Founded in 1973, Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Thiruvananthapuram (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Kerala. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India, Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is a very small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 49 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Indian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SCTIMST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.