Through the GATE exam, you will get the opportunity to study M.Tech. or Ph.D. in top engineering institutes of India. Other than this, you need a GATE score in many Indian companies to get the job.
In particular, if are taking preparation GATE exam in Mining Engineering, it is important to know the complete syllabus for Mining Engineering.
GATE 2021 Syllabus for Mining Engineering (MN)
GATE syllabus for Mining Engineering (MN) includes both subjects topics and general aptitude (GA).
Subject Topics of GATE 2021 Mining Engineering (MN) Syllabus
The subject Topics of GATE Mining Engineering (MN) are divided into 6 sections. To get detailed information of GATE 2021 Mining Engineering (MN) Syllabus, you have to download the complete syllabus end of this section.
Section 1: Engineering Mathematics
Linear Algebra: Matrices and Determinants; Inverse and Rank of matrix; Systems of linear equations; Eigen values and Eigen vectors. Cayley-Hamilton Theorem.
Calculus: Limit, continuity and differentiability; Partial Derivatives; Mean value theorems; Indeterminate forms and L’ Hospital’s rule; Maxima and minima; Taylor’s theorem; Sequences and series; Test for convergence; Fourier series.
Vector Calculus: Gradient; Divergence and Curl; Line; surface and volume integrals; Stokes, Gauss and Green’s theorems.
Differential Equations: Linear and non-linear first order ODEs; Higher order linear ODEs with constant coefficients; Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations.
Probability and Statistics: Measures of central tendency and dispersion; hypothesis testing; Binomial, Poisson, exponential and normal distributions; Correlation and regression analysis.
Numerical Methods: Solutions of linear algebraic equations; Interpolation; Integration of trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule; Single and multi-step methods for differential equations.
Section 2: Mining Geology, Mine Development and Surveying
Mining Geology: Minerals, Rocks and their Origin, Classification, Ore Genesis; Structural Geology.
Mine Development: Methods of access to deposits; Underground drivages; Drilling method and machines; Explosives and energetics, blasting devices, blast design practices; Rock-Tool Interaction applicable to mechanical cutting systems and their selection.
Mine Surveying: Levels and levelling, theodolite, tacheometry, triangulation; Contouring; Errors and adjustments; Correlation; Underground surveying; Curves; Photogrammetry; EDM, Total Station, GPS, Basics of GIS and remote sensing.
Section 3: Geomechanics and Ground Control:
Engineering Mechanics: Equivalent force systems; Equations of equilibrium; Two dimensional frames and trusses; Free body diagrams; Friction forces; Particle kinematics and dynamics; Beam analysis.
Geomechanics: Geo-technical properties of rocks; Rock mass classification; Instrumentation and in-situ stress measurement techniques; Theories of rock failure; Ground vibrations; Stress distribution around mine openings; Subsidence; Slope stability.
Ground Control: Design of pillars; Roof supporting systems; Mine filling. Strata Control and Monitoring Plan.
Section 4: Mining Methods and Machinery
Mining Methods: Surface mining: layout, development, loading, transportation and mechanization, continuous surface mining systems; highwall mining; Underground coal
mining: bord and pillar systems, room and pillar mining, longwall mining, thick seam mining methods, Underground metal mining: open, supported and caved stoping methods, stope mechanization, ore handling systems.
Mining Machinery: Generation and transmission of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic power;
Materials handling: wire ropes, haulages, conveyors, face and development machinery, hoisting systems, pumps; comminution methods and machinery.
Section 5: Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation and Underground Hazards
Surface Environment: Air, water and soil pollution: Standards of quality, causes and dispersion of contamination and control; Noise pollution and control; Land reclamation; EIA.
Mine Ventilation: Underground atmosphere; Heat load sources and thermal environment, air cooling; Mechanics of airflow, distribution, natural and mechanical ventilation; Mine fans and usage; Auxiliary ventilation; Ventilation survey and planning; Ventilation networks.
Underground Hazards: Mine Gases, Methane drainage; Underground hazards from fires, explosions, dust and inundation; Rescue apparatus and practices; Safety management plan; Accident data analysis; assessment; Mine lighting; Mine legislation; Occupational health and safety.
GATE 2021 Syllabus for Mining Engineering (MN)
Section 6: Mineral Economics, Mine Planning, Systems Engineering
Mineral Economics: Mineral resource classification; Discounted cash flow analysis; Mine valuation; Mineral taxation.
Mine Planning: Sampling methods, practices and interpretation; Reserve estimation techniques: Basics of geostatistics and quality control; Optimization of facility location; Mine planning and its components, Determination of mine size and mine life; Ultimate pit configuration and its determination, Optimum mill cut-off grade and its determination, Stope planning, Design of haul road, Selection of mining system vis-Ã -vis equipment system.
Systems Engineering: Concepts of reliability; Reliability of simple systems; Maintainability and availability; Linear programming, transportation and assignment problems; Network analysis; Inventory models; Queuing theory; Decision trees.
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Syllabus for General Aptitude (GA)
GATE Syllabus for General Aptitude (GA) contains Language Skills and Analytical Skills.
| Language (Verbal Ability) | English grammarSentence completionVerbal analogiesWord groupsInstructionsCritical reasoningVerbal deduction |
| Analytical Skills (Numerical Ability) | Numerical computationNumerical estimationData InterpretationNumerical reasoning |
GATE 2021 Exam Pattern for Mining Engineering (MN)
Before taking preparation, it is also important to know the GATE 2021 exam pattern for Mining Engineering (MN). Here, we have shared the GATE Mining Engineering (MN) Exam Pattern.
Highlights of GATE 2021 Mining Engineering (MN) Exam Pattern:
- Exam Mode: Online, computer-based test (CBT)
- Total Number of Questions: 65
- Total Marks: 100 Marks
- Time Duration: 3 hours
Type of Question:
| Question Type | Marks | Negative Marking |
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 1 or 2 Marks | 1-Mark MCQ-For a wrong answer 1/3 mark will be deducted2-Mark MCQ-For a wrong answer 2/3 mark will be deducted |
| Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions | 1 or 2 Marks | No negative marking |
Marks Distribution:
| Paper | Marks Distribution | Number of Question |
| Subject Questions (All 6 sections of Mining Engineering) | 70% of the total marks | 55 (25*1=25 Marks and 30*2=60 Marks) |
| Engineering Mathematics | 15% of the total marks | |
| General Aptitude (common for all papers) | 15% of the total marks | 10 (5*1 = 5 Marks and 5*2= 10 Marks) |
