@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,100;0,200;0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,100;1,200;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800;1,900&display=swap");
:root {
    /* Brand Core */
    --brand-primary: #9e2d89; /* Logo Purple */
    --brand-accent: #edc107; /* Logo Gold */

    /* Primary Usage */
    --primary: #9e2d89;
    --secondary: #edc107;

    /* Backgrounds */
    --bg-dark: #120014; /* Deep purple-black */
    --bg-light: #ffe7fb; /* Soft warm light */
    --bg-white: #ffffff;

    /* Text Colors */
    --text-dark: #1a1a1a;
    --text-light: #ffffff;
    --text-muted: #7a7a7a;

    /* UI States */
    --border-color: #e5e5e5;
    --hover-primary: #862572; /* Darker purple */
    --hover-accent: #d4ab06; /* Darker gold */

    /* Gradients */
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), #6d1f60);
    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-accent), #cfa705);

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-soft: 0 8px 24px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.18);
    --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);

    /* Radius */
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --header-height: 76px;
}

html {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
body {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #696767;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
}
/* ===== SCROLL LOCK ===== */
html.no-scroll,
body.no-scroll {
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    color: var(--text-light) !important;
}

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

.btn-accent {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

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

section {
    padding: 50px 0px;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}
p {
    font-size: 14px;
}
.text-primary {
    color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
}
.career-niketan-navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1100;
}
/* When hidden */
.top-bar.hidden {
    display: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
/* TOP BAR */
.top-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-primary), #7a1f6b);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards;
}

.top-left span {
    margin-right: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.top-left i {
    color: var(--brand-accent);
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.top-cta {
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 16px;
}

.top-cta:hover {
    background: var(--hover-accent);
}
.top-right {
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Social Icons */
.top-right a:not(.top-cta) {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.top-right a:not(.top-cta):hover {
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* CTA Button */
.top-right .top-cta {
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-left: 10px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.top-right .top-cta:hover {
    background: var(--hover-accent);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* NAVBAR */
.main-navbar {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards;
}

.navbar-brand {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.navbar-brand span {
    color: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* Nav Links */
.nav-link {
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
    margin: 0 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Hover underline effect */
.nav-link::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -6px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

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

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
}

/* Dropdown */
/* ===================================
   NAVBAR DROPDOWN — LUXURY EDITION
=================================== */

.navbar .dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

/* Toggle Link */
.navbar .dropdown-toggle {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar .dropdown-toggle:hover {
    color: #9e2d89;
}

/* Subtle underline hover */
.navbar .dropdown-toggle::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -6px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.navbar .dropdown-toggle:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Dropdown Menu Container */
.navbar .dropdown-menu {
    margin-top: 14px;
    padding: 14px 12px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 18px;
    min-width: 240px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transform-origin: top;
    animation: dropdownLuxury 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Optional soft top highlight */
.navbar .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
}

/* Dropdown Items */
.navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #334155;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* Hover Background */
.navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.08),
        rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.06)
    );
    color: #9e2d89;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Active */
.navbar .dropdown-item.active,
.navbar .dropdown-item:active {
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.15),
        rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.12)
    );
    color: #9e2d89;
}

/* Icon Styling */
.navbar .dropdown-item i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #9e2d89;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Divider (if you add <hr>) */
.navbar .dropdown-divider {
    margin: 6px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Arrow Rotation */
.navbar .dropdown-toggle::after {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar .show > .dropdown-toggle::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ===================================
   ANIMATION
=================================== */

@keyframes dropdownLuxury {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.98);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

/* Buttons */
.signin-btn {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.signin-btn:hover {
    color: var(--brand-accent);
}

.nav-cta {
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--hover-primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
}
/* HERO CAROUSEL */
.hero-carousel {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 120px;
}

.hero-carousel .carousel,
.hero-carousel .carousel-inner,
.hero-carousel .carousel-item {
    height: 400px;
}

.hero-carousel img {
    height: 400px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Overlay */
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(158, 45, 137, 1), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0));
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Caption Positioning */
.hero-carousel .carousel-caption {
    z-index: 2;
    bottom: 50%;
    transform: translateY(50%);
    max-width: 650px;
}

/* Typography */
.hero-carousel h1 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-carousel p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #f1f1f1;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Buttons */

.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

/* Base button reset */
.hero-cta .btn {
    position: relative;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ================= PRIMARY CTA ================= */
.hero-cta .btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-accent), #cfa705);
    color: #1a1a1a;
    border: none;
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 30px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.35),
        inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
/* ================= HERO CAROUSEL BUTTONS ================= */

.carousel-caption .btn {
    position: relative;
    padding: 14px 34px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ================= PRIMARY CTA ================= */

.carousel-caption .btn-gold,
.btn-group .btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-accent), #cfa705);
    color: #1a1a1a;
    border: none;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 30px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.45),
        inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Continuous shine */
.carousel-caption .btn-gold::before,
.btn-group .btn-gold::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
        transparent
    );
    animation: heroShine 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heroShine {
    0% {
        left: -120%;
    }
    40% {
        left: 120%;
    }
    100% {
        left: 120%;
    }
}

/* Hover */
.carousel-caption .btn-gold:hover,
.btn-group .btn-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.6);
}

/* ================= SECONDARY CTA ================= */

.carousel-caption .btn-outline-light {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}

/* Hover */
.carousel-caption .btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ================= FOCUS ================= */

.carousel-caption .btn:focus {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.35);
}

/* ================= MOBILE ================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .carousel-caption .btn {
        padding: 12px 26px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* Shine animation */
.hero-cta .btn-gold::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
        transparent
    );
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
    animation: shineMove 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shineMove {
    0% {
        left: -120%;
    }
    40% {
        left: 120%;
    }
    100% {
        left: 120%;
    }
}
/* Hover */
.hero-cta .btn-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.45);
}

.hero-cta .btn-gold:hover::before {
    left: 120%;
}

/* Subtle pulse (idle animation) */
@keyframes goldPulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.35);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.55);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.35);
    }
}

.hero-cta .btn-gold {
    animation: goldPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-cta .btn-outline-light {
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

/* Hover */
.hero-cta .btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: #ffffff;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ================= FOCUS STATES ================= */
.hero-cta .btn:focus {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.3);
}

.hero-carousel .btn-outline-light {
    border-radius: 25px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
}
/* ================= HERO INFO CARD BUTTONS ================= */

.hero-info-btn {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

/* Base button */
.hero-info-btn .btn {
    position: relative;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ================= PRIMARY: DOWNLOAD BROCHURE ================= */

.hero-info-btn .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), #6d1f60);
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;

    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.35);
}

/* subtle shine */
.hero-info-btn .btn-primary::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
        transparent
    );
    animation: brochureShine 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes brochureShine {
    0% {
        left: -120%;
    }
    40% {
        left: 120%;
    }
    100% {
        left: 120%;
    }
}

/* hover */
.hero-info-btn .btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.5);
}

/* ================= SECONDARY: TALK TO COUNSELOR ================= */

.hero-info-btn .btn-secondary {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    border: 2px solid rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.35);

    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* hover */
.hero-info-btn .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: #f6f2fb;
    border-color: var(--brand-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ================= FOCUS (ACCESSIBILITY) ================= */

.hero-info-btn .btn:focus {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25);
}

/* ================= MOBILE ================= */

/* Indicators */
.carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.carousel-indicators .active {
    background-color: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* Controls */
.carousel-control-prev,
.carousel-control-next {
    width: 5%;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.carousel-control-prev-icon,
.carousel-control-next-icon {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}
/* STATS STRIP */
.stats-strip {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 18px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.stat-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.stat-item p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==============================
   PREMIUM COURSE SHOWCASE
================================ */
.course-showcase {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f9fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
}

/* SECTION TITLE */
.section-title h2 {
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

.section-title p {
    color: #666;
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* ==============================
   CATEGORY (LEFT PANEL)
================================ */
.category-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.category-tabs .nav-link {
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.category-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px;
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.nav-pills .nav-link {
    background: transparent;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    text-align: left;
}

.nav-pills .nav-link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    width: 4px;
    height: 0;
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-pills .nav-link:hover {
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.06);
}

.nav-pills .nav-link.active {
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.12);
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-pills .nav-link.active::after {
    height: 70%;
}

/* ==============================
   SUBCATEGORY TABS (TOP)
================================ */
.subcategory-tabs {
    border-bottom: none;
    gap: 12px;
}

.subcategory-tabs .nav-link {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin: 4px 0px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #555;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.subcategory-tabs .nav-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.subcategory-tabs .nav-link.active {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.35);
}

