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The present study covers the various aspects of biodiesels fuel derived from Karanja seed oil and also the study of performance and emissions on four stroke compression ignition engine. Crude Karanja seed oil is converted to Karanja seed oil methyl esters by transesterification process. The obtained biodiesel properties are measured experimentally and analyzed with diesel. The performance and emission parameters of biodiesel blends were compared with the diesel and from the result analysis the optimum Karanja seed oil blend is found. After finding optimum blend, the tests were conducted on the same engine with addition of DMC (Dimethyl carbonate) as a fuel additive at 5%, 10% and 15% on volume basis and evaluate its effects on diesel engine characteristics. The main purpose of fuel additives is to improve the combustion process and reductions of exhaust emissions. Finally, the experimental outcomes are analyzed with the diesel. The blend KSOME15 with DMC10% is shows better performance and lower emissions. Finally, results show the improvement in engine performance and reduction of emission parameters needs to justify the potentiality of the Karanja seed oil methyl ester as alternative fuel for diesel engine without any modification.