/* 
 * Samskruthi B.Tech Admission Landing Page Design System
 * Curated color palette, modern typography, glassmorphism, 
 * micro-animations, custom 3D carousels, and mobile-first styles.
 */

:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --primary-navy: #002147;
    --secondary-crimson: #7C053A;
    --accent-gold: #FFC72C;
    --accent-yellow: #FFFA00;
    --dark-bg: #030712;
    --light-bg: #F8FAFC;
    --text-white: #FFFFFF;
    --text-dark: #0F172A;
    --text-gray: #475569;
    --border-color: rgba(148, 184, 255, 0.3);

    /* Gradients */
    --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.9) 0%, rgba(124, 5, 58, 0.4) 100%);
    --gradient-card-dark: linear-gradient(145deg, #0b1120 0%, #060b18 100%);
    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #98B8FF 0%, #FFFA11 50%, #FF55A0 100%);
    --gradient-light-text: linear-gradient(90deg, #002147 0%, #7C053A 50%, #B45309 100%);
    --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC72C 0%, #D97706 100%);

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-soft: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-premium: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 199, 44, 0.3);

    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Montserrat', 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Base Reset & Typography
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Utility Containers */
.custom-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Card Header Row Utility (Icon & Title Side-by-Side) */
.card-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-align: left;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Header Styles (Sticky & Premium)
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.headerOuter {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    z-index: 1000;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 15px 0;
}

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

.college-logo-img {
    max-height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.btn-header-apply {
    background: var(--secondary-crimson);
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(124, 5, 58, 0.2);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.btn-header-apply:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Hero Banner Section & Overlay Form
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.heroSec {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 120px;
    background: var(--dark-bg) url('../img/hero-banner-img.png') no-repeat;
    background-position: center center;
    background-size: cover;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dark Gradient Overlay for readability */
.heroSec::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
    z-index: 1;
}

.heroSec .custom-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.badge-admissions {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.badge-eamcet {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--accent-yellow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    margin-left: 10px;
}

.header-eamcet-badge {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.2);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-left: 20px;
}

.header-eamcet-badge strong {
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    font-weight: 800;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .header-eamcet-badge {
        display: none;
    }

    .badge-eamcet {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.hero-content h1 span {
    color: var(--accent-yellow);
    display: block;
    font-style: italic;
    padding-right: 0.15em;
}

.hero-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.hero-content h2 span {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-highlights {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 35px 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
    text-align: left;
}

.hero-highlights li {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-highlights li i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-right: 12px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.btn-hero-cta {
    background: var(--accent-yellow);
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 16px 35px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.btn-hero-cta:hover {
    background: var(--text-white);
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-footer-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Glassmorphic Admission Form */
.form-container-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.admission-form-card {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.admission-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.admission-form-card h3 span {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.form-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 11px;
    position: relative;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.form-group select option {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #fff;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 199, 44, 0.2);
}

/* Field validation styles */
.form-group input.error,
.form-group select.error {
    border-color: #EF4444 !important;
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.05);
}

.field-error {
    color: #FCA5A5;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-error-msg {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid #EF4444;
    color: #FCA5A5;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
}

.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.5);
}

.submit-btn:disabled {
    background: #64748B;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.form-disclosure {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

/* Small Admission Form Customization (Hero Banner Specific) */
.small-form-card {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8) !important;
    /* Slightly darker glassmorphism for contrast */
}

.small-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.small-form-card .form-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.small-form-card .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.small-form-card .form-group label {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.small-form-card .form-group input,
.small-form-card .form-group select {
    padding: 7px 10px 7px 32px !important;
    /* Left padding for icons */
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    border-radius: 5px !important;
}

.small-form-card .submit-btn {
    padding: 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
}

.small-form-card .form-disclosure {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
}

.heroSec .input-icon-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.heroSec .input-icon-wrapper i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 11px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.heroSec .form-group input:focus+i,
.heroSec .form-group select:focus+i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Placement Highlights Section
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.placementSec {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6F4EA 0%, #F0FAF5 100%);
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-title h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-title h2 span {
    background: var(--gradient-light-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-style: italic;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-right: 0.15em;
}