/* ==============================
   HORIZONTAL COURSE CARD
================================ */
.course-card.horizontal {
    padding: 22px 22px 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #fbfbfd);
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    /* padding-bottom: 30px; */
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-card.horizontal:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.category-badge {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    background: rgba(255, 223, 249, 0.158);
    margin-top: 2px;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: normal;
    width: fit-content;
}
/* TOP SECTION */
.course-top {
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ICON */
.course-card.horizontal .course-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.15),
        rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.15)
    );
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
}
.course-icon img {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    object-fit: contain;
}
/* TEXT */
.course-info h6 {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.course-info p {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.course-meta {
    font-size: 10px; /* slightly bigger for readability */
    color: #1a1a1a; /* dark text for contrast */
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    right: 8px;
    padding: 4px 10px; /* slightly more padding for premium feel */
    background: whitesmoke; /* soft brand color */
    border-radius: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px); /* soft glassy effect */
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.course-card.horizontal:hover .course-meta {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    background: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* FULL WIDTH BUTTON */
.course-btn-full {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2px 5px;
    border-radius: 0px 0px 10px 10px;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 11px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.course-btn-full:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
/* ==============================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
================================ */
.why-choose-us {
    background: #f8f8f8;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.why-choose-us h2 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.why-choose-us p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
}

.feature-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.3);
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.45);
}

.feature-card h5 {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.feature-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
}
/* ==============================
   OUR COLLEGES - DARK PREMIUM
================================= */
.our-colleges {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}
.college-container {
    margin-top: 80px;
}
.section-heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px; /* spacing from next section */
}

.section-heading .section-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-accent); /* gold accent for premium look */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Optional underline effect */
.section-heading .section-title::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
    margin: 8px auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Subtitle styling */
.section-heading .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #ccc; /* soft grey */
    max-width: 600px; /* optional max width for readability */
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Small College Card */
.college-card-small {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255); /* semi-transparent for glass effect */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px); /* strong blur for glassy feel */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); /* Safari support */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* subtle border for depth */
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.15);
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease,
        background 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    height: 148px;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.college-card-small:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.4);
    background: whitesmoke; /* slightly lighter glass on hover */
}

/* College Image stays the same */
.college-card-small .college-img {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
}

/* Info Section */
.college-card-small .college-info {
    padding: 8px 6px;
    z-index: 5;
    position: relative;
}

/* Logo */
.college-card-small .college-info .college-logo img {
    width: auto;
    height: 40px;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin: 10px;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Name & Location */
.college-card-small .college-info h6 {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.college-card-small:hover .college-info h6 {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.college-card-small .college-info p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 4px 0 0;
}

.college-card-small .college-info p svg {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin-right: 4px;
}

/* Courses Badge Top Right */
.college-courses {
    font-size: 10px !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000 !important;
    position: absolute;
    top: -23px; /* distance above the card */
    left: 50%; /* start from 50% horizontally */
    transform: translateX(-50%); /* center it */
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    z-index: 10;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.college-courses svg {
    color: var(--brand-accent);
    margin-right: 4px;
}
.college-card-small:hover .college-courses {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
/* ==============================
   CTA SECTION (LIGHT THEME)
================================ */
.cta-section-light {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

/* Card */
.cta-card-light {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 50px 45px;
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Soft accent glow */
.cta-card-light::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.25),
        transparent 70%
    );
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Text */
.cta-card-light h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-card-light p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Bullet Points */
.cta-points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-points li {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cta-points li i {
    color: var(--brand-accent);
    margin-right: 8px;
}

/* Buttons */
.cta-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    min-width: 220px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* Primary Button */
.cta-btn.primary {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
    color: #000;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.4);
}

.cta-btn.primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.6);
}

/* Outline Button */
.cta-btn.outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.6);
}

.cta-btn.outline:hover {
    background: rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
/* ==============================
   TEAM SECTION – CLEAN PREMIUM
================================ */
.team-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

/* Card */
.team-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Image */
/* ==============================
   TEAM IMAGE – CIRCLE STYLE
================================ */
.team-section .section-title {
    color: #000;
}
.team-section .section-subtitle {
    color: #000;
}
.team-image {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    margin: 30px auto 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 4px solid #f2f2f2; /* subtle premium ring */
}

.team-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Optional hover polish */
.team-card:hover .team-image {
    border-color: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* Info */
.team-info {
    padding: 22px 20px;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Name */
.team-info h5 {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Role */
.team-info span {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--brand-accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

/* Bio */
.team-info p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Meta */
.team-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.team-meta div {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #333;
    background: #f7f7f7;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.team-meta svg {
    color: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* Responsive */
.admission-process {
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Heading */
.admission-process .section-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.admission-process .section-subtitle {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 15px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Card */
.process-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px 22px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.process-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Step Number */
.step-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Icon */
.process-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.1);
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 30px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

/* Text */
.process-card h6 {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive */
.student-success {
    background: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* Card */
.success-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    height: 100%;
}

/* Student Info */
.student-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.student-info img {
    width: 54px !important;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.student-info h6 {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.student-info span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Text */
.success-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Result */
.success-result {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.success-result span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.success-result strong {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Owl dots */
.success-carousel .owl-dots {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.success-carousel .owl-dot span {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.success-carousel .owl-dot.active span {
    background: #fff;
}
.faq-contact-section {
    background: #fff;
}
.faq-contact-section .section-title {
    color: #000;
}
.faq-contact-section .section-subtitle {
    color: #000;
}
/* Accordion */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 16px 18px;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background: rgba(var(--brand-primary), 0.08);
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    padding: 16px 18px;
}

/* Contact Card */
.contact-info-card {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        rgba(var(--brand-primary), 0.14),
        rgba(var(--brand-accent), 0.12)
    );
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 36px 34px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* subtle glow accent */
.contact-info-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -40%;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(var(--brand-primary), 0.15),
        transparent 70%
    );
    z-index: 0;
}
.contact-info-card h5 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-info-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.contact-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.contact-list svg {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-size: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-list span {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #222;
}
.contact-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.blog-section {
    background: #fff;
}
.blog-section .section-title {
    color: #000;
}
.blog-section .section-subtitle {
    color: #000;
}

/* Blog Card */
.blog-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Image */
.blog-image {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

/* Content */
.blog-content {
    padding: 24px;
}

.blog-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background: rgba(var(--brand-primary), 0.12);
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.blog-content h5 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Read More */
.blog-link {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-link i {
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* View All */
.blog-view-all {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-view-all:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.site-footer {
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Newsletter */
.footer-newsletter {
    padding: 45px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.footer-newsletter h4 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-newsletter p {
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Newsletter Form */
.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.newsletter-form button {
    padding: 14px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    color: #000;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Main Footer */
.footer-main {
    padding: 60px 0 25px;
}

/* Brand */
.footer-brand h5 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.85;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Titles */
.footer-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

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

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Contact */
.footer-contact {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 35px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 13px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Social */
.footer-social a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}
/* Floating Container */
.floating-actions {
    position: fixed;
    right: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Base Button */
.float-btn {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* WhatsApp */
.whatsapp-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #1ebe5d);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Scroll To Top */
.scroll-top-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
    display: none; /* shown via JS */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.scroll-top-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ===============COLLEGE DETAIL PAGE STYLES================ */

.main-content {
    padding-top: 100px;
}
/* ================= HERO ================= */

.college-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 0;

    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Overlay */
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(18, 0, 20, 0.88),
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.75)
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Content layer */
.college-hero .container {
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Badge */
.college-badge {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Title */
.college-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Meta */
.college-location {
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Highlights */
.college-rating span {
    opacity: 0.8;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.college-highlight {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Trust strip */
.trust-strip span {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Info Card */
.hero-info-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.hero-info-card h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-info-card ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* ================= SECTION NAV ================= */

.section-nav {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0px; /* below main header */
    z-index: 98;
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.section-nav-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 10px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 12px 0;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.section-nav-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.section-nav .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.section-nav .nav-link:hover {
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.08);
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.section-nav .nav-link.active {
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    color: #fff !important;
}
.section-nav .nav-link.active:hover {
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    color: #fff !important;
}

.section-nav .nav-link span {
    display: inline-block;
}

/* ===== SCROLL FIXED BEHAVIOR ===== */

.section-nav {
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0px !important;
}

/* Fixed state */
.section-nav.is-fixed {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height); /* height of main header */
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 98;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.about-college {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.section-title {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-points {
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding-left: 18px;
}

.about-points li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.about-points li::before {
    content: "•";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-outline-secondary-custom {
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 10px 26px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-secondary-custom:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #000;
}

/* Carousel */
.carousel-inner img,
.carousel-inner video {
    object-fit: cover;
    height: 100%;
}
.carousel-inner img {
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Add a transition for smooth resizing */
#collegeCarousel {
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}
/* Section Title */
.section-title {
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    position: relative;
    width: fit-content;
    text-align: center;
    margin: auto;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    margin-top: 8px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.about-text .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    margin: 0px;
    text-align: left;
}
/* Main Tabs */
.nav-tabs {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.nav-tabs .nav-link.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), #6d1f60);
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25);
    border: none;
}

