He studied at
N. S. S. College, Pandalam, for Pre-University and for his degree (in Mathematics). He moved to Institute of English,
University of Kerala for his post-graduation in English Language and Literature. A voracious reader in
Malayalam and English, Narendra Prasad distinguished himself as a potential man of letters even as a degree student. He used to take part in the Malayalam and English literary discussions, debates and competitions organised at the college and university levels, and won prizes. His play
Souparnika won the
Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 1985. Narendra Prasad started his career as a college teacher; he joined
Bishop Moore College in 1967 as lecturer in English. He got into government service in 1968, and worked as lecturer at
Government Victoria College, Palakkad, and Govt. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram, and as Professor at
University College, Thiruvananthapuram. In 1989 while working as Professor of English at
University College, he was selected for the post of Director, School of Letters of
Mahatma Gandhi University,
Kottayam. He continued in this post until his demise. ==Awards==