:root {
  /* Typography */
  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-head: "Poppins", "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Palette (premium blue-first) */
  --primary: #1f4bff;
  --primary-strong: #193fcc;
  --secondary: #4f8dff;
  --accent: #0ea5e9;
  --bg: #f6f8fc;
  --text-dark: #0f172a;
  --text-light: #64748b;

  /* Surfaces */
  --card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
  --card-solid: #ffffff;
  --border: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.10);
  --border-strong: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.14);

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  --grad-soft: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.14), rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.06) 55%, rgba(248, 250, 255, 1));
  --grad-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249, 168, 212, 0.95), rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.95));

  /* Shadows (layered depth) */
  --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10);
  --shadow-elev: 0 18px 46px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.12);

  /* Radius */
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
  --radius-sm: 14px;

  /* Motion */
  --ease-premium: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --t-fast: 0.22s var(--ease-premium);
  --t-med: 0.4s var(--ease-premium);
  --t-slow: 0.8s var(--ease-premium);

  --nav-height: 64px;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.75;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Global motion + tighter overall rhythm */
* {
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 16px);
}

/* Reduce overly large Bootstrap gutters (global) */
.row {
  --bs-gutter-x: 1.25rem;
  --bs-gutter-y: 1.25rem;
}

.row.g-4 {
  --bs-gutter-x: 1rem;
  --bs-gutter-y: 1rem;
}

.row.g-3 {
  --bs-gutter-x: 0.9rem;
  --bs-gutter-y: 0.9rem;
}

/* Smooth micro-interactions across common interactive elements */
a,
button,
.btn,
.card,
img,
input,
select,
textarea {
  transition: all var(--t-med);
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* Accessibility */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -999px;
  top: 8px;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  left: 12px;
}

/* Navbar */
.navbar-spacer {
  height: var(--nav-height);
}

.navbar {
  min-height: var(--nav-height);
}

.navbar .nav-link {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all var(--t-med);
}

.navbar .nav-link:hover,
.navbar .nav-link:focus {
  background: rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.22);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.navbar-brand .brand-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
}

.navbar-brand .brand-text {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Navbar blur on scroll (JS toggles .navbar-scrolled) */
.navbar.navbar-scrolled {
  background: rgba(248, 250, 255, 0.75) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

/* Sections */
.section-pad {
  /* Slightly tighter than before to reduce "too much gap" */
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.section-soft {
  background: var(--grad-soft);
}

.section-head {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.35px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  max-width: 860px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero */
.hero-section {
  /* Banner background image + soft gradient overlay for readability */
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.40), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25)),
    url("images/banner.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 86px 0 72px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #f9fafb;
}

/* Subtle animated sheen on hero for a more dynamic feel */
.hero-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20%;
  /* Very soft moving gradient overlay above the image */
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 20% 10%, rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.35), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 80% 30%, rgba(248, 113, 133, 0.25), transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0.85;
  filter: blur(2px);
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  animation: heroFloat 10s var(--ease-premium) infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes heroFloat {
  from {
    transform: translate3d(-1.5%, -1%, 0) scale(1);
  }

  to {
    transform: translate3d(1.5%, 1%, 0) scale(1.02);
  }
}

.hero-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-copy {
  padding-top: 18px;
}

.hero-actions .hero-enquire-btn {
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding-inline: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45);
}

.hero-actions .hero-enquire-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.88);
  max-width: 520px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.btn-ghost {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.10);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--t-med);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10);
}

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

.hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elev);
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  transition: transform var(--t-med), box-shadow var(--t-med);
}

.hero-visual:hover .hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
}

/* Enquiry Card */
.enquiry-section {
  background: transparent;
  /* Remove extra vertical padding when used inside hero */
  padding: 0;
}

.enquiry-card-wrap {
  position: relative;
  /* Compact card anchored to the right within the hero */
  margin: 0 0 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .enquiry-card-wrap {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

.enquiry-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  /* 👈 transparency */
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--t-med);
}


