BiodataMaker

Guides

Practical, specific guidance on writing and formatting biodatas — no filler.

24 July 2026

Should You Mention Salary in a Marriage Biodata? Three Approaches

Whether and how to disclose income in a marriage biodata — three real strategies families use, with the trade-offs of each.

20 July 2026

Marriage Biodata Photo Guidelines: Size, Background and What to Wear

Practical, specific guidance on the photo for a marriage biodata — dimensions, background, dress code, and how many photos to include.

15 July 2026

Job Biodata vs Marriage Biodata: What to Leave Out

Job biodata and marriage biodata share a name but follow opposite conventions on personal details. Here's exactly what to include and what to drop for each.

10 July 2026

Marriage Biodata for Divorcees, Widows/Widowers, Second Marriage and NRI Families

How to write a marriage biodata for a second marriage, as a divorcee or widow(er), or for an NRI family — the specific fields and phrasing that matter.

8 July 2026

How to Write Partner Expectations in a Biodata (With Examples)

The partner expectations section is optional but easy to get wrong. Here's how to write one that's specific and useful instead of generic filler.

20 June 2026

Tamil Marriage Biodata: Common Mistakes to Avoid

The most common mistakes families make when preparing a Tamil marriage biodata — from broken font rendering to missing Gothram details — and how to avoid them.

2 June 2026

Biodata vs Resume vs CV: What's the Difference?

Biodata, resume and CV are often used interchangeably in India, but they serve different purposes. Here's the actual difference, with examples of when to use each.

18 May 2026

Marriage Biodata Format: What to Include, Section by Section

A section-by-section breakdown of what a marriage biodata format includes, with notes on what's essential and what's optional depending on your community.

4 May 2026

How to Make a Marriage Biodata: A Complete Guide

A step-by-step guide to writing a marriage biodata that actually gets read — what to include, what to skip, and how to format it well.