:root {
    --navy: #10233f;
    --navy-dark: #0a1628;
    --navy-light: #1a3d6e;
    --header-bg: #ffffff;
    --header-text: #10233f;
    --footer-bg: #061937;
    --btn-bg: #009eff;
    --btn-bg-dark: #0080d6;
    --cyan: #009eff;
    --cyan-dark: #0080d6;
    --cyan-pale: rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.12);
    --yellow: #FFC107;
    --yellow-dark: #e6ac00;
    --green-check: #22c55e;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --gray-50: #f8f9fa;
    --gray-100: #f1f3f5;
    --gray-200: #e9ecef;
    --gray-400: #94a3b8;
    --gray-600: #64748b;
    --gray-800: #1e293b;
    --text-dark: #1a202c;
    --table-header: #fef3c7;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.12);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.16);
    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
    --header-height: 72px;
    --subnav-height: 52px;
    /* Premium design tokens */
    --glow-cyan: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.35);
    --glow-cyan-strong: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.5), 0 0 80px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.2);
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    --glass-blur: blur(12px);
    --purple-accent: #8b5cf6;
    --coral-accent: #f97316;
    --emerald-accent: #10b981;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    background: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

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

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ========== HEADER ========== */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--header-bg);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.08);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: var(--header-height);
    gap: 20px;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 54px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.logo-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--btn-bg), var(--btn-bg-dark));
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.35);
}

.logo-text {
    color: var(--header-text);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.logo-text span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 400;
    opacity: 0.8;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.main-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.main-nav a {
    color: var(--header-text);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.main-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--btn-bg);
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-login {
    background: var(--btn-bg);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-login:hover {
    background: var(--btn-bg-dark);
}

.btn-expert {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.25);
    color: var(--header-text);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-expert:hover {
    border-color: var(--btn-bg);
    color: var(--btn-bg);
}

.btn-expert i {
    color: var(--btn-bg);
}

.btn-expert strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--header-text);
    font-size: 22px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
}

/* ========== HERO BANNER (bg image + overlay) ========== */
.hero-banner {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: var(--header-height);
    background: url('../images/hero/hero-banner-bg.png') center right / cover no-repeat;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(12, 28, 51, 0.94) 0%,
        rgba(12, 28, 51, 0.88) 42%,
        rgba(12, 28, 51, 0.55) 72%,
        rgba(12, 28, 51, 0.25) 100%
    );
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-banner-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 32px;
    min-height: 520px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px 20px;
}

.hero-banner-content {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 580px;
    padding: 0;
}

.hero-banner-aside {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 340px;
}

.hero-form-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px 22px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.hero-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-form-card h3 span {
    color: var(--btn-bg);
}

.hero-form-subtitle {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-enquiry-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-enquiry-form .form-group label {
    font-size: 11px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-enquiry-form .input-wrap input,
.hero-enquiry-form .input-wrap select {
    padding: 10px 12px 10px 36px;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-radius: 7px;
}

.hero-enquiry-form .input-wrap i {
    left: 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.hero-enquiry-form .btn-submit {
    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.hero-enquiry-form .form-note {
    font-size: 10px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.hero-banner-content .hero-badge-light {
    background: var(--white);
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-banner-content .hero-badge-light::before {
    display: none;
}

.hero-banner-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-banner-content .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-banner-content .hero-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-banner-content .hero-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero-banner-content .hero-checklist li i {
    color: var(--green-check);
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-banner-content .hero-cta-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--btn-bg);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-banner-content .hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-banner-content .btn-outline {
    border-color: var(--white);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 2px solid var(--text-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background: var(--gray-50);
}

/* ========== USP SECTION ========== */
.usp-section {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 56px 0 64px;
}

.usp-title {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.usp-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.usp-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.usp-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.usp-checklist li i {
    color: var(--green-check);
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.usp-cta-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.usp-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ========== HERO (legacy) ========== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 580px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 60px) 0 80px;
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522071820081-009f0129c71c?w=1600&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.95) 0%, rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.80) 50%, rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.50) 100%);
}

.hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 48px;
}

.hero-content {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    animation: fadeInDown 0.5s ease 0.15s both;
}

.hero-badge::before {
    content: '';
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cyan);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.3);
    animation: pulse 2s ease infinite;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.25s both;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.35s both;
}

.hero-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.45s both;
}

.hero-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero-checklist li i {
    color: var(--green-check);
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-cta-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.5s both;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.55s both;
}

/* ========== HERO CARD (right panel) ========== */
.hero-right {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 360px;
    animation: fadeInRight 0.7s ease 0.3s both;
}

.hero-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.hero-card-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #fef3c7;
    color: #92400e;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-card-badge i {
    color: #f59e0b;
}

.hero-card > h3 {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-card-batch {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    background: var(--gray-50);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.hero-card-batch i {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--cyan);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-card-batch span {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.hero-card-batch strong {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
}

.hero-card-features {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hcf-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-800);
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.hcf-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.hcf-item i {
    color: var(--green-check);
    font-size: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-card-cta {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 15px 24px;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.4);
}

