/* 
   Manju's Classes Website Rebuild
   Design System & Styling
*/

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

:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --primary-navy: #1E285C;
  --secondary-navy: #2F3B6E;
  --accent-yellow: #F6D743;
  --accent-yellow-dark: #e0be2b;
  --cta-green: #2DA77D;
  --cta-green-dark: #228866;
  --urgency-red: #E5214E;
  --bright-red: #FF3520;
  
  --text-dark: #212529;
  --headline-dark: #030A21;
  --text-muted: #727A85;
  --text-muted-secondary: #51636F;
  --bg-light: #F8F9FA;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --border-gray: #E9EEF2;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-main: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-header: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  /* Box Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(3, 10, 33, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(3, 10, 33, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(3, 10, 33, 0.08);
  --shadow-inset: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  
  /* Border Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  
  /* Layout constraints */
  --container-width: 1280px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Resets & Base Styles
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-header);
  color: var(--headline-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 2.75rem; /* 44px */
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem; /* 36px */
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem; /* 24px */
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem; /* 20px */
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-right { text-align: right; }
.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted); }
.text-primary { color: var(--primary-navy); }
.text-white { color: var(--white); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Layout Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-header h2::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.section-header p {
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }

.d-flex { display: flex; }
.align-center { align-items: center; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.flex-column { flex-direction: column; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Button Components
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--cta-green);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--cta-green-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(34, 136, 102, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

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

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

.btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  color: var(--headline-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.2);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Badge / Alert Components
   ========================================================================== */
.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-red {
  background-color: var(--urgency-red);
  color: var(--white);
}

.badge-yellow {
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  color: var(--headline-dark);
}

.badge-green {
  background-color: rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.15);
  color: var(--cta-green-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Announcement Ticker
   ========================================================================== */
.announcement-ticker {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-yellow);
  z-index: 100;
}

.ticker-wrap {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
}

.ticker-content {
  display: inline-block;
  padding-left: 100%;
  animation: ticker 40s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0 40px;
  position: relative;
}

.ticker-item::after {
  content: "•";
  color: var(--accent-yellow);
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.ticker-item:last-child::after {
  display: none;
}

.ticker-highlight {
  color: var(--accent-yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.global-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.global-header.scrolled {
  padding: 5px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.navbar {
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-left: -15px;
  margin-right: 40px;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-yellow);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-yellow);
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 65px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

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

.logo-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-yellow-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* Dropdown styling */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 15px 0;
  width: 260px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-navy);
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  padding-left: 30px;
}

/* Nested Dropdown Submenu (Desktop) */
.nav-dropdown-submenu {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-submenu-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: 100%;
  background-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 15px 0;
  width: 250px;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-yellow);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .nav-dropdown-submenu:hover .nav-submenu-content {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.submenu-trigger {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.submenu-arrow {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.phone-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.phone-icon-svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: var(--cta-green);
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 26px;
  height: 18px;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1010;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

/* Hamburger active animation */
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Carousel Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 560px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.hero-slider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), visibility var(--transition-slow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.65);
  z-index: -1;
}

.hero-slide-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.45) 0%, rgba(3, 10, 33, 0.2) 100%);
}

.hero-slide-image-only {
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

.hero-slide-image-only .hero-slide-link {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-slide-image-only .hero-slide-bg {
  filter: none !important;
  background-position: center 28%;
}

.hero-slide-image-only .hero-slide-bg::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.hero-content {
  width: 100%;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.hero-content-inner {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.hero-badge {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  color: var(--headline-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.3);
}

.hero-slide h2 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.hero-slide h2 span {
  color: var(--accent-yellow);
}

.hero-slide p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  opacity: 0.95;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.hero-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 30px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hero-list li {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--white);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.hero-list li svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: var(--accent-yellow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 10;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}

.slider-arrow.prev { left: 30px; }
.slider-arrow.next { right: 30px; }

.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Upcoming Exams Opportunity Strip
   ========================================================================== */
.upcoming-exams-strip {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.exam-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 15px 0 25px;
}

/* Gradient fade masks on the edges */
.exam-carousel-wrapper::before,
.exam-carousel-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 120px;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.exam-carousel-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-light) 0%, rgba(248, 249, 250, 0) 100%);
}

.exam-carousel-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-light) 0%, rgba(248, 249, 250, 0) 100%);
}

.exam-cards-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  width: max-content;
  padding-right: 20px; /* matches gap for mathematically perfect loop alignment */
  animation: examScroll 35s linear infinite;
}

.exam-card {
  width: 190px; /* consistent fixed width for carousel layout */
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 15px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 200px;
}

@keyframes examScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.exam-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent-yellow);
}

.exam-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.exam-card-logo {
  height: 56px;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
  display: block;
}

