Mysore Legislative Assembly constituency result for 1972. Winner: M. S. KRISHNAN (CPI). Winning margin: 30.9%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. S. KRISHNAN✓ Winner | CPI | 31,925 | 53.6% |
| P. RAMDEV | IND | 13,506 | 22.7% |
| B. M. RAMA KRISHNAPPA | ABJS | 7,256 | 12.2% |
| K. B. VENKATESH | IND | 5,682 | 9.5% |
| KESARI GOPINATH | IND | 461 | 0.8% |
| H. S. SHESHIBHUSHAN | IND | 410 | 0.7% |
| RAMDAS | IND | 369 | 0.6% |