/* Vision Group of Institutions, Aligarh — Static site
   Dark navy canvas, gold accents, tilted image collages,
   bold display type. Based on VIT Kanpur theme. */

:root{
  --navy-950:#050b1a;
  --navy-900:#0a1428;
  --navy-800:#0f1e3d;
  --navy-700:#152a54;
  --navy-600:#1e3a72;
  --gold:#f5b940;
  --gold-2:#ffd479;
  --red:#e5384a;
  --ink:#0b1120;
  --paper:#ffffff;
  --paper-2:#f5f7fb;
  --muted:#6b7691;
  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  --line-dark:rgba(10,20,40,.08);
  --shadow-xl: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  --shadow-card: 0 12px 30px -14px rgba(10,20,40,.25);
  --radius: 18px;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html,body{margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family: "Inter","Segoe UI",system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  line-height:1.55;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:0;background:none}

.wrap{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans","Inter",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.08;margin:0 0 .5em}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.2vw,4.6rem);font-weight:800}
h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,3.2rem);font-weight:800}
h3{font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:700}
p{margin:0 0 1em}
.gold{color:var(--gold)}
.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--gold);display:inline-block}

/* ======= TOP BAR + HEADER ======= */
.topbar{background:var(--navy-950);color:#cfd7e6;font-size:.82rem}
.topbar .wrap{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:10px 24px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.topbar a{color:#cfd7e6;margin-right:14px}
.topbar a:hover{color:var(--gold)}

.header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:60;background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.header .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:14px 24px;gap:24px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.brand-logo{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:8px;background:url('img/vitk-logo.png') center/cover no-repeat;background-size:100%;background-position:center;display:grid;place-items:center;color:transparent;font-size:0;box-shadow:none;margin-right:12px;flex-shrink:0}

.brand{display:flex;align-items:center}

.brand-name{font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;color:#f5b940;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1}

.brand-sub{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--navy-700);text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700}
.brand-name{font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;color:var(--gold);font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1}
.brand-sub{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--navy-700);text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700}
.nav{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:center}
.nav a{color:var(--navy-800);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;position:relative;padding:6px 0}
.nav a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.nav a.active::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-2px;height:2px;background:var(--gold)}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s,background .2s}
.btn-primary{background:var(--red);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(229,56,74,.7)}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));color:var(--navy-900)}
.btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-ghost{border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);color:#fff}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.btn-outline{border:1.5px solid var(--navy-800);color:var(--navy-800)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff}
.hamburger{display:none;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;font-size:1.4rem;align-items:center;justify-content:center}

/* ======= HERO ======= */
.hero{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 500px at 15% 10%,rgba(30,58,114,.6),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 90% 90%,rgba(245,185,64,.15),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-950),var(--navy-900) 60%,var(--navy-800));
}
.hero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#000 40%,transparent 75%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;padding:80px 24px 100px}
.hero-collage{position:relative;height:560px}
.hero-collage .frame{position:absolute;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);border:6px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.hero-collage .main{inset:0;transform:rotate(-2deg)}
.hero-collage .main img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.hero-collage .chip-a{width:220px;height:150px;left:-30px;bottom:20px;transform:rotate(-8deg);border:6px solid #fff}
.hero-collage .chip-a img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.hero-collage .chip-b{width:230px;height:160px;right:-30px;bottom:40px;transform:rotate(6deg);border:6px solid #fff}
.hero-collage .chip-b img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.hero-collage .badge{position:absolute;top:-10px;right:20px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-900);padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:800;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.08em;transform:rotate(4deg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}

.hero-copy .pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(245,185,64,.12);color:var(--gold-2);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:22px;border:1px solid rgba(245,185,64,.25)}
.hero h1 span.accent{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.hero-copy p.lead{color:#c8d1e5;max-width:560px;font-size:1.08rem;margin-bottom:28px}
.hero-cta{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:32px}
.hero-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;max-width:520px}
.hero-stats .stat{border-left:2px solid var(--gold)}
.hero-stats .stat{padding-left:14px}
.hero-stats .num{font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:2rem;color:#fff}
.hero-stats .lbl{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#94a3c0}

/* ======= SECTIONS ======= */
section{padding:90px 0;margin:0}
.section-head{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:48px}
.section-head.center{margin:0 auto 48px;text-align:center}
.section-head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem}
.bg-soft{background:var(--paper-2)}
.bg-dark{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-900),var(--navy-800));color:#fff}
.bg-dark p{color:#c8d1e5}
.bg-dark .section-head p{color:#a9b3cd}

/* ======= TRUST LOGO STRIP ======= */
.trust{background:var(--navy-950);color:#c8d1e5;padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.trust .wrap{display:flex;gap:36px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:center}
.trust-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#d9e0f1}
.trust-item .dot{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--gold)}

/* ======= ABOUT / SPLIT ======= */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}
.split-collage{position:relative;height:520px}
.split-collage .big{position:absolute;inset:0 40px 60px 0;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl)}
.split-collage .big img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.split-collage .small{position:absolute;right:0;bottom:0;width:60%;height:55%;border:8px solid #fff;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.split-collage .small img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.split-collage .tag{position:absolute;left:-14px;top:30px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-900);padding:14px 18px;border-radius:14px;font-weight:800;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transform:rotate(-4deg)}
.split-collage .tag small{display:block;font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.18em;font-weight:700;opacity:.75}

.chip-list{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:18px 0 22px}
.chip-list span{padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(245,185,64,.15);color:#a2760f;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700}
.bg-dark .chip-list span{color:var(--gold-2);background:rgba(245,185,64,.14)}

/* ======= STATS BAND ======= */
.stats-band{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;background:var(--navy-900);color:#fff;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl)}
.stats-band .cell{padding:34px 26px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.stats-band .cell:last-child{border-right:0}
.stats-band .num{font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans";font-size:2.4rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--gold)}
.stats-band .lbl{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a9b3cd;margin-top:4px}

/* ======= CARD GRID ======= */
.grid{display:grid;gap:24px}
.grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.grid-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}

.feature-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.feature-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.feature-card .icon{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-800),var(--navy-600));color:var(--gold);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:18px}
.feature-card h3{margin-bottom:6px}
.feature-card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin:0}

/* ======= COURSE CARDS ======= */
.course-card{background:#fff;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .25s}
.course-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px)}
.course-card .thumb{aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.course-card .thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s}
.course-card:hover .thumb img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.course-card .thumb .tag{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-900);padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}
.course-card .body{padding:22px 22px 24px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.course-card .body h3{margin-bottom:6px}
.course-card .body p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;flex:1}
.course-card .meta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-top:14px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px dashed var(--line-dark)}
.course-card .meta a{color:var(--red);font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem}

/* ======= GALLERY / COLLAGE ======= */
.gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);grid-auto-rows:170px;gap:14px}
.gallery .tile{overflow:hidden;border-radius:16px;position:relative;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.gallery .tile img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s}
.gallery .tile:hover img{transform:scale(1.08)}
.gallery .tile::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 60%,rgba(0,0,0,.5));opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s}
.gallery .tile:hover::after{opacity:1}
.gallery .t1{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 2}
.gallery .t2{grid-column:span 2}
.gallery .t3{grid-column:span 2}
.gallery .t4{grid-column:span 2}
.gallery .t5{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 2}
.gallery .t6{grid-column:span 2}
.gallery .t7{grid-column:span 2}

