/* ==========================================================================
   ACADIENT DEMO — HIGH-CONVERSION HIGHER CREDENTIALS LANDING PAGE
   Inspired by Reference Layout with Acadient Brand & Content System
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Primary & Accents */
  --primary-navy: #0f2240;
  --secondary-navy: #123a8c;
  --deep-navy: #081326;
  --navy-800: #1a2d54;
  --navy-50: #f0f4fa;

  --accent-saffron: #f46a1f;
  --accent-amber: #e8560c;
  --accent-saffron-light: #ff8b47;
  --accent-gold: #d4af37;
  --accent-gold-soft: #fbf5e6;
  --accent-red: #e11d48;
  --accent-red-hover: #be123c;
  --accent-green: #10b981;
  --accent-green-bg: #ecfdf5;

  /* Neutral Surfaces */
  --bg-page: #f8fafc;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  --bg-card-alt: #f1f5f9;
  --bg-soft-blue: #f1f6fd;
  --border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --border-focus: #3b82f6;

  /* Typography */
  --text-main: #1e293b;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --text-light: #94a3b8;
  --text-navy: #0f2240;
  --white: #ffffff;

  /* Shadows & Elevation */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.12);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.16);
  --shadow-hover: 0 14px 30px rgba(244, 106, 31, 0.2);

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Font Families */
  --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'DM Sans', var(--font-main);
}

/* Reset & Box Sizing */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  max-width: 1220px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Section Wrappers & Spacing */
.section-padding {
  padding: 72px 0;
}

.section-padding-sm {
  padding: 48px 0;
}

.bg-white { background-color: #ffffff; }
.bg-soft { background-color: var(--bg-page); }
.bg-light-blue { background-color: var(--bg-soft-blue); }
.bg-navy-dark { background-color: var(--primary-navy); color: var(--white); }

/* Section Title with Signature Orange Curved Underline */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px auto;
  position: relative;
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0 0 36px 0;
}

.section-tagline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(244, 106, 31, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.bg-navy-dark .section-title {
  color: var(--white);
}

.section-title .highlight {
  color: var(--accent-saffron);
  position: relative;
}

/* Curved Orange SVG Underline */
.title-underline-svg {
  display: block;
  margin: 6px auto 0 auto;
  width: 140px;
  height: 12px;
}

.section-header.text-left .title-underline-svg {
  margin: 6px 0 0 0;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.bg-navy-dark .section-subtitle {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-text-mobile {
  display: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-saffron) 0%, var(--accent-amber) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(244, 106, 31, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-saffron-light) 0%, var(--accent-saffron) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(244, 106, 31, 0.45);
}

.btn-red {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444 0%, #dc2626 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
}

.btn-red:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f87171 0%, #ef4444 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.45);
}

.btn-navy {
  background: var(--secondary-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 58, 140, 0.3);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background: #194cb0;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 58, 140, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-saffron);
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--accent-saffron);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--secondary-navy);
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
  background: transparent;
}

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

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 15px 32px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR & HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.top-notice-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f46a1f 0%, #e8560c 35%, #1f6fe0 70%, #123a8c 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.top-notice-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.top-contact-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.top-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.top-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.top-announcement {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pulse-bullet {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #22c55e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
  animation: pulseGreen 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
}

/* Minimalist Header for Paid Ad Landing Page (No distracting navbar) */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 24px;
}

.brand-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.brand-wrap:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(4deg);
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LANGUAGE SWITCHER PILL (Matches Uploaded Screenshot [🇬🇧 EN ⌵])
   ========================================================================== */
.lang-switcher-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 101;
}

.lang-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #00a2ff; /* Vibrant sky-blue pill border */
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 5px 13px;
  height: 38px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 162, 255, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lang-pill-btn:hover {
  border-color: #0284c7;
  background: #f8fafc;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 162, 255, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.lang-switcher-wrap.open .lang-pill-btn {
  border-color: #0284c7;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 162, 255, 0.22);
}

.lang-flag-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 15px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lang-flag-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.lang-code-text {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f2240;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  min-width: 22px;
  text-align: center;
  display: inline-block;
}

