Biodata Format for Marriage
A clear, ready-made biodata format with the usual sections in the usual order. Fill in what applies to you and download it as a PDF or JPG.
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- Updated October 2026
1Heading and photo
Changes the row labels and headings only. What you type stays exactly as you typed it.
Drag the photo to centre your face.
6Design
Click a row label to rename it, use the eye to hide a row, or add your own rows. Empty rows are left out automatically. Text in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil and other scripts works when your device has the font.
Your details and photo stay in this browser. Nothing is uploaded. Share your phone number and address only with families you trust.
The biodata format most families expect
If you are writing a marriage biodata for the first time, the hardest part is knowing what goes where. The format above follows the layout that families across India are used to seeing, so the reader finds each detail where they expect it. You don't have to design anything: type your details into the form and the page arranges itself.
Here is the format, section by section, with a short note on how to fill each part.
1. Heading and photo
The page opens with a title, usually just "Biodata" or "Marriage Biodata". Some families add a line above the title, such as a blessing or the family name; others leave it out. Both are fine. A portrait photo sits beside your personal details, so the reader sees your face and your basic details together.
2. Personal details
This is the part everyone reads first. Write your full name as it appears on your documents, then your date of birth. Height is easiest to compare when it is in feet and inches; the format adds centimetres for you. Next come education (highest degree first, with the college if you like) and occupation, including the company or business and the city where you work. Rows such as religion, community, gotra, rashi, nakshatra, mother tongue and income are optional. Fill them in only if your family usually shares them.
3. Family details
List your father's and mother's names with their occupations. For a retired parent, write the job they retired from, for example "Retired, Indian Railways". For siblings, say how many and whether they are older or younger and married or unmarried, for example "1 elder brother (married), 1 younger sister (studying)". Family type (nuclear or joint) and native place help families understand your background.
4. Contact details
Give one contact person and one phone number. Many families list a parent here, since the first conversation is often between elders. An email address and the city are usually enough; add a full address only if you are comfortable with the biodata being forwarded.
5. About me and expectations
End with a few lines in your own words. For "about me", mention your nature, values, work and two or three interests. For expectations, say what genuinely matters to you, such as education, outlook, location or values, and keep it respectful. Two to four sentences for each is enough.
Small things that make a format look right
- Same style for every row. Write dates, heights and names the same way throughout. The maker formats dates and heights for you.
- No empty labels. Rows you leave blank are dropped automatically, so the page never shows "Gotra: ____".
- Your own labels. Click any label to rename it, for example "Native place" to "Hometown", or add rows such as "Diet" or "Hobbies".
- One page. If the text gets long, the font shrinks a little to keep everything on one A4 page.
When the format looks right, pick a design and colour, and download the PDF for printing or the JPG for WhatsApp. Your details stay in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order of sections in a marriage biodata?
There is no fixed rule, but the usual order is: heading, photo and personal details, then family details, then contact details, and finally a short 'about me' and partner expectations. This order puts the details families read first at the top.
Is there an official or government biodata format for marriage?
No. A marriage biodata is a personal family document, not an official form, so no government format exists. Families follow local customs, and this format follows the sections most families use, with every row editable.
How long should a marriage biodata be?
One page is ideal. Families glance through many biodata, and a single A4 page with a photo is easy to read on a phone and to print. The maker shrinks the text to fit one page and warns you if there is too much.
Should I write my biodata in English or Hindi?
Use whichever language the other families read most easily. Many biodata use English for the details and Hindi or the family's language for names and the top line. You can type both in this format.
What should I not put in a marriage biodata?
Leave out ID numbers such as Aadhaar or PAN, bank details and your exact home address if the biodata will be forwarded widely. A parent's phone number and your city are usually enough for a first contact.