:root {
    --primary: #0F172A;
    /* Deep Navy - Trust & Authority */
    --secondary: #D4AF37;
    /* Metallic Gold - Excellence */
    --accent: #E11D48;
    /* Rose Red - Passion/Energy */
    --accent-hover: #BE123C;
    --text-dark: #1E293B;
    /* Slate 800 */
    --text-muted: #64748B;
    /* Slate 500 */
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --bg-light: #F1F5F9;
    /* Slate 100 */
    --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-dark: #020617;
    --font-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --nav-height: 70px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgb(0 0 0 / 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 4px 6px -4px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for Chrome, Safari and Opera */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f1f1f1;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 5px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
}

/* Modern Typography */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Premium Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 32px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 5px;
    /* Slightly rounded, professional */
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: none;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
}

.btn:hover::before {
    width: 150%;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #9f1239 100%);
    /* Red Gradient */
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, #b45309 100%);
    /* Gold/Amber Gradient */
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    color: #ffffff;
    background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Specific Fix for Navbar Apply Button */
.nav-apply-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #F59E0B) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
    }
}


/* Layout Utilities */
img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.text-primary {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.text-secondary {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.text-accent {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.text-white {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Glassmorphism 2.0 */
.glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* --- Ideal College Header Design --- */

/* Top Utility Bar */
.top-bar {
    background: var(--primary);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1002;
    display: block;
    /* Ensure visibility */
}

.top-bar-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-left,
.top-bar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-bar a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.top-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.social-icons-small {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-left: 1rem;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Redesigned Navbar */
.navbar {
    position: sticky;
    /* Sticky, below top bar naturally */
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    height: 80px;
    /* Standard height */
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-top: none;
    /* Removed the top border to blend with bar */
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    height: 70px;
    /* Slight shrink */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    padding-right: 0;
    /* Reset */
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-right: 2rem;
    /* Reduced from 4rem */
    padding-right: 0;
    /* Removed explicit padding */
    border-right: none;
    /* Removed divider for cleaner look */
}

.logo-img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1.05;
}

.logo-title {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    /* Larger and more prominent */
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    /* Scale up for proper visibility */
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    /* Balanced: not too tight, not huge */
    align-items: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    padding-left: 0;
}

/* Nav Link Styling */
.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Button Fix */
.nav-apply-btn {
    padding: 10px 24px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    /* Prevent shrinking */
}

/* Moved Responsive Handling after global styles */

.navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Modern Underline Hover */
.nav-link::after {
    display: block;
    content: '';
    width: 0%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
    background: transparent;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-link:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-link.active {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 10px;
}

.navbar.scrolled .mobile-toggle {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO — UX-Optimized: Above-the-fold, 3-second impact design
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    height: calc(100vh - 35px);
    min-height: 620px;
    max-height: 900px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, #060d1a 0%, #0b1a30 35%, #0e2240 70%, #091428 100%);
}

/* ── Aurora Animated Background ── */
.hero-aurora {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 15% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 85% 75%, rgba(46, 196, 182, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 50% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    animation: auroraShift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes auroraShift {
    0% {
        opacity: 0.7;
        transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.15) rotate(2deg);
    }
}

.hero-glow-1 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -12%;
    left: -6%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: glowDrift1 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-glow-2 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46, 196, 182, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -4%;
    filter: blur(110px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: glowDrift2 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes glowDrift1 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(30px, -20px);
    }
}

@keyframes glowDrift2 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.2);
    }
}

/* ── Main Grid: Visual Left, Content Right ── */
.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ═══════════════════
   LEFT: Visual Stage
   ═══════════════════ */
.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Primary Video Card */
.hero-video-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),
        0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
    animation: cardEntrance 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.96);
    transition: box-shadow 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-video-card:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 35px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15),
        0 0 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10);
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.005);
}

@keyframes cardEntrance {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

.hero-video-card video {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Play badge */
.video-play-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.85);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #0a192f;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    animation: pulseBadge 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.video-play-badge:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

@keyframes pulseBadge {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5), 0 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    }
}

/* ── Floating Photo Cards ── */
.float-card {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 5;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.float-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.float-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.float-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(0deg) !important;
}

.float-card-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Card 1: Bottom-left, overlapping the video */
.float-card-1 {
    width: 160px;
    height: 115px;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: -18px;
    transform: rotate(-4deg);
    animation: floatCard1 1.1s 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes floatCard1 {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: rotate(-4deg) translateY(30px) scale(0.9);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: rotate(-4deg) translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

/* Card 2: Bottom-right, overlapping the video */
.float-card-2 {
    width: 150px;
    height: 110px;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: -12px;
    transform: rotate(3deg);
    animation: floatCard2 1.1s 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes floatCard2 {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: rotate(3deg) translateY(30px) scale(0.9);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: rotate(3deg) translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

/* ══════════════════════
   RIGHT: Content Block
   ══════════════════════ */
.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Eyebrow — trust badge */
.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.2s ease-out forwards;
}

.hero-eyebrow i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Title */
.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.5vw, 4rem) !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.10;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.35s ease-out forwards;
}

.hero-title-accent {
    color: transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #f0d060 50%, #d4af37 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: shimmerText 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmerText {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% center;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 200% center;
    }
}

/* Description */
.hero-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.5s ease-out forwards;
}

/* CTA Row */
.hero-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.65s ease-out forwards;
}

.hero-cta-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9373e 0%, #e04048 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(201, 55, 62, 0.35);
}

.hero-cta-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(201, 55, 62, 0.45);
}

/* Shine sweep on CTA */
.hero-cta-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -60%;
    width: 35%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    animation: ctaShine 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ctaShine {
    0% {
        left: -60%;
    }

    40%,
    100% {
        left: 130%;
    }
}

.hero-cta-primary i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-cta-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hero-cta-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-cta-secondary:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
}

/* ── Social Proof Stats ── */
.hero-proof {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.85s ease-out forwards;
}

.proof-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.proof-item strong {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.proof-item span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.proof-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* ── Shared Entrance Animation ── */
@keyframes fadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(22px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .hero {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 100vh;
        max-height: none;
        padding: 120px 0 60px;
    }

    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-visual {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-text {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .hero-cta-row {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-proof {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .float-card-1 {
        width: 120px;
        height: 88px;
        bottom: -8px;
        left: -8px;
    }

    .float-card-2 {
        width: 115px;
        height: 84px;
        bottom: -10px;
        right: -6px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .hero {
        padding: 110px 0 40px;
    }

    .float-card-1,
    .float-card-2 {
        width: 100px;
        height: 72px;
    }

    .hero-proof {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .proof-divider {
        display: none;
    }
}