.hero-card-note {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.hero-card-note i {
    color: var(--green-check);
    font-size: 12px;
}

/* ========== BUTTONS ========== */
.btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--btn-bg);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--btn-bg-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 2px solid var(--white);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

/* ========== STATS SHOWCASE (Number USP) ========== */
.stats-showcase {
    padding: 0 0 48px;
    background: var(--white);
    margin-top: -36px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.stats-showcase-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #10233f 50%, #162d54 100%);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-showcase-bar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--cyan), var(--purple-accent), var(--cyan), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmerLine 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmerLine {
    0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

.stats-showcase-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px 6px;
    position: relative;
}

.stats-showcase-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 1px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.3), transparent);
}

.stats-showcase-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 32px);
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, var(--cyan));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.3));
}

.stats-showcase-item span {
    display: block;
    font-size: clamp(10px, 1vw, 12px);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.3;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ========== STATS BAR (legacy) ========== */
.stats-bar {
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 32px 0;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--cyan);
    margin-top: var(--header-height);
}

.stats-bar + .hero-banner {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stats-item {
    position: relative;
}

.stats-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 1px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.stats-icon {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--cyan);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.stats-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stats-item span {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: block;
}

/* ========== STICKY SUB NAV ========== */
.sub-nav {
    background: var(--yellow);
    position: sticky;
    top: var(--header-height);
    z-index: 900;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.sub-nav-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    height: var(--subnav-height);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sub-nav a {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.sub-nav a:hover {
    background: rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.1);
}

.sub-nav-cta {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.sub-nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--navy-light);
}

/* ========== SECTIONS ========== */
.section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.section-gray {
    background: var(--gray-50);
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 34px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 56px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.25));
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 14px auto 0;
}

.section-title span {
    color: var(--cyan);
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ========== COURSES ========== */
.courses-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #faf8f3 0%, #f0f7fb 50%, #faf8f3 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.courses-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.courses-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -60px;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.courses-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.courses-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cyan-dark);
    background: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.1);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.courses-section-title::after {
    display: none;
}

.courses-section-title span {
    color: var(--cyan);
}

.courses-section .section-subtitle {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.course-tabs {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.course-tab {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align: left;
}

.course-tab-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.1);
    color: var(--cyan);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 17px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-tab-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.course-tab-text strong {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.course-tab-text small {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-tab.active,
.course-tab:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.course-tab.active .course-tab-icon,
.course-tab:hover .course-tab-icon {
    background: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.25);
    color: var(--white);
}

.course-tab.active .course-tab-text small,
.course-tab:hover .course-tab-text small {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.course-panels {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    min-height: 420px;
}

.course-panel {
    display: none;
    animation: coursePanelOut 0.25s ease forwards;
}

.course-panel.active {
    display: block;
    animation: coursePanelIn 0.45s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes coursePanelIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes coursePanelOut {
    from { opacity: 1; }
    to { opacity: 0; }
}

.course-dynamic-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    min-height: 400px;
}

.course-dynamic-card--right .course-dynamic-content {
    order: 1;
}

.course-dynamic-card--right .course-dynamic-image {
    order: 2;
}

.course-dynamic-image {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 320px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.course-dynamic-image--dev {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.55), rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.35)),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1461749280684-dccba630e2f6?w=900&q=80');
}

.course-dynamic-image--sfmc {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.5), rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.25)),
        url('../images/courses/salesforce-marketing-cloud-data-cloud.png');
}

.course-panel-banner {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    background: #0a1628;
}

.course-panel-banner img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
}

.course-dynamic-image--data {
    background-image: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.35) 0%, transparent 45%),
        url('../images/courses/salesforce-data-cloud.png');
}

.course-dynamic-image--ai {
    background-image: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.35) 0%, transparent 45%),
        url('../images/courses/salesforce-data-cloud-ai-agentforce.png');
}

.course-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.5) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.course-image-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.course-image-tag i {
    color: var(--cyan);
}

.course-dynamic-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 40px 36px;
}

.course-dynamic-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cyan-dark);
    background: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.12);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.course-dynamic-badge--marketing {
    color: #b45309;
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.2);
}

.course-dynamic-badge--data {
    color: #0369a1;
    background: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.15);
}

.course-dynamic-badge--ai {
    color: #6d28d9;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
}

.course-dynamic-content h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.course-dynamic-content h3 strong {
    color: var(--cyan-dark);
}

.course-dynamic-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.course-skill-boxes {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.course-skill-box {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: var(--gray-50);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-skill-box i {
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-size: 11px;
}

.course-skill-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    background: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.course-sub-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.course-sub-cards--single {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 560px;
}

.course-sub-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-sub-card--featured {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-sub-card-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0a1628;
}

.course-sub-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
}

.course-sub-card--featured .course-sub-card-body {
    padding: 24px 24px 28px;
}

.course-sub-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.course-sub-card-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.course-sub-card-icon--data {
    background: rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.12);
    color: #0369a1;
}