/* Subcategory list */
.list-group-item {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.list-group-item:hover {
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    color: #000;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.list-group-item.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), #6d1f60);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25);
}

/* Courses Table */
.table {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.table th {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), #6d1f60);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.table td {
    vertical-align: middle;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.table tbody tr:hover {
    background: #fdf2e5; /* subtle gold hover */
    transform: scale(1.01);
}

/* Approval Cards */
.approval-card {
    background: #fff;
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.approval-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.2);
}

.approval-card img {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
}

.approval-card h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.approval-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.btn-primary-custom {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), #6d1f60);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d1f60, var(--brand-primary));
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.3);
}

/* ===============================
   SCHOLARSHIP CARDS (CAP STYLE)
================================ */

.scholarship-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 55px 22px 30px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid #f1f1f1;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    overflow: visible;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Hover Effect */
.scholarship-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.3);
}

/* Cap Icon */
.scholarship-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: absolute;
    top: -32px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.35);
}

/* Title */
.scholarship-card h5 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Description */
.scholarship-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Soft Accent Border */
.scholarship-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.08),
        rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.08)
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.scholarship-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}
.scholarship-content {
    padding: 50px 0px;
}

.scholarship-text {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.06),
        rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.06)
    );
    border: 1px solid rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.15);
    padding: 22px 26px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative Accent Bar */
.scholarship-text::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 6px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px;
}

/* Paragraph Styling */
.scholarship-text p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #334155;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Highlight College Name */
.scholarship-text strong {
    color: #9e2d89;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Soft Hover Effect */
.scholarship-text:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Mobile Optimization */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .scholarship-text {
        padding: 18px 20px;
    }

    .scholarship-text p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .scholarship-card {
        padding: 50px 18px 26px;
    }
}

.scholarship-card img {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
}

.scholarship-card h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.scholarship-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.btn-primary-custom {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), #6d1f60);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d1f60, var(--brand-primary));
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.3);
}

/* EMI Table Styling */
.emi-table {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.emi-table thead th {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), #6d1f60);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
}

.emi-table tbody td {
    vertical-align: middle;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.emi-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: #fdf2e5; /* subtle gold hover */
    transform: scale(1.01);
}

/* Flow Container */
.admission-flow {
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Step Circle */
.flow-step {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 220px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.step-circle {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), #6d1f60);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 auto 10px auto;
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.flow-step:hover .step-circle {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(-5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.4);
}

.step-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Arrow Styling */
.flow-arrow {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--brand-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.flow-arrow:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Faculty Card */
.faculty-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.1);
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.3);
}

.faculty-img {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 4px solid var(--brand-accent);
}

.faculty-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.faculty-designation {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.faculty-education {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.faculty-experience {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.faculty-social a {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin: 0 5px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faculty-social a:hover {
    color: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* Feature List */
.placement-features li {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 15px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Metrics Cards */
.placement-metric {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.1);
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.placement-metric:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25);
}

.placement-metric h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.placement-metric p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Logo Box */
.logo-box {
    background: #fff;
    height: 110px; /* SAME HEIGHT FOR ALL */
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Logo image */
.logo-box img {
    max-width: 120px;
    max-height: 45px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Company name (hidden by default) */
.logo-box .company-name {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect */
.logo-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25);
}

.logo-box:hover img {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.logo-box:hover .company-name {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
/* ===== Review Summary ===== */
.review-summary {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.rating-score {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 6px;
}

.rating-score .score {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.rating-stars {
    color: var(--brand-accent);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.rating-bars .rating-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr 40px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.rating-bars .bar {
    background: #e9ecef;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.rating-bars .fill {
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* ===== Reviews List ===== */
.reviews-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.review-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.review-header {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.avatar {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.review-stars.small {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--brand-accent);
}

.verified {
    color: green;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-left: 6px;
}

.review-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 12px 0;
}

.review-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.review-actions a {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.review-actions .reply {
    margin-left: auto;
}
/* ================= OWL DOTS (REVIEWS) ================= */

.owl-dots {
    margin-top: 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Default dot */
.owl-dot span {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: #ddd;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: block;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Active dot */
.owl-dot.active span {
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    width: 26px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Hover effect */
.owl-dot:hover span {
    background: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* Optional: subtle shadow */
.owl-dot.active span {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.3);
}
/* ================= FAQ SECTION ================= */

.custom-faq .accordion-item {
    border: none;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    background: #fff;
}

.custom-faq .accordion-button {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    background: #fff;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.custom-faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #fdf2e5);
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.custom-faq .accordion-button::after {
    background-size: 16px;
    transform: rotate(0deg);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.custom-faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.custom-faq .accordion-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* Hover */
.custom-faq .accordion-button:hover {
    background: #faf6ff;
}

/* Mobile */
/* ================= CTA SECTION ================= */

.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.95),
        rgba(109, 31, 96, 0.95)
    );
    padding: 80px 20px;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Soft decorative glow */
.cta-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -30%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
}

.cta-inner {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: 0.95;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* CTA Actions */
.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.cta-actions .btn {
    padding: 12px 36px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Note under CTA */
.cta-note {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}
/* ================= OTHER COLLEGES ================= */

.other-college-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #fcf7ff);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px;
    height: 300px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    border: 2px inset var(--brand-primary);
}

.other-college-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25);
}

/* Logo */
.other-college-card .college-logo {
    height: 70px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.other-college-card .college-logo img {
    max-width: 120px;
    max-height: 60px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Badge */
.other-college-card .college-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    right: 0px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary), #6d1f60);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Header */
.other-college-card .college-header h6 {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.other-college-card .college-location {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Highlights */
.other-college-card .college-meta {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 10px 0 4px;
}

.other-college-card .college-meta li {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.other-college-card .college-meta li::before {
    content: "✔";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--brand-accent);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* CTA */
.other-college-card .college-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.other-college-card .college-link {
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.other-college-card .college-link span {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.other-college-card:hover .college-link span {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* Owl fixes */
.other-colleges-carousel .owl-item {
    display: flex;
}

.other-colleges-carousel .other-college-card {
    margin: 6px;
}
/* ================= COLLEGE SUMMARY ================= */

.college-summary {
    background: #ffffff;
}

.summary-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #faf6ff);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

/* Left content */
.college-name {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.college-tagline {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.summary-highlights {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.summary-highlights li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 22px;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.summary-highlights li::before {
    content: "✔";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--brand-accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Right stats */
.summary-right {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.summary-item {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.1);
}

.summary-item span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.summary-item strong {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* =====================================================
   PROGRAMS OVERLAY – FULL CSS
   ===================================================== */

/* ---------- OVERLAY BASE ---------- */
.program-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 120px; /* height of navbar */
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 20% 20%,
            rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.05),
            transparent 40%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 80% 0%,
            rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.06),
            transparent 35%
        ),
        #f8f9fc;
    z-index: 1099;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* ---------- HEADER ---------- */
.program-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 24px 48px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.program-header h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.program-header p {
    margin: 4px 0 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #666;
}

.program-search input {
    width: 460px;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    background: #fff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.program-search input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--brand-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.12);
}

.close-overlay {
    margin-left: auto;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 22px;
    opacity: 0.6;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.close-overlay:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ---------- BODY LAYOUT ---------- */
.program-body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    height: 100%;
}

/* ---------- LEFT: CATEGORIES ---------- */
.program-categories {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #f3eef9);
    padding: 32px 26px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
/* ================= PROGRAM TABS – ICON + > ================= */

.program-tabs {
    gap: 6px;
}

/* Button base */
.program-tabs .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #222;
    text-align: left;
    transition:
        background 0.2s ease,
        border-color 0.2s ease;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Left group */
.tab-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.tab-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Text */
.tab-text .title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.tab-text .subtitle {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.158);
    margin-top: 2px;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: normal;
}

/* Arrow */
.tab-arrow {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #999;
}

/* Hover */
.program-tabs .nav-link:hover {
    background: #fafafa;
    border-color: #dcdcdc;
}

/* Active */
.program-tabs .nav-link.active {
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    border-color: var(--brand-primary);
    color: #fff !important;
}

.program-tabs .nav-link.active .tab-arrow {
    color: #fff !important;
}
.program-tabs .nav-link.active .tab-text .subtitle {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.158);
    margin-top: 2px;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: normal;
}
/* ---------- RIGHT: COURSES AREA ---------- */
.program-cards {
    padding: 48px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}
.program-cards .course-mode {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #475569;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.program-cards .course-mode i {
    color: #9e2d89;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Scrollbar */
.program-cards::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

.program-cards::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    border-radius: 10px;
}
/* ===============================
   COURSE ICON (PREMIUM)
================================ */

