/* ==========================================================================
   GYAN BHOOMI EDUCARE - Premium Design System & Core Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Google Fonts --- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
    /* --- Brand Color System --- */
    --primary-color: #0D2240;
    /* Deep Luxury Navy */
    --primary-rgb: 13, 34, 64;
    --secondary-color: #FF6B00;
    /* Energetic Trust Orange */
    --secondary-rgb: 255, 107, 0;
    --accent-color: #FFA043;
    /* Warm Sunset Yellow-Orange */
    --accent-rgb: 255, 160, 67;

    /* --- Neutral Scales --- */
    --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
    /* Bleached slate for high contrast */
    --bg-dark: #071324;
    /* For dark sections/hero footer */
    --text-main: #1E293B;
    /* Deep slate body */
    --text-muted: #64748B;
    /* Soft slate secondary */
    --text-light: #F1F5F9;
    /* Light content text */

    /* --- Visual Tokens --- */
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D2240 0%, #1A3E6C 100%);
    --gradient-secondary: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B00 0%, #FF9040 100%);
    --gradient-glow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25);
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 40px rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.05);
    --shadow-hover: 0 20px 40px rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.12);
    --shadow-glow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);

    /* --- Borders & Radii --- */
    --border-color: #E2E8F0;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --radius-xl: 32px;

    /* --- Transitions --- */
    --transition-fast: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-slow: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. RESET & BASE LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-main);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Headings with Outfit Font */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
.display-font {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

a {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. REUSABLE UTILITIES & SECTION SPACING
   ========================================================================== */
.section-padding {
    padding: 7.5rem 0;
}

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

.bg-deep-navy {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Modern EdTech Badge / Section Tag */
.badge-premium {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.06);
    padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.04);
}

.badge-premium i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    animation: rotatePulse 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotatePulse {

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

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.section-title span {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--accent-color) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title span::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15);
    border-radius: 10px;
    z-index: -1;
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
}

/* Custom Highlight text */
.text-gradient-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. PREMIUM BUTTON SYSTEM (EDTECH ACCENTS)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    padding: 0.95rem 2.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Premium Gradient Primary Button with pulse glow */
.btn-premium {
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-premium::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Glow ring effect */
.btn-premium::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    animation: pulseRing 2s infinite;
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

@keyframes pulseRing {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.btn-premium:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-premium:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.btn-premium:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.btn-premium:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Deep Navy secondary button */
.btn-outline-navy {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 2.5px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.18);
}

/* Dark theme light button */
.btn-white {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.btn-white:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Icon button hover slide spin */
.btn i {
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px) scale(1.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. NAVIGATION & HEADER SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.header-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1030;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Top bar style */
.top-bar {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.top-bar-link {
    color: var(--text-light);
    opacity: 0.85;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar-link:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Main Navbar styles */
.navbar-custom {
    padding: 1.1rem 0;
    background: transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Sticky Class triggered via JS */
.header-scrolled .navbar-custom {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.06);
}

.header-scrolled .top-bar {
    margin-top: -38px;
    /* Slides top-bar up smoothly */
}

/* Navbar Brand & Logo */
.navbar-brand-custom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.header-scrolled .navbar-brand-custom {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.brand-logo-img {
    height: 68px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-block;
}

.header-scrolled .brand-logo-img {
    height: 52px;
}

/* Make logo pure white on transparent dark header and in the dark footer */
.header-wrapper:not(.header-scrolled) .brand-logo-img,
.footer-section .brand-logo-img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-section .brand-logo-img {
    height: 68px;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .brand-logo-img {
        height: 45px;
    }

    .hero-counselor-trust {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}

/* Nav Links Styling */
.navbar-nav-custom .nav-link {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.header-scrolled .navbar-nav-custom .nav-link {
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
}

/* Hover line slide animation */
.navbar-nav-custom .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 15%;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.navbar-nav-custom .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.navbar-nav-custom .nav-link:hover::after {
    width: 70%;
}

/* Active Class */
.navbar-nav-custom .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.navbar-nav-custom .nav-link.active::after {
    width: 70%;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Dropdown Menu styling */
.dropdown-menu-custom {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    padding: 0.75rem;
    min-width: 220px;
    margin-top: 15px !important;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    display: block !important;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 1050 !important;
}

