How to Check Your PMT Score and BISP Status in 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide

Are you trying to figure out if you qualify for the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in 2025? Wondering what your PMT score is and how it affects your eligibility? You’re in the right place.

Whether you’re a first-time applicant or just checking back in for the Rs. 13,500 quarterly BISP payment, this easy guide will help you understand everything about:

  • ✔️ What is the PMT score and why it matters

  • 📲 How to check your BISP status via SMS or online

  • 🛂 How to fix errors and reapply if you’re ineligible

  • 🏦 Latest updates in 2025 including mobile wallets and new banks

Let’s walk through the full process together—no stress, no confusion.


💡 What Is BISP and Why Should You Care?

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is Pakistan’s largest cash support initiative, helping low-income families with essential expenses like food, education, and medicine. It began in 2008 and is named in honor of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

🔹 Key Benefits of BISP in 2025:

  • Rs. 13,500 every three months to eligible families

  • Focus on women, especially widows and female household heads

  • Extra programs like education stipends (Taleemi Wazaif) and health support (Nashonuma)

But to qualify, your household must have a low PMT score—that’s where it all starts.


📊 What is a PMT Score in BISP?

PMT (Proxy Means Test) is a score between 0 and 100 used by BISP to assess a family’s financial condition. The lower your score, the more likely you are to qualify.

🔍 PMT Score Breakdown:

  • Below 32 = You are likely eligible for BISP

  • 32–37 = Possible eligibility for special cases (widows, disabled, transgender individuals)

  • Above 37 = Usually not eligible

The score is calculated using:

  • Household income

  • Number of family members

  • Property ownership

  • Utility bills and vehicle data

  • NSER (National Socio-Economic Registry) survey information

📢 Update 2025: You can now request a reassessment if your financial condition has worsened.


📆 What’s New in BISP for 2025?

BISP is better than ever in 2025 with new updates:

Increased Payment: From Rs. 10,500 to Rs. 13,500 per quarter
📱 Easier Access: Check your status by SMS or online portal
🏦 More Banks Added: Now includes HBL, Bank Alfalah, UBL, and others
📲 Mobile Wallet Support (Coming Soon): Link to JazzCash or Easypaisa for direct transfers
🎓 Taleemi Wazaif Expanded: More children now eligible for school stipends


📝 How to Check Your PMT Score and BISP Status in 2025

Checking your BISP eligibility has never been easier. You can do it in 3 ways:


📱 Method 1: Check BISP Status via SMS (8171)

  1. Open your phone’s SMS app

  2. Type your 13-digit CNIC number (without dashes)

  3. Send it to 8171

  4. Wait for a response with your current eligibility status

You may receive:

  • ✅ Eligible for payment

  • ❌ Not eligible or under review

  • ⚠️ Survey needed or expired CNIC

Pro Tip: Always use a SIM registered in your name.


🌐 Method 2: Check PMT Score Online via 8171 Web Portal

  1. Go to: 8171.bisp.gov.pk

  2. Enter your 13-digit CNIC

  3. Solve the CAPTCHA

  4. Click “Check” to view your status and PMT score

💡 Save a screenshot of your result for future reference.


🏢 Method 3: Visit a BISP Tehsil Office (Offline)

Prefer face-to-face help? Visit your local BISP center.

  • Bring your original CNIC

  • Ask staff to check your PMT score and BISP eligibility

  • If needed, request a new NSER survey or data update

Best Time to Visit: Morning hours to avoid long queues.


❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid

To make the process smooth, watch out for these common errors:

🚫 Sending CNIC from someone else’s SIM
🚫 Typing the wrong CNIC number
🚫 Ignoring survey updates or expired CNICs
🚫 Believing scammers who ask for money
🚫 Not updating your information after job loss, death, or childbirth

🔐 Reminder: BISP services are always 100% free. Never pay anyone for help!


💬 What to Do If You’re Not Eligible for BISP

Did your message say “Not Eligible”? Don’t panic. You can fix it:

✅ Visit a BISP center and request a survey update
✅ Bring documents like income proof, family form, or disability certificate
✅ Reapply if your PMT score changes or if you now qualify under special categories
✅ Make sure NADRA records (like marital status, dependents) are up to date


🏧 How to Collect Your BISP Rs. 13,500 Payment

If you’re eligible, here’s how to get your money:

  1. Visit a BISP campsite or partner bank branch (e.g., HBL, Bank Alfalah)

  2. Show your original CNIC

  3. Verify your thumbprint (biometric)

  4. Collect your full Rs. 13,500—no deductions allowed

  5. Ask for a receipt or confirmation SMS

🚀 Coming soon: Mobile Wallet transfers via JazzCash & Easypaisa!


🤔 FAQs – PMT Score and BISP Status 2025

Q1: What’s the PMT score limit for BISP 2025?
🟢 Under 32 = Eligible; up to 37 for special cases (disabled, widows, transgender).

Q2: Can I check status without a CNIC?
❌ No. A valid CNIC is required. Visit NADRA for renewal if needed.

Q3: How often should I check my status?
📅 Every 3 months or before each BISP payment cycle.

Q4: What if I lost my CNIC?
🆘 Visit NADRA to get a replacement before rechecking your status.

Q5: Can more than one person from my family apply?
👩 Usually, only one female head of household is allowed per family.


✅ Final Words: Check Your PMT Score Today and Secure Your BISP Payment

Now you know exactly how to check your PMT score and BISP status in 2025. Whether you use SMS, the web portal, or visit a center, taking this simple step could unlock Rs. 13,500 every quarter for your family.

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