| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. M. Poonacha | 125162 | 39.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | K. R. Karanth | 96640 | 30.50% | Independent |
| 3 | B. N. Kuttapa | 57776 | 18.20% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 4 | T. T. Mally | 15076 | 4.80% | Independent |
| 5 | U. L. Kini | 10102 | 3.20% | Independent |