/* Cinematic Page Header */
.page-header {
    background: var(--primary);
    height: 50vh;
    min-height: 400px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: var(--nav-height);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.45);
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-header::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-light), transparent);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Text container sits above overlays */
.page-header .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.page-header h1 {
    color: white;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.page-header p {
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.page-header .tag {
    text-shadow: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* Modern Features Grid */
.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.feature-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    transform-origin: left;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.feature-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Conflicting icon style removed */

/* Modern Tables */
.table-responsive {
    overflow-x: auto;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 0;
}

th,
td {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

th {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

tr:hover td {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

/* Modern Content Layouts */
.content-block {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 8rem;
}

.content-block.reverse {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {

    .content-block,
    .content-block.reverse {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }
}

.content-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.content-text h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.content-img {
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    position: relative;
    border: 8px solid white;
}

.content-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.content-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.content-img:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Premium Course Cards */
.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.course-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.course-img {
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.course-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.course-card:hover .course-img img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.course-content {
    padding: 2rem;
}

.course-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.course-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 210px;
    /* Overlap image */
    right: 30px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    /* Accent color */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(15deg);
}

/* Cinematic Gallery */
.campus-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Elegant Testimonials */
.testimonial-slider {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.testimonial-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.testimonial-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 4rem;
    border-radius: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
    /* Deep shadow */
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.testimonial-img {
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: -6rem auto 2rem;
    /* Pull up overlap */
    border: 4px solid white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    object-fit: cover;
    background: white;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Modern Placements */
.recruiters-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-items: center;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.recruiter-logo {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.recruiter-logo:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

.stat-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-top: 6px solid var(--secondary);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Process Timeline */
.process-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 4rem auto 0;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    /* Mobile fix */
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .process-timeline {
        padding-left: 0;
    }
}

.timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 24px;
    top: 60px;
    bottom: -20px;
    width: 2px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

.timeline-item:last-child::before {
    display: none;
}

.timeline-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px #f1f5f9;
    /* Pseudo border */
}

/* High-end Forms */
.form-container {
    background: white;
    padding: 3.5rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.admission-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
    color: var(--primary);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    z-index: 10;
}

.admission-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.admission-bg .form-container {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: inherit;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.admission-bg .form-control {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: white;
}

.admission-bg .form-control:focus {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.admission-bg .form-control::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

textarea.form-control {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}

/* Premium Footer */
footer {
    background: #020617;
    /* Very Dark Slate */
    color: #94a3b8;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    /* Reduced from 6rem */
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    /* Reduced from 3rem */
    border-top: 1px solid #1e293b;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    /* Reduced from 4rem */
}

.footer-links li {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    /* Reduced from 0.75rem */
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.footer-social-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: white;
}

.footer-copyright {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    /* Reduced from 5rem */
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    /* Reduced from 2rem */
    border-top: 1px solid #1e293b;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    /* Slightly smaller text */
    color: #64748b;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: #25D366;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(10deg);
}

/* Utility Classes */
.mb-0 {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mb-5 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mb-10 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mb-15 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-20 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mb-25 {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.mb-30 {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.mb-40 {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.mb-50 {
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.mt-5 {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.mt-10 {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.mt-20 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.mt-40 {
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.mr-10 {
    margin-right: 1rem;
}

.mr-20 {
    margin-right: 2rem;
}

.ml-20 {
    margin-left: 2rem;
}

.mx-auto {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.fw-700 {
    font-weight: 700;
}

.max-w-600 {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.max-w-800 {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.d-flex {
    display: flex;
}

.align-items-center {
    align-items: center;
}

.align-items-start {
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.justify-content-between {
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.justify-content-center {
    justify-content: center;
}

.gap-15 {
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.w-100 {
    width: 100%;
}

.text-gray {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.bg-white {
    background: white;
}

.opacity-80 {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.font-sm {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.font-xs {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.font-xl {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.font-xxl {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .hero {
        height: auto;
        padding-top: 100px;
        padding-bottom: 4rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hero-btns {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .floating-stats {
        position: relative;
        bottom: auto;
        right: auto;
        margin-top: 2rem;
        width: 100%;
        transform: none;
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .navbar {
        padding: 0 1rem;
        top: 0;
        height: 70px;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        height: 100vh;
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 300px;
        background: white;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-link {
        color: var(--text-dark);
        width: 100%;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .nav-link:hover {
        color: var(--secondary);
        background: none;
    }

    .nav-link::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: block;
        z-index: 1002;
        position: absolute;
        right: 1rem;
        color: var(--primary);
    }

    .navbar.scrolled .mobile-toggle {
        color: var(--primary);
    }

    .content-block,
    .content-block.reverse {
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
}

.text-gray {
    color: #666;
}

/* Placements & Stats */
.stat-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.fs-25 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.text-sm {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.fs-1-2 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.fst-italic {
    font-style: italic;
}

.list-inside {
    list-style-position: inside;
}

.grid-200 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
}

.grid-120 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr));
}

.testimonial-box {
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding: 20px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    background: #f9fafb;
}

.items-center {
    align-items: center;
}

.justify-center {
    justify-content: center;
}

.justify-items-center {
    justify-items: center;
}

.gap-30 {
    gap: 30px;
}

.gap-40 {
    gap: 40px;
}

/* Adding manually */
.gap-50 {
    gap: 50px;
}

.flex-wrap {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.flex-1 {
    flex: 1;
}

.bg-gradient-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #001f33);
}

.text-white-70 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.fs-2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.fs-3 {
    font-size: 3rem;
}

.fs-1-5 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.w-100 {
    width: 100%;
}

.h-100 {
    height: 100%;
}

.d-block {
    display: block;
}

.border-0 {
    border: 0;
}

.cursor-pointer {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.min-w-300 {
    min-width: 300px;
}

.icon-circle {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: white;
}

.cta-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.gap-20 {
    gap: 20px;
}

.gap-15 {
    gap: 15px;
}

.fw-bold {
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Admission Process */
.process-step {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-left: 40px;
    /* More space for the number */
    position: relative;
}

.step-number {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.info-box {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.list-none {
    list-style: none;
}

.p-0 {
    padding: 0;
}

.text-light-gray {
    color: #9CA3AF;
}

.text-muted {
    color: #999;
}

.text-white {
    color: white;
}

.opacity-80 {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.opacity-60 {
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.font-sm {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.font-xs {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.font-lg {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.font-xl {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.font-xxl {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.font-w-600 {
    font-weight: 600;
}

.d-flex {
    display: flex;
}

.d-none {
    display: none;
}

.flex-column {
    flex-direction: column;
}

.align-items-center {
    align-items: center;
}

.align-items-start {
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.justify-content-center {
    justify-content: center;
}

