Best Career Options after B.Tech Mining Engineering - Check Scope, Job Profiles, Courses after B.Tech Mining Engineering

Mining Engineering is one of the branches in Engineering where the scope for employment in government sector is high. The article below discusses about the career prospects of a Mining Engineering graduate including the higher study options, average fee structure etc.

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B Tech in Mining Engineering Admission Process
List of Courses after B Tech in Mining Engineering
List of Job Options After B Tech in Mining Engineering
Top Mining Engineering Colleges in India

Best Career Prospects for Mining Engineering graduates

B.Tech in Mining Engineering is one of the most favoured specializations among those who opt for B.Tech degree study. Many join the B.Tech in Mining Engineering programme because the prospect of using Science and Technology principles to extract minerals and other resources from the earth seems attractive to them besides their passion for the same. Yet, it seems that most of the Mining Engineering graduates are at sea when being asked about what career prospects they are targeting

Recently we have been receiving multiple queries regarding the best career options that are available for B.Tech Mining Engineering graduates. So, after a lot of research, CollegeDekho experts have come up with this article where we will discuss in details about the best career options which can be opted for by the B.Tech Mining Engineering students.

But before we start, we will provide you with a brief gist of B.Tech in Mining Engineering.

B.Tech in Mining Engineering Admission Process	List of Courses after B.Tech in Mining Engineering
List of Job Options After B.Tech in Mining Engineering	Top Mining Engineering Colleges in India

B Tech in Mining Engineering Admission Process

For admission into the B.Tech in Mining Engineering programme, the aspirants have to first clear their 10+2 exam from a recognised Board in Science stream. Thereafter, they will have to appear in one of the national-level B.Tech entrance exams like JEE Main , J EE Advanced (to study B.Tech Mining Engineering from one of the IITs) or state-level exams like WBJEE , UPSEE or some other institute-level exams. Based on the rank and availability of seats in institutions offering B.Tech in Mining Engineering, the candidates will be given admission.

By the end of the programme, the candidates will have detailed knowledge regarding planning, exploration, surveying, cost estimation etc of extracting and processing minerals from the earth on their fingertips.

List of Courses after B Tech in Mining Engineering

There are several options for those candidates who complete their B.Tech in Mining Engineering studies and one of them is to pursue a higher degree in the same field or a related one. Here is the list of all those courses which a Mining Engineering graduate can opt for -

Programme Name	Brief Overview	Eligibility Criteria	Duration	Top Recruiters	Average Salary
M.Tech in Mining Engineering	It is a postgraduate degree programme where the skills taught to the students during the undergrad years are sharpened	B.Tech/B.E in Mining Engineering (or a relevant specialization) from a recognised University who has a valid score in entrance exam like GATE	02 Years	Uranium Corporation of India Ltd, Steel Authority of India Ltd, Coal India Ltd etc	INR 3 LPA to INR 6 LPA
M.Tech in Open Cast Mining	This postgraduate degree programme where the students imbibe a lot of knowledge about sciences and other fields of engineering	B.E/B.Tech in a relevant discipline from a recognised University and a valid score in an M.Tech entrance examination like GATE	02 Years	Manganese Ore India Ltd, Adani Mining Pvt Ltd, Steel Authority of India Ltd etc	INR 2.5 LPA to INR 3.5 LPA
M.Tech in Geomatic Engineering	It is a two-year postgraduate degree programme where the students are taught about gathering, processing, storing and delivering geographic information	B.E/B.Tech in a relevant discipline from a recognised University with at least 60% aggregate and a valid score in an M.Tech entrance exam like GATE	02 Years	EDR Technologies Pvt Ltd Mumbai, RMSI Ltd Hyderabad, Infotech Ltd Hyderabad etc	INR 3 LPA to INR 6 LPA
M.Tech in Mine Planning & Design	In this programme, the students are taught how to plan and design mines along with teaching techniques and strategies to extract minerals from the depth of the earth	B.E/B.Tech in Mining Engineering (or relevant discipline) from a recognised University and a valid score in M.Tech entrance exams like GATE etc	02 Years	Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Ranchi, Gramtarang Technologies Karnataka etc	INR 2 LPA to INR 8 LPA
M.Tech in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology	Another postgraduate degree programme for Mining Engineering graduates where the students learn a thing or two about how to construct tunnels and various aspects associated with it	B.E/B.Tech in Mining Engineering or a relevant discipline from a recognised University and a valid score in GATE or similar exam	02 Years	N/A	N/A

List of Job Options After B Tech in Mining Engineering

Presented below is the list of highly preferred job options for those who have completed their B.Tech in Mining Engineering study -

Job Option	About	Top Recruiters	Average Salary
Government Jobs	Mining Engineers are always in demand in various Government organisations which deal with the extraction of natural resources and minerals from the earth like coal, steel, iron etc	Steel Authority of India Ltd, Coal Authority of India Ltd, Uranium Corporation of India Ltd, Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Ranchi etc	INR 2 LPA to INR 8 LPA
Private Sector Jobs	There are several private companies which work in collaboration with the Government of India and states which requires Mining Engineers in helping them extracting minerals and resources from the depth of the earth	Infotech Ltd, EDR Technologies Pvt Ltd, Adani Mining Pvt Ltd etc	INR 2 LPA to INR 6 LPA

Top Mining Engineering Colleges in India

The list of top Mining Engineering colleges in India has been provided below along with several other details like what type of colleges are they, average fee to study B.Tech in Mining engineering etc -

Name of College/University/Institute	Type of Institution	Average Fee (In INR)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad (Indian Schoo of Mining)	Public	7,80,000/-
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)	Private	10,24,000/-
The ICFAI University Jharkhand	Private	3,00,000/- to 5,00,000/-
Shyam Institute of Engineering and Technology Dausa	Private	5,000/- to 1,20,000/-
Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Vizianagaram	Private	50,000/- to 2,50,000/-

How much fees paid by students through wbjee counselling?

-Avijit midyaUpdated on January 31, 2026 08:33 AM

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P sidhu, Student / Alumni

At Lovely Professional University, students seeking admission through WBJEE counselling for B.Tech programs need to pay the admission and tuition fees as per the university’s fee structure, which usually ranges around ₹3–4 lakh per year depending on the branch and scholarships. The exact amount is confirmed during counselling. Students must complete fee payment after seat allotment to secure admission, along with submitting required documents and confirming their participation in the counselling process.

I have scored 45% in my 12th grade. Am I eligible for B.Tech admission at LPU?

-AmritaUpdated on January 31, 2026 03:19 PM

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Pooja, Student / Alumni

Admission to LPU’s B.Tech. program requires at least 60% marks in 12th with Physics, Mathematics, and English, along with qualifying LPUNEST. With 45%, students may need to improve their score or consider alternative pathways, but the good news is that Lovely Professional University (LPU) is the best because it not only sets clear academic standards but also provides excellent guidance, counseling, and support to help students find the right option for their future.

Can you give me information about semester exchnage programme at lpu?

-LolitaUpdated on January 30, 2026 08:02 PM

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vridhi, Student / Alumni

LPU’s **Semester Exchange Programme** lets you **study abroad for one full semester** at a partner university in countries like the USA, UK, Canada, Europe or Asia and **earn credits that transfer back to your LPU degree**. It’s available after at least **one year of study**, requires a **minimum CGPA (around 6.5) with no backlogs**, and helps you gain **international exposure, language skills and global experience**, though you must cover your **visa, travel and living costs**. The **Division of International Affairs** at LPU supports you with documentation and process steps for nomination and visa.