.program-card .icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.08),
        rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.08)
    );
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.program-card .icon img {
    max-width: 32px;
    max-height: 32px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(5%);
    opacity: 0.95;
    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover Effect (Optional) */
.program-card:hover .icon img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

/* ---------- COURSE CARD ---------- */
/* ================= PROGRAM CARD – PREMIUM UPGRADE ================= */

.program-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 20px 15px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbf8ff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.08);
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06),
        0 30px 80px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.08);
    transition:
        transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Soft ambient glow */
.program-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -40%;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle at top left,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.12),
        transparent 55%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
}

/* Bottom accent line */
.program-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

/* Hover state */
.program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
        0 40px 90px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.22);
}

.program-card:hover::before,
.program-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ---------------- CONTENT REFINEMENT ---------------- */

.program-card h6 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.program-card .duration {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;

    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;

    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.12),
        rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.15)
    );
    color: var(--brand-primary);

    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Description */
.program-card p {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #3e3e3e;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ---------------- CARD TOP ---------------- */

.card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12));
}

/* Badge refinement */
.program-card .badge {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;

    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-accent), #cfa705);

    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.45);
}

/* ---------------- FOOTER ---------------- */

.card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    /* border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); */
    /* padding-top: 14px; */
}

.card-footer span:last-child {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.program-card:hover .card-footer span:last-child {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .program-body {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .program-categories {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }

    .program-cards {
        padding: 32px 20px;
    }
}

/* ===============COURSE DETAIL PAGE CSS ==============*/
/* ================= COURSE HERO FORM ================= */

.course-hero-form {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(18, 0, 20, 0.85) 0%,
        rgba(18, 0, 20, 0.65) 50%,
        rgba(18, 0, 20, 0.45) 100%
    );
    z-index: 0;
}

.min-vh-75 {
    min-height: 75vh;
}

/* ---------- LEFT CONTENT ---------- */
/* ================= COURSE HERO CONTENT – PREMIUM ================= */

/* Badge */
.course-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;

    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;

    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );

    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);

    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.45);
}

/* Title */
.course-title {
    margin-top: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: 3.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Sub-title */
.course-subtitle {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Highlights list */
.course-highlights {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 14px 28px;
}

.course-highlights li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 18px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

/* Accent dot */
.course-highlights li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.6em;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.25);
}

/* Emphasis text */
.course-highlights strong {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .course-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .course-highlights {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ---------- FORM ---------- */
/* ================= MULTI STEP FORM ================= */

.enquiry-form {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #faf7fc);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
        0 10px 30px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25);
}

/* Title */
.enquiry-form h5 {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.form-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #777;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Progress */
.form-progress {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-progress span {
    flex: 1;
    height: 4px;
    background: #e5e5e5;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.form-progress span.active {
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
}

/* Steps */
.form-step {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeStep 0.4s ease;
}

.form-step.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeStep {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Inputs */
.form-step label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
}

.enquiry-form .form-control,
.enquiry-form .form-select {
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Note */
.form-note {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #777;
    text-align: center;
}

.next-step i {
    display: inline-block; /* required for transform */
    animation: floatArrow 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Keyframes for subtle back-and-forth movement */
@keyframes floatArrow {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateX(5px);
    } /* moves right */
    100% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    } /* back to original */
}

.error-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-top: -14px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 63%;
    right: 45px;
}

/* ================= STEP ACTIONS ================= */

.step-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.step-actions .btn {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Back button */
.step-actions .btn-light {
    background: #f2f2f2;
    border: none;
    color: #444;
}

.step-actions .btn-light:hover {
    background: #e6e6e6;
}
/* ================= MULTI-STEP FORM BUTTONS ================= */

/* Base button (form only) */
.enquiry-form .btn {
    position: relative;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ================= NEXT / SUBMIT (PRIMARY) ================= */

.enquiry-form .btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-accent), #cfa705);
    color: #1a1a1a;
    border: none;

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 22px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.45),
        inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    margin-left: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Subtle shine */
.enquiry-form .btn-gold::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
        transparent
    );
    animation: formBtnShine 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes formBtnShine {
    0% {
        left: -120%;
    }
    40% {
        left: 120%;
    }
    100% {
        left: 120%;
    }
}

/* Hover */
.enquiry-form .btn-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.6);
}

/* ================= BACK BUTTON ================= */

.enquiry-form .btn-light {
    background: #f4f4f4;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    color: #444;
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Hover */
.enquiry-form .btn-light:hover {
    background: #ebebeb;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ================= STEP ACTION ROW ================= */

.step-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.step-actions .btn {
    flex: 1;
}

/* ================= FOCUS STATES ================= */

.enquiry-form .btn:focus {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.25);
}

/* ================= DISABLED (OPTIONAL) ================= */

.enquiry-form .btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
}
/* ================= COURSE SNAPSHOT – PREMIUM ================= */

.course-snapshot {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #faf7fc, #ffffff);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Item */
.snapshot-item {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 26px 24px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    border: 1px solid rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition:
        transform 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

/* Hover (refined) */
.snapshot-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.18);
}

/* Icon */
.snapshot-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 14px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    margin-bottom: 14px;

    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.12),
        rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.15)
    );

    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* Label */
.snapshot-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #777;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Value */
.snapshot-value {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* Subtle bottom accent */
.snapshot-item::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.snapshot-item:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .snapshot-item {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .snapshot-value {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}
/* ================= ABOUT COURSE ================= */

.about-course {
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Intro paragraph */
.about-intro {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* General text */
.about-course p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Highlights box */
.about-highlights {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #faf7fc, #ffffff);
    border: 1px solid rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.1);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Highlights title */
.about-highlights h6 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Highlights list */
.about-highlights ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.about-highlights li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 18px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Accent bullet */
.about-highlights li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.6em;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-highlights {
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
}
/* ================= ELIGIBILITY TABLES ================= */

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Wrapper */
.eligibility-table-wrap {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Table */
.eligibility-table {
    margin: 0;
    border-collapse: separate;
    border-spacing: 0;
}

/* Rows */
.eligibility-table tbody tr {
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.eligibility-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: #faf7fc;
}

/* Header cells */
.eligibility-table th {
    width: 40%;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #333;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    vertical-align: top;
}

/* Data cells */
.eligibility-table td {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #444;
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 16px;
}

/* Row divider */
.eligibility-table tbody tr + tr td,
.eligibility-table tbody tr + tr th {
    border-top: 1px dashed #e5e5e5;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .eligibility-table th {
        width: 45%;
    }
}
/* ================================
   Course Description Content
================================ */

.course-description {
    font-family:
        "Inter",
        system-ui,
        -apple-system,
        BlinkMacSystemFont,
        sans-serif;
    color: #1f2937; /* dark gray */
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* Headings */
.course-description h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 40px 0 16px;
    color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
}

.course-description h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 32px 0 12px;
    color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
}
.course-description h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 32px 0 12px;
    color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
}
/* Paragraphs */
.course-description p {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: #374151;
}

/* Lists */
.course-description ul {
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin: 16px 0 24px;
}

.course-description ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    list-style: disc;
    color: #374151;
}

/* Images inside content */
.course-description img {
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 24px 0;
    display: block;
}

/* Tables wrapper */
.course-description .custom-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 32px 0;
}

/* Tables */
.course-description table {
    width: 100% !important;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Table cells */
.course-description table td,
.course-description table th {
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    vertical-align: top;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* Table header row (first row) */
.course-description table thead tr:first-child td {
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
}
.course-description table thead tr:first-child td b {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.course-description table thead tr:first-child td p {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin: 0px;
}
/* Table section headings */
.course-description table td b {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}
.course-description table td p {
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
}
/* Links */
.course-description a {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.course-description a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Strong text */
.course-description b,
.course-description strong {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* Spacing fix for CMS injected content */
.course-description > div > *:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.course-description > div > *:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ================================
   Responsive Adjustments
================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .course-description {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .course-description h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .course-description h3 {
        font-size: 19px;
    }

    .course-description table td,
    .course-description table th {
        padding: 12px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}
/* ================================
   Premium CTA Section
================================ */

.premium-cta {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* CTA Card */
.cta-card {
    max-width: 1100px;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 48px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Badge */
.cta-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Content */
.cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-content p {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #e5e7eb;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Actions */
.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* Primary Button */
.btn-primary-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24, #f59e0b);
    color: #111827;
    padding: 16px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.35);
}

/* Secondary Button */
.btn-secondary-cta {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 16px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-secondary-cta:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Trust Row */
.cta-trust {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #d1fae5;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ================================
   Mobile Optimization
================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-card {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

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

    .btn-primary-cta,
    .btn-secondary-cta {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cta-trust {
        gap: 12px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}
/* Course Colleges Section */
.course-colleges {
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.course-colleges h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1f2937;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-left: 5px solid #edc107; /* gold accent */
    padding-left: 12px;
}

