The College was established in 2003 with affiliation from Himachal Pradesh University. It started with four core branches, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering. In 2008 it added Information Technology. In 2010, Civil Engineering was added.
In 2016 it merged its Information Technology course with Computer Science & Engineering.
International Accreditation Organization (United States of America) granted Candidacy Status.
College Chairman Sh. Kirpal Singh Pasricha received the "Best Entrepreneur Award" in India from Minister Shashi Tharoor on 15 February 2013 from "Engineering Watch".
The College was awarded the Best Engineering College in Himachal Pradesh by the Himalayan Research Scholar Association.
GHEC ranked 2nd among top emerging engineering colleges in India, and ranked 1st among private colleges in Himachal Pradesh (CSR-GHRDC 2010 Survey of Engineering Colleges)
Infrastructure
The College has ISO 9001:2008 certification for its infrastructure. It offers the following educational and additional facilities:
Administrative Block
Computer Sciences Block
Mechanical Engineering block, Separate 8 Floor Block
Electrical Engineering block, Separate 4 Floor Block
Electronics Block
Library: 13,784 books on engineering and general studies. 90 scientific Journals
Hostels: 2 Hostel Shivalik and Nilgiri Hostel for boys and 1 separate hostel for girls
Cafeteria with seating capacity approx. 100 students