.nav-item-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu-custom,
.dropdown-menu-custom.show {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
    display: block !important;
}

/* Invisible bridge to prevent hover disconnect across margin */
.dropdown-menu-custom::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 20px;
}

.dropdown-item-custom {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item-custom:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.06);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.navbar-toggler-custom {
    border: none;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    background: transparent;
}

.navbar-toggler-custom:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
}

.toggler-icon-bar {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 5px 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.header-scrolled .toggler-icon-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Mobile Toggler Cross State */
.navbar-toggler-custom[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-icon-bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.navbar-toggler-custom[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-icon-bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.navbar-toggler-custom[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-icon-bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -6px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. PREMIUM HERO SECTION (EDTECH DASHBOARD DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 11.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 7.5rem;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.5) 0%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #071324 0%, #0D2240 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Diagonal EdTech Grid Overlay */
.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Background image overlay */
.hero-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.08;
    z-index: 0;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* Animated particle circles in bg */
.hero-glow-1 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -150px;
    right: -150px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-2 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.6) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -250px;
    left: -250px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Tagline Dot Accent */
.hero-tagline::before {
    content: '';
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--secondary-color);
    animation: dotPulse 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {
    from {
        transform: scale(0.85);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    to {
        transform: scale(1.2);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.hero-title span {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--accent-color) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.06);
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
    max-width: 600px;
}

/* Statistics row in hero */
.hero-stats-row {
    margin-top: 4.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-stat-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-stat-card:hover {
    border-left-color: var(--secondary-color);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.hero-stat-number {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero-stat-number span {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.65);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Right-side Hero Visuals */
.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    display: flex;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero-image-wrapper {
        min-height: 420px;
    }
}

.hero-main-img {
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-xl) - 12px);
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Glassmorphic Floating Badges on Dark Background */
.floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 0.95rem 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    animation: floatUpDown 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 5;
}

.floating-badge-1 {
    top: 15%;
    left: -40px;
}

.floating-badge-2 {
    bottom: 12%;
    right: -20px;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.badge-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.16);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
}

.badge-info h6 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    /* High contrast on dark hero */
}

.badge-info p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.7);
}

/* Animated glowing background blobs for Hero section */
.hero-glow-1 {
    animation: driftGlow1 20s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.hero-glow-2 {
    animation: driftGlow2 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes driftGlow1 {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.1);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-20px, 40px) scale(0.95);
    }
}

@keyframes driftGlow2 {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(-30px, 50px) scale(1.05);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(40px, -20px) scale(0.9);
    }
}

/* Overlapping Counselor Avatars & Trust Rating */
.hero-counselor-trust {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 2.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    max-width: 480px;
}

.avatar-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.avatar-group-img {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #071324;
    /* matches dark bg */
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-left: -12px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.avatar-group-img:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.avatar-group-img:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.1);
    z-index: 10;
}

.trust-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.75);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.trust-text span {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Live Admissions Pulse Badge */
.hero-live-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    background: rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    z-index: 4;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.live-pulse {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #25D366;
    /* WhatsApp Green */
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #25D366;
    animation: liveBlink 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes liveBlink {
    from {
        transform: scale(0.8);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    to {
        transform: scale(1.2);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Add custom animations for third badge */
.floating-badge-3 {
    bottom: 38%;
    left: -60px;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

/* Float Animation with slight rotation */
@keyframes floatUpDown {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-16px) rotate(1deg);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. PREMIUM CARD SYSTEMS (EDTECH CARD DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.card-premium {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.02);
    padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.card-premium::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.02) 0%, rgba(255, 160, 67, 0.01) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: -1;
}

.card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
}

.card-premium:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Icons with subtle border and blur backgrounds */
.card-icon-wrapper {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.04);
}

.card-premium:hover .card-icon-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--accent-color) 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.card-title-sub {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.card-premium:hover .card-title-sub {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.card-premium-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.card-action-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.card-premium:hover .card-action-link {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.card-action-link i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.card-premium:hover .card-action-link i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Detailed Course Cards - Elite UpGrad Style */
.course-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.02);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
}

.course-card-img-box {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 220px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.04);
}

.course-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.course-card:hover .course-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.course-card-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    left: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25);
    z-index: 2;
}

