*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
:root{
  --red:#b82827;
  --green:#96c22b;
  --red-dark:#a93226;
  --red-light:#e74c3c;
  --red-pale:#fdf1f0;
  --red-mid:#cb4335;
  --white:#ffffff;
  --off-white:#f8f7f5;
  --cream:#faf9f7;
  --charcoal:#11213a;
  --dark:#111827;
  --gray:#6b7280;
  --gray-light:#e5e7eb;
  --gray-pale:#f3f4f6;
  --border:#e8e8e8;
}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;color:var(--dark);background:var(--white);overflow-x:hidden}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   TOP BAR
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.topbar{
  background:var(--charcoal);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  padding:4px 6%;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  font-size:13px;font-weight:400;
}
.topbar a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);text-decoration:none}
.topbar a:hover{color:#fff}
.topbar-left,.topbar-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px}
.topbar-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.topbar-icon{
  width:18px;height:18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:10px;
}
/* =========================================
   TOPBAR DROPDOWN
========================================= */

.topbar-dropdown{
    position:relative;
}

.topbar-dropdown-btn{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border-radius:30px;
    padding:7px 14px;
    color:#fff;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;
    cursor:pointer;
    font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    transition:.25s ease;
    backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    line-height:1;
}

.topbar-dropdown-btn:hover{
    background:#b82827;
    border-color:#b82827;
    transform:translateY(-1px);
}

.topbar-dropdown-menu{
    position:absolute;
    top:140%;
    right:0;
    min-width:220px;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:10px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;
    transform:translateY(10px);
    transition:.25s ease;
    z-index:999;
    border:1px solid #eee;
}

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

.topbar-dropdown-menu a{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    padding:10px 12px;
    color:#111827 !important;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:500;
    border-bottom:1px solid #f1f1f1;
    transition:.25s;
}

.topbar-dropdown-menu a:last-child{
    border-bottom:none;
}

.topbar-dropdown-menu a:hover{
    background:#b82827;
    color:#fff !important;
    padding-left:20px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   NAV — matches reference exactly
═══════════════════════════════════ */
nav{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:200;
  background:var(--white);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.nav-inner{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:0 6%;height:72px;
}
.nav-logo{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  text-decoration:none;
}
.nav-logo-img{
  height:54px;width:auto;display:block;
}

.nav-collapse{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:36px;
}
.nav-links{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:36px;
  list-style:none;
}
.nav-links a{
  color:var(--dark);text-decoration:none;
  font-size:15px;font-weight:500;
  position:relative;
  transition:color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;bottom:-4px;left:0;right:0;
  height:2px;background:var(--red);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform 0.25s;
}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--red)}
.nav-links a:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--red)}
.nav-links a.active::after{transform:scaleX(1)}

.nav-cta{
  background:var(--red);
  color:#fff !important;
  padding:11px 26px;border-radius:6px;
  font-size:14px !important;font-weight:600 !important;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:background 0.2s,transform 0.15s;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-cta::after{display:none !important}
.nav-cta:hover{background:var(--red-dark) !important;transform:translateY(-1px)}

/* hamburger toggle (hidden on desktop) */
.nav-toggle{
  display:none;
  background:transparent;border:none;cursor:pointer;
  padding:8px;margin:0;
  width:44px;height:44px;
  flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:5px;
}
.nav-toggle span{
  display:block;
  width:24px;height:2px;
  background:var(--dark);
  border-radius:1px;
  transition:transform 0.25s,opacity 0.25s;
}
.nav-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.nav-toggle.is-active span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   HERO SLIDER AREA
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  height:calc(100vh - 113px);
  min-height:520px;max-height:620px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-slides{position:relative;width:100%;height:100%}
.hero-slide{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  opacity:0;transition:opacity 0.9s ease;
}
.hero-slide.active{opacity:1}
.hero-slide img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;
  filter:brightness(0.45) saturate(0.85);
}
.hero-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 0%, rgb(26 26 46 / 34%) 60%, transparent 100%);
}
.hero-content{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  padding:0 7%;
  text-align:center;
}
.hero-eyebrow{
    margin-left:auto;
    margin-right:auto;
}
.hero-desc{
    margin-left:auto;
    margin-right:auto;
}
.hero-btns{
    justify-content:center;
}
.hero-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:rgba(192,57,43,0.25);
  border:1px solid rgba(192,57,43,0.5);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  padding:6px 16px;border-radius:30px;
  font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.2px;
  text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:22px;width:fit-content;
}
.hero-eyebrow span{
  width:6px;height:6px;background:#e74c3c;border-radius:50%;
  animation:blink 2s infinite;
}
.section-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:rgba(192,57,43,0.25);
  border:1px solid rgba(192,57,43,0.5);
  color: var(--red-dark);
  padding:6px 16px;border-radius:30px;
  font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.2px;
  text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:22px;width:fit-content;
}
.section-eyebrow span{
  width:6px;height:6px;background:#e74c3c;border-radius:50%;
  animation:blink 2s infinite;
}
.dark-section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgb(255 255 255 / 22%);
    border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 50%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    width: fit-content;
}
.dark-section-eyebrow span{
  width:6px;height:6px;background:#e74c3c;border-radius:50%;
  animation:blink 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes blink{0%,100%{opacity:1}50%{opacity:0.3}}
.hero-title{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:clamp(40px,5.5vw,70px);
  font-weight:700;line-height:1.07;
  color:#fff;letter-spacing:-0.5px;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.hero-title em{font-style:italic;color:#96c22b}
.hero-desc{
  font-size:17px;font-weight:300;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height:1.75;
  margin-bottom:36px;
  max-width: 700px;
}
.hero-btns{display:flex;gap:14px;}
.btn-red{
  background:var(--red-dark);color:#fff;
  padding:14px 32px;border-radius:7px;
  font-size:15px;font-weight:600;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:background 0.2s,transform 0.15s;
  display:inline-block;
  border:var(--red);
}
.btn-red:hover{background:var(--green);transform:translateY(-2px); color:#000}
.btn-ghost{
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);color:#fff;
  padding:12px 28px;border-radius:7px;
  font-size:15px;font-weight:400;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:border-color 0.2s,background 0.2s;
  display:inline-block;
}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08)}

/* slide dots */
.hero-dots{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:32px;
  left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  z-index:20;
}
.dot{
  width:28px;height:4px;border-radius:2px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.3);cursor:pointer;
  transition:background 0.3s,width 0.3s;
}
.dot.active{background:var(--red);width:44px}

/* slide stats */
.hero-stats{
  position:absolute;bottom:32px;right:6%;
  display:flex;gap:32px;
}
.h-stat{text-align:center}
.h-stat-num{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:28px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;
}
.h-stat-label{font-size:12px;color:rgb(255 255 255 / 73%);margin-top:2px}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   QUICK INFO STRIP
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.quick-strip{
  background:var(--off-white);
  border-bottom:3px solid var(--red);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);

