/* Laptop / Small Desktop Spacing (769px - 1280px) */
@media (max-width: 1280px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .nav-container {
    padding: 12px 24px !important;
  }
  .nav-brand {
    margin-right: 24px !important;
  }
  .nav-links {
    gap: 16px !important;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  }
  .enquire-btn {
    margin-left: 20px !important;
    padding: 9px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }
}



/* ==========================================
   28. SPACIOUS & ELEGANT TOP NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================== */

#header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(15, 6, 35, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar {
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1400px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  padding: 14px 40px !important;
}

/* Brand Logo (Stacked, Not Colliding Horizontally) */
.nav-brand {
  margin-right: 48px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 3px !important;
}

.brand-name-group {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
}

.brand-bright {
  color: #f59e0b !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
}

.brand-educare {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
}

.brand-tagline-sub {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

/* Navigation Links - Generous, Even Spacing */
.nav-links {
  display: flex !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  gap: 28px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-size: 0.93rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  padding: 6px 2px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  position: relative !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: -2px !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 0 !important;
  height: 2px !important;
  background: #f59e0b !important;
  transition: width 0.3s ease !important;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
  width: 100% !important;
}

/* ENQUIRE NOW Button - Generously Separated */
.enquire-btn {
  margin-left: 48px !important;
  background: #f59e0b !important;
  color: #1e0944 !important;
  padding: 11px 26px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.enquire-btn:hover {
  background: #d97706 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5) !important;
}



/* ==========================================
   27. PREMIUM HERO & MOVABLE BANNER CAROUSEL
   ========================================== */

/* Ambient Glowing Background Orbs */
.hero {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  min-height: 90vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, #3b0764 0%, #1e0944 50%, #0f0426 100%) !important;
  padding-top: 100px !important;
}
.hero-glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: 1;
}
.glow-orb-1 {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: #2563eb;
  top: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  animation: floatOrb 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.glow-orb-2 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: #d4a017;
  bottom: 60px;
  right: -100px;
  animation: floatOrb 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
@keyframes floatOrb {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.15); }
}

.hero-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1240px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Hero Badge Pill */
.hero-badge-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-badge-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f59e0b;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}
.hero-badge-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  padding-left: 8px;
}

/* Quick Trust items below buttons */
.hero-quick-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-mini-item {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.trust-mini-item .t-check {
  color: #10b981;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* MOVABLE BANNER SLIDER */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 530px;
  height: 390px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
  background: #0f0426;
}
.hero-slider-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
}
.hero-slide-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.hero-slide-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 4, 38, 0.05) 0%, rgba(15, 4, 38, 0.3) 45%, rgba(15, 4, 38, 0.92) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-slide-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 5;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.slide-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid #f59e0b;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.hero-slide-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.hero-slide-content p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Floating Glassmorphic Badges */
.hero-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(30, 9, 68, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.badge-top-right {
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  animation: floatBadge1 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.badge-bottom-left {
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  animation: floatBadge2 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes floatBadge1 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
@keyframes floatBadge2 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(8px); }
}
.hero-floating-badge .badge-star,
.hero-floating-badge .badge-icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}
.hero-floating-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero-floating-badge small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #f59e0b;
}

/* Slider Controls (Next / Prev) */
.hero-slider-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 4, 38, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 8;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.hero-slider-btn:hover {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #1e0944;
  border-color: #f59e0b;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}
.prev-btn { left: 14px; }
.next-btn { right: 14px; }

/* Slider Dots */
.hero-slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 7px;
  z-index: 9;
}
.slider-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0;
}
.slider-dot.active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #f59e0b;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
}

/* FULL-WIDTH MOVABLE TICKER / MARQUEE BAR */
.hero-marquee-bar {
  width: 100% !important;
  background: rgba(15, 6, 35, 0.96) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  padding: 14px 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 -5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marqueeTicker 30s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero-marquee-bar:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes marqueeTicker {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.marquee-item .m-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.m-dot {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
  .hero-slider-container {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 310px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .hero-slide-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .hero-slide-content p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .hero-floating-badge {
    padding: 6px 10px;
  }
  .hero-floating-badge strong {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .hero-floating-badge small {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  .hero-quick-trust {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .marquee-item {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================
   BRIGHT EDUCARE — BLUEPRINT DESIGN SYSTEM
   Deep Purple | Royal Blue | White | Dark Charcoal | Light Grey
   ========================================== */

:root {
  --primary: #2e1065;           /* Deep Purple primary brand */
  --primary-dark: #1e0944;      /* Darker rich purple */
  --primary-light: #3b0764;     /* Purple accent */
  --primary-medium: #2563eb;    /* Royal Blue secondary */
  --primary-blue: #1d4ed8;      /* Royal Blue deep */
  --accent-gold: #d4a017;       /* Refined gold accent */
  --accent-gold-light: #f59e0b; /* Bright gold highlight */
  