.justify-content-between {
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.gap-15 {
    gap: 15px;
}

.gap-30 {
    gap: 30px;
}

.gap-40 {
    gap: 40px;
}

.gap-60 {
    gap: 60px;
}

.card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
}

.card-body {
    padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-top: none;
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
}

.w-full {
    width: 100%;
}

.h-full {
    height: 100%;
}

.mx-15 {
    margin-left: 15px;
    margin-right: 15px;
}

.mx-auto {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.max-w-600 {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.max-w-800 {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.bg-white {
    background-color: white;
}

.bg-light {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.bg-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary);
}

.bg-secondary {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.bg-accent {
    background-color: var(--accent);
}

.box-shadow-sm {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.rounded-full {
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.d-inline-block {
    display: inline-block;
}

.px-30 {
    padding-left: 30px;
    padding-right: 30px;
}

.py-10 {
    padding-top: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.text-primary {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.text-secondary {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.text-accent {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.footer-copyright {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    /* Reduced from 50px */
    padding-top: 1rem;
    /* Reduced from 20px */
    text-align: center;
    color: #9CA3AF;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.mt-100 {
    margin-top: 100px;
}

/* Facilities Page Utilities */
.facilities-header-bg {
    background: url('images/43.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.text-light-opacity-90 {
    color: var(--text-light);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.mt-1rem {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.fs-1-1rem {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.text-align-center-mb-4rem {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.grid-cols-300-gap-2rem {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.facility-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.facility-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.facility-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.facility-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-0-5rem-primary {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.text-gray-sm {
    color: var(--text-gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.grid-cols-200 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
}

.grid-gap-3rem {
    gap: 3rem;
}

.mb-1-5rem {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.text-white-opacity-70 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.max-w-300 {
    max-width: 300px;
}

.list-style-none {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.mb-0-8rem {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-text-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.mr-0-5rem {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-copyright-border {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.ml-1rem {
    margin-left: 1rem;
}

/* Admissions Page Utilities */
.admissions-header-bg {
    background: url('images/24.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.grid-admissions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .grid-admissions {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.mt-2rem {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.mt-3rem {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.eligibility-box {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary);
}

.eligibility-item {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.enquiry-form-box {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--accent);
}

.form-footer-text {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

.text-primary-bold {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.download-btn-container {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.form-group-with-icon {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    /* Ensure consistent spacing */
}

.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.25rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #999;
    /* Fallback for --text-muted if not defined */
    pointer-events: none;
}

.form-control-with-icon {
    padding-right: 3rem;
}

/* Contact Page Utilities */
.contact-header-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) 100%), url('images/29.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.grid-contact-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.text-inherit-no-decoration {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.grid-map-form {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .grid-map-form {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.map-container {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    height: 450px;
}

.contact-form-container {
    background: white;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.mb-2rem {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.label-block {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.textarea-custom {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    height: auto;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* Contact Card Styles */
.contact-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

/* Placements Page Utilities */
.placements-header-bg {
    background: url('images/42.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.stat-box {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.stat-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Grid System */
.grid {
    display: grid;
}

.grid-cols-2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .grid-cols-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.text-stat-primary {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.text-stat-secondary {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.text-stat-accent {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.text-stat-dark {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.text-label-gray {
    color: var(--text-gray);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.recruiter-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.recruiter-card {
    background: white;
    height: 100px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.recruiter-card img,
.recruiter-card i {
    -webkit-filter: grayscale(100%);
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: filter 0.3s;
}

.recruiter-card:hover img,
.recruiter-card:hover i {
    -webkit-filter: grayscale(0%);
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.step-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.step-badge {
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.step-badge-primary {
    background: var(--primary);
}

.step-badge-secondary {
    background: var(--secondary);
}

.step-badge-accent {
    background: var(--accent);
}

.step-badge-dark {
    background: var(--text-dark);
}

.img-rounded-shadow {
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    width: 100%;
}

/* Facilities Page Custom Styles */
.facilities-header-bg {
    background: url('images/43.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.facility-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.facility-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.facility-img {
    height: 200px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.facility-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.grid-cols-300-gap-2rem {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.position-relative {
    position: relative;
}

.position-absolute {
    position: absolute;
}

.left-n20 {
    left: -20px;
}

.top-n20 {
    top: -20px;
}

.font-italic {
    font-style: italic;
}

.font-xl-2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.font-xl-3 {
    font-size: 3rem;
}

.text-gray-light {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.text-gray-555 {
    color: #555;
}

.text-gray-999 {
    color: #999;
}

.quote-box {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 40px auto;
    position: relative;
}

.principal-img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.grid-300 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
}

.gap-40 {
    gap: 40px;
}

/* Contact Page Specific */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 60px;
}

.map-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    background: #eee;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.social-circle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.social-circle:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.footer-social-link {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
    color: #9CA3AF;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.nav-apply-btn {
    margin-left: 20px;
}

/* Ticker Styles */
.ticker-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 10px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.ticker {
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding-left: 100%;
    animation: ticker 30s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-item {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

@keyframes ticker {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(-100%, 0, 0);
    }
}

/* Mobile Responsive removed - Merged into 968px block */


/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .ticker-wrap {
        display: none;
    }

    .navbar {
        padding: 0;
        top: 0;
        height: 70px;
    }

    /* Reset padding */
    .container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Standard mobile padding */

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: block;
        z-index: 1002;
        color: var(--primary);
        background: transparent;
        border: none;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        position: absolute;
        right: 1.5rem;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        padding: 5px;
    }

    .navbar.scrolled .mobile-toggle {
        color: var(--primary);
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 70px;
        right: -100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 70px);
        width: 100%;
        background: white;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        /* Align closer to top */
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        z-index: 999;
        overflow: hidden;
        /* No scrolling in hamburger menu bar */
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-link {
        color: var(--text-dark);
        width: 100%;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Centered items */
    .nav-link::after {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Improve Logo on Mobile */
    .logo {
        white-space: normal;
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        /* Slight increase */
        line-height: 1.15;
        /* Tighter leading */
        max-width: 75%;
        /* More space */
        justify-content: flex-start;
        text-align: left;
        letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    .logo span {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .timeline-item::before {
        left: 24px;
        top: 50px;
    }

    .timeline-icon {
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .content-block,
    .content-block.reverse {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    /* Fix for Admission Process Layout */
    .grid-cols-1-1-gap-4rem-center {
        grid-template-columns: 100%;
        gap: 3rem;
        display: block;
        /* Force block layout on mobile */
    }

    .grid-cols-1-1-gap-4rem-center>div {
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .grid-cols-1-1-gap-4rem-center>div:last-child {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .process-step-modern {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        /* Stack Steps vertically */
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .content-img {
        border: none;
        box-shadow: none;
    }