.exam-card-logo.clat-logo {
  height: 67px;
}

.exam-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--headline-dark);
}

.exam-card-date {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--urgency-red);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.exam-card-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cta-green-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.exam-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--cta-green);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Choose Us (Stats Proof Section with Glassmorphism)
   ========================================================================== */
#whyChooseSection {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, #f4f6fc 50%, #fffef4 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#whyChooseSection::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

#whyChooseSection::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  right: 220px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-choose-content h2 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.why-choose-text {
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.highlight-text-accent {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-size: 1.05em;
}

.stats-grid-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fcfdfe 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: left;
  
  /* 3D claymorphic / glass shadow blend */
  box-shadow: 
    0 15px 35px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.08), 
    inset 0 -6px 12px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.02), 
    inset 0 6px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Individual card accents & soft drop shadows matching card identity */
.stat-item.stat-card-gold {
  border-color: rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 
    0 12px 28px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.15), 
    inset 0 -6px 12px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.03), 
    inset 0 6px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.stat-item.stat-card-navy {
  border-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 
    0 12px 28px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.1), 
    inset 0 -6px 12px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.03), 
    inset 0 6px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.stat-item.stat-card-green {
  border-color: rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 
    0 12px 28px rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.15), 
    inset 0 -6px 12px rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.03), 
    inset 0 6px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.stat-item.stat-card-red {
  border-color: rgba(229, 33, 78, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 
    0 12px 28px rgba(229, 33, 78, 0.12), 
    inset 0 -6px 12px rgba(229, 33, 78, 0.03), 
    inset 0 6px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Hover scales and glow highlights */
.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
}
.stat-item.stat-card-gold:hover {
  border-color: rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 
    0 18px 36px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.28), 
    inset 0 -6px 12px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.03), 
    inset 0 6px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.stat-item.stat-card-navy:hover {
  border-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 
    0 18px 36px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.22), 
    inset 0 -6px 12px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.03), 
    inset 0 6px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.stat-item.stat-card-green:hover {
  border-color: rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 
    0 18px 36px rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.28), 
    inset 0 -6px 12px rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.03), 
    inset 0 6px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.stat-item.stat-card-red:hover {
  border-color: rgba(229, 33, 78, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 
    0 18px 36px rgba(229, 33, 78, 0.25), 
    inset 0 -6px 12px rgba(229, 33, 78, 0.03), 
    inset 0 6px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Icon Box Container */
.stat-icon-wrapper {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.stat-svg-icon, .course-svg-icon {
  width: 46px; /* Larger, premium sizing for transparent icons */
  height: 46px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.stat-icon-gold { background: transparent; }
.stat-icon-navy { background: transparent; }
.stat-icon-green { background: transparent; }
.stat-icon-red { background: transparent; }

.stat-info-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-fullwidth {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Explore Our Courses Section
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.course-pathway-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.course-pathway-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.2);
}

.course-pathway-header {
  padding: 30px 30px 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.course-pathway-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-pathway-card:nth-child(1) .course-pathway-icon { background-color: transparent; }
.course-pathway-card:nth-child(2) .course-pathway-icon { background-color: transparent; }
.course-pathway-card:nth-child(3) .course-pathway-icon { background-color: transparent; }

.course-pathway-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.course-pathway-body {
  padding: 10px 30px 30px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-pathway-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.results-section-header {
  max-width: 1000px;
}

.results-highlights-title {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.results-subpage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.results-highlights-title .highlight-orange,
.results-subpage-title .highlight-orange {
  color: #FF511A; /* Vibrant tech orange */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .results-highlights-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  }
  .results-subpage-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  }
}

.results-highlights-section {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.results-highlights-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.results-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.result-highlight-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.result-highlight-card:hover {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--accent-yellow-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.result-highlight-number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-yellow-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.result-highlight-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.result-highlight-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
}

/* Achievers Grid */
.achievers-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 20px 0 35px;
}

/* Gradient fade masks on the edges */
.achievers-carousel-container::before,
.achievers-carousel-container::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 150px;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.achievers-carousel-container::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-navy) 0%, rgba(30, 40, 92, 0) 100%);
}

.achievers-carousel-container::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--primary-navy) 0%, rgba(30, 40, 92, 0) 100%);
}

.achievers-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  width: max-content;
  padding-right: 20px; /* matches gap for mathematically perfect loop alignment */
  animation: achieversScroll 45s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.achievers-track .achiever-card {
  flex: 0 0 240px;
  width: 240px;
  max-width: 240px;
}

@keyframes achieversScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.achiever-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(20% - 16px); /* 5 cards visible on desktop */
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 16px 24px 16px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.achiever-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.15);
}

.achiever-photo-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1.1 / 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.achiever-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.achiever-card:hover .achiever-photo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.achiever-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: var(--headline-dark);
}