/* ======= TESTIMONIALS ======= */
.grid.grid-3 > .testi {
  background: #f8f9fb !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 32px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid #e8ecf3 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  break-inside: avoid !important;
}

.testi {
  background: #f8f9fb !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 32px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid #e8ecf3 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  height: 100% !important;
}

.testi .quote {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: serif;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.testi p {
  color: #333 !important;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testi .who {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: auto !important;
}

.testi .who img {
  width: 56px !important;
  height: 56px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testi .who .n {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.testi .who .s {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #999;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* ======= CTA BANNER ======= */
.cta-banner{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:28px;padding:64px;color:#fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 90% 20%,rgba(245,185,64,.25),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-900),var(--navy-700));
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);
}
.cta-banner h2{max-width:640px}
.cta-banner p{max-width:560px;color:#c8d1e5}
.cta-banner .ctas{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:22px}

/* ======= PROCESS ======= */
.process{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;counter-reset:step}
.process .step{background:#fff;border-radius:20px;padding:32px;position:relative;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);border:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.process .step .n{font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans";font-size:3rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--gold);line-height:1}
.process .step h3{margin-top:10px}
.process .step p{color:var(--muted);margin:0}

/* ======= FORM ======= */
.form-card{background:#fff;border-radius:22px;padding:32px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);border:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.form-card h3{margin-bottom:6px}
.form-card p.sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:20px}
.field{margin-bottom:14px}
.field label{display:block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-800);margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border:1.5px solid #dfe4ef;border-radius:12px;font:inherit;color:var(--ink);background:#fff;outline:none;transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(245,185,64,.18)}
.field .err{color:var(--red);font-size:.78rem;margin-top:4px;display:none}
.field.error input,.field.error select{border-color:var(--red)}
.field.error .err{display:block}
.two-col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}

/* ======= FAQ ======= */
.faq{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}
.faq details{border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;margin-bottom:12px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-800);list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--gold)}
.faq details[open] summary::after{content:"−"}
.faq details p{color:var(--muted);margin:12px 0 0}

/* ======= CULTURE CTA BANNER ======= */
.culture-cta-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 50%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 60px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.culture-cta-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  height: auto;
  max-height: 400px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .culture-cta-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

/* ======= FOOTER ======= */
.footer{background:linear-gradient(175deg, #0a0f1e 0%, #0d1425 40%, #101b30 100%);color:#c8d1e5;padding:0 0 20px;margin-top:0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.footer::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent)}
.footer::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:60px;right:-120px;width:400px;height:400px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(245,185,64,.04) 0%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
/* Eliminate white gap */
section + footer.footer{margin-top:0}
section:last-of-type{margin-bottom:0}
section.no-footer-gap{padding-bottom:40px}

.footer .footer-top{padding:56px 0 40px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.footer .cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;gap:44px}
.footer h4{color:#fff;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;margin-bottom:18px;position:relative;padding-left:16px}
.footer h4::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:2px;bottom:2px;width:3px;border-radius:2px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold),#e8a020)}
.footer a{display:block;color:#8892ab;padding:5px 0;font-size:.88rem;transition:color .2s ease,transform .2s ease,padding-left .2s ease;text-decoration:none}
.footer a:hover{color:#fff;padding-left:6px}
.footer .brand-name{color:var(--gold);font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:800}
.footer .brand-sub{color:#7a85a0;font-size:.82rem}
.footer .cols>div>h4:not(:first-child){margin-top:26px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06)}
.footer .footer-brand-desc{margin-top:18px;font-size:.88rem;color:#7a85a0;line-height:1.6;max-width:280px}
.footer .footer-social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:22px}
.footer .footer-social a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#8892ab;padding:0;transition:all .25s ease}
.footer .footer-social a:hover{background:var(--gold);color:#0a0f1e;border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px -4px rgba(245,185,64,.3)}
.footer .footer-social a svg{width:18px;height:18px;fill:currentColor}
.footer .base{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);padding:20px 0 0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;font-size:.82rem;color:#5e6780}
.footer .base a{display:inline;padding:0;font-size:.82rem;color:#5e6780}
.footer .base a:hover{color:var(--gold);padding-left:0}

/* ======= SOCIAL SIDEBAR ======= */
.social-sidebar{position:fixed;right:18px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:65;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.social-sidebar a{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;background:var(--navy-900);box-shadow:0 8px 22px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease,background .2s ease}
.social-sidebar a svg{width:20px;height:20px;fill:currentColor}
.social-sidebar a:hover{transform:translateX(-4px) scale(1.08);box-shadow:0 12px 28px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.social-sidebar a.s-instagram:hover{background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 110%,#fdf497 0%,#fdf497 5%,#fd5949 45%,#d6249f 60%,#285AEB 90%)}
.social-sidebar a.s-facebook:hover{background:#1877f2}
.social-sidebar a.s-linkedin:hover{background:#0a66c2}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .social-sidebar{right:10px;gap:10px}
  .social-sidebar a{width:40px;height:40px}
  .social-sidebar a svg{width:17px;height:17px}
}

/* ======= MOBILE STICKY BAR ======= */
.mobile-cta{display:none;position:fixed;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:70;background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark);padding:10px;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:8px;box-shadow:0 -8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.15)}
.mobile-cta a{padding:12px;border-radius:12px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:6px}
.mobile-cta .m-call{background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff}
.mobile-cta .m-wa{background:#25d366;color:#fff}
.mobile-cta .m-app{background:var(--red);color:#fff}

/* ======= REVEAL ANIMATION ======= */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ======= PAGE HEADER (sub pages) ======= */
.page-hero{
  padding:80px 0 90px;color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 300px at 10% 20%,rgba(245,185,64,.12),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-950),var(--navy-900) 65%,var(--navy-800));
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 60%, transparent 90%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 185, 64, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  right: 10%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero > .wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.4vw,3.6rem); position: relative; z-index: 2;}
.page-hero p{color:#c8d1e5;max-width:640px;font-size:1.05rem; position: relative; z-index: 2;}
.breadcrumbs{color:#a9b3cd;font-size:.85rem;margin-bottom:12px; position: relative; z-index: 2;}
.breadcrumbs a{color:var(--gold)}

/* ======= PREMIUM NAV DROPDOWN ======= */
.dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  background: #ffffff;
  min-width: 270px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px -10px rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.3);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  z-index: 110;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 20, 40, 0.08);
  animation: dropdownFadeIn 0.25s ease forwards;
}
.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-width: 6px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: transparent transparent #ffffff transparent;
}
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  color: var(--navy-900) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  text-align: left;
}
.dropdown-menu a::after {
  display: none !important; /* remove active state bottom line */
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--paper-2) !important;
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  padding-left: 24px !important;
}
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}
@keyframes dropdownFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(14px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
}


