Key Facts
Division 84 at a Glance
Code 84
Official title Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC Division 84 - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
NIC Division 84 covers Public administration and defence; compulsory social security. Use this level to shortlist the right activity family before moving down to more precise Groups, Classes and six-digit Sub-classes...
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Practical Summary
What Division 84 Covers in Practice
Division 84 splits public administration and defence; compulsory social security into operational Groups such as 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 84 Is Used - Udyam, MSME, MCA Filings
Division 84 is used in Udyam, MSME, MCA and LLP preparation when the business belongs to public administration and defence; compulsory social security 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 84
Pick Division 84 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 84
Which businesses fall under NIC 84?
Start here when the business belongs to public administration and defence; compulsory social security and then compare child entries such as undefined undefined, undefined undefined, undefined undefined.
Is NIC 84 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 84 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 84?
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 84
Government ministries, defence establishments, police departments, judiciary offices, fire services and social security administration bodies are classified here. Division 84 applies to public entities, not private firms. Most businesses will not select codes from this Division.
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.