BISP 8171 Program
The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP 8171) is Pakistan’s largest social welfare program aimed at providing financial assistance to the deserving and vulnerable sections of the country. But do you know how the government decides who is eligible for this assistance and who is not? So if you don’t know, let us tell you that the system used for this decision is called “Proxy Means Test” or PMT score.
This score is actually a number that is prepared by keeping in mind the financial status of your family, income, assets, and other details. And it is this score that determines whether you are eligible for financial assistance under the Benazir Kafalat Program or 8171 Ehsaas Program or not. Let us go ahead and tell you in this article what the limits of PMT support set by the year 2025 are.
Also Read: Benazir Kafalat Program NSER Survey Registration Start
What is a PMT score?
PMT score is a method used to assess the financial status of households. It is prepared based on data from the National Socioeconomic Registry (NSER), which includes the number of household members, education, income, housing conditions, and other socioeconomic factors.
The purpose of this score is to understand which families are living below the poverty line so that the government can really reach its financial assistance to those who need it most. This is why you are repeatedly instructed to answer the questions asked correctly whenever you go to complete your survey registration process so that your PMT score can be accurately determined.
PMT Score Limit in June 2025
There are certain PMT score limits set under BISP that indicate who is eligible for assistance:
- 0 to 32: All such individuals are fully eligible and are provided with BISP installments.
- 33 to 40: This score is considered medium; these individuals may receive assistance in certain circumstances, such as proof of disability, widowhood, or low income.
- Above 40: Such individuals are generally not considered eligible for BISP financial assistance.
Important Note: Widows, disabled persons, and transgenders are given special concessions. If their score is less than 37, they can still be declared eligible.
How to check your PMT score?
Knowing your PMT score has become very easy in today’s era; you can check it in the following three ways:
Through the web portal
- Open the 8171 website on your mobile or computer: https://8171.bisp.gov.pk
- Enter your 13-digit National Identity Card number.
- Type the given captcha code correctly.
- Click on “Submit.”
- In a few moments, you will see your PMT score and BISP eligibility details on the screen.
Through SMS
- Open a new message on your mobile.
- Just type your identity card number (without dashes).
- Send it to 8171.
- You will receive an SMS in a short time giving your eligibility and PMT score information.
Visit the BISP or NADRA office.
- If you are facing difficulty in checking your score online, visit the nearest BISP or NADRA office.
- Take your original CNIC with you.
- Request the representative there to check your PMT score or update it if necessary.
What To Do If Your Score Is High?
Many people complain that their PMT score is showing higher than the actual situation, due to which they are deprived of BISP financial assistance. In such a case, the following steps can be taken:
- Visit the nearest BISP office and update your information, such as loss of income, termination of employment, or illness.
- If you are disabled, widowed, or in any other special situation, provide official proof of it.
- Request to be re-surveyed so that a new PMT score can be generated.
June 2025 New Instalment Details
BISP is releasing another installment in June 2025, which will be provided to eligible individuals across the country:
- Payment Amount: Rs. 13,500
- Expected Start Date: June 10, 2025
- Payment Method: BISP 8171 Campsites
- Cities Covered: All provinces and districts of Pakistan
Essential Instructions
- Do not share your CNIC number or family data with any stranger or unauthorized agent.
- All BISP services are provided free of cost; they do not charge any fees.
- Trust only SMS or calls from official numbers.
- Do not pay money to anyone who says they will “fix” your score.
Also Read: BISP 8171 Results Check By CNIC From Home; Check Details
Conclusion
The PMT score is your gateway to access important social welfare programs like BISP. If your score is incorrect or too high, you may lose out on the assistance of Rs. 13,500. Therefore, you are advised that if you are already a beneficiary of BISP and it has been 3 years since you received financial assistance, then immediately complete your survey registration process again. But if you are not a part of the Benazir Income Support Program and want to join it, then you should immediately visit your nearest BISP Tehsil office and complete your survey registration process. For any further guidance, you can visit the nearest BISP office or comment in the comment section below to get complete information.