The Complete Marriage Biodata Checklist
Not sure what to include in your biodata? Use this comprehensive checklist to make sure you haven't missed anything important.
Essential Sections (Must Include)
Personal Details
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[ ] Full name
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[ ] Date of birth
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[ ] Height
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[ ] Complexion
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[ ] Religion
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[ ] Caste / Sub-caste
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[ ] Gotra (Hindu/Jain)
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[ ] Blood group
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[ ] Manglik status (Hindu)
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[ ] Photo (recent, portrait)
Education & Career
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[ ] Highest qualification with institution
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[ ] Additional degrees or certifications
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[ ] Current occupation with designation
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[ ] Company name
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[ ] Annual income (especially for boys)
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[ ] Work location
Family Information
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[ ] Father's name and occupation
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[ ] Mother's name and occupation
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[ ] Number of siblings
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[ ] Siblings' education and marital status
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[ ] Native place / hometown
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[ ] Family type (joint/nuclear)
Contact Details
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[ ] Contact person's name (usually parent)
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[ ] Phone number (with WhatsApp)
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[ ] Email address
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[ ] Residential address
Recommended Sections (Good to Have)
Astrology Details (Hindu/Jain)
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[ ] Rashi (zodiac sign)
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[ ] Nakshatra (birth star)
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[ ] Gotra
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[ ] Manglik status
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[ ] Kundli available on request
Hobbies & Interests
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[ ] Hobbies (reading, sports, music, etc.)
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[ ] Special skills (cooking, dancing, etc.)
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[ ] Languages spoken
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[ ] Travel interests
Lifestyle Preferences
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[ ] Diet (vegetarian/non-vegetarian)
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[ ] Drinking/smoking status
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[ ] Religious observance level
Community-Specific Fields
Hindu Biodatas
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Gotra, Pravara, Kuldevi/Kuldevta
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Manglik status, Kundli details
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"Shri Ganeshay Namah" header
Muslim Biodatas
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Sect (Sunni/Shia), Maslak
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"Bismillah" header
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Family's religious observance
Sikh Biodatas
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Amritdhari/Keshdhari/Sahajdhari
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Gurdwara affiliation
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"Ik Onkar" header
Jain Biodatas
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Digambar/Shwetambar
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Diet specification
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"Namokar Mantra" header
Christian Biodatas
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Denomination
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Parish/Church name
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Baptism details
What NOT to Include
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Salary slips or bank details
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Negative information about previous relationships
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Excessive personal opinions
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Political affiliations (unless relevant)
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Too many photos (1-2 is sufficient)
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