Sher I Kashmir Institute Of Medical Sciences

SKIMS Srinagar is the largest medical institute under the State Legislature Act in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The main aim of the medical college is to provide opportunities that will enable medical students to acquire a high level of professional skills, knowledge and attitudes which will enable them to function as members of the health team.

Affiliation and Recognition
One of the top medical colleges in India, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar is affiliated to the Deemed University, Jammu & Kashmir and recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The medical college is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Courses Offered      
Undergraduate Medical Course:
The UG Medical Course offered at the top medical college, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar is a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with 4 ½ years duration followed by one year of compulsory rotating internship. The total intake capacity for the MBBS course is 125.

Postgraduate Medical Course:
The PG Medical Courses offered at the government medical college, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar are Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS) and Postgraduate Diploma (PG Diploma). The duration of MD/MS courses is 3 years and the PG Diploma course is 2 years. The total intake capacity for MD/MS courses is 114 and the PG Diploma course is 14.

Specializations:
The specializations offered at the best medical colleges in India, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar are as mentioned below:
MD:  Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, General Medicine, Hospital Administration, Maternity & Child Health, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry, Radio-Diagnosis, Radiotherapy, Social & Preventive Medicine
MS:  General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics
PG Diploma: Anesthesia, Immuno-Hematology, Blood Transfusion

Admission Process
Undergraduate Medical Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
The Candidate seeking MBBS admission at Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar must have
• Completed 17 years of age as on 31 December of the year of MBBS admission
• Must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology at the qualifying entrance exam. In respect of the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination shall be 40% marks for Unreserved and General-EWS Candidates. In respect of PwD candidates, the minimum marks in the qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology taken together shall be 45% instead.

MBBS Entrance Exam
NEET UG is a common MBBS entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the MBBS course in medical colleges in India. To secure MBBS seat in Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar, the candidate has to qualify in NEET exam with the following percentile: 
• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile

MBBS Admission Process
The process of counselling for MBBS admission in the Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar is conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure MBBS admission in one of the top medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar, NEET UG qualified candidates to have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of the MBBS seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Postgraduate Medical Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
The Candidate seeking PG medical admission at Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar must have
• Passed MBBS from recognized medical college
• Completed one-year internship on or before 31 March of the year of PG medical admission
• Registered with State Medical Council/Medical Council of India

PG Medical Entrance Exam
NEET PG is a common PG medical entrance exam, conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE), for admission to PG Medical Courses in medical colleges in India. To secure a PG medical seat in Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar, the candidate has to qualify in NEET PG entrance exam with the following percentile:
• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile

PG Medical Admission Process
The process of counselling for PG medical admission in the Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar will be conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure PG medical seat in one of the top government medical colleges in India i.e. Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar, NEET PG qualified candidates to have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of the PG medical seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Teaching Hospital
One of the top government medical colleges in India, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar is attached to SKIMS Hospital with 500 teaching bed strengths. The hospital offers specialty and super specialty services including state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities to ensure the delivery of holistic patient care. The hospital is staffed with dedicated and highly competent members of the medical professional along with trained staff who work with sophisticated state-of-the-art equipment.

Infrastructure and Facilities
Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar, one of the top medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir is located on 50 acres of land. The medical college has a wonderful infrastructure, comparable to the best in the world. Some of the outstanding facilities include - Lecture Theatres, Central Library, Central Laboratory, Auditorium, Demonstration Rooms, Examination Halls, Common Rooms for Boys & Girls, Food Canteen, Students Hostel, Museums, Sports & Recreations.