}
.quick-item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;
  padding:28px 32px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:background 0.2s;
}
.quick-item:last-child{border-right:none}
.quick-item:hover{background:var(--white);color:var(--charcoal)}
.quick-icon{
  width:52px;height:52px;min-width:52px;
  background:var(--red-pale);
  border-radius:12px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:22px;
  transition:background 0.2s;
}
.quick-item:hover .quick-icon{background:var(--red);filter:none;color:var(--dark)}
.quick-title{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px}
.quick-desc{font-size:13px;color:var(--gray);line-height:1.4}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   SECTION COMMON
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.section{padding:30px 5%}
.section-alt{background:var(--off-white)}
.eyebrow{
  font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--red);
  margin-bottom:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:'';width:32px;height:2px;background:var(--red);border-radius:1px;
}
.sec-title{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:clamp(30px,3.5vw,46px);
  font-weight:700;line-height:1.12;
  color:var(--dark);letter-spacing:-0.3px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.sec-body{
  font-size:16px;font-weight:300;
  color:var(--gray);line-height:1.8;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT SECTION
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.about-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;
  gap:80px;align-items:center;
}
.about-img-wrap{position:relative;padding-bottom:32px;padding-right:32px}
.about-img-main{
  width:100%;
  object-fit:cover;border-radius:16px;
  display:block;
}
.about-img-small{
  position:absolute;bottom:0;right:0;
  width:48%;aspect-ratio:1;
  object-fit:cover;border-radius:14px;
  border:5px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.about-badge-exp{
  position:absolute;top:32px;left:-20px;
  background:var(--red);color:#fff;
  border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;
  text-align:center;
  box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(192,57,43,0.35);
}
.exp-num{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:36px;font-weight:700;display:block;line-height:1;
}
.exp-text{font-size:12px;opacity:0.85;margin-top:4px}
.about-content .sec-body{margin-bottom:28px}
.about-points{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin-top:32px;
}
.about-point{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;
  padding:16px;background:var(--off-white);
  border-radius:10px;border:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:border-color 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.about-point:hover{border-color:var(--red);box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(192,57,43,0.08)}
.ap-icon{
  width:36px;height:36px;min-width:36px;
  background:var(--red-pale);border-radius:8px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:16px;
}
.ap-title{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:3px}
.ap-desc{font-size:12px;color:var(--gray);line-height:1.5}

/* mission/vision boxes */
.mv-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:20px;margin-top:28px}
.mv-box{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:12px;padding:24px;
  border-top:3px solid var(--red);
  transition:box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.mv-box:hover{box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)}
.mv-label{
  font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--red);
  letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:10px;
}
.mv-text{font-size:14px;color:var(--gray);line-height:1.65}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.services-bg{
  background:var(--charcoal);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.services-bg::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;top:-200px;right:-200px;
  width:600px;height:600px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(192,57,43,0.15) 0%,transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.services-header-row{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;
  margin-bottom:52px;
}
.services-header-row .sec-title{color:#fff;margin-bottom:0}
.services-header-row .eyebrow{color:#96c22b}
.services-header-row .eyebrow::before{background:#96c22b}

.services-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:18px;
}
.svc-card{
  background:var(--off-white);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius:14px;padding:28px 22px;
  transition:background 0.3s,border-color 0.3s,transform 0.2s;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  cursor:default;
}
.svc-card::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;
  height:3px;background:var(--red);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform 0.3s;
}
.svc-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.09);border-color:rgba(192,57,43,0.3);transform:translateY(-4px); color: #ffffff;}
.svc-card:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.svc-icon{
  width:50px;height:50px;
  background:rgba(192,57,43,0.15);border-radius:12px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:22px;margin-bottom:18px;
}
.svc-name{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;;margin-bottom:8px}
.svc-desc{font-size:13px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.65}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   STREAMS / COURSES
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.streams-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:52px}
.streams-header .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.streams-header .eyebrow::before{display:none}
.streams-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;
}
.str-card{
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:12px;
  padding:20px 18px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  transition:border-color 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s,transform 0.2s;
  cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;
}
.str-card:hover{
  border-color:var(--red);
  box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(192,57,43,0.10);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.str-emoji{font-size:24px;line-height:1}
.str-name{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--dark)}
.str-sub{font-size:12px;color:var(--gray);margin-top:2px}

/* free consultation CTA inside streams */
.streams-cta{
  text-align:center;margin-top:40px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   FINANCIAL / SCHOLARSHIP CARDS
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.financial-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;
  margin-top:52px;
}
.fin-card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.fin-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.10)}
.fin-img{
  width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  transition:transform 0.4s;
}
.fin-card:hover .fin-img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.fin-img-wrap{overflow:hidden}
.fin-body{padding:26px}
.fin-tag{
  display:inline-block;
  background:var(--red-pale);color:var(--red);
  font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.8px;
  text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:20px;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.fin-title{font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:10px}
.fin-desc{font-size:14px;color:var(--gray);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:16px}
.fin-list{list-style:none}
.fin-list li{
  font-size:13px;color:var(--gray);
  padding:5px 0 5px 20px;position:relative;
  border-bottom:1px dashed var(--gray-light);
}
.fin-list li:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.fin-list li::before{
  content:'✓';position:absolute;left:0;
  color:var(--red);font-weight:700;font-size:11px;top:6px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   WHY US / 4 PILLARS
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.why-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;
  margin-top:52px;
}
.why-card{
  text-align:center;padding:36px 24px;
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:14px;
  transition:border-color 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s,transform 0.2s;
}
.why-card:hover{border-color:var(--red);box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(192,57,43,0.08);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.why-icon{
  width:70px;height:70px;
  background:var(--red-pale);border-radius:20px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:30px;margin:0 auto 20px;
  transition:background 0.2s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon{background:var(--red)}
.why-title{font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:10px}
.why-desc{font-size:14px;color:var(--gray);line-height:1.65}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS — 3 STEPS
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.process-section{background:var(--charcoal)}
.process-section .sec-title{color:#fff}
.process-section .eyebrow{color:#96c22b}
.process-section .eyebrow::before{background:#96c22b}
.process-section .sec-body{color:rgb(255 255 255 / 73%);margin-bottom:56px}
.steps-row{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:0;position:relative;
}
.steps-row::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;top:50px;left:calc(16.66% + 26px);right:calc(16.66% + 26px);
  height:2px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);z-index:0;
}
.step-item{text-align:center;padding:0 32px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.step-circle{
  width:100px;height:100px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  margin:0 auto 28px;
  transition:background 0.3s,border-color 0.3s;
}
.step-item:hover .step-circle{background:rgba(192,57,43,0.2);border-color:var(--red)}
.step-n{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:32px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;line-height:1;
}
.step-emoji{font-size:14px;margin-top:2px}
.step-title-t{font-size:18px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;margin-bottom:12px}
.step-desc-t{font-size:14px;font-weight:300;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);line-height:1.7}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   CEO QUOTE / ABOUT LEADER
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.leader-section{
  background:var(--charcoal);
  padding:80px 7%;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.5fr;
  gap:80px;align-items:center;
}
.leader-left{text-align:center}
.leader-img-wrap{
  width:220px;height:220px;border-radius:50%;
  overflow:hidden;margin:0 auto 20px;
  border:6px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.leader-img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.leader-name{font-size:20px;font-weight:600;color:#fff}
.leader-role{font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);margin-top:4px}
.leader-content{color:#fff}
.leader-quote{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:clamp(24px,2.5vw,34px);
  font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  font-style:italic;
  position:relative;padding-left:24px;
}
.leader-quote::before{
  content:'"';
  font-size:80px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  position:absolute;left:-10px;top:-20px;
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  line-height:1;
}
.leader-body{font-size:15px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.8;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);margin-bottom:28px}
.leader-points{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.lp{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px}
.lp-num{
  width:32px;height:32px;min-width:32px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;
}
.lp-title{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;margin-bottom:3px}
.lp-desc{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   PARTNER INSTITUTES
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.partners-section{background:var(--off-white)}
.partners-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:48px}
.partner-tile{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:12px;padding:20px 16px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  min-height:80px;
  transition:border-color 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.partner-tile:hover{border-color:var(--red);box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(192,57,43,0.1)}
.partner-name{
  font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--gray);
  text-align:center;line-height:1.4;
  transition:color 0.2s;
}
.partner-tile:hover .partner-name{color:var(--red)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.testi-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:12px}
.testi-header .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.testi-header .eyebrow::before{display:none}
.testi-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:24px;
}
.testi-card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:16px;padding:32px 28px;
  transition:box-shadow 0.2s,border-color 0.2s;
  position:relative;
}
.testi-card:hover{box-shadow:0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);border-color:rgba(192,57,43,0.2)}
.testi-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:18px}
.testi-stars{color:var(--red);font-size:16px;letter-spacing:1px}
.testi-quote-mark{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:60px;color:var(--red-pale);line-height:0.7;
  font-weight:700;
}
.testi-text{
  font-size:15px;font-weight:300;
  color:#444;line-height:1.8;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  font-style:italic;
}
.testi-footer{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.testi-av{
  width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--red);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:#fff;
}
.testi-n{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:var(--dark)}
.testi-c{font-size:12px;color:var(--red);margin-top:2px}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIAL SLIDER (home page)
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.testi-section-bg{
  background:var(--red-dark);
  position:relative;
}
.testi-section-bg::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.tslider{
  position:relative;
  max-width:1080px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 60px;
}
.tslider-viewport{
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:18px;
}
.tslider-track{
  display:flex;
  transition:transform .65s cubic-bezier(.55,.05,.25,1);
  will-change:transform;
}
.tslider-slide{
  flex:0 0 100%;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:280px 1fr;
  gap:10px;
  align-items:center;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:15px 15px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.tslider-photo-wrap{
  position:relative;
  width:150px;height:150px;
  border-radius:50%;
  overflow:visible;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.tslider-photo-wrap::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:-8px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--red) 0%,#96c22b 100%);
  z-index:0;
}
.tslider-photo-wrap img{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  width:100%;height:100%;
  border-radius:50%;
  object-fit:cover;
  border:5px solid #fff;
}
.tslider-quote-badge{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:6px;right:-4px;
  width:54px;height:54px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--red);
  color:#fff;
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:50px;font-weight:700;
  display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:center;
  line-height:.7;
  padding-bottom:10px;
  box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(192,57,43,0.35);
  z-index:2;
}
.tslider-body{padding:8px 0}
.tslider-stars{
  color:var(--red);
  font-size:18px;letter-spacing:2px;
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.tslider-text{
  font-size:15px;font-weight:300;
  color:#333;line-height:1.5;
  font-style:italic;
  margin:0 0 12px;
}
.tslider-name{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:24px;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--dark);
  margin-bottom:2px;
}
.tslider-course{
  font-size:13px;
  color:var(--red);
  letter-spacing:.4px;
}