.course-sub-card-icon--ai {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
    color: #6d28d9;
}

.course-sub-card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.course-sub-card-body h4 {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.course-sub-card-body h4 strong {
    color: var(--cyan-dark);
}

.course-sub-card-body p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex: 1;
}

.course-sub-card-body .course-card-btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.course-showcase {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.course-main-card,
.course-feature-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.course-main-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100%;
}

.course-main-card .course-card-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.12);
    color: var(--cyan);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.course-main-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.course-main-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: auto;
    flex: 1;
}

.course-learn-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 20px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-learn-link:hover {
    gap: 12px;
}

.course-feature-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px 16px;
    min-height: 180px;
}

.course-feature-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.1);
    color: var(--cyan);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.course-feature-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.course-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-brochure {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-brochure:hover {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    color: var(--cyan);
}

.course-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.course-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.3));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.course-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.course-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.course-card-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.15), rgba(139, 26, 26, 0.08));
    color: var(--cyan);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.course-card h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.course-card h3 strong {
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.course-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.course-card-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--btn-bg);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-card-btn:hover {
    background: var(--btn-bg-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.35);
}

.learn-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gray-50), var(--white));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.learn-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

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

.learn-item {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.learn-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--cyan);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.learn-item i {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--cyan);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.learn-item span {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* ========== TOPICS COVERED ========== */
.topics-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: start;
}

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

.module-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.module-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.3));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.module-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.module-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.module-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cyan);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

.module-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.15), rgba(139, 26, 26, 0.08));
    color: var(--cyan);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.module-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-right: 50px;
}

.module-card ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.module-card li {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;
    position: relative;
}

.module-card li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 11px;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cyan);
}

/* Career Outcomes Sidebar */
.career-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px);
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.career-sidebar h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.stat-item:last-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.sidebar-apply {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--btn-bg);
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.35);
}

.sidebar-apply:hover {
    background: var(--btn-bg-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.45);
}

.batch-info {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.batch-info p {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.batch-info strong {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.batch-info i {
    color: var(--cyan);
}

/* ========== TOOLS TABLE ========== */
.tools-section .section-title {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.tools-section .section-title::after {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.tools-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.tools-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.tools-table thead th {
    background: var(--table-header);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    text-align: left;
}

.tools-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: var(--gray-50);
}

.tools-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) {
    background: var(--white);
}

.tools-table tbody tr {
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.tools-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.05);
}

.tools-table td {
    padding: 14px 24px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.tools-table td:first-child {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    width: 35%;
}

/* ========== CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ========== */
.career-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.career-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.career-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.3));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.career-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.career-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.career-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.15), rgba(139, 26, 26, 0.06));
    color: var(--cyan);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.career-card:hover .career-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--cyan-dark));
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.career-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.career-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ========== WHY CHOOSE (Bento Layout) ========== */
.why-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eef4fb 100%);
}

.why-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 52px;
}

.why-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.12);
    color: var(--cyan-dark);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.why-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 38px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.why-main-title span {
    color: var(--cyan);
}

.why-intro {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.why-bento {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.why-item {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 26px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-item:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.why-item h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-item p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

.why-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.12);
    color: var(--cyan);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Featured — large gradient card */
.why-item-featured {
    grid-column: span 5;
    grid-row: span 2;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    min-height: 320px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-item-featured::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.why-item-featured .why-item-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.why-item-featured .why-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.why-item-featured h4,
.why-item-featured p {
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.why-item-featured p {
    opacity: 0.88;
}

/* Horizontal — icon left */
.why-item-horizontal {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
}

.why-item-horizontal .why-icon {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.why-bento .why-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: 1 / 6; grid-row: 1 / 3; }
.why-bento .why-item:nth-child(2) { grid-column: 6 / 13; grid-row: 1; }
.why-bento .why-item:nth-child(3) { grid-column: 6 / 9; }
.why-bento .why-item:nth-child(4) { grid-column: 9 / 13; }
.why-bento .why-item:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 1 / 5; }
.why-bento .why-item:nth-child(6) { grid-column: 5 / 9; }
.why-bento .why-item:nth-child(7) { grid-column: 9 / 13; }
.why-bento .why-item:nth-child(8) { grid-column: 1 / 5; }
.why-bento .why-item:nth-child(9) { grid-column: 5 / 13; }
.why-bento .why-item:nth-child(10) { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

.why-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.2);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Numbered — step style */
.why-item-numbered {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--yellow);
    position: relative;
}

/* Accent — cyan left stripe */
.why-item-accent {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--cyan);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.06) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
}

/* Dark card */
.why-item-dark {
    background: var(--navy);
    border: none;
}

.why-item-dark .why-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--cyan);
}

.why-item-dark h4,
.why-item-dark p {
    color: var(--white);
}

.why-item-dark p {
    opacity: 0.82;
}

/* Stat emphasis */
.why-item-stat {
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--yellow);
    border: none;
}

.why-item-stat .why-icon {
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    background: rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.1);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.why-item-stat h4,
.why-item-stat p {
    color: var(--navy);
}

