Mining Engineering

I don't think it is recognized. I cannot suggest you this college.

Here is the list of top 10 mining colleges in India:
1. ISM Dhanbad
2. IIT BHU
3. IIES
4. BIT Mesra
5. NIT R
6. IIT K
7. Mining College Keonjhar
8. CET, Guindy
9. NIT Raipur
10. NIT K

Mining Engineer have lots of opportunities in the field of Consulting, QA and Designing apart from Site Job or Project Management job in mines. There are huge demand for Mining Engineer in both private as well as PSU sector. Some of the top companies for Mining Engineers are BHP Billiton, RIO Tinto, Glen Core who payout high salaries. A fresher in India can easily earn salary between 20k to 50k also oppertunite to get PSU jobs with companies like MDMC and COL.

Corresponding courses in Engineering are not considered by private companies or PSU. AICTE also not recognise these type of degrees.

I don't think so. Can you please inform about other possible options you have?

To learn about the job prospects go through the skilled shortage list, SOL Australia. You will find information about skills in shortage and in demand. Mining for your information is a skilled occupancy.

The definition of better varies from person to person and is influenced by personal inclinations and one's strength for e.g. some people might to go with regular stream like CS, mechanical, Electronics and some might go with not so common branches like Robotics, petroleum, mining.
Opt for the engineering branch that you love the most and are most passionate about and analyze the future work conditions, scope and growth prospects before taking admission.

If college has brand image, good facilities and faculty then it is a good option.