A biodata is usually read in two minutes, by parents, over tea. In those two minutes it has to answer the questions every family asks first: who is the candidate, what do they do, and which family do they come from. A good biodata does not try to impress. It tries to be clear.
Start with the facts families look for first
Put the essentials at the top: full name, date of birth, height, education, occupation and the city where the candidate lives now. If any of these is missing, the reader starts guessing, and guesses are rarely kind.
Write the family the way elders introduce it
In our samaj a family is recognised by its elders. Give the father's and mother's names, and also dada ji and nana ji with the native place and nanihal. One line such as "Grandson of Late Shri ... of Jodhpur" often does more than a paragraph of description.
Be exact about education and work
"Works in IT" tells very little. "Software engineer, five years, currently in Pune" tells a lot. Write the degree, the college if you wish, the present role and the city. If the candidate runs a family business, say what the business is.
Keep the introduction short and in your own words
Three or four honest lines are enough: nature, interests, what kind of home life the candidate hopes for. Avoid copying phrases such as "simple, homely and modern". Everyone writes them, so they say nothing.
Choose the photo with care
Use a recent, clear photo in good light, where the face is easy to see. A simple photo taken at home is better than an old studio picture or a cropped group photo.
Say what you are looking for, gently
Mention the age range and anything that truly matters to the family, such as city or education. A long list of conditions makes a family look difficult before anyone has met.
Check it once with someone else
Ask a relative to read it as if they were the other family. If they have to ask you a basic question, the answer belongs in the biodata.
A clear biodata saves both families time, and it starts the relationship on the right note: with honesty. Once it is ready, read why families check gotra first and how to prepare for the first meeting between two families.