/* Wide banner */
.why-item-wide {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.08) 0%, rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.02) 100%);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.35);
    padding: 28px 32px;
}

.why-wide-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}

.why-item-wide .why-icon {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    font-size: 24px;
}

.why-item-wide h4 {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-size: 18px;
}

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

.why-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}

.why-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.why-card .why-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.12);
    color: var(--cyan);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--cyan-dark));
    color: var(--white);
}

.why-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.why-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ========== CTA BANNER ========== */
.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 55%, #0c3575 100%);
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    left: -120px;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.07);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -140px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.05);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-banner-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.35);
    color: var(--yellow);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-banner p {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.cta-banner-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-cta-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: inherit;
}

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

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

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.3));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 22px;
    font-size: 56px;
    color: rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.07);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.78;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.testimonial-name {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.testimonial-role {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
}

/* ========== FACULTY & MENTORS ========== */
.faculty-section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 34px);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.faculty-section-title strong {
    font-weight: 700;
}

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

.faculty-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faculty-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.faculty-photo {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    background: #c8cdd3;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.faculty-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
}

.faculty-photo img[src=""],
.faculty-photo:not(:has(img)) {
    background: #c8cdd3;
}

.faculty-photo-placeholder {
    background: #b8bec6;
}

.faculty-info {
    padding: 20px 22px 24px;
    text-align: left;
}

.faculty-info h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.faculty-role {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cyan);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.faculty-exp {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
}

.faculty-detail,
.faculty-credential {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
}

.faculty-detail {
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.faculty-credential {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ========== FOOTER ========== */
.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--footer-bg);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 70px 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.site-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--btn-bg), var(--yellow), var(--btn-bg));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: footerGlow 6s linear infinite;
}

.site-footer::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes footerGlow {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}

.site-footer .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    padding-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-logo img {
    height: 72px;
    width: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.footer-logo-tagline {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 330px;
}

.footer-contact-heading {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-contact {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-contact a:hover {
    color: var(--btn-bg);
}

.footer-contact i {
    color: var(--btn-bg);
    margin-top: 2px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--btn-bg);
    border-color: var(--btn-bg);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.35);
}

.footer-col h4 {
    position: relative;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--btn-bg), var(--yellow));
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 11px;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.footer-links a::before {
    content: '›';
    color: var(--btn-bg);
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--btn-bg);
    padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer-links a:hover::before {
    color: var(--yellow);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 22px 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.footer-credit a {
    color: var(--btn-bg);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-credit a:hover {
    color: var(--yellow);
}

/* ========== STICKY ENQUIRE BUTTON ========== */
.sticky-enquire {
    position: fixed;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 999;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    text-orientation: mixed;
    background: var(--btn-bg);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 18px 11px;
    border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: -4px 4px 20px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.sticky-enquire:hover {
    background: var(--btn-bg-dark);
    padding-right: 15px;
    box-shadow: -6px 6px 28px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.55);
}

.sticky-enquire i {
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* ========== FLOATING APPLY BUTTON ========== */
.floating-apply {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.float-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.float-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.float-btn.apply {
    background: var(--btn-bg);
}

.float-btn.call {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
}

/* ========== WHATSAPP FAB ========== */
.whatsapp-fab {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 999;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #25d366;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.whatsapp-fab:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
}

/* ========== POPUP MODAL ========== */
.popup-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2000;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
    padding: 16px;
}

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

.popup-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.popup-content {
    background: var(--white);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 860px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.97);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), opacity 0.35s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 520px;
}

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

.close-popup {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.close-popup:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.popup-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    width: 300px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 40px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.popup-accent::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.popup-accent-logo {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.popup-accent-logo span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 400;
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.popup-accent h2 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 24px 0 12px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.popup-accent p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.popup-bullets {
    list-style: none;
    margin-top: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.popup-bullets li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.popup-bullets li i {
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-size: 12px;
}

.popup-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.popup-form-panel {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 40px 36px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.popup-header h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.popup-header h3 span {
    color: var(--cyan);
}

.popup-header p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.enquiry-form .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.enquiry-form .form-row--split {
    gap: 10px;
}

.enquiry-form .form-row--split .input-wrap {
    min-width: 0;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gray-800);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.input-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.input-wrap i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.input-wrap input,
.input-wrap select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 14px 12px 40px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: var(--white);
}

.input-wrap input:focus,
.input-wrap select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--btn-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--btn-bg);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.btn-submit:hover {
    background: var(--btn-bg-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.4);
}

.form-note {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ========== HERO ANIMATIONS ========== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(36px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.3); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(178, 34, 34, 0.1); }
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .hero-right {
        width: 340px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-banner-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        min-height: 480px;
        padding: 48px 20px;
    }

    .hero-banner-content {
        max-width: none;
    }

    .hero-banner-aside {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 420px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-banner::before {
        background: linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(12, 28, 51, 0.92) 0%,
            rgba(12, 28, 51, 0.82) 55%,
            rgba(12, 28, 51, 0.65) 100%
        );
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px 32px;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .stats-showcase-bar {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .hero-inner {
        gap: 36px;
    }