/* ======= RESPONSIVE ======= */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:56px 24px 70px}
  .hero-collage{order:-1;height:420px;max-width:520px;margin:0 auto}
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
  .split-collage{height:420px}
  .grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .stats-band{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);grid-auto-rows:140px}
}
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .nav{display:none}
  .hamburger{display:flex}
  .header .btn-primary{display:none}
  .grid-3,.grid-2{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .grid-4{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .process{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer .cols{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .footer .footer-top{padding:40px 0 32px}
  .cta-banner{padding:38px 24px}
  .two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .mobile-cta{display:grid}
  body{padding-bottom:76px}
  .gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);grid-auto-rows:120px}
  .gallery .t1,.gallery .t5{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 2}
  .stats-band{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}

/* Mobile nav sheet */
.mnav{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(5,11,26,.96);z-index:80;padding:80px 32px}
.mnav.open{display:block}
.mnav a{display:block;color:#fff;font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:700;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.mnav .close{position:absolute;top:24px;right:24px;color:#fff;font-size:2rem}

/* =======================================================
   ENHANCED VISUALS · PART 2
   image marquees, polaroid stacks, floating decor,
   SVG diagrams, timelines, tilt cards, ribbons
======================================================= */

/* ----- Section eyebrow decoration (dark backgrounds) ----- */
.bg-dark .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-2)}
.bg-dark .eyebrow::before{background:var(--gold-2)}

/* ----- MARQUEE (auto-scrolling image strip) ----- */
.marquee{overflow:hidden;position:relative;padding:20px 0;mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent)}
.marquee-track{display:flex;gap:22px;width:max-content;animation:marquee 40s linear infinite}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.marquee .card{flex:0 0 auto;width:280px;height:190px;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);border:4px solid #fff;transform:rotate(var(--r,-2deg));transition:transform .4s}
.marquee .card:nth-child(even){--r:2deg}
.marquee .card:nth-child(3n){--r:-3deg}
.marquee .card:hover{transform:rotate(0deg) scale(1.04)}
.marquee .card img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.marquee.reverse .marquee-track{animation-direction:reverse;animation-duration:50s}
@keyframes marquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* logo marquee (dark) */
.logo-marquee{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-900),var(--navy-800));padding:26px 0;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent)}
.logo-marquee .lm-track{display:flex;gap:60px;width:max-content;animation:marquee 30s linear infinite;align-items:center}
.logo-marquee .lm-item{color:#e8ecf7;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.4rem;letter-spacing:.06em;opacity:.85;white-space:nowrap;transition:color .3s,opacity .3s}
.logo-marquee .lm-item:hover{color:var(--gold);opacity:1}
.logo-marquee .lm-item .dot{display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--gold);margin-right:14px;vertical-align:middle}

/* ----- POLAROID STACK (tilted photo collage) ----- */
.polaroid-stack{position:relative;height:520px;perspective:1200px}
.polaroid-stack .p{position:absolute;background:#fff;padding:14px 14px 44px;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1.4)}
.polaroid-stack .p img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;border-radius:4px;display:block}
.polaroid-stack .p .cap{position:absolute;bottom:10px;left:0;right:0;text-align:center;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--navy-800);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}
.polaroid-stack .p1{width:260px;height:300px;top:20px;left:0;transform:rotate(-9deg);z-index:2}
.polaroid-stack .p2{width:260px;height:300px;top:0;right:0;transform:rotate(7deg);z-index:3}
.polaroid-stack .p3{width:260px;height:300px;bottom:0;left:60px;transform:rotate(4deg);z-index:1}
.polaroid-stack .p4{width:260px;height:300px;bottom:20px;right:40px;transform:rotate(-5deg);z-index:4}
.polaroid-stack:hover .p1{transform:rotate(-12deg) translate(-14px,-8px)}
.polaroid-stack:hover .p2{transform:rotate(10deg) translate(14px,-8px)}
.polaroid-stack:hover .p3{transform:rotate(6deg) translate(-10px,10px)}
.polaroid-stack:hover .p4{transform:rotate(-8deg) translate(12px,10px)}
.polaroid-stack .sticker{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(-6deg);background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-900);padding:10px 18px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:800;font-size:.85rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);z-index:5;letter-spacing:.08em}

/* ----- FLOATING DECORATIVE IMAGES (backdrop) ----- */
.decor-layer{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;z-index:0}
.decor-layer .blob{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(60px);opacity:.5}
.decor-layer .blob.a{width:340px;height:340px;background:var(--gold);top:-80px;right:-80px;opacity:.15}
.decor-layer .blob.b{width:420px;height:420px;background:var(--navy-600);bottom:-140px;left:-100px;opacity:.25}
.decor-layer .float-img{position:absolute;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border:4px solid #fff;opacity:.9}
.decor-layer .float-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.decor-layer .fi1{width:130px;height:130px;top:12%;left:6%;transform:rotate(-8deg);animation:floaty 8s ease-in-out infinite}
.decor-layer .fi2{width:110px;height:110px;top:22%;right:8%;transform:rotate(6deg);animation:floaty 9s ease-in-out infinite reverse}
.decor-layer .fi3{width:150px;height:100px;bottom:14%;left:10%;transform:rotate(4deg);animation:floaty 10s ease-in-out infinite}
.decor-layer .fi4{width:130px;height:130px;bottom:10%;right:12%;transform:rotate(-6deg);animation:floaty 11s ease-in-out infinite reverse}
@keyframes floaty{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(var(--r,0deg))}50%{transform:translateY(-18px) rotate(var(--r,0deg))}}
section.has-decor{position:relative}
section.has-decor > .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* ----- ORBIT / ECOSYSTEM DIAGRAM ----- */
.orbit{position:relative;width:100%;max-width:560px;aspect-ratio:1/1;margin:0 auto}
.orbit .ring{position:absolute;inset:0;border:1.5px dashed rgba(245,185,64,.35);border-radius:50%}
.orbit .ring.r2{inset:14%;border-color:rgba(245,185,64,.22)}
.orbit .ring.r3{inset:28%;border-color:rgba(245,185,64,.15)}
.orbit .core{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:150px;height:150px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;color:var(--navy-900);font-weight:800;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;box-shadow:0 0 0 12px rgba(245,185,64,.12),var(--shadow-xl);animation:pulseGold 3s ease-in-out infinite}
.orbit .core small{display:block;font-size:.65rem;letter-spacing:.18em;opacity:.7;margin-top:4px}
@keyframes pulseGold{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 12px rgba(245,185,64,.12),var(--shadow-xl)}50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 24px rgba(245,185,64,.05),var(--shadow-xl)}}
.orbit .node{position:absolute;background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:10px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--navy-800);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);border:1px solid var(--line-dark);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;white-space:nowrap}
.bg-dark .orbit .node{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.1);backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
.orbit .node .ico{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-900);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:.9rem}
.orbit .n1{top:-2%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%)}
.orbit .n2{top:22%;right:-8%}
.orbit .n3{bottom:22%;right:-6%}
.orbit .n4{bottom:-2%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%)}
.orbit .n5{bottom:22%;left:-8%}
.orbit .n6{top:22%;left:-6%}
.orbit .rot{position:absolute;inset:14%;border-radius:50%;animation:spin 40s linear infinite;pointer-events:none}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
.orbit .satellite{position:absolute;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(245,185,64,.2)}
.orbit .rot .s1{top:-7px;left:calc(50% - 7px)}
.orbit .rot .s2{bottom:-7px;left:calc(50% - 7px);background:var(--gold-2)}

