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Ductile Design is one of the most important aspects of RCC design in modern days. Earthquake can cause huge damage to life and property. Several attempts are made nowadays to increase the resistance of structures against earthquake forces (also termed as Seismic Forces). Ductile Design is one such design concept which if properly maintained on any structure can make the structure seismic resistant. More over ductile design also increases the strength and load carrying capacity of the structure. Ductile Design is done as per the guidelines and provisions provided in IS 13920 but at times for small buildings and structures, cost becomes an issue for constructing the building by following all the provisions provided in IS 13920 along with IS 456. This paper mainly provides a set of standard guidelines collected from various sources; which if maintained during the construction work, then the structure can also become earthquake resistant to some extent without any significant increase in the total cost of construction.