/* Table Wrapper */
.course-colleges .table-responsive {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding: 10px;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

/* Table */
.course-colleges table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Header Row */
.course-colleges tr:nth-child(2) td {
    background: #f9fafb;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #374151;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb;
    padding: 14px 12px;
}

/* Top Title Row */
.course-colleges tr:first-child td {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
}

/* Body Rows */
.course-colleges td {
    padding: 14px 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Zebra Effect */
.course-colleges tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background-color: #fcfcfd;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.course-colleges tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: #f5f7fb;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

/* College Name */
.course-colleges td p {
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #111827;
}

/* Accreditation Tags */
.course-colleges td span {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* EMI / Yes-No Styling */
.course-colleges td:nth-child(6) p {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* Apply Button */
.course-colleges .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-primary), #edc107);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.course-colleges .btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.3);
}

/* Mobile Optimization */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .course-colleges h2 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .course-colleges td {
        padding: 10px 8px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .course-colleges .btn-primary {
        padding: 5px 12px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}
/* =========================
   COURSE SPECIALIZATIONS
========================= */

.course-specializations {
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Soft background accent */
.course-specializations::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -150px;
    right: -150px;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.08),
        transparent 70%
    );
    z-index: 0;
}
/* ICON CONTAINER */
.spec-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    float: right;
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    right: 10px;
}

/* ICON */
.spec-icon i {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.specialization-card:hover .spec-icon {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.35);
}

.course-specializations .section-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.course-specializations .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.course-specializations .section-header p {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* =========================
   SPECIALIZATION CARDS
========================= */

.specialization-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfbfd 100%);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 28px 26px;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gold–Purple premium accent strip */
.specialization-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Hover Glow */
.specialization-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.06),
        rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.08)
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.specialization-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.specialization-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25);
}

/* =========================
   TEXT STYLES
========================= */

.specialization-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111827;
    margin: 0px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.specialization-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* =========================
   LINK STYLING
========================= */

.specialization-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Elegant underline on hover */
.specialization-link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -4px;
    width: 0%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* =========================
   RESPONSIVE
========================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .course-specializations {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .course-specializations .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .specialization-card {
        padding: 22px 20px;
    }

    .specialization-card h4 {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .specialization-card p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}
/* =========================
   SPECIALIZATION MODAL
========================= */
/* =====================================
   LUXURY FULLSCREEN SPECIALIZATION MODAL
===================================== */

#specializationModal {
    background: rgba(8, 10, 20, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 1199;
}

/* Fullscreen Modal Container */
#specializationModal .modal-dialog {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    margin: 0;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
}

/* Main Modal */
#specializationModal .modal-content {
    height: 100vh;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfbfd 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* =====================================
   HEADER
===================================== */

#specializationModal .modal-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 20;
    padding: 20px 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* Header Title */
#specializationModal .modal-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Close Button */
#specializationModal .btn-close {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: scale(1.15);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

#specializationModal .btn-close:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.25) rotate(90deg);
}

/* =====================================
   BODY (SCROLLABLE CONTENT)
===================================== */

#specializationModal .modal-body {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 80px 40px 60px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #374151;
    line-height: 1.85;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f9fafb 100%);
    position: relative;
}

/* Elegant center column */
#specializationModal .modal-body::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 900px;
    max-width: 90%;
    height: 100%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle at top,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.06),
        transparent 60%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Specialization Title */
#specializationModal #specializationName {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.6px;
    color: #0f172a;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Decorative underline */
#specializationModal #specializationName::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 90px;
    height: 4px;
    margin: 18px auto 0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
}

/* Description Container */
#specializationModal #specializationDescription {
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #4b5563;
}
#specializationModal #specializationDescription img {
    max-width: 40%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 24px 0;
    float: left;
    display: block;
    margin-right: 50px;
}
/* Typography polish */
#specializationModal #specializationDescription p {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

#specializationModal #specializationDescription h3,
#specializationModal #specializationDescription h4 {
    color: #111827;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-top: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* =====================================
   FOOTER
===================================== */

#specializationModal .modal-footer {
    position: sticky;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Premium Close Button */
#specializationModal .btn-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 34px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

#specializationModal .btn-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.4);
}

/* =====================================
   OPEN / CLOSE ANIMATION
===================================== */

#specializationModal.fade .modal-dialog {
    transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.96);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

#specializationModal.show .modal-dialog {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* =====================================
   SCROLLBAR (PREMIUM)
===================================== */

#specializationModal .modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

#specializationModal .modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f1f5f9;
}

#specializationModal .modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* =====================================
   MOBILE OPTIMIZATION
===================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #specializationModal .modal-header {
        padding: 16px 20px;
    }

    #specializationModal .modal-body {
        padding: 50px 18px 40px;
    }

    #specializationModal #specializationName {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    #specializationModal .modal-footer {
        padding: 12px 18px;
    }
}
#multiStepForm .form-group {
    position: relative;
}
#multiStepForm .form-group label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
}
/* ============================
   RELATED COURSES CAROUSEL
============================ */

.related-courses-carousel {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f9fafb 100%);
}

.related-courses-carousel .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.related-courses-carousel .section-header p {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #6b7280;
}

/* Card */
/* ================================
   PREMIUM RELATED COURSE CARD
================================ */

.related-course-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfbfd 100%);
    border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px 22px 24px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.05);
}

/* Top accent strip */
.related-course-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 4px;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.related-course-card:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.related-course-card:hover::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #edc107, #9e2d89);
}
.related-course-card:hover .course-name,
.related-course-card:hover .course-info p {
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: color 0.35s ease;
}
.related-course-card:hover .view-course {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #f3f4f6);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
}

/* ================================
   TITLE CONTAINER
================================ */

.title-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Course Image */
.course-image-top {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.course-image-top img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* ================================
   COURSE TEXT
================================ */

.course-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.course-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.course-info p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #64748b;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* ================================
   VIEW COURSE LINK
================================ */

.view-course {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    float: right;
}

/* Elegant underline */
.view-course::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -4px;
    width: 0%;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.related-course-card:hover .view-course::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ================================
   HOVER IMAGE EFFECT
================================ */

.related-course-card:hover .course-image-top {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* ================================
   MOBILE OPTIMIZATION
================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .related-course-card {
        padding: 18px 18px 20px;
    }

    .course-image-top {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
    }

    .course-name {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .course-info p {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* Enquiry Page Styles */

.apply-now-page {
    padding: 150px 0px 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f9fafb 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

/* LEFT CONTENT */
.apply-content {
    padding-right: 40px;
}

.apply-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.apply-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.apply-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #64748b;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.apply-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.apply-features li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.apply-note {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #475569;
    border-left: 4px solid #9e2d89;
    padding-left: 12px;
    margin-top: 18px;
}

/* RIGHT FORM CARD */
.apply-form-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 34px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
}

.form-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .apply-content {
        padding-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .apply-form-card {
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }

    .apply-now-page {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .apply-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}
/* ================================
   PREMIUM FORM HEADER
================================ */
/* ================================
   ELITE FORM HEADER DESIGN
================================ */

.form-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-align: center;
    margin: auto;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.6px;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0 10px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Gold–Purple gradient highlight */
.form-title::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -10px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.4);
}

/* Soft glow aura behind title */
.form-title::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12px -20px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.12),
        transparent 70%
    );
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Subtitle */
.form-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #64748b;
    letter-spacing: 0.35px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Elegant badge style */
.form-subtitle span {
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.15);
}

/* Premium micro-animation */
.form-title,
.form-subtitle {
    animation: premiumReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) both;
}

@keyframes premiumReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.98);
        filter: blur(2px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        filter: blur(0);
    }
}
/* ================================
   PREMIUM OTP MODAL
================================ */

.otp-modal {
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 10px 6px 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.12);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafbff 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Soft glowing backdrop inside modal */
.otp-modal::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -40px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle at top,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.15),
        transparent 65%
    );
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Ensure content stays above glow */
.otp-modal > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header */
.otp-modal .modal-header {
    border: none;
    padding: 24px 28px 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.otp-modal .modal-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
    color: #0f172a;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Elegant underline under title */
.otp-modal .modal-title::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 70px;
    height: 4px;
    margin: 10px auto 0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.35);
}

/* Close button styling */
.otp-modal .btn-close {
    position: absolute;
    right: 16px;
    top: 16px;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.otp-modal .btn-close:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Body */
.otp-modal .modal-body {
    padding: 12px 32px 32px;
    text-align: center;
}

.otp-modal .modal-body p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* OTP Input */
#otpInput {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5em;
    padding: 14px 12px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    background: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

#otpInput:focus {
    border-color: #9e2d89;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.15);
    outline: none;
}