.achiever-exam {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--urgency-red);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.achiever-details {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Achiever Slider Buttons */
.achiever-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.achiever-control-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.achiever-control-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-color: var(--accent-yellow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5-Step Learning Programme
   ========================================================================== */
.learning-programme-section {
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.learning-infographic-container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.learning-infographic-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Leadership Section
   ========================================================================== */
.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.leader-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8F9FB 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 25px;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Aurora background glow effect on hover */
.leader-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.08) 0%, rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.04) 40%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

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

.leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--cta-green);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.07), 0 0 15px rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.1);
}

.leader-image-wrapper {
  width: 250px;
  height: 325px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

/* Image zoom & rotate on hover to bring it to life */
.leader-card:hover .leader-image-wrapper {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02) rotate(0.5deg);
  border-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.15);
}

.leader-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.leader-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  flex-grow: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Soft white sub-tile for name and designation with top accent bar */
.leader-profile-header {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.08);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--cta-green-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 260px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-profile-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.03) 100%);
  border-color: var(--cta-green);
  border-top-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.08);
}

.leader-profile-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-header);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-profile-header h3 {
  color: var(--headline-dark);
}

.leader-title {
  color: var(--cta-green-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-title {
  color: var(--cta-green);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.leader-quote {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 16px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-yellow);
}

.leader-message {
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Mobile responsive layout for leadership cards */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .leader-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px;
  }

  .leader-image-wrapper {
    width: 240px;
    height: 312px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .leader-card:hover .leader-image-wrapper {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.04);
  }

  .leader-quote {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-yellow);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials Slider Section (3D Coverflow Carousel)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

/* Backdrop white card */
.testimonials-backdrop-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 60px 40px 180px 40px; /* tall bottom padding so the 3d cards overlap */
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.backdrop-quote {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 60px;
  font-size: 10rem;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: serif;
  color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.04);
  user-select: none;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.testimonials-header {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.testimonials-header h2 {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  color: var(--headline-dark);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.header-accent-line {
  width: 120px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--urgency-red);
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* 3D Carousel container */
.testimonials-3d-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: -140px auto 0 auto; /* overlap the backdrop card */
  z-index: 2;
  perspective: 1200px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
}

.testimonials-3d-carousel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* 3D Card */
.testimonial-3d-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 360px;
  margin-top: -180px;
  margin-left: -160px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 
    0 15px 30px rgba(3, 10, 33, 0.08),
    0 5px 15px rgba(3, 10, 33, 0.04);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), 
              opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1),
              z-index 0.6s step-end;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Card components */
.t-card-avatar-wrapper {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  border: 3px solid var(--border-gray);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.t-card-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.t-card-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--headline-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.t-card-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cta-green-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.t-card-body {
  position: relative;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.t-card-quote-open,
.t-card-quote-close {
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-family: serif;
  color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.05);
  position: absolute;
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.t-card-quote-open {
  top: -20px;
  left: -5px;
}

.t-card-quote-close {
  bottom: -40px;
  right: -5px;
}

.t-card-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Navigation Arrows */
.t-3d-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 15;
}

.t-3d-arrow:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.t-3d-arrow.prev {
  left: -20px;
}

.t-3d-arrow.next {
  right: -20px;
}

/* Dots */
.t-3d-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.t-3d-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.t-3d-dot.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Section
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-grid {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-header {
  padding: 22px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--headline-dark);
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-card.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-normal) ease-out;
  background-color: rgba(243, 244, 245, 0.4);
}

.faq-card.active .faq-content {
  max-height: 200px;
}

.faq-content-inner {
  padding: 0 28px 24px 28px;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Final CTA Band
   ========================================================================== */
.final-cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--secondary-navy) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 60px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.final-cta-band h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.final-cta-band p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.final-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-top {
  background-color: #0d122d;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 70px 0 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.footer-col p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-about {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

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

.footer-logo-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 55px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: var(--accent-yellow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  background-color: #060817;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  padding: 24px 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-social-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Subpages Common
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--secondary-navy) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 60px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.subpage-hero h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.subpage-hero p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Split content form details */
.split-hero-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--secondary-navy) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}

.split-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.split-hero-left h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.split-hero-bullets {
  margin-top: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.split-hero-bullet-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.split-hero-bullet-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: var(--accent-yellow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Forms layout styling */
.enquiry-card-container {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.enquiry-card-container h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-align: center;
}

.enquiry-card-container p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--headline-dark);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.1);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 80px;
}

.form-error {
  color: var(--urgency-red);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
}

/* Success modal popup */
.success-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(3, 10, 33, 0.7);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.success-modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.success-modal {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 90%;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.success-modal-overlay.active .success-modal {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.success-modal-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background-color: rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.1);
  color: var(--cta-green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.success-modal h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.success-modal p {
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Course cards page templates */
.course-grid-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.detailed-course-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.detailed-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.2);
}

.course-card-header {
  padding: 24px;
  background-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.02);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.course-card-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.course-meta-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-card-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.course-card-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-stat-item {
  flex: 1;
}

