GATE Mining Engineering Syllabus 2027: Download Topic-Wise PDF

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Exam Name

GATE MN 2027 (Mining Engineering)

Conducting Body

IIT Madras 

Paper Code

MN

Total Sections

6

Major Subjects

Engineering Mathematics, Mining Geology, Mine Development & Surveying, Geomechanics & Ground Control, Mining Methods & Machinery, Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation & Underground Hazards, Mineral Economics, Mine Planning & Systems Engineering

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Linear Algebra

Matrices and Determinants, Inverse and Rank of Matrix, Systems of Linear Equations, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors

Calculus

Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Partial Derivatives, Mean Value Theorems, Indeterminate Forms and L'Hospital's Rule, Maxima and Minima, Taylor's Theorem, Sequences and Series, Fourier Series

Vector Calculus

Gradient, Divergence, Curl, Line Integrals, Surface Integrals, Volume Integrals, Stokes' Theorem, Gauss' Theorem, Green's Theorem

Differential Equations

Linear and Non-linear First-order ODEs, Higher-order Linear ODEs with Constant Coefficients, Cauchy's Equations, Euler's Equations

Probability and Statistics

Joint Probability, Conditional Probability, Bayes' Theorem, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling Theory, Hypothesis Testing, Binomial Distribution, Poisson Distribution, Exponential Distribution, Normal Distribution, Pearson Correlation, Linear Regression

Numerical Methods

Solution of Linear Algebraic Equations, Interpolation, Numerical Integration using Trapezoidal Rule and Simpson's Rule, Single-step Methods, Multi-step Methods for Differential Equations

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Mining Geology

Minerals, Rocks and their Origin, Classification, Ore Genesis; Structural Geology

Mine Development

Methods of access to deposits; Underground drivages; Drilling methods and machines; Explosives and initiation system, blasting tools, blast design practices; ground vibration.

Mine Surveying

Levels and levelling, tacheometry, triangulation; Errors and adjustments; Correlation; Underground surveying; Curves and contouring; Photogrammetry; Theodolite, EDM, Total Station, GPS, Remote sensing and Astronomical survey.

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Engineering Mechanics

Equivalent force systems; Equations of equilibrium; Two dimensional frames and trusses; Friction forces; Particle kinematics and dynamics; Beam analysis.

Geomechanics

Geo-technical properties of rocks; Rock mass classification; Instrumentations and in-situ stress measurement techniques; Theories of rock failure; Stress distribution around mine openings; Subsidence; Slope and Dump stability.

Ground Control

Design of pillars and supporting systems; Mine filling. Strata Control.

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Mining Methods

Surface mining: layout and haul road development, loading, transportation and mechanization, continuous mining systems; highwall mining; Underground coal mining: bord and pillar systems, longwall mining, thick seam mining methods; Underground metal mining: open, supported and caving 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 machineries, hoisting systems, pumps; comminution methods and machinery, Rock-tool interaction and mechanical cutting.

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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; Safety data analytics; Mine illumination; Mine legislation; Occupational health and safety.

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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 design; Grade-tonnage relationship, ore dilution, recovery and cut-off grade; Equipment Selection.

Systems Engineering

Concepts of reliability; Reliability of simple systems; Maintainability and availability; Linear programming, transportation and assignment problems; Network analysis; Inventory models; Queuing theory.

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