The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has shared important updates regarding education stipends for children and the PMT score criteria for 2025. If you’re a BISP beneficiary or a parent of an enrolled child, this article is a must-read to ensure you don’t miss your payments or bonus.
📅 BISP Education Stipends for January–March 2025
When Will the Payments Be Released?
The education stipends for January, February, and March 2025 will be issued with the next regular BISP installment.
✅ Important:
Only those children whose school verification is complete will receive this payment.
❌ If verification is pending or not done, no payment will be made for this period.
🎁 Rs. 3000 Bonus for Girls Promoted to Class 6
Many people are asking about the Rs. 3000 bonus for girls who were promoted from Class 5 to Class 6.
Here’s the truth:
- This bonus is not included in the upcoming installment.
- Although verification for January–March was done, no promotions were updated during this period.
- Promotions and grade updates will happen during the April–June verification phase.
- Bonus will only be issued after the promotion is confirmed.
🚫 Beware of fake news: There are no multiple bonuses like Rs. 4,000, 8,000, 10,000, or 14,000. These are false claims.
🏫 Update Your Child’s School in BISP – Or Lose 6 Months of Stipend!
If your child has changed schools, you must update the school details in the BISP system before June.
Why Is This Crucial?
- The next verification (October 2025) will cover six months (April–September).
- If the child’s school is not updated, they may be removed from the system by the old school.
- This can result in the loss of six months’ stipend.
📌 BISP Verification Schedule:
| Period | Verification Month | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | April | 3 months |
| Apr–Jun | July | 3 months |
| Apr–Sep | October | 6 months |
🟠 Action Required:
Update school information in June to ensure stipend continuity.
📊 PMT Score Finalised for 2025 – No Changes!
There have been rumours about changes in the PMT (Poverty Means Test) score. Here’s the official update from BISP headquarters:
| Category | PMT Score Required |
|---|---|
| General Households | 32 |
| Widows | 35 |
| Households with Disabled Members | 37 |
✅ The PMT score will remain unchanged for 2025.
❌ No increase to 33, 35, or higher is planned.
This score will be applied once your Dynamic Survey is updated, and your eligibility will be rechecked accordingly.
📝 Summary: What You Must Do
- ✅ Ensure your child’s school verification is complete for Jan–Mar payments.
- ❌ Don’t expect the Rs. 3000 bonus in the next installment.
- 🕒 Update school details before June 30, 2025, to avoid losing 6 months’ stipend.
- 📊 Ignore rumours — PMT score is officially set at 32 for 2025.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
🔹 When will I get the stipend for Jan–Mar 2025?
With the next installment, only if school verification is done.
🔹 Will the Rs. 3000 bonus be included in the next payment?
No, it will be issued only after grade promotion is verified in the April–June review.
🔹 How do I update my child’s school in BISP?
Visit your nearest BISP Tehsil Office or update details through the BISP representative.
🔹 Has the PMT score changed for 2025?
No. It remains 32 for general households, 35 for widows, and 37 for households with disabled persons.
🔹 What happens if I don’t update the school?
Your child may be disqualified, and you could lose 6 months of stipend from April to September.
📢 Final Words
To keep receiving your BISP educational support, you must stay updated, complete school verifications, and ignore false rumours. June is your last opportunity to update school details and secure your child’s future benefits.
👉 Stay informed. Stay safe. Don’t fall for fake news.
Thanks for reading — Allah Hafiz!
