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The Poverty Score is the biggest factor in determining if you are eligible for the BISP 13500 rupees fund or not. This score is calculated using 23 different pieces of information collected by the NSER dynamic Survey. The exact measure formula is not revealed by the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety or the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER). But we have made a tool named to Check PMT Score that will tell you your estimated score based upon all factors of Benazir Income Support Program. This article explains what the Poverty Score is, how you can check it, and how to keep it low so you can qualify for BISP.
How to Check PMT Score Using CNIC
You can check your PMT Score or Poverty score using your CNIC by 3 different methods. It is an easy method and same way checking the eligibility status and the registration process.
8171 Web Portal
8171 SMS Service
Utility Store Center or BISP Tehsil Office
What does PMT Score Means?
Government of Pakistan uses Proxy Means Test score or Poverty Score to determine poverty. It is used by various Schemes like the Benazir Income Support Program and Benazir Kafaalat Program to determine if you are eligible or not for the government aid. It varies from 0 to 100. A lower Score means more poverty, and it means you will have a higher chance to be eligible for BISP.
How Government Calculates and Check PMT Score
It is calculated using 23 variable information, including monthly income, household assets, number of family members, and whether any member of the family is living abroad or not. It also incorporates the nature of the job, or if a woman is widowed.
Key Factors That Affect Your Eligibility for BISP
Here is the list of some factors that can contribute to the calculation of you PMT score.
Household Information
NSER collects your household information during its survey. You can update it in the BISP Tehsil Office.
Number of family members
Number of dependents (children & elderly)
More dependent family members mean a lower Score, which means higher chances of eligibility.
Education Level
Education of the household head
Presence of literate members
A low educational level means a lower PMT Score.
Employment Status
If you are unemployed, you will have a higher chance of being eligible. If your family member has a government job, then you will not be eligible. Previously, you could not have re-verified if you had a government job. But now Shazia Atta Marri has announced that a person with a salary of less than 20000 will be eligible to apply, even if they have a government job.
Assets & Property
Ownership of
House
Agricultural Land
Vehicle (Bike or Car)
Livestock
More assets mean a higher PMT Score, and that means you will have lower chances of eligibility.
Living Conditions
Type of house (kacha/pakka)
Number of rooms
Access to electricity and gas
Poor living conditions mean a lower Score, which means high chances of eligibility.
Check PMT Score Classification and What It Means for BISP Eligibility
The threshold or the cut off limit for the eligibility of BISP or Ehsaas Program is 32.
0-16
Highest chances of getting 14500. Eligible for almost all government schemes like Benazir Kafaalat program
17-32
High chance of getting the fund. May not be eligible for some schemes but eligible for most of them.
33-37
Very few chances of eligibility. Will be eligible only if someone is differently abled in your family.
37+
Will not qualify for almost any scheme. Can request a survey to update data and score.
Why it is Important to Check PMT Score before you Apply
It measures the level of poverty, and based on it, the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety decides if you are eligible or not. It is not only for BISP, but it also affects the eligibility of different programs like Benazir Hunarmand, Benazir Kafaalat Program, and other government programs. It ensures that the funds are distributed on a merit basis. It ensures that no fraud or corruption occurs
A lower Score means you will have higher chances of qualifying for the government schemes. Similarly, a higher PMT Score means that you will have lower chances of eligibility.
How to Stay Eligible?
If the NSER survey approves your funds, it does not mean you will always be eligible. Because National Socioeconomic registry (NSER) now updates your data in real time and keeps it updated. Therefore, whenever your PMT score exceeds the threshold limit, you will not be eligible.
Therefore, it is important that you keep your information up to date. Here is how you can stay eligible
Avoid False Information
If you give false information, you can get permanently banned and rejected from the BISP and other government programs, even if you are eligible. You can always update your data by visiting the BISP tehsil offices near you.
Use Your Own Information
Always use your CNIC and registered mobile number on the same CNIC for any BISP-related matter. CNIC is the only thing that connects you with your data in the NSER database.
Keep your Information Updated
Whenever your data, like household assets, monthly income, and the number of dependent family members, changes, you should always update your data in the NSER dynamic Survey.
Update Biometric Data at NADRA
Make sure your biometric information, like thumb impression and fingerprint data, is updated at the National Database and Regulation Authority (NADRA).
How to Correct your PMT Score for BISP if it is High or Incorrect.
If your status on BISP changes to ineligible or your score increases above 32, you should check these things.
Conclusion
Your Poverty Score decides if you are eligible for BISP funds. A lower PMT Score means you have a higher chance of eligibility. You can check PMT Score using the 8171 Portal, 8171n SMS Service, or by visiting the BISP Tehsil office. You can stay eligible by giving correct information, avoiding misinformation, and keeping your data updated in the NSER survey. If something changes, update it at the BISP Tehsil office. Check PMT score again after a few days. Doing this will help you stay eligible and get your money on time.
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