GATE Syllabus 2024 for MN Paper: The Indian Institute of Science (gate.iisc.ac.in), Bangalore, the organising institute officially released complete syllabus of Mining Engineering (MN) Paper for GATE 2024 exams.
The syllabus of paper MN (Mining Engineering) has been divided into six sections. The corresponding sections of the question paper contain different topics.
You may download GATE admit card and GATE exam schedule for paper Mining Engineering for appearing in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering for the year 2024.
GATE 2024 Paper Pattern for Mining Engineering:
| Paper | Mining Engineering |
|---|---|
| Paper Code | MN |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Type of Questions | (a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Marking Scheme | Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks |
| Negative Marking | For a wrong answer chosen in a MCQ, there will be negative marking. For 1-mark MCQ: 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. For 2-mark MCQ: 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. NO negative marking for MSQ & NAT. |
| Number of Questions | 10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions |
| General Aptitude (GA) Marks | 15 Marks |
| Engineering Mathematics | 13 Marks |
| Subject Questions | 72 Marks |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
Section-1 Engineering Mathematics
| Topics | GATE 2024 Syllabus of Engineering Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Linear Algebra | Matrices and Determinants; Inverse and Rank of matrix; Systems of linear equations; Eigen values and Eigen vectors. Cayley-Hamilton Theorem |
| Calculus | Limit, continuity and differentiability; Partial Derivatives; Mean value theorems; Indeterminate forms and L’ Hospital’s rule; Maxima and minima; Taylor’s theorem; 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 and dispersion; hypothesis testing; Binomial, Poisson, exponential and normal distributions; Correlation and regression analysis |
| Numerical Methods | Solutions of linear algebraic equations; Interpolation; Integration of trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule; Single and multi-step methods for differential equations |
Section-2 Mining Geology, Mine Development and Surveying
| Topics | GATE 2024 Syllabus of 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 method 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
| Topics | GATE 2024 Syllabus of 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 insitu 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
| Topics | GATE 2024 Syllabus of 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 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 machinery, hoisting systems, pumps; comminution methods and machinery. |
Section-5 Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation and Underground Hazards
| Topics | GATE 2024 Syllabus of 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 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 Mineral Economics, Mine Planning, Systems Engineering
| Topics | GATE 2024 Syllabus of Mineral 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 |
You may download complete GATE syllabus 2024 for MN Mining Engineering in PDF. For more detail, please visit official website GATE2024.IISc.ac.in.