/* Verify Button */
.otp-modal .btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.35);
}

.otp-modal .btn-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.45);
}

/* Resend link */
.otp-modal a#resendOtp {
    color: #9e2d89;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
}

.otp-modal a#resendOtp::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -3px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.otp-modal a#resendOtp:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

/* Entry animation */
.otp-modal {
    animation: otpReveal 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes otpReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(14px) scale(0.97);
        filter: blur(2px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        filter: blur(0);
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .otp-modal .modal-body {
        padding: 12px 22px 28px;
    }

    #otpInput {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    }
}
/* ================================
   PREMIUM SWEETALERT STYLING
================================ */

/* Main popup */
.swal2-popup {
    border-radius: 22px !important;
    padding: 26px 28px 30px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafbff 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.12) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Soft glow background */
.swal2-popup::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -40px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle at top,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.15),
        transparent 65%
    );
    z-index: 0;
}

.swal2-popup > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Title */
.swal2-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

/* Sub text */
.swal2-html-container {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
}

/* Icon */
.swal2-icon {
    border-width: 3px !important;
    margin: 12px auto 14px !important;
}

.swal2-icon.swal2-success {
    border-color: #9e2d89 !important;
}

.swal2-success-ring {
    border: 3px solid rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25) !important;
}

.swal2-success-line-tip,
.swal2-success-line-long {
    background-color: #9e2d89 !important;
}

/* Confirm button */
.swal2-confirm {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    padding: 10px 24px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.35) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.swal2-confirm:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.45) !important;
}

/* Hide default outline */
.swal2-confirm:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Timer progress bar */
.swal2-timer-progress-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107) !important;
}

/* Entrance animation */
.swal2-popup {
    animation: swalReveal 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes swalReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(14px) scale(0.97);
        filter: blur(2px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        filter: blur(0);
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .swal2-popup {
        padding: 22px 22px 26px !important;
    }

    .swal2-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    }
}
.college-rating {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #f4b400; /* Gold */
}

.college-rating i {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.college-rating span {
    margin-left: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #64748b;
}
.college-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 24px 0px;
}
.college-description p {
    margin: 0px;
}
.college-description ul {
    margin: 0px;
}
.about-points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Style both paragraphs and list items */
.about-points p,
.about-points li {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    padding-left: 18px;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4b5563;
}

/* Remove margin from last */
.about-points p:last-child,
.about-points li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Bullet dot */
.about-points p::before,
.about-points li::before {
    content: "•";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: #9e2d89;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Title text */
.about-points strong {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Remove line breaks for cleaner layout */
.about-points br {
    display: none;
}

/* Subtle hover */
.about-points p:hover,
.about-points li:hover {
    color: #1f2937;
}
.college-image-carousel .carousel-item {
    display: block;
}
.college-image-carousel .carousel-item img {
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.15);
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
/* ===============================
   COURSES SECTION (PREMIUM)
================================ */

#courses {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

/* Section Title */
#courses .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

#courses .section-title::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 70px;
    height: 4px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
}

/* ===============================
   TOP CATEGORY TABS
================================ */

#courses .nav-tabs {
    border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb;
}

#courses .nav-tabs .nav-link {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    margin-right: 6px;
    border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

#courses .nav-tabs .nav-link:hover {
    color: #9e2d89;
}

#courses .nav-tabs .nav-link.active {
    color: #fff !important;
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-bottom: none;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* ===============================
   SUBCATEGORY LIST (LEFT)
================================ */

#courses .list-group {
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    background: #ffffff;
}

#courses .list-group-item {
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #475569;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

#courses .list-group-item:hover {
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.06);
    color: #9e2d89;
}

#courses .list-group-item.active {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.35);
}

/* ===============================
   COURSES TABLE (RIGHT)
================================ */

#courses .table {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

#courses .table thead {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    color: #ffffff;
}

#courses .table thead th {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 14px;
}

#courses .table tbody tr {
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

#courses .table tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.04);
}

#courses .table tbody td {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #334155;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ===============================
   BADGES
================================ */

#courses .badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
}

#courses .badge.bg-success {
    background: #16a34a !important;
}

#courses .badge.bg-primary {
    background: var(--brand-primary) !important;
}

#courses .badge.bg-danger {
    background: #dc2626 !important;
}

#courses .badge.bg-secondary {
    background: #64748b !important;
}

/* ===============================
   SHADOW & SPACING
================================ */

#courses .shadow-sm {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
}

/* ===============================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE
================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #courses .nav-tabs {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
    }

    #courses .nav-tabs .nav-link {
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    #courses .list-group {
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    #courses .table thead {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}
/* ===============================
   COLLEGE EDITORIAL SECTION
================================ */

.college-editorial {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* LOGO */
.college-editorial-logo {
    max-width: 90%;
    max-height: 90%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(5%);
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* TITLE */
.college-editorial-title {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

/* META LINE */
.college-editorial-meta {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* STATS ROW */
.college-editorial-stats {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #334155;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.college-editorial-stats span {
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.college-editorial-stats strong {
    color: #9e2d89; /* Brand Purple */
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* DESCRIPTION */
.clg-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #334155;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

/* BUTTON GROUP */
.college-editorial .btn-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    width: fit-content;
}

/* PRIMARY BUTTON */
.college-editorial .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.college-editorial .btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.35);
}

/* GOLD BUTTON */
.college-editorial .btn-gold {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid #edc107;
    color: #edc107;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.college-editorial .btn-gold:hover {
    background: #edc107;
    color: #0f172a;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .college-editorial-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .college-editorial-stats {
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .clg-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .college-editorial {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .college-editorial-logo {
        max-width: 70px;
        max-height: 70px;
    }

    .college-editorial-title {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .college-editorial .btn-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}
/* Remove Bootstrap default caret */
.dropdown-toggle::after {
    border: none !important;
    content: "\f282"; /* bi-chevron-down */
    font-family: "Bootstrap-icons";
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-left: 6px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.show > .dropdown-toggle::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}
#collegeModal .modal-dialog {
    margin-top: 140px;
}
/* 1. The Modal: Frosted Purple Glass */
/* 1. Modal Container - Dark Obsidian Glass */
.college-modal {
    background: rgba(
        18,
        0,
        20,
        0.8
    ) !important; /* Your --bg-dark with transparency */
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}
/* 1. Header Container Polish */
.college-modal .modal-header {
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.15); /* Transparent tint of your purple */
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* 2. Title Styling - Royal Gold Glow */
.college-modal .modal-title {
    color: var(--brand-accent);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 3. Custom Close Button - Premium Glass Style */
.college-modal .btn-close {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23edc107'%3e%3cpath d='M.293.293a1 1 0 011.414 0L8 6.586 14.293.293a1 1 0 111.414 1.414L9.414 8l6.293 6.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L8 9.414l-6.293 6.293a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414L6.586 8 .293 1.707a1 1 0 010-1.414z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    background-size: 50%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 15px;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.college-modal .btn-close:hover {
    background-color: var(--brand-accent);
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23120014'%3e%3cpath d='M.293.293a1 1 0 011.414 0L8 6.586 14.293.293a1 1 0 111.414 1.414L9.414 8l6.293 6.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L8 9.414l-6.293 6.293a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414L6.586 8 .293 1.707a1 1 0 010-1.414z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.college-modal .btn-close:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.3);
}
/* 2. Search Input - Subtle Glass */
#collegeSearch {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.3);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 10px 20px;
}

#collegeSearch:focus {
    border-color: var(--brand-accent);
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.15) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.2);
}

/* 3. The College Card - Glass & Glow */
.college-mini-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 25px 15px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    overflow: hidden; /* For the shimmer effect */
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    height: 100%;
}

/* 4. Hover State - Premium Lift */
.college-mini-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-color: var(--brand-accent);
    box-shadow:
        0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 0 15px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.4);
}

/* 5. The Shimmer Sweep Effect */
.college-mini-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1),
        transparent
    );
    transition: 0.6s;
}

.college-mini-card:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

/* 6. Logo Styling */
.college-mini-card img {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #fff; /* High contrast for the logo */
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.college-mini-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(3deg);
}

/* 7. Typography Settings */
.college-mini-card h6 {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.college-mini-card span {
    color: var(--brand-accent); /* Gold text */
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.college-mini-card:hover span {
    opacity: 1;
}

.college-mini-card span i {
    margin-right: 5px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* ====================== about us page ================= */
.about-hero,
.career-niketan-banner {
    position: relative;
    background: url("../images/hero/3.png") center center / cover no-repeat;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 100px 0 80px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 120px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Overlay Layer */
.about-hero::after,
.career-niketan-banner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.85),
        /* brand-primary */ rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.75) /* brand-accent */
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Keep content above overlay */
.about-hero .container,
.career-niketan-banner .banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-hero h1,
.career-niketan-banner h1 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    z-index: inherit;
}