.lang-chevron-icon {
  color: #0f2240;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lang-switcher-wrap.open .lang-chevron-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Floating Language Dropdown Menu */
.lang-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  right: 0;
  width: 290px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.18), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 10px;
  display: none;
  z-index: 1050;
  animation: langDropdownFade 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lang-dropdown-menu.show {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes langDropdownFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.lang-dropdown-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 4px 6px 8px 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.lang-header-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.lang-header-badge {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0284c7;
  background: #e0f2fe;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.lang-search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  margin: 8px 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.lang-search-box:focus-within {
  border-color: #00a2ff;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0, 162, 255, 0.15);
}

.lang-search-box svg {
  color: #94a3b8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lang-search-box input {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  outline: none;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.lang-search-box input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.lang-options-list {
  max-height: 275px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  padding-right: 2px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #cbd5e1 transparent;
}

.lang-options-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}

.lang-options-list::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}

.lang-options-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.lang-option-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.lang-option-item:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.lang-option-item.active {
  background: #f0f7ff;
  border-left: 3px solid #00a2ff;
}

.lang-opt-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.lang-opt-names {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.lang-opt-primary {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f2240;
}

.lang-opt-native {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #64748b;
}

.lang-opt-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.lang-opt-code {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.lang-option-item.active .lang-opt-code {
  background: #dbeafe;
  color: #0284c7;
}

.lang-check-icon {
  display: none;
  color: #0284c7;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.lang-option-item.active .lang-check-icon {
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GOOGLE TRANSLATE SUPPRESSION (Keeps page clean, unshifted & banner-free)
   ========================================================================== */
[class*="VIpgJd"],
[id*="goog-gt-"],
#goog-gt-tt,
#goog-gt-vt,
.goog-te-banner-frame,
.goog-te-banner-frame.skiptranslate,
iframe.goog-te-banner-frame,
iframe.skiptranslate,
iframe[class*="VIpgJd"],
.goog-te-spinner-pos,
.goog-te-spinner,
.goog-te-spinner-animation,
.goog-te-gadget-icon,
.goog-logo-link,
.goog-te-balloon-frame,
.goog-tooltip,
.goog-tooltip:hover,
div.skiptranslate:not(.lang-switcher-wrap):not(#langDropdownMenu):not(.lang-options-list):not(#langOptionsList) {
  display: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
  width: 0 !important;
  max-height: 0 !important;
  max-width: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0) !important;
  clip-path: inset(50%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  position: fixed !important;
  top: -9999px !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
  z-index: -9999 !important;
}

body, html {
  top: 0px !important;
  position: static !important;
  margin-top: 0px !important;
  padding-top: 0px !important;
}

.goog-text-highlight {
  background: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

#google_translate_element {
  display: none !important;
}

.header-phone-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.header-phone-badge:hover {
  background: #dbeafe;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Form Pulse Highlight for Ad Conversions */
@keyframes formPulseGlow {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244, 106, 31, 0.7);
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(244, 106, 31, 0);
    transform: scale(1.02);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.18);
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

.lead-form-card.form-pulse {
  animation: formPulseGlow 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border-color: var(--accent-saffron) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (High-Prestige Academic Advisory Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(1200px circle at 85% 10%, rgba(244, 106, 31, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8faff 60%, #f1f5f9 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 102px);
    min-height: calc(100dvh - 102px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: clamp(16px, 2.5vh, 32px) 0 clamp(16px, 2.2vh, 26px) 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    flex: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 44px);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .hero-stats-container {
    margin-top: clamp(14px, 2vh, 26px);
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 28px 0 32px 0;
  }
}

.hero-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 106, 31, 0.08) 0%, rgba(244, 106, 31, 0) 70%);
  filter: blur(45px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100px;
  left: -120px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 58, 140, 0.04) 0%, rgba(18, 58, 140, 0) 70%);
  filter: blur(55px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 58, 140, 0.05);
  padding: 6px 15px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: clamp(10px, 1.4vh, 18px);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-eyebrow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.eyebrow-pill {
  font-size: clamp(11.5px, 0.85vw, 13px);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
}

.eyebrow-flag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0c1a30;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: clamp(12px, 1.6vh, 18px);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.hero-headline .text-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f46a1f 0%, #e8560c 60%, #ea580c 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-size: clamp(14.5px, 1.05vw, 16.5px);
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: clamp(16px, 2vh, 22px);
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-subtext strong {
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(18px, 2.2vh, 26px);
}

.hero-trust-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: clamp(7px, 1vh, 9px) clamp(12px, 1vw, 16px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  font-size: clamp(12px, 0.85vw, 13.5px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-trust-tag:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.09);
}