/* arrows */
.tslider-arrow{
  position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:48px;height:48px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  color:var(--red);
  font-size:28px;line-height:1;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition:all .25s ease;
  z-index:5;
  font-weight:300;
  padding-bottom:4px;
}
.tslider-arrow:hover{
  background:var(--red);
  color:#fff;
  transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
  border-color:var(--red);
}
.tslider-prev{left:0}
.tslider-next{right:0}

/* dots */
.tslider-dots{
  display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  margin-top:30px;
}
.tslider-dot{
  width:10px;height:10px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#ffffff;
  border:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  padding:0;
  transition:all .25s ease;
}
.tslider-dot.is-active{
  background:var(--charcoal);
  width:28px;
  border-radius:6px;
}

@media (max-width: 820px){
    .tslider{
        position:relative;
        overflow:hidden;
        padding-bottom:60px !important;
    }

    .tslider-arrow{
        width:42px !important;
        height:42px !important;
        font-size:20px !important;
        top:auto !important;
        bottom:0 !important;
        transform:none !important;
        z-index:10;
    }

    .tslider-prev{
        left:calc(50% - 55px) !important;
    }

    .tslider-next{
        right:calc(50% - 55px) !important;
    }
  .tslider-slide{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    text-align:center;
    padding:36px 24px 32px;
    gap:24px;
  }
  .tslider-photo-wrap{width:160px;height:160px}
  .tslider-quote-badge{width:42px;height:42px;font-size:38px;padding-bottom:8px}
  .tslider-text{font-size:15px}
  .tslider-dots{margin-top:18px}
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT / CONSULTATION SECTION
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-section{
  background:var(--off-white);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;
  min-height:600px;
}
.contact-left{
  background:var(--charcoal);
  padding:72px 6%;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.contact-left::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;bottom:-100px;right:-100px;
  width:400px;height:400px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(192,57,43,0.2) 0%,transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.contact-left .sec-title{color:#fff;margin-bottom:16px}
.contact-left .eyebrow{color:#96c22b}
.contact-left .eyebrow::before{background:#96c22b}
.contact-left .sec-body{color:rgb(255 255 255 / 73%);margin-bottom:36px}
.contact-info{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;margin-bottom:36px}
.ci-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px}
.ci-icon{
  width:42px;height:42px;min-width:42px;
  background:rgba(192,57,43,0.2);border-radius:10px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:18px;
}
.ci-label{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);margin-bottom:3px}
.ci-val{font-size:14px;color:#fff}
.ci-val a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);text-decoration:none}
.ci-val a:hover{color:var(--red-light)}
.benefits-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.benefit{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.benefit::before{
  content:'';width:8px;height:8px;min-width:8px;
  background:var(--red);border-radius:50%;
}

