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NIC 2025 MoSPI source

NIC 853300 - Post Secondary Education at diploma level

NIC 853300 classifies post secondary education at diploma level as a final six-digit education or training activity under Section Q and Division 85. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.

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Last verified 2026-04-21

Source Verification for 853300

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Who does this code apply to?

This code typically applies to:

Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-05-12

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Practical Summary

What Post Secondary Education at diploma level Means Under NIC 2025

NIC 853300 is the final six-digit endpoint for Post Secondary Education at diploma level. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary education or training activity matches this title more closely than nearby sibling codes in the same parent category.

How To Choose

When to Choose 853300 Over Nearby Codes

Choose 853300 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Post Secondary Education at diploma level. If the activity also includes nearby sibling codes in the same parent category, compare those pages before filing.

Common Questions About NIC 853300

Does NIC 853300 cover the institution or only a specific service line?

Education and health codes should match the actual service delivered: school, college, training, hospital, clinic, diagnostic lab, dental care, residential care or social assistance. Do not choose a broad code only because the sector sounds related.

What if the organisation has both teaching or care and support services?

Use the Sub-class for the main service delivered to students, patients, residents or beneficiaries. Cleaning, catering, transport or administration support should not drive the primary NIC code unless those are the paid services.

How do I verify that NIC 853300 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 853300?

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 853300

NIC 853300 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.