Mining Engineers apply their skill in Science and Technology to extract minerals from the earth. Mining Engineers ensure safe and efficient development of mines and other surface and underground operations. The role combines an understanding of the effects of these structures on their surrounding environment with technical knowledge and management skills.
Personal Competencies
• You enjoy travelling and working outdoor
• You are good at solving analytical problems
• You have good organizational skills
• You are good in Science and Maths
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Maths
2. Complete Bachelor's Degree (B. Tech./B.E.) in Mining Engineering OR
Complete Diploma in Mining Engineering For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level ( JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc.) or institute level (VET, IP etc.)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. IIEST, Shibpur
2. IIT, Kharagpur
3. VNIT, Nagpur
4. University College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad
5. NIT, Surathkal
6. IIT, BHU
7. NIT, Rourkela
8. Savitribai Phule Pune University (Diploma in Mineral Exploration)
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. ACE Angul - Adarsha College of Engineering, Angul, Orissa
2. Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore
3. Aditya Engineering College, Surampal
4. ACTS Satna - Aditya College of Technology and Science, Satna, Madhya Pradesh
5. GATE Nalgonda - Gandhi Academy of Technical Education, Nalgonda, Ramapuram, Telangana (Diploma)
6. GIET Rajahmundry - Godavari Institute of Engineering and Technology, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 2,00,000 -8,00,000* for the full course.
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research.*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and
• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students - This scholarship is awarded to the meritorious students from economically weaker sections.
• National Scholarship Portal -Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl.*
• SchoIarships are also available in institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Mining companies across India, Mining finance and Consultancy companies, Environmental consultancies, Quarrying and Extraction companies.
Work Environment: In a Mining company, you will usually work for 6 days a week and 8 to 10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company. Shift system maybe available.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Chandrani Prasad Verma is known across the country as its first female mining engineer. She is now employed as principal scientist with the Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research in Nagpur. She got admission to a diploma programme in mining with some difficulty as the management was reluctant to offer a seat to a woman. Later, for a BTech. degree in mining, Chandrani had to fight for admission in the court and got admission as a 'special case'. Finally, in 2001, she got a job at CSIR as a project fellow. Chandrani also has a Ph.D. in rock mechanics and numerical modelling.*
MINING ENGINEER
NCS Code: 2146.0100 | E032• You enjoy travelling and working outdoor
• You are good at solving analytical problems
• You have good organizational skills
• You are good in Science and Maths
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Maths
2. Complete Bachelor's Degree (B. Tech./B.E.) in Mining Engineering
OR
Complete Diploma in Mining Engineering For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level ( JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc.) or institute level (VET, IP etc.)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. IIEST, Shibpur
2. IIT, Kharagpur
3. VNIT, Nagpur
4. University College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad
5. NIT, Surathkal
6. IIT, BHU
7. NIT, Rourkela
8. Savitribai Phule Pune University (Diploma in Mineral Exploration)
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. ACE Angul - Adarsha College of Engineering, Angul, Orissa
2. Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore
3. Aditya Engineering College, Surampal
4. ACTS Satna - Aditya College of Technology and Science, Satna, Madhya Pradesh
5. GATE Nalgonda - Gandhi Academy of Technical Education, Nalgonda, Ramapuram, Telangana (Diploma)
6. GIET Rajahmundry - Godavari Institute of Engineering and Technology, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
Information on institute rankings is available at - http://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 2,00,000 -8,00,000* for the full course.
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship - This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research.*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and
• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students - This scholarship is awarded to the meritorious students from economically weaker sections.
• National Scholarship Portal -Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl.*
• SchoIarships are also available in institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Mining companies across India, Mining finance and Consultancy companies, Environmental consultancies, Quarrying and Extraction companies.
Work Environment: In a Mining company, you will usually work for 6 days a week and 8 to 10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company. Shift system maybe available.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Junior Mining Engineer → Mine Planning Engineer → Senior Mining Engineer → Mine Supervisor → Resident Manager
The approx. salary of a Mining Engineer ranges between INR 16,416-2,50,000* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Mining_Engineer/Salary
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
Experts from the field
Chandrani Prasad Verma is known across the country as its first female mining engineer. She is now employed as principal scientist with the Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research in Nagpur. She got admission to a diploma programme in mining with some difficulty as the management was reluctant to offer a seat to a woman. Later, for a BTech. degree in mining, Chandrani had to fight for admission in the court and got admission as a 'special case'. Finally, in 2001, she got a job at CSIR as a project fellow. Chandrani also has a Ph.D. in rock mechanics and numerical modelling.*
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/education/careers/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/article26444712.ece
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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