.contact-right{padding:72px 6%;background:var(--red-dark)}

.form-flash{padding:12px 16px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:14px}
.form-flash-success{background:#e6f7ec;border:1px solid #a3d9b1;color:#1e7e34}
.form-flash-error{background:#fdecea;border:1px solid #f5c6cb;color:#a93226}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   CONSULTATION MODAL
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.consult-modal{
  position:fixed;inset:0;
  z-index:1000;
  display:none;
  align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;
  padding:40px 16px;
  overflow-y:auto;
}
.consult-modal.is-open{display:flex}
.consult-modal-backdrop{
  position:fixed;inset:0;
  background:rgba(10,10,20,0.7);
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.consult-modal-card{
  position:relative;z-index:1;
  background:var(--white);
  border-radius:16px;
  width:100%;max-width:460px;
  padding:6px 6px 6px 6px;
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  animation:modalSlide 0.3s ease;
}
@keyframes modalSlide{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-20px)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
}
.consult-modal-close{
  position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;
  width:36px;height:36px;
  border:none;background:var(--gray-pale);
  color:var(--dark);
  border-radius:50%;
  font-size:22px;line-height:1;
  cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:background 0.2s,transform 0.15s;
  z-index: 99999;
}
.consult-modal-close:hover{background:var(--red);color:#fff;transform:rotate(90deg)}
.consult-modal-header{margin-bottom:24px;padding-right:36px}
.consult-modal-header .form-title{margin-bottom:6px}
.consult-modal-header .form-sub{margin-bottom:0}
body.modal-open{overflow:hidden}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .consult-modal-card{padding:32px 22px 24px}
  .contact-cta-card{padding:32px 22px}
}
.form-title{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:28px;font-weight:700;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:8px;
}
.form-sub{font-size:14px;color:var(--gray);margin-bottom:32px}
.step-indicators{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-bottom:28px}
.step-dot{
  flex:1;height:4px;border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--gray-light);
  transition:background 0.3s;
}
.step-dot.done{background:var(--red)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
═══════════════════════════════════ */
footer{background:#0a0a14;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45)}
.footer-top{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap:48px;padding:64px 7% 48px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.footer-logo-img{
  height:60px;width:auto;display:block;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.footer-desc{font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:20px}
.footer-social{display:flex;gap:10px}
.soc-btn{
  width:36px;height:36px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:14px;text-decoration:none;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition:background 0.2s,color 0.2s,border-color 0.2s;
}
.soc-btn:hover{background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red);color:#fff}
.footer-col-title{
  font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;
  letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-bottom:18px;
}
.footer-links{list-style:none}
.footer-links li{margin-bottom:11px}
.footer-links a{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);text-decoration:none;
  font-size:14px;transition:color 0.2s;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
}
.footer-links a::before{
  content:'›';color:var(--red);font-size:16px;
}
.footer-links a:hover{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85)}
.footer-newsletter input{
  width:100%;padding:11px 14px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius:8px;
  color:#fff;font-size:13px;font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;
  margin-bottom:10px;outline:none;
  transition:border-color 0.2s;
}
.footer-newsletter input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3)}
.footer-newsletter input:focus{border-color:var(--red)}
.footer-newsletter button{
  width:100%;background:var(--red);color:#fff;
  border:none;cursor:pointer;
  padding:11px;border-radius:8px;
  font-size:13px;font-weight:600;font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;
  transition:background 0.2s;
}
.footer-newsletter button:hover{background:var(--red-dark)}
.footer-bottom{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  padding:20px 7%;font-size:13px;
}
.footer-bottom a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3);text-decoration:none;margin-left:20px;transition:color 0.2s}
.footer-bottom a:hover{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   PAGE BANNER (about, contact)
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.page-banner{
  position:relative;
  height:380px;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;align-items:center;
}
.page-banner-img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;object-position:center;
  filter:brightness(0.4) saturate(0.85);
  z-index:0;
}
.page-banner-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(110deg,rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 0%,rgba(192,57,43,0.35) 70%,transparent 100%);
  z-index:1;
}
.page-banner-content{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  padding:0 7%;
  max-width:960px;
}
.page-banner-title{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:clamp(34px,4.5vw,54px);
  font-weight:700;line-height:1.12;
  color:#fff;letter-spacing:-0.5px;
  margin:14px 0 14px;
}
.page-banner-title em{font-style:italic;color:#96c22b}
.page-banner-desc{
  font-size:16px;font-weight:300;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  line-height:1.7;max-width:520px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.breadcrumb{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);text-decoration:none}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:#fff}
.breadcrumb span{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   IMPACT NUMBERS (about page)
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.impact-section{background:var(--off-white)}
.impact-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    gap:24px;
}

@media only screen and (max-width:768px){

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

}
.impact-stat{
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:14px;
  padding:36px 22px;
  text-align:center;
  transition:transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s,border-color 0.2s;
}
.impact-stat:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(192,57,43,0.08);
  border-color:var(--red);
}
.impact-num{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:48px;font-weight:700;color:var(--red);
  line-height:1;
}
.impact-label{
  font-size:14px;color:var(--gray);
  margin-top:10px;letter-spacing:0.5px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   MAP SECTION (contact page)
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.map-section{
  width:100%;
  background:var(--off-white);
  border-top:1px solid var(--border);
}
.map-section iframe{display:block;width:100%}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   COURSES LISTING + DETAIL
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.course-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:24px;
}
.course-card{
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:14px;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s,border-color 0.2s;
}
.course-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-color:var(--red);
}
.course-card-img-wrap{
  position:relative;display:block;overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:16/10;background:var(--gray-pale);
}
.course-card-img{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;display:block;
  transition:transform 0.4s;
}
.course-card:hover .course-card-img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.course-card-tag{
  position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;
  background:var(--red);color:#fff;
  font-size:11px;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.5px;
  padding:4px 10px;border-radius:20px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.course-card-body{
  padding:20px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  flex:1;
}
.course-card-title{
  font-size:16px;font-weight:600;
  color:var(--dark);
  line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:10px;
}
.course-card-title a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
.course-card-title a:hover{color:var(--red)}
.course-card-meta{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;
  font-size:12px;color:var(--gray);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.course-card-meta span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:4px}
.course-card-desc{
  font-size:13px;color:var(--gray);
  line-height:1.6;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  flex:1;
}
.course-card-actions{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:10px;
}

.course-card-actions .college-compare-btn{
    grid-column:1 / -1;
    width:100%;
}
@media (max-width: 767px){

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

    .course-card-actions .college-compare-btn{
        grid-column:auto;
    }

}
.course-card-actions .btn-red,
.course-card-actions .btn-outline{
  padding:10px 12px;
  font-size:13px;
  text-align:center;
  border-radius:6px;
}
.btn-outline{
  background:transparent;color:var(--red);
  border:1.5px solid var(--red);
  font-weight:600;
  text-decoration:none;
  display:inline-block;
  cursor:pointer;
  font-family:inherit;
  transition:background 0.2s,color 0.2s;
      line-height: 25px;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--red);color:#fff}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .course-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:768px){
  .course-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .course-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* course detail */
.course-detail-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 340px;
  gap:48px;
  align-items:start;
}
.course-detail-body{
  font-size:16px;color:#444;line-height:1.85;
}
.course-detail-body h2,
.course-detail-body h3{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  color:var(--dark);
  margin:28px 0 12px;
}
.course-detail-body h2{font-size:28px}
.course-detail-body h3{font-size:22px}
.course-detail-body p{margin-bottom:16px}
.course-detail-body ul,
.course-detail-body ol{margin:0 0 16px 22px}
.course-detail-body li{margin-bottom:6px}
.course-detail-body strong{color:var(--dark)}

.course-detail-info-card{
  background:var(--off-white);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:14px;
  padding:15px 15px;
  top:96px;
}
.course-detail-info-title{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:22px;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--dark);
  margin-bottom:18px;
  padding-bottom:14px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.course-detail-info-list{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}
.course-detail-info-list li{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;
  padding:12px 0;
  font-size:14px;
  border-bottom:1px dashed var(--gray-light);
}
.course-detail-info-list li:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.cdi-label{color:var(--gray);font-weight:500;flex-shrink:0}
.cdi-val{color:var(--dark);font-weight:600;text-align:right}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .course-detail-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .course-detail-info-card{position:static}
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   COLLEGE DETAIL — hero, facts, gallery, address
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.college-hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:480px;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;align-items:flex-end;
  padding:60px 0 60px;
}
.college-hero .page-banner-img{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;object-position:center;
  filter:brightness(0.4) saturate(0.85);
  z-index:0;
}
.college-hero .page-banner-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 0%, rgb(0 0 0 / 21%) 70%, transparent 100%);
  z-index:1;
}
.college-hero-content{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  padding:0 7%;max-width:900px;
}

.college-facts-strip{
  background:var(--white);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));
  gap:0;
}
.cf-item{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  padding:24px 28px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--border);
}
.cf-item:last-child{border-right:none}
.cf-icon{
  width:46px;height:46px;min-width:46px;
  background:var(--red-pale);
  border-radius:12px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-size:20px;
}
.cf-label{font-size:12px;color:var(--gray);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.4px;text-transform:uppercase}
.cf-val{font-size:14px;color:var(--dark);font-weight:600;margin-top:2px}

/* gallery */
.college-gallery{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:14px;
}
.college-gallery .gallery-item{
  display:block;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  background:var(--gray-pale);
  transition:transform 0.25s,box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.college-gallery .gallery-item:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.college-gallery img{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;display:block;
  transition:transform 0.4s;
}
.college-gallery .gallery-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.college-gallery .gallery-item:nth-child(7n+1){grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 2}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .college-gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .college-gallery .gallery-item:nth-child(7n+1){grid-column:auto;grid-row:auto}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .college-gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}

