What is a marriage biodata in English?
A marriage biodata in English is a one-page profile that a family shares before a first meeting. It lists personal details, education, job and family. It also says what the person wants in a partner. You may also see it called a bio data for marriage.
The word biodata is short for biographical data. See the general reference on biodata for its wider uses. A job biodata or resume is a different document. It is written for an employer. This guide is only about the marriage biodata. For a community-specific format, see the boy marriage biodata format or the biodata format for marriage for girl.
At a glance
- Keep it to one page, with five groups: personal, education and job, family, partner preferences and contact.
- Gotra, rashi and Manglik status are optional. Add them only if your family uses them.
- Write only true details, in one date format and one height format.
- Free Word samples are below. The maker downloads PDF, JPG and PNG, and the price is shown first.
How we wrote this guide: we analyzed the pages that rank on the first page of Google India for these searches on 3 November 2026. We noted the questions they answer and the ones they leave out.
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Free samples: marriage biodata format in English for boy and girl
These samples show how a finished biodata in English looks. Each is one page, with short answers and clear headings. The names and details are made up. They only show the layout.
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Sample boy biodata in English
- Name
- Rahul Sharma
- Date of birth
- 12 June 1995, 6:40 AM
- Place of birth
- Lucknow
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Education
- B.Tech in Computer Science
- Job
- Software engineer, Pune
- Father
- Retired teacher
- Mother
- Homemaker
- Siblings
- One elder sister, married
- Partner preference
- Educated, age 24 to 28, family oriented
Sample details only. Replace each line with your own.
Sample girl biodata in English
- Name
- Priya Verma
- Date of birth
- 3 March 1998, 10:15 PM
- Place of birth
- Jaipur
- Height
- 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
- Education
- M.Sc in Chemistry
- Job
- Lecturer, Jaipur
- Father
- Businessman
- Mother
- Homemaker
- Siblings
- One younger brother
- Partner preference
- Well settled, age 27 to 31, respectful family
Sample details only. Replace each line with your own.
To build your own, use the biodata maker above and download it as a PDF, JPG or PNG. For more sample layouts, see the marriage biodata format PDF page.
What should you write in each section of a biodata for marriage in English?
Most biodatas have the same five groups of details. For each field, you get a short rule and an example. If a term such as gotra is new to you, a general reference can help, but follow your own family's practice. For a wider walkthrough, read how to write a biodata for marriage.
What a full biodata asks for: 27 fields in four groups
We counted the fields in our own maker form on 3 November 2026. It has 27 fields: 13 personal details, 4 for education and job, 7 for family and 3 for contact. The 13 personal fields include 4 horoscope fields: gotra, rashi, nakshatra and Manglik status. Gather these details before you start, so the form is quick to fill in.
Before and after: three weak lines made clear
Vague lines make a family stop and ask. For example, compare these entries.
| Field | Weak line | Clear line |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Tall | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Job | Good job in a big company | Software engineer, Pune |
| Family | Respectable family | Father: retired teacher. Mother: homemaker. One elder sister, married |
| Field | What to write | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Write the name your family uses. Spell it the same way everywhere. | Rahul Sharma |
| Date and time of birth | Write the date in words. Add the time only if you have it for horoscopes. | 12 June 1995, 6:40 AM |
| Height | Use one format, either feet and inches or centimetres. | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Complexion | Use one honest word, such as fair, wheatish or dark. | Wheatish |
| Marital status | Write never married, divorced or widowed. | Never married |
| Field | What to write | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Gotra, rashi, nakshatra | Add them only if your family uses horoscopes. If not, write Not applicable. | Kashyap, Simha, Magha |
| Manglik status | State it plainly: yes, no or not known. | Non-Manglik |
| Field | What to write | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Give the highest degree and the subject. | B.Tech in Computer Science |
| Job | Give the job title and the city. The company name is optional. | Software engineer, Pune |
| Income | Optional. A range is enough. | 12 to 15 LPA |
| Field | What to write | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Parents | Give each parent's name and job in a few words. | Father: retired teacher. Mother: homemaker |
| Siblings | Write how many, and if each is married. | One elder sister, married |
| Native place | Write the town or village your family is from. | Lucknow |
| Partner preference | Two or three short lines on age, study and values. | Educated, age 26 to 30, family oriented |
| Field | What to write | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | Give a parent's number. Add the country code if you live abroad. | +91 98XXXXXXXX |
| City | Give your city. Skip the full home address. | Pune, Maharashtra |
What should an English biodata for NRI and overseas families include?