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

.enquiry-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-strong);
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.enquiry-grid {
  --bs-gutter-y: 0.75rem;
}

.form-control-rounded,
.form-control.form-control-rounded,
.form-select.form-control-rounded {
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  background: #f9fbff;
  transition: all var(--t-med);
}

/* Enquiry form: placeholder-first UI (like your screenshot) */
.enquiry-card .form-label.visually-hidden+.form-control-rounded,
.enquiry-card .form-label.visually-hidden+.form-select.form-control-rounded {
  /* slightly stronger placeholder look */
  font-weight: 500;
}

.enquiry-card .form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(49, 61, 68, 0.78);
}

/* Slightly tighter vertical rhythm inside enquiry form to reduce perceived height */
.enquiry-card .row.g-3 {
  row-gap: 0.25rem;
}

/* Reduce form control sizes in modal */
.modal-enquiry-content .form-control-rounded,
.modal-enquiry-content .form-select.form-control-rounded {
  padding: 7px 11px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
}

.modal-enquiry-content .btn-submit,
.modal-enquiry-content .btn-otp {
  padding: 7px 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.modal-enquiry-content .enquiry-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

/* Form row spacing in modal */
.modal-enquiry-content .row.g-3 {
  row-gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-control-rounded:focus,
.form-select.form-control-rounded:focus {
  border-color: rgba(31, 75, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31, 75, 255, 0.12);
  background: #fff;
}

.enquiry-card .form-control:invalid:not(:focus):not(:placeholder-shown),
.enquiry-card .form-select:invalid:not(:focus) {
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
}

.input-group-rounded {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  transition: all var(--t-med);
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.input-group-rounded .form-control {
  border: 0;
  /* Match other inputs to reduce height */
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  width: auto;
}

.input-group-rounded .form-control:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
  outline: none;
}

.input-group-rounded:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(31, 75, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31, 75, 255, 0.12);
  background: #fff;
}

.input-group-phone .input-group-text.country-code {
  border: 0;
  background: #e9efff;
  color: var(--primary-strong);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px;
}

.input-group-phone .form-control {
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
}

.btn-otp {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* ripple */
  background: var(--grad-accent);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 0;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  transition: all var(--t-med);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-otp.otp-left {
  border-top-left-radius: 999px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 999px;
}

.btn-otp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  filter: brightness(1.01);
}

.btn-otp:disabled {
  opacity: .6;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.btn-submit {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* ripple */
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-weight: 650;
  background: #dce3ff;
  color: var(--primary-strong);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 75, 255, 0.12);
  transition: all var(--t-med);
}

/* Compact disclaimer line-height to reduce form height */
.enquiry-card .form-check {
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.enquiry-card .form-check-label {
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Reduce extra space around checkbox block (Bootstrap) */
.enquiry-card .form-check-input {
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.btn-submit:not([disabled]) {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-submit:not([disabled]):hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(31, 75, 255, 0.25);
}

.shadow-soft {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

/* Popup enquiry form card inside modal */
.modal-enquiry-content {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Modal header styling for better visibility */
.modal-enquiry-content .modal-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.08);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Modal body - form styling (removed nested card) */
.modal-enquiry-content .modal-body {
  padding: 12px 18px 18px;
}

/* Reduce modal dialog size */
#enquiryModal .modal-dialog {
  max-width: 500px;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  #enquiryModal .modal-dialog {
    max-width: calc(100% - 32px);
    margin: 16px auto;
  }
}

.modal-enquiry-content .modal-title {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Close button visibility */
.modal-enquiry-content .btn-close {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%231E293B'%3e%3cpath d='M.293.293a1 1 0 011.414 0L8 6.586 14.293.293a1 1 0 111.414 1.414L9.414 8l6.293 6.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L8 9.414l-6.293 6.293a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414L6.586 8 .293 1.707a1 1 0 010-1.414z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  opacity: 0.75;
  filter: brightness(0.85);
  transition: all var(--t-med);
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 14px;
}

