Government College Shahpur surrounded by various educational institutions, having a clear view of mighty and snowy Dhauladhars, caters to the needs of more than fifteen hundred students. The government notification in 2006 videsno. EDN-A-Kha(16)-10/95-Part III loose, spread an educational wave that opened the doors of higher education to deprived students. The college has its commodious campus which was given to Central University and is currently housed in the hostel's newly built Science Block and a Geography Lab. In this session, 1895 students were enrolled in the college in Arts, Commerce and Science Streams. The institution is affiliated to Himachal Pradesh University.

The mission and objective of the institution are to impart knowledge, nurture the students to face global challenges, inspire the learners to pursue excellence and embrace diversity and inclusion. The college's focus is to educate the students and encourage them to be creative and aware humans with an integrated and holistic personality.