.course-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-stat-val {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--headline-dark);
}

.course-card-actions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Detailed Syllabus Accordions styling */
.syllabus-page-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.3fr 0.7fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.syllabus-sidebar {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
}

.syllabus-sidebar-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
}

.syllabus-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.syllabus-nav-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
}

.syllabus-nav-link:hover, .syllabus-nav-link.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

.syllabus-accordions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 30px;
}

.syllabus-accordion-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.syllabus-accordion-header {
  padding: 24px 30px;
  background-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.syllabus-accordion-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.syllabus-accordion-header p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.syllabus-accordion-icon {
  font-size: 1.20rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.syllabus-accordion-card.active .syllabus-accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.syllabus-accordion-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-normal) ease-out;
}

.syllabus-accordion-card.active .syllabus-accordion-content {
  max-height: 1200px;
}

.syllabus-accordion-inner {
  padding: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
}

.syllabus-topics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.syllabus-topic-block {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-navy);
}

.syllabus-topic-block h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.syllabus-topic-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.syllabus-topic-list li {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 15px;
}

.syllabus-topic-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  color: var(--accent-yellow-dark);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Testimonial Page Grid Layout */
.testimonials-page-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

/* About legacy timeline styling */
.legacy-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 0;
}

.legacy-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--border-gray);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-progress-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 0%; /* Adjusted dynamically by scroll */
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: height 0.1s ease-out; /* Keeps scroll progress rendering fluid */
}

.timeline-item {
  width: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 40px;

  /* Initial hidden state — slides in from the side when visible */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
  left: 0;
  text-align: right;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
  left: 50%;
  text-align: left;
  /* Even items come from the right */
  transform: translateX(40px);
}

/* When the observer fires — item becomes visible */
.timeline-item.tl-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0) !important;
}

.timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 4px solid var(--border-gray);
  z-index: 10;
  /* Spring bounce animation curves */
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              background-color 0.4s ease,
              border-color 0.4s ease,
              box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.timeline-item.active .timeline-marker {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  transform: scale(1.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.3),
              0 0 8px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.5);
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-marker {
  right: -12px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-marker {
  left: -12px;
}

.timeline-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  /* Smooth hardware-accelerated transform zoom curves */
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s ease,
              border-color 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.timeline-item.active .timeline-card {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  border-color: var(--accent-yellow-dark);
  animation: card-glow-spread 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes card-glow-spread {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.6), 
                0 0 0 0 rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.6),
                0 10px 25px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.1);
  }
  45% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.35), 
                0 0 0 16px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.45),
                0 15px 30px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.35);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0), 
                0 0 0 28px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0),
                0 20px 45px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.38); /* Settles on a soft yellow glow shadow */
  }
}

.timeline-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

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

/* Placement modules */
.modules-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.module-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  overflow: visible; /* to allow the glow shadow to display fully */
}

/* Fills the card with a soft brand gradient on hover */
.module-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.03) 0%, rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.03) 100%);
  z-index: -2;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Fills the shadow below the card on hover */
.module-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.12), 0 5px 15px rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.08);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.module-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.025);
  border-color: var(--cta-green);
}

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

.module-card-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.05);
  color: var(--cta-green-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.module-card:hover .module-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background-color: rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.12);
}

.module-card:hover .module-card-icon svg {
  transform: scale(1.18) rotate(3deg);
}

.module-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Contact page styling */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 50px;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 30px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.contact-info-icon-container {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--accent-yellow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-details h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-info-details p {
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-map-container {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 250px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.map-badge {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.map-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--cta-green-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-slider-container { height: 480px; }
  .hero-slide h2 { font-size: 2.5rem; }

  .nav-menu {
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .header-cta {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .phone-cta {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  h1 { font-size: 2.25rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.85rem; }
  
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  
  .why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .stats-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .courses-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .results-highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  

  
  .leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  
  .course-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .syllabus-page-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  
  .syllabus-sidebar {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
  }
  
  .syllabus-nav-list {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  
  .legacy-timeline::before,
  .timeline-progress-line {
    left: 20px;
  }
  
  .timeline-item {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left !important;
    padding-left: 50px;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    left: 0;
  }
  
  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-marker,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-marker {
    left: 8px;
    right: auto;
  }
  
  .modules-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }

  body {
    padding-top: 0px;
  }
  
  .navbar {
    height: 70px;
  }
  
  .logo-container {
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px;
    left: -100%;
    width: 280px;
    height: calc(100vh - 70px);
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: left var(--transition-normal);
    z-index: 999;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  
  .nav-menu.active {
    left: 0;
  }
  
  .nav-item-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .nav-dropdown {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 10px 0;
    width: 100%;
    transform: none;
    border-top: none;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--border-gray);
    margin-left: 10px;
    margin-top: 5px;
    display: none;
  }
  