/* =========================================
   COLLEGE CONTACT / ADDRESS BLOCK
========================================= */

.college-address-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:24px;
    align-items:stretch;
}

.college-contact-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:22px;
    padding:30px;
    border:1px solid #ececec;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.college-contact-card::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    height:5px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,#b82827,#96c22b);
}

.college-contact-top{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    text-align:center;
    gap:18px;
}

.college-contact-logo-wrap{
    margin-bottom:0;
}

.college-contact-actions{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:12px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    margin-top:20px;
}

.college-contact-logo{
    width:200px;
    max-width:100%;
    height:auto;
    object-fit:contain;
    display:block;
    filter:drop-shadow(0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.18));
}

.college-contact-logo img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:contain;
}

.college-contact-title{
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
    font-size:30px;
    line-height:1.2;
    color:#11213a;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.college-contact-location{
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#b82827;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.college-contact-address{
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.9;
    color:#5b6473;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding:20px 0;
    border-top:1px dashed #ddd;
    border-bottom:1px dashed #ddd;
    margin-bottom:24px;
}

.college-contact-btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:8px;
    padding:8px 14px;
    border-radius:6px;
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:600;
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:all .25s ease;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    color:#1e293b;
    box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(15,23,42,0.04);
}

.college-contact-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(15,23,42,0.10);
}

.call-btn{
    border-color:#bfdbfe;
    color:#2563eb;
    background:#f8fbff;
}

.whatsapp-btn{
    border-color:#bbf7d0;
    color:#16a34a;
    background:#f6fff8;
}

.direction-btn{
    border-color:#fecaca;
    color:#dc2626;
    background:#fff8f8;
}
.call-btn:hover{
    background:#11213a;
    color:#fff;
    transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.whatsapp-btn:hover{
    background:#11213a;
    color:#fff;
    transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.direction-btn:hover{
    background:#11213a;
    color:#fff;
    transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.college-map{
    border-radius:22px;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid #ececec;
    min-height:100%;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.college-map iframe{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    min-height:420px;
}

@media (max-width:991px){

    .college-address-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

}

@media (max-width:576px){

    .college-contact-card{
        padding:22px;
    }
    .college-contact-title{
        font-size:24px;
    }

}


@media (max-width:900px){
  .college-address-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .college-map{min-height:300px}
}

/* fade in on scroll */
.fade-in{
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(32px);
  transition:opacity 0.7s ease,transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-in.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — header, footer, sections
═══════════════════════════════════ */

/* Tablet & below: condense topbar */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .topbar{padding:4px 5%;font-size:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px}
  .topbar-left{gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .topbar-right{display:none}
  .topbar-email{display:none}

  /* Nav: hamburger + dropdown */
  .nav-inner{padding:0 5%;height:64px;position:relative}
  .nav-logo-img{height:44px}
  .nav-toggle{display:flex}

  .nav-collapse{
    position:absolute;
    top:100%;left:0;right:0;
    flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0;
    background:var(--white);
    border-top:1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow:0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    padding:8px 0 16px;
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    opacity:0;pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity 0.22s ease,transform 0.22s ease;
    max-height:calc(100vh - 64px);
    overflow-y:auto;
  }
  nav.is-open .nav-collapse{
    transform:translateY(0);
    opacity:1;
    pointer-events:auto;
  }

  .nav-links{
    flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0;
    width:100%;
  }
  .nav-links li{width:100%}
  .nav-links a{
    display:block;
    padding:14px 24px;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
    font-size:16px;
  }
  .nav-links a::after{display:none}

  .nav-cta{
    margin:14px 24px 0;
    text-align:center;
  }
}

/* Phone: tighter topbar + section padding */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .topbar{font-size:11px;padding:6px 5%}
  .topbar-left{gap:12px}

  .section{padding:60px 5%}
  .leader-section{padding:60px 5%;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;text-align:center}
  .leader-content{text-align:left}
  .leader-quote{padding-left:0}
  .leader-quote::before{display:none}

  /* hero stats / dots smaller */
  .hero-stats{display:none}
  .hero-dots{left:5%;bottom:24px}
  .hero-content{padding:0 5%}

  /* quick strip stacks on phone */
  .quick-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .quick-item{padding:18px 16px;gap:12px;border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
  .quick-item:nth-child(2){border-right:none}
  .quick-icon{width:44px;height:44px;min-width:44px;font-size:18px}
  .quick-title{font-size:14px}
  .quick-desc{font-size:12px}

  /* about + services + financial + why grids */
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
  .about-img-wrap{padding-bottom:24px;padding-right:24px;max-width:420px;margin:0 auto}
  .about-points{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .mv-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}

  .services-header-row{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:18px}
  .services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
  .streams-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
  .financial-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}
  .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
  .steps-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .steps-row::before{display:none}

  .testi-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}

  /* contact section: stack columns */
  .contact-section{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .contact-left,.contact-right{padding:48px 6%}

  /* college detail */
  .college-hero{min-height:380px}
  .college-hero-content{padding:0 5%}
}

@media (max-width:480px){
  .services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .streams-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* Footer responsive */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:36px;padding:48px 6% 36px}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;padding:40px 6% 32px}
  .footer-bottom{
    flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;
    padding:18px 6%;font-size:12px;
  }
  .footer-bottom > div{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin:0}
  .footer-bottom a{margin-left:0}
  .footer-logo-img{height:50px}
  .footer-desc{font-size:13px}
  .footer-links a{font-size:13px}
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════
   LISTING SEARCH (colleges / courses)
═══════════════════════════════════ */
.listing-search{
  max-width:520px;
  margin:0 auto 40px;
}
.listing-search-field{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;align-items:center;
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:6px 8px 6px 18px;
  transition:border-color 0.2s,box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.listing-search-field:focus-within{
  border-color:var(--red);
  box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(192,57,43,0.10);
}
.listing-search-icon{
  font-size:15px;opacity:0.7;margin-right:8px;
}
.listing-search-input{
  flex:1;border:none;outline:none;background:transparent;
  font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);
  padding:12px 4px;
  font-family:inherit;
}
.listing-search-input::placeholder{color:var(--gray)}
.listing-search-clear{
  border:none;background:var(--off-white);
  color:var(--ink);
  width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;
  font-size:18px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:background 0.2s,color 0.2s;
}
.listing-search-clear:hover{background:var(--red);color:#fff}
.listing-search.is-loading .listing-search-icon{opacity:0.3}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .listing-search{margin:0 16px 32px}
  .listing-search-input{font-size:14px;padding:10px 4px}
}
.partners-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));
    gap:24px;
    margin-top:55px;
}

.partner-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #ececec;
    border-radius:22px;
    height:140px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    padding:22px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:all .35s ease;
    text-decoration:none;
}

.partner-card::before{
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,
        rgba(185,28,28,.04),
        rgba(15,23,42,.04));
    opacity:0;
    transition:.35s;
}

.partner-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    border-color:#dc2626;
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

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

.partner-logo-wrap{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
}

.partner-logo{
    width:100%;
    height:80px;
    object-fit:contain;
    transition:all .4s ease;
    filter:grayscale(100%);
    opacity:.85;
}

.partner-card:hover .partner-logo{
    transform:scale(1.08);
    filter:grayscale(0%);
    opacity:1;
}