/* ----- TIMELINE (vertical journey) ----- */
.timeline{position:relative;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:20px 0}
.timeline::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:0;bottom:0;width:2px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);transform:translateX(-50%)}
.tl-item{position:relative;width:50%;padding:20px 40px}
.tl-item.left{left:0;text-align:right}
.tl-item.right{left:50%}
.tl-item .dot{position:absolute;top:32px;width:16px;height:16px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(245,185,64,.2)}
.tl-item.left .dot{right:-9px}
.tl-item.right .dot{left:-9px}
.tl-item .card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:16px;padding:20px 22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);transition:transform .3s}
.tl-item .card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px)}
.tl-item .yr{font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--gold);line-height:1}
.tl-item h3{margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:1.05rem}
.tl-item p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin:0}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .timeline::before{left:16px}
  .tl-item{width:100%;left:0;padding:16px 16px 16px 44px;text-align:left}
  .tl-item.left,.tl-item.right{left:0;text-align:left}
  .tl-item .dot{left:8px;right:auto}
}

/* ----- TILT CARDS (3D-ish course cards with hover reveal) ----- */
.tilt-card{position:relative;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/5;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1.2)}
.tilt-card img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s}
.tilt-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 40%,rgba(5,11,26,.9))}
.tilt-card .content{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:22px;color:#fff;z-index:2}
.tilt-card .content .k{display:inline-block;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-900);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px}
.tilt-card .content h3{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:1.2rem}
.tilt-card .content p{margin:0;font-size:.88rem;color:#c8d1e5;max-height:0;overflow:hidden;opacity:0;transition:max-height .4s,opacity .3s;transition-delay:.05s}
.tilt-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px)}
.tilt-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.08)}
.tilt-card:hover .content p{max-height:100px;opacity:1}

/* ----- IMAGE RIBBON (angled hero band) ----- */
.ribbon-band{background:var(--navy-950);color:#fff;padding:70px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ribbon-band::before,.ribbon-band::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:-10%;right:-10%;height:70px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));transform:rotate(-2deg)}
.ribbon-band::before{top:-30px}
.ribbon-band::after{bottom:-30px;transform:rotate(2deg)}
.ribbon-band .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.ribbon-band h2 span.gold{color:var(--gold)}

/* ----- SVG CAMPUS MAP ----- */
.campus-map{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0e1a35,#12234a);border-radius:24px;padding:30px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);color:#fff}
.campus-map svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;filter:drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.4))}
.campus-map .legend{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:18px;color:#c8d1e5;font-size:.85rem}
.campus-map .legend span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.campus-map .legend i{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--gold)}
.campus-map .legend .l2 i{background:#68d391}
.campus-map .legend .l3 i{background:#f56565}
.campus-map .legend .l4 i{background:#63b3ed}

/* ----- PLACEMENT FUNNEL DIAGRAM ----- */
.funnel{display:grid;gap:16px;max-width:640px;margin:0 auto}
.funnel .row{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--navy-800),var(--navy-600));color:#fff;padding:22px 28px;border-radius:16px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;position:relative;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);transition:transform .3s}
.funnel .row:hover{transform:translateX(8px)}
.funnel .row .n{font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.8rem;color:var(--gold)}
.funnel .row .t{font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem}
.funnel .row .a{font-size:.85rem;color:#c8d1e5}
.funnel .row:nth-child(1){width:100%}
.funnel .row:nth-child(2){width:92%;margin-left:4%}
.funnel .row:nth-child(3){width:82%;margin-left:9%}
.funnel .row:nth-child(4){width:70%;margin-left:15%}
.funnel .row:nth-child(5){width:58%;margin-left:21%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));color:var(--navy-900)}
.funnel .row:nth-child(5) .n,.funnel .row:nth-child(5) .a{color:var(--navy-900)}

/* ----- ANIMATED NUMBERED PROCESS w/ SVG connectors ----- */
.flow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:14px;position:relative}
.flow .node{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:18px;padding:22px 18px;text-align:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);position:relative;transition:transform .3s}
.flow .node:hover{transform:translateY(-6px)}
.flow .node .num{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));color:var(--navy-900);font-weight:800;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0 auto 12px;font-size:1.1rem}
.flow .node h4{margin:0 0 4px;font-size:1rem;color:var(--navy-800)}
.flow .node p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem}
.flow .node:not(:last-child)::after{content:"→";position:absolute;top:50%;right:-14px;transform:translateY(-50%);color:var(--gold);font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:900;z-index:2}
@media (max-width:900px){.flow{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.flow .node::after{display:none}}

/* ----- IMAGE + STATS OVERLAY ----- */
.image-card{position:relative;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);aspect-ratio:16/10}
.image-card img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s}
.image-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.image-card .overlay{position:absolute;left:12px;bottom:12px;right:12px;background:rgba(5,11,26,.85);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.image-card .overlay .k{font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--gold);line-height:1}
.image-card .overlay .l{font-size:.65rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a9b3cd}
.image-card .badge-top{position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-900);padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}

/* ----- FACT STRIP w/ image + bullets ----- */
.fact-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:24px}
.fact-strip .item{background:#fff;border-radius:20px;padding:22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);border:1px solid var(--line-dark);display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;transition:transform .3s}
.fact-strip .item:hover{transform:translateY(-4px)}
.fact-strip .item .thumb{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;flex:0 0 auto;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.fact-strip .item .thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.fact-strip .item h4{margin:0 0 4px;font-size:1rem;color:var(--navy-800)}
.fact-strip .item p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem}
@media (max-width:900px){.fact-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}}



/* =======================================================
   VCM-STYLE COURSE PAGE LAYOUT
   Two-column hero with sidebar, benefit chips, eligibility,
   career cards, FAQ accordion, full-width CTA
======================================================= */

/* --- COURSE HERO --- */
.course-header-bg{
  padding:80px 0 90px;color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 10% 20%,rgba(245,185,64,.14),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 85% 80%,rgba(30,58,114,.5),transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-950),var(--navy-900) 55%,var(--navy-800));
}
.course-header-bg::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#000 50%,transparent 85%);pointer-events:none;z-index:1;
}
.course-header-bg::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;width:500px;height:500px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(245,185,64,.1) 0%,transparent 70%);
  right:5%;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);pointer-events:none;z-index:1;
}
.course-header-bg > .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}

.course-hero-layout{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:48px;align-items:start;
}
.course-hero-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(245,185,64,.12);color:var(--gold-2);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:20px;border:1px solid rgba(245,185,64,.25);
}
.course-hero-title{
  font-size:clamp(2rem,4.8vw,3.4rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:18px;
  font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans","Inter",sans-serif;
}
.course-hero-title span{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-size:.85em;
}
.course-hero-sub{color:#c8d1e5;font-size:1.05rem;max-width:580px;margin-bottom:24px;line-height:1.6}

.course-meta-chips{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:28px}
.course-chip{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color:#e0e6f4;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}