  .nav-dropdown.active {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .nav-dropdown-link {
    padding: 8px 15px;
  }
  
  .nav-submenu-content {
    position: static;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 5px 0;
    width: 100%;
    border-top: none;
    border-left: 2px dashed var(--border-gray);
    margin-left: 15px;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .nav-submenu-content.active {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .submenu-trigger.active .submenu-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }
  
  .header-cta {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-slider-container { height: 420px; }
  .hero-slide h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-slide p { font-size: 1rem; }
  

  
  .courses-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .results-highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  

  
  .testimonials-page-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .split-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  
  .course-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .modules-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  

  
  .stats-grid-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .stat-fullwidth {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  
  .course-card-actions {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .syllabus-topics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Central Government Exams & Syllabus Catalog Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.catalog-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.catalog-disclaimer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  background-color: #FFF3CD;
  border: 1px solid #FFEBAA;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent-yellow);
  padding: 15px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: #856404;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.disclaimer-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.catalog-tabs-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-gray);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.catalog-tab-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast) ease;
}

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

.catalog-tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.catalog-tab-btn.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -12px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.tab-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.filter-panel-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.search-bar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: var(--text-muted);
}

#examSearchInput {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 20px 14px 50px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast) ease;
}

#examSearchInput:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.1);
}

.filters-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.filter-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.filter-group label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--headline-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.select-wrapper select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 35px 12px 15px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--white);
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast) ease;
}

.select-wrapper select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.select-wrapper::after {
  content: '▼';
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: absolute;
  right: 15px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.filter-indicator-row {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-gray);
}

.filter-indicator-row.visible {
  display: flex;
}

.active-filters-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
}

.active-filters-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.active-filter-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.12);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.remove-filter-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.clear-filters-btn-text {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--urgency-red);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast) ease;
}

.clear-filters-btn-text:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Category Blocks */
.catalog-category-block {
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.catalog-category-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-navy);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.catalog-category-count {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.catalog-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

/* Catalog Card styling */
.exam-catalog-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal) ease;
}

.exam-catalog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.15);
}

.catalog-card-main {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
}

.catalog-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 15px;
}

.catalog-conducting-body {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.catalog-exam-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--headline-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.tag-qual, .tag-freq {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.tag-qual {
  background-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.06);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-right: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

.tag-freq {
  background-color: rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.1);
  color: var(--cta-green-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.catalog-card-details {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.detail-row {
  display: flex;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.detail-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  width: 110px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.detail-val {
  color: var(--headline-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.exam-window-highlight {
  color: var(--urgency-red);
}

.catalog-card-summary {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.catalog-card-summary strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: var(--headline-dark);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.catalog-card-summary p {
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.catalog-card-actions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Expanded Drawer */
.catalog-card-expanded-drawer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-normal) cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  background-color: #FAFBFB;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-gray);
}

.expanded-drawer-inner {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.expanded-drawer-inner h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin: 0;
}

.expanded-drawer-inner ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
}

.expanded-drawer-inner li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.expanded-syllabus-full {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.expanded-syllabus-full strong {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.expanded-syllabus-full p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
}

.drawer-contact-tip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 15px;
  background-color: rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.2);
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.drawer-contact-tip p {
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.btn-xs {
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Empty State */
.exams-empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.empty-icon-wrap {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.exams-empty-state h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--headline-dark);
}

.exams-empty-state p {
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .filters-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .catalog-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .catalog-disclaimer {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .catalog-tabs-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
  
  .catalog-tab-btn.active::after {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .catalog-tab-btn {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-gray);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--white);
  }
  
  .catalog-tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-navy);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  }
  
  .drawer-contact-tip {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .filters-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .catalog-card-actions {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Exam Roadmap and Dynamic Syllabus Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-timeline {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-step {
  flex: 1;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal) ease;
}

.timeline-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-number {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--headline-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.syllabus-subject-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.subject-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal) ease;
}

.subject-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.subject-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border-gray);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.subject-icon-wrap {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.05);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.subject-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.subject-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin: 0;
}

.subject-topics-list {
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
}

.subject-topics-list li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Exam Pattern and Selection Badges */
.pattern-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.pattern-stat-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: start;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal) ease;
}

.pattern-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.timeline-step-detail-badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.timeline-step-detail-badge.merit-badge {
  background-color: rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.1);
  color: var(--cta-green-dark);
}

.timeline-step-detail-badge.qualifying-badge {
  background-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .roadmap-timeline {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .syllabus-subject-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .subject-topics-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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


/* ==========================================================================
   About Page — Mission & Vision Section
   ========================================================================== */
.mv-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

/* Two-column layout */
.mv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

/* Card item wrapper to prevent jitter */
.mv-card-item {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}

