Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar

Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, commonly known as SKIMS, was established in 1982 as a premier medical institute in Jammu and Kashmir. Located in Soura, Srinagar, this Autonomous medical institution operates under the administrative control of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar has earned recognition from the Medical Council of India (MCI), now known as the National Medical Commission (NMC), and is accredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade. The institute has been ranked among the top medical institutions in India, with Rank 13 in the NIRF Medical 2025 rankings. Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar offers comprehensive medical education and healthcare services across multiple disciplines including medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, and super-specialty programmes. The institute provides Undergraduate programmes including MBBS and B.Sc Nursing, Postgraduate programmes such as MD, MS, M.Ch, DM, and various Diploma courses in medical sciences. PhD programmes are also offered in various medical and paramedical disciplines. The admission process for Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar is based on NEET-UG for undergraduate medical programmes, NEET-PG for postgraduate medical courses, and institutional entrance examinations for paramedical and nursing courses. The institute serves as a tertiary care super-specialty hospital alongside its academic functions, providing advanced healthcare services to the population of Jammu and Kashmir and neighbouring regions.