  --bg-white: #ffffff;
  --bg-light: #f8fafc;
  --bg-light-alt: #f1f5f9;
  --bg-dark: #1e0944;
  
  --text-main: #1f2937;         /* Dark Charcoal text */
  --text-muted: #4b5563;        /* Subdued text */
  --text-light: #64748b;        /* Meta text */
  
  --gray-50: #f8fafc;
  --gray-100: #f1f5f9;
  --gray-200: #e2e8f0;
  --gray-300: #cbd5e1;
  --gray-700: #334155;
  --gray-800: #1e293b;
  --gray-900: #0f172a;
  
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  
  --font-primary: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-accent: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* Header & Navbar */
.brand-name-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.brand-bright {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.brand-educare {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.brand-tagline-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e0944 0%, #2e1065 50%, #1e1b4b 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 110px;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  color: #f59e0b;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.highlight-gradient {
  color: #f59e0b;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero-target {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hero-support {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* Hero Bottom Strip */
.hero-bottom-strip {
  background: rgba(15, 6, 35, 0.9);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.strip-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.strip-item {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.strip-sep {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* 3. Trust Strip */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}
.trust-container {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 12px;
}
.trust-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.trust-check {
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.trust-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

/* Headings & Badges */
.section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}
.section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(46, 16, 101, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 16, 101, 0.2);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.section-badge.light-badge {
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  color: #f59e0b;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title.light-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.section-subtitle.light-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.highlight-purple {
  color: var(--primary);
}
.highlight-gold {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* 4. Programs Section */
.programs-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--bg-light);
}
.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.program-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(46, 16, 101, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--primary-medium);
}
.program-card.featured-program {
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(46, 16, 101, 0.12);
}
.featured-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.program-icon-badge {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.program-level {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.program-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.program-board {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.program-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.program-card-footer .btn {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* 5. Differentiator Section */
.differentiator-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: var(--bg-white);
}
.process-flow-visual {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 40px auto 30px auto;
  max-width: 1050px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.flow-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  min-width: 110px;
}
.flow-step.highlight-step {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.flow-step.highlight-step .flow-step-num {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.flow-step.highlight-step .flow-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.flow-step-num {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.flow-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.flow-arrow {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}
.differentiator-desc {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.differentiator-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.diff-card {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.diff-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.diff-icon {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.diff-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.diff-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 6. Why Section */
.why-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: var(--bg-light);
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.why-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--primary-medium);
}
.why-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.why-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.why-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 7. Parent Section */
.parent-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.parent-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.parent-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.parent-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.parent-expectations {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.exp-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.exp-check {
  color: #10b981;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.exp-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.parent-image-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.parent-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* 8. Faculty Section */
.faculty-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: var(--bg-light);
}
.faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faculty-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.faculty-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}
.faculty-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faculty-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.subject-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.faculty-details {
  padding: 20px;
}
.faculty-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.faculty-qual {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.faculty-exp {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.faculty-spec {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  padding-top: 8px;
}

/* 9. Results Section */
.results-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e0944 0%, #2e1065 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.genuine-results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
}
.result-metric-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.metric-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f59e0b;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.results-image-banner {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.results-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.results-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(30, 9, 68, 0.9) 0%, rgba(30, 9, 68, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 24px 32px;
}
.results-image-overlay h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.success-stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.story-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
}
.story-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #1e0944;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.story-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.story-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 10. Scholarship Section */
.scholarship-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: var(--bg-white);
}
.scholarship-card-prominent {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e0944 0%, #2e1065 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 50px 48px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(46, 16, 101, 0.25);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  position: relative;
}
.scholarship-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: #f59e0b;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.scholarship-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.scholarship-tagline {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.scholarship-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
  text-align: left;
}
.sch-detail-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.sch-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sch-val {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.scholarship-note {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* 11. Career Section */
.career-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: var(--bg-light);
}
.career-milestones-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
}
.career-milestone-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}
.milestone-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.career-milestone-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.path-visual {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  background: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.path-arrow {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: bold;
}
.career-milestone-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.career-center-btn {
  text-align: center;
}

/* 12. Free Counselling Section */
.free-counselling-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e1065 0%, #1e1b4b 100%);
  padding: 60px 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.counselling-banner-inner {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.counselling-text {
  max-width: 680px;
}
.cta-mini-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f59e0b;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.counselling-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.counselling-text p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 13. Testimonials */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: var(--bg-white);
}
.testimonials-simple-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.testimonial-simple-card {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.stars-simple {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.testimonial-quote-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-by {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0;
}
.testimonial-disclaimer {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-top: 36px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* 14. Contact Section */
.contact-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: var(--bg-light);
}
.centre-info-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.centre-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.centre-pin-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.centre-title-group h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.centre-address {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.centre-contact-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.row-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.row-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.row-val {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-medium);
}
.centre-action-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.map-embed-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