.mv-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  /* Base shadow */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(3, 10, 33, 0.04);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Smooth Hardware-Accelerated Shadow Layer with Yellow Glow */
.mv-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(3, 10, 33, 0.12),
              0 15px 35px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.2);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hover effects */
.mv-card-item:hover .mv-card {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
}

.mv-card-item:hover .mv-card::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Border colors for cards on hover */
.mv-card-item:hover .mv-card--mission {
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.mv-card-item:hover .mv-card--vision-box {
  border-color: var(--accent-yellow-dark);
}

/* Heading styled in brand navy, enlarged, extra bold and centered */
.mv-heading {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.mv-heading--vision {
  color: var(--accent-yellow-dark);
}

/* Interactive underline accent */
.mv-heading::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 50px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: currentColor;
  margin: 12px auto 0 auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.mv-card-item:hover .mv-heading::after {
  width: 85px;
}

/* Body text centered with constrained width for readability */
.mv-body {
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 20px auto 0 auto;
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* Responsive: stack vertically on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mv-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page — Stats Section (White Tiles on Blue Background)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #090c23, #1e285a, #2c449c, #161d47);
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  animation: stats-gradient-move 18s ease infinite;
  padding: 80px 0;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@keyframes stats-gradient-move {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .about-stats-section {
    animation: none;
    background-size: 100% 100%;
  }
}

.about-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

/* Parent grid wrapper to handle mouse hover space cleanly without jitter */
.about-stats-item {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}

/* White tiles (cards) separating the stats from the blue background */
.about-stats-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 45px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  /* Base shadow (pushed slightly darker to cleanly pop the tile from the dark blue gradient) */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  /* Smooth hardware accelerated transform transitions */
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1; /* Keep pseudo-elements layered behind content */
}

/* Smooth Hardware-Accelerated Shadow Glow Layer */
.about-stats-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.65);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hover Accent Top Line */
.about-stats-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: var(--accent-yellow-dark);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform-origin: center;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Animations triggered when the parent item is hovered */
.about-stats-item:hover .about-stats-card {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.3);
}

.about-stats-item:hover .about-stats-card::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.about-stats-item:hover .about-stats-card::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Giant numbers in bold yellow/gold */
.about-stats-number {
  display: inline-block; /* Essential for transform animations */
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-yellow-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  /* Hardware rendering optimizations */
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-stats-item:hover .about-stats-number {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateZ(0);
}

/* Description labels in navy blue */
.about-stats-label {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Responsive grid overrides for stats section */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .about-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .about-stats-card {
    padding: 35px 25px;
  }
  
  .about-stats-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page — Why Choose Us (Excel Cards with Images)
   ========================================================================== */
.excel-card-item {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}

.excel-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Base shadow */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(3, 10, 33, 0.04);
  /* Smooth hardware accelerated transitions */
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1; /* Keep shadow layering behind content */
}

/* Smooth Hardware-Accelerated Shadow Glow Layer */
.excel-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(3, 10, 33, 0.15);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.excel-card-item:hover .excel-card {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
  border-color: var(--cta-green);
}

.excel-card-item:hover .excel-card::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.excel-card-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.excel-card-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.excel-card-item:hover .excel-card-image {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.excel-card-content {
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.excel-card-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.excel-card-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Highlight Testimonials Grid & Color Pop-ups
   ========================================================================== */
.highlight-testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .highlight-testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .highlight-testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.highlight-testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 35px 30px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: visible; /* to show the glow */
}

/* Layering hardware-accelerated color popups via ::after */
.highlight-testimonial-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Color glow modifiers matching brand palette */
.highlight-testimonial-card.glow-blue::after {
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.12), 0 5px 15px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.08);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.02), transparent 70%);
}

.highlight-testimonial-card.glow-yellow::after {
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.22), 0 5px 15px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.12);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.04), transparent 70%);
}

.highlight-testimonial-card.glow-green::after {
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.18), 0 5px 15px rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.08);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.03), transparent 70%);
}

/* Hover transitions (premium spring-like translation & scale) */
.highlight-testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.025);
}

.highlight-testimonial-card.glow-blue:hover {
  border-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.25);
}

.highlight-testimonial-card.glow-yellow:hover {
  border-color: rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.45);
}

.highlight-testimonial-card.glow-green:hover {
  border-color: rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.35);
}

.highlight-testimonial-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card components styling */
.highlight-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.highlight-card-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-gray);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.highlight-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.highlight-card-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--headline-dark);
}

.highlight-card-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.glow-blue .highlight-card-role {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.glow-yellow .highlight-card-role {
  color: var(--accent-yellow-dark);
}

.glow-green .highlight-card-role {
  color: var(--cta-green-dark);
}

.highlight-card-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-height: 90px;
}

.highlight-card-quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 5rem;
  font-family: serif;
  color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.03);
  top: -10px;
  right: 15px;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Placement Training - Target Program Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.program-target-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .program-target-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