.about-hero p,
.career-niketan-banner p {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 12px auto 0;
    color: #e6ecff;
}
/* Section Padding and Background */
.about-intro {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Badge Styling */
.about-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background-color: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.09);
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Title and Text */
.about-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Remove default UL styling */
.about-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 30px 0 0 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px; /* Space between items */
}

.about-list .highlight-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #eef2f6;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-primary); /* Accent color bar */
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2d3436;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

/* Hover Effect */
.about-list .highlight-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);
    background: #f8fbff;
    border-color: var(--brand-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.1);
}

/* Spacing for the emoji/icon */
.about-list .highlight-item::before {
    content: "";
    margin-right: 10px;
}

/* Image Styling */
.about-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.about-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about-image-wrap:hover .about-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Decorative Overlay */
.image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.1), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-intro {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    .about-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}
/* Section Base */
.about-mission {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: #f8f9fa !important;
}

/* Individual Card Styling */
.mission-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Hover State - Lifts the card */
.mission-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* Icon Design */
.mission-icon {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.icon-circle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mission-card:hover .icon-circle {
    transform: rotate(10deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* Color Accents */
.mission-bg {
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.1);
}
.vision-bg {
    background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.1);
}
.values-bg {
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.1);
}

/* Typography */
.mission-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.mission-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #6c757d;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
/* Layout & Spacing */
.letter-spacing-2 {
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.rounded-custom {
    border-radius: 30px;
}

/* Feature Boxes */
.feature-box {
    padding: 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--brand-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.feature-box h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.feature-box p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Image Wrapper with Badge */
.why-image-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px;
}

.experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.3);
}

.experience-badge .number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.experience-badge .label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Pulse Animation for Footer Note */
.pulse-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
}

.pulse-dot::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: inherit;
    border-radius: inherit;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(3);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}
.letter-spacing-2 {
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.process-card {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Background Numbering */
.process-number {
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.06);
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Icon Wrap - Adjusted for Font Icons */
.process-icon-wrap {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.process-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 32px; /* Sizing the Bootstrap Icon */
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover Effects */
.process-card:hover .process-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.process-card:hover .process-icon-wrap i {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.process-heading {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.process-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
}

/* Roadmap Line Logic */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .process-wrapper .col-md-3:not(:last-child) .process-card::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 40px; /* Aligned with icon center */
        left: 75%;
        width: 50%;
        height: 2px;
        border-top: 2px dashed var(--brand-primary);
        z-index: -1;
    }
}
/* CTA Section Background */
.about-cta {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #f8f9fa; /* Light grey space before the dark card */
}

/* The Main Card */
.cta-content-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary));
    padding: 60px 40px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.2);
}

/* Subtle background pattern effect */

/* Typography */
.cta-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

/* The Gold Button */
.btn-gold {
    background: #ffc107;
    color: #000;
    border: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 15px 35px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.3);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: #e5ac00;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.4);
    color: #000;
}

/* Trust Badges */
.badge-item {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 15px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.badge-item i {
    color: #ffc107;
    margin-right: 5px;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .cta-content-card {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }
    .badge-item {
        display: block;
        margin: 10px 0;
    }
}

/* ================== Blog Page================= */
.blog-hero {
    padding: 150px 0px 90px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    color: #fff;
}

.blog-hero h1 {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-hero p {
    font-size: 18px;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Search */
.blog-search-form {
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-search-input {
    border-radius: 50px 0 0 50px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border: none;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.blog-search-btn {
    border-radius: 0 50px 50px 0;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #9e2d89;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-search-btn:hover {
    background: #f4f4f4;
    color: #9e2d89;
}

/* Container Spacing */
.blog-pagination {
    padding-top: 20px;
}

/* Custom Pagination Wrapper */
.custom-pagination .page-item {
    margin: 0 5px; /* Add space between circles */
}

.custom-pagination .page-link {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50% !important; /* Make them perfect circles */
    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    color: #495057;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background-color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Hover State */
.custom-pagination .page-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--brand-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--brand-primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.2);
}

/* Active State */
.custom-pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
    background-color: var(--brand-primary);
    border-color: var(--brand-primary);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.3);
}

/* Disabled State */
.custom-pagination .page-item.disabled .page-link {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    color: #adb5bd;
    border-color: #e9ecef;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Styling for Icons */
.custom-pagination .page-link i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
}
/* Featured Post Section */
/* ===========================
   FEATURED BLOG SECTION
=========================== */

.featured-post-section {
    background: #fafafa;
}

/* Featured Card */
.featured-post {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* Image */
.featured-image {
    flex: 0 0 45%;
    max-height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.featured-post:hover .featured-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Content */
.featured-content {
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.featured-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #9e2d89;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.featured-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1f1f1f;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.featured-meta {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #777;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.featured-description {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Button */
.btn-featured {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9e2d89, #edc107);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    width: fit-content;
}

.btn-featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ===========================
   SIDEBAR
=========================== */

.featured-sidebar {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.sidebar-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #1f1f1f;
}

.blog-breadcrumb {
    background: #f8f8f8;
}

.blog-breadcrumb a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #9e2d89;
}

.blog-stats span {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.blog-filter .btn {
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* ============================
   FULL-WIDTH PREMIUM BLOG CTA
============================ */

.premium-full-cta {
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Soft luxury texture */
.premium-full-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 20% 20%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
            transparent 40%
        ),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Badge */
.premium-full-cta .cta-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Headings */
.premium-full-cta h3 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.premium-full-cta p {
    font-size: 17px;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Form */
.cta-form {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cta-input-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 6px;
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 100%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* Input */
.cta-input-group input {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 15px;
    width: 100%;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-input-group input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Button */
.btn-cta {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #9e2d89;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 28px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    background: #f4f4f4;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #9e2d89;
}

/* Note */
.cta-note {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .premium-full-cta h3 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .cta-input-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 10px;
    }

    .btn-cta {
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
}
/* ===============================
   BLOG DETAIL PAGE
================================ */
/* ===============================
   BLOG DETAIL LAYOUT
================================ */

.blog-breadcrumb {
    background: #f8f8f8;
}

.blog-breadcrumb a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #9e2d89;
}

/* Article */
.blog-detail-article {
    background: #ffffff;
}

.blog-detail-category a {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #9e2d89;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-detail-title {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: #1b1b1b;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-detail-meta {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #888;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.blog-detail-image {
    margin: 30px 0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-detail-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* Content */
.blog-detail-content {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #444;
}

.blog-detail-content h2,
.blog-detail-content h3 {
    margin-top: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1b1b1b;
}

/* Tags */
.blog-detail-tags {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.blog-detail-tags a {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #f1f1f1;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-right: 8px;
    color: #555;
}

.blog-detail-tags a:hover {
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.1);
    color: #9e2d89;
}

/* Share */
.blog-detail-share {
    margin-top: 30px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.blog-detail-share a {
    margin-left: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #9e2d89;
}

/* ===============================
   SIDEBAR
================================ */

.blog-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.sidebar-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Latest Posts */
.sidebar-latest-posts {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.latest-post-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.latest-post-image {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.latest-post-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.latest-post-content h6 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.latest-post-content span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #999;
}

.latest-post-item:hover h6 {
    color: #9e2d89;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .blog-sidebar {
        position: static;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .blog-detail-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
}

.blog-details-page {
    padding-top: 150px;
}
/* ===============================
   FLOATING SHARE BUTTONS
================================ */

.floating-share {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 24px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 999;
}

/* Button Base */
.share-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #ffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* Hover Animation */
.share-btn:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Platform Colors */
.share-btn.facebook {
    background: #1877f2;
}

.share-btn.twitter {
    background: #000000;
}

.share-btn.whatsapp {
    background: #25d366;
}

/* Hide on small devices */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .floating-share {
        display: none;
    }
}

.sidebar-category-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

/* Item */
.sidebar-category-list li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.sidebar-category-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* Link */
.sidebar-category-list a {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    background: var(--bg-white);
}

/* Count Badge */
.sidebar-category-list a span {
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.08);
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* Accent Bar (Left) */
.sidebar-category-list a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    width: 4px;
    height: 0%;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    transition: height 0.35s ease;
}

/* Hover State */
.sidebar-category-list a:hover {
    padding-left: 24px;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.05), transparent);
}

.sidebar-category-list a:hover::before {
    height: 70%;
}

.sidebar-category-list a:hover span {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

/* Active Category (Optional) */
.sidebar-category-list a.active {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.08), transparent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.sidebar-category-list a.active::before {
    height: 80%;
}

.sidebar-category-list a.active span {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Mobile Refinement */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sidebar-category-list a {
        padding: 12px 14px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}
/* ===============================
   STUDENT PROFILE DROPDOWN
================================ */

