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GATE Mining Engineering

Official 2025 syllabus extracted from https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/doc/2025/GATE%20_MN_2025_Syllabus.pdf

Engineering Mathematics

Matrices and determinants

Inverse and rank of a matrix

Systems of linear equations

Eigen values and eigen vectors

Cayley-Hamilton theorem

Linear Algebra

Limit, continuity, differentiability

Partial derivatives

Mean value theorems

Indeterminate forms and L'Hôpital's rule

Maxima and minima

Taylor's theorem

Sequences and series

Fourier series

Calculus

Gradient, divergence and curl

Line, surface, volume integrals

Stokes, Gauss and Green theorems

Vector Calculus

Linear and non-linear first order ODEs

Higher order linear ODEs with constant coefficients

Cauchy's and Euler's equations

Differential Equations

Measures of central tendency and dispersion

Hypothesis testing

Binomial, Poisson, exponential, normal distributions

Correlation and regression

Probability and Statistics

Linear algebraic equations

Interpolation

Trapezoidal and Simpson rule

Single and multi-step methods for ODEs

Numerical Methods

Mining Geology, Mine Development and Surveying

Minerals and rocks: origin and classification

Ore genesis

Structural geology

Mining Geology

Methods of access to deposits

Underground drivages

Drilling methods and machines

Explosives and energetics

Blasting devices and design

Rock-tool interaction in mechanical cutting systems

Mine Development

Levels and levelling

Theodolite

Tacheometry

Triangulation

Contouring

Errors and adjustments

Underground surveying

Curves

Photogrammetry

EDM, Total Station, GPS

Basics of GIS and remote sensing

Mine Surveying

Geomechanics and Ground Control

Equivalent force systems

Equations of equilibrium

2D frames and trusses

Free body diagrams

Friction forces

Particle kinematics and dynamics

Beam analysis

Engineering Mechanics

Geo-technical properties of rocks

Rock mass classification

In-situ stress measurement

Theories of rock failure

Ground vibrations

Stress distribution around mine openings

Subsidence

Slope stability

Geomechanics

Design of pillars

Roof supporting systems

Mine filling

Strata control and monitoring plan

Ground Control

Mining Methods and Machinery

Surface mining: layout, development, loading, transportation, mechanization

Continuous surface mining

Highwall mining

Bord and pillar systems

Room and pillar mining

Longwall mining

Thick seam mining methods

Open, supported, caved stoping

Stope mechanization

Ore handling systems

Mining Methods

Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic power generation and transmission

Wire ropes

Haulages, conveyors

Face and development machinery

Hoisting systems

Pumps

Comminution methods and machinery

Mining Machinery

Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation and Underground Hazards

Air, water, soil pollution standards and control

Noise pollution and control

Land reclamation

Surface Environment

Underground atmosphere

Heat load sources and thermal environment

Air cooling

Mechanics of airflow

Natural and mechanical ventilation

Mine fans

Auxiliary ventilation

Ventilation survey and planning

Ventilation networks

Mine Ventilation

Mine gases

Methane drainage

Fires, explosions, dust and inundation

Rescue apparatus and practices

Safety management plan

Accident data analysis

Mine lighting

Mine legislation

Occupational health and safety

Underground Hazards

Mineral Economics, Mine Planning, Systems Engineering

Mineral resource classification

Discounted cash flow analysis

Mine valuation

Mineral taxation

Mineral Economics

Sampling methods and interpretation

Reserve estimation: geostatistics and quality control

Optimization of facility location

Mine size and mine life

Ultimate pit configuration

Optimum mill cut-off grade

Stope planning

Haul road design

Mining system and equipment selection

Mine Planning

Reliability of simple systems

Maintainability and availability

Linear programming

Transportation and assignment problems

Network analysis

Inventory models

Queuing theory

Decision trees

Systems Engineering

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