/* TOOLTIP */

.partner-card::after{
    content:attr(data-title);
    position:absolute;
    bottom:12px;
    left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    background:#111827;
    color:#fff;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:600;
    padding:7px 12px;
    border-radius:999px;
    white-space:nowrap;
    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;
    transition:.3s ease;
    z-index:5;
}

.partner-card:hover::after{
    opacity:1;
    visibility:visible;
    transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.hidden-partner{
    display:none;
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(30px);
    transition:all .5s ease;
}


.btn-load-more{
    background:#b91c1c;
    color:#fff;
    border:none;
    padding:14px 34px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:.3s;
}

.btn-load-more:hover{
    background:#991b1b;
    transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.partners-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(8, 1fr);
    gap:22px;
    margin-top:55px;
    align-items:stretch;
}

/* LARGE LAPTOP */

@media(max-width:1500px){

    .partners-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);
    }

}

/* TABLET */

@media(max-width:1100px){

    .partners-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    }

}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:768px){

    .partners-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
        gap:16px;
    }

}
@media(max-width:768px){

    .partners-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
        gap:16px;
    }

    .partner-card{
        height:110px;
        padding:16px;
        border-radius:16px;
    }

    .partner-logo{
        height:55px;
    }

}
.partners-loadmore-wrap{
    text-align:center;
    margin-top:45px;
}
/* ===================================================
   CONTACT + TESTIMONIAL MOBILE FIX
=================================================== */

@media only screen and (max-width: 768px){

    .contact-section{
        display:flex !important;
        flex-direction:column !important;
        width:100%;
    }

    .contact-left,
    .contact-right{
        width:100% !important;
        max-width:100% !important;
        flex:0 0 100% !important;
        padding:50px 20px !important;
    }

    .contact-left{
        min-height:auto;
    }

    .contact-right{
        overflow:hidden;
    }

    .testi-section-bg{
        padding:50px 20px !important;
    }

    .testi-header{
        text-align:center;
        margin-bottom:30px;
    }

    .testi-header .sec-title,
    .contact-left .sec-title{
        font-size:32px !important;
        line-height:1.2 !important;
    }

    .tslider{
        padding:0 !important;
        max-width:100%;
    }

    .tslider-slide{
        display:flex !important;
        flex-direction:column !important;
        grid-template-columns:none !important;
        width:100%;
        padding:24px 18px !important;
        gap:20px !important;
        text-align:center;
    }

    .tslider-photo-wrap{
        width:110px !important;
        height:110px !important;
        margin:auto;
    }

    .tslider-body{
        width:100%;
    }

    .tslider-text{
        font-size:14px !important;
        line-height:1.7 !important;
    }

    .tslider-name{
        font-size:22px !important;
    }

    .tslider-course{
        font-size:12px !important;
    }

    .tslider-arrow{
        width:38px !important;
        height:38px !important;
        font-size:22px !important;
    }

    .contact-info{
        gap:20px;
    }

    .ci-item{
        align-items:flex-start;
    }

}
/* =========================================
   MOBILE PARTNER LIMIT = 10
========================================= */

@media only screen and (max-width:768px){

    .partners-grid .partner-card:nth-child(n+11){
        display:none;
    }

    .partners-grid.show-all-mobile .partner-card{
        display:flex !important;
    }

}
/* =========================================
TESTIMONIALS PAGE
========================================= */

.testimonials-page{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:#f8f8f8;
}

.section-heading{
    margin-bottom:60px;
}

.section-tag{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:8px 18px;
    background:#b93124;
    color:#fff;
    border-radius:30px;
    font-size:14px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.section-title{
    font-size:52px;
    line-height:1.2;
    margin-bottom:16px;
    color:#111;
    font-family:'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.section-subtitle{
    max-width:700px;
    margin:auto;
    color:#666;
    font-size:18px;
}

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

.testimonial-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:24px;
    padding:35px;
    transition:0.3s ease;
    box-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    height:100%;
}

.testimonial-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
}

.testimonial-top{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    margin-bottom:24px;
}

.testimonial-image-wrap{
    width:90px;
    height:90px;
    border-radius:50%;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:5px solid #d9a441;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.testimonial-image{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.testimonial-rating{
    color:#d8342a;
    font-size:20px;
    letter-spacing:2px;
}

.testimonial-text{
    font-size:17px;
    line-height:1.9;
    color:#555;
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.testimonial-name{
    font-size:28px;
    color:#111;
    margin-bottom:8px;
    font-family:'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.testimonial-meta{
    color:#c0392b;
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:500;
}

@media(max-width:991px){

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

    .section-title{
        font-size:42px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:767px){

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

    .testimonials-page{
        padding:70px 0;
    }

    .section-title{
        font-size:34px;
    }

    .testimonial-card{
        padding:25px;
    }
}
/* =========================================
FIX TESTIMONIAL PAGE WIDTH
========================================= */

.testimonials-page .container{
    width:100%;
    max-width:1320px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding-left:15px;
    padding-right:15px;
}

.testimonials-page{
    overflow:hidden;
}

.testimonial-grid{
    width:100%;
}

.section-heading{
    max-width:800px;
    margin:0 auto 60px;
    text-align:center;
}

.section-subtitle{
    margin:auto;
}
/* =========================================
CUSTOM PAGINATION
========================================= */

.custom-pagination{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    margin-top:60px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.pagination-btn{
    width:48px;
    height:48px;
    border-radius:12px;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e5e5e5;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    text-decoration:none;
    color:#111;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:0.3s ease;
    font-size:18px;
}

.pagination-btn:hover{
    background:#b93124;
    color:#fff;
    border-color:#b93124;
}

.pagination-btn.active{
    background:#b93124;
    color:#fff;
    border-color:#b93124;
}

.pagination-btn.disabled{
    opacity:0.4;
    pointer-events:none;
}
/* =========================================
FAQ PAGE
========================================= */

.faq-page{
    padding:100px 0;
    background:#f8f8f8;
}

.faq-wrapper{
    max-width:950px;
    margin:auto;
}

.faq-item{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:8px;
    margin-bottom:8px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 10px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition:0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active{
    box-shadow:0 16px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.faq-question{
    width:100%;
    border:none;
    background:#fff;
    padding:12px 20px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:20px;
    cursor:pointer;
    text-align:left;
    font-size:18px;
    color:#111;
    font-family:'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.faq-icon{
    width:34px;
    height:34px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#b93124;
    color:#fff;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:24px;
    transition:0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

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

.faq-answer{
    max-height:0;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:max-height .4s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer{
    max-height:500px;
}

.faq-answer-inner{
    padding:0 30px 30px;
    color:#555;
    line-height:1.9;
    font-size:16px;
}
.faq-answer ul{
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.faq-answer ul li{
    margin-bottom: 1px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    list-style: disc;
}

.faq-answer ol{
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.faq-answer p{
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
@media(max-width:768px){

    .faq-page{
        padding:70px 0;
    }

    .faq-question{
        padding:20px;
        font-size:17px;
    }

    .faq-answer-inner{
        padding:0 20px 20px;
        font-size:15px;
    }

}
/* =========================================
APPLICATIONS PAGE
========================================= */
.applications-page{
    padding:90px 0;
    background:#f7f7f7;
}

.applications-page .container{
    max-width:1380px;
    margin:auto;
    padding:0 20px;
}

.application-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:28px;
    margin-top:50px;
}

.application-card{
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:15px;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:all .35s ease;
    border:2px solid transparent;
    box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    position:relative;
}

.application-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
    border-color:#d63c2f;
    box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.application-card-link{
    display:block;
    text-decoration:none;
    color:inherit;
    height:100%;
}
.application-image-wrap{
    width:100%;
    aspect-ratio:1/1;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:#eee;
}

