Key Facts
552003 at a Glance
Code 552003
Official title Accommodations in hostels other than for students and workers
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Division 55 - Accommodation
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 552003 - Accommodations in hostels other than for students and workers
NIC 552003 classifies accommodations in hostels other than for students and workers as a final six-digit business activity under Section I and Division 55. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
Source Verification for 552003
10 / 10
4 of 4 factors passing
- Verified in official source - Found in NIC_2025.xlsx official MoSPI release dataset.
- International crosswalk available - No official ISIC/NACE/CPC/ISCO correspondence table is bundled in this build input set.
- Migration from previous edition - Legacy migration candidates present from NIC 2008: 1.
- Complete hierarchy chain - All parent levels exist: Section > Division > Group > Class > Sub-class (5 levels).
- Official size/threshold documented - No official code-level size or threshold dataset is included in this source bundle.
- Trade or export crosswalk match - No official NIC-to-HS/export correspondence table is bundled in this source bundle.
- Legacy national crosswalk - Legacy link exists via NIC 2008 converter layer (1 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 552003
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Practical Summary
What Accommodations in hostels other than for students and workers Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 552003 is the final six-digit endpoint for Accommodations in hostels other than for students and workers. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary business activity matches this title more closely than 552001 Accommodation in bed and breakfast units, 552002 Accommodation in guest rooms provided by private households such as homestays, paying guest accomodation without reactive customer services, 552004 Accommodation in visitor flats, bungalows, cottages and cabins usually without reactive customer services.
How To Choose
When to Choose 552003 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 552003 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Accommodations in hostels other than for students and workers. If the activity also includes 552001 Accommodation in bed and breakfast units, 552002 Accommodation in guest rooms provided by private households such as homestays, paying guest accomodation without reactive customer services, 552004 Accommodation in visitor flats, bungalows, cottages and cabins usually without reactive customer services, compare those pages before filing.
In this section
552001
Accommodation in bed and breakfast units
552002 Accommodation in guest rooms provided by private households such as homestays, paying guest accomodation without reactive customer services
552003
552004 Accommodations in hostels other than for students and workers
Accommodation in visitor flats, bungalows, cottages and cabins usually without reactive customer services
552099 Other short-term accommodation activities n.e.c.
Common Questions About NIC 552003
Does NIC 552003 cover lodging, food service or both?
Accommodation and food service are separate Division families. Use lodging codes for paid stay services and food service codes for restaurants, catering, cafes, canteens, cloud kitchens or takeaway operations.
Can a hotel restaurant use the same NIC code as the hotel?
If lodging is the main revenue activity, the accommodation code is usually primary. If the restaurant is operated as a separate business line, compare the food and beverage service Sub-classes.
How do I verify that NIC 552003 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 552001 Accommodation in bed and breakfast units, 552002 Accommodation in guest rooms provided by private households such as homestays, paying guest accomodation without reactive customer services, 552004 Accommodation in visitor flats, bungalows, cottages and cabins usually without reactive customer services, 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 552003?
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
Before you select NIC 552003
NIC 552003 should be selected only when the official title matches the main revenue-generating activity. If the business also trades, transports, processes, installs or supports the same product or service, compare nearby NIC pages before filing. This reduces the risk of choosing a code that describes the product being handled rather than the activity your enterprise actually performs.
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.