Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences

Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar – Admission 2025 Overview

Established in 1982 under the Jammu & Kashmir State Legislature Act, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) is the largest medical institution in the region. Located in Soura, Srinagar, SKIMS functions as both a super-specialty hospital and a deemed university, offering a wide array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in medical and paramedical sciences.

Admissions 2025

Undergraduate Programs:

• MBBS: Admission is based on NEET UG 2025 scores. Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English, securing at least 50% marks for General category, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for PwD candidates.

• BSc Nursing: Candidates must pass the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JK BOPEE).

Postgraduate Programs:

• MD/MS/DNB: Admission is through NEET PG scores.

• MSc Nursing: Admission is through JK BOPEE.

• MSc (Technology): Specializations include Medical Lab Technology, Radiotherapy Technology, and others.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: Minimum 17 years as of December 31, 2025.

• Academic Qualifications: Completion of 10+2 with required subjects and minimum aggregate marks as specified for each program.

• Entrance Examinations: NEET UG/PG or JK BOPEE, depending on the course.

Placements & Top Recruiters

SKIMS provides robust placement support, particularly for nursing graduates, due to its affiliation with a tertiary care hospital. Approximately 70-80% of students secure placements through the SKIMS placement cell. Top recruiters include Amazon, Adobe, and Deloitte, with an average package of INR 3 LPA.

Campus & Facilities

• Hospital: SKIMS houses a super-specialty hospital offering clinical exposure to students.

• Hostels: Separate accommodations for boys and girls.

• Library: Equipped with a vast collection of medical journals and resources.

• Lecture Halls: Modern classrooms with multimedia facilities.

• Sports & Recreation: Facilities for extracurricular activities and sports.