| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Shankaraiya | 97949 | 40.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | H. Ramaraj Urs | 40043 | 16.70% | Swatantra |
| 3 | M. N. Thimmaiah | 39167 | 16.30% | Praja Socialist Party |
| 4 | M. Basavaraju | 24326 | 10.10% | Independent |
| 5 | R. C. Anniah | 17556 | 7.30% | Independent |
| 6 | V. Sreenivasa Iyengar | 9524 | 4.00% | Jan Sangh |