Which State Has Given the Maximum Number of Presidents of India? Check the Complete State-wise List (2026)

India has had 15 Presidents since becoming a Republic on 26 January 1950. Over the decades, leaders from different states have occupied the country’s highest constitutional office. Among all Indian states, Tamil Nadu has produced the highest number of Presidents of India, with three Presidents born in the state.

The current President of India is Droupadi Murmu, who assumed office on 25 July 2022. She is India’s 15th President, the first tribal (Adivasi) President, and one of the youngest individuals to hold the office.

This article provides the complete state-wise list of Presidents of India, along with key facts, historical insights, and important GK points for competitive examinations.

Quick Facts

Aspect	Details
State with the Highest Number of Presidents	Tamil Nadu
Number of Presidents from Tamil Nadu	3
Total Presidents of India (2026)	15
Current President	Droupadi Murmu
Took Office	25 July 2022
First President of India	Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Constitutional Office	Head of the State

Which State Has Produced the Maximum Number of Presidents of India?

Tamil Nadu has produced the highest number of Presidents of India, with three distinguished leaders born in the state.

The three Presidents associated with Tamil Nadu are:

1. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1962–1967)
2. R. Venkataraman (1987–1992)
3. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (2002–2007)

These eminent personalities came from diverse backgrounds including philosophy, law, politics, science, and public administration, leaving a lasting impact on India’s governance and development.

Presidents of India from Tamil Nadu

President	Birthplace	Tenure
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan	Tiruttani (Tamil Nadu)	1962–1967
R. Venkataraman	Rajamadam, Tamil Nadu	1987–1992
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam	Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu	2002–2007

State-wise List of Presidents of India (2026)

President	State Associated With	Tenure
Dr. Rajendra Prasad	Bihar	1950–1962
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan	Tamil Nadu	1962–1967
Dr. Zakir Husain	Born in Hyderabad (present-day Telangana); later associated with Uttar Pradesh	1967–1969
V. V. Giri	Odisha	1969–1974
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed	Assam	1974–1977
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy	Andhra Pradesh	1977–1982
Giani Zail Singh	Punjab	1982–1987
R. Venkataraman	Tamil Nadu	1987–1992
Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma	Madhya Pradesh	1992–1997
K. R. Narayanan	Kerala	1997–2002
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam	Tamil Nadu	2002–2007
Pratibha Devisingh Patil	Maharashtra	2007–2012
Pranab Mukherjee	West Bengal	2012–2017
Ram Nath Kovind	Uttar Pradesh	2017–2022
Droupadi Murmu	Odisha	2022–Present

State-wise Count of Presidents of India

State	Number of Presidents
Tamil Nadu	3
Odisha	2
Bihar	1
Uttar Pradesh	1
Andhra Pradesh	1
Assam	1
Punjab	1
Madhya Pradesh	1
Kerala	1
Maharashtra	1
West Bengal	1
Telangana*	1 (Birthplace of Dr. Zakir Husain)

Note: Dr. Zakir Husain was born in Hyderabad (present-day Telangana) but spent much of his educational and public life in Uttar Pradesh. Similarly, V. V. Giri was born in present-day Odisha.

Why Does Tamil Nadu Lead?

Tamil Nadu has consistently contributed to India’s intellectual, political, and scientific development. The state’s three Presidents represented different fields and brought unique strengths to the office.

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

• Renowned philosopher and educationist
• India’s first Vice President
• Celebrated as one of the greatest scholars of modern India

R. Venkataraman

• Freedom fighter and lawyer
• Served as Union Finance and Defence Minister
• Previously served as Vice President before becoming President

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

• Eminent aerospace scientist
• Known as the “Missile Man of India”
• Played a key role in India’s missile and nuclear programmes
• Popularly remembered as the “People’s President”

Who Is the Current President of India?

Droupadi Murmu became the 15th President of India on 25 July 2022.

She made history by becoming:

• India’s first tribal (Adivasi) President
• The second woman President after Pratibha Patil
• One of the youngest individuals to assume the office

Before Becoming President

• Governor of Jharkhand (2015–2021)
• Minister in the Odisha Government
• MLA from Rairangpur Assembly Constituency

President vs Prime Minister of India

President	Prime Minister
Head of the State	Head of the Government
Constitutional Head of the Union	Executive Head of the Government
Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces	Leads the Union Council of Ministers
Elected by an Electoral College	Leader of the majority party/alliance in Lok Sabha
Appoints the Prime Minister, Governors and other constitutional authorities	Responsible for day-to-day administration and policymaking

Interesting Facts About the Presidents of India

• Tamil Nadu has produced the highest number of Presidents (3).
• Dr. Rajendra Prasad is the only President to serve two full terms.
• Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is widely known as the “People’s President.”
• Droupadi Murmu is India’s first tribal President and the second woman President.
• The President of India is elected by an Electoral College, not by direct public voting.
• The President is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces.
• The term of the President is five years, and there is no constitutional limit on the number of terms.