What's different about a biodata for arranged marriage?

It is written for the family of the prospective spouse — more emphasis on family background, cultural details, and lineage; more formal language; and prominent contact for parents.

Who should the contact details be — me or my parents?

Typically parents or designated family members. This respects the family-led nature of the process. Some modern flows include both with a note like "Initial contact via parents".

Should I mention what I am looking for in a partner?

A short, respectful partner preference section (4-6 lines) is increasingly common: age range, height, education, profession, community expectations.

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Biodata for Arranged Marriage — Free Traditional Templates

Create a complete biodata for arranged marriage with family details, cultural background, and partner preferences. Designed for the Indian arranged-marriage context. 50+ traditional & modern templates. Free PDF & Word.

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Built for the Indian Arranged Marriage Process

An arranged marriage biodata is read by families, elders, and matchmakers — not just the prospective spouse. It needs more family context, more cultural details, and a more formal tone than a casual dating profile. ShadiBiodata.com's templates and form are built exactly for this context.

Whether shared via WhatsApp with relatives, sent to a matrimonial bureau, or printed for a family meeting — your biodata should give the receiving family everything they need to evaluate compatibility in 1-2 pages.

Sections to Include for Arranged Marriage

Personal + Cultural

Name, DOB, height, complexion, religion, caste, sub-caste, gotra, mother tongue, native state. For Hindu profiles: rashi, nakshatra, manglik status.

Education + Career

Highest qualification, university/college, current designation, employer, work location, income range (optional but common for boys).

Family Background

Father's and mother's names + occupations, siblings (count, marital status, professions), native place, joint/nuclear family. Often the most-read section.

Partner Preference

Age range, height preference, education, profession, community expectations, city. Keep it concise and respectful — 4-6 lines.

Tips for an Arranged Marriage Biodata

Use formal, respectful language. "I am a software engineer working at Microsoft" not "Working at MSFT as SDE-2". Families prefer full, formal phrasing.
Lead with family. In traditional contexts, family background often comes before career — especially for girls' biodatas. Choose a template that gives family section prominence.
Include parents' contact. Phone number of parent/guardian, ideally with "Initial contact via parents" note.
Be honest about cultural details. Religion, sub-caste, gotra, manglik — be upfront. Hiding these creates problems later.
Partner preferences: brief and positive. "Looking for a well-educated, family-oriented partner from a similar background" is enough. Avoid overly strict filters.
Choose a dignified photo. Saree/salwar for women, kurta or formal shirt for men. Direct eye contact, gentle smile, plain background.