.application-image{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    display:block;
    transition:transform .45s ease;
}

.application-card:hover .application-image{
    transform:scale(1.04);
}

.application-content{
    padding:10px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:16px;
}

.application-title{
    font-size:18px;
    line-height:1.4;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#0a0a14;
    margin:0;
    flex:1;
    white-space:nowrap;
    overflow:hidden;
    text-overflow:ellipsis;
    min-width:0;
}

.application-btn{
    background:#0a0a14;
    color:#fff;
    text-decoration:none;
    padding:11px 18px;
    border-radius:5px;
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:all .3s ease;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.application-btn:hover{
    background:#d63c2f;
    color:#fff;
}

@media(max-width:1200px){

    .application-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
    }
}

@media(max-width:991px){

    .application-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
    }
}

@media(max-width:767px){

    .applications-page{
        padding:70px 0;
    }

    .application-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:22px;
    }

    .application-content{
        flex-direction:column;
        align-items:flex-start;
    }

    .application-btn{
        width:100%;
        text-align:center;
    }

    .application-title{
        width:100%;
    }
}
.application-image-wrap{
    position:relative;
}

.application-badge{
    display: inline-flex;
    position:absolute;
    top:16px;
    right:16px;
    z-index:2;
    background:#0a0a14;
    color:#fff;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:.4px;
    padding:8px 14px;
    border-radius:50px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
    text-transform:uppercase;
    gap: 8px;
}
.application-badge span{
  width:8px;height:8px;background:#96c22b;border-radius:50%;
  animation:blink 2s infinite;
  z-index:2;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.page-module-layout{
    width:100%;
    display:block;
}

.page-module-content{
    width:100%;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:10px 20px 60px;
}
/* FEATURED SECTION */
.featured-strip-section{
    background:#fff;
    border-top:1px solid #ececec;
    border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;
}

/* WRAPPER */
.featured-strip-wrapper{
    display:flex;
    align-items:stretch;
    width:100%;
}

/* LEFT STRIP */
.featured-vertical{
    width:42px;
    background:#f5f5f5;
    border-right:1px solid #e5e5e5;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    writing-mode:vertical-rl;
    transform:rotate(180deg);

    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:2px;
    color:#222;
    text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* CARDS GRID */
.featured-cards{
    flex:1;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
}

/* CARD */
.featured-card{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:space-between;

    min-height:100px;

    background:#fff;
    border-right:1px solid #ececec;

    text-decoration:none;
    color:#111;

    transition:.3s ease;
}

.featured-card:hover{
    background:#fafafa;
}

/* TOP AREA */
.featured-top{
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-start;
    gap:14px;

    padding:16px 16px 0px 16px;
}

/* LOGO */
.featured-logo{
    width:100px;
    height:58px;
    object-fit:contain;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

/* TITLE */
.featured-title{
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:700;
    line-height:1.4;
    margin-bottom:5px;
}

/* LOCATION */
.featured-meta{
    position:relative;
    padding-right:90px;
    margin-top:6px;
}

.featured-location{
    font-size:11px;
    color:#777;
    line-height:1.4;
}

.featured-link{
    position:absolute;
    right:0;
    top:0;

    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:500;
    color:#d93025;

    white-space:nowrap;
}
/* FEATURED FULL STRIP */
.featured-line{
    background:#11213a;
    color:#fff;
    padding:8px 10px;
    font-size:9px;
    font-weight:600;
    line-height:1.5;
    margin-top:auto;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media(max-width:991px){

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

}

@media(max-width:600px){

    .featured-strip-wrapper{
        flex-direction:column;
    }

    .featured-vertical{
        width:100%;
        height:42px;

        writing-mode:initial;
        transform:none;
    }

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

}
/* SIDEBAR FEATURED APPLICATIONS */

.course-app-sidebar{
    margin-top:26px;
}

.sidebar-app-list{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:18px;
}

.sidebar-app-card{
    display:block;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:14px;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid #ececec;
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:0.3s ease;
    box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.sidebar-app-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}

.sidebar-app-image{
    width:100%;
    height:auto;
    display:block;
    object-fit:cover;
}

.sidebar-app-content{
    padding:14px;
}

.sidebar-app-title{
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:700;
    line-height:1.4;
    color:#111827;
    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.sidebar-app-line{
    font-size:12px;
    line-height:1.5;
    color:#6b7280;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.sidebar-app-btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:6px;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#b91c1c;
}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:900px){

    .course-app-sidebar{
        margin-top:20px;
    }

}
.course-news-sidebar{
    margin-top:30px;
    background:var(--off-white);
    border:1px solid #eee;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:20px;
}

.sidebar-news-list{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:15px;
}

.sidebar-news-card{
    display:flex;
    gap:12px;
    text-decoration:none;
    border-bottom:1px dashed #ddd;
    padding-bottom:14px;
}

.sidebar-news-card:last-child{
    border-bottom:none;
    padding-bottom:0;
}

.sidebar-news-content{
    flex:1;
}

.sidebar-news-title{
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.5;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#111;
    margin-bottom:6px;
}

.sidebar-news-desc{
    font-size:12px;
    line-height:1.6;
    color:#666;
    margin-bottom:6px;
}

.sidebar-news-category{
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#b3261e;
}

.sidebar-news-btn{
    display:block;
    margin-top:20px;
    text-align:center;
    background:#b3261e;
    color:#fff;
    padding:12px 18px;
    border-radius:10px;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:600;
}

.sidebar-news-btn:hover{
    color:#fff;
}
.sidebar-news-bottom{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    margin-top:8px;
}

.sidebar-news-readmore{
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#b3261e;
}
/* =========================================
NEWS MODULE
========================================= */

.news-listing-grid{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:28px;
}

.news-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:18px;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:.3s ease;
}

.news-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.news-card-image-wrap{
    display:block;
    overflow:hidden;
    aspect-ratio:16/8;
}

.news-card-image{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    transition:.4s ease;
}

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

.news-card-body{
    padding:28px;
}

.news-meta-row{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:12px;
    margin-bottom:16px;
}

.news-category{
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--red);
}

.news-date{
    font-size:13px;
    color:var(--gray);
}

.news-card-title{
    font-size:30px;
    line-height:1.35;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    font-family:'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.news-card-title a{
    color:var(--dark);
    text-decoration:none;
}

.news-card-title a:hover{
    color:var(--red);
}

.news-card-desc{
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.9;
    color:var(--gray);
    margin-bottom:22px;
}

.news-card-footer{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:flex-end;
}

.news-read-more{
    color:var(--red);
    text-decoration:none;
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:600;
}

.news-read-more:hover{
    color:var(--dark);
}

.news-detail-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:20px;
    overflow:hidden;
    padding:35px;
}

.news-detail-meta{
    display:flex;
    gap:20px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    margin-bottom:25px;
    font-size:14px;
    color:var(--gray);
}

.news-detail-image{
    width:100%;
    border-radius:16px;
    margin-bottom:35px;
    max-height:500px;
    object-fit:cover;
}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .news-card-title{
        font-size:24px;
    }

    .news-card-body{
        padding:22px;
    }

    .news-detail-card{
        padding:22px;
    }

}
.news-list-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #eee;
    border-radius:18px;
    margin-bottom:28px;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:.3s;
}

.news-list-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

.news-list-flex{
    display:flex;
    gap:24px;
    padding:24px;
}

.news-list-image-wrap{
    width:260px;
    min-width:260px;
}

.news-list-image{
    width:100%;
    height:180px;
    object-fit:cover;
    border-radius:14px;
}

