/* ============================================================
   SAGE UNIVERSITY — Global Styles (LIGHT THEME)
   style.css

   Light/white backgrounds matching sageuniversity.in
   Red accents + gold highlights + dark text
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Google Fonts Import ───────────────────────────────── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ============================================================
   1. RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    line-height: var(--leading-normal);
    color: var(--color-text-body);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body.nav-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

ul,
ol {
    list-style: none;
}

button {
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    font-family: inherit;
}

input,
select,
textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
}


/* ============================================================
   2. LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.container--narrow {
    max-width: var(--container-narrow);
}

.container--wide {
    max-width: var(--container-wide);
}

.section {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.section--dark {
    background-color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.section--navy {
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.section--light {
    background-color: var(--color-off-white);
}

.section--red {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.section--gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-navy-darkest) 0%, var(--color-navy) 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

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


/* ============================================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
.heading-serif {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
}

.section-label {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    display: block;
}

.section--dark .section-label,
.section--navy .section-label,
.section--gradient .section-label,
.section--red .section-label {
    color: #e3ad2f;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: var(--text-4xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.section--dark .section-title,
.section--navy .section-title,
.section--gradient .section-title,
.section--red .section-title {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    color: var(--color-gray-400);
    max-width: 750px;
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.section--dark .section-subtitle,
.section--navy .section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.text-center .section-subtitle {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}


/* ============================================================
   4. UTILITY BAR (SAGE Red top bar)
   ============================================================ */
.utility-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    padding: 4px 0;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.utility-bar .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.utility-bar__contact {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.utility-bar__contact a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.utility-bar__contact a:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.utility-bar__actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    display: none;
}

.utility-bar__actions .btn--sm {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    padding: 6px 16px;
}

.utility-bar__actions .btn--gold {
    background: #e3ad2f;
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    border: none;
}

.utility-bar__actions .btn--secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}


/* ============================================================
   5. HEADER & NAVIGATION (White background)
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: var(--z-sticky);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 6px var(--space-lg);
    max-width: var(--container-wide);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Logo */
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo img {
    height: 70px;
    width: auto;
}

.logo-text {
    display: none !important;
}

.logo-text span {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-regular);
    color: var(--color-gray-400);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Navigation Menu */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-item>a {
    display: block;
    padding: 6px var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: color var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-item>a:hover,
.nav-item>a.active {
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    background-color: rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.06);
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 260px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base), visibility var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: var(--z-dropdown);
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown a {
    display: block;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown a:hover {
    background-color: rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.06);
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

/* Dropdown indicator arrow */
.nav-item.has-dropdown>a::after {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    margin-left: 6px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
    border-right: 4px solid transparent;
    border-top: 4px solid currentColor;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover>a::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Nav CTA Button */
.nav-cta {
    margin-left: var(--space-sm);
}

.nav-cta .btn {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: calc(var(--z-sticky) + 10);
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}


/* ============================================================
   6. BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    line-height: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn--primary {
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.25);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.btn--secondary:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Dark section variant */
.section--dark .btn--secondary,
.section--navy .btn--secondary,
.page-hero .btn--secondary,
.cta-banner .btn--secondary {
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.section--dark .btn--secondary:hover,
.section--navy .btn--secondary:hover,
.page-hero .btn--secondary:hover,
.cta-banner .btn--secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn--gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e3ad2f, var(--color-gold-light));
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.btn--gold:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--dark {
    background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

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

.btn--outline-blue {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent-blue);
}

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

.btn--sm {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.btn--lg {
    padding: 18px 40px;
    font-size: var(--text-md);
}

.btn--block {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}


/* ============================================================
   7. HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-darkest) 0%, #2a1520 50%, var(--color-maroon) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-4xl);
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 160%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: var(--z-base);
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    align-items: center;
}


.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: #e3ad2f;
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: var(--text-5xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-extrabold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.hero-title .highlight {
    color: var(--color-accent-blue-light);
}

.hero-title .highlight-gold {
    color: #e3ad2f;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    color: rgb(255 255 255);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
    max-width: 560px;
}

.hero .btn-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
}

.hero-stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-stat__number {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero-stat__label {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ── Browser Window Frame (dark card in hero) ───────── */
.browser-frame {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 0 60px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.1);
}

.browser-frame__bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.browser-frame__dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
}

.browser-frame__dots span {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.browser-frame__dots span:nth-child(1) {
    background-color: #ff5f57;
}