.program-target-item {
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.program-target-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 45px 35px;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  overflow: visible; /* to show the glow */
}

/* Layering hardware-accelerated color popups via ::after */
.program-target-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Color glow modifiers matching brand palette */
.program-target-card.target-college::after {
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.12), 0 5px 15px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.08);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.02), transparent 70%);
}

.program-target-card.target-seekers::after {
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.18), 0 5px 15px rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.08);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.03), transparent 70%);
}

/* Buttery smooth interactive hover pop-up */
.program-target-item:hover .program-target-card {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.025);
}

.program-target-item:hover .program-target-card.target-college {
  border-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.3);
}

.program-target-item:hover .program-target-card.target-seekers {
  border-color: rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.4);
}

.program-target-item:hover .program-target-card::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card inner typography */
.program-target-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: color var(--transition-normal);
}

.target-college .program-target-title {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.target-seekers .program-target-title {
  color: var(--cta-green-dark);
}

/* Elegant explanation style (proper font spacing, word spacing) */
.program-target-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary);
  word-spacing: 0.08em;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Module card SVG icon dimensions */
.module-card-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Placement Training - Program Benefits Overhaul
   ========================================================================== */
.benefit-highlight-item {
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.benefit-highlight-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  overflow: visible; /* to show the spreading ripple glow */
}

/* Layering hardware-accelerated color popups via ::after */
.benefit-highlight-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.2), 0 5px 15px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.1);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.05), transparent 70%);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Yellow and blue spreading animation (ripple glow effect) */
@keyframes benefit-ripple {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.25), 0 0 0 0 rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.25);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(30, 40, 92, 0), 0 0 0 25px rgba(246, 215, 67, 0);
  }
}

/* Buttery-smooth pop-up and ripple trigger on hover */
.benefit-highlight-item:hover .benefit-highlight-card {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: var(--accent-yellow);
  animation: benefit-ripple 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.benefit-highlight-item:hover .benefit-highlight-card::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Typography styles */
.benefit-highlight-number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-yellow-dark); /* Keep yellow font yellow (high-contrast variant) */
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: block;
}

.benefit-highlight-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy); /* Make white font brand blue font */
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.benefit-highlight-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted-secondary); /* Elegant subtitle color */
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Dominant uppercase benefits title style */
.benefits-main-title {
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-size: 2.6rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  margin-bottom: 15px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile Responsiveness Overrides
   ========================================================================== */

/* Stacking 2-column grids on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
  .grid-3, .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile Header call button */
.mobile-phone-btn {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.15);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: 15px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-phone-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: var(--cta-green);
}

.mobile-phone-btn:hover {
  background-color: rgba(45, 167, 125, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mobile-phone-btn {
    display: flex;
  }
  .logo-container {
    margin-right: 10px;
  }
}

/* Mobile Drawer CTAs */
.mobile-drawer-cta {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding-top: 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gray);
}

.mobile-drawer-cta .phone-cta {
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mobile-drawer-cta {
    display: flex;
  }
}

/* Mobile Menu Backdrop Overlay */
.nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(3, 10, 33, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 998;
}

.nav-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Subpage Hero mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .subpage-hero {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }
  .subpage-hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
  }
  .subpage-hero p {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }
}

/* 3D Testimonials Mobile scaling */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .testimonial-3d-card {
    width: 270px !important;
    height: 350px !important;
    margin-left: -135px !important;
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
  }
  .testimonials-3d-carousel {
    height: 380px !important;
  }
  .t-card-avatar-wrapper {
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 60px !important;
  }
  .t-card-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }
  .t-card-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }
}

/* Hero Slider mobile adjustments to match desktop layout scaled down */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-slider-container {
    height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
  }
  .slider-arrow {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }
  .slider-arrow.prev { left: 8px !important; }
  .slider-arrow.next { right: 8px !important; }
  
  .slider-dots {
    bottom: 12px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .slider-dot {
    width: 8px !important;
    height: 8px !important;
  }
  .slider-dot.active {
    width: 20px !important;
  }
  
  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    padding: 3px 8px !important;
  }
  .hero-slide h2 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }
  .hero-slide p {
    display: none !important; /* Hide description on mobile to fit text cleanly */
  }
  .hero-actions {
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  /* Support containing Slide 1 & 3 to prevent edge cropping on mobile/tablet */
  .hero-slide-image-only .hero-slide-bg,
  .hero-slide-contain-mobile .hero-slide-bg {
    background-size: contain !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
    background-position: center center !important;
    background-color: var(--primary-navy) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-slide h2 {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    padding: 5px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }
  .slider-arrow {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Syllabus details responsive styles */
.syllabus-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.details-main-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 30px;
}

.details-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 30px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.details-parameters-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .syllabus-details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 30px !important;
  }
  .details-sidebar {
    position: static !important;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .details-parameters-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 15px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Additional Mobile Responsiveness & Proportion Fixes
   ========================================================================== */

