Founded in 1983, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Srinagar (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Jammu and Kashmir. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. SKIMS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.