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Collapsible soils are black cotton soils that have very high shear strength while dry but quickly lose strength when wet. Such rapid and substantial loss of strength causes considerable distress, resulting in extensive cracking and differential settlements, instability of building foundations, and even collapse of structures built on these soils. Waste marble dust and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag are industrial byproducts that are produced in huge amounts around the world and constitute an environmental danger. As a result, it is critical to find a long-term solution for its disposal. The current study focused on reducing the collapse potential of black cotton soil using a physio-chemical technique. Because the soil is sensitive to water, it must be stabilised. As an admixture, different percentages of waste marble dust (WMD) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) were utilised. This study investigates the effect of admixture on soil parameters such as specific gravity, plasticity index, swelling index, and shrinkage limit.