.modal-enquiry-content .btn-close:hover,
.modal-enquiry-content .btn-close:focus {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: brightness(1);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Modal open/close animation */
.modal.fade .modal-dialog {
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform var(--t-med), opacity var(--t-med);
}

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

/* Premium ripple (JS adds .ripple element) */
.ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: ripple 650ms var(--ease-premium);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes ripple {
  to {
    transform: scale(2.4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Legacy cards */
.badge-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  min-height: 220px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--t-med);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.badge-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: 0;
}

.badge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.25);
}

.badge-card .badge-icon,
.badge-card .badge-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.badge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elev);
}

.badge-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.2), rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.14));
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.12);
}

.badge-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.badge-sub {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* About programs feature cards */
.feature-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.2);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  min-height: 240px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--t-med);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.feature-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: 0;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.35);
}

.feature-card .feature-icon,
.feature-card .feature-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elev);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.25), rgba(196, 181, 253, 0.15));
  color: var(--primary);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  font-size: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--t-med);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.25);
}

.feature-text {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Key Highlights */
.highlights-card {
  margin-top: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.highlight-item {
  padding: 18px 16px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all var(--t-med);
}

.highlight-media {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/11;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.highlight-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--t-med);
}

.highlight-item:hover .highlight-media img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.highlight-text {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Specialisations */
.spec-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(249, 168, 212, 0.18);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  min-height: 260px;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--t-med);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.spec-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Ensure text alignment is consistent */
.spec-card .spec-title {
  text-align: center;
  flex: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.spec-card .spec-icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.spec-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(249, 168, 212, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(249, 168, 212, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elev);
}

.spec-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--primary);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

.spec-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249, 168, 212, 0.25), rgba(253, 186, 219, 0.15));
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(249, 168, 212, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--t-med);
}

.spec-card:hover .spec-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(249, 168, 212, 0.25);
}

.spec-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

/* Center the last 2 specialisation cards (Diploma and Certificate Program) on desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {

  /* Use offset to center the last two cards - first card gets offset */
  #specialisations .row.g-4>.col-lg-4.offset-lg-2 {
    margin-left: 16.666667%;
  }
}

/* Ensure proper alignment on mobile/tablet - all cards should align in 2-column grid */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  #specialisations .row.g-4 {
    /* Ensure proper Bootstrap grid spacing */
    --bs-gutter-x: 1rem;
    --bs-gutter-y: 1rem;
  }

  #specialisations .row.g-4>.col-6 {
    /* Ensure all cards have equal width and proper spacing */
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: calc(50% - 0.5rem);
    padding-left: calc(var(--bs-gutter-x) * 0.5);
    padding-right: calc(var(--bs-gutter-x) * 0.5);
  }

  /* Remove offset on mobile */
  #specialisations .row.g-4>.col-6.offset-lg-2 {
    margin-left: 0;
  }
}

/* Career banner */
.career-banner {
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: all var(--t-med);
}

.career-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 16/6;
  transition: transform var(--t-med);
  display: block;
}

.career-banner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.25);
}

.career-banner:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Slider */
.testimonial-slider {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr 44px;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.slider-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.35);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.12), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(249, 168, 212, 0.12), transparent 55%),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.slider-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-premium);
  will-change: transform;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}


/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-header {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.section-divider {
  width: 64px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary);
  margin: 16px auto;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.mySwiper {
  padding: 40px 0;
  margin: 0 -12px;
}

.swiper-slide {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.testimonial-card-new {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  height: 360px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  transition: all 0.6s var(--ease-premium);
}

.testimonial-left {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d173b 0%, #1a2a5a 100%);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 35%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.student-avatar {
  width: 112px;
  height: 112px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.student-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.student-name {
  margin: 12px 0 6px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.student-program {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.student-program i {
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.star-rating {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #ffc107;
}

.testimonial-right {
  padding: 40px 36px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 40px;
  color: #0d173b;
  opacity: 0.15;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.quote-text {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0d173b;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.quote-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.divider-line {
  width: 64px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #0d173b;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Swiper Effects */
.swiper-slide-shadow-l,
.swiper-slide-shadow-r {
  display: none;
}