.browser-frame__dots span:nth-child(2) {
    background-color: #ffbd2e;
}

.browser-frame__dots span:nth-child(3) {
    background-color: #28c840;
}

.browser-frame__url {
    flex: 1;
    height: 28px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 12px;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.browser-frame__content {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
}


.hero-form-card__title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.hero-form-card__subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}


/* ============================================================
   8. PAGE HERO (Inner Pages — SAGE Red banner)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
    background-color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.page-hero .section-label {
    color: #e3ad2f;
}

.page-hero .section-title {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: var(--text-4xl);
    max-width: 800px;
}

.page-hero .section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 600px;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb .separator {
    opacity: 0.5;
}


/* ============================================================
   9. FORMS
   ============================================================ */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.12);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-gray-300);
}

.form-control.error {
    border-color: var(--color-crimson);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.12);
}

/* Hero / dark section form variant */
.hero .form-control,
.page-hero .form-control,
.browser-frame .form-control {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-white);

}

.hero .form-control::placeholder,
.browser-frame .form-control::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.hero .form-control:focus,
.browser-frame .form-control:focus {
    border-color: #e3ad2f;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 165, 90, 0.2);
}

/* Light background form variant */
.form--light .form-group label {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.form--light .form-control {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.form--light .form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.form--light .form-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-gray-300);
}

select.form-control {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%239ca3af' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 14px center;
    padding-right: 40px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-check {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
}

.hero .form-check,
.browser-frame .form-check {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.form-check input[type="checkbox"] {
    margin-top: 3px;
    accent-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

textarea.form-control {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}


/* ============================================================
   10. TRUST SIGNALS (light background)
   ============================================================ */
.trust-strip {
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.trust-strip__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.trust-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.trust-item__icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.1), rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.03));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
}

.trust-item__title {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.trust-item__subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-400);
}


/* ============================================================
   11. CARDS
   ============================================================ */

/* ── USP Card ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.usp-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.usp-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.usp-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-blue), #e3ad2f);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}

.usp-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--color-gray-200);
}

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

.usp-card__icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.1), rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.03));
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    color: #bd3438;
    margin: 15px auto;
}

.usp-card__title {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.usp-card__text {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.usp-card--horizontal {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.usp-card--horizontal .usp-card__icon {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Program Card ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.program-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.program-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.program-card__image {
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue), var(--color-maroon));
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.program-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-md);
    right: var(--space-md);
    background: #e3ad2f;
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
}

.program-card__degree {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.program-card__body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.program-card__title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size:22px;
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    line-height: var(--leading-snug);
}

.program-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-400);
}

.program-card__meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.program-card__description {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.program-card__highlights {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.program-card__highlights li {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
}

.program-card .btn-group,
.program-card .btn {
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* ── Info Card (used in about / campus pages) ──────────── */
.info-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.info-card__icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.1), rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.03));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.info-card__title {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.info-card__text {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}


/* ============================================================
   12. TIMELINE / JOURNEY
   ============================================================ */
.journey-timeline.new-journey-timeline {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 20px;
}

.journey-timeline.new-journey-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 96px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 0;
    border-top: 2px dashed #e5e7eb;
    z-index: 0;
    transform: none;
    background: transparent;
}

.journey-step.new-journey-step {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    /* Soft shadow */
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-step.new-journey-step .bg-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: 140px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #f9fafb;
    /* Very faint grey */
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.journey-step.new-journey-step .journey-step__icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: #c41e3a;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(106, 76, 255, 0.3);
}

.journey-step.new-journey-step .journey-step__icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    left: -8px;
    right: -8px;
    bottom: -8px;
    background: rgba(106, 76, 255, 0.08);
    /* Faint outer ring */
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: -1;
}

.journey-step.new-journey-step .journey-step__title {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.journey-step.new-journey-step .journey-step__text {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
    max-width: 200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}


/* ============================================================
   13. FAQ SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-list {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-white);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-off-white);
}

.faq-question::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-regular);
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question::after {
    content: '−';
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height var(--transition-slow);
}

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

.faq-answer__inner {
    padding: 10px;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}


/* ============================================================
   14. CTA BANNER (SAGE Red banner)
   ============================================================ */
.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue) 0%, var(--color-maroon) 100%);
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner .section-label {
    color: #e3ad2f;
}

.cta-banner .section-title {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.cta-banner .section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}


