BISP Eligibility Check Online & SMS 2025
To be eligible for BISP, a person must meet certain criteria set by the government. The main eligibility points are:
- Must be a citizen of Pakistan.
- Should belong to a low-income or poor household.
- Should not own large properties or vehicles.
- The family must have a poverty score of 32 or below, as per the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER).
- Government employees (Grade 17 and above) or their families are usually not eligible.
How to Check BISP Eligibility
There are three easy ways to check your eligibility for BISP:
1. By CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
- Text your CNIC number to 8171 through SMS to check your status.
- You will receive a confirming reply whether you are eligible or not.
2. Through the 8171 Web Portal
- Visit the official BISP website: https://8171.bisp.gov.pk
- Enter your CNIC number and CAPTCHA code.
- Press the “Check Eligibility” button to view your qualification status.
3. NSER Survey
- If you haven’t done the NSER survey to the visit nearest BISP office.
- The survey team will collect information about your income, home, education, and family members.
- Your data is then used to calculate your poverty score.
Where to Register for BISP?
If you’re not yet registered, visit the nearest BISP Tehsil office or Ehsaas Registration Center. Bring the following documents:
- CNIC
- B-Forms of children (if applicable)
- Utility bills (if available)
