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NIC Division 72 - Scientific research and development

NIC Division 72 covers Scientific research and development. 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...

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Last verified 2026-04-21
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Related NIC codes in this branch

Compare nearby hierarchy entries before choosing a code for a registration or business workflow.

Group 721
Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
 Group 722
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
 Division 69
Legal and accounting activities
 Division 70
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
 Division 71
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
 Division 73
Activities of advertising, market research and public relations
 Division 74
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
 Division 75
Veterinary activities
 Section N
Professional, scientific and technical activities
 Division 68
Real estate activities
 Division 77
Rental and leasing activities
 Division 66
Activities auxiliary to financial service and insurance activities
Practical Summary

What Division 72 Covers in Practice

Division 72 splits scientific research and development into operational Groups such as 721 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering, 722 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities. Use it when the broad sector is clear but the exact activity family still needs comparison.

Where Used In Practice

Where Division 72 Is Used - Udyam, MSME, MCA Filings

Division 72 is used in Udyam, MSME, MCA and LLP preparation when the business belongs to scientific research and development 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 72

Pick Division 72 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 72

Which businesses fall under NIC 72?

Start here when the business belongs to scientific research and development and then compare child entries such as 721 Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering, 722 Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities.

Is NIC 72 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 72 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 69 Legal and accounting activities, 70 Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities, 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis, 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 72?

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 72

Private R&D labs, contract research organizations, biotechnology research units and social science research institutes are classified under Division 72. If research is your primary revenue activity, not just a support function, 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

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