/* ============================================================
   15. FOOTER (dark)
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1xl);
}

.footer-about p {
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
    max-width: 320px;
}

/* Footer logo override */
.site-footer .logo-text {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.site-footer .logo-text span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-social a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer-heading {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-links li {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

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

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
}


/* ============================================================
   16. STATS COUNTER
   ============================================================ */
.stats-section {
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.stat-item__number {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: var(--text-4xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.stat-item__label {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}


/* ============================================================
   17. SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-stagger>* {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

.reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

.reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(7) {
    transition-delay: 0.7s;
}

.reveal-stagger.visible>*:nth-child(8) {
    transition-delay: 0.8s;
}

.reveal-stagger.visible>* {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}


/* ============================================================
   18. GALLERY
   ============================================================ */
.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 220px;
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.gallery-item__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7));
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
}


/* ============================================================
   19. AUDIENCE / TARGET SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.audience-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.audience-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.audience-card__icon {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.audience-card__title {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.audience-card__text {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}


/* ============================================================
   20. STEP CARDS (How It Works)
   ============================================================ */
.step-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.step-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.step-card__number {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.step-card__icon {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.step-card__title {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.step-card__text {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

/* Sticky sidebar enquiry card (program pages) */
.sticky-enquiry {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    height: max-content;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
}

.sticky-enquiry::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}

.sticky-enquiry::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--color-gray-300);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Two column program layout */
.program-layout {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    align-items: start;
}

.program-layout__sidebar .hero-form-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
}

.program-layout__sidebar .hero-form-card__title {
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.program-layout__sidebar .hero-form-card__subtitle {
    color: var(--color-gray-400);
}

/* Divider */
.section-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-blue), #e3ad2f);
    border: none;
    margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.text-center .section-divider {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}


/* ============================================================
   21. SPLIT GRID (Two-column content + image)
   ============================================================ */
.split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.split-image {
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    min-height: 350px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    color: var(--color-gray-400);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
}


/* ============================================================
   22. COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.table-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.comparison-table thead {
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.comparison-table th {
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-align: left;
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-wide);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.comparison-table td {
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    vertical-align: top;
}

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

.comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: var(--color-off-white);
}

.comparison-table th:last-child,
.comparison-table td:last-child {
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
}

.comparison-table thead th:last-child {
    color: #e3ad2f;
}


/* ============================================================
   23. SEMESTER GRID
   ============================================================ */
.semester-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.semester-block {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.semester-block__header {
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
}

.semester-block__body {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.semester-block__body li {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}

.semester-block__body li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}


/* ============================================================
   24. CAREER GRID (Tags)
   ============================================================ */
.career-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.career-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.career-tag:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ============================================================
   25. HIGHLIGHT LIST
   ============================================================ */
.highlight-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-md);
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.highlight-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.highlight-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
}


/* ============================================================
   26. CONTACT GRID
   ============================================================ */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    /* Default to full width if no sidebar */
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    align-items: start;
}

/* If there's a form and info, make it 2 columns */
.contact-grid:has(.contact-form-wrapper):has(.contact-info-wrapper) {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
}

.contact-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    /* 3 columns on desktop */
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
}

.contact-info-card p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}

.contact-info-card a {
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-info-card a:hover {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .contact-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   27. THANK YOU PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.thank-you-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-blue) 0%, var(--color-maroon) 100%);
    min-height: 70vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.thank-you-section .section-title {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.thank-you-section .section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.thank-you-section .btn--primary {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.thank-you-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}


/* ============================================================
   28. DARK/NAVY/GRADIENT SECTION — CARD OVERRIDES
   Cards inside dark sections stay white with dark text.
   ============================================================ */

/* USP cards in dark sections — keep white with dark text */
.section--dark .usp-card,
.section--navy .usp-card,
.section--gradient .usp-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-gray-100);
}

.section--dark .usp-card__title,
.section--navy .usp-card__title,
.section--gradient .usp-card__title {
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.section--dark .usp-card__text,
.section--navy .usp-card__text,
.section--gradient .usp-card__text {
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
}

/* Info cards in dark sections */
.section--dark .info-card,
.section--navy .info-card,
.section--gradient .info-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-gray-100);
}

.section--dark .info-card__title,
.section--navy .info-card__title,
.section--gradient .info-card__title {
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.section--dark .info-card__text,
.section--navy .info-card__text,
.section--gradient .info-card__text {
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
}