.course-card-body {
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.course-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.course-meta i {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.course-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.course-card:hover .course-title {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. STEP-BY-STEP ADMISSION TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.timeline-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    width: 3px;
    height: calc(100% - 30px);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--secondary-color) 0%, rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.08) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-step {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.timeline-step:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-number {
    position: absolute;
    left: -27px;
    top: 5px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-number {
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.timeline-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.05);
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-card {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.timeline-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. STUDENT TESTIMONIAL SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    padding: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: 3rem;
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: #FFC107;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.1rem;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15);
}

.testimonial-author-name {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.testimonial-author-desc {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.accordion-custom .accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.06) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.accordion-custom .accordion-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.06);
}

.accordion-custom .accordion-button {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.accordion-custom .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.02);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.accordion-custom .accordion-button::after {
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    background-size: 1.1rem;
}

.accordion-custom .accordion-button:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
}

.accordion-custom .accordion-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    background-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.02);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. PREMIUM FORM SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.form-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    padding: 3rem;
}

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

.form-control-custom {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control-custom:focus {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1);
}

.form-label-custom {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
}

/* Inquiry Floater widgets/CTA banner */
.cta-banner-premium {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #163660 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 4.5rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.cta-banner-premium::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -150px;
    right: -100px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. PRESETS & OTHER SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Partner showcase grayscale logo styles */
.partner-logo-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 90px;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.partner-logo-box img {
    max-height: 50px;
    max-width: 100%;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.partner-logo-box:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08);
}

.partner-logo-box:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Modern Photo Gallery Preview & Filters */
.gallery-filter-btn {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.gallery-filter-btn.active,
.gallery-filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.gallery-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    cursor: pointer;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.gallery-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.gallery-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.9) 0%, rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.2) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-card-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-card-category {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    transition-delay: 0.05s;
}

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

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

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-title,
.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-category {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Lightbox Modal system */
.lightbox-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    z-index: 1050;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.lightbox-modal.active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
}

.lightbox-content-box {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 85%;
    max-height: 85%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.lightbox-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    object-fit: contain;
}

.lightbox-caption {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: 0;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 2rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.lightbox-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.lightbox-nav:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.lightbox-prev {
    left: -80px;
}

.lightbox-next {
    right: -80px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. ELIGIBILITY CHECKER (WIDGET ON ADMISSIONS)
   ========================================================================== */
.eligibility-checker-box {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    padding: 3rem;
}

.result-card-box {
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

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

/* ==========================================================================
   13. FOOTER STYLE
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-section {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding-top: 5.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-top {
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-title-sub {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-title-sub::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 0;
    width: 35px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.footer-links a i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

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

.footer-info-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-info-item i {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding: 2rem 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. INTERSECTION OBSERVER ANIMATION CLASSES (AOS REPLACEMENT)
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-left.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-right.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.45s;
}

.delay-4 {
    transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. ELITE COURSES REDESIGN OVERRIDES & MODAL
   ========================================================================== */

/* Search bar styling */
.course-search-container {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: -2.5rem auto 3rem auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.course-search-box {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 0.5rem 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.course-search-box:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.course-search-icon {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
}

.course-search-input {
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.course-search-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Category pill counters */
.gallery-filter-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.6rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.06);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.filter-count {
    background: rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.gallery-filter-btn.active .filter-count,
.gallery-filter-btn:hover .filter-count {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Enhanced Course Card features */
.course-card {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.05);
}

.course-card-rating {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #FFC107;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.course-card-rating span {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.course-feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.course-feature-item {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.course-feature-item i {
    color: #25D366;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.course-prospects-box {
    background: rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.02);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.04);
}

.course-prospects-title {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.course-prospects-list {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.course-approvals-box {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.course-approval-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.05);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-approval-govt {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #198754;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.course-card-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.btn-syllabus {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.btn-syllabus:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.btn-syllabus i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-syllabus:hover i {
    transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* Premium tabbed modal */
.curriculum-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1050;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.curriculum-modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.curriculum-modal-content {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(7, 19, 36, 0.25);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 850px;
    max-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.curriculum-modal.active {
    display: flex;
}

.curriculum-modal.active .curriculum-modal-backdrop {
    opacity: 1;
}

.curriculum-modal.active .curriculum-modal-content {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.curriculum-modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #163660 100%);
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
}

