Groom Biodata Format — What to Include

A groom biodata for marriage is the first impression a family has of the candidate. Most families decide within 60 seconds whether to read further or move on. Every section should give them a reason to keep reading.

Section 1 — Photo

A clear, recent photo is not optional. Families who receive a biodata without a photo almost always follow up asking for one — or skip it altogether. Use a formal portrait or a clean natural photo. No group photos, no sunglasses, no casual selfies.

For a groom biodata, a professional headshot or a well-lit full-face photo works best. Recent means within the last 6 months.

Section 2 — Personal Details

These are the first fields families scan:

• →Full name
• →Date of birth and age
• →Height
• →Religion, caste, and sub-caste (if applicable)
• →Mother tongue
• →City of residence
• →Marital status (never married / divorced / widower)

Do not include your full home address or Aadhaar number. Keep contact information minimal at this stage.

Section 3 — Education

State the highest qualification, the institution, and the year of completion. If you have multiple degrees, list them in reverse chronological order.

Example: "B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering), NIT Trichy, 2017. MBA (Finance), IIM Kozhikode, 2019."

Section 4 — Career & Income

State your current employer (or business), your role, and your location. Income is optional but increasingly expected by families in urban markets. If you include it, state the annual CTC or approximate annual income.

For self-employed candidates: state the nature of the business, years of operation, and annual turnover or income range.

Section 5 — Family Details

This section carries significant weight for most Indian families:

• →Father's name and occupation (working / retired / business)
• →Mother's name and occupation (working / homemaker)
• →Number of brothers and sisters, with their married/unmarried status
• →Family location (native place and current city if different)
• →Any context about family background that is relevant

Section 6 — What You Are Looking For

Keep this brief — two to four sentences. State the essential criteria only: preferred age range, educational qualification, and whether location flexibility is possible. Avoid writing a long paragraph of requirements.

Families reading dozens of biodata do not appreciate long lists of expectations in the groom's profile. State the essentials, and discuss the rest in conversation.

Section 7 — Horoscope Details

If your community requires horoscope matching, include the basics directly in the biodata: Rasi (moon sign), Nakshatra (birth star), and Dosham type (Chevva Dosham / Nadi / Gana — if any).

Attach the full horoscope document separately or as part of the digital profile. Families asking for horoscope will want to see the chart — not just the Rasi and Nakshatra.

Contact Details

Include a phone number and optionally an email address. For groom biodata, it is common to list the father's mobile number as the primary contact — this signals that the family is actively involved.

If you are sharing digitally, you can control who sees the contact section. Share the full biodata with a private link and only reveal contact details to families who have shown genuine interest.

What to leave out

• ✗Full home address — share when appropriate, not in the initial biodata
• ✗Salary slips or financial documents — these come later
• ✗Long personal essays or "about me" paragraphs
• ✗Negative statements about what you do not want in a match
• ✗Social media handles or personal website links (unless specifically relevant)