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Concrete is a composite material,which is composed by ordinary Portland cement,water and also included granular aggregates which are fine aggregate and coarse aggregate .The increasing demand for sustainable and high-performance construction materials has led to the exploration of alternative cementitious materials. This study investigates the potential of M30 concrete grade having a partial replacement of cement by natural zeolite , focusing on its effects on self-curing properties and strength enhancement. Zeolite, a naturally occurring aluminosilicate, is known for its high water retention capacity and pozzolanic activity, making it a promising candidate for improving concrete performance. In this research, different replacement levels of cement with zeolite by 5%,10%,15%,and 20% of cement weight were evaluated for their impact on workability, hydration, compressive strength, and self-curing efficiency. To evaluate the performance of this modified concrete, both fresh and hardened properties are analyzed. Fresh properties, such as workability and slump, are tested to ensure the concrete mix remains practical and easy to handle during placement. Hardened properties, including compressive strength and split tensile strength are measured after 7days and 28 days.To understand the performance of concrete at different levels of zeolite Powder replacement,the cubes were cast and evaluated after seven and twenty-eight days.The best percentage of replacement of zeolite in cement is calculated by performing tests on the cubes casted with zeolite replacement ratios in concrete.