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About Department

PEMIYA RISHIKESH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (PRIT), Department of Mining Engineering was established in 2026 with the support of the All-India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, and is affiliated with JUT, Ranchi, Jharkhand. The department is a blend of experienced and well qualified faculty who always strives to raise and encourage the teaching methodology that is both theoretical and practical in approach. Utilizing the best mining engineering colleges' well-developed infrastructure for technical education, the department created a contemporary mining engineering curriculum in India.

Strength of the Department

The department has been a leader in developing the curriculum for a variety of courses over the years, including Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machinery, Surveying and Modern Surveying Techniques, Rock Mechanics and Geomechanics, Mineral Processing, Numerical Methods, Geostatistics, GIS & Remote sensing, GPS, Reliability and Quality Engineering, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science and Technology, Industrial Management, and Computer Programming and Network Applications.

Aims & Objectives

Our Mission

To nurture in students and staff a commitment to academic, social, and professional growth to promote an atmosphere conducive to achieving professional competence in the field of mining engineering and to provide specialised training for developing need-based human resources.

  • To offer Undergraduate (Diploma) and Graduate (B.Tech) programmes of the highest calibre, supported by cutting-edge coursework and practical training.
  • We train students to comprehend and responsibly manage the planet's resources in the future.
  • To produce mining engineers that are technically proficient, well educated, and knowledgeable, as well as mining engineers who follow technological advancements and innovations.
  • To create publications and programmes for the advancement of innovative technology on a national and international level.
Our Vision
  • To build cutting-edge facilities for mining engineering.
  • To entice highly competent faculty to the department of mining engineering.
  • To provide well-educated mining engineers for the mining industry and other industries related to mining.
  • To encourage industry involvement in academic research and consulting.
  • To maintain academic standards comparable to those of the renowned mining engineering departments both nationally and internationally.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

On successful completion of under graduation in Mining Engineering, the graduates are expected to attain the following program educational objectives.

  • Apply knowledge of basic sciences and Mining Engineering to extract minerals with due safety, conservation, and economy.
  • Design and specify suitable work plans for efficient and clean mining systems under varying geo-mining conditions through a deep understanding of core and allied mining engineering.
  • Work effectively an individual's capacity and also as a team member or team leader in multidisciplinary projects. Pursue a continuous learning process to enhance competency through widening and deepening of knowledge base and skills for carrier growth.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

At the end of the program, the student will:

  • Able to clearly understand the concepts and applications in mining engineering and allied areas.
  • Able to associate the learning from the courses related to underground and opencast mines, mining methods used in coal and metal mining project, mine surveying, mine environment and ventilation, rock mechanics and its application, mine safety engineering, and management, planning and design of greenfield and brownfield project.
  • Able to have the capability to comprehend the technological advancements in the usage of modern design tools to analyze and design mining projects for a variety of applications.
  • Able to possess the skills to communicate in both oral and written forms, the work is already done and the future plans with necessary road maps, demonstrating the practice of professional ethics and the concerns for societal and environmental wellbeing.

HOD Message

Mr. Madhukar Singh
HOD, Mining Engineering Department
PRIT

Welcome to the department of Mining Engineering at PEMIYA RISHIKESH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (PRIT) Dhanbad with the words — "All of us do not have equal talent. But, all of us have an equal opportunity to develop our talents." The department works with the objective of addressing critical challenges faced by the Industry, society, and academia. Perhaps even more important is our unceasing commitment to our students, helping them to learn, grow, develop, and achieve their goals in their pursuit to excel in their professional careers.

In the Mining Engineering department, our department has a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty, a good infrastructure, and lab facilities. We are striving hard continuously to improve the quality of education and to maintain its position of leadership in engineering and technology.

As a Head of the department, I want to say that you all have a better opportunity to build your career in the field of Mining engineering. And I am always with you as a guide to help you and appreciate you for making your future bright.

Mr. Madhukar Singh
HOD, Mining Engineering Department

Facilities

Mine Environment Lab

From Methanometer to TDS, Bomb Calorimeter, High Volume Sampler — Mine Environment Laboratory has many prevalent instruments in the Department.

Mine Surveying Lab

Mine Surveying laboratory is up-to-date with Theodolites, Total Station, Auto Level, GNSS, and all essential accessories and equipment.

Mine Ventilation Lab

Mine Ventilation laboratory has a Dry & Wet bulb hygrometer, different Flame Safety Lamps, G. L. Apparatus, Gas Chamber, and many other essential accessories, equipment, and instruments.

Mining Machinery Lab

Mining Machinery lab consists of different safety devices including the Tulu pump, Chain Pulley block, and transformer.

Rock Mechanics Lab

Rock Mechanics has one of the well-established laboratories with different rock and soil testing machines and tools. At present, the laboratory is having Compression testing machine, Core cutting machine, Crushing strength apparatus, Direct Shear apparatus, and many others with all the essential accessories.

System Laboratory

System Laboratory also serves the purpose of Computer Application in Mining and Mine Planning & Design. The system laboratory has various Mining Software: Flac 3D, Earthworks, Auto-Cad, M.S. Project, SURPAC, and Visual FEA.

Department Faculties

Our highly qualified and experienced faculty members:

MR. MADHUKAR SINGH
MADHUKAR SINGH
Designation
H.O.D.
Qualification
B.TECH
Experience
4
Teaching Area
MINING ENGINEERING
Contact
9708748830
Email
PEMIYARISHIKESH565@GMAIL.COM
MR. NIKHIL KUMAR
NIKHIL KUMAR
Designation
Lecturer
Qualification
B.TECH
Experience
5
Teaching Area
MINING DEPARTMENT
Contact
7008980408
Email
nikhilkumar5284@gmail.com
MR. RANJEET KUMAR MANDAL
RANJEET KUMAR MANDAL
Designation
Lecturer
Qualification
B.TECH
Experience
1
Teaching Area
MINING DEPARTMENT
Contact
9304056177
Email
ranjeetmandal007@gmail.com
MR. RAJ SHUBHAM
RAJ SHUBHAM
Designation
Lecturer
Qualification
B.TECH
Experience
1
Teaching Area
MINING DEPARTMENT
Contact
7667164743
Email
rajshubham7797@gmail.com
MR. VIKASH KUMAR
VIKASH KUMAR
Designation
Sr. Lecturer
Qualification
M.TECH
Experience
8
Teaching Area
MINING DEPARTMENT
Contact
7857896760
Email
vkshkmr85@gmail.com