Overview

O. P. Jindal University offers a 3-year B.Tech program in Mining Engineering (Lateral Entry) for Working Professionals with flexible learning schedules. This program is specifically designed for industry professionals who aspire to upgrade their qualifications without interrupting their careers. The program is approved by AICTE and provides a balanced blend of academic rigor and practical exposure.

Eligible candidates are admitted directly into the second year of the B.Tech program, which spans 6 semesters. The curriculum is industry-oriented, future-focused, and continuously updated to meet the evolving demands of the metallurgical and materials engineering sectors.

To strengthen industry-academia collaboration, OPJU organizes expert lectures, technical talks, and interactive sessions by professionals from steel, mining, and manufacturing industries. The Department is equipped with advanced laboratories and testing facilities to support hands-on learning in areas such as process metallurgy, physical metallurgy, mechanical testing, and materials characterization.

Learners benefit from industry visits, internships (10–12 weeks), industrial training (4 weeks), and capstone projects, enabling them to work on real industrial challenges. The program strongly nurtures critical thinking, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills, which are essential for accelerated career growth.

The program is delivered in a blended learning mode, with theory classes conducted through a combination of offline and online sessions, and laboratory/practical components conducted in physical mode. Flexible options such as weekend, evening, and online classes ensure accessibility for working professionals.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to the B.Tech (Lateral Entry) for Working Professionals program must fulfill the following requirements:
Educational Qualification:

Candidates must have passed any one of the following from a recognized university/institution:

Polytechnic Diploma (with all semester/year DMCs, certificate, and migration), OR
B.Sc. Degree with Mathematics as a subject in 12th standard, OR
B.Voc Degree in a relevant discipline

Minimum Marks:
A minimum of 50% aggregate marks is required.

Work Experience:
Candidates must have at least one year of work experience, supported by an Experience Certificate and/or No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer.

Admission Process

Application Mode: Apply (Online/Offline) for programs at OPJU School of Engineering, School of Management, and School of Science.
Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of ₹1,000 for Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate programs and ₹2,000 for Doctoral programs. Payable via Internet Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI, Bank Transfer, or Demand Draft.
Merit List & Counselling: A merit list will be published for eligible candidates in each round. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for counselling. On fulfillment of all conditions and document verification, a provisional admission offer letter will be issued. Fee must be deposited within the stipulated date.
One-Time Deposit (OTD): ₹15,000 is to be paid for all courses within the timeline mentioned in the offer letter. This will be adjusted against the enrollment fee. In case of admission cancellation by the student, the OTD is non-refundable.
Non-Payment Clause: If the full fee is not paid by the due date, the admission will be deemed cancelled and the seat will be offered in the next round of counselling.
Counselling Rounds: Three rounds of counselling will be conducted. Any unfilled seats will then be filled on a rolling basis (first come, first served).
Right to Cancel: The University reserves the right to cancel admission at any stage without notice if the candidate fails to meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the selected program.

Note: Candidates from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) of Chhattisgarh domicile and Female candidates are exempted from the application fee.

Scholarships

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Program Fee

Rs 1,80,000/- per year

Program Outcomes (PO)

PO1: Engineering Knowledge:

Apply the knowledge of basic sciences and engineering fundamentals to solve engineering problems.

PO2: Problem Analysis:

Analyze the complex engineering problems and give solutions related to chemical & allied industries.

PO3: Design/ Development of Solutions:

Identify the chemical engineering problems, design and formulate solutions to solve both industrial & social related problems.

PO4: Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems:

Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions.

PO5: Modern Tool Usage:

Apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools for the design, modeling, simulation and analysis studies.

PO6: The Engineer and Society:

Assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and their consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.

PO7: Environment and Sustainability:

Understand the relationship between society, environment and work towards sustainable development.

PO8: Ethics:

Understand their professional and ethical responsibility and enhance their commitment towards best engineering practices.

PO9: Individual and Team Work:

Function effectively as a member or a leader in diverse teams and be competent to carry out multidisciplinary tasks.

PO10: Communication:

Communicate effectively in both verbal & non-verbal and able to comprehend & write effective reports.

PO11: Project Management and Finance:

Understand the engineering and management principles to manage the multidisciplinary projects in whatsoever position they are employed.

PO12: Life-long Learning:

Recognize the need of self-education and life-long learning process in order to keep abreast with the ongoing developments in the field of engineering.

Program Specific Outcome (PSO)

PSO 1: Mining Operations and Safety Management Graduates will be able to apply knowledge of mining engineering to plan, design, and operate surface and underground mines with a strong emphasis on productivity, safety, and environmental sustainability.

PSO 2: Technical Proficiency and Modern Tool Utilization Graduates will be able to apply knowledge of mining engineering to plan, design, and operate surface and underground mines with a strong emphasis on productivity, safety, and environmental sustainability.

PSO 3: Technology Integration and Problem Solving Graduates will be able to integrate modern tools such as mine planning software, GIS, remote sensing, and automation technologies to analyze and solve complex problems in mining engineering.

B.Tech. ( Mining Engineering) for Working Professionals