Families want to know about education and career as much as family background. If you work, mention your designation, company and city; if you plan to continue working after marriage, it is good to say so in your expectations.
Elegant and floral templates in pink, maroon or pastel colours are popular. Pick a recent photo with a plain background and natural light.
What to include
- Personal detailsName, date of birth, height, complexion, marital status, religion and caste. The legal minimum marriage age for women in India is 18.
- Education & careerHighest qualification, college, occupation, company, work location and income (a range is fine). Mention it even if you are still studying.
- Family detailsFather's and mother's names and occupations, brothers and sisters (married or not), family type (joint or nuclear), values and native place.
- Contact detailsOne or two phone numbers, usually a parent's, and the city or area. You can hide the phone and address when sharing widely.
- About meYour nature, interests and values in three or four lines. "Write it for me" can draft it from a few choices.
- Partner expectationsWhat matters most to you: education, values, location, food habits or community. Keep it short and polite.
- PhotoA recent, clear photo with a plain background and good light. Smile, and avoid heavy filters or group photos.
Tips
- Sharing in big groups? Hide the phone number and address, or add a "Private & Confidential" watermark.
- Use a parent's phone number rather than your own when the biodata is shared widely.
- Be honest about age, height, income and marital status. Small exaggerations come out in the first meeting.
- Keep it to one A4 page if you can. Families often forward it on WhatsApp, and a single page is easiest to read on a phone.
Frequently asked questions
Personal details, education and work, family details, a parent's contact number, a few lines about herself and the kind of partner she is looking for.