The President of India is the head of state, the supreme commander of the armed forces, and the first citizen of the country. Since the adoption of the Constitution on 26 January 1950, India has had several Presidents who have served the nation with distinction.
In this article by Prudhvi Info GK, you will find the complete list of Presidents of India from 1950 to 2025 – an important topic for GK and competitive exams.
List of Presidents of India (1950–2025)
| No. | Name | Term of Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Rajendra Prasad | 1950–1962 | First President of India |
| 2 | Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan | 1962–1967 | Celebrated as Teacher’s Day (5 Sept) |
| 3 | Dr. Zakir Husain | 1967–1969 | First Muslim President |
| 4 | Varahagiri Venkata Giri | 1969–1974 | First Acting President, then elected |
| 5 | Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed | 1974–1977 | Died in office |
| 6 | Neelam Sanjiva Reddy | 1977–1982 | Only President elected unopposed |
| 7 | Giani Zail Singh | 1982–1987 | First Sikh President |
| 8 | R. Venkataraman | 1987–1992 | Served full term |
| 9 | Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma | 1992–1997 | Former Vice-President |
| 10 | K. R. Narayanan | 1997–2002 | First Dalit President |
| 11 | Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam | 2002–2007 | “Missile Man of India” |
| 12 | Pratibha Patil | 2007–2012 | First woman President |
| 13 | Pranab Mukherjee | 2012–2017 | Former Finance Minister |
| 14 | Ram Nath Kovind | 2017–2022 | Second Dalit President |
| 15 | Droupadi Murmu | 2022–Present (2025) | First tribal woman President |
📌 Key Facts for Exams
- Longest serving President: Dr. Rajendra Prasad (12 years).
- First woman President: Pratibha Patil.
- First tribal woman President: Droupadi Murmu.
- First Dalit President: K. R. Narayanan.
- President known as “Missile Man”: Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
❓ FAQs
Q1: Who was the first President of India?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Q2: Who is the current President of India in 2025?
Droupadi Murmu.
Q3: Who was the only President elected unopposed?
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy.
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