GATE Syllabus for Mining Engineering (MN) 2023: Important Topics, Exam Pattern, Samples Questions and Books

GATE Syllabus for Mining Engineering (MN) 2023 consists of 7 different subjects, including General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and core MN subjects. Candidates who are appearing for MN as their first paper can only opt from GG or XE for the second paper. There will be a total of 45 questions from the core subjects of Mining Engineering. Check GATE Exam Pattern 2023

GATE Syllabus for Mining Engineering has 5 subjects in the core mining engineering subjects. The core subjects include Mining Geology, Mine Development and Surveying, Geomechanics and Ground Control, Mining Methods and Machinery, Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation, and Underground Hazards, Mine Economics, Mine Planning, Systems Engineering. 

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GATE Syllabus for Mining Engineering (MN) 2023

Section 1 – Engineering Mathematics

• Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, consistency and rank, Eigen values and Eigen vectors. 
• Calculus: Mean value theorems, theorems of integral calculus, partial derivatives, maxima and minima, multiple integrals, Fourier series, vector identities, line, surface and volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green’s theorems. 
• Differential equations: First order equation (linear and nonlinear), second order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, method of variation of parameters, Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations, initial and boundary value problems, solution of partial differential equations: variable separable method. 
• Analysis of complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem and integral formula, Taylor’s and Laurent’s series, residue theorem, solution of integrals. 
• Probability and Statistics: Sampling theorems, conditional probability, mean, median, mode, standard deviation and variance; random variables: discrete and continuous distributions: normal, Poisson and binomial distributions. 
• Numerical Methods: Matrix inversion, solutions of nonlinear algebraic equations, iterative methods for solving differential equations, numerical integration, regression and correlation analysis.

Section 2: Mining Geology, Mine Development and Surveying

• 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 energetics, blasting devices, blast design practices; Rock-Tool Interaction applicable to mechanical cutting systems and their selection.
• Mine Surveying: Levels and levelling, theodolite, tacheometry, triangulation; Contouring; Errors and adjustments; Correlation; Underground surveying; Curves; Photogrammetry; EDM, Total Station, GPS, Basics of GIS and remote sensing.

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 in-situ stress measurement techniques; Theories of rock failure; Ground vibrations; Stress distribution around mine openings;
  Subsidence; Slope stability.
• Ground Control: Design of pillars; Roof supporting systems; Mine filling. Strata Control and Monitoring Plan.

Section 4: Mining Methods and Machinery

• Mining Methods: Surface mining: layout, development, loading, transportation and mechanization, continuous surface mining systems; highwall mining; Underground coal mining: bord and pillar systems, room and pillar
  mining, longwall mining, thick seam mining methods, Underground metal mining: open, supported and caved stopping 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 machinery, hoisting systems, pumps;comminution methods and machinery.

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 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 their 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; Accident data analysis; assessment; Mine lighting; Mine legislation; Occupational health and safety.

Section 6: Mine Economics, Mine Planning, Systems Engineering

• 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 configuration and its determination, Optimum mill cut-off grade and its determination, Stope planning, Design of haul road, Selection of mining system vis-à-vis equipment
  system.
• Systems Engineering: Concepts of reliability; Reliability of simple systems; Maintainability and availability; Linear programming, transportation and assignment problems; Network analysis; Inventory models; Queuing theory; Decision trees.

Section 7 - General Aptitude 

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GATE Exam Pattern for Mining Engineering (MN) 2023

• Mode of Examination: Online
• Duration of exam: 3 hours
• Type of questions: MCQs, MSQs, & NATs 
• Total Sections: 3 sections i.e. General Aptitude, Mathematics, Subject-based
• Total questions: 65
• Total marks: 100 marks
• Negative marking: for MCQs only

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GATE Preparation for Mining Engineering (MN) Syllabus 2023

Candidates can follow some of these tips for preparation of GATE Production & Industrial Engineering paper: 

• Solve GATE Mining Engineering Mock Tests
• Start with the basic concepts or topics. 
• Candidates must practice on virtual calculators so that you can develop a habit of using the same. Check How to use GATE 2023 Virtual Calculator?
• Have a thorough understanding of the previous years paper analysis for Mining Engineering Paper. Check GATE Paper Analysis 
• For engineering mathematics, topics like Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics are extremely important and should be focused on thoroughly.
• For more tips, check GATE Preparation Guidelines

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