The institution, in 1964 started its journey with 3 core branches of Engineering- Civil,Mechanical and Electrical and Mining Engineering started in 1986. These branches are functioning in main building of college.Although, Electronics and Telecommunications , Computer Science and Engineering and Information Technology branches established in 2000 ; are running in new building in the campus. The Administration Office is also situated in Main Building.

The institute also provides hostel facility for students. There are 3 Boys’ Hostels (Amarkantak, Panchsheel and First year hostels are separately situated) and 2 Girls’ Hostels (First year hostel is separately situated). Food is being provided through Mess at minimal charges.

Well equipped Labs and Workshops are the lifeline of any technical institute and GEC Bilaspur is enriched with it. Under TEQIP-II and TEQIP-III programs college managed to purchase, furnish and maintain high quality equipment, labs and workshops.

Library is the mirror of the institute. There is one central library for various departments in the college. It comprises the collection of more than 20,000 books for students as well as for faculties and staff. For ST/SC students there is a “Book Bank” scheme, which comprises the collection of more than 20,000 books.