/* 15. Final CTA */
.final-cta-section {
  padding: 80px 24px;
  background: #1e0944;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
}
.final-cta-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
  color: #f59e0b;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.final-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.final-cta-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.final-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary-medium);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-secondary-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.btn-secondary-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-gold {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #1e0944;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: #d97706;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-gold-large {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #1e0944;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.btn-gold-large:hover {
  background: #d97706;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-gold-pulse {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #1e0944;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}
.btn-gold-pulse:hover {
  background: #d97706;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-whatsapp {
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #1eb954;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Footer Sub Loc */
.footer-sub-loc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* 17. MOBILE FIXED BOTTOM BAR */
.mobile-bottom-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 9999;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.bottom-bar-action {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  gap: 2px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.bottom-bar-action:active {
  background: var(--gray-100);
}
.bottom-bar-action .bar-icon {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.bottom-bar-action.whatsapp-action {
  color: #15803d;
}
.bottom-bar-action.enquire-action {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.bottom-bar-action.enquire-action:active {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .faculty-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .genuine-results-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .parent-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .parent-img { height: 320px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 60px; /* Space for mobile fixed bar */
  }
  .mobile-bottom-bar {
    display: flex;
  }
  .whatsapp-float {
    bottom: 74px; /* Move above fixed bar */
  }
  .back-to-top {
    bottom: 74px; /* Move above fixed bar */
  }
  .hero { padding-top: 90px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .hero-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .trust-container { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .trust-label { width: 100%; border-left: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .trust-items { justify-content: center; }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .differentiator-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faculty-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .genuine-results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .metric-number { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .success-stories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .scholarship-card-prominent { padding: 36px 20px; }
  .scholarship-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .scholarship-details-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .career-milestones-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-simple-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .counselling-banner-inner { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .counselling-action { width: 100%; }
  .counselling-action .btn { width: 100%; }
  .parent-expectations { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   BRIGHT EDUCARE - Premium Coaching Institute Website
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. COLOR PALETTE & VARIABLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Colors */
  --primary: #0a1628; /* deep navy */
  --primary-light: #1a2d50; /* navy */
  --primary-medium: #2563eb; /* royal blue */
  --primary-blue: #3b82f6; /* bright blue */
  --accent-gold: #d4a017; /* gold */
  --accent-gold-light: #f0c040; /* light gold */
  --accent-red: #dc2626; /* subtle red */
  
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #f8fafc;
  --gray-50: #f9fafb;
  --gray-100: #f3f4f6;
  --gray-200: #e5e7eb;
  --gray-300: #d1d5db;
  --gray-500: #6b7280;
  --gray-600: #4b5563;
  --gray-700: #374151;
  --gray-800: #1f2937;
  --gray-900: #111827;
  
  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  
  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  
  /* Animations & Transitions */
  --transition: all 0.3s ease;
  
  /* Fonts */
  --font-primary: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. RESET & BASE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  color: var(--gray-800);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.section-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  position: relative;
}

.section-container > .section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-gold-light));
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

.section-container > .section-label, 
.section-container > .section-title, 
.section-container > .section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. SCROLL PROGRESS BAR & PRELOADER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-medium), var(--accent-gold));
  z-index: 10000;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.1s;
}

.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: #0a1628;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 99999;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}
.preloader.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}
.preloader-content { text-align: center; }
.preloader-logo { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.preloader-logo .brand-bright { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.5rem; color: #d4a017; }
.preloader-logo .brand-educare { font-size: 2.5rem; color: white; font-weight: 300; }
.preloader-bar { width: 200px; height: 3px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; margin: 0 auto; }
.preloader-progress { height: 100%; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #d4a017); border-radius: 3px; animation: preloaderProgress 1.5s ease forwards; }
@keyframes preloaderProgress { to { width: 100%; } }

.cursor-glow {
  position: fixed;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,99,235,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}
.cursor-glow.visible {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. BUTTONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-medium), var(--primary-blue));
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37,99,235,0.4);
}

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

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

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: white;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: white;
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: white;
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #20bd5a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-gold-light));
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. HEADER / NAVBAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

#header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.navbar {
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

#header.scrolled .nav-container {
  padding: 12px 24px;
}

.brand-logo {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.brand-bright {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.brand-educare {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: white;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover, 
.nav-links a.active {
  color: white;
}

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

.enquire-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-gold-light));
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.enquire-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1001;
  padding: 5px;
}

.hamburger span {
  width: 25px;
  height: 2px;
  background: white;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. HERO SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #0a1628, #1a2d50, #0f2040, #162a4a);
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  animation: gradientShift 15s ease infinite;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 80px;
}
@keyframes gradientShift {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-particles .particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: particleFloat var(--duration, 8s) var(--delay, 0s) ease-in-out infinite;
}

