The Central Library contains more than 169,899 books, over 4,500 CD-ROMs, and subscribes to over 95 national and international journals. It is a member of DELNET (connected to 5,000+ libraries) and the National Digital Library. Library operations use the open-source KOHA system with barcode circulation for streamlined resource access. Access to IEEE, IEE, and ASME e-journals is available via the INDEST-AICTE Consortium.

GLA University has dedicated spaces for major outdoor sports like football, cricket, hockey, badminton, basketball, volleyball, and athletics. Indoor games such as carom, chess, and table tennis are also available. National-level players serve as coaches. The university regularly conducts national-level competitions, inter-college tournaments, and intra-departmental activities.

High-speed Wi-Fi connectivity is available across the entire campus, enabling students to access research materials, learning resources, and communication tools seamlessly.

The university has 223 classrooms including 65 tutorial rooms in amphitheater format, equipped with modern computer systems, projectors, on-demand sound systems, and air-conditioning. Multiple discipline-specific laboratories provide hands-on practical training across all engineering branches.

The campus mess provides dietitian-curated, hygienic vegetarian meals four times a day. Menus are planned in collaboration with students. The cafeterias have flexible timings to accommodate all student schedules and create a lively social environment for students to relax and socialize.