    .hero-right {
        width: 310px;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .stats-item:nth-child(3)::after {
        display: none;
    }

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

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

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

    .course-dynamic-card--right .course-dynamic-content,
    .course-dynamic-card--right .course-dynamic-image {
        order: unset;
    }

    .course-dynamic-image {
        min-height: 240px;
    }

    .course-dynamic-content {
        padding: 32px 28px;
    }

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

    .course-main-card {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

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

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

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

    .why-bento {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .why-bento .why-item:nth-child(n) {
        grid-column: auto;
        grid-row: auto;
    }

    .why-bento .why-item:nth-child(1) {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .why-bento .why-item:nth-child(10) {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .why-item-featured {
        min-height: 260px;
    }

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

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

    .career-sidebar {
        position: static;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section {
        padding: 56px 0;
    }

    .cta-banner {
        padding: 56px 0;
    }

    .main-nav {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: var(--header-height);
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: var(--header-bg);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 16px;
        gap: 4px;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.12);
        border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    }

    .main-nav.open {
        display: flex;
    }

    .main-nav a {
        padding: 12px 16px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .btn-expert span {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-right {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-inner {
        display: block;
    }

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

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

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

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .popup-modal {
        padding: 12px;
        align-items: flex-start;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .popup-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        min-height: auto;
        margin: auto;
    }

    .popup-accent {
        display: none;
    }

    .popup-form-panel {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .enquiry-form .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .enquiry-form .form-row--split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .sticky-enquire {
        display: none;
    }

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

    .stats-showcase-bar {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }

    .stats-showcase {
        margin-top: 0;
        padding: 24px 0 40px;
    }

    .stats-item::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .sub-nav-inner {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        overflow-x: auto;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        padding: 8px 0;
        height: auto;
    }

    .sub-nav a,
    .sub-nav-cta {
        white-space: nowrap;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

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

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

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

    .why-bento {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .why-bento .why-item:nth-child(n) {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        grid-row: auto;
    }

    .why-item-horizontal,
    .why-wide-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .why-item-featured {
        min-height: auto;
    }

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

    .course-actions .btn-primary,
    .course-actions .btn-brochure {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

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

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

    .cta-banner-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .floating-apply {
        flex-direction: column;
        bottom: 90px;
        left: 16px;
    }

    .whatsapp-fab {
        bottom: 16px;
        right: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 44px 0;
    }

    .header-inner {
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .logo-text {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .btn-login {
        padding: 9px 12px;
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .hero-banner-content {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .btn-primary,
    .btn-outline {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .course-tabs {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .course-tab {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 14px 18px;
    }

    .course-tab-text strong {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .course-dynamic-content h3 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .course-dynamic-content {
        padding: 28px 22px;
    }

    .course-panels {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .course-sub-card:not(.course-sub-card--featured) {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .course-sub-card--featured .course-sub-card-body {
        padding: 20px 20px 24px;
    }

    .course-sub-card-image,
    .course-sub-card-image img {
        height: 180px;
    }

    .course-panel-banner img {
        height: 180px;
    }

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

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

    .why-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .testimonial-card,
    .career-card {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .popup-form-panel {
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }

    .popup-content {
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .cta-banner-btns .btn-primary,
    .cta-banner-btns .btn-cta-outline {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ========== LEGAL PAGES ========== */
.legal-body {
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
}

.legal-page {
    padding: 48px 0 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gray-50) 0%, var(--white) 240px);
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
}

.legal-hero {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 32px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.legal-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.legal-meta {
    color: var(--gray-600);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.legal-content {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 44px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.legal-content > p:first-child {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--gray-800);
}

.legal-content h2 {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 32px 0 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.legal-content h2:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.legal-content p {
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.legal-content ul {
    margin: 0 0 16px 20px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
}

.legal-content li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.legal-content a {
    color: var(--btn-bg);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.legal-content a:hover {
    color: var(--btn-bg-dark);
}

.legal-contact-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: var(--gray-50);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--btn-bg);
}

.legal-contact-list li {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.legal-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.legal-nav-links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.legal-nav-links a:hover {
    border-color: var(--btn-bg);
    color: var(--btn-bg);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px 16px;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--btn-bg);
}

.footer-legal-links a:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '|';
    margin-left: 16px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ========== COOKIE CONSENT ========== */
.cookie-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 10001;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 -8px 32px rgba(16, 35, 63, 0.15);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--btn-bg);
    transform: translateY(110%);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    padding: 20px;
}

.cookie-banner.visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cookie-banner-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cookie-banner-text h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.cookie-banner-text h3 i {
    color: var(--btn-bg);
}

.cookie-banner-text p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    max-width: 640px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cookie-banner-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cookie-btn {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.cookie-btn-primary {
    background: var(--btn-bg);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--btn-bg);
}

.cookie-btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--btn-bg-dark);
    border-color: var(--btn-bg-dark);
}

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

.cookie-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--navy-light);
    border-color: var(--navy-light);
}

