Jat community has over 2500 documented gotras, one of the largest gotra systems in India. Major gotras include Malik, Dalal, Jakhar, Dhankar, Sangwan, Ahlawat, Phogat, Hooda, Dahiya, and Sheoran. The 4-gotra checking system is strictly followed.
Jats follow a strict 4-gotra exclusion rule: the gotras of both the bride's and groom's father's side and mother's side must all be different. Same-village marriages are also traditionally avoided.
There are over 2500 documented Jat gotras, making it one of the largest gotra systems in India.
Both the bride's and groom's father's side and mother's side gotras must all be different — 4 gotras are checked total.
No. Same-gotra marriage is strictly prohibited. The 4-gotra rule makes this even more restrictive than most communities.
Malik, Dalal, Jakhar, and Sangwan are among the largest Jat gotras.