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About me in a marriage biodata: 20 examples for girls and boys
“About me” is the only part of a biodata written in your own voice, and it is where most biodatas go generic. Here is a simple structure, 20 examples you can adapt, and the phrases that make every biodata sound the same.
- Keep it to 40–70 words: three or four sentences.
- Structure: what you do → how you spend your time → what matters to you.
- Specific beats impressive: “learning the tabla” says more than “passionate about music”.
- Write in first person, in plain language, and read it aloud once.
What families look for in “About me”
By the time someone reaches About Me, they already know your age, education and job. What they are looking for now is a sense of the person: how you spend your time, how you talk, and whether you sound like someone the family would get along with. A few specific, honest lines do that far better than a paragraph of adjectives.
A simple structure that always works
- What you do — one sentence about your work or studies and where you live.
- How you spend your time — one or two specific interests.
- What matters to you — family, values, or the kind of life you want.
- Optional: one line on the partner you hope to meet (keep the details for the preferences section).
Aim for 40–70 words. Longer than that and it stops being read on a phone.
About me examples for girls
Software engineer, Bengaluru
I work as a software engineer in Bengaluru and enjoy building products people actually use. Weekends are for badminton, trying new cafés and calling home. I am close to my parents and value honesty, kindness and a good sense of humour. I hope to meet someone who is supportive of both our careers.
Doctor, Hyderabad
I am a paediatrician at a hospital in Hyderabad. My work keeps me busy, so I value calm evenings — reading, cooking with my mother, and long walks. I come from a close-knit family and would like a partner who understands the demands of a medical career and shares simple, family-centred values.
Teacher, Indore
I teach English at a CBSE school in Indore and love seeing children grow in confidence. I enjoy reading Hindi and English fiction, gardening and singing bhajans with my family. I am a simple, grounded person and look forward to building a warm home with mutual respect.
Chartered accountant, Mumbai
I am a chartered accountant with a Big Four firm in Mumbai. I like structure at work and spontaneity outside it — short trips, Marathi theatre and street food with friends. Family comes first for me, and I would like a partner who is ambitious, kind and easy to talk to.
Government job, Lucknow
I work as an officer with the State Bank of India in Lucknow. I am organised, patient and enjoy helping people. In my free time I practise yoga, embroider and watch old Hindi films with my parents. I believe in keeping traditions while staying open-minded.
Pursuing higher studies
I am completing my M.Sc. in Biotechnology from Pune University and plan to work in research. I enjoy classical dance, sketching and volunteering at an animal shelter. I am curious, cheerful and close to my family, and I hope to find a partner who respects my plans to keep studying.
Working abroad (NRI), Toronto
I work as a data analyst in Toronto and have lived in Canada for five years, but home is still Ahmedabad. I cook Gujarati food on Sundays, hike in summer and video-call my family every evening. I am looking for a partner who is comfortable with life abroad and values staying rooted.
Family business, Surat
I help run our family’s textile business in Surat and handle its accounts and online sales. I love travelling, baking and spending festivals with my large extended family. I am practical and warm, and I would like a partner who values family as much as I do.
Short and simple
I am a pharmacist in Nagpur. I enjoy cooking, reading and time with family. I am calm, caring and value honesty above everything.
Homemaker-focused, Jaipur
I have completed my B.Com and help manage my father’s office part-time in Jaipur. I love cooking Rajasthani food, stitching and taking care of my grandparents. I am a family-oriented person who values respect and togetherness.
About me examples for boys
Software engineer, Pune
I am a senior software engineer at a product company in Pune. I play cricket on weekends, enjoy trekking in the Sahyadris and am slowly learning to cook. My parents and younger sister are my world. I would like a partner who is independent, kind and enjoys a simple life.
Doctor, Chennai
I am an orthopaedic surgeon at a hospital in Chennai. I enjoy Carnatic music, swimming and reading about history. My work has taught me patience and responsibility. I value family, honesty and a partner who has her own interests and ambitions.
Government officer, Bhopal
I work as an Assistant Engineer with the MP Public Works Department in Bhopal. I am disciplined, straightforward and enjoy volleyball, gardening and spending time with my family. I believe in respect, sharing responsibilities and keeping our traditions alive.
Business owner, Rajkot
I run a manufacturing unit for auto parts in Rajkot, a business my father started. I enjoy travelling, cricket and spending time with my nephews. I am hard-working but make time for family, and I am looking for a partner who is understanding and cheerful.
Chartered accountant, Delhi
I am a chartered accountant working in corporate finance in Gurugram. Outside work I run half-marathons, read biographies and cook on Sundays. I am close to my family, easy-going and value a partner who is honest and has a good sense of humour.
Working abroad (NRI), Dubai
I am a mechanical engineer working with an oil and gas company in Dubai. I have been here four years and visit Kerala twice a year. I enjoy football, photography and cooking. I am looking for a partner who is open to living abroad and values family.
Teacher / professor, Varanasi
I teach physics at a degree college in Varanasi. I love explaining things simply, playing chess and listening to old ghazals. I come from a joint family and value patience, respect and learning together.
Army / defence
I am a Captain in the Indian Army, currently posted in Jammu. The service has taught me discipline and a love for new places. I enjoy running, basketball and reading. I would like a partner who is adaptable, confident and comfortable with a life that moves every few years.
Short and simple
I am a bank officer in Kolkata. I enjoy football, music and time with family. I am calm, responsible and believe in honesty and mutual respect.
Farmer / agri-business, Kolhapur
I manage our family’s sugarcane farm and a small dairy near Kolhapur, and I studied B.Sc. Agriculture. I enjoy wrestling, bhajans and working with new farming methods. I am hard-working and family-first, and I would like a partner who values a close village-town life.
Phrases that make every biodata sound the same
| Instead of… | Try… |
|---|---|
| “I am simple, honest and family-oriented.” | “I call my parents every evening and spend Sundays at home.” |
| “I have good values.” | “I volunteer at a temple kitchen once a month.” |
| “I like music.” | “I am learning the harmonium and love old Kishore Kumar songs.” |
| “I am looking for a good life partner.” | “I hope to meet someone who enjoys travel and is close to family.” |
Mistakes to avoid
- Writing in third person (“She is a…”) — it reads as if a parent wrote it for you
- Copying a paragraph from the internet, including this page; families notice identical wording
- Listing demands — keep preferences for the preferences section
- Mentioning past relationships, salary or family property
- Going beyond 80 words
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Last updated 18 September 2026 · Biodata for Marriage team
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