    .form-card-modern {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        /* Reduced padding */
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .step-number-modern {
        margin-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .step-number-modern::after {
        left: 50%;
        top: 100%;
        width: 2px;
        height: 30px;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .process-step-modern:last-child .step-number-modern::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Admission Process Steps */
.process-steps {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.step-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
    max-width: 350px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.step-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Extended Utilities for Inline Style Replacement */
.text-primary-imp {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.border-primary-imp {
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.bg-gradient-black {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #000);
}

.padding-4rem-y {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.grid-cols-auto-200 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
}

.text-align-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.max-w-600 {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.ml-1rem {
    margin-left: 1rem;
}

.mt-1rem {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.mt-2rem {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.mt-3rem {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.mb-0-5rem {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mb-1rem {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mb-1-5rem {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.fs-1-1rem {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.fs-2-5rem {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.fw-700 {
    font-weight: 700;
}

.opacity-90 {
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.grid-gap-4rem {
    gap: 4rem;
}

.grid-gap-2rem {
    gap: 2rem;
}

.d-flex-gap-2rem {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.rounded-20 {
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.shadow-xl-imp {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl) !important;
}

.border-top-primary {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.border-top-secondary {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary);
}

.border-top-accent {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent);
}

.p-0 {
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.py-3rem-px-2rem {
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
}

.icon-circle-lg {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.bg-navy-light {
    background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
}

.bg-gold-light {
    background: rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.1);
}

.grid-cols-1-5-1 {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
}

.bg-secondary {
    background: var(--secondary) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.bg-accent {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* Further Extended Utilities */
.about-header-bg {
    background: url('images/40.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.text-light-opacity-90 {
    color: var(--text-light);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.grid-cols-300 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
}

.grid-items-center {
    align-items: center;
}

.legacy-img {
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.bg-teal-light {
    background: rgba(46, 196, 182, 0.1);
}

.text-align-left {
    text-align: left;
}

.d-inline-block {
    display: inline-block;
}

.mr-0-5rem {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.leader-img-container {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 5px solid white;
}

.leader-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.section-primary-bg {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
}

.border-white-20 {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

.text-white-opacity-80 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.d-block {
    display: block;
}

.text-white-opacity-70 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.social-links-gap {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.social-link-icon {
    color: white;
    opacity: 0.7;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.list-style-none {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.mb-0-8rem {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-text-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-copyright-border {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.grid-cols-250 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
}

.justify-items-center {
    justify-items: center;
}

.max-w-350 {
    max-width: 350px;
}

.max-w-300 {
    max-width: 300px;
}

/* Further Extended Utilities 3 */
.courses-header-bg {
    background: url('images/41.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.mba-header-bg {
    background: url('images/10.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.bba-header-bg {
    background: url('images/11.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.bca-header-bg {
    background: url('images/12.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.life-header-bg {
    background: url('images/15.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.parents-header-bg {
    background: url('images/28.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.fees-header-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) 100%), url('images/43.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.table-premium {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.table-premium th {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.table-premium td {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.table-premium tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.table-premium tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.text-align-center-mb-4rem {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.mx-auto-mt-1rem-gray {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 1rem auto 0;
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

.grid-cols-350-gap-2-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.card-border-light {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.card-img-container {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.badge-secondary {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.badge-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.img-cover-full {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.card-body-padded-2rem {
    padding: 2rem;
}

.mb-0-5rem-primary {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.text-gray-sm-mb-1-5 {
    color: var(--text-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.course-meta-flex {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.features-list-sm {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.feature-item-sm {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

.btn-full-width-center {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

.grid-cols-1-1-gap-4rem-center {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.mb-1-5rem-gray {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

.pedagogy-item-flex {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pedagogy-item-flex-last {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.pedagogy-icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-0-3rem {
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.text-gray-sm {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

.pedagogy-img {
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    width: 100%;
}



/* Leadership Cards */
.leader-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 350px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.leader-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}

.leader-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.leader-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Generic Card */
.card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* About Page Timeline */
.timeline-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-row:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.timeline-content {
    width: 45%;
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-date {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border: 4px solid white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-line {
        left: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-row {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        padding-left: 50px;
    }

    .timeline-content {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .timeline-date {
        left: 20px;
        top: -10px;
    }
}

/* Affiliations Logos */
.affiliation-box {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    height: 120px;
}

.affiliation-text {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.text-justify {
    text-align: justify;
}

/* Attraction Enhancements */
.text-gradient-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #F59E0B);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.blob-bg {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: -1;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.blob-1 {
    top: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.blob-2 {
    bottom: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.hover-lift {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.hover-lift:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    margin-top: 1rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.text-center .section-title::after {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.card-icon-modern {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.card:hover .card-icon-modern {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: white;
    transform: rotate(10deg);
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.8);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.8);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
    }
}

.timeline-date::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse-ring 2s infinite;
    z-index: -1;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Placements Page Enhancements */
.stat-card-modern {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s;
    z-index: 1;
}

.stat-card-modern::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 6px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--secondary);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.stat-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    color: white;
}

.stat-card-modern:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
}

.stat-card-modern:hover .text-stat-primary,
.stat-card-modern:hover .text-stat-secondary,
.stat-card-modern:hover .text-stat-accent,
.stat-card-modern:hover .text-stat-dark {
    color: white !important;
}

.stat-card-modern:hover .text-label-gray {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.recruiter-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.recruiter-box {
    background: white;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 100px;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.recruiter-box:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.recruiter-box i {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.process-step-modern {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.step-number-modern {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #1e293b);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
    position: relative;
}

.step-number-modern::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    top: 50px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: -1;
}

.process-step-modern:last-child .step-number-modern::after {
    display: none;
}

.step-content-modern {
    background: white;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    width: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
}

.step-content-modern:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Admissions Page Enhancements */
.form-card-modern {
    background: white;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.form-control-modern {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 3.5rem;
    border: 2px solid #edf2f7;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: all 0.3s;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.form-control-modern:focus {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    outline: none;
}

.form-group-modern {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.input-icon-modern {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.25rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.3s;
    z-index: 2;
}

.form-group-modern:focus-within .input-icon-modern {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.eligibility-card-modern {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.eligibility-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.scholarship-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.scholarship-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f0f4f8);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 10px 10px 30px #d1d9e6, -10px -10px 30px #ffffff;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.scholarship-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

/* Utilities for Admissions Page */
.flex {
    display: flex;
}

.align-center {
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-outline-primary {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.d-block {
    display: block;
}

.font-weight-bold {
    font-weight: 700;
}

.mr-1rem {
    margin-right: 1rem;
}

.text-gray-999 {
    color: #999;
}


/* New Admissions Card & List Styles */
.course-card-admission {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    height: 100%;
}

