Key Facts
Division 85 at a Glance
Code 85
Official title Education
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section Q - Education
Division 85 - Education
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC Division 85 - Education
NIC Division 85 covers Education. Use this level to shortlist the right activity family before moving down to more precise Groups, Classes and six-digit Sub-classes used in business registration workflows.
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Practical Summary
What Division 85 Covers in Practice
Division 85 splits education into operational Groups such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 2 more. Use it when the broad sector is clear but the exact activity family still needs comparison.
Where Used In Practice
Where Division 85 Is Used - Udyam, MSME, MCA Filings
Division 85 is used in Udyam, MSME, MCA and LLP preparation when the business belongs to education but still needs the correct Group or Class.
- Udyam and MSME code research
- Company or LLP registration preparation
- Business activity shortlisting before filing
- Internal classification and vendor profiling
How To Choose
How to Pick the Right Group Under Division 85
Pick Division 85 when it reflects the dominant business line. Then compare its Groups and Classes instead of choosing a six-digit code from the Division title alone.
Common Questions About NIC 85
Which businesses fall under NIC 85?
Start here when the business belongs to education and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined and 2 more.
Is NIC 85 a final filing code?
No. This is a hierarchy page. Continue to the six-digit Sub-class before using a code in registration or compliance records.
How do I verify that NIC 85 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, and confirm that the official title matches the main revenue activity. For regulated or filing-critical decisions, verify the source row in the MoSPI dataset.
What happens if I use the wrong NIC code in Udyam or MCA registration?
A wrong code can cause mismatched business descriptions, follow-up questions or later compliance cleanup. It is better to compare nearby codes before filing than to correct a weak classification later.
Is there a legacy NIC 2008 equivalent for NIC 85?
Use the legacy converter only as a migration aid. Old NIC 2008 matches can suggest where to look, but NIC 2025 should remain the primary reference for new code selection.
NIC 2026 guidance
Practical guide to NIC Division 85
Schools, colleges, universities, coaching centres, driving schools, vocational training institutes and online education platforms all sit under Division 85. Education is one of India's largest service sectors, spanning every level from pre-primary to doctoral programmes and non-formal adult learning.
Data Source and Verification Date
Source layer
Official NIC 2025 Excel and PDF from MoSPI.
Last verified
2026-04-21 from the generated NIC 2025 source layer used in this build.
Disclaimer
This is an independent reference tool. Verify filing-critical decisions in official sources.