Check your eligibility in BISP programme

Get a general estimate of your eligibility for Benazir Kafaalat based on common criteria.

Important: This page provides general guidance only, based on common eligibility patterns. Your official name is determined solely by your PMT (Proxy Means Test) score from the NSER survey. To check your real, verified status, use the CNIC checker on the homepage or contact BISP directly.

Common Eligibility Factors

  • Registration status in the NSER (National Socio-Economic Registry)
  • Total monthly household income
  • Household size and number of dependents
  • Special household categories, such as widow-headed, divorced woman, or a household with a disabled member

How to Check Your Actual Status

  1. Send your 13-digit CNIC (no dashes) via SMS to 8171.
  2. Log in to the Beneficiary Portal at 8171.bisp.gov.pk.
  3. Call the helpline at 0800-26477 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm).
NSER Registration

Your household must be listed in the National Socio-Economic Registry survey.

Household Income

Total monthly household income falls within the eligibility threshold set by BISP.

Family Composition

Number of dependents, disability status, or widowhood may affect your eligibility category.

Identity Documents

A valid CNIC for the applicant, matching the details recorded in the NSER survey.