There are many branches of engineering. Mining engineering is also one among the most popular branches. It basically deals with the application of mining and drilling. Extracting minerals are the main objectives of mining engineers. Hazardous waste disposal industry is an example of mining sector where there is immense opportunity for mining engineers. There are different courses offered for mining engineers who basically concentrate on area such as rock mechanics and mine safety. There are many youngsters interested in mining engineering and looking forward to explore the world of the mining engineering.

One should be well versed in physics, chemistry and mathematics to step into mining engineering. Various institutions offer mining engineering as a course to provide a platform for interested youngsters. Admission is based on the entrance exams conducted.

List of Mining Engineering Entrance Exam

Graduation level

• IIT JEE: IIT Joint Entrance Examination
• AIEEE: All India Engineering Entrance Examination.
• AICET: All India Common Entrance Test.
• AMIE: Associate Membership of Institutions of Engineers.
• DCE CEE: Delhi College of Engineering Combined Entrance Exam.

Post graduation level

• GATE: Graduate Aptitude test in engineering
• NERIST: North Eastern Region Institute of Science and Technology
• BITSAT: Birla Institute of Science and Technology Entrance Exam

List of institutions that participate in these exams

• Indian institute of technology
• National institutes of technology
• Jadavpur University, Kolkata
• Indian institution of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, Bihar
• Indian school of mines
• Bengal Engineering College, West Bengal
• MVS engineering college, Andhra Pradesh
• Kakatiya University, Andhra Pradesh
• Regional Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh
• Regional Engineering College, Assam
• Vinoba Bhave Institute of Technology, Bihar
• Government Engineering College, Gujarat
• Swami Dayanand University, Haryana
• Golden Valley Institute of Technology, Karnataka

Exam pattern of Mining Engineering Entrance Exam

The questions of these entrance exams will be in English. The questions are multiple choice questions. Every question carries four marks. There is a penalty of one mark for every wrong answer the candidates enter. Almost every entrance exams consist of at least 150 questions. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Logical reasoning and English are tested.

How to procure admission for Mining Engineering Exams?

The exam form for mining engineering exams will be available with various authorized centers. Direct purchase from the institution is also allowed. Website is another medium through which forms can be procured.  There is option for online application with certain selected institutions. The fee for the application forms depend upon the decision and criteria of different institutions. The scope for jobs in mining industry is also very high.