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Abstract : In this analysis, the normal stress (σ) and Shear stress (τ) in the laminated composite beam are analyzed by applying the Euler Bernoulli's classical laminate theory (CLT) along the thickness of different configuration. MATLAB code has been developed o find the normal and transverse shear stresses across each laminate thickness. The results have been validated with the theoretical results obtained from the literature and are presented in tabular and graphical forms. It was investigated in both numerically and graphically and observed that the most stress within the laminated Beam happens in the ply having the maximum product of the modulus (E x) and distance from the neutral axis. There is a symmetrical distribution of shear stress (τ) about the neutral axis. The maximum shear stress (τ max) occurs on the neutral surface & the shear stress at the outermost surface is found to be zero.