GATE Exam is a brilliant opportunity for the candidates not only to be eligible for post graduation courses in engineering subject but also for lucrative engineering jobs offered by the PSUs. So, it is important for the aspirants to prepare and score well in GATE exam. Candidates appearing for GATE 2019 Mining Engineering (MN) must know proper syllabus and exam pattern of the subject for better GATE Score.
Candidates who have completed or are in final year of engineering can apply for GATE 2019 exam in Mining Subject, should know the preparation strategy of GATE 2019 Mining Engineering (MN).
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering), a national level examination, is a qualifying exam for admissions to post-graduate programs like M. Tech/M.S/Direct PhD in IISc / IITs / NITs. GATE scores may also be used by several public sector undertakings recruitment (i.e. like GAIL, Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum etc.), not only admissions but GATE will give you scholarships during ME/M.Tech programmes.
IIT MADRAS has already released the official notification for GATE 2019 examinations. The GATE 2019 will be conducted online on 3rd, 4th, 9th and 10th of February 2019. It was also mentioned that in 2019 a new paper named STATISTICS (ST) will be added.
It’s just a few months left for GATE 2019 therefore, it’s necessary for all the students to start preparing for the GATE 2019 as it is mostly based upon your comprehensive knowledge rather than cramming abilities which require practising several questions but not learning a few.
Read the full article to know more about syllabus, Exam pattern, Scope and other details of GATE 2019 Mining Engineering, so that you can have all the required information in one place and simply focus on preparation. In order to study and have proper practice, it is important to use the most recommended GATE 2019 Books for Mining Engineering (MN), which will be prescribed in the next article. Best of luck for the Exam!
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GATE 2019 MINING ENGINEERING EXAM PATTERN
A candidate can appear in only one out of 23 papers. Each paper consists of 100 marks with a total 65 total number of questions. Candidates will have a time duration of 3 hours.
The paper pattern of the GATE 2019 MINING ENGINEERING have 3 sections namely –
- General aptitude which covers 15% of total marks,
- Engineering mathematics which constitutes 15% marks and
- the rest 70% is covered by subject based questions.
The paper has 2 type of questions namely, MCQs (multiple choice questions) and numeric types questions which are to be answered on virtual keyboard via mouse. The marks awarded for both typed question can be 1 or 2 depending upon the score a question carries. For negative marking, it is 1/3 for 1 marker and 2/3 for 2 marker multiple choice questions. No negative marking is there for numeric type questions.
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GATE 2019 MINING ENGINEERING SYLLABUS
Section 1: Engineering Mathematics
Linear Algebra: Matrices and Determinants; Systems of linear equations; Eigen values and Eigen vectors.
Calculus: Limit, continuity and differentiability; Partial Derivatives; Maxima and minima; 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; Random variables; Poisson, normal and binomial distributions; Correlation and regression analysis.
Numerical Methods: Solutions of linear algebraic equations; Integration of trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule; Single and multi-step methods for differential equations.
Section 2: Mine Development and Surveying
Mine Development: Methods of access to deposits; Underground drivages; Drilling methods and machines; Explosives, blasting devices and practices.
Mine Surveying: Levels and levelling, theodolite, Tacheometry, triangulation; Contouring; Errors and adjustments; Correlation; Underground surveying; Curves; Photogrammetry; Field astronomy; EDM and Total Station; Introductory GPS.
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 stress measurement techniques; Theories of rock failure; Ground vibrations; Stress distribution around mine openings; Subsidence; Rock bursts and coal bumps; Slope stability.
Ground Control: Design of pillars; Roof supporting systems; Mine filling.
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Section 4: Mining Methods and Machinery
Mining Methods: Surface mining: layout, development, loading, transportation and mechanization, continuous surface mining systems; Underground coal mining: bord and pillar systems, room and pillar mining, longwall mining, thick seam mining methods; highwall mining; 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: haulages, conveyors, face and development machinery, hoisting systems, pumps, crushers.
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; Land reclamation.
Mine Ventilation: Underground atmosphere; Heat load sources and thermal environment, air cooling; Mechanics of air flow, distribution, natural and mechanical ventilation; Mine fans and their usage; Auxiliary ventilation; Ventilation planning; Ventilation networks.
Subsurface Hazards: Mine Gases. Underground hazards from fires, explosions, dust and inundation; Rescue apparatus and practices; Safety in mines; Accident data analysis; Mine lighting; Mine legislation; Occupational safety.
Section 6: Mine Economics, Mine Planning, Systems Engineering
Mine Economics: Mineral resource classification; Discounted cash flow analysis; Mine valuation; Mine investment analysis; Mineral taxation.
Mine Planning: Sampling methods, practices and interpretation; Reserve estimation techniques: Basics of geostatistics and quality control; Optimization of facility location; Work-study.
Systems Engineering: Concepts of reliability; Reliability of simple systems; Maintainability and availability; Linear programming, transportation and assignment problems; Network analysis; Inventory models; Queueing theory; Basics of simulation.
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Scope of Mining Engineering
Mining Engineering is the science of extraction and processing of essential natural minerals from the environment. The discipline involves the practice, the theory, the science, the technology, and application of extracting and processing minerals from a naturally occurring environment. Mining Engineering also includes processing minerals for additional value.
Top colleges in India that offers mining engineering are ISM Dhanbad, IIT-BHU Varanasi, IIT Kharagpur, NIT Raipur, UPES Dehradun, VNIT Nagpur, Acharya Institute of Technology Banglore.
There are two main formats of Mining Engineering courses (undergraduate level) available in India- Bachelor’s Degree (B.E. or B.Tech.) and Diploma. Mining Engineers have diverse opportunities of jobs public as well as private sectors. They also include self-employment, research and teaching departments.
Some of the top recruiters are GSI (Geological Survey of India), Archaeological Department, Oil and Natural Gas Exploration Firms, Coal and Mineral Quarries, OIL (Oil India Limited), ONGC, Refineries, Coal India Limited, Private Mineral Processing and Extracting Firms, SAIL, TATA Steel, R&D Labs and other Firms.
In India, a mining engineer receives an average salary of Rs.6,00,000 to Rs. 8,00,000 per annum which will increase with experience.
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