RGGEC is a state government-funded college established in 2014. The college is affiliated to Himachal Pradesh Technical University. It is approved by AICTE.

RGGEC offers B.Tech as its flagship course. The fee for B.tech is INR 2.35 lakhs. The eligibility criteria is that the 10+2 with PCM stream with at least 45% marks. The selection process is based on rank obtained in JEE Mains for 50% of seats and HPCET for 50% of seats.

RGGEC also offers a B.Arch course. The fee for B.Arch is INR 2.93 lakhs. The eligibility criteria is that the candidate must have passed 10+2 with PCM or Diploma with Mathematics as a mandatory subject with at least 50% marks. The selection process is based on marks of 10+2 along with a valid NATA score or score obtained in JEE Main Paper II in the ratio 50:50 (weightage).

RGGEC offers various scholarships such as the Post-Metric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC, Kalpana Chawla Girl Scholarship, Merit-Cum- Means Scholarship (for candidates from minority communities).