.particle:nth-child(1) { top: 10%; left: 5%; width: 3px; height: 3px; --duration: 8s; --delay: 0s; background: rgba(212,160,23,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(2) { top: 20%; left: 15%; width: 5px; height: 5px; --duration: 12s; --delay: 1s; background: rgba(37,99,235,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(3) { top: 15%; left: 35%; width: 4px; height: 4px; --duration: 10s; --delay: 2s; background: rgba(212,160,23,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(4) { top: 25%; left: 55%; width: 6px; height: 6px; --duration: 15s; --delay: 3s; background: rgba(37,99,235,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(5) { top: 10%; left: 75%; width: 3px; height: 3px; --duration: 9s; --delay: 4s; background: rgba(212,160,23,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(6) { top: 35%; left: 85%; width: 4px; height: 4px; --duration: 11s; --delay: 0s; background: rgba(37,99,235,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(7) { top: 45%; left: 95%; width: 5px; height: 5px; --duration: 14s; --delay: 1s; background: rgba(212,160,23,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(8) { top: 55%; left: 80%; width: 2px; height: 2px; --duration: 7s; --delay: 2s; background: rgba(37,99,235,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(9) { top: 65%; left: 60%; width: 4px; height: 4px; --duration: 13s; --delay: 3s; background: rgba(212,160,23,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(10) { top: 75%; left: 40%; width: 5px; height: 5px; --duration: 10s; --delay: 4s; background: rgba(37,99,235,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(11) { top: 85%; left: 20%; width: 6px; height: 6px; --duration: 16s; --delay: 0s; background: rgba(212,160,23,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(12) { top: 95%; left: 10%; width: 3px; height: 3px; --duration: 8s; --delay: 1s; background: rgba(37,99,235,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(13) { top: 80%; left: 5%; width: 4px; height: 4px; --duration: 11s; --delay: 2s; background: rgba(212,160,23,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(14) { top: 60%; left: 15%; width: 5px; height: 5px; --duration: 14s; --delay: 3s; background: rgba(37,99,235,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(15) { top: 50%; left: 25%; width: 2px; height: 2px; --duration: 9s; --delay: 4s; background: rgba(212,160,23,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(16) { top: 40%; left: 30%; width: 4px; height: 4px; --duration: 12s; --delay: 0s; background: rgba(37,99,235,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(17) { top: 30%; left: 45%; width: 5px; height: 5px; --duration: 15s; --delay: 1s; background: rgba(212,160,23,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(18) { top: 20%; left: 65%; width: 3px; height: 3px; --duration: 8s; --delay: 2s; background: rgba(37,99,235,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(19) { top: 35%; left: 70%; width: 6px; height: 6px; --duration: 13s; --delay: 3s; background: rgba(212,160,23,0.3); }
.particle:nth-child(20) { top: 55%; left: 50%; width: 4px; height: 4px; --duration: 10s; --delay: 4s; background: rgba(37,99,235,0.3); }

@keyframes particleFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1); opacity: 0.3; }
  25% { transform: translateY(-30px) translateX(10px) scale(1.5); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px) translateX(-15px) scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
  75% { transform: translateY(-40px) translateX(20px) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.hero-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.typed-container {
  display: block;
  min-height: 1.2em;
}
.typed-text {
  color: #d4a017;
}
.cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 3px;
  height: 1em;
  background: #d4a017;
  margin-left: 4px;
  animation: blink 1s step-end infinite;
  vertical-align: text-bottom;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0; } }

.hero-stats-mini {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.hero-mini-stat {
  text-align: center;
}
.mini-stat-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #d4a017;
}
.mini-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-graphic {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.shape-1 {
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  top: 35px;
  left: 35px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3), rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1));
  border: 2px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.shape-2 {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  top: 70px;
  left: 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2), rgba(240, 192, 64, 0.05));
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
  animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.shape-3 {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  top: 110px;
  left: 110px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  animation: float 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-icon {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 2rem;
  animation: floatIcon 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.icon-book { top: 20px; left: 50px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.icon-atom { top: 40px; right: 30px; animation-delay: 1s; }
.icon-formula { bottom: 60px; left: 20px; animation-delay: 2s; font-family: serif; font-size: 2.5rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); }
.icon-grad { bottom: 30px; right: 60px; animation-delay: 3s; }
.icon-target { top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); font-size: 3rem; animation-delay: 0.5s; }

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px); }
}

@keyframes floatIcon {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(5deg); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. STATS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-section {
  background: white;
  padding: 60px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.stats-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  position: relative;
}
.stat-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-medium), var(--accent-gold));
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.stat-item:hover::after {
  width: 50%;
}
.stat-item:hover {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.stat-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.08), rgba(212,160,23,0.06));
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.stat-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. ABOUT SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
  position: relative;
}

