Key Facts
Division 91 at a Glance
Code 91
Official title Library, archives, museum and other cultural activities
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section S - Arts, sports and recreation
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC Division 91 - Library, archives, museum and other cultural activities
NIC Division 91 covers Library, archives, museum and other cultural activities. Use this level to shortlist the right activity family before moving down to more precise Groups, Classes and six-digit Sub-classes used...
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Practical Summary
What Division 91 Covers in Practice
Division 91 splits library, archives, museum and other cultural activities into operational Groups such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined. Use it when the broad sector is clear but the exact activity family still needs comparison.
Where Used In Practice
Where Division 91 Is Used - Udyam, MSME, MCA Filings
Division 91 is used in Udyam, MSME, MCA and LLP preparation when the business belongs to library, archives, museum and other cultural activities 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 91
Pick Division 91 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.
In this section
90
Arts creation and performing arts activities
91
92 Library, archives, museum and other cultural activities
Gambling and betting activities
93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities
Common Questions About NIC 91
Which businesses fall under NIC 91?
Start here when the business belongs to library, archives, museum and other cultural activities and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined.
Is NIC 91 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 91 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 90 Arts creation and performing arts activities, 92 Gambling and betting activities, 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities, 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 91?
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 91
Public libraries, national archives, museums, botanical gardens, zoological parks and heritage sites fall under Division 91. If your institution preserves, curates or exhibits cultural, scientific or historical collections, this Division applies.
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.