How to Make a Biodata for Marriage

Step 1 — Gather the facts first

Before writing anything, collect: exact date and time of birth (from the horoscope if your family keeps one), height, education with institute, parents' occupations, and where each sibling is settled. The re-writing happens when these arrive mid-draft.

Step 2 — Choose your sections

Start from the standard six-section format and delete what doesn't apply to your community. Deleting is the right move — an empty gotra field looks worse than no gotra field.

Step 3 — Write it plainly

Facts, not adjectives. "Calm, family-oriented; cricket on weekends" beats "fun-loving and caring by nature". Every claim should be something a stranger could verify in the first call without embarrassment.

Step 4 — Add the photo

Recent, individual, natural light — the photo guide covers pose, clothes and background. Name the file properly (Aarav-Sharma-biodata.pdf, not IMG_4821) — filenames get seen in WhatsApp forwards.

Step 5 — Export and check on a phone

Almost every biodata is read on WhatsApp on a phone. Export the PDF, send it to yourself, and check: one page, readable without zooming, photo not stretched. Then it's ready to share.

Which format should you start from?

The five steps are the same for everyone; the starting format depends on language and community.

How long does it take to make a biodata?

About thirty minutes once the facts are in hand — the delay is almost always waiting for a time of birth or a sibling's details. Write it once properly, keep the Word file, and update only the age and job line when they change.