.course-card-admission:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-top-color: var(--secondary);
}

.check-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.check-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.check-list li::before {
    content: '\f00c';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 2px;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.doc-list li {
    padding: 1rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.doc-list li i {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-right: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}


/* Grid Utilities */
.grid-cols-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.gap-2rem {
    gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .grid-cols-4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .grid-cols-4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* Global Alignment Fixes */
.mx-auto {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Fix Page Header Text Alignment */
.page-header .max-w-600 {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Fix Section Title Underline Alignment for various center classes */
.text-align-center-mb-4rem .section-title::after,
.section-title-center .section-title::after,
.text-center .section-title::after {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Ensure section-title-center actually centers text if not already */
.section-title-center {
    text-align: center;
}


/* Fix Alignment for Centered Section Titles */
.section-title.text-center::after {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.text-center .section-title::after {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}


/* --- Premium Footer Redesign --- */
.footer-modern {
    background: #0b132b;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    padding: 3.5rem 0 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Luxury mesh background glow overlay */
.footer-glow-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 80%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.06) 0%, transparent 45%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Subtle gold top gradient line */
.footer-modern::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--secondary), transparent);
}

/* Footer Grid */
.footer-grid-premium {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Brand Column styling */
.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 42px;
    width: auto;
}

.footer-logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    /* Match scaled up layout */
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.footer-logo-subtitle {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    /* Highly visible */
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.footer-description {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e2e8f0;
}

.footer-badge i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Premium Social Buttons */
.footer-social-premium {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #be941c);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    color: #060a13;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* Headings */
.footer-heading-premium {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.footer-heading-premium::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 0;
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Links */
.footer-links-premium {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links-premium li {
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links-premium a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links-premium a i {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.4;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-links-premium a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    padding-left: 3px;
}

.footer-links-premium a:hover i {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Contact Column with Glassmorphic Elements */
.footer-contact-premium {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-contact-premium li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-icon-box {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-contact-premium li:hover .contact-icon-box {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 1px;
}

.contact-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.contact-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Premium Divider */
.footer-divider-premium {
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02));
    width: 100%;
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom-premium {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.copyright-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

.footer-bottom-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 4px;
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748b;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.legal-separator {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #334155;
}

.dev-by {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

.dev-link {
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.dev-link:hover {
    color: #fbbf24;
}

/* Responsive Footer */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-grid-premium {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .footer-bottom-premium {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .footer-bottom-right {
        align-items: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .footer-grid-premium {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .footer-modern {
        padding: 4rem 0 0;
    }
}

/* Utilities for Fixes */
.overflow-hidden {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- Premium Why Choose VCM Section (Light Theme) --- */
.section-premium-features {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfbf7 0%, #fff1f2 100%);
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    z-index: 10;
}

.feature-grid-premium {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.feature-card-premium {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.feature-card-premium::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 6px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--secondary);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.feature-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.feature-card-premium:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0.1;
    /* Subtle overlay */
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #F59E0B);
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.4s;
}

.feature-card-premium:hover .feature-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.feature-title-premium {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.feature-desc-premium {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* --- Modern Light Contact Form Styles --- */
.contact-modern-light {
    background: #f8fafc;
    position: relative;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.contact-modern-light .blob-bg {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.contact-modern-light .blob-1 {
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: var(--secondary);
}

.contact-modern-light .blob-2 {
    bottom: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.badge-pill-light {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    color: var(--secondary);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.form-container-modern {
    background: white;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.form-container-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.input-group-modern {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.form-control-modern-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 20px 15px 50px;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: #fdfdfd;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.form-control-modern-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.input-group-modern:focus-within .input-icon {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.btn-gradient-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #c08b02);
    border: none;
    color: white;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.btn-gradient-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c08b02, var(--secondary));
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3);
}

.shadow-xl-imp {
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.text-muted {
    color: #64748b !important;
}

/* Animation Utility */
.animate-up {
    opacity: 1;
    /* Fallback */
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- Modern Light Features Grid (Home) --- */
.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.feature-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;

    /* Perfect Centering */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: white;
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* --- Stats Strip --- */
.bg-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.text-white {
    color: white !important;
}

.text-secondary {
    color: var(--secondary) !important;
}

.padding-4rem-y {
    padding-top: 4rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.grid-cols-auto-200 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
}

.text-align-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.font-xxl {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.opacity-80 {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* --- Modern Utilities (Missing) --- */
.bg-white {
    background-color: var(--bg-white) !important;
}

.text-primary-imp {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.border-primary-imp {
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.text-uppercase {
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.font-xl {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.font-sm {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.gap-15 {
    gap: 15px;
}

.w-100 {
    width: 100%;
}

.h-100 {
    height: 100%;
}

.object-cover {
    object-fit: cover;
}

.object-top {
    object-position: top;
}

.rounded-20 {
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.overflow-hidden {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.shadow-lg {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Additional Spacing */
.pt-100 {
    padding-top: 100px;
}

.pb-100 {
    padding-bottom: 100px;
}

.py-80 {
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
}

/* Animation Classes */
.animate-up {
    /* Initial state for GSAP to animate FROM is handled by JS. 
       We keep it visible here so if JS fails, content is visible. 
       GSAP 'from' will handle the opacity: 0 start. */
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* If using IntersectionObserver fallback (optional) */
.animate-up.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

.animate-up.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
}

/* --- Modern Placements Section (New) --- */
.bg-gradient-light {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
}

.logo-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.logo-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.logo-card i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.logo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.logo-card:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Brand Colors for Icons */
.text-google {
    color: #DB4437;
}

.text-microsoft {
    color: #00A4EF;
}

.text-amazon {
    color: #FF9900;
}

.text-linkedin {
    color: #0077B5;
}

.text-tcs {
    color: #E7286A;
}

/* Approx TCS Pink */
.text-infosys {
    color: #007CC3;
}

.text-wipro {
    color: #000000;
}

/* Wipro is colorful, black is safe */
.text-hdfc {
    color: #004C8F;
}

.text-success {
    color: #10B981;
}

.separator-vertical {
    width: 2px;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    margin: 0 1rem;
}

/* --- Modern Timeline Admission Process (New) --- */
.timeline-modern {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 3rem auto;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.timeline-line-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.step-marker {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    border: 4px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #e2e8f0;
    /* Outer ring */
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-marker {
    background: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary);
}

.step-card-modern {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    min-height: 220px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.step-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.step-icon-modern {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.bg-blue-light {
    background: #e0f2fe;
    color: #0284c7;
}