.section-title p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.stat-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.stat-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.stat-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1E293B;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.stat-subtext {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #64748B;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Stat card theme classes */
.stat-card.highest-pkg .stat-icon {
    background-color: #E8F8F0;
    color: #10B981;
}

.stat-card.highest-pkg .stat-number {
    color: #10B981;
}

.stat-card.avg-pkg .stat-icon {
    background-color: #EEF2FF;
    color: #2563EB;
}

.stat-card.avg-pkg .stat-number {
    color: #2563EB;
}

.stat-card.placement-rate .stat-icon {
    background-color: #F5F3FF;
    color: #7C3AED;
}

.stat-card.placement-rate .stat-number {
    color: #7C3AED;
}

.stat-card.total-offers .stat-icon {
    background-color: #FFF7ED;
    color: #EA580C;
}

.stat-card.total-offers .stat-number {
    color: #EA580C;
}

/* Recruiter Logos Ticker */
.recruiter-container {
    background: var(--text-white);
    padding: 35px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    text-align: center;
}

.recruiter-container h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.recruiter-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.recruiter-logo {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    height: 75px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.recruiter-logo img {
    max-height: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.recruiter-logo:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    background: var(--text-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.recruiter-logo:hover img {
    opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .recruiter-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .recruiter-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .recruiter-logo {
        height: 65px;
        padding: 8px 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .recruiter-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Admissions Open 2026-27 Highlights Section
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.admissionsOpenSec {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.admissions-open-left {
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.badge-admissions-open {
    background: rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.admissions-open-left h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.admissions-open-left h2 span {
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    font-style: italic;
}

.admissions-open-left p {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Right Grid & Cards */
.admissions-open-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.admissions-open-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.admissions-open-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.admissions-card-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.06);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.admissions-open-card:hover .admissions-card-icon {
    background: var(--secondary-crimson);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.admissions-open-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.admissions-open-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Why Choose Samskruthi (Key Features)
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.whyChooseSec {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FEF3C7 0%, #FFFBEB 100%);
}

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

.feature-card {
    background: var(--light-bg);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--secondary-crimson);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    background: var(--text-white);
}

.feature-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(124, 5, 58, 0.1);
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
    background: var(--secondary-crimson);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.feature-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Courses Offered Section
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.coursesSec {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E0F2FE 0%, #F0F9FF 100%);
}

.courses-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
}

.course-meta-box {
    background: var(--primary-navy);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.course-meta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.meta-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.meta-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.meta-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.meta-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Slider Track CSS for custom scroll banner */
.carousel-nav-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.carousel-btn {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-navy);
    background: var(--text-white);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

.programmes-track {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    gap: 25px;
    padding: 10px 5px 30px 5px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    /* Firefox */
}

.programmes-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
    /* Chrome/Safari */
}

.program-card {
    flex: 0 0 320px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    border-color: var(--secondary-crimson);
}

.program-image-area {
    height: 140px;
    background: var(--primary-navy);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.program-image-area::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.9) 0%, rgba(124, 5, 58, 0.9) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.program-icon-badge {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.program-card-content {
    padding: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.program-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.program-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

.program-card-footer {
    padding: 10px 25px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.intake-badge {
    background: rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.btn-card-apply {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.btn-card-apply:hover {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    gap: 8px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Certification Programs Slider Section
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.certificationsSec {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FCE7F3 0%, #FDF2F8 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.programme-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.programme-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.programme-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 320px;
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    transform-origin: center center;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.programme-card-inner {
    text-align: center;
}

.programme-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.programme-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* Certification Carousel 3D Positioning */
.programme-card.pos-0 {
    transform: translate(-170%, -50%) scale(0.75);
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.4;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.programme-card.pos-1 {
    transform: translate(-110%, -50%) scale(0.85);
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.programme-card.pos-2 {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    z-index: 3;
    opacity: 1;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    background: var(--text-white);
}

