The syllabus of GATE released on the website gate2025.iitr.ac.in, and it is same as of the previous year. The Mining Engineering syllabus includes Engineering Mathematics and other core topics. Candidates appearing for the Mining (MN) paper must appear for the General Aptitude as well. Total 85 marks are allotted for the Mining paper and 15 marks for the General Aptitude.
IISC Bangalore started two paper combinations in GATE 2025 examination. Students appearing for Mining Engineering (MN) paper, can also appear in Geomatics Engineering (GE) and Geology & Geophysics (GG).
If we talk about the previous year’s paper analysis, the highest number of questions came from Geomechanics and Ground Control, which is approximately 13. Instead of this, 8 questions came from the Engineering Mathematics portion.
In Engineering Mathematics, topics like Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics are very crucial and must be read thoroughly. “Advanced Engineering Mathematics” by RK Jain and SRK Iyengar can be considered by students. It is one of the good books with theory as well as problematic solutions. Read the entire article below to get acquainted with the syllabus and preparation tips.
What is GATE Syllabus 2025 for Mining Engineering?
As discussed before, GATE syllabus 2025 for Mining Engineering already been released on the website. However, there are no changes in the syllabus. The topics include Engineering Mathematics and core mining topics. Out of total 100 marks, the core paper will of 85 marks weighatge. Apart from this, students also need to appear for the General Aptitude paper containing 15 marks weightage.
| Papers | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Mining Engineering 2025 Syllabus PDF | Download Here |
| General Aptitude 2025 Syllabus PDF | Download Here |
How Marks are Distributed in Mining Engineering Paper?
Out of total 100 marks, the Mining Engineering paper consists of 85 marks and General Aptitude includes 15 marks. There will be MCQs only in General Aptitude and MCQs, MSQs, NATs in the core subject paper.
| Sections | Marks Weightage | Number of Questions | Marks | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 15% | 10 (5 questions of 1 mark each 5 questions of 2 marks each) | 15 |
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| Mining Engineering | 85% | 55 (25 questions of 1 mark each 30 questions of 2 marks each) | 85 | |
| Total | - | 65 | 100 |
What are Subject wise Questions Distribution in Mining Engineering?
Students often ask us about the subject-wise weightage of the paper they are going to appear in. It is one of the crucial factors to understand which topics to cover first on priority. As per past 10 years’ trends, the maximum number of questions came from the Engineering Mathematics and the Rock Mechanics part.
| Topics | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Mining Geology | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mine Development | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Mine Surveying | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Geomechanics and Ground Control | 13 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 7 |
| Mining Methods | 4 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 8 |
| Mining Machinery | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Surface Environment | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Mine Ventilation | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| UG Hazards | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Mineral Economics | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mine Planning | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Systems Engineering | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
What are the Core Topics in the Mining Engineering Syllabus?
We have elucidated below the core topics for students preparing for GATE Mining Engineering paper for the 2025 exam.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics |
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| Mining Geology, Mine Development and Surveying |
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| Geomechanics and Ground Control |
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| Mining Methods and Machinery |
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| Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation, and Underground Hazards |
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| Mineral Economics, Mine Planning, Systems Engineering |
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| General Aptitude Paper |
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Preparation Tips from GATE AIR 1- Gaurav Kumar
The Engineering Mechanics is one of the important portions. From it, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics are very crucial and must be read thoroughly. Geomechanics and Ground Control is another important part which must be prepared. Let’s see what GATE AIR 1 student Gaurav Kumar said about the golden tips for cracking the paper:
- Analyse the Syllabus: You must have a clear plan about the syllabus and how you are approaching the exam.
- Solving Question Papers: You must dedicate enough time to solving question papers. Attempt the test series as many as possible.
- Rigorous Study Plan: You must create a comfortable but efficient study plan
- Recommended Books: Check the recommended books to ace the preparation. “Advanced Engineering Mathematics” by RK Jain and SRK Iyengar is one of the good books.
How Can I Download Previous Year Question Papers for Mining Engineering?
Students can download the previous years’ GATE Mining Engineering question papers as mentioned below;
| Year | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Check Here |
| 2023 | Check Here |
| 2022 | Check Here |
| 2021 | Check Here |
| 2020 | Check Here |
| 2019 | Check Here |
What are Some Recommended Books for GATE Mining Engineering Syllabus?
The list of recommended books for the Mining Engineering syllabus are:
| Books | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Advanced Engineering Mathematics | RK Jain, H K Dass |
| Higher Engineering Mathematics | B.S. Grewal |
| Elements of Mining Technology | Deshmukh |
| Introductory Mining Engineering Mine Ventilation and Air Conditioning | Howard L. Hartman |
| Principles and Practices of Modern Coal Mining | R D Singh |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. When will the official syllabus for GATE MN be released by IIT Roorkee?
Ans. Last year IISC Bangalore released the GATE syllabus by August. You can expect the official syllabus for GATE MN to be released around August 2025. You can regularly visit the official website: iitr.ac.in/gate/ for the official notification and syllabus.
Ques. How much time is required to cover the entire GATE Syllabus for MN in 2025?
Ans. While the estimated time for covering the syllabus is a minimum of 6 months, it's always advisable to start preparation early.
Ques. What is the sectional weightage of the GATE MN Syllabus?
Ans. The section-wise weightage for Mining Engineering (MN) is given below
- General Aptitude: 15 marks
- Mining Engineering and Engineering Mathematics (based on Subject): 85 marks
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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