.swiper {
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-card-new {
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

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

  .testimonial-right {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .student-avatar {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
  }

  .quote-text {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .quote-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

.testimonial-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: 0;
}

.testimonial-card::after {
  /* soft quote icon in the background */
  content: "“";
  position: absolute;
  font-family: "Georgia", "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 120px;
  line-height: 1;
  right: 10%;
  top: -32px;
  color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.10);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.testimonial-card .quote {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-card .quote-attribution {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-profile-section {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.profile-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2a4a 0%, #2a3a5a 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(26, 42, 74, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--t-med);
  min-height: 360px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.testimonial-card:hover .profile-card {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(26, 42, 74, 0.4);
}

.profile-image {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.profile-name {
  margin: 16px 0 4px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.profile-program {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.profile-rating {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #ffc107;
}

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

.testimonial-card .rating {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  color: rgba(55, 65, 81, 0.8);
}

.testimonial-card .rating::before {
  content: "★★★★★";
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.testimonial-card.featured {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.32), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.98), rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.98), rgba(249, 168, 212, 0.98));
  color: #fff;
}

.testimonial-card.featured .quote {
  color: #fff;
}

.testimonial-card.featured .program {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
}

.testimonial-card.featured .avatar {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  color: #fff;
}

.testimonial-card.featured .rating {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
}

.testimonial-card.featured .rating::before {
  color: #fde68a;
}

.slider-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10);
  transition: all var(--t-med);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  background: rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.22);
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.20);
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all var(--t-med);
}

.dot.active {
  width: 22px;
  background: rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.90);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.18);
}

/* About NMIMS */
.about-visual {
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition: all var(--t-med);
}

.about-visual img {
  border-radius: 0;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  aspect-ratio: 16/11;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--t-med);
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.about-visual:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.25);
}

.about-visual:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about-list {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 24px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  list-style-type: none;
}

.about-list li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.about-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.stats-bar {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  align-items: center;
  column-gap: 48px;
  row-gap: 16px;
  padding: 32px 36px;
  border-top: none;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.08), rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.08));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.stat-label-heading {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.stat-label-heading span {
  display: block;
}

.stat {
  text-align: left;
}

.stat-value {
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-transform: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.why-gradient-bar {
  height: 6px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary), var(--accent));
  animation: gradientShift 6s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes gradientShift {
  0% {
    filter: hue-rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    filter: hue-rotate(18deg);
  }

  100% {
    filter: hue-rotate(0deg);
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   Global interactive card styling
   - Applies a consistent premium hover/focus effect
   - Used across all card-style blocks (badges, features, specs,
     testimonials, highlights, enquiry, and hero banner card)
   ========================================================= */

/* Base surface + layout for all "card-like" blocks */
.enquiry-card,
.badge-card,
.feature-card,
.highlights-card,
.highlight-item,
.spec-card,
.testimonial-card,
.career-banner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-origin: center top;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow, border-color, background;
}

/* Shared hover + focus-within elevation */
.enquiry-card:hover,
.enquiry-card:focus-within,
.badge-card:hover,
.badge-card:focus-within,
.feature-card:hover,
.feature-card:focus-within,
.highlights-card:hover,
.highlights-card:focus-within,
.highlight-item:hover,
.highlight-item:focus-within,
.spec-card:hover,
.spec-card:focus-within,
.testimonial-card:hover,
.testimonial-card:focus-within,
.career-banner:hover,
.career-banner:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elev);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
}

/* Slightly stronger border accent on key cards */
.badge-card:hover,
.feature-card:hover,
.spec-card:hover,
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(148, 163, 252, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(148, 163, 252, 0.4);
}