.news-list-content{
    flex:1;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
}

.news-list-title{

    font-size:26px;
    line-height:1.5;
    margin-bottom:10px;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:0;
}

.news-list-title a{
 color:#111827;
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:.3s;
}
.news-list-title a:hover{
    color:#c62828;
}
.news-list-desc{
    color:#555;
    line-height:1.8;
    font-size:16px;
    margin-bottom:18px;

    display:-webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp:3;
    -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.news-list-meta{
    margin-top:auto;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:15px;
}

.news-meta-left{
    display:flex;
    gap:18px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.news-category-tag{
    color:#c62828;
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:600;
}

.news-date{
    color:#666;
    font-size:14px;
}

.news-read-btn{
    color:#c62828;
    font-weight:500;
    text-decoration:none;
}

.news-read-btn:hover{
    text-decoration:underline;
}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .news-list-flex{
        flex-direction:column;
    }

    .news-list-image-wrap{
        width:100%;
        min-width:100%;
    }

    .news-list-image{
        height:220px;
    }

    .news-list-title{
        font-size:18px;
    }

}
/* =========================================
   COLLEGE CONTACT DIRECTORY
========================================= */

.college-contact-directory{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:20px;
}

.college-directory-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #ececec;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:24px 28px;

    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:220px 1fr 260px;
    gap:30px;
    align-items:center;

    transition:.3s ease;
    box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.college-directory-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-color:#dcdcdc;
}

.directory-logo-col{
    text-align:center;
}

.directory-logo{
    width:180px;
    max-width:100%;
    height:auto;
    object-fit:contain;
    filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.12));
}

.directory-college-name{
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
    font-size:30px;
    line-height:1.2;
    color:#11213a;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.directory-location{
    color:#b82827;
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:600;
    margin-bottom:14px;
}

.directory-address{
    color:#5b6473;
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1.8;
}

.directory-action-col{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:12px;
}

.directory-btn{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:8px;

    padding:12px 16px;
    border-radius:8px;

    text-decoration:none;
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:600;

    transition:.25s ease;

    border:1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.call-btn{
    background:#f8fbff;
    color:#2563eb;
    border-color:#bfdbfe;
}

.whatsapp-btn{
    background:#f6fff8;
    color:#16a34a;
    border-color:#bbf7d0;
}

.direction-btn{
    background:#fff8f8;
    color:#dc2626;
    border-color:#fecaca;
}

.directory-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:991px){

    .college-directory-card{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        text-align:center;
    }

    .directory-action-col{
        flex-direction:row;
        flex-wrap:wrap;
        justify-content:center;
    }

}

@media(max-width:576px){

    .college-directory-card{
        padding:22px;
    }

    .directory-college-name{
        font-size:24px;
    }

    .directory-logo{
        width:150px;
    }

    .directory-action-col{
        flex-direction:column;
    }

}
.college-compare-btn{
    position:static; /* IMPORTANT */

    border:1px solid #c62828;
    background:#fff;
    color:#c62828;

    padding:10px 14px;
    border-radius:8px;

    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;

    cursor:pointer;
    transition:.3s;

    width:100%;
}

.college-compare-btn:hover{
    background:#961f1f;
}
.college-compare-btn.active{
    background:#28a745;
}
#compareBar{
    position:fixed;
    bottom:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    background:#fff;
    border-top:3px solid #c62828;
    box-shadow:0 -5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
    padding:12px 25px;
    z-index:9999;
    display:none;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:20px;
}
.compare-count{
    font-size:16px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#222;
}

.compare-count span{
    color:#c62828;
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:700;
}
.compare-now-btn{
    background:#f8b318;
    color:#000000;
    border:none;
    border-radius:8px;
    padding:12px 24px;
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:600;
    cursor:pointer;
}

.compare-now-btn:hover{
    background:#a61f1f;
    color: #ffffff;
}
#compareItems{
    display:flex;
    gap:10px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.compare-chip{
    background:#f5f5f5;
    padding:8px 12px;
    border-radius:20px;
}
.btn-compare{
    border:1px solid #c62828;
    background:#fff;
    color:#c62828;

    padding:10px 14px;
    border-radius:8px;

    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;

    cursor:pointer;

    transition:.3s;
}

.btn-compare:hover{
    background:#c62828;
    color:#fff;
}

.btn-compare.active{
    background:#28a745;
    border-color:#28a745;
    color:#fff;
}
.compare-modal{
    display:none;
    position:fixed;
    inset:0;
    background:rgba(0,0,0,.65);
    z-index:99999;
}

.compare-modal.show{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
}

.compare-modal-content{
    width:98%;
    max-width:1600px;
    max-height:90vh;
    overflow:auto;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:25px;
}

.compare-modal-header{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

#closeCompareModal{
    border:none;
    background:none;
    font-size:24px;
    cursor:pointer;
}
.compare-table{
    width:100%;
    border-collapse:collapse;
    min-width:1200px;
}

.compare-table th{
    background:#c62828;
    color:#fff;
    padding:18px 12px;
    text-align:center;
    vertical-align:middle;
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.compare-table td{
    border:1px solid #e5e5e5;
    padding:12px 10px;
    text-align:center;
    vertical-align:middle;
    font-size:14px;
}

.compare-table tr:nth-child(even){
    background:#fafafa;
}

.compare-table td:first-child{
    font-weight:700;
    background:#f8f8f8;
    text-align:left;
    min-width:180px;
}

.compare-table img{
    width:120px;
    height:80px;
    object-fit:cover;
    border-radius:8px;
}
.compare-view-btn{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:8px 14px;
    background:#c62828;
    color:#fff;
    border-radius:6px;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;
}

.compare-view-btn:hover{
    background:#a61f1f;
    color:#fff;
}
.download-card{

    background:#fff;

    border:1px solid #e5e5e5;

    border-radius:12px;

    padding:18px;

    margin-top:15px;

    box-shadow:0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.download-card h5{

    margin-bottom:10px;

    font-size:18px;

    font-weight:700;
}

.download-card p{

    font-size:13px;

    color:#666;

    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.download-btn{

    width:100%;
    cursor:pointer !important;
}
.course-detail-sidebar{

    position:sticky;

    top:100px;

    align-self:start;
}
.custom-download-modal{
    display:none;
    position:fixed;
    inset:0;
    background:rgba(10,15,30,.75);
    backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
    z-index:99999;
}

.custom-download-modal-content{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    left:50%;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    width:100%;
    max-width:520px;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:18px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

.download-popup-header{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#b62d1d,#d24632);
    color:#fff;
    padding:22px 28px;
    position:relative;
}

.download-popup-header h3{
    margin:0;
    font-size:24px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.download-popup-header p{
    margin:8px 0 0;
    opacity:.9;
    font-size:14px;
}

.close-download-modal{
    position:absolute;
    top:15px;
    right:18px;
    background:none;
    border:none;
    color:#fff;
    font-size:28px;
    cursor:pointer;
    line-height:1;
}

.download-popup-body{
    padding:28px;
}

.download-popup-body label{
    display:block;
    margin-bottom:6px;
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#222;
}

.download-popup-body .form-control{
    width:100%;
    height:48px;
    border:1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:0 15px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.download-popup-note{
    background:#f8f9fb;
    border-radius:10px;
    padding:12px;
    font-size:13px;
    color:#666;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.download-submit-btn{
    width:100%;
    height:52px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:10px;
    background:#b62d1d;
    color:#fff;
    font-size:16px;
    font-weight:700;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:.3s;
}

.download-submit-btn:hover{
    background:#972315;
}