.student-dropdown .dropdown-toggle {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.student-avatar {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--brand-primary);
    background: var(--bg-white);
}

.student-name {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.student-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    padding: 8px 0;
    min-width: 200px;
}

.student-dropdown .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.student-dropdown .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.06);
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.student-dropdown .dropdown-item i {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}
/* ===============================
   CAREER NIKETAN – LOGIN MODAL
================================ */

#studentLoginModal .modal-dialog {
    max-width: 420px;
}

/* Modal Container */
#studentLoginModal .modal-content {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: none;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Header */
#studentLoginModal .modal-header {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 0.5rem;
}

#studentLoginModal .modal-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

#studentLoginModal .btn-close {
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

#studentLoginModal .btn-close:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Body */
#studentLoginModal .modal-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

/* Labels */
#studentLoginModal .form-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Inputs */
#studentLoginModal .form-control {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

#studentLoginModal .form-control::placeholder {
    color: #b5b5b5;
}

#studentLoginModal .form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--brand-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.15rem rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.15);
}

/* Primary Button (Send OTP) */
#studentLoginModal .btn-primary {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

#studentLoginModal .btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #862572, #5b174f);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.25);
}

/* Success Button (Verify & Login) */
#studentLoginModal .btn-success {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    border: none;
    color: #1f1f1f;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(237, 193, 7, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

#studentLoginModal .btn-success:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4ab06, #b89504);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Resend Link */
#studentLoginModal #resendOtpBtn {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

#studentLoginModal #resendOtpBtn:hover {
    color: var(--hover-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Alerts */
#studentLoginModal .alert {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 10px 12px;
}

#studentLoginModal .alert-success {
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.2);
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

#studentLoginModal .alert-danger {
    background: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.2);
    color: #dc3545;
}

/* OTP Form Transition */
#studentLoginModal #loginOtpForm {
    animation: fadeSlideIn 0.4s ease;
}

/* Subtle Animation */
@keyframes fadeSlideIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(6px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Mobile Optimization */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    #studentLoginModal .modal-dialog {
        margin: 0.75rem;
    }
}
/* ================================
   BOOTSTRAP PROFILE MODAL (PREMIUM)
================================ */
#profileModal {
    z-index: 1199;
}
/* Modal Content */
.profile-modal-content {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Header */
.profile-modal-header {
    padding: 28px 36px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #fff7fd);
}

.profile-modal-header h3 {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.profile-modal-header .text-muted {
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}

/* Avatar */
.profile-avatar {
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--brand-accent);
}

.profile-avatar.placeholder {
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Edit Button */
.btn-edit {
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 9px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-edit:hover {
    background: var(--hover-accent);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Body */
.profile-modal-body {
    padding: 36px;
    background: var(--bg-white);
}

/* Blocks */
.profile-block {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.profile-block h5 {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: 18px;
}

/* Grid */
.profile-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 14px 36px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.profile-grid strong {
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Bio */
.profile-bio {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Tags */
.tag-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.tag {
    background: rgba(158, 45, 137, 0.08);
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
}
/* ===================================
   CAREER NIKETAN – SUCCESS STORIES
   (Refactored Class Names + Stars)
=================================== */

/* HERO */
.cn-stories-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff0fb, #ffffff);
    padding: 90px 0 70px;
}

.cn-stories-hero h1 {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cn-stories-hero p {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* SECTION */
.cn-stories-wrapper {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 80px 0;
}

/* CARD */
.cn-story-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px 28px 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cn-story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

/* HEADER */
.cn-story-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cn-student-avatar img {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--brand-accent);
}

.cn-avatar-fallback {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cn-student-meta h6 {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cn-student-meta span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* STAR RATING */
.cn-rating {
    margin: 4px 0 8px;
}

.cn-star {
    font-size: 20px !important;
    color: #ddd;
    margin-right: 2px;
}

.cn-star.active {
    color: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* REVIEW TEXT */
.cn-review-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 16px 0 26px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 18px;
}

.cn-review-text::before {
    content: "“";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -6px;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--brand-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* FOOTER */
.cn-story-foot {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.cn-story-foot span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.cn-story-foot strong {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cn-stories-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .cn-stories-wrapper {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
}

/* ======college list===== */
.college-topbar-premium {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 18px 26px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

/* COURSE BOX */
.topbar-course-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9e2d89, #6d1f60);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.topbar-course-box i {
    font-size: 18px;
}

/* DROPDOWN */
.course-dropdown-menu {
    width: 300px;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* SEARCH */
.course-search {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* LIST */
.course-list-dropdown {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    max-height: 240px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.course-list-dropdown li {
    padding: 9px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.course-list-dropdown li:hover {
    background: #f3f4f6;
}

/* COMPARE BTN */
.compare-btn-premium {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--brand-primary),
        var(--brand-accent)
    );
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.compare-btn-premium:disabled {
    background: #d1d5db;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.college-card-premium {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.college-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* IMAGE */
.college-card-img {
    position: relative;
}

.college-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* LOGO */
.college-card-premium .college-logo {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.college-logo img {
    height: 32px;
}

/* COMPARE */
.compare-check {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.compare-check input {
    margin-right: 4px;
}

/* BODY */
.college-card-body {
    padding: 18px;
}

.college-card-body .college-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* RATING */
.rating {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #f59e0b;
}

.rating span {
    color: #666;
}

/* FEES */
.fees {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* ACCREDITATION */
.accreditation {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #555;
}

/* ACTIONS */
.card-actions {
    font-size: 14px;
}

.brochure-link {
    color: #16a34a;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.view-more {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.course-modal {
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 10px;
}

.course-select-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid #f1f1f1;
    transition: 0.25s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.course-select-card:hover {
    border-color: #9e2d89;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.course-select-card.active {
    border-color: #9e2d89;
    background: #fdf2fb;
}

.course-icon img {
    height: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.course-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.course-duration {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #666;
}

#continueBtn:disabled {
    background: #ccc;
    border: none;
}
.course-list-dropdown {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    max-height: 260px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.course-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.2s;
}

.course-item:hover {
    background: #f3f4f6;
}

.course-item-icon img {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.course-item-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.course-item-info .course-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #111;
}

.course-duration {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #666;
}
.course-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #111;
}

.course-link:hover {
    background: #f3f4f6;
}

.course-item-icon img {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
}
.compare-table-wrapper {
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.compare-table {
    min-width: 1100px;
}

.feature-col {
    background: #fafafa;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: left;
    min-width: 220px;
}

.compare-logo {
    height: 45px;
}

/* extra added styles */

.legal-links a {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0 10px;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* Separator */
.legal-links a:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "|";
    position: absolute;
    right: -5px;
    color: #d4af37; /* Gold separator */
}

/* Hover */
.legal-links a:hover {
    color: #d4af37;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .legal-links a {
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 6px 0;
        gap: 12px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    .legal-links {
        display: inline-flex;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .legal-links a::after {
        right: -7px;
        display: block;
        top: 6px;
    }
}
/* =========================
   WRAPPER
========================= */
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper {
    margin: 80px auto;
    padding: 40px;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* =========================
   HEADING ICON STYLE
========================= */
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper h1,
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper h2,
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper h3,
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper h4,
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper h5 {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 35px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* Gold Icon Before Titles */
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper h1::before,
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper h2::before,
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper h3::before,
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper h4::before,
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper h5::before {
    content: "✦";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 2px;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* Special H1 underline */
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper h1 {
    font-size: 30px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--brand-accent);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

/* =========================
   PARAGRAPH
========================= */
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper p {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* =========================
   LINKS
========================= */
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper a {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.cn-disclaimer-wrapper a:hover {
    color: var(--hover-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* =========================
   CUSTOM LIST STYLE
========================= */
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin: 18px 0;
}

.cn-disclaimer-wrapper ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Gold Bullet Pointer */
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper ul li::before {
    content: "✔";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 2px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* Ordered List Style */
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper ol {
    margin: 18px 0 18px 20px;
}

.cn-disclaimer-wrapper ol li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* =========================
   STRONG TEXT
========================= */
.cn-disclaimer-wrapper strong {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* =========================
   RESPONSIVE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cn-disclaimer-wrapper {
        margin: 40px 15px;
        padding: 25px;
    }
}
/* Overlay */
.popup-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    display: none;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 9999;
}

/* Popup Box */
.popup-box {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 90%;
    animation: zoomIn 0.4s ease;
}

/* Image */
.popup-image {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: block;
}

/* Close Button */
.close-popup {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: -10px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 22px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    line-height: 32px;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes zoomIn {
    from {
        transform: scale(0.8);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    to {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}
#collegeTabs .nav-link {
    color: white !important;
    border-color: white !important;
}

#collegeTabs .nav-link.active {
    background: white;
    color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
}