.programme-card.pos-3 {
    transform: translate(10%, -50%) scale(0.85);
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.programme-card.pos-4 {
    transform: translate(70%, -50%) scale(0.75);
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.4;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.programme-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.programme-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: var(--primary-navy);
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.programme-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Technology-Driven Environment (Campus Facilities)
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.envSec {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CCFBF1 0%, #F0FDFA 100%);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.envSec .section-title h2 {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.custom-slider-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    margin: 40px 0 60px 0;
}

.custom-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.custom-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 440px;
    height: 280px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
    transform-origin: center center;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.custom-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.custom-slide:hover img {
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.custom-slide .caption {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.9);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--text-white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px;
}

.custom-slide .caption .line1 {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.custom-slide .caption .line2 {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Facility Slider 3D Positioning */
.custom-slide.pos-0 {
    transform: translate(-170%, -50%) scale(0.65);
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.custom-slide.pos-1 {
    transform: translate(-115%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.custom-slide.pos-2 {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    z-index: 3;
    opacity: 1;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.custom-slide.pos-2 img {
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.custom-slide.pos-3 {
    transform: translate(15%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.custom-slide.pos-4 {
    transform: translate(70%, -50%) scale(0.65);
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.slider-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: var(--text-white);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.slider-btn.prev {
    left: 4%;
}

.slider-btn.next {
    right: 4%;
}



/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Testimonials Section
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonialsSec {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE4E6 0%, #FFFBEB 100%);
}

.testimonials-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonials-track {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    gap: 30px;
}

.testimonials-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.testimonial-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 40px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.testimonial-slide blockquote {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.testimonial-meta {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.testimonial-meta span {
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonial-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Footer Section
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.footerSec {
    background-color: var(--dark-bg);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 40px 0 0 0;
}

.footer-top {
    text-align: center;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-top h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.footer-top h2 span {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-top p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.footer-col h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-col h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--secondary-crimson);
}

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

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

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

.footer-contact-info li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-contact-info i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-info a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

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

.footerbot {
    background-color: #020617;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footerbot p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Thank You Page Styles
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.thankyou-body {
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.thankyou-body .headerOuter {
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.back-home-btn {
    background: var(--primary-navy);
    color: var(--text-white) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.15);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.back-home-btn:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-crimson);
    color: var(--text-white) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(124, 5, 58, 0.2);
}

.thankyou-section {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.thankyou-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.success-icon {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    color: #22C55E;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    animation: scaleIn 0.5s ease-out;
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0);
    }

    80% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

.thankyou-card h1 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.thankyou-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.thankyou-card .subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.thankyou-card .divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    margin: 25px auto;
}

.thankyou-card .info-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
}

.immediate-contact-box {
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.2);
}

.immediate-contact-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.immediate-contact-box p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.contact-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-btn {
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.contact-btn.call {
    background: var(--primary-navy);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.contact-btn.call:hover {
    background: var(--secondary-crimson);
}

.contact-btn.whatsapp {
    background: #25D366;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.contact-btn.whatsapp:hover {
    background: #128C7E;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--secondary-crimson);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 14px 35px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(124, 5, 58, 0.2);
}

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

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Autonomous Institution Highlight Section
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.autonomousSec {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3E8FF 0%, #FAF5FF 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.autonomous-left {
    padding-right: 20px;
}


.autonomous-left p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.autonomous-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.autonomous-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.autonomous-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.autonomous-card-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.autonomous-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.autonomous-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Industry-Focused Curriculum Section
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.curriculumSec {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDF2F8 0%, #EEF2FF 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.curriculum-left {
    padding-right: 30px;
}

.curriculum-left p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.curriculum-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.curriculum-list li {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

.curriculum-list li i {
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.curriculum-list li strong {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.curriculum-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.curriculum-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.curriculum-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.curriculum-card-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.curriculum-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.curriculum-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Experienced Faculty Section
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.facultySec {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEF2FF 0%, #F5F3FF 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

/* Stats Highlight Row */
.faculty-stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.faculty-stat-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.06);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faculty-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    border-color: rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.15);
}