If you are making a biodata for marriage in English from abroad, families in India will want a few more facts. Add these lines to the usual sections.
Current country and city
For example, Toronto, Canada. This tells families where you live today.
Citizenship or visa status
Write it plainly. For example: Indian citizen on a work visa.
Work and company type
A job title and the industry are enough. Income can be a range.
Willingness to relocate
Say if you would move, or if you want a partner who can join you.
Contact and time
Give a phone number with the country code and a time that suits families in India.
English or your own language?
Choose English when the families live in different states or countries. Choose it too when both sides read English well. Choose your own language when older relatives will read the biodata first. Many families keep both versions ready.
If you want a regional version, use one of these pages:
English mein biodata kaise likhe (अंग्रेज़ी में बायोडाटा कैसे लिखें)
Agar aap Hindi mein sochte hain, to ye table aapko har Hindi heading ka English label batata hai. If you think in Hindi, this table gives the English label for each common heading.
Many Hindi speakers ask this question in Roman letters. Search tools estimate about 2,200 searches a month in India for phrases such as "biodata english mein", "english mein biodata" and "biodata kaise likhe english me" (Semrush, 3 November 2026). This table is written for them.
| Hindi | In Roman letters | English label |
|---|---|---|
| नाम | Naam | Name |
| जन्म तिथि | Janm tithi | Date of birth |
| जन्म समय | Janm samay | Time of birth |
| जन्म स्थान | Janm sthan | Place of birth |
| ऊंचाई | Oonchai | Height |
| शिक्षा | Shiksha | Education |
| व्यवसाय | Vyavsay | Occupation |
| वार्षिक आय | Varshik aay | Annual income |
| गोत्र | Gotra | Gotra |
| राशि | Rashi | Moon sign |
| पिता | Pita | Father |
| माता | Mata | Mother |
| भाई-बहन | Bhai-behen | Siblings |
| मूल निवास | Mool niwas | Native place |
| संपर्क | Sampark | Contact |
| अपेक्षित जीवनसाथी | Apekshit jeevansathi | Partner preference |
Five easy steps
- 1
Pehle details ek jagah likh lein
Write all your details in one place first: name, dates, education, job, family and contact.
- 2
Heading English mein rakhein
Use the English labels from the table above for each heading.
- 3
Har line chhoti rakhein
Keep every answer short and use one date format.
- 4
Spelling ek baar phir dekhein
Check names, dates and phone numbers once more before you share the file.
- 5
PDF ya image bhejein
Send a PDF or one clear image to people you know.
Hindi mein poora biodata chahiye? Try the biodata in Hindi page, or read biodata kaise banaye.
What are the do's and don'ts of an English biodata, and how do you share it safely?
| Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Keep it to one page | A short biodata is read to the end. A long one is skipped. |
| State only what is true | Families check the facts. Honesty builds trust. |
| Use one date format and one height format | Mixed formats look careless and are hard to read. |
| Leave out ID numbers and the full home address | Give a parent's phone number and your city instead. |
| Do not write a long list of demands | Two or three short lines on partner preferences are enough. |
| Read it once more before you share it | Check names, dates and phone numbers. Then send a PDF or one clear image. |
Share the biodata only with people you know. You can send the photo later if you prefer. If your biodata or photo is ever misused, you can report it on the national cybercrime reporting portal. More on this in why biodatas fail to get responses.
Is there a marriage biodata format in English in Word (.docx)?
Want a plain file you can edit yourself? Download a free English format in Word. Each file fits on one A4 page. Open it in Microsoft Word or Google Docs and type your answers.
Marriage biodata format in English (blank, Word)
A blank format with English labels and space for each answer.
Groom sample in English (Word)
A filled groom sample with fictional details. Replace every line with your own.
Bride sample in English (Word)
A filled bride sample with fictional details. Replace every line with your own.
These formats use Hindu wording, such as a Ganesh line at the top. Change it to suit your family. They are free to download. For a designed biodata with a photo, use the biodata maker above. The price of each PDF, JPG or PNG download is shown before you pay.
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