Marriage Biodata Format for Boy (with Free Template)
A practical marriage biodata format for boys. Which details to include, how to present education, career and family, plus a free downloadable template.
For a boy’s marriage biodata, families usually look first at education, career and family background. The format below puts those in the right place without making the biodata feel like a job application. The challenge is balance: enough detail about work and stability that the other family feels informed, and enough warmth that they see a person and not a CV.
Recommended format
| Section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Header | Invocation (optional), full name, photo |
| Personal | Date/time/place of birth, height, complexion, religion, caste |
| Education & career | Highest qualification, current role and company, city, annual income |
| Horoscope | Rashi, nakshatra, gotra, manglik (optional) |
| Family | Father’s and mother’s names and occupations, siblings, native place |
| Contact | Contact person, mobile number, email, address |
Sample biodata for a boy
This is the boy sample from our builder, with two optional fields added at the end. All details are fictional.
| Invocation | || Shree Ganeshay Namah || |
| Name | Rohan Mehta |
| Date / Time of Birth | 02 August 1994, 11:20 PM |
| Place of Birth | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Height | 5’ 11” |
| Religion / Caste | Hindu / Patel |
| Education | MBA, IIM Indore · B.E. Mechanical |
| Occupation | Product Manager, Flipkart, Bengaluru |
| Annual Income | ₹32 LPA |
| Rashi / Nakshatra | Simha (Leo) / Magha |
| Gotra / Manglik | Kashyap / No |
| Father | Mr. Kiran Mehta, Business Owner (Textiles) |
| Mother | Mrs. Hema Mehta, School Principal |
| Siblings | 1 younger sister (studying) |
| Native Place | Mehsana, Gujarat |
| Diet / Habits | Vegetarian, non-smoker |
| Hobbies | Cricket, trekking, reading history |
| Contact | Mr. Kiran Mehta (Father), +91 99250 XXXXX |
Field-by-field guide
Name and photo. Full name with surname. One recent, clear photo; see the FAQ below for what works.
Date, time and place of birth. Write the date as 02 August 1994 and the time with AM or PM. If the bride’s family matches kundlis, the time of birth must be exact.
Height. Write it in feet and inches, and don’t round up. Height is one of the few things the other family can check at the first meeting.
Education. Lead with the highest degree, then the earlier one: MBA, IIM Indore · B.E. Mechanical. Include the institution when it is well known; leave out marks and graduation years.
Occupation. Include role, company and city: Product Manager, Flipkart, Bengaluru. The city matters as much as the company, because it tells the other family where the couple is likely to live. For a government job, give the post and department: Section Officer, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi.
Business. If he runs a business, describe it in a few words: Family business: textile export (12 years). Say whether he runs it himself or with his father or brothers.
Income. Income is commonly written as ₹ LPA (lakhs per annum). It is optional, but if you include it, give a real figure. Monthly in-hand figures, bonuses and stock options are better explained in conversation.
Settled abroad. Add the country, the visa or residency status and future plans: Software Engineer, Amazon, Toronto · Canadian PR · open to returning to India.
Horoscope. Include it only if your family matches horoscopes. Rashi, nakshatra, gotra and manglik are usually enough on a boy’s biodata; the full kundli can follow.
Family. Write parents’ names with honorifics (Mr. Kiran Mehta) and a short occupation. For siblings, mention if they are elder or younger and their marital status: 1 younger sister (studying). Native place helps families who want to know your roots.
Diet and habits. Optional, but useful when families care about it: Vegetarian, Eggetarian, Non-smoker. Be honest.
Expectations. One line, focused on values rather than appearance: Looking for an educated, family-oriented partner; open to working professionals. Avoid demands about complexion, height or the bride’s family’s wealth.
Writing partner expectations well
The expectations line is short, but bride’s families read it closely, because it tells them how he thinks about marriage. Compare these:
- Weak: Fair, slim, homely girl from a good family. It describes looks, and homely is read by many as should not work.
- Better: Educated, family-oriented partner; working or not, as she prefers.
- Specific: Looking for a partner open to living in Bengaluru; vegetarian family preferred.
If he is open to proposals across caste, region or language, say so here (caste no bar). It widens the field and signals an open-minded family. If something is genuinely non-negotiable, such as diet or willingness to relocate abroad, it is kinder to state it plainly than to discover it after three meetings.
What a boy’s biodata should avoid
- CV-style detail. Projects, certifications and job history belong on LinkedIn, not on a marriage biodata.
- Inflated titles. Team Lead is better than Senior Leader when the latter isn’t true.
- Asset lists. Flats, land and cars invite the wrong conversation.
- A personal number only. List a parent as the contact, with your own number as a second line if you want to.
- Two pages. One A4 page is what families print and forward.
Photo and design
A simple, clear photo works better than a stylised one. For a boy’s biodata, clean layouts like Akash (two-column, resume-style) or Sada (minimal) look professional, while Prarambh suits families who prefer a traditional look. Choose a darker colour such as navy, maroon or charcoal if you want the page to feel formal.
Who should write it
In many families the father or an elder sibling writes the biodata. That works well, as long as the boy reads it before it is sent. He should agree with how his career, habits and expectations are described, because he will be asked about every line.
Add anything that’s missing
Every family is different. In our builder you can add your own fields (for example Diet, Hobbies or Partner expectations), rename any label, reorder fields, and delete what you don’t need.
Related guides
- Marriage biodata format for girl: the bride’s side, with photo and privacy tips.
- Hindu marriage biodata: what each horoscope field means.
- Marathi biodata format: labels and customs for Maharashtrian families.
Frequently asked questions
Should a boy mention his salary on a marriage biodata?
It is optional, but most families of prospective brides will ask, so many boys include it. Write it as annual CTC in lakhs, for example ₹32 LPA, and keep it accurate. If you would rather discuss it in person, delete the field instead of writing a vague phrase like good package.
How should a boy settled abroad write his biodata?
Give the city and country, the employer and the visa or residency status, for example Senior Engineer, Microsoft, Seattle (USA) · H-1B, green card in process. Mention whether he plans to stay abroad or return to India; it is one of the first questions families ask.
What should I write if I run a family business?
Describe the business in a few words, with the industry, your role and how long it has been running, for example Director, family textile export business (est. 1988), Surat. Annual turnover is optional; personal income or a range is more meaningful to the other family.
Should property and assets be listed on a boy's biodata?
Keep it short or leave it out. A line such as Own house in Ahmedabad is fine. Listing flats, land and cars looks like a negotiation rather than an introduction, and these details are better discussed between the families.
Which photo should a boy use on his biodata?
One recent photo, shoulders up, in a plain shirt, kurta or blazer, with a neutral background and natural light. Avoid sunglasses, bike or car shots, gym selfies and group photos. A clear, friendly face matters more than the outfit.
Is it okay to mention habits like smoking or drinking?
If your family expects it, add a Habits or Lifestyle field and answer honestly, for example Vegetarian, non-smoker, social drinker. Families value honesty, and these details come out quickly in conversation anyway.
Which template is best for a boy's biodata?
Clean layouts such as Akash (two-column, resume-style) and Sada (minimal) read well and look professional. Families who prefer a traditional style usually choose Prarambh or Rajwada. You can preview every template with your details before you decide.