.about-decorative {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.deco-dot {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.1), rgba(212,160,23,0.1));
}
.deco-dot:nth-child(1) { width: 120px; height: 120px; top: -30px; right: -30px; }
.deco-dot:nth-child(2) { width: 80px; height: 80px; bottom: 40px; left: -20px; }
.deco-dot:nth-child(3) { width: 60px; height: 60px; top: 50%; right: 10%; }

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-text .section-label, 
.about-text .section-title {
  text-align: left;
}
.about-text .section-title::after {
  display: none;
}

.about-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}

.feature-icon {
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-medium), var(--primary-blue));
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.about-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-medium), var(--accent-gold));
}

.card-shine {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.card-shine::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    transparent 40%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 45%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 50%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 55%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%) translateY(-100%) rotate(0deg);
  transition: none;
}
.about-card:hover .card-shine::after,
.scholarship-card:hover .card-shine::after {
  animation: shine 0.8s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes shine {
  to { transform: translateX(100%) translateY(100%) rotate(0deg); }
}

.about-card-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-card p {
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-card-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

.about-card-stats > div {
  text-align: center;
}

.about-card-stats strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-card-stats span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. COURSES SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.courses-section {
  background: white;
}

.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.course-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, transparent);
  z-index: -1;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}
.course-card:hover .card-glow {
  opacity: 1;
  inset: -2px;
}
.course-card[data-color='blue'] .card-glow { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #3b82f6, #60a5fa); }
.course-card[data-color='green'] .card-glow { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #10b981, #34d399); }
.course-card[data-color='orange'] .card-glow { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706, #f59e0b, #fbbf24); }
.course-card[data-color='red'] .card-glow { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626, #ef4444, #f87171); }
.course-card[data-color='purple'] .card-glow { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #8b5cf6, #a78bfa); }

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.course-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.course-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.course-desc {
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.course-features li {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  color: var(--gray-600);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.course-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-btn::after {
  content: '→';
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

.course-btn:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. WHY BRIGHT SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.why-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-medium), var(--accent-gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.why-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.why-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.08), rgba(212,160,23,0.08));
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.15), rgba(212,160,23,0.15));
}

.why-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. RESULTS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.results-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.results-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(212,160,23,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(37,99,235,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.results-section .section-label {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.results-section .section-title {
  color: white;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.results-section .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.results-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.result-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.result-card.featured {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(212,160,23,0.4);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.result-card.featured .result-score {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
}
.result-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(212,160,23,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.result-card:hover .result-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

.result-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.result-card.featured:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-6px);
}

.result-score {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.result-score .percent {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.result-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  position: relative;
}

.result-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  position: relative;
}

.results-more {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. SCHOLARSHIPS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.scholarship-section {
  background: white;
  text-align: center;
}

.scholarship-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.glow-border {
  position: relative;
}
.glow-border::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4a017, #f0c040, #d4a017, #f0c040);
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  animation: glowRotate 3s linear infinite;
}
.glow-border:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
@keyframes glowRotate {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
.card-sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.scholarship-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 32px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scholarship-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.scholarship-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.3);
}

.scholarship-amount {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.scholarship-percent {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.scholarship-symbol {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  vertical-align: super;
}

.scholarship-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.scholarship-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  position: relative;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. ADMISSION SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.admission-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #1a2d50 50%, #0f2040 100%);
  padding: 100px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.admission-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.admission-particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(212,160,23,0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: admissionFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.admission-particle:nth-child(1) { top: 10%; left: 20%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.admission-particle:nth-child(2) { top: 30%; left: 80%; animation-delay: 2s; }
.admission-particle:nth-child(3) { top: 50%; left: 10%; animation-delay: 4s; }
.admission-particle:nth-child(4) { top: 70%; left: 90%; animation-delay: 1s; }
.admission-particle:nth-child(5) { top: 90%; left: 30%; animation-delay: 3s; }
.admission-particle:nth-child(6) { top: 20%; left: 60%; animation-delay: 5s; }
.admission-particle:nth-child(7) { top: 40%; left: 40%; animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.admission-particle:nth-child(8) { top: 60%; left: 70%; animation-delay: 2.5s; }
.admission-particle:nth-child(9) { top: 80%; left: 50%; animation-delay: 4.5s; }
.admission-particle:nth-child(10) { top: 15%; left: 85%; animation-delay: 1.5s; }

@keyframes admissionFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.5); opacity: 1; }
}

.admission-glow-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,160,23,0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: ringPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ringPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8); opacity: 0.3; }
  50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.1; }
}

.animate-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #d4a017, #f0c040, #ffffff);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: gradientText 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes gradientText {
  0% { background-position: 0% center; }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}