.bg-gold-light {
    background: #fefce8;
    color: #ca8a04;
}

.bg-green-light {
    background: #dcfce7;
    color: #16a34a;
}

/* Responsive Timeline */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-modern {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .timeline-line-bg {
        width: 4px;
        height: 100%;
        left: 50%;
        top: 0;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .timeline-step {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 400px;
    }

    .logo-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* --- Modern Testimonials Section (New) --- */
.testimonial-section-modern {
    background: #ffffff;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#cbd5e1 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    padding: 80px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card-modern {
    background: white;
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.testimonial-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.quote-icon-large {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.text-left {
    text-align: left;
}

.separator-center {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Enhancements for CTA Background */
.cta-modern {
    /* Adding a subtle mesh gradient overlay */
    background: radial-gradient(at top left, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(at bottom right, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

/* --- Refined Logos for BBA/BCA --- */
.text-hcl {
    color: #f26522;
}

.text-techm {
    color: #d82c20;
}

.text-capgemini {
    color: #0070ad;
}

.text-icici {
    color: #f37e20;
}

.text-axis {
    color: #97144d;
}

/* --- Enhanced Logo Grid Cards --- */
.logo-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
}

.logo-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.logo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.logo-card i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.logo-card span {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* --- CTA Section Refinements --- */
.cta-inner-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-pill {
    background: #FEF3C7;
    /* Light Amber */
    color: #92400E;
    /* Dark Amber */
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
}

.btn-primary-solid {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-primary-solid:hover {
    background: var(--text-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
    color: white;
}

.btn-outline-border {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 14px 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-outline-border:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.gap-30 {
    gap: 30px;
}

.gap-20 {
    gap: 20px;
}

.flex-wrap {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.justify-content-center {
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Fix Responsiveness for Grid */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .logo-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .btn-lg {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Responsive Logo Fix Removed - Handled in main media query */


/* Fix alignment for contact icon in flex row */
.contact-info-row .icon-circle-lg {
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Responsive & Mobile Fixes --- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nav-links {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .logo-title {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
    }

    .logo-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .logo-img {
        height: 42px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

    /* Tablet/Mobile Breakpoint */
    .top-bar {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hide utility bar on mobile to save space */

    .navbar {
        height: 70px;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    /* Mobile Toggle Button */
    .mobile-toggle {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        /* Force override */
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        color: var(--primary) !important;
        cursor: pointer !important;
        background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
        width: 40px !important;
        height: 40px !important;
        transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
        outline: none !important;
        z-index: 1002;
    }

    .mobile-toggle:hover {
        background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) !important;
        border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) !important;
        color: var(--secondary) !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 70px;
        right: -100%;
        width: 85%;
        /* Slightly wider for better readability */
        height: calc(100vh - 70px);
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07162c, #0b1a30);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        /* Align left */
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 1.5rem;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        gap: 0;
        margin-left: 0;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        /* No scrolling in hamburger menu bar */
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.02rem;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0.65rem 0;
        /* Compact padding to prevent scroll need */
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.03em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        /* Elegant divider */
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.85rem;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* FontAwesome unicode icons for menu items */
    .nav-link::before {
        font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
        font-weight: 900;
        color: var(--secondary);
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        width: 20px;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    .nav-link[href="index.html"]::before {
        content: "\f015";
    }

    .nav-link[href="about.html"]::before {
        content: "\f05a";
    }

    .nav-link[href="courses.html"]::before {
        content: "\f19d";
    }

    .nav-link[href="placements.html"]::before {
        content: "\f0b1";
    }

    .nav-link[href="facilities.html"]::before {
        content: "\f19c";
    }

    .nav-link[href="life-at-vcm.html"]::before {
        content: "\f0c0";
    }

    .nav-link[href="admissions.html"]::before {
        content: "\f234";
    }

    .nav-link[href="contact.html"]::before {
        content: "\f0e0";
    }

    .nav-link:hover,
    .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--secondary) !important;
        padding-left: 0.5rem;
        background: none;
    }

    .nav-links .btn {
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
        padding: 12px 0 !important;
        background: var(--secondary) !important;
        color: var(--primary) !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-transform: uppercase !important;
    }

    .nav-links .btn:hover {
        background: white !important;
        color: var(--primary) !important;
    }
}

/* Mobile Logo Adjustments */
.logo {
    margin-right: 1rem;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 42px;
}

.logo-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.logo-subtitle {
    display: block;
    /* Show subtitle on mobile */
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Visual Upgrades & Image Integration Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Leadership Quote Section */
.leadership-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 3.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.leadership-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.leadership-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.leadership-img-wrapper {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 5px solid var(--bg-light);
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.leadership-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.leadership-img-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.leadership-quote {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.leadership-author {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.leadership-designation {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Faculty Mentors Grid */
.faculty-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.faculty-img-wrapper {
    height: 260px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #000;
}

.faculty-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.faculty-card:hover .faculty-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.faculty-info {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.faculty-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.faculty-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.faculty-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* FAQ Split Layout */
.faq-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.faq-image-wrapper {
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 6px solid white;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.faq-image-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 10px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Scholarship Page Visuals */
.scholarship-image-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.15);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    background: white;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.scholarship-image-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.scholarship-image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.scholarship-image-caption {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--secondary);
}

/* Responsive updates */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .leadership-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .leadership-quote {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary);
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 1.5rem;
    }

    .leadership-card {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .faq-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .faq-image-wrapper {
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Admissions-Focused & Premium UI Components
   ========================================================================== */

/* Admission Highlight Badges */
.admission-highlight-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.badge-intake {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.badge-deadline {
    background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
}

/* Admission Step Flow (Pathway) */
.admission-steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.admission-step-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.admission-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.admission-step-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: -22px;
    left: 2rem;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    border: 4px solid var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.admission-step-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.admission-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Counseling & Help Desk Sidebar */
.counseling-sidebar-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.counseling-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.counseling-info-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.counseling-info-icon {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.counseling-info-text h5 {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.counseling-info-text p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Quick Specifications Grid List */
.quick-specs-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.quick-spec-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.quick-spec-icon {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.quick-spec-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .admission-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2.5rem 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .admission-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .quick-specs-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Old floating CTA styles removed to avoid conflict with the new clean circular design */

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM STATS STRIP (About Page)
   ============================================================ */
.stats-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #1E3A5F 100%);
    padding: 3rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-strip::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-strip-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item-strip {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
}

.stat-item-strip::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 20%;
    height: 60%;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.stat-item-strip:last-child::after {
    display: none;
}

.stat-number-strip {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.stat-label-strip {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   COURSE COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.course-comparison-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.course-comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: white;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.course-comparison-table thead {
    color: white;
}

.course-comparison-table thead th {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #1e3a5f);
}

.course-comparison-table thead th:first-child {
    text-align: left;
    background: #0d1e33;
}