.curriculum-modal-header-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.curriculum-modal-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.curriculum-modal-desc {
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.curriculum-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.curriculum-modal-close:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.curriculum-tabs-bar {
    display: flex;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.curriculum-tab-btn {
    border: none;
    background: none;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.curriculum-tab-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.curriculum-tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.curriculum-tab-btn.active {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.curriculum-tab-btn.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.curriculum-modal-body {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.curriculum-pane {
    display: none;
}

.curriculum-pane.active {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeInTab 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeInTab {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

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

.syllabus-semesters {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

.semester-card {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.semester-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.semester-num {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.semester-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.semester-subjects {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.semester-subjects li {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.semester-subjects li i {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* Eligibility & docs lists */
.eligibility-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .eligibility-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

.eligibility-checklist-card {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
}

.eligibility-checklist-card h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.checklist-items {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.checklist-items li {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.checklist-items li i {
    color: #198754;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.admission-docs-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 160, 67, 0.03) 100%);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.admission-docs-banner i {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.admission-docs-banner p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Modal lead form */
.modal-lead-form-box {
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.modal-lead-form-box p {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Home Pathways Custom Overrides - Top borders for the course card layout */
.home-pathway-teaching {
    border-top: 5px solid var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.home-pathway-management {
    border-top: 5px solid var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.home-pathway-it {
    border-top: 5px solid var(--accent-color) !important;
}

/* Custom Guidance Modal Close Button & Overlay Adjustments */
.btn-close-custom {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1060;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.btn-close-custom:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.05);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US - INTERACTIVE PREMIUM STYLING (WITHOUT CONTENT CHANGES)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-us-premium-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 50%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
}

.why-choose-us-premium-section .choose-glow-blob {
    position: absolute;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    opacity: 0.08;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.why-choose-us-premium-section .choose-glow-blob.blob-1 {
    top: -50px;
    left: -100px;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    animation: floatBlob1 20s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.why-choose-us-premium-section .choose-glow-blob.blob-2 {
    bottom: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    animation: floatBlob2 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes floatBlob1 {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(60px, 40px) scale(1.1);
    }
}

@keyframes floatBlob2 {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-50px, -30px) scale(1.15);
    }
}

/* Beautiful Interactive Card Overrides */
.choose-premium-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.07);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.02);
    padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.choose-premium-card .card-bg-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 160, 67, 0.01) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.choose-premium-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.22);
}

.choose-premium-card:hover .card-bg-gradient {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Premium Card Icon with brand-gradient transition */
.choose-card-icon-wrapper {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.04);
}

.choose-premium-card:hover .choose-card-icon-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--accent-color) 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.22);
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(4deg);
}

.choose-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.choose-premium-card:hover .choose-card-title {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.choose-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Subtle corner element that appears on hover */
.choose-premium-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: -15px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.choose-premium-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.15;
    transform: scale(2.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNER UNIVERSITIES - INTERACTIVE PREMIUM STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.partner-universities-premium-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #F8FAFC 100%) !important;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
}

.partner-universities-premium-section .partners-glow-blob {
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(140px);
    opacity: 0.07;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.partner-universities-premium-section .partners-glow-blob.blob-1 {
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    animation: floatBlob1 25s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.partner-universities-premium-section .partners-glow-blob.blob-2 {
    bottom: -150px;
    left: -100px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    animation: floatBlob2 30s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

/* Premium Partner Logo Card */
.partner-logo-box-premium {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 105px;
    padding: 1.5rem 2.25rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.06);
    border-radius: 18px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.02);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.partner-logo-box-premium::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.02) 0%, rgba(255, 160, 67, 0.01) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.partner-logo-box-premium img {
    max-height: 52px;
    max-width: 100%;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.65;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.partner-logo-box-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08);
}

.partner-logo-box-premium:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.partner-logo-box-premium:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Premium UGC Trust Badge */
.ugc-trust-badge-premium {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.04);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.75rem 2.25rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.05) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.ugc-trust-badge-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(13, 34, 64, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

.ugc-trust-badge-premium .badge-check-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #198754 0%, #2bb872 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(25, 135, 84, 0.25);
    animation: badgePulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes badgePulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(25, 135, 84, 0.4);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(25, 135, 84, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(25, 135, 84, 0);
    }
}