.admission-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.admission-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.2);
  color: #fca5a5;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.3);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.7; }
}

.admission-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.admission-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.admission-classes {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.admission-cta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.admission-decorative {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.admission-decorative::before, 
.admission-decorative::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.admission-decorative::before {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  top: -100px;
  right: -50px;
}

.admission-decorative::after {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  bottom: -80px;
  left: -30px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. JOURNEY / TIMELINE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.journey-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
  padding-left: 40px;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-medium), var(--accent-gold));
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.timeline-enhanced::before {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-medium), var(--accent-gold), var(--primary-medium));
  background-size: 100% 200%;
  animation: timelineGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes timelineGlow {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 0%; }
  50% { background-position: 0% 100%; }
}
.timeline-connector {
  position: absolute;
  left: -25px;
  top: 36px;
  bottom: -40px;
  width: 3px;
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-left: 40px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-20px);
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

.timeline-item.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.timeline-number {
  position: absolute;
  left: -25px;
  top: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-medium), var(--primary-blue));
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: 3px solid white;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-content {
  background: white;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

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

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. FACULTY SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faculty-section {
  background: white;
}

.faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.faculty-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faculty-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.faculty-avatar {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-medium), var(--primary-blue));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.faculty-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.faculty-role {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.faculty-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. HOSTEL SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hostel-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.hostel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hostel-text .section-label, 
.hostel-text .section-title {
  text-align: left;
}
.hostel-text .section-title::after {
  display: none;
}

.hostel-desc {
  color: var(--gray-600);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hostel-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hostel-features li {
  padding: 10px 0;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.hostel-features li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hostel-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hostel-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.hostel-card > div {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.hostel-card > div span.hostel-facility-icon {
  display: block;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hostel-card > div span.hostel-facility-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. CAREER SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.career-section {
  background: white;
  text-align: center;
}

.career-fields {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.career-field-item {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.career-field-item:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.career-field-item .career-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.career-field-item .career-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.career-path {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.career-step {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-medium), var(--primary-blue));
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.career-arrow {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.testimonials-slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.testimonial-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 60px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonial-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-medium), var(--accent-gold));
}
.testimonial-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  opacity: 0.3;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

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

.author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.author-info {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

.testimonial-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.testimonial-prev, 
.testimonial-next {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
  background: white;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: var(--gray-600);
}

.testimonial-prev:hover, 
.testimonial-next:hover {
  background: var(--primary-medium);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--primary-medium);
}

.testimonial-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gray-300);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dot.active {
  background: var(--primary-medium);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. FAQ SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-section {
  background: white;
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 48px auto 0;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-enhanced {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  background: white;
}
.faq-enhanced:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,99,235,0.08);
}
.faq-enhanced.active {
  border-color: var(--primary-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,99,235,0.12);
}
.faq-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--primary-medium);
}
.faq-enhanced.active .faq-icon {
  background: var(--primary-medium);
  color: white;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--primary-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-align: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--primary-medium);
}

.faq-toggle {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--primary-medium);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 200px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. CONTACT SECTION & FORMS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.contact-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-header {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-header p {
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.input-focus-line {
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-medium), var(--accent-gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: -2px;
}
.form-group input:focus ~ .input-focus-line,
.form-group select:focus ~ .input-focus-line,
.form-group textarea:focus ~ .input-focus-line {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-group input, 
.form-group select, 
.form-group textarea {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: white;
  color: var(--gray-800);
}

.form-group input:focus, 
.form-group select:focus, 
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.form-group input.error, 
.form-group select.error {
  border-color: var(--accent-red);
}

.form-group .error-message {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--accent-red);
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
}

.form-group .error-message.show {
  display: block;
}

.submit-btn {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  padding: 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.form-success {
  display: none;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid #6ee7b7;
  color: #065f46;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.form-success.show {
  display: block;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-50);
}

.contact-detail:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.contact-detail a {
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-detail a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.map-placeholder {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.map-card {
  padding: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--gray-50);
}

.map-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.map-card .btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  color: var(--primary-medium);
  border-color: var(--primary-medium);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. FOOTER & DIVIDERS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-divider {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -2px;
  line-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-divider svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 60px;
}

.footer {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: white;
  padding: 80px 0 0;
}

.footer-wave {
  line-height: 0;
}
.footer-wave svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 60px;
}
.footer-cta-strip {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.footer-cta-strip p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-brand .brand-bright {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-brand .brand-educare {
  color: white;
}

.footer-tagline {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.social-link {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-grid h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-grid ul {
  list-style: none;
}

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

.footer-grid ul a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-grid ul a:hover {
  color: white;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-contact a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-contact a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22. FLOATING ELEMENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: var(--transition);
  animation: floatBounce 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