.cookie-btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--gray-200);
}

.cookie-btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--btn-bg);
    color: var(--btn-bg);
}

.cookie-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 10002;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

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

.cookie-modal-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(6, 25, 55, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.cookie-modal-content {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px;
    max-width: 520px;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cookie-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: none;
    background: var(--gray-100);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cookie-modal-close:hover {
    background: var(--gray-200);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.cookie-modal-content h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    padding-right: 36px;
}

.cookie-modal-intro {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cookie-category {
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.cookie-category:last-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cookie-category-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
}

.cookie-category-header h3 {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cookie-category-header p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.cookie-toggle {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--green-check);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.cookie-toggle-disabled {
    color: var(--gray-600);
    background: var(--gray-100);
}

.cookie-switch {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 48px;
    height: 26px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cookie-switch input {
    opacity: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
}

.cookie-switch-slider {
    position: absolute;
    cursor: pointer;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: 26px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cookie-switch-slider::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    height: 20px;
    width: 20px;
    left: 3px;
    bottom: 3px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.cookie-switch input:checked + .cookie-switch-slider {
    background: var(--btn-bg);
}

.cookie-switch input:checked + .cookie-switch-slider::before {
    transform: translateX(22px);
}

.cookie-modal-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cookie-modal-note {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.cookie-modal-note a {
    color: var(--btn-bg);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.cookie-info-card {
    background: var(--gray-50);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cookie-info-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.cookie-info-card h3 i {
    color: var(--btn-bg);
}

.cookie-info-card p {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cookie-settings-panel {
    background: var(--gray-50);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 8px 24px 24px;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.cookie-settings-panel .cookie-category {
    padding: 16px 0;
}

.cookie-settings-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.cookie-save-status {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--green-check);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cookie-save-status.visible {
    opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .legal-content {
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-legal-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-legal-links a:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .cookie-banner-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .cookie-banner-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .cookie-banner-actions .cookie-btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cookie-modal-content {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .legal-nav-links {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .legal-nav-links a {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   HERO AI HIGHLIGHT
======================================== */
.hero-ai-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00c6ff, #9b59b6, #ff6b6b);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    animation: aiGradientShift 3s ease infinite;
    font-style: italic;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-right: 8px;
}
@keyframes aiGradientShift {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* ========================================
   HEADER ADMISSION & APPLY NOW BUTTONS
======================================== */
.btn-admission {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--cyan);
    color: var(--cyan);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.btn-admission:hover {
    background: var(--cyan);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,158,255,0.35);
}
.btn-apply-now {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), #0060c0);
    border: none;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,158,255,0.3);
}
.btn-apply-now:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,158,255,0.5);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b0ff, #0050b0);
}

/* Brochure Button */
.btn-brochure {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e53935, #c62828);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(229,57,53,0.35);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.btn-brochure:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(229,57,53,0.5);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef5350, #b71c1c);
    color: white;
}

