Biodata Format for Marriage —
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Short answer: A marriage biodata is a 1–2 page family profile with photo, personal details, education, occupation, family background, lifestyle and partner preferences. It is separate from a job biodata — families read it before the first meeting, not employers.
7 sections of a marriage biodata
Recent passport-size photo, top-right. Neutral background, formal or semi-formal dress. One photo only — not a collage.
Full name, date of birth, height, religion/caste (if your family shares this), marital status, current city.
Degrees with college and year, current role, employer (name or sector), income range — stated honestly.
Father's and mother's name and occupation, siblings (married/unmarried), family type (nuclear/joint), native place.
Diet (veg/non-veg), smoking/drinking (yes/no), languages spoken, hobbies — brief and factual.
Age range, education minimum, location, profession preference, lifestyle expectations — keep respectful and realistic.
Phone/email of the person coordinating (often a parent or sibling). Do not list every relative's number.
Sample partner-preferences block
Also see: बायोडाटा कैसे बनाएं (Hindi guide) →
Marriage biodata — FAQ
What is a marriage biodata?+
A marriage biodata is a one- to two-page profile shared in arranged-marriage contexts. It includes personal details, family background, education, occupation, lifestyle and partner preferences — with a recent photo. It is not a job resume; families read it before deciding whether to proceed.
What is the difference between marriage biodata and job biodata?+
Job biodata focuses on employability: education, skills, work history, declaration. Marriage biodata adds family details (parents' names, occupation, siblings), horoscope/kundali (if used in your community), lifestyle habits, and partner expectations. Never submit a job biodata for marriage or vice versa.
What sections should a marriage biodata include?+
Photo, personal details (name, DOB, height, religion/caste if your family shares it), education, occupation & income range, family background, lifestyle (diet, habits), partner preferences, and contact details for the family coordinator.
Should I include salary in marriage biodata?+
Income range is commonly expected in urban arranged-marriage circles (e.g. '₹12–15 LPA' or '₹80,000/month'). Be honest but approximate — exact payslips are not required at this stage.
How do I get marriage biodata in Word format?+
Build it in ApplyVita free, enter your details once, and export as editable Word (DOCX) and print-ready PDF from ₹299 one-time via UPI. Families often want a Word file they can edit before printing.
Should horoscope or kundali be on the biodata?+
Only if your community or the other family expects it. Many urban families skip it; others want birth time, place and gotra on a separate sheet. Ask the coordinator before adding astrological details to the main page.
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