@keyframes floatBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 100px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--primary-medium);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   23. SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
[data-aos] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

[data-aos].aos-animate {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

[data-aos='fade-right'] {
  transform: translateX(-30px);
}

[data-aos='fade-right'].aos-animate {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

[data-aos='fade-left'] {
  transform: translateX(30px);
}

[data-aos='fade-left'].aos-animate {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   24. RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ==========================================
   23. INDIAN ACADEMY IMAGES STYLING
   ========================================== */

/* Hero Image */
.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.hero-image-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.7);
}
.hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.hero-image-wrapper:hover .hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.hero-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.05) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.45) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.hero-img-badge span {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* About Image */
.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200, #e2e8f0);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.about-image-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
}
.about-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.about-image-wrapper:hover .about-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.about-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.3) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Results Celebration Banner */
.results-image-banner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
}
.results-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.results-image-banner:hover .results-banner-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.results-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.85) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 28px 36px;
}
.results-image-overlay h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Hostel Study Image */
.hostel-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200, #e2e8f0);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.hostel-image-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}
.hostel-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.hostel-image-wrapper:hover .hostel-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Faculty Classroom Banner */
.faculty-image-banner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200, #e2e8f0);
}
.faculty-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.faculty-image-banner:hover .faculty-banner-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}


/* Consent Checkbox in Contact Form */
.consent-group {
  margin: 12px 0 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.consent-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}
.consent-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}
.checkbox-custom {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  min-width: 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-400, #94a3b8);
  background: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.consent-label:hover .checkbox-custom {
  border-color: var(--primary-medium, #2563eb);
}
.consent-label input[type="checkbox"]:checked ~ .checkbox-custom {
  background: var(--primary-medium, #2563eb);
  border-color: var(--primary-medium, #2563eb);
}
.consent-label input[type="checkbox"]:checked ~ .checkbox-custom::after {
  content: '';
  width: 5px;
  height: 10px;
  border: solid white;
  border-width: 0 2.5px 2.5px 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.consent-label input[type="checkbox"]:focus-visible ~ .checkbox-custom {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-gold, #d4a017);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
.consent-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-700, #334155);
  line-height: 1.45;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.consent-group .error-message {
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-left: 32px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #ff4d4d;
}


/* Terms & Conditions Modal & Links */
.terms-link {
  color: var(--primary-medium, #2563eb);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.terms-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold, #d4a017);
}
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.footer-legal-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #ffd700;
}

.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}
.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.modal-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  max-width: 720px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200, #e2e8f0);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.modal-overlay.active .modal-container {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200, #e2e8f0);
  background: var(--gray-50, #f8fafc);
}
.modal-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary, #0a1628);
  margin: 0;
}
.modal-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gray-500, #64748b);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--primary, #0a1628);
  background: var(--gray-200, #e2e8f0);
}
.modal-body {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--gray-700, #334155);
}
.modal-body h4 {
  color: var(--primary, #0a1628);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 20px 0 8px 0;
}
.modal-body h4:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}
.terms-highlight-box {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-medium, #2563eb);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  margin: 14px 0 18px 0;
  color: var(--primary, #0a1628);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.modal-footer {
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200, #e2e8f0);
  background: var(--gray-50, #f8fafc);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}


/* ==========================================
   25. LEGAL & POLICY PAGES (TERMS & PRIVACY)
   ========================================== */
.legal-hero {
  padding: 140px 0 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #1a2d50 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.legal-hero-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.legal-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  color: #d4a017;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.legal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.legal-meta {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.legal-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.legal-container {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: -30px auto 80px auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.legal-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  padding: 50px 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200, #e2e8f0);
}
.legal-section {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.legal-section:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.legal-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Playfair Display', serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary, #0a1628);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.legal-section h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary-medium, #2563eb);
  margin: 20px 0 10px 0;
}
.legal-section p, .legal-section li {
  color: var(--gray-700, #334155);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.legal-section ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.legal-section ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.legal-section ul li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--primary-medium, #2563eb);
  font-weight: bold;
}
.legal-callout {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05), rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.08));
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold, #d4a017);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.legal-callout h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--primary, #0a1628);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.legal-callout p {
  color: var(--primary, #0a1628);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.legal-back-nav {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.legal-back-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #d4a017;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.legal-back-btn:hover {
  color: #f0c040;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .legal-title { font-size: 2.1rem; }
  .legal-card { padding: 32px 20px; }
  .legal-section h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .legal-hero { padding: 120px 0 40px 0; }
}


/* ==========================================
   26. FIRST-CLASS MOBILE & RESPONSIVE SYSTEM
   Mobile-First Optimizations for 320px - 1024px
   ========================================== */

