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What to Write in a Marriage Biodata (and What to Leave Out)

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Knowing the format is half the job. The other half is deciding what to say. Here is what experienced matchmakers recommend.

Include

  • Accurate basics. Age, height and qualification are verified quickly – never round up.
  • A short “About me”. 2–3 lines on your nature, interests and outlook. “Calm, family-oriented, enjoy trekking and reading” tells more than a hobby list.
  • Career in plain words. “Software engineer at a product company, Pune” beats jargon and designations nobody understands.
  • Family in a positive light. Mention values, traditions and what your family enjoys doing together.
  • Clear contact. Name the person to be contacted and a convenient time.

Leave out

  • Exact salary if you are uncomfortable – a range or “well settled” is acceptable.
  • Aadhaar, PAN or passport numbers. Never include ID numbers.
  • Negative remarks about previous relationships or family disputes.
  • Long paragraphs. Biodatas are scanned, not read.

Common mistakes

  1. Blurry or group photos.
  2. Inconsistent capitalisation and spelling (“b.tech”, “B.Tech.”, “BTech”).
  3. Too many fields left as “N/A”. Delete fields you don’t need – our editor lets you remove any row.
  4. Copying another family’s partner expectations word for word.

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