The foundation stone of the college was laid on 8 April 1956 by Hon'ble Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India.

[1] Campus has various amenities such as college building, auditorium, girls and boys hostels, swimming pool, sports and gymnasium hall complex, Gurudwara Sahib, bank branch, dispensary, post office and open air theatre.

GNE is the first Engineering College of Punjab, which was conferred Autonomous Status by University Grants Commission in 2012.

[6] The college has an impeccable placement record of students in reputed companies since its inception.

GNE graduates (Genconians) have found success in a variety of diverse fields including cultural, political, public and private sectors in India and abroad.