What this self-check does, and what it cannot do
BISP decides eligibility with the NSER survey and a PMT (Proxy Means Test) score, plus some exclusion filters. Nobody outside BISP can calculate your exact score. This self-check looks only at the exclusion factors that are most commonly reported, so you know before visiting an office whether something in your household might count against you.
Your answers stay on your phone. Nothing is saved or sent.
BISP eligibility criteria in brief
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Registry | Household must be surveyed in the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) |
| PMT score | 32 or below; 37 or below with a member with a disability |
| Beneficiary | An ever-married woman with a valid CNIC |
| Exclusions (commonly reported) | Government employee in the household, car ownership, frequent foreign or air travel, large landholding, high phone or utility bills |
Read the full explanation in BISP PMT score explained.
The five questions explained
- Government job: households with a member in government service are commonly reported to be excluded, because they have a regular salary.
- Car: owning a car or similar vehicle is treated as a sign of a better-off household.
- Travel abroad: frequent foreign or air travel, or an executive passport, is a commonly reported filter.
- Land over 12.5 acres: large landholding is reported as an exclusion factor.
- Phone bill over Rs 1,000 a month: high, regular phone spending is commonly reported to count against a household.
What your result means
- No factors apply: it is worth checking your status. Use the 8171 check by CNIC. If there is no record, complete the NSER survey.
- One or more factors apply: you may still check on 8171, because the final decision is BISP's. If a factor no longer applies (for example, the government employee has moved out), ask for a re-survey to update your data.
No agent can change your eligibility or PMT score for a fee. Report anyone who offers this on 0800-26477.
Frequently asked questions
What are the eligibility criteria for BISP?
The household must be in the NSER, have a PMT score of 32 or below (37 with a disabled member), not be excluded by filters such as a government job or car ownership, and have an ever-married woman with a valid CNIC as the beneficiary.
Can I be eligible for BISP if I own a house?
Owning a simple house does not by itself exclude a household. The PMT score looks at the type of house, rooms, facilities and other assets together.
Is this self-check an official BISP result?
No. It is an indicative guide only. The official result comes from the 8171 portal or an SMS to 8171.
What if a factor has changed since my survey?
Visit your BISP tehsil office and ask for a re-survey so your household data reflects your current situation.
Last reviewed 10 Nov 2026 by the Haqdaar editorial team against bisp.gov.pk and BISP press releases.
Haqdaar is an independent guide, not BISP. This tool gives an estimate or a warning only. Confirm with the official helpline 0800-26477 or 8171.bisp.gov.pk.
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