.course-hero-ctas{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.course-hero-cta-primary{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--red);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;
  box-shadow:0 10px 28px -8px rgba(229,56,74,.6);transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s;
}
.course-hero-cta-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 14px 36px -8px rgba(229,56,74,.7)}
.course-hero-cta-outline{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:14px 26px;border-radius:14px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;transition:background .25s;
}
.course-hero-cta-outline:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}

/* --- SIDEBAR CARD --- */
.course-sidebar-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 20px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.course-sidebar-head{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));padding:20px 24px;
  color:var(--navy-900);text-align:center;
}
.course-sidebar-head h3{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 4px;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif}
.course-sidebar-head p{margin:0;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;opacity:.8}

.course-sidebar-specs{padding:18px 24px 10px}
.course-spec-row{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:11px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);font-size:.9rem;
}
.course-spec-row:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.course-spec-lbl{color:#a9b3cd;font-weight:500}
.course-spec-val{color:#fff;font-weight:700;text-align:right}

.course-sidebar-guarantee{
  padding:12px 24px;margin:0 20px 16px;border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(245,185,64,.1);border:1px solid rgba(245,185,64,.2);
  color:var(--gold-2);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;text-align:center;
}
.course-sidebar-btns{padding:0 24px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.course-sb-btn-primary{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:14px;border-radius:14px;
  background:var(--red);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;text-align:center;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -6px rgba(229,56,74,.5);transition:transform .2s;
}
.course-sb-btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.course-sb-btn-call{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;padding:12px;border-radius:14px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);color:#e0e6f4;font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;text-align:center;
  transition:background .2s;
}
.course-sb-btn-call:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}

/* --- COURSE SECTIONS (shared) --- */
.course-section{padding:80px 0}
.course-section.bg-light{background:var(--paper-2)}
.course-section-tag{
  display:inline-block;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(245,185,64,.12);color:#a2760f;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.course-section-title{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:10px;color:var(--navy-900)}
.course-section-divider{width:60px;height:4px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:2px;margin:14px 0 24px}
.course-section-text{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:680px}

.course-two-col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:52px;align-items:start}

/* --- WHAT YOU WILL GAIN CHIPS --- */
.course-gains-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin-top:20px;
}
.course-gain-item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:14px;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);box-shadow:0 4px 12px -6px rgba(10,20,40,.08);
  font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-800);transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;
}
.course-gain-item:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.course-gain-icon{
  width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:8px;background:rgba(245,185,64,.15);
  display:grid;place-items:center;flex:0 0 auto;font-size:.95rem;
}

/* --- ELIGIBILITY & ADMISSION --- */
.course-eligibility-card{
  background:#fff;padding:32px;border-radius:20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  border-left:4px solid var(--gold);
}
.course-eligibility-item{margin-bottom:24px}
.course-eligibility-item:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.course-eligibility-item h3{
  font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-800);margin-bottom:8px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
}
.course-eligibility-item h3 .e-icon{font-size:1.1rem}
.course-eligibility-item p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0}

.course-promo-card{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-900),var(--navy-800));color:#fff;
  padding:40px 32px;border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.15);text-align:center;
}
.course-promo-card h3{
  color:var(--gold);font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:18px;
}
.course-promo-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:28px}
.course-promo-btns{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;align-items:center}
.course-promo-btns a{max-width:260px;width:100%;text-align:center}

/* --- CAREER DIRECTION CARDS --- */
.course-careers-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:28px}
.course-career-card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:18px;padding:24px 22px;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px -8px rgba(10,20,40,.1);transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s;text-align:center;
}
.course-career-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.course-career-icon{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;background:rgba(245,185,64,.12);
  display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0 auto 14px;font-size:1.5rem;
}
.course-career-card h4{font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-800);margin:0 0 6px}
.course-career-card p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0;line-height:1.4}

/* --- PLACEMENT READINESS --- */
.course-training-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:20px 0 24px}
.course-training-list li{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;padding:10px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark);color:var(--navy-800);font-size:.95rem;
}
.course-training-list li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.course-training-list .t-check{color:var(--gold);font-weight:bold;font-size:1.1rem;flex:0 0 auto;line-height:1.2}

/* --- FAQ ACCORDION --- */
.course-faq{max-width:820px;margin:28px auto 0}
.course-faq details{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:16px;margin-bottom:12px;
  overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 4px 12px -6px rgba(10,20,40,.06);transition:box-shadow .3s;
}
.course-faq details:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.course-faq details[open]{border-color:var(--gold)}
.course-faq summary{
  padding:18px 24px;font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;color:var(--navy-800);cursor:pointer;
  list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;
  transition:background .2s;
}
.course-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.course-faq summary::after{content:"＋";font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--gold);font-weight:800;flex:0 0 auto;transition:transform .3s}
.course-faq details[open] summary::after{content:"－";transform:rotate(0deg)}
.course-faq details[open] summary{background:rgba(245,185,64,.06)}
.course-faq details p{padding:0 24px 20px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0}

/* --- FULL-WIDTH CTA BANNER --- */
.course-cta-banner{
  padding:70px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-950),var(--navy-900) 60%,var(--navy-800));
  color:#fff;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.course-cta-banner::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.02) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.02) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:56px 56px;pointer-events:none;
}
.course-cta-banner .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.course-cta-banner h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.6rem);margin-bottom:14px}
.course-cta-banner p{color:#c8d1e5;max-width:620px;margin:0 auto 32px;font-size:1.05rem}
.course-cta-btns{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* --- COURSE OVERVIEW IMAGE & HIGHLIGHTS CARD --- */
.course-overview-img{
  border-radius:20px;box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.12);width:100%;height:auto;
  object-fit:cover;max-height:420px;
}
.course-highlights-card{
  background:#fff;border:1.5px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:20px;
  padding:24px 28px;margin-top:28px;box-shadow:0 10px 30px -10px rgba(10,20,40,.06);
  transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s;
}
.course-highlights-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 15px 40px -10px rgba(10,20,40,.12);
  border-color:var(--gold);
}
.course-highlights-card h3{
  font-size:1.18rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--navy-900);margin:0 0 16px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-family:"Plus Jakarta Sans",sans-serif;
}
.course-highlights-card h3::after{
  content:"";flex:1;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent);
}
.course-hl-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;}
.course-hl-list li{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--navy-800);
  font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;
}
.course-hl-list li .hl-icon{
  font-size:1.15rem;flex:0 0 auto;line-height:1.1;
}
.course-hl-list li .hl-text{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.course-hl-list li .hl-title{
  color:var(--navy-900);font-weight:700;font-size:.94rem;margin-bottom:2px;
}
.course-hl-list li .hl-desc{
  color:var(--muted);font-weight:500;font-size:.84rem;
}

