India has had 15 Presidents since it became a Republic on 26 January 1950. Among all the states, Tamil Nadu has given the highest number of Presidents of India.

So far, three Presidents have been associated with Tamil Nadu by birth, making it the leading state in producing India's Heads of State.

The current President of India is Droupadi Murmu, who took office on 25 July 2022. She is the 15th President of India and the first President from a tribal community.

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Which Presidents Were from Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu has produced three Presidents of India.

These three leaders made Tamil Nadu the state with the highest number of Presidents.

State-wise List of Presidents of India (2026)

Note: The list is based mainly on the Presidents' place of birth. In some historical discussions, certain Presidents are associated with states where they built their political careers. However, Tamil Nadu still remains the state with the highest number of Presidents by birth.

State-wise Count of Presidents

*Dr. Zakir Husain was born in Hyderabad (now in Telangana) but later moved to Uttar Pradesh, where he pursued much of his education and public life.

Why Does Tamil Nadu Lead?

Tamil Nadu has a long tradition of producing scholars, scientists, administrators and national leaders.

The state's three Presidents came from different backgrounds:

• Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: Philosopher and teacher

• R. Venkataraman: Freedom fighter, lawyer and Union Minister

• Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam: Scientist and India's "Missile Man"

Their contributions to education, science, public service and nation-building made them respected choices for the country's highest constitutional office.

Who Is the Current President of India? 

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

She created history by becoming:

• The first tribal (Adivasi) President of India

• The youngest President to take office

• The first President born after India's Independence movement era to represent a Scheduled Tribe

Before becoming President, she served as:

• Governor of Jharkhand (2015–2021)

• Minister in the Odisha Government

• MLA from Rairangpur, Odisha

Difference Between the President and the Prime Minister

Did You Know?

• 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 popularly known as the "People's President."

• Droupadi Murmu is the first tribal woman to become the President of India.

• The President is elected by an Electoral College, not directly by the public.