The Department of Mining Engineering at IIT (BHU) Varanasi was established in 1923 — the first of its kind in India. Conceived by Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, it has since been at the forefront of mining education, research, and industry collaboration.
The department awarded India's first Ph.D. in Mining Engineering in 1964 and continues to produce engineers who lead the nation's mineral industry. With 19 fully equipped laboratories and an underground experimental model mine, it remains unparalleled in hands-on research infrastructure.
Visit Department Website →Real-world mining challenges submitted by professionals are analysed and addressed by our faculty and students, creating a bridge between field experience and academic rigour.
Regular workshops like CPCMAI bring together industry experts, researchers, and students to discuss current constraints and innovations in the mining sector.
Cutting-edge research in Rock Mechanics, Mine Safety, Ventilation, Geomechanics, and Mine Planning with state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure.
A vast network of alumni holding key positions in CIL, NMDC, Tata Steel, Vedanta, HZL, and global mining companies, enabling strong industry-academia collaboration.
Curated list of international and national conferences, symposiums, and exhibitions relevant to mining engineering and geomechanics.
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Department of Mining Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, Varanasi – 221005, UP, India