Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar
SKIMS Medical College Srinagar
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The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) is the largest premier medical university and tertiary-care teaching hospital in Jammu and Kashmir. Headquartered in Soura, Srinagar, it functions as a semi-autonomous institute under a Special State Legislature Act, serving as the backbone of advanced healthcare, medical research, and training in the region. [1, 2, 3]
Core Institute Profile
- Type: Government Medical Institute & Deemed University
- Established: 1982
- Governance: Chaired by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
- Current Director: Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ganie
- Main Campus: Soura, Srinagar – 190011
- Affiliated College: SKIMS Medical College & Hospital, Bemina [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Campus Facilities & Specialised Centres
The main SKIMS Soura infrastructure encompasses several dedicated medical units: [1]
- Main Super-Speciality Hospital: Highly advanced surgical and medical wings.
- State Cancer Institute (SCI): State-of-the-art oncology care and research.
- Maternity Hospital: Comprehensive maternal and neonatal care services.
- Academic Institutions: Houses the SKIMS Nursing College and Paramedical College. [1, 6, 7]
Key Educational Courses
SKIMS offers multiple undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral medical programs: [8, 9, 10]
- MBBS: Offered primarily through SKIMS Medical College, Bemina based on NEET UG scores.
- Postgraduate & Postdoctoral: MD, MS, DM, MCh, and PhD courses spanning numerous super-specialties.
- Nursing & Allied Sciences: B.Sc., M.Sc. Nursing, and various paramedical training streams. [1, 2, 4, 8, 11]
Practical Information & Digital Services
📍 Location and Accessibility
The primary campus is located on SKIMS Main Road, Soura, Srinagar. It is well-connected by local transport and offers critical accessibility amenities such as wheelchair-friendly entrances, designated parking slots, and emergency access pathways. [1, 3, 12, 13]
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📞 Official Contact Details
- General Exchange lines: +91-194-2401013 / +91-194-2401016 [14]
- Emergency Control Room / Casualty: +91-194-2403679 [14, 15]
- Official Web Portals:
- Main University: skims.ac.in
- Bemina Campus: skimsmc.edu.in
- OPD Booking: Patients can book digital appointments via the SKIMS Patient Appointment Portal. [1, 3, 16, 17]
If you are looking for specific information, please tell me if you need help with OPD schedules, admission criteria/fees, or department-wise details.
[10] https://salahlo.in
[12] https://admistay.com
[17] https://patient-appointments.skims.ac.in