Department of Fuel and Mineral Engineering
Constituent Department of Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad
About Department of Fuel and Mineral Engineering
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
Date/Year of commissioning: 25th August, 1976. The Department of Fuel and Mineral Engineering is actively engaged in teaching and research activities. The department has the distinction of launching the B Tech Programme in Mineral Engineering, the first such course in India. It is also involved in solving live industrial problems and serves the manpower development besides catering to the needs of the industry by way of continuing education programmes for the practicing engineers. It is well-equipped laboratories for academic and research activities.
The subject Mineral Engineering deals with the beneficiation and handling of ores, minerals and coal. India being a mineral rich country, there is a great demand for the Mineral Engineering both within and outside the country. Presently the department is offering the following courses:
Undergraduate Programme
A 4-year B. Tech programme in Mineral Engineering is being offered by the department since 1984, through a grant of about Rs 4.19 crores from the GOI Department of Mines. This program has a multifaceted orientation with a fine blend of Core subjects. More information on the course content of the subject is given in Academic Programmes described below.
Beside these programmes it has also offered two new M.Tech programmes in Bio-Mineral Processing and Clean Coal and Energy Technology from 2006 -07.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
M.Tech
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Common queries about Department of Fuel and Mineral Engineering
Where is the Department of Fuel and Mineral Engineering located?
The Department of Fuel and Mineral Engineering is an academic teaching department of Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Fuel and Mineral Engineering are conducted as per Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Fuel and Mineral Engineering?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad.