"This survey indicates that both men and women from the North and South India give importance to education, occupation and the state of residence, the poll is part of the constant research that Shaadi.com conducts in its attempt to gauge the preferences of its members," Gourav Rakshit, chief operating Officer, Shaadi.com said in a statement.
Education and work played a vital role in choosing the right life partner. Most men from north preferred marrying an educated woman, but ironically did not prefer a working woman and 94 percent men from Gurgaon said they want a housewife.