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TS PGECET Mining Engineering syllabus 2026 has been released by JNTU Hyderabad at pgecet.tsche.ac.in. The TS PGECET MN syllabus includes two sections, namely Engineering Mathematics and core Mining Engineering chapters. The topics included in the TS PGECET 2026 syllabus for Mining Engineering are Mining Geology, Mine Development and Surveying, Geomechanics and Ground Control, Mining Methods and Machinery, etc. Those preparing for the exam should study the complete syllabus without skipping any topic. The Engineering Mathematics carries 10 marks weightage, and the core Mining Engineering syllabus carries 110 marks weightage. The TS PGECET 2026 exam will include 120 questions carrying 1 mark each. The MCQ-type questions will be asked from the TS PGECET 2026 syllabus.
You can download the TS PGECET Mining Engineering syllabus 2026 PDF from this page. Also check out the TS PGECET Mining Engineering important topics, section-wise weightage, preparation tips, etc, here.
TS PGECET 2026 Mining Engineering syllabus PDF has been released along with the official notification soon at pgecet.tsche.ac.in. Find the TS PGECET MN 2026 syllabus pdf below:-
TS PGECET Mining Engineering syllabus 2026 includes two sections. Candidates can check out the detailed section-wise TS PGECET 2026 syllabus below.
The TS PGECET MN syllabus section 1 of Engineering Mathematics. In all the TS PGECET papers, Engineering Mathematics is a common section.
Topics | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
Linear Algebra | Matrices and Determinants; Systems of linear equations; Eigen values and Eigen vectors |
Calculus | Limit, continuity and differentiability; Partial Derivatives; Maxima and minima; 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; Random variables; Poisson, Normal and Binomial distributions; Correlation and regression analysis |
Numerical Methods | Solutions of linear algebraic equations; Integration of trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule; Single and multi-step methods for differential equations. |
Section 2 of the TS PGECET MN syllabus 2026 includes core Mining engineering topics. Candidates can check the detailed topics and chapters of the TS PGECET 2026 Mining Engineering syllabus below.
Part 1- Mining Geology
Theories of Rock formation, Various minerals, rocks, and their origin
Part 2: Mine Development and Surveying
Topic | Sub Topics |
|---|---|
Mine Development: | Methods of access to the mineral deposits; Underground Drivages and Tunneling; Drilling methods; Explosives, Blasting devices and Blast design practices in underground and opencast mines. |
Mine Surveying | Leveling, theodolite, tacheometry, triangulation; Contouring; Errors and adjustments; Correlation; Underground surveying; Curves; Photogrammetry; Field astronomy; EDM and Total Station; Introduction to GPS. |
Part 3- Geomechanics and Ground Control
Topic | Sub Topics |
|---|---|
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; Rock bursts and coal bumps; Slope stability; Slope monitoring instruments. |
Ground Control | Design of pillars; Shaft Pillar; Roof supporting systems and Roof monitoring instruments; Subsidence; Mine filling; Strata control and monitoring plan. |
Part 4: Mining Methods and Machinery
Topic | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
Mining Methods | Introduction to coal mining; Surface coal mining: layout, development, loading, transportation and mechanization, continuous surface mining systems; Underground coal mining: bord and pillar systems, room and pillar mining, longwall mining, thick seam mining methods; highwall mining; Introduction to metal mining and various methods of underground metal mining; stope mechanization, ore handling systems. |
Mining Machinery | Generation and transmission of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic power. Face development and depillaring machinery, Longwall machinery. Materials handling: Wire ropes, Haulages, Conveyors, Hoisting systems; Crushers, Pumps. |
Part 5: Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation, Surface & Underground Hazards
Topic | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
Surface Environment | Air, Water, Soil and Noise pollution: Standards of quality, causes and dispersion of contamination, and control. Land reclamation, Overburden dumps reclamation, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). |
Mine Ventilation | Underground atmosphere; Heat generation sources and thermal environment, air cooling; Mechanics of air flow, distribution, natural and mechanical ventilation; Mine fans: Main fans and booster fans; and their usage; Auxiliary ventilation; Ventilation planning; Ventilation networks. |
Subsurface and Underground Hazards | Subsurface and Underground hazards from fires, Mine Gases, explosions, dust and inundation; Rescue apparatus and practices; Safety in mines; Accident data analysis and statistics; Mine lighting; Mine legislation; Occupational safety, Safety Management Plan (SMP). |
Part 6: Mine Planning, Mine Economics, Systems Engineering
Topic | Sub Topics |
|---|---|
Mine Planning | Mine Planning & its Components, Feasibility report & its components, Sampling methods, practices and interpretation; Reserve estimation techniques: Basics of geo-statistics and quality control; Optimization techniques; Work-study. |
Mine Economics | Mineral resource classification; Discounted cash flow analysis; Mine evaluation; Mine investment analysis; Mineral taxation. |
Systems Engineering | Concepts of Reliability; Maintainability and availability; Linear programming, transportation and assignment problems; Network analysis; Inventory models; Decision theory; Queueing theory; Basics of simulation. |
TS PGECET 2026 Mining Engineering syllabus includes several topics and sub-topics. However, some of the topics of the TS PGECET MN syllabus 2026 are important and have been repeated many times in the last few years. While studying the complete syllabus of TS PGECET 2026, candidates must give extra attention to these topics.
Check the list of TS PGECET Mining Engineering important topics 2026 below.
The TS PGECET exam 2026 will include two sections. The Engineering Mathematics section is common for all students. Section 2 of the TS PGECET exam will be the subject that the candidates are choosing. Candidates can check out the TS PGECET Mining Engineering subject-wise weightage below.
Section Name | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Engineering Mathematics | 10 Questions | 10 marks |
Mining Engineering (Core) | 110 Questions | 110 marks |
Passing TS PGECET is not easy as many candidates sit for the exam. To score the TS PGECET cutoff 2026 candidates need a proper preparation strategy. In this regard, we have provided the TS PGECET preparation tips 2026 below.
For the TS PGECET exam preparation, select those books that are written by top authors and exam toppers recommended. Your books should also align with the TS PGECET Mining Engineering syllabus 2026. Check some of the TS PGECET best books 2026 given below.
Book Name | Author |
|---|---|
Continuous Surface Mining: Equipment, Operation and Design | T.G. Rozgonyi and T.S. Golosinski |
Engineering Mathematics | IES Master Team |
Mining Science and Technology 1996 | T.S. Golosinski and Guo Yuguang |
A complete guide for Mining Engineering competitive exams pack of 5 books | D.S. PRADHAN |
Engineering Mathematics: Volume 1 | AJ Spencer |
Engineering Mathematics for GATE and ESE-2026 | Made Easy |
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