The idea of Government Hydro Engineering College in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh was conceived in 2009 .
Himachal Pradesh government in July 2016 had signed special memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Government of India, NTPC & NHPC for the setting up college. This ambitious project with the financial supportof NHPC and NTPC is to be set up at Bandla in Bilaspur district at the cost of Rs 125 crore.
After long wait finally this ambitious project has matured on April 27, 2017.
The institution has its BOG under the Chairmanship of Secetary Technical Education to GoHP. Under its 4th BOG meeting the institution was given the name as Government Hydro Engineering College .
The institute has Government & AICTE Approval for four branches (Civil Engg., Electrical Engg. ,Computer Science Engineering (AI&DS) & Mechanical Engg.)
The approved institution master plan is constructed by National Project Construction Corporation (NPCC Ltd.).
The institution is currently running three B.Tech courses in Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) and Electrical Engineering, having intake of 60 in each course.
To create skilled engineers for energy and other sectors.
To develop a premier class institution equipped with quality infrastructure, resourceful
faculty and skilled students for maintenance of high standards in academics and research.