/* ========================================
   QUICK ACTION BAR
======================================== */


/* ========================================
   ADMISSION SECTION
======================================== */
.admission-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e8f4ff 40%, #f8faff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.admission-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,158,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.admission-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.admission-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0,158,255,0.1);
    color: var(--cyan);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,158,255,0.3);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.admission-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.admission-header h2 span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), #0060c0);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
.admission-header p {
    color: var(--gray-600);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.admission-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.admission-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(16,35,63,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,158,255,0.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.admission-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), #0060c0);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.admission-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.admission-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,158,255,0.15);
    border-color: rgba(0,158,255,0.25);
}
.admission-card--highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10233f 0%, #1a3d6e 100%);
    color: white;
    border-color: transparent;
}
.admission-card--highlight h3 { color: white; }
.admission-card--highlight p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.admission-card--highlight .admission-card-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: var(--cyan); }
.admission-card-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: rgba(0,158,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--cyan);
}
.admission-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0;
}
.admission-date {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: var(--cyan) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.admission-date.deadline {
    color: #e53935 !important;
    animation: deadlinePulse 2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes deadlinePulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.65; }
}
.admission-card p { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--gray-600); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }
.admission-card--highlight p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.btn-admission-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), #0060c0);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    margin-top: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,158,255,0.3);
}
.btn-admission-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,158,255,0.5);
    color: white;
}
.btn-brochure-dl {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e53935, #c62828) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(229,57,53,0.3) !important;
}
.btn-brochure-dl:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef5350, #b71c1c) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(229,57,53,0.5) !important;
}
.btn-call {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #15803d) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(34,197,94,0.3) !important;
}
.btn-call:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a, #166534) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(34,197,94,0.5) !important;
}
.admission-steps {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(16,35,63,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,158,255,0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.admission-steps h3 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.admission-steps-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
}
.admission-step {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 260px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 28px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff, #e8f4ff);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,158,255,0.12);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.admission-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,158,255,0.15);
}
.step-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), #0060c0);
    color: white;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.step-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--cyan);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}
.admission-step h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.admission-step p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.5; }
.admission-step-arrow {
    color: var(--cyan);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* CTA Admission Button */
.btn-cta-admission {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border: 2px solid white;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.btn-cta-admission:hover {
    background: white;
    color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* ========================================
   PRE-RECORDINGS SECTION
======================================== */
.pre-recordings-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0a1628 0%, #10233f 60%, #1a3d6e 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.pre-recordings-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(0,158,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(155,89,182,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.pre-rec-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.pre-rec-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0,158,255,0.12);
    color: var(--cyan);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,158,255,0.3);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pre-rec-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.pre-rec-header h2 span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), #9b59b6);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
.pre-rec-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 1rem; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
.pre-rec-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.pre-rec-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.pre-rec-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    border-color: rgba(0,158,255,0.4);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.pre-rec-thumb {
    position: relative;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.pre-rec-thumb-bg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.pre-rec-card:hover .pre-rec-thumb-bg { color: white; transform: scale(1.05); }
.pre-rec-thumb-bg--1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3c72, #2a5298); }
.pre-rec-thumb-bg--2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a0080, #7b1fa2); }
.pre-rec-thumb-bg--3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004d70, #006d9e); }
.pre-rec-card:hover .pre-rec-thumb-bg--1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a5298, #4a90d9); }
.pre-rec-card:hover .pre-rec-thumb-bg--2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7b1fa2, #ab47bc); }
.pre-rec-card:hover .pre-rec-thumb-bg--3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006d9e, #0099cc); }
.pre-rec-duration {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 12px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    color: white;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.pre-rec-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), #0060c0);
    color: white;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pre-rec-body { padding: 24px; }
.pre-rec-body h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.35; }
.pre-rec-body p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.pre-rec-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.pre-rec-meta span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.pre-rec-meta i { color: var(--cyan); }
.btn-watch {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), #0060c0);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,158,255,0.35);
}
.btn-watch:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b0ff, #0050b0);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,158,255,0.55);
}
.pre-rec-cta {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.pre-rec-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 1rem; margin: 0; text-align: left; }

/* ========================================
   RESPONSIVE — NEW SECTIONS
======================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .admission-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .pre-rec-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .btn-admission, .btn-apply-now { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .admission-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pre-rec-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .admission-steps-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .admission-step-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); }
    .admission-step { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; }
    .pre-rec-cta { flex-direction: column; }
    .pre-rec-cta p { text-align: center; }
    .admission-steps { padding: 28px 20px; }
}

/* =============================================
   PREMIUM DESIGN ENHANCEMENTS v2
   ============================================= */

/* ---- Scroll Reveal Animations ---- */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.reveal.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-child {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.reveal.revealed .reveal-child,
.revealed .reveal-child {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---- Button Shimmer Effect ---- */
@keyframes btnShimmer {
    0% { left: -100%; }
    100% { left: 200%; }
}
.btn-primary,
.btn-admission-cta,
.btn-apply-now,
.btn-watch,
.btn-submit {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary::after,
.btn-admission-cta::after,
.btn-apply-now::after,
.btn-watch::after,
.btn-submit::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    animation: btnShimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Hero Enhanced ---- */
.hero-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    right: 10%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: floatOrb 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes floatOrb {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    33% { transform: translate(-20px, 15px) scale(1.05); }
    66% { transform: translate(15px, -20px) scale(0.95); }
}

.hero-banner-content h1 {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease 0.1s both;
}
.hero-banner-content .hero-subtitle {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease 0.2s both;
}
.hero-banner-content .hero-checklist {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease 0.35s both;
}
.hero-banner-content .hero-checklist li {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.5s ease both;
}
.hero-banner-content .hero-checklist li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.hero-banner-content .hero-checklist li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.hero-banner-content .hero-checklist li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.hero-banner-content .hero-checklist li:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.hero-banner-content .hero-cta-text {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.75s both;
}
.hero-banner-content .hero-buttons {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.85s both;
}

/* Hero form card glow */
.hero-form-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.2);
    animation: fadeInRight 0.8s ease 0.4s both;
}
.hero-form-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.4), transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3));
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.6;
    filter: blur(8px);
    animation: formGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes formGlow {
    0% { opacity: 0.4; }
    100% { opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* Hero checklist icon animation */
.hero-banner-content .hero-checklist li i {
    animation: checkPop 0.5s ease both;
}
.hero-banner-content .hero-checklist li:nth-child(1) i { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.hero-banner-content .hero-checklist li:nth-child(2) i { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.hero-banner-content .hero-checklist li:nth-child(3) i { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.hero-banner-content .hero-checklist li:nth-child(4) i { animation-delay: 0.8s; }

@keyframes checkPop {
    0% { transform: scale(0); opacity: 0; }
    60% { transform: scale(1.3); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ---- Course Section Enhanced ---- */
.courses-section::before {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: floatOrb 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.course-tab {
    border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.course-tab::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--purple-accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.course-tab.active::before,
.course-tab:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}
.course-tab.active {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), var(--glow-cyan);
}

