Marriage biodata format
A marriage biodata is a one-page profile that families exchange when a match is suggested. It is usually shared as a PDF on WhatsApp and printed for relatives who prefer paper.
A good biodata follows a familiar order, so a family can find what they want in seconds: personal details first, then horoscope, education and career, family, and contact details at the end.
What goes in each section
These are the fields most families expect. Leave out anything that does not apply to you; an empty field is better than a guessed one.
Personal details
- Date of birth
- Time of birth
- Place of birth
- Height
- Marital status
- Religion
- Caste
- Gotra
- Diet
Horoscope details
- Rashi
- Nakshatra
- Manglik
Education & career
- Education
- Occupation
- Company
- Work location
- Annual income
Family details
- Father's name
- Father's occupation
- Mother's name
- Mother's occupation
- Brothers
- Sisters
- Native place
- Family type
Contact details
- Contact person
- Mobile
- Address
Marriage biodata format for girls
Most families lead with education and career, then family background. Keep the photo recent and natural. Add a short "About me" in your own words; two warm, specific sentences work better than a list of adjectives.
Biodata format for a girl, field by field →
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State occupation, employer and work city clearly, and give income as an annual figure. Families read the family section closely, so include parents’ occupations, siblings and native place.
Biodata format for a boy, field by field →
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Download a blank biodata format
Prefer to fill it by hand, or type it in Word? Download a blank format with a line for every field: a PDF to print, or a Word file you can edit. Both are free and fit on A4.
Biodata format for your situation
The format above works for everyone. These pages cover the few lines that change for a doctor, an NRI, a government employee or a second marriage, each with a filled sample.
Tips from families who have done this
Keep it to one page
Families skim. If your biodata runs long, shorten the relatives list rather than shrinking the text.
Write dates the Indian way
14 March 1998 is clearer than 03/14/98. For time of birth, include AM or PM.
Height in feet and centimetres
Write 5′ 4″ (163 cm) so everyone, including NRI families, reads it the same way.
Mask your number when forwarding widely
Share the full number with families you are talking to, and a contact person for everyone else.
Common questions
What is the standard marriage biodata format?
A single A4 page with personal details, horoscope details (if your family uses them), education and career, family details and contact details, in that order, usually with a photo at the top right.
Should I include horoscope details?
Include rashi, nakshatra and manglik status if your family matches horoscopes. Muslim, Christian and many Sikh families leave this section out.
Is the biodata format different for Hindu, Muslim or Marathi families?
The structure is the same, but the fields differ: Marathi biodatas list devak and kuldaivat, Muslim biodatas list maslak and biradari, Sikh biodatas list got. Our maker adds the right fields when you pick your community.
PDF or Word format?
PDF looks the same on every phone and prints correctly, so it is the best choice for WhatsApp. Use the blank Word file if you want to type it yourself, or the blank PDF to fill it by hand.
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