.hero-trust-tag svg {
  color: var(--accent-saffron);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-cta-group .btn-lg {
  padding: clamp(12px, 1.5vh, 16px) clamp(24px, 2vw, 32px);
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.05vw, 16.5px);
}

/* Hero Visual Box with Counselor & Trust Overlays */
.hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: clamp(380px, 30vw, 470px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.22), 0 0 0 1px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.hero-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(370px, 45vh, 480px);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-visual-card:hover .hero-main-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Floating Glass Badges on Hero Visual */
.hero-float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.16);
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  animation: floatSubtle 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-float-badge.top-badge {
  top: 24px;
  left: -20px;
}

.hero-float-badge.bottom-badge {
  bottom: 24px;
  right: -20px;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}

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

.badge-icon-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-saffron), var(--accent-amber));
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-icon-circle.blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1f6fe0, var(--secondary-navy));
}

.float-badge-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.float-badge-subtitle {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4-PILL STATS RIBBON (Seamless Integration Inside Hero)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-stats-container {
  margin-top: clamp(14px, 2vh, 26px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.stats-ribbon-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(10px, 1.2vw, 18px);
}

.stat-ribbon-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(13px, 1.6vh, 18px) clamp(14px, 1.2vw, 20px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(10px, 1vw, 14px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-ribbon-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--accent-saffron);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(244, 106, 31, 0.14);
}

.stat-ribbon-icon {
  width: clamp(38px, 2.8vw, 44px);
  height: clamp(38px, 2.8vw, 44px);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-ribbon-icon svg {
  width: clamp(20px, 1.5vw, 24px);
  height: clamp(20px, 1.5vw, 24px);
}

.stat-ribbon-icon.saffron {
  background: rgba(244, 106, 31, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-saffron);
}

.stat-ribbon-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(21px, 1.7vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.stat-ribbon-label {
  font-size: clamp(11.5px, 0.8vw, 12.8px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE ACADIENT + LEAD CAPTURE FORM SECTION (Split 2-Column)
   ========================================================================== */
.split-why-form-section {
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
  padding: 44px 0 64px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

#why-acadient, #lead-form-box {
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

.split-why-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left: Balanced Why Content Column (Matches Right-Side Form Height) */
.why-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.why-content-col .section-header.text-left {
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.why-content-col .section-tagline {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
}

.why-content-col .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 29px);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.22;
}

.why-content-col .title-underline-svg {
  width: 110px;
  height: 8px;
  margin: 4px 0 6px 0;
}

.why-content-col .section-subtitle {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.48;
  margin-top: 4px;
  max-width: 580px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.why-steps-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px 14px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.why-step-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #fbfcfe;
  border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.why-step-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.05);
}

.why-step-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.why-step-item:hover .why-step-num {
  background: var(--accent-saffron);
  border-color: var(--accent-saffron);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.why-step-content h3 {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.why-step-content p {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.42;
}

/* Right: High-Converting Sticky Lead Capture Form Card (Never cuts off at 100% zoom) */
.lead-form-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.lead-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #dbeafe;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.12), 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.04);
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 90px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #cbd5e1 transparent;
}

.lead-form-card::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}

.lead-form-card::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

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

.lead-form-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.form-badge-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 3px 11px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}

.lead-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 19.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.lead-form-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.form-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  text-align: left;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--secondary-navy);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 58, 140, 0.12);
}

.phone-input-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 85px 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
}

.form-row-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .form-row-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-saffron) 0%, var(--accent-amber) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(244, 106, 31, 0.35);
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.form-submit-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-saffron-light) 0%, var(--accent-saffron) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(244, 106, 31, 0.45);
}

.form-trust-guarantee {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP UNIVERSITIES / SENATES CAROUSEL SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.universities-section {
  background-color: #f1f5fa;
  padding: 64px 0 76px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.universities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.university-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.university-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--secondary-navy);
}

.uni-crest-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.uni-crest-icon {
  font-size: 26px;
}

.uni-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.uni-location {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.uni-details-list {
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
  padding-top: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.uni-details-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.uni-check {
  color: var(--accent-green);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.uni-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 9px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid var(--secondary-navy);
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.uni-btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   POPULAR COURSES & DEGREE TRACKS (8-Cards Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.course-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.course-filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.course-filter-btn:hover, .course-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--secondary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--secondary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 58, 140, 0.2);
}

