How to Make a Biodata for Marriage - Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Before you open any form or template, collect everything you need. Having this information ready will let you complete the biodata in one sitting without pausing to search for details.

Personal details to have ready: Full name, date of birth, exact time of birth (from birth certificate if possible), place of birth, height (in feet/inches), weight (in kg), blood group.

Education: Your highest degree, college/university name, year of passing.

Professional: Current job title, employer name, work city, approximate annual income.

Family: Father's and mother's full names and professions, siblings' names, ages, and marital status.

Astrological (for Hindu biodata): Rashi, Nakshatra, Gotra. If you do not know them, ask your parents - they will usually know.

A good photo: A recent, clear head-and-shoulder photo with a plain background.

Different communities use slightly different biodata formats. Choose the one that fits your background:

• Hindu marriage biodata format - includes Rashi, Nakshatra, Gotra, Manglik status
• Marathi lagnacha biodata - includes gaav, kul, community name in Marathi tradition
• Muslim biodata format - includes sect, biradari, religious practice
• Boy's biodata format - emphasises profession and income
• Girl's biodata format - emphasises education, values, and interests

If you are unsure which format to use, the general marriage biodata template covers all common fields and works for any community.

Start with the most basic facts. This section is the first thing any family will read. Keep it accurate and straightforward.

• Name: Write your full legal name - first name, middle name (if any), and surname.
• Date of Birth: DD Month YYYY format - e.g., "15 March 1996".
• Time of Birth: Important for Kundli matching. "10:30 AM" format is fine.
• Place of Birth: City and state - e.g., "Pune, Maharashtra".
• Height: In feet and inches - e.g., "5'7"".
• Complexion: Fair / Wheatish / Dusky - be honest, this will be seen in person anyway.
• Blood Group: Important to include, families often ask for it.
• Marital Status: Never Married / Divorced / Widowed.

This is one of the most-read sections. Families want to know the qualification and career of the candidate clearly.

Education example: "B.E. (Computer Engineering), COEP, Pune University, 2018"

Profession example: "Software Engineer, Infosys, Pune | Income: ₹12 LPA"

If you are self-employed: "Runs a wholesale textile business, Surat | Turnover: ~₹50 LPA"

For NRI candidates: "Software Architect, Microsoft, Seattle, USA | H1B Visa"

If you are a student or between jobs, be honest about that. It is better than vague or misleading information.

The family section is where the other family gets a feel for your background and values. Write it in a warm, factual way.

• Father: "Ramesh Sharma (Retired Bank Manager, SBI)"
• Mother: "Sunita Sharma (Homemaker)"
• Siblings: "1 Elder Brother - Rohit (Married, IT Professional, Bangalore)"
• Family Type: "Nuclear" or "Joint"
• Native Place: "Ahmedabad, Gujarat"

If there are any sensitive aspects - a divorced sibling, a deceased parent - you do not have to include them in the biodata. These can be discussed in person when the time is right.

This section tells the other family what you are looking for. Keep it concise, positive, and reasonable.

Instead of: "Girl must be fair, have height above 5'4", earn at least 8 LPA, be from only Pune, be non-Manglik only"

Write: "Looking for an educated, family-oriented girl from Maharashtra. Location flexible. Open to discussion."

A short, open expectation statement makes you appear more approachable and gets more responses than a rigid list.

Download your completed biodata as PDF (for sharing and printing) or as Word (.docx) to keep an editable copy. See our Word format guide for how to edit it on any device.

For WhatsApp sharing: PDF works best. Send as a Document (not as media) so the formatting is preserved.

For printing: Both PDF and Word print cleanly on A4 paper.