/* --- VCM COURSE RESPONSIVE --- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .course-hero-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .course-sidebar-card{max-width:480px;margin:0 auto}
  .course-two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .course-careers-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:768px){
  .course-header-bg{padding:56px 0 60px}
  .course-hero-title{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,2.4rem)}
  .course-meta-chips{gap:8px}
  .course-chip{font-size:.75rem;padding:6px 10px}
  .course-hero-ctas{flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
  .course-hero-cta-primary,.course-hero-cta-outline{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .course-gains-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .course-careers-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .course-section{padding:56px 0}
  .course-eligibility-card{padding:24px}
  .course-promo-card{padding:32px 24px}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .course-header-bg{padding:40px 0 50px}
  .course-hero-title{font-size:clamp(1.3rem,3vw,1.8rem)}
  .course-hero-sub{font-size:.92rem}
  .course-sidebar-head{padding:16px 20px}
  .course-sidebar-specs{padding:14px 20px 8px}
  .course-spec-row{font-size:.82rem;padding:9px 0}
  .course-sidebar-btns{padding:0 20px 20px}
  .course-faq summary{padding:14px 18px;font-size:.92rem}
  .course-faq details p{padding:0 18px 16px;font-size:.88rem}
  .course-cta-banner{padding:48px 0}
  .course-section{padding:40px 0}
  .footer .cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
  .footer .footer-top{padding:32px 0 24px}
  .footer .base{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;gap:6px}
}

/* Safe additions for admissions conversion pages */
.nav{gap:16px}
.nav a{font-size:.9rem}
.quick-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;margin:26px 0}
.quick-facts .qf{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:16px;padding:18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card)}
.quick-facts .qf strong{display:block;color:var(--navy-800);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:4px}
.quick-facts .qf span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem}
.inline-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:18px}
.inline-links a{padding:8px 12px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(245,185,64,.14);color:#9a6b00;font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem}
.note-box{background:#fff7e6;border:1px solid rgba(245,185,64,.35);border-radius:16px;padding:18px 20px;color:#5f4300;margin-top:18px}
@media (max-width:900px){.quick-facts{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:720px){.quick-facts{grid-template-columns:1fr}.nav{gap:12px}}

/* Success Stories Cards Container */
.testimonials-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 50px;
  width: 100%;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

/* Individual Testimonial Card */
.testimonial-card {
  width: 32%;
  background: white !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 40px 32px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid #e8ecf3 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.testimonial-card .quote {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  color: #f5b940;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 0.8;
  font-family: serif;
}

.testimonial-card p {
  color: #333 !important;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.testimonial-card .author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 2px solid #e8ecf3;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.testimonial-card .author img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-card .author-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-card .author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-card .author-role {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
  margin: 4px 0 0 0;
}

/* ======= COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE DESIGN ======= */

/* --------- TABLET (768px to 1024px) --------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .wrap {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .header .wrap {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .topbar .wrap {
    padding: 10px 20px;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  }

  .hero-collage {
    height: 380px;
  }

  .split-collage {
    height: 360px;
  }

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

  .gallery {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 120px;
  }

  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

  .testimonials-container {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    width: 48%;
  }

  .tilt-card {
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  }
}

/* --------- SMALL TABLET (600px to 768px) --------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .wrap {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .header .wrap {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .topbar .wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
  }

  .topbar a {
    margin-right: 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
  }

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

  .brand-sub {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  .header .btn-primary {
    display: none;
  }

  .mnav {
    padding: 70px 20px;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem);
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.8vw, 1.8rem);
  }

  h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .hero .wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 40px 16px 60px;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .hero-collage {
    height: 320px;
    max-width: 100%;
    order: -1;
  }

  .hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .btn {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .grid-3,
  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .split-collage {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .two-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .gallery {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 100px;
  }

  .gallery .t1,
  .gallery .t5 {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
  }

  .flow {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .flow .node::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .process {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .fact-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .footer .cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .footer .col {
    padding-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .cta-banner {
    padding: 28px 16px;
  }

  .mobile-cta {
    display: grid;
  }

  body {
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .testimonials-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .testimonial-card .quote {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .testimonial-card .author img {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .testimonial-card .author-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .testimonial-card .author-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .polaroid-stack {
    height: 380px;
  }

  .polaroid-stack .p {
    width: 180px;
    height: 220px;
    padding: 10px 10px 32px;
  }

  .quick-facts {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 16px 0;
  }

  .quick-facts .qf {
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .quick-facts .qf strong {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .quick-facts .qf span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .inline-links {
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }

  .inline-links a {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .stats-band {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* --------- MOBILE (480px to 600px) --------- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .wrap {
    padding: 0 14px;
  }

  .header .wrap {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .topbar .wrap {
    padding: 6px 14px;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    margin-right: 8px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .brand-sub {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
  }

  h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-copy {
    padding-top: 20px;
  }

  .hero .wrap {
    padding: 30px 14px 50px;
  }

  .hero-collage {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .hero-cta {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .btn {
    padding: 9px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .btn-primary {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -8px rgba(229, 56, 74, 0.6);
  }

  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }

  .stat .num {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .stat .lbl {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .trust {
    padding: 16px 0;
  }

  .trust .wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .trust-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 6px 0;
  }

  .gallery {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: 150px;
  }

  .flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .flow .node {
    padding: 16px 14px;
  }

  .flow .node .num {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .flow .node h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .flow .node p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .fact-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .fact-strip .item {
    padding: 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .fact-strip .item .thumb {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .fact-strip .item h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .fact-strip .item p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .section h2 {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .cta-banner {
    padding: 20px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .testimonials-container {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .testimonial-card .quote {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .testimonial-card .author {
    gap: 10px;
    padding-top: 12px;
  }

  .testimonial-card .author img {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .testimonial-card .author-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .testimonial-card .author-role {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .quick-facts {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .quick-facts .qf {
    padding: 12px;
  }

  .quick-facts .qf strong {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .quick-facts .qf span {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .tilt-card {
    aspect-ratio: 1/1.3;
  }

  .tilt-card .content {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .tilt-card .content .k {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .tilt-card .content h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .tilt-card .content p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .polaroid-stack {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .footer {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .footer .cols {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .footer h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .footer a {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  body {
    padding-bottom: 56px;
  }
}

/* --------- SMALL MOBILE (< 480px) --------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .wrap {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  .header .wrap {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .topbar {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .topbar .wrap {
    padding: 4px 12px;
  }

  .topbar a {
    margin-right: 6px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    margin-right: 6px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .brand-sub {
    font-size: 0.5rem;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.4em;
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.4em;
  }

  h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .pill {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 6px 10px;
  }

  .hero .wrap {
    padding: 24px 12px 40px;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .hero-copy {
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  .hero-collage {
    height: 240px;
  }

  .btn {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .stat {
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .stat .num {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .stat .lbl {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .trust {
    padding: 12px 0;
  }

  .trust .wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .trust-item {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 4px 0;
  }

  .gallery {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: 130px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .flow .node {
    padding: 12px 10px;
  }

  .flow .node .num {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .flow .node h4 {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .flow .node p {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 30px 0;
  }

  .section h2 {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .cta-banner {
    padding: 16px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .testimonials-container {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 16px 12px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .testimonial-card .quote {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .testimonial-card .author {
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .testimonial-card .author img {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .testimonial-card .author-name {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .testimonial-card .author-role {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .quick-facts {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 12px 0;
  }

  .quick-facts .qf {
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .quick-facts .qf strong {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .quick-facts .qf span {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .tilt-card {
    aspect-ratio: 1/1.4;
  }