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

.course-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--accent-saffron);
}

.course-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0f2240;
}

.course-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.course-tag-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: var(--accent-saffron);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.course-tag-badge.blue {
  background: var(--secondary-navy);
}

.course-tag-badge.gold {
  background: #b45309;
}

.course-body {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.course-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.course-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #475569;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.course-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.course-features-list li svg {
  color: var(--accent-saffron);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.course-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-meta {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.course-apply-btn {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-apply-btn {
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--accent-saffron);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESEARCH, SCOPUS LAB & WORK SECTION (Matching uploaded layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.internship-research-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-soft-blue);
}

.internship-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: center;
}

.internship-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.internship-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.internship-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.check-item-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(244, 106, 31, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-saffron);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Right Interactive Steps / Feature Accordion */
.accordion-wrapper {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.accordion-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding: 16px 0;
}

.accordion-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.accordion-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.accordion-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.acc-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
  color: var(--secondary-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.acc-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.acc-icon {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.accordion-item.active .acc-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--accent-saffron);
}

.accordion-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-body {
  max-height: 200px;
  padding-top: 12px;
}

.accordion-body p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding-left: 40px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL GRANTS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.scholarship-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.scholarship-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef8f4 0%, #fff 60%, #f0f4fa 100%);
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scholarship-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent-saffron);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.scholarship-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.scholarship-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.scholarship-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.sch-stat-val {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
}

.sch-stat-label {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.scholarship-img-card {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.scholarship-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 340px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUCCESS STORIES & ADMIT CERTIFICATES CARDS (Matching uploaded style)
   ========================================================================== */
.success-stories-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
}

.success-stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.success-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.success-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--accent-saffron);
}

.scholar-portrait-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #0d382b 0%, #051a14 100%);
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 34, 64, 0.08);
}

.scholar-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.success-card:hover .scholar-portrait-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.scholar-stamp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid #10b981;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  z-index: 2;
}

.success-stamp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #059669;
  border: 1px dashed #10b981;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.alumni-avatar-wrap {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-saffron);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

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

.alumni-name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.alumni-cred {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.alumni-meta-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.alumni-quote {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #334155;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIVERSAL ADVANTAGES (3x3 Feature Icon Grid matching uploaded image)
   ========================================================================== */
.advantages-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

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

.advantage-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.advantage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--secondary-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.advantage-icon-box {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.icon-blue { background: rgba(31, 111, 224, 0.12); color: #1f6fe0; }
.icon-orange { background: rgba(244, 106, 31, 0.12); color: #f46a1f; }
.icon-gold { background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12); color: #d97706; }
.icon-green { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12); color: #10b981; }
.icon-purple { background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12); color: #8b5cf6; }
.icon-rose { background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.12); color: #f43f5e; }

.advantage-text h4 {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.advantage-text p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEE / COST COMPARISON TABLE (Matching uploaded Cost breakdown)
   ========================================================================== */
.cost-table-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--bg-soft-blue);
}

.table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.cost-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.cost-table th {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.cost-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  color: #334155;
}

.cost-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.cost-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.prog-name-col {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.grant-highlight {
  color: var(--accent-green);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION (Matching uploaded single featured testimonial)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.testimonial-banner-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10213d 0%, #153266 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-photo-wrap {
  width: 220px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.testi-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testi-content-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.testi-quote-icon {
  font-size: 48px;
  color: var(--accent-saffron);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.testi-quote-text {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.testi-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.testi-author-name {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.testi-author-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--accent-saffron-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ SECTION (Expandable Accordion)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.faq-accordion-list {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary-navy);
}

.faq-header {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.faq-question {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-saffron);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: #ef4444;
}

.faq-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
  background: #fafcff;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-body {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 24px 20px 24px;
}

.faq-body p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp / Concierge Button */
.floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: #25d366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 98;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #081326;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 64px 0 48px 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer-brand h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-saffron);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL & TOAST
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 19, 38, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  z-index: 200;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.modal-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.open .modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #ef4444;
}

.modal-success-screen {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: none;
}

.modal-success-screen.active {
  display: block;
}

.success-icon-large {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #16a34a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 32px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
}

/* Toast */
.toast-msg {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 84px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(50px);
  background: #0f2240;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  z-index: 210;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.toast-msg.show {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .hero-subtext {
    margin: 0 auto 28px auto;
  }