/* Soft animated sheen that sweeps across on hover */
.enquiry-card::before,
.badge-card::before,
.feature-card::before,
.highlights-card::before,
.highlight-item::before,
.spec-card::before,
.testimonial-card::before,
.career-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40%);
  transition: opacity var(--t-med), transform var(--t-slow);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.enquiry-card:hover::before,
.badge-card:hover::before,
.feature-card:hover::before,
.highlights-card:hover::before,
.highlight-item:hover::before,
.spec-card:hover::before,
.testimonial-card:hover::before,
.career-banner:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(40%);
}

/* Icon + media micro-interactions */
.badge-card:hover .badge-icon,
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon,
.spec-card:hover .spec-icon,
.testimonial-card:hover .avatar {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
}

.highlight-item:hover .highlight-media img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Accessible focus ring on keyboard navigation */
.enquiry-card:focus-within,
.badge-card:focus-within,
.feature-card:focus-within,
.highlights-card:focus-within,
.highlight-item:focus-within,
.spec-card:focus-within,
.testimonial-card:focus-within,
.career-banner:focus-within {
  outline: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elev), 0 0 0 3px rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.15), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(249, 168, 212, 0.12), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.95), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 48px 0 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.site-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(108, 99, 255, 0.6), rgba(249, 168, 212, 0.6), transparent);
}

.footer-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

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

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--t-med);
}

.footer-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Footer logo colors for dark background */
.site-footer .brand-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.site-footer .brand-mark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15));
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.footer-tagline {
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-tagline::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), transparent);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  margin: 28px auto 16px;
  max-width: 820px;
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.footer-copy {
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}



/* Scroll reveal */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-premium), transform 0.7s var(--ease-premium);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }

  /* Stack hero + enquiry with centered card on tablet/mobile */
  .enquiry-card-wrap {
    margin: 24px auto 0;
    max-width: 480px;
  }

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

  .slider-btn {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .section-pad {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }

  .enquiry-card .row.g-3 {
    row-gap: 0.55rem;
    /* keep touch-friendly on mobile */
  }

  .stats-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    row-gap: 16px;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* Images in cards - background overlay styling */
.badge-image,
.feature-image,
.spec-image,
.testimonial-image {
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.15;
  transition: opacity var(--t-med);
}

.badge-card:hover .badge-image,
.feature-card:hover .feature-image,
.spec-card:hover .spec-image,
.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-image {
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.spec-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.spec-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.spec-icon,
.spec-title {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.feature-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.feature-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.feature-icon,
.feature-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.badge-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.badge-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.badge-icon,
.badge-text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.1;
}

.testimonial-card .quote,
.testimonial-card .person {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Responsive testimonial cards */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .testimonial-card:nth-child(even) {
    direction: ltr;
  }

  .testimonial-quote-section {
    padding: 32px 24px;
    min-height: 200px;
  }

  .profile-card {
    max-width: 280px;
    min-height: 300px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .profile-image {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .testimonial-quote-section {
    padding: 24px 16px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .profile-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .profile-image {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
  }

  .profile-name {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .testimonial-card .quote {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

/* ================================
   Mobile Bottom Fixed CTA Bar
================================ */

.mobile-cta-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 9999;

  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

  box-shadow: 0 -6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Common button style */
.mobile-cta-bar .cta-btn {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Download Brochure */
.mobile-cta-bar .brochure-btn {
  background: #0f2a44;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mobile-cta-bar .brochure-btn:hover {
  background: #091e33;
}

/* Enquire Now */
.mobile-cta-bar .enquiry-btn {
  background: #facc15;
  color: #1f2937;
}

.mobile-cta-bar .enquiry-btn:hover {
  background: #eab308;
}

/* Prevent content hiding behind CTA bar */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 80px;
  }
}


/* 🔥 FORCE FIX: Phone input same as other fields (popup form) */
.modal-enquiry-content .input-group-phone {
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
  background: #f9fbff !important;
  height: 40px !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.modal-enquiry-content .input-group-phone .country-code {
  background: #f9fbff !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #1f4bff;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.modal-enquiry-content .input-group-phone .form-control {
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Focus state (same as other inputs) */
.modal-enquiry-content .input-group-phone:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(31, 75, 255, 0.7) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31, 75, 255, 0.12) !important;
}