.course-skill-box:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.2);
}

.course-sub-card--featured:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.12);
}

/* ---- Why Section Enhanced ---- */
.why-item-featured {
    position: relative;
}
.why-item-featured::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    left: -30px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.why-icon {
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-item:hover .why-icon {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.2);
}
.why-item-featured:hover .why-icon {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.why-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.25);
}

.why-item-accent:hover {
    border-left-color: var(--cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), -4px 0 16px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.12);
}

.why-item-numbered:hover {
    border-left-color: var(--yellow);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), -4px 0 16px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.15);
}

.why-item-dark:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--glow-cyan);
}

.why-item-stat:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 24px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.2);
}

/* ---- Admission Enhanced ---- */
.admission-card {
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.admission-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.35);
}
.admission-card--highlight {
    position: relative;
}
.admission-card--highlight::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.admission-card-icon {
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.admission-card:hover .admission-card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.25);
}

.admission-step {
    position: relative;
}
.admission-step::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.12);
    z-index: -1;
}
.admission-step:hover::before {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.08), 0 0 0 16px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.04);
}

/* ---- CTA Banner Enhanced ---- */
.cta-banner {
    position: relative;
}
.cta-banner .btn-primary {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.5);
}
.cta-banner .btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.6), var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* Floating orbs */
.cta-banner::before {
    animation: floatOrb 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cta-banner::after {
    animation: floatOrb 9s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
    text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ---- Career Cards Enhanced ---- */
.career-card {
    position: relative;
}
.career-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.2);
}
.career-card:hover .career-icon {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.35);
}

/* ---- Pre-Recordings Enhanced ---- */
.pre-rec-card {
    position: relative;
}
.pre-rec-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: 19px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.2), transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15));
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.pre-rec-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.pre-rec-thumb-bg i {
    animation: playPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes playPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.3; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.12); opacity: 0.5; }
}

.pre-rec-card:hover .pre-rec-thumb-bg i {
    animation: none;
    transform: scale(1.15);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Themed glow shadows */
.pre-rec-card:nth-child(1):hover { box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(30, 60, 114, 0.5); }
.pre-rec-card:nth-child(2):hover { box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(74, 0, 128, 0.4); }
.pre-rec-card:nth-child(3):hover { box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 77, 112, 0.5); }

/* ---- Faculty Enhanced ---- */
.faculty-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.faculty-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--purple-accent), var(--cyan));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.faculty-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}
.faculty-photo {
    transition: var(--transition);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.faculty-photo img {
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.faculty-card:hover .faculty-photo img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.faculty-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.08);
}

/* ---- Testimonials Enhanced ---- */
.testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}
.testimonial-card:nth-child(1)::after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00AEEF, #0077b6);
}
.testimonial-card:nth-child(2)::after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #7c3aed);
}
.testimonial-card:nth-child(3)::after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #047857);
}

.quote-icon {
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover .quote-icon {
    color: rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.12);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.testimonial-stars i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-stars i {
    animation: starSparkle 0.6s ease both;
}
.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-stars i:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-stars i:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.06s; }
.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-stars i:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.12s; }
.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-stars i:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.18s; }
.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-stars i:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.24s; }

@keyframes starSparkle {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    40% { transform: scale(1.35) rotate(15deg); }
    100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0); }
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ---- Footer Enhanced ---- */
.site-footer {
    position: relative;
}

/* Animated background glow orbs */
.footer-grid::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 80px;
    left: -80px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: floatOrb 12s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-grid {
    position: relative;
}

/* Brand-color social hovers */
.social-links a:nth-child(1):hover {
    background: #0077b5;
    border-color: #0077b5;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 119, 181, 0.4);
}
.social-links a:nth-child(2):hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f58529, #dd2a7b, #8134af);
    border-color: #dd2a7b;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(221, 42, 123, 0.4);
}
.social-links a:nth-child(3):hover {
    background: #1877f2;
    border-color: #1877f2;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.4);
}
.social-links a:nth-child(4):hover {
    background: #ff0000;
    border-color: #ff0000;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Footer grid texture overlay */
.site-footer::after {
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 40%, rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 80%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
}



/* ---- Global Card Hover Glow ---- */
.course-card:hover,
.career-card:hover,
.why-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 16px rgba(0, 158, 255, 0.08);
}

/* ---- Smooth Section Transitions ---- */
.section + .section,
.section-gray + .section,
.section + .section-gray {
    position: relative;
}

/* ---- Enhanced Course Panel Animation ---- */
@keyframes coursePanelIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.98);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

/* ---- Responsive for Premium Enhancements ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .stats-showcase-bar {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .stats-showcase-item:nth-child(3)::after {
        display: none;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-showcase-bar {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }
    .stats-showcase-item::after {
        display: none;
    }
    .stats-showcase {
        margin-top: 0;
        padding: 24px 0 40px;
    }
    .hero-banner::after {
        display: none;
    }
    .hero-form-card::before {
        display: none;
    }
    .reveal {
        transform: translateY(24px);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-showcase-bar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}