  .hero-badges-row, .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-visual-card {
    order: -1;
  }

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

  .split-why-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .why-content-col .section-header.text-left {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
  }

  .why-content-col .title-underline-svg {
    margin: 4px auto 8px auto;
  }

  .why-content-col .section-subtitle {
    margin: 4px auto 0 auto;
  }

  .lead-form-card {
    position: static;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

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

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

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

  .scholarship-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .scholarship-stats-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }

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

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

  .testimonial-banner-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .testi-photo-wrap {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .testi-author-info {
    justify-content: center;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-desktop {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: block;
  }

  .top-notice-bar {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding: 44px 0 28px 0;
  }

  .hero-content {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-eyebrow {
    margin: 0 auto 12px auto;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 6vw, 38px);
  }

  .hero-subtext {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 18px auto;
  }

  .hero-badges-row {
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .stats-ribbon-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .stat-ribbon-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 12px;
  }

  .stat-ribbon-card > div:last-child {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .stat-ribbon-number {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .stat-ribbon-label {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .why-steps-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .why-step-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 12px;
  }

  .why-step-num {
    margin: 0 auto 6px auto;
  }

  .why-step-content {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .why-step-content h3 {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .why-step-content p {
    text-align: center;
  }

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

  .university-card {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .uni-details-list {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .uni-details-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .uni-btn {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 240px;
  }

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

  .course-card {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .course-body {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .course-title, .course-desc {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .course-features-list {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .course-features-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

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

  .course-apply-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .success-stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .success-card {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .scholar-portrait-wrap {
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
  }

  .alumni-avatar-wrap {
    margin: 0 auto 12px auto;
  }

  .alumni-meta {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .success-quote {
    text-align: center;
  }

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

  .advantage-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .advantage-text {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .advantage-text h4, .advantage-text p {
    text-align: center;
  }

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

  .footer-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-links li {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .header-inner {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .brand-wrap {
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 32px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 18px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .brand-tagline {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-actions {
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .header-phone-badge {
    display: none;
  }

  .lang-pill-btn {
    height: 32px;
    padding: 4px 9px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .header-cta-btn {
    height: 32px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .lang-dropdown-menu {
    right: -20px;
    width: 275px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .btn-text-desktop {
    display: none;
  }

  .btn-text-mobile {
    display: inline;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 14px;
  }

  .header-inner {
    padding: 7px 10px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .brand-wrap {
    gap: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 28px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 16px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }

  .brand-tagline {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-actions {
    gap: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .header-phone-badge {
    display: none;
  }

  .lang-pill-btn {
    height: 30px;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    gap: 4px;
    border-width: 1px;
  }

  .lang-flag-box {
    width: 16px;
    height: 11px;
  }

  .lang-code-text {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .lang-chevron-icon {
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
  }

  .btn-text-desktop {
    display: none;
  }

  .btn-text-mobile {
    display: inline;
  }

  .header-cta-btn {
    height: 30px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    gap: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .header-cta-btn svg {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
  }

  .lang-dropdown-menu {
    right: -8px;
    width: calc(100vw - 20px);
    max-width: 280px;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding: 34px 0 22px 0;
  }

  .hero-eyebrow {
    padding: 4px 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .eyebrow-pill {
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 25px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .hero-subtext {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .hero-badges-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .hero-trust-tag {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .hero-image-wrapper {
    max-width: 310px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .hero-main-img {
    height: 330px;
  }

  .hero-stats-container {
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

  .stats-ribbon-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .stat-ribbon-card {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .stat-ribbon-card > div:last-child {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .stat-ribbon-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .stat-ribbon-number {
    font-size: 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .stat-ribbon-label {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .university-card {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .uni-details-list {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .uni-details-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .split-why-form-section {
    padding: 28px 0 40px 0;
  }

  .why-steps-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .why-step-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 10px;
  }

  .why-step-num {
    margin: 0 auto 6px auto;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  .why-step-content {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .why-step-content h3 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .why-step-content p {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .lead-form-card {
    padding: 16px 12px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .lead-form-title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .lead-form-desc {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  .form-row-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .phone-input-group {
    grid-template-columns: 78px 1fr;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .form-input, .form-select {
    padding: 7px 10px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .form-submit-btn {
    padding: 11px 14px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }

  .form-trust-guarantee {
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .modal-card {
    padding: 22px 14px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .modal-title {
    font-size: 19px;
  }
}