  .tilt-card .content {
    padding: 12px;
  }

  .tilt-card .content .k {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .tilt-card .content h3 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .tilt-card .content p {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .image-card .overlay {
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }

  .image-card .overlay .k {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .image-card .overlay .l {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .footer {
    padding: 30px 0;
  }

  .footer .cols {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .footer h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .footer a {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .eyebrow::before {
    width: 16px;
  }

  body {
    padding-bottom: 52px;
  }
}

/* --------- RESPONSIVE IMAGE AND LAYOUT UTILITIES --------- */
.responsive-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: clamp(36px, 8vw, 50px) !important;
  height: clamp(36px, 8vw, 50px) !important;
}

/* Responsive image heights for content sections */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  [style*="height: 300px"] {
    height: 200px !important;
  }

  [style*="height: 560px"] {
    height: 360px !important;
  }

  [style*="gap: 60px"] {
    gap: 40px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  [style*="height: 300px"] {
    height: 160px !important;
  }

  [style*="height: 560px"] {
    height: 280px !important;
  }

  [style*="gap: 60px"] {
    gap: 24px !important;
  }

  [style*="grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  [style*="height: 300px"] {
    height: 140px !important;
  }

  [style*="height: 560px"] {
    height: 240px !important;
  }

  [style*="gap: 60px"] {
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  [style*="width: 100%;"] {
    font-size: inherit;
  }
}

/* =======================================================
   ADMISSIONS 2026-27 REDESIGN CSS RULES
   Pulse Dot Badge, Split Hero with Form, Accreditation,
   Why Vision Expectations, Timeline, and Scholarship Waivers
======================================================= */

/* --- PULSE DOT BADGE --- */
.pulse-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: pulse 1.6s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

/* --- SPLIT ADMISSION HERO --- */
.admission-hero-bg {
  padding: 90px 0; color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 10% 20%, rgba(245,185,64,0.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 85% 80%, rgba(30,58,114,0.5), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950), var(--navy-900) 55%, var(--navy-800));
}
.admission-hero-bg::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px; mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 50%, transparent 85%); pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
}
.admission-hero-bg > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.admission-hero-layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.155fr 0.845fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center;
}
.admission-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Inter", sans-serif;
}
.admission-hero-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.admission-hero-sub {
  color: #c8d1e5; font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 32px; line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --- GLASSMORPHIC ENQUIRY FORM --- */
.admission-form-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); backdrop-filter: blur(18px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 32px; box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.admission-form-card h3 {
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 6px; color: #fff;
}
.admission-form-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem; color: #c8d1e5; margin: 0 0 20px; line-height: 1.45;
}
.admission-form-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px;
}
.admission-form-grid .full-w {
  grid-column: span 2;
}
.admission-form-grid input, .admission-form-grid select, .admission-form-grid textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: #fff; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.admission-form-grid input::placeholder, .admission-form-grid textarea::placeholder {
  color: #a9b3cd; opacity: 0.65;
}
.admission-form-grid input:focus, .admission-form-grid select:focus, .admission-form-grid textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-2); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); outline: none;
}
.admission-form-grid select option {
  background: var(--navy-950); color: #fff;
}
.admission-form-grid textarea {
  height: 76px; resize: none;
}
.admission-form-consent {
  font-size: 0.7rem; color: #a9b3cd; line-height: 1.4; margin-top: 10px;
}
.admission-form-btn {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--red); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(229,56,74,0.5);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; margin-top: 14px;
}
.admission-form-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(229,56,74,0.6);
}

/* --- ACCREDITATION BADGE BAR --- */
.accreditation-bar {
  background: var(--paper-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark); padding: 22px 0;
}
.accreditation-flex {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-around; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
}
.accreditation-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800);
}
.accreditation-item .acc-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold);
}

/* --- WHY VISION ALIGARH EXPECTATIONS --- */
.why-vision-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 32px;
}
.why-vision-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--line-dark); border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 18px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -8px rgba(10,20,40,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; text-align: center;
}
.why-vision-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: var(--gold);
}
.why-vision-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(245,185,64,0.12);
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto 16px; font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.why-vision-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy-900); margin: 0 0 6px;
}
.why-vision-card p {
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.45;
}

/* --- ADMISSION JOURNEY PROGRESS TIMELINE --- */
.journey-timeline {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; position: relative; margin-top: 40px;
}
.journey-timeline::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 20px; left: 40px; right: 40px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--line-dark); z-index: 1;
}
.journey-step {
  text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; flex: 1;
}
.journey-num {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff;
  border: 3px solid var(--line-dark); color: var(--navy-800); font-weight: 800;
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin: 0 auto 14px; font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.journey-step:hover .journey-num {
  border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-900);
}
.journey-step h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy-900); margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.journey-step p {
  font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0 10px;
}

/* --- SCHOLARSHIP WAIVERS CARDS --- */
.waiver-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 32px;
}
.waiver-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--line-dark); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 24px; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -8px rgba(10,20,40,0.1);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold); transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.waiver-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.waiver-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy-900); margin: 0 0 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.waiver-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --- ADMISSIONS RESPONSIVE --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .admission-hero-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .admission-form-card { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .why-vision-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
  .journey-timeline { flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
  .journey-timeline::before { display: none; }
  .waiver-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .admission-hero-bg { padding: 60px 0; }
  .admission-hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.5vw, 2.5rem); }
  .why-vision-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .waiver-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .admission-hero-bg { padding: 48px 0; }
  .why-vision-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .admission-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .admission-form-grid .full-w { grid-column: span 1; }
  .admission-form-consent { padding: 0; }
}

/* =======================================================
   ULTRA-PREMIUM VISUAL UPGRADE CSS RULES
   Floating Stats, Counsellor Layout, Border Glows
======================================================= */

/* --- FLOATING STATS BAR --- */
.floating-stats-bar {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-top: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stat-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 12px 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
.stat-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.stat-number {
  font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold-2);
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem; color: #c8d1e5; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;
}

/* --- COUNSELLOR HELPDESK SECTION --- */
.counsellor-section {
  background: var(--paper-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.counsellor-layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center;
}
.counsellor-profile-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--line-dark); border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 32px; box-shadow: 0 15px 40px -10px rgba(10,20,40,0.06);
  display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: center; transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.counsellor-profile-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); border-color: var(--gold);
}
.counsellor-avatar {
  width: 90px; height: 90px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
  border: 4px solid rgba(245,185,64,0.15); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.counsellor-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy-900); margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif;
}
.counsellor-info .counsellor-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em; display: block; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.counsellor-meta {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
}
.counsellor-meta-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--navy-800); font-weight: 600;
}
.counsellor-meta-row strong {
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

/* --- PREMIUM FORM GLOW ACCENTS --- */
.admission-form-card {
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -12px rgba(245, 185, 64, 0.06), 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE UPDATES --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .counsellor-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .counsellor-profile-card { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .counsellor-profile-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 24px 16px; }
}

/* =======================================================
   PREMIUM HOME PAGE ENHANCEMENTS · CSS-only visual polish
   ======================================================= */

