| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. V. Rajasekharan | 121394 | 43.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | M. B. Das | 73198 | 26.00% | Independent |
| 3 | T. Ramiah | 34296 | 12.20% | Independent |
| 4 | B. K. Puttaramiya | 21834 | 7.80% | Swatantra |
| 5 | S. Ahamad | 10902 | 3.90% | Independent |
| 6 | H.N. Reddy | 4756 | 1.70% | Independent |