Pharmacy

Please check for your eligibility to pursue a course in D. Pharmacy from a college of repute from the criteria mentioned below. Also, mentioned is the admission process followed by most colleges to admit students in to a course in D.Pharma. D.Pharma Eligibility
Successful qualification of the 10+2 level of education in any stream, from a recognised educational Board. A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the 10+2 level. D.Pharma. Admission Process:
Most institutes offering the D. Pharmacy course admit students based on performance in a relevant entrance test, often followed by a round of personal interview, wherein their general aptitude for the course is tested. Admission process generally varies across colleges. A few institutes also provide direct admission based on the candidates performance at the 10+2 level. Some of such entrance tests conducted in India are:
GPAT
UPSEE
JEE Pharmacy
AU AIMEE Pharmacy
CPMT
PMET.

Requirements to open a retail pharmacy in Kolkata:
Firstly are you a B.Pharma / M.Pharma as you need to be a qualified pharmacist to register your pharmacy and obtain a Pharmacy License. Or do you know someone who is B.Pharma / M.Pharma and is able to or willing to lend you his/her name against goodwill payment (not ethical but many follow this route in India) so that you can obtain a Pharmacy License. Secondly you will need to decide on your investment.Your basic need will be a shop if you are targeting a local area (here you can buy one or rent one). Just make sure you do your maths for shop (buy/rent) and inventory. Thirdly network with a Doctor / Hospital so that you can "informally tie-up" with them, this is the easiest way to access customer base (again not ethical but most follow this route), and finally you need some cash to stock up your shop, as credit will be tough for a new store.