.faculty-stat-card .stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.faculty-stat-card .stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Faculty Grid & Cards */
.faculty-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

.faculty-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faculty-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--secondary-crimson);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    border-color: rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.15);
}

.faculty-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.faculty-icon-wrapper {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(124, 5, 58, 0.08);
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faculty-card:hover .faculty-icon-wrapper {
    background: var(--secondary-crimson);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.faculty-card h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faculty-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Redesigned Enquiry Section & Form
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.enquirySec {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F4FA 0%, #E6EEF8 100%);
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

/* Left Column Info */
.enquiry-left {
    padding-right: 40px;
}

.badge-admissions-alt {
    background: rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.enquiry-left h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.enquiry-left h2 span {
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    font-style: italic;
}

.enquiry-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Checklist Box */
.checklist-box {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.checklist-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.checklist-box h4 i {
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
}

.checklist-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.documents-checklist {
    list-style: none;
}

.documents-checklist li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.documents-checklist li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.documents-checklist li i {
    color: #10B981;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Helpline Contact Cards */
.helpline-wrapper {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.helpline-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.helpline-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.helpline-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.helpline-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.helpline-card .h-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.06);
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.helpline-card:hover .h-icon {
    background: var(--primary-navy);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.helpline-card .h-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.helpline-card .h-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.helpline-card .h-val {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* WhatsApp Card Customization */
.helpline-card.whatsapp:hover {
    border-color: #25D366;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
}

.helpline-card.whatsapp .h-icon {
    background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.1);
    color: #25D366;
}

.helpline-card.whatsapp:hover .h-icon {
    background: #25D366;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.helpline-card.whatsapp .h-val {
    color: #25D366;
}

/* Redesigned Form Card (White Theme) */
.enquirySec .admission-form-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.enquirySec .admission-form-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--secondary-crimson) 100%);
}

.enquirySec .form-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.enquirySec .admission-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.enquirySec .admission-form-card h3 span {
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
    font-style: italic;
}

.enquirySec .form-header p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

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

.enquirySec .form-group label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    text-transform: none;
    /* Keep natural case */
    letter-spacing: normal;
}

.enquirySec .input-icon-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.enquirySec .input-icon-wrapper i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-gray);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.enquirySec .form-group input,
.enquirySec .form-group select {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 12px 12px 12px 42px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 100%;
}

.enquirySec .form-group input::placeholder {
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.enquirySec .form-group select option {
    background: var(--text-white);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.enquirySec .form-group input:focus,
.enquirySec .form-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
    background: var(--text-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.08);
}

.enquirySec .form-group input:focus+i,
.enquirySec .form-group select:focus+i {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* Error States */
.enquirySec .form-group input.error,
.enquirySec .form-group select.error {
    border-color: #EF4444 !important;
    background: #FEF2F2;
}

.enquirySec .field-error {
    color: #EF4444;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.enquirySec .form-error-msg {
    background: #FEF2F2;
    border: 1px solid #FCA5A5;
    color: #B91C1C;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Redesigned Button */
.enquirySec .submit-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, #0d3869 100%);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 14px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.15);
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.enquirySec .submit-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-crimson) 0%, #990e4c 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(124, 5, 58, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.enquirySec .form-disclosure {
    color: var(--text-gray);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    margin-top: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.enquirySec .form-disclosure i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* Mobile Hero Image Section */
.mobile-hero-img-sec {
    height: 350px;
    background: var(--dark-bg) url('../img/hero-banner-img.png') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Mobile Form Section (Only visible on Mobile/Tablet)
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */
.mform-sec {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.mobile-form-wrapper {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.mform-sec .admission-form-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.mform-sec .admission-form-card h3 {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    text-align: center;
}

.mform-sec .admission-form-card h3 span {
    color: var(--secondary-crimson);
}

.mform-sec .form-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-gray);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mform-sec .form-group label {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.mform-sec .form-group input,
.mform-sec .form-group select {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 10px 12px 10px 38px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.mform-sec .form-group input::placeholder {
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.mform-sec .form-group input:focus,
.mform-sec .form-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-navy);
    background: var(--text-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.08);
}

