National Institute of Retail Management (NIRM), Banglore is affiliated to Council of Distance Learning, India. The National Institute of Retail Management, is first-of-its kind retail education and research center in India . NIRM has been formed to respond to the unique needs of the modern retail industry. NIRM aims to create a primary resource center for all retail manpower specialization with a key focus on Apparel and Retail Industry. The Programmes are commercially relevant and have been designed in a way which ensures that the students of NIRM maximize their employment and growth prospects.