/* Scale Brand Logo in Header */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 52px !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 46px !important;
  }
}

/* Hide Testimonials Slider Navigation Arrows */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .t-3d-arrow {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Stat Items Responsive Proportion Tweaks */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .enquiry-card-container {
    padding: 20px !important;
  }
  
  .contact-info-card {
    padding: 16px !important;
    gap: 15px !important;
  }

  .results-subpage-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
  }
}

/* Final CTA Band styling */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .final-cta-band {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }
  .final-cta-band h2 {
    font-size: 1.65rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .final-cta-band p {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* Thin edge blurs and card scaling for carousels on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Subtle edge gradient blurs on mobile/tablet */
  .exam-carousel-wrapper::before,
  .exam-carousel-wrapper::after,
  .achievers-carousel-container::before,
  .achievers-carousel-container::after {
    display: block !important;
    width: 25px !important;
  }

  /* Scale down cards in carousels for mobile screens */
  .exam-card {
    width: 125px !important;
    min-height: 140px !important;
    padding: 10px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
  }
  .exam-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }
  .exam-card-date {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }
  .exam-card-link {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    padding: 3px 6px !important;
  }
  .exam-card-logo {
    height: 20px !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  }
  
  .achievers-track .achiever-card {
    flex: 0 0 135px !important;
    width: 135px !important;
    max-width: 135px !important;
    padding: 8px 8px 12px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
  }
  .achievers-track .achiever-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  }
  .achievers-track .achiever-exam {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  }
  .achievers-track .achiever-details {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }
  .achievers-track .achiever-photo-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
  }
}

/* Display Achievers grid in 2 columns on mobile results page */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  #achieversGrid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 15px !important;
  }
  #achieversGrid .achiever-card {
    padding: 10px 10px 15px 10px !important;
  }
  #achieversGrid .achiever-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }
  #achieversGrid .achiever-exam {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  #achieversGrid .achiever-details {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  }
  #achieversGrid .achiever-photo-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }
}

/* Global mobile padding reduction (eliminate giant vertical spacing) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding: 35px 0 !important;
  }
  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 25px !important;
  }
  .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .section-header p {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }
}

/* Compact Card Layout for Course Pathway cards on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .courses-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .courses-container > div:last-child {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
  }
  .course-pathway-card {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    padding: 16px !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-gray) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
  }
  .course-pathway-header {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }
  .course-pathway-icon {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .course-pathway-card:nth-child(1) .course-pathway-icon {
    background-color: rgba(30, 40, 92, 0.08) !important;
  }
  .course-pathway-card:nth-child(2) .course-pathway-icon {
    background-color: rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.08) !important;
  }
  .course-pathway-card:nth-child(3) .course-pathway-icon {
    background-color: rgba(246, 215, 67, 0.12) !important;
  }
  .course-svg-icon {
    width: 22px !important;
    height: 22px !important;
  }
  .course-pathway-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--primary-navy) !important;
  }
  .course-pathway-body {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }
  .course-pathway-desc {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .course-pathway-card .btn {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    position: static !important;
    height: auto !important;
    line-height: inherit !important;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease !important;
  }
}

/* Stats grids - convert linear tower blocks into clean 2-column grids */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-grid-container,
  #resultsStatsSection .grid-4 {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  
  .stat-item {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 14px 10px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  }
  
  .stat-icon-wrapper {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
  .stat-svg-icon {
    width: 20px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
  }
  .stat-info-wrapper {
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.725rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    color: var(--text-muted-secondary) !important;
  }

  .stat-fullwidth {
    grid-column: span 2 !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .stat-fullwidth .stat-icon-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }
  .stat-fullwidth .stat-info-wrapper {
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }
  .stat-fullwidth .stat-label {
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .results-highlights-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .results-highlights-grid > div:last-child {
    grid-column: span 2 !important;
  }
  .result-highlight-card {
    padding: 16px 12px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  }
  .result-highlight-number {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  }
  .result-highlight-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  }
  .result-highlight-sub {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }
}

/* Dynamic exam catalog cards scaling on mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .catalog-card-main {
    padding: 16px !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .catalog-exam-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }
  .catalog-card-details {
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .detail-row {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  .detail-label {
    width: 95px !important;
  }
  .catalog-card-summary {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .catalog-card-actions {
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .catalog-card-actions .btn {
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  }
}

/* Accordion transition styles for syllabus dynamic subjects details */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .subject-card .subject-topics-list {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 15px !important;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  }
  .subject-card.active .subject-topics-list {
    max-height: 600px;
    margin-top: 15px !important;
    padding: 0 15px 15px 15px !important;
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .subject-card .subject-toggle-arrow {
    display: inline-block !important;
  }
  .subject-card.active .subject-toggle-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .subject-card .subject-toggle-arrow {
    display: none !important;
  }
}