Established in 2014, the Department of Mining Engineering offers two flagship academic programs: B.Tech in Mining Engineering and Diploma in Mining Engineering. Since its inception, the department has been committed to delivering quality technical education, research excellence, and industry-oriented training.
The department is equipped with well-developed and modern laboratories, including Geology Lab, Rock Mechanics Lab, Fuel Technology & Mineral Processing Lab, Mine Ventilation Lab, Mine Surveying Lab, Workshop Lab, Mechanics Lab, Chemistry Lab, Engineering Physics Lab, and Electrical & Electronics Lab, providing students with comprehensive practical exposure.
The faculty members possess rich academic and mining industry experience. They are highly research-oriented, with significant contributions in the form of quality research publications, patents, funded research grants, and reviewer roles in reputed international journals, fostering a strong culture of innovation and scholarly excellence.
The department actively promotes student research, innovation, and professional development. Students regularly present research papers and innovative ideas at national conferences and seminars. Every year, a significant number of students qualify the GATE examination, secure positions in prestigious Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and pursue higher education at premier institutes such as IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, NIT Rourkela, BIT Sindri, and other leading institutions.
With a strong foundation of academic rigor, research excellence, and industry collaboration, the department continues to shape competent, ethical, and future-ready mining engineers.
The Department of Mining Engineering has effectively implemented NEP 2020 through the Multiple Entry and Exit system, ensuring academic flexibility. The integration of the Bharatiya Knowledge System (BKS) across core mining subjects further enriches the curriculum, blending traditional insights with modern mining education.
LABORATORY DETAILS:
Physics Laboratory
The Physics Laboratory provides practical training in mechanics, optics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics through well-designed experiments. Equipped with an optical bench, spectrometer, travelling microscope, CRO, laser kit, Hall effect apparatus, and digital measuring instruments, it enhances students’ analytical, experimental, and research skills.
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Laboratory
The Electrical & Electronics Engineering Laboratory offers hands-on learning in electrical machines, electronic circuits, control systems, and instrumentation. The laboratory is equipped with DC and AC machines, transformers, digital oscilloscopes, function generators, PLC trainers, microcontroller kits, and digital multimeters to strengthen practical and industry-oriented skills.
Mine Environmental Engineering Laboratory
The Mine Environmental Engineering Laboratory supports education and research in environmental monitoring, pollution control, and sustainable mining practices. It is equipped with air quality monitoring systems, dust samplers, gas analyzers, sound level meters, pH meters, water quality analyzers, and spectrophotometers for environmental assessment and analysis.
Mining Geology Laboratory
The Mining Geology Laboratory provides practical exposure to mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, and ore characterization. Equipped with polarizing and binocular microscopes, geological compass, rock and mineral specimen sets, thin sections, and geological maps, the laboratory develops essential skills in mineral identification and geological investigations.
Mine Environment & Rescue Laboratory
The Mine Environment & Rescue Laboratory provides practical training in mine safety, ventilation, emergency response, and rescue operations. The laboratory is equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), gas detectors, mine rescue simulator, flame safety lamps, ventilation models, first-aid kits, and firefighting equipment to prepare students for safe mining practices.
Fuel Technology & Mineral Processing Laboratory
The Fuel Technology & Mineral Processing Laboratory offers practical learning in fuel analysis, mineral beneficiation, and ore processing techniques. Equipped with jaw crusher, ball mill, sieve shaker, flotation cell, magnetic separator, bomb calorimeter, muffle furnace, and moisture analyzer, it supports academic learning and industrial research.
Mine Surveying Laboratory
The Mine Surveying Laboratory provides practical training in surface and underground surveying, mapping, and mine planning using modern surveying techniques. Equipped with Total Station, Electronic Theodolite, Auto Level, GPS/GNSS receiver, EDM, prismatic compass, and surveying software, the laboratory develops professional surveying and spatial analysis skills.