/* Tablet (max-width: 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero-support {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-cta {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-visual {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-image-wrapper {
    max-width: 480px;
  }
  .parent-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .parent-content {
    order: 1;
  }
  .parent-visual {
    order: 2;
  }
  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .programs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .career-milestones-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .testimonials-simple-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

/* Mobile & Small Tablets (max-width: 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Prevent horizontal scroll */
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Space for fixed mobile bottom bar */
  body {
    padding-bottom: calc(65px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) !important;
  }

  /* Typography scale */
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .hero-target {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }
  .hero-support {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  /* Top Navigation & Hamburger */
  .navbar {
    padding: 12px 0;
  }
  .nav-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .hamburger {
    display: flex !important;
  }
  .enquire-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 82%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: #1e0944;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 85px 28px 40px 28px;
    transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 1000;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-links.active {
    right: 0 !important;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    padding: 8px 0;
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
    color: #f59e0b;
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .hero {
    padding-top: 85px;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
  }
  .hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
  .hero-image-wrapper {
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .hero-img {
    height: 250px;
  }
  .hero-bottom-strip {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    margin-top: 36px;
  }
  .strip-container {
    gap: 8px 14px;
  }
  .strip-item {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  /* Trust Strip */
  .trust-strip {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }
  .trust-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .trust-label {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .trust-items {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px 14px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .trust-item {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }
  .trust-text {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  /* Programs Section */
  .programs-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .programs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .program-card {
    padding: 26px 20px;
  }

  /* Differentiator Section */
  .differentiator-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .process-flow-visual {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 18px 14px;
    margin: 24px 16px;
  }
  .flow-step {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    min-width: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .flow-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    align-self: center;
    margin: -4px 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .differentiator-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  /* Why Section */
  .why-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  /* Parent Section */
  .parent-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .parent-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }
  .parent-expectations {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .parent-img {
    height: 260px;
  }
  .parent-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Faculty Section */
  .faculty-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .faculty-photo-wrap {
    height: 260px;
  }

  /* Results Section */
  .results-section {
    padding: 65px 0;
  }
  .genuine-results-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .result-metric-card {
    padding: 20px 12px;
  }
  .metric-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .metric-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .results-banner-img {
    height: 210px;
  }
  .results-image-overlay {
    padding: 16px 20px;
  }
  .results-image-overlay h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .success-stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  /* Scholarship Section */
  .scholarship-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .scholarship-card-prominent {
    padding: 32px 18px;
    margin: 0 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }
  .scholarship-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }
  .scholarship-tagline {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .scholarship-details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
  }
  .scholarship-action .btn {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 14px;
  }

  /* Career Guidance */
  .career-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .career-milestones-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .career-center-btn .btn {
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
    margin: 0 16px;
  }

  /* Free Counselling CTA Banner */
  .free-counselling-cta-section {
    padding: 45px 16px;
  }
  .counselling-banner-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .counselling-text h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .counselling-action {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .counselling-action .btn {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .testimonials-simple-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  /* Contact & Centre */
  .contact-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 0;
  }
  .centre-info-box {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .centre-action-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .centre-action-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Form Inputs (16px font-size prevents auto-zoom on iOS Safari) */
  input[type="text"],
  input[type="tel"],
  input[type="email"],
  select,
  textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
  }
  .submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Final CTA */
  .final-cta-section {
    padding: 60px 16px;
  }
  .final-cta-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
  .final-cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .final-cta-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer {
    padding: 50px 0 24px 0;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 20px 16px 0 16px;
  }

  /* Hide floating circular WhatsApp on mobile since fixed bottom bar has it */
  .whatsapp-float {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Back to top positioned cleanly above bottom bar */
  .back-to-top {
    bottom: calc(72px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) !important;
    right: 18px !important;
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Fixed Bottom Bar */
  .mobile-bottom-bar {
    display: flex !important;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: calc(58px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    z-index: 9999;
  }
  .bottom-bar-action {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #1f2937;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    gap: 3px;
    min-height: 48px;
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
  }
  .bottom-bar-action:active {
    background: #f1f5f9;
  }
  .bottom-bar-action .bar-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .bottom-bar-action.whatsapp-action {
    color: #15803d;
  }
  .bottom-bar-action.enquire-action {
    background: var(--primary, #2e1065);
    color: #ffffff;
  }
  .bottom-bar-action.enquire-action:active {
    background: #1e0944;
  }

  /* Legal Modal on Mobile */
  .modal-overlay {
    padding: 12px;
  }
  .modal-container {
    max-height: 92vh;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .modal-header {
    padding: 16px 20px;
  }
  .modal-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .modal-body {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
  .modal-footer {
    padding: 14px 20px;
  }
  .modal-footer .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Extra Small Phones (max-width: 375px) */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
  .genuine-results-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .strip-container {
    gap: 6px 10px;
  }
  .strip-item {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
  .trust-items {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}