/* --- HERO ENHANCEMENTS --- */
@keyframes hero-shimmer{
  0%{background-position:200% 0}
  100%{background-position:-200% 0}
}
@keyframes float-y{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(-8deg)}
  50%{transform:translateY(-12px) rotate(-8deg)}
}
@keyframes float-y2{
  0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(6deg)}
  50%{transform:translateY(-10px) rotate(6deg)}
}
@keyframes pulse-glow{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(245,185,64,.15)}
  50%{box-shadow:0 0 40px rgba(245,185,64,.35)}
}

.hero{background-attachment:fixed}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.4rem);line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.hero-copy .pill{animation:pulse-glow 3s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero-collage .chip-a{animation:float-y 5s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero-collage .chip-b{animation:float-y2 6s ease-in-out infinite 1s}
.hero-collage .badge{animation:pulse-glow 4s ease-in-out infinite;z-index:5}
.hero-collage .main{transition:transform .6s ease}
.hero-collage:hover .main{transform:rotate(0deg)}

/* --- TRUST STRIP PREMIUM --- */
.trust{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--navy-950) 0%,#101830 50%,var(--navy-950) 100%);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(245,185,64,.1);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,185,64,.1);
}
.trust-item{transition:color .2s ease,transform .2s ease}
.trust-item:hover{color:var(--gold);transform:scale(1.05)}

/* --- FEATURE CARDS PREMIUM --- */
.feature-card{
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fff 0%,#fafbff 100%);
  position:relative;
}
.feature-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--red),var(--navy-800));
  border-radius:var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
.feature-card .icon{
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -4px rgba(10,20,50,.15);
  transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover .icon{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);box-shadow:0 12px 28px -6px rgba(10,20,50,.25)}

/* --- COURSE CARDS PREMIUM --- */
.course-card{
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.course-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.15),0 0 0 1px rgba(245,185,64,.15);
}
.course-card .thumb::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 50%,rgba(10,15,30,.6));
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s ease;
}
.course-card:hover .thumb::after{opacity:1}
.course-card .thumb .tag{
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.course-card:hover .thumb .tag{transform:scale(1.08)}
.course-card .meta a{
  transition:color .2s ease,transform .2s ease;
}
.course-card .meta a:hover{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* --- STATS BAND PREMIUM --- */
.stats-band{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-900) 0%,#0f1a2e 50%,var(--navy-900) 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(245,185,64,.08);
  position:relative;
}
.stats-band::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-1px;border-radius:24px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(245,185,64,.12),transparent 50%,rgba(245,185,64,.08));
  z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
}
.stats-band .cell{position:relative;z-index:1;transition:background .3s ease}
.stats-band .cell:hover{background:rgba(245,185,64,.05)}
.stats-band .num{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),#f5c952);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
}

/* --- GALLERY PREMIUM --- */
.gallery .tile{
  transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.gallery .tile:hover{
  transform:scale(1.03);z-index:3;
  box-shadow:0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.gallery .tile::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  border:2px solid transparent;border-radius:16px;
  transition:border-color .3s ease;pointer-events:none;
}
.gallery .tile:hover::before{border-color:var(--gold)}

/* --- FAQ PREMIUM --- */
.faq details{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line-dark);border-radius:16px;
  margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;
  transition:box-shadow .3s ease,border-color .3s ease;
}
.faq details:hover{box-shadow:0 8px 24px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.08)}
.faq details[open]{border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 8px 24px -6px rgba(245,185,64,.12)}
.faq summary{
  padding:20px 24px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--navy-900);
  list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  transition:color .2s ease;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{
  content:"+";font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:300;color:var(--gold);
  transition:transform .3s ease;flex-shrink:0;margin-left:16px;
}
.faq details[open] summary::after{content:"−";transform:rotate(180deg)}
.faq details[open] summary{color:var(--gold)}
.faq details p{padding:0 24px 20px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;margin:0}

/* --- SECTION DIVIDERS --- */
section{position:relative}

/* --- PROCESS STEPS PREMIUM --- */
.process .step{
  transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.process .step:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:0 15px 35px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}
.process .step .n{
  transition:transform .3s ease,background .3s ease;
}
.process .step:hover .n{
  transform:scale(1.12);
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-900);
}

/* --- SPLIT COLLAGE HOVER PREMIUM --- */
.split-collage .big{transition:transform .5s ease}
.split-collage:hover .big{transform:scale(1.02)}
.split-collage .small{
  transition:transform .5s ease;
  border-color:rgba(245,185,64,.3);
}
.split-collage:hover .small{transform:scale(1.04)}
.split-collage .tag{transition:transform .3s ease}
.split-collage:hover .tag{transform:rotate(0deg) scale(1.05)}

/* --- CHIP LIST PREMIUM --- */
.chip-list span{
  transition:transform .2s ease,background .2s ease,color .2s ease;
  cursor:default;
}
.chip-list span:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  background:var(--gold);color:#fff;
}

/* --- MARQUEE CARDS PREMIUM --- */
.marquee .card{
  border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.marquee .card:hover{
  transform:scale(1.04);z-index:3;
  box-shadow:0 15px 35px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

/* --- ORBIT GLOW --- */
.orbit .core{
  box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(245,185,64,.2),0 0 60px rgba(245,185,64,.08);
}
.orbit .node{
  transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.orbit .node:hover{
  transform:scale(1.15);
}

/* --- EYEBROW PREMIUM --- */
.eyebrow{
  position:relative;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:"——";letter-spacing:-.12em;margin-right:8px;color:var(--gold);font-weight:800;
}

/* --- BUTTON HOVER ENHANCEMENTS --- */
.btn{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.btn::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;width:0;height:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:50%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);transition:width .4s ease,height .4s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.btn:hover::after{width:300px;height:300px}
.btn-primary{transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px -4px rgba(225,28,28,.3)}
.btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px -4px rgba(245,185,64,.35)}
.btn-ghost:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* --- SCROLLBAR PREMIUM --- */
::-webkit-scrollbar{width:8px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:#f1f3f8}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-800),var(--navy-600));border-radius:4px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{background:var(--gold)}

/* --- SELECTION COLOR --- */
::selection{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-950)}

/* --- SMOOTH SCROLL --- */
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}

/* --- IMAGE CARD PREMIUM (used in ribbon band etc.) --- */
.image-card{
  transition:transform .4s ease,box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.image-card:hover{
  transform:scale(1.04);
  box-shadow:0 15px 40px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

/* --- FACILITIES IMAGES PREMIUM --- */
.grid-2 .reveal img{
  transition:transform .5s ease,box-shadow .5s ease;
}
.grid-2 .reveal:hover img{
  transform:scale(1.03);
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.15) !important;
}

/* --- POLAROID STACK PREMIUM --- */
.polaroid-stack .p{
  transition:transform .4s ease !important;
}
.polaroid-stack:hover .p1{transform:rotate(-6deg) translate(-8px,-4px) !important}
.polaroid-stack:hover .p2{transform:rotate(4deg) translate(6px,-6px) !important}
.polaroid-stack:hover .p3{transform:rotate(-3deg) translate(-4px,4px) !important}
.polaroid-stack:hover .p4{transform:rotate(6deg) translate(8px,6px) !important}