Previous year papers
Over a decade of real question papers from DGMS, Coal India and state recruitment exams — sorted by year and post.
Built for mining students in India
Practice real
mining exam papers.
Pass on the first attempt.
Miners Point gives you previous year question papers, subject-wise mock tests and step-by-step solutions for DGMS, Overman, Mining Sirdar and GATE Mining — all in one app.
- Free to start
- No ads
- Works offline
0Previous year papers
0Practice questions
0Core subjects
0Students preparing
What's inside
Everything you need to clear the paper
No scattered PDFs, no guesswork. One app with the papers, the practice and the explanations that actually matter for mining exams.
Timed mock tests
Full-length tests with the same duration, marking scheme and negative marking as the real exam. Know exactly where you stand.
Detailed solutions
Every question comes with a step-by-step explanation and the regulation or textbook reference behind the answer.
Performance analytics
Track accuracy, speed and weak chapters over time. Your dashboard tells you what to revise next instead of guessing.
Works offline
Download papers and solutions once, revise in the hostel, the bus or 600 metres underground — no signal needed.
Updated every cycle
New papers and syllabus changes are added right after each exam — you're never revising from an outdated set.
Coverage
Built around the exams you actually sit for
Pick your target exam — the paper set, syllabus and mock pattern are already matched to it.
DGMS Competency
Mining Sirdar, Overman, Surveyor and Mate certificate exams.
Most popularCoal India & SCCL
Recruitment papers for executive and non-executive mining posts.
GATE Mining
Subject-wise practice and full-length GATE pattern tests.
Diploma & B.Tech
Semester papers for polytechnic and mining engineering degrees.
Subjects covered
- Mine Ventilation
- Strata Control
- Mine Machinery
- Blasting & Explosives
- Mining Legislation
- Mine Surveying
- Mine Safety
- Mineral Processing
- Mine Economics
- Surface Mining
How it works
From installing to exam-ready in three steps
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01
Choose your exam
Tell Miners Point which post or semester you're targeting and get a study track built for it.
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02
Practise and test
Work through topic-wise questions, then take full mock tests under real time pressure.
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03
Review and improve
Read the solutions, check your analytics and repeat the chapters that are costing you marks.
From the students
Trusted by mining students across the coalfields
“The previous year papers were the reason I cleared my Mining Sirdar exam. The solutions explain the regulation, not just the answer.”
“Mock tests felt exactly like the real DGMS paper — same timer, same negative marking. No surprises on exam day.”
“I used it offline in the hostel for two months. The analytics showed me I was weak in strata control and I fixed it.”
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is Miners Point free?
You can start with free papers and a limited set of practice questions. Full paper sets, unlimited mock tests and analytics are available on the paid plan.
Does it cover both DGMS and GATE?
Yes. DGMS competency exams (Mining Sirdar, Overman, Surveyor, Mate), Coal India and SCCL recruitment, GATE Mining, and diploma/B.Tech semester papers are all covered.
Are the papers actually from previous years?
Every paper is sourced from the official exam cycle it belongs to, and the year and post are labelled on the paper so you always know what you're practising.
Can I use the app without internet?
Yes. Download any paper or solution pack once and it stays available offline. Your scores sync back the next time you're online.
Which subjects are covered?
Mine ventilation, strata control, mine machinery, blasting and explosives, mining legislation, surveying, safety, mineral processing, mine economics and surface mining.
Your next attempt starts today
Install Miners Point, pick your exam and take your first mock test in under five minutes.
Questions about the app? Write to hello@minerspoint.in