academic Options after This Course

After completion of this course, the students can study further to enhance their qualification. They can go for M. Tech Mining Engineering from universities like Indian School of Mines University, IIT Kharagpur and NIT Rourkela to elevate their knowledge level from working to advanced.

Besides, if the student holds an interest in research then they may pursue M. Phil. in Mining engineering from Indian School of Mines University. 

Aspirants seeking admission to 4 year Full-time Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement:

(10+2) or Equivalent with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Biotechnology, Language and any other subject. He/She should have scored a minimum of 45% marks. All reserved category students have a 5% relaxation in minimum aggregate.