.course-comparison-table thead th.highlight-col {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.course-comparison-table tbody tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.course-comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
}

.course-comparison-table tbody tr:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.course-comparison-table td {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    vertical-align: middle;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.course-comparison-table td:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.course-comparison-table td:first-child {
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.5);
}

.course-comparison-table td.highlight-col {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.table-check {
    color: #22c55e;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.table-cross {
    color: #ef4444;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.table-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.table-badge-pg {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    color: #92700a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.table-badge-ug {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM TESTIMONIAL / STUDENT SUCCESS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.testimonial-marquee-section {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    animation: marquee-scroll 30s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

.testimonial-marquee-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.testimonial-card-mini {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    width: 320px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card-mini::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-text-mini {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-author-mini {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.testimonial-batch-mini {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM ABOUT PAGE - ACCREDITATION VISUAL BAR
   ============================================================ */
.accreditation-banner {
    background: white;
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.accreditation-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.accreditation-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.accreditation-icon-box {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #1E3A5F);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.accreditation-text h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.accreditation-text p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS STRIP (Courses Page)
   ============================================================ */
.academic-highlights-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E3A5F 50%, #0F172A 100%);
    padding: 2rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.academic-highlights-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    animation: marquee-scroll 20s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

.hl-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hl-item i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.hl-sep {
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   ENHANCED LEADERSHIP SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.leadership-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    position: relative;
}

.leadership-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent), var(--secondary));
}

.leadership-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
}

.leadership-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.leadership-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.leadership-card:hover .leadership-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.leadership-content {
    padding: 3.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.5) 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.leadership-content::before {
    content: '\201C';
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 7rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    left: 2.5rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.leadership-quote {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.leadership-author {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.leadership-designation {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Faculty Cards */
.faculty-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.faculty-img-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 220px;
}

.faculty-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.faculty-card:hover .faculty-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.faculty-info {
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.faculty-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.faculty-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.73rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.faculty-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATED COUNTER (JS-Triggered)
   ============================================================ */
.counter-number {
    display: inline-block;
}

/* ============================================================
   GRADIENT SECTION DIVIDER
   ============================================================ */
.section-divider-gold {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3));
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 1rem auto 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM PROGRAM CARD (Enhanced)
   ============================================================ */
.program-card-premium {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    position: relative;
}

.program-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.program-card-premium::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.program-card-premium:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.program-img-overlay {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.program-img-overlay img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.program-card-premium:hover .program-img-overlay img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.program-img-overlay .program-badge-float {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.73rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.program-img-overlay .seats-float {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--secondary);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS FOR NEW ELEMENTS
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .stats-strip-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .leadership-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
    }

    .leadership-img-wrapper {
        min-height: 300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-strip-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .stat-item-strip::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .leadership-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .leadership-img-wrapper {
        height: 260px;
    }

    .leadership-content {
        padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    }

    .faculty-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .faculty-img-wrapper {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .accreditation-flex {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .stats-strip-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .stat-number-strip {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .course-comparison-table {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .course-comparison-table td,
    .course-comparison-table th {
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    }
}


/* ── Shared utilities for premium pages (admissions / contact / courses) ── */
.section-divider-gold {
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), rgba(212, 175, 55, .2));
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   FLOATING CTA BUTTONS — Fixed Clean Design
   Circular icons + slide-in label tooltips
   ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.floating-cta-group {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px;
    right: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 9999;
}

.float-cta-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    /* no overflow:hidden — labels slide out freely */
}

/* The icon circle */
.float-icon {
    width: 65px;
    /* Larger desktop size */
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    /* Larger icon font size */
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.175, .885, .32, 1.275),
        box-shadow .3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
}

.float-cta-btn:hover .float-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
}

/* The slide-in label tooltip */
.float-label {
    position: absolute;
    right: 76px;
    /* Offset to sit next to the 65px circle */
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(8px);
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: .35rem .9rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
}

/* Tooltip arrow pointing right */
.float-label::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -6px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border: 6px solid transparent;
    border-right: none;
    border-left-color: var(--primary);
}

.float-cta-btn:hover .float-label {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

/* Per-button colors */
.float-cta-whatsapp .float-icon {
    background: #25D366;
    color: white;
}

.float-cta-whatsapp:hover .float-label {
    background: #1DA851;
}

.float-cta-whatsapp:hover .float-label::after {
    border-left-color: #1DA851;
}

.float-cta-call .float-icon {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
}

.float-cta-call:hover .float-label {
    background: #1E3A5F;
}

.float-cta-call:hover .float-label::after {
    border-left-color: #1E3A5F;
}

.float-cta-apply .float-icon {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.float-cta-apply:hover .float-label {
    background: #B8962E;
}

.float-cta-apply:hover .float-label::after {
    border-left-color: #B8962E;
}

/* Mobile: smaller circles */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .floating-cta-group {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 14px;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .float-icon {
        width: 58px;
        height: 58px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .float-label {
        display: none;
    }
}


/* Grid utilities */
.grid-admissions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

@media(max-width:1000px) {
    .grid-admissions {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Eligibility box */
.eligibility-box {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Misc helpers */
.text-gray {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.text-gray-sm {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: .88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.mb-1-5rem-gray {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mb-1-5rem-primary {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.mx-auto-mt-1rem-gray {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: .95rem;
}

/* --- Responsive Academic Page Utilities --- */
.stats-grid-5 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.list-grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.features-columns-2 {
    columns: 2;
    -webkit-columns: 2;
    -moz-columns: 2;
    column-gap: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .stats-grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .grid-cols-1-1-gap-4rem-center {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .list-grid-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .features-columns-2 {
        columns: 1;
        -webkit-columns: 1;
        -moz-columns: 1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

/* --- Course Pages Layout --- */
header.page-header.course-header-bg {
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 130px;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.course-hero-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.course-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, .12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, .3);
    color: var(--secondary);
    padding: .35rem .9rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.course-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: white;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -.03em;
}

.course-hero-title span {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.course-hero-sub {
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.course-meta-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .6rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.course-chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .4rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
    color: white;
    padding: .3rem .85rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.course-chip i {
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.course-hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.course-hero-cta-primary {
    padding: .8rem 2rem;
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    transition: all .3s;
}

.course-hero-cta-primary:hover {
    background: white;
}

.course-hero-cta-outline {
    padding: .8rem 2rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    transition: all .3s;
}

.course-hero-cta-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--secondary);
}

/* Sticky sidebar card */
.course-sidebar-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
}

.course-sidebar-head {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37, #B8962E);
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.course-sidebar-head h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: .25rem;
}

.course-sidebar-head p {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: rgba(15, 23, 42, .6);
    margin: 0;
}

