Marriage biodata format: what to include, in what order, on one page
Updated: 14 November 2026
A good marriage biodata format fits on one page, puts the details families look at first near the top, and leaves out anything you wouldn’t want forwarded to strangers. Most biodatas are shared on WhatsApp and passed from family to family, so think of it as a public document.
Quick answer
- Keep it to one page with one clear photo.
- Usual order: personal details, education and work, family, then contact.
- Add horoscope details (rashi, nakshatra, gotra) only if your family uses them.
- Leave out your full home address and ID numbers; a city and one contact number are enough.
The usual sections, in order
| Section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Photo | One recent, clear photo with a plain background and a natural smile |
| Personal | Name, date of birth, time and place of birth if needed, height, religion and community, mother tongue |
| Education and work | Highest qualification and college, current job or business, city of work |
| Family | Father’s and mother’s occupation, siblings and whether they are married, native place |
| Horoscope (optional) | Rashi, nakshatra, gotra, manglik status, if your family matches horoscopes |
| Expectations (optional) | One or two lines at most |
| Contact | One parent’s or your own phone number, and the city you live in |
What to leave out
- Full home address: the city or area is enough until talks progress.
- Aadhaar, PAN or any ID number: never on a biodata.
- Exact salary: many families give a range or leave it for a conversation.
- Several photos: one good photo looks better than a collage and keeps the file small.
Writing tips
- Write facts plainly. “Software engineer at a bank, Bengaluru” says more than a paragraph of adjectives.
- Keep dates in one format, for example 14 March 1998.
- Check spellings of names and places twice; the biodata is often the first impression.
PDF or JPG?
Share a JPG on WhatsApp so it opens instantly in the chat, and keep a PDF for printing. If a website asks for a smaller file, shrink the JPG with Compress image.
How to use the Marriage biodata maker
- Open the Marriage biodata maker, pick a design and add your photo.
- Fill in the sections. Use “Add detail” for anything extra and × to remove a line.
- The text shrinks a little if needed to stay on one page.
- Download a JPG for WhatsApp or a PDF to print.
The form is saved only in your own browser and nothing is uploaded. Need printed photos too? See the passport photo sheet guide.
Limits
Customs differ between families, communities and regions; include what your family expects. This page gives a common layout, not rules.
Sources
If this page and the official notice disagree, follow the notice.
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