PMT 2026: 4 Easy Ways to Check Your Score Using CNIC

Checking your PMT score by CNIC in 2026 is essential for applicants of the Benazir Income Support Programme and Ehsaas Program, as it determines eligibility for financial assistance. PMT, or Proxy Means Test, is a scoring system used by the government to assess a household’s financial condition based on income, family size, education, housing, utilities, and assets. A lower PMT score indicates higher financial vulnerability, while a higher score generally reduces eligibility. Households scoring below 32 are fully eligible, those between 33 and 40 may receive limited support, and scores above 40 usually do not qualify. Special cases such as widows, orphans, differently-abled individuals, and families living in extreme poverty may receive consideration even with slightly higher scores.

There are four reliable ways to check your PMT score in 2026. The fastest method is via the official BISP website by entering your 13-digit CNIC without dashes in the PMT Score or Eligibility section. Another convenient method is using the SMS service by sending your CNIC to 8171 from a SIM registered under your CNIC. If online or SMS methods are not accessible, you can visit the nearest BISP or NADRA office with your CNIC and family details to have your PMT score checked and request corrections if needed. Some authorized e-Sahulat and facilitation centers also provide PMT score checking, though a small service fee may apply at certain locations.

If your PMT score appears higher than expected, it may be due to outdated income information, incorrect family size, old utility records, or asset errors. To correct it, visit a BISP or NADRA office with updated documents such as income proof, household details, and electricity or gas bills to request a data update or re-survey.

It is important to avoid common mistakes when checking your PMT score, including using unofficial websites or WhatsApp links, entering CNICs with dashes, using an unregistered SIM for SMS, or paying agents unnecessarily. Always rely on official government channels to ensure accurate information.

PMT score checking is free through online and SMS methods. Households with a score below 32 are fully eligible for BISP benefits, while scores up to 40 may receive partial assistance. Keeping your household data current ensures that eligibility and payments are not affected. Using the BISP portal or SMS 8171 service remains the safest and quickest way to verify your PMT score and maintain access to financial support.