853 - Secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education | NIC-2025 Group Codes
This group includes the provision of general secondary and technical and vocational secondary education. This group includes also the provision of education programmes within or outside the school system, which are equivalent in content to programmes in secondary education but are intended for those considered too old to enter secondary schools (i.e. adult literacy programmes, second chance or re-integration programmes).
This group excludes:
Classes in Group 853
The 4-digit class is the level used in most government forms. Open one to read what it includes and to reach its NIC codes.
Frequently asked questions
What activities are in Group 853 of NIC-2025?
Group 853 (Secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education) is a 3-digit cluster within Division 85. It contains 3 classes and 8 NIC codes for related activities.
How do I pick a NIC code from Group 853?
Open the class that matches your work, then choose the sub-class (the full NIC code) that best describes your activity. IncorpX provides assistance for selecting the correct code for Udyam, GST and incorporation.
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