.mform-sec .input-icon-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.mform-sec .input-icon-wrapper i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 12px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mform-sec .form-group input:focus+i,
.mform-sec .form-group select:focus+i {
    color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.mform-sec .submit-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, #0d3869 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.15);
    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.mform-sec .submit-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-crimson) 0%, #990e4c 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(124, 5, 58, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mform-sec .form-disclosure {
    color: var(--text-gray);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
 * Mobile-First Responsive Adjustments
 * ---------------------------------------------------- */

/* Desktop layout rules (Large viewports) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero-row {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* Mobile & Tablet adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .heroSec {
        padding-top: 100px;
        min-height: auto;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
        background-position: left center !important;
        background-size: 250% !important;
    }

    .heroSec::before {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.95) 0%, rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.9) 100%) !important;
    }

    .hero-row {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding-right: 0;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }

    .hero-highlights {
        display: inline-block;
        text-align: left;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
    }


    /* Responsive Slider Sizing for smaller screens */
    .custom-slider-wrap {
        margin-bottom: 90px;
    }

    .custom-slider {
        height: 340px;
    }

    .custom-slide {
        width: 290px;
        height: 300px;
    }

    .custom-slide.pos-0,
    .custom-slide.pos-4 {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
    }

    .custom-slide.pos-1,
    .custom-slide.pos-3 {
        width: 240px;
        height: 240px;
    }

    /* Move slider buttons to bottom */
    .slider-btn {
        top: auto;
        bottom: -70px;
        transform: none;
    }

    .slider-btn.prev {
        left: calc(50% - 60px);
    }

    .slider-btn.next {
        right: auto;
        left: calc(50% + 10px);
    }

    .slider-btn:hover {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .custom-slide.pos-0 {
        transform: translate(-230%, -50%);
    }

    .custom-slide.pos-1 {
        transform: translate(-120%, -50%);
    }

    .custom-slide.pos-2 {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    }

    .custom-slide.pos-3 {
        transform: translate(20%, -50%);
    }

    .custom-slide.pos-4 {
        transform: translate(130%, -50%);
    }

    /* Certification slider responsive */
    .programme-slider {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .programme-card {
        width: 240px;
        height: 140px;
    }

    .programme-card.pos-0 {
        transform: translate(-200%, -50%) scale(0.6);
    }

    .programme-card.pos-1 {
        transform: translate(-120%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    }

    .programme-card.pos-2 {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }

    .programme-card.pos-3 {
        transform: translate(20%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    }

    .programme-card.pos-4 {
        transform: translate(100%, -50%) scale(0.6);
    }

    /* Admissions Open, Faculty & Enquiry Section Responsive styles */
    .admissionsOpenSec {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .admissions-open-left {
        padding-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .admissions-open-left h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .autonomous-left,
    .curriculum-left {
        padding-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .facultySec {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .faculty-stats-row {
        gap: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
    }

    .faculty-stat-card {
        padding: 18px 15px;
    }

    .faculty-stat-card .stat-num {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .faculty-card {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

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

    .enquirySec {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .enquiry-left {
        padding-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .enquiry-left h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .documents-checklist {
        display: inline-block;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .helpline-cards {
        max-width: 450px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .enquirySec .admission-form-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .college-logo-img {
        max-height: 50px;
    }

    .back-home-btn {
        padding: 8px 18px !important;
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .section-title h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .admission-form-card {
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }

    .enquirySec .admission-form-card {
        padding: 25px 15px;
    }

    .thankyou-card {
        padding: 30px 15px;
    }

    .thankyou-card h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

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

    /* Hide extra slides on very small viewports */
    .custom-slide.pos-0,
    .custom-slide.pos-4,
    .programme-card.pos-0,
    .programme-card.pos-4 {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .college-logo-img {
        max-height: 40px;
    }

    .back-home-btn {
        padding: 6px 12px !important;
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .programmes-track {
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .program-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
}