.course-sidebar-specs {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.course-spec-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: .6rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
    font-size: .85rem;
}

.course-spec-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.course-spec-lbl {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.course-spec-val {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-align: right;
}

.course-sidebar-btns {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .6rem;
}

.course-sb-btn-primary {
    padding: .85rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #1E3A5F);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center;
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    transition: all .3s;
}

.course-sb-btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #B8962E);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.course-sb-btn-call {
    padding: .75rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .12);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    transition: all .3s;
}

.course-sb-btn-call:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.course-sidebar-guarantee {
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, .05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: .75rem;
    margin: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: #16a34a;
    font-weight: 600;
}

@media(max-width:1000px) {
    .course-hero-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .course-sidebar-card {
        position: static;
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px) {
    .course-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Dropdown Styling for Academics/Programs
   ========================================================================== */
.dropdown {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.dropdown-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    min-width: 180px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    z-index: 1100;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, display 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.dropdown-menu a {
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    color: var(--secondary) !important;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.dropdown-toggle i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-left: 0.25rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Show on Hover for Desktop */
@media (min-width: 993px) {
    .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
    .dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle i {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
}

/* Mobile Dropdown Styling */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .dropdown {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .dropdown-toggle {
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        display: none;
        width: 100%;
        box-shadow: none;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border: none;
        border-radius: 8px;
        padding: 0.5rem 0;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
        transform: none;
        opacity: 1;
    }
    
    .dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .dropdown.open .dropdown-toggle i {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
    
    .dropdown-menu a {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .dropdown-menu a:hover {
        background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
        color: var(--secondary) !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE VIEWPORT RESPONSIVE OPTIMIZATIONS
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* 1. Prevent Horizontal Page Scroll */
    html, body {
        overflow-x: hidden;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    /* 2. Grid Columns Collapse to 1 Column */
    .grid, .grid-cols-2, .grid-cols-3, .grid-cols-4, 
    .grid-cols-1-1-gap-4rem-center, .grid-cols-1-1, 
    .grid-cols-250, .stats-strip-grid, .footer-grid-premium {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
    }
    
    /* 3. Responsive Tables with Horizontal Scroll fallback */
    table {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    }
    
    th, td {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        padding: 0.6rem 0.4rem !important;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    
    /* 4. Form Controls and Cards Fitting */
    .form-container-modern, .enquiry-form-box, .adm-form-card, 
    .contact-form-card, .eligibility-card, .info-visual-card {
        padding: 1.5rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }
    
    input, select, textarea, .form-control-modern-input, .af-input, .af-select {
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    }
    
    .af-row {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0 !important;
    }
    
    /* 5. Padding & Margin adjustments to prevent cutoffs */
    .container {
        padding-left: 15px !important;
        padding-right: 15px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }
    
    .section {
        padding: 3rem 0 !important;
    }
    
    /* 6. Typography Scale Down to fit screens */
    h1, .course-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
    }
    
    h2, .section-title, .section-title-modern {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }
    
    p, .text-gray, .text-muted, .course-hero-sub {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
    }
    
    /* 7. Image and Illustration Fit */
    img, .pedagogy-img, .facility-feature-img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        max-height: 300px !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
    }
    
    /* 8. Mobile Sticky Bottom Bar Styling */
    .mobile-sticky-bar {
        display: flex !important;
        position: fixed !important;
        bottom: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 60px !important;
        background: rgba(11, 19, 43, 0.98) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
        z-index: 99999 !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-around !important;
        padding: 0 5px !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }
    
    .msb-btn {
        flex: 1 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        color: white !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        font-size: 0.68rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        gap: 3px !important;
        transition: background 0.2s ease !important;
    }
    
    .msb-btn i {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    }
    
    .msb-call {
        color: #60a5fa !important;
    }
    
    .msb-whatsapp {
        color: #4ade80 !important;
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    }
    
    .msb-apply {
        color: var(--secondary) !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
    }
    
    .msb-btn:active {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    }
    
    body {
        padding-bottom: 60px !important;
    }
}

/* ═══ VISION GROUP LEGACY SECTION — PREMIUM ═══ */
.vision-group-legacy {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0a1628 0%, #0f1f3d 50%, #0a1628 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Ambient glow orbs */
.vgl-ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.vgl-glow-1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    top: -100px;
    right: -80px;
}
.vgl-glow-2 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06);
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -60px;
}

.vision-group-legacy .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header */
.vgl-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.vgl-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vgl-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #f0d060 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* Section kicker upgrade */
.section-kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #D4AF37;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.section-kicker i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* Two-column grid */
.vgl-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Quote card (left) */
.vgl-quote-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem 2rem 2rem 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.vgl-quote-accent {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #D4AF37 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.2) 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.vgl-quote-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin: 0;
}

.vgl-quote-card strong {
    color: #D4AF37;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.vgl-body-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    margin: 0;
}

.vgl-body-text strong {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Sector Pillars (right) */
.vgl-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.vgl-pillar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    cursor: default;
}

.vgl-pillar:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.vgl-pillar-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.15) 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 100%);
    color: #D4AF37;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.vgl-pillar:hover .vgl-pillar-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #c9a020 100%);
    color: #0a1628;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.vgl-pillar span {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.vgl-pillar:hover span {
    color: #D4AF37;
}

/* ═══ CAREER-READY PROFESSIONALS STRIP — PREMIUM ═══ */
.mt-4rem { margin-top: 4rem; }
.mb-2rem { margin-bottom: 2rem; }

.career-ready-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f8f9fc 0%, #eef2f9 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.career-ready-strip::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary, #0a1628) 0%, #D4AF37 50%, var(--primary, #0a1628) 100%);
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}

.cr-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cr-header h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary, #0a1628);
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.grid-cols-4-auto {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.grid-gap-1-5rem {
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.career-ready-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.career-ready-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37, #f0d060);
    border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
    transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.career-ready-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.career-ready-card:hover::after {
    width: 60%;
}

.cr-icon-circle {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,22,40,0.06) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.02) 100%);
    color: var(--primary, #0a1628);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.career-ready-card:hover .cr-icon-circle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary, #0a1628) 0%, #1a2d4d 100%);
    color: #D4AF37;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.15);
}

.career-ready-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: var(--primary, #0a1628);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.career-ready-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ═══ RESPONSIVE — LEGACY + CAREER ═══ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .vgl-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .vgl-pillars {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    
    .grid-cols-4-auto {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .vision-group-legacy {
        padding: 3.5rem 0;
    }
    
    .vgl-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .vgl-pillars {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .vgl-quote-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
    }
    
    .grid-cols-4-auto {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .career-ready-strip {
        padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .cr-header h3 {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
}