/* Audience cards in dark sections */
.section--dark .audience-card,
.section--navy .audience-card,
.section--gradient .audience-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-gray-100);
}

.section--dark .audience-card__title,
.section--navy .audience-card__title,
.section--gradient .audience-card__title {
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.section--dark .audience-card__text,
.section--navy .audience-card__text,
.section--gradient .audience-card__text {
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
}

/* Step cards in dark sections */
.section--dark .step-card,
.section--navy .step-card,
.section--gradient .step-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-gray-100);
}

.section--dark .step-card__title,
.section--navy .step-card__title,
.section--gradient .step-card__title {
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.section--dark .step-card__text,
.section--navy .step-card__text,
.section--gradient .step-card__text {
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
}

/* Program cards in dark sections */
.section--dark .program-card,
.section--navy .program-card,
.section--gradient .program-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-gray-100);
}

/* Stats grid in dark sections — white text */
.section--dark .stat-item__number,
.section--dark .stat-item__label,
.section--navy .stat-item__number,
.section--navy .stat-item__label {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.section--navy .stat-item__label,
.section--dark .stat-item__label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Highlight list in dark sections — white text + white check marks */
.section--dark .highlight-list li,
.section--navy .highlight-list li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Journey timeline in dark sections */
.section--dark .journey-step__title,
.section--navy .journey-step__title,
.section--gradient .journey-step__title {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.section--dark .journey-step__text,
.section--navy .journey-step__text,
.section--gradient .journey-step__text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.section--gradient .journey-timeline::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e3ad2f, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), #e3ad2f);
}

.section--gradient .journey-step__number {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* FAQ items in dark sections */
.section--dark .faq-item,
.section--navy .faq-item {
    background: var(--color-white);
}

/* Split image in dark sections */
.section--dark .split-image,
.section--navy .split-image {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Semester blocks in dark sections */
.section--dark .semester-block,
.section--navy .semester-block {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-gray-100);
}

/* Career tags in dark sections */
.section--dark .career-tag,
.section--navy .career-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.section--dark .career-tag:hover,
.section--navy .career-tag:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

/* Comparison table in dark sections */
.section--dark .comparison-table td,
.section--navy .comparison-table td {
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    background: var(--color-white);
}


/* ============================================================
   29. MISSING UTILITY CLASSES
   ============================================================ */

/* Map placeholder */
.map-placeholder {
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    height: 400px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-gray-400);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

/* Contact info wrapper */
.contact-info-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Hero form (generic) */
.hero-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Enquiry form */
.enquiry-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Submit button animation */
.btn-submit {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-submit:active {
    transform: scale(0.98);
}

/* Sticky sidebar form card — light theme version */
.program-layout__sidebar .form-control {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.program-layout__sidebar .form-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-gray-300);
}

.program-layout__sidebar .form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.12);
}

.program-layout__sidebar .form-check {
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
}

.program-layout__sidebar .hero-form-card {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}


/* ============================================================
   20. FUTURISTIC ENHANCEMENTS — Animations & Effects
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Keyframe Animations ─────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes pulse-glow {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.4), 0 4px 15px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.2);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.6), 0 4px 30px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.35);
    }
}

@keyframes pulse-glow-gold {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(197, 165, 90, 0.4), 0 4px 15px rgba(197, 165, 90, 0.2);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(197, 165, 90, 0.6), 0 4px 30px rgba(197, 165, 90, 0.35);
    }
}

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

    100% {
        background-position: 200% 0;
    }
}

@keyframes float-in-up {
    from {
        transform: translateY(100%);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes subtle-bounce {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
}

@keyframes gradient-shift {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}

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

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.5);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* ── Animated CTA Buttons ────────────────────────────── */
.btn--primary {
    animation: pulse-glow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    position: relative;
}

.btn--gold {
    animation: pulse-glow-gold 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    position: relative;
}

.btn--primary::after,
.btn--gold::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn--primary:hover::after,
.btn--gold:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Shimmer effect on CTA buttons */
.btn--primary,
.btn--gold {
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.btn--primary:hover,
.btn--gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}

/* Call Now CTA — extra prominent */
.btn--call-now {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C41E3A, #D93652);
    color: white;
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    animation: pulse-glow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    position: relative;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
}

.btn--call-now .phone-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    position: relative;
}

.btn--call-now .phone-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    animation: ring-pulse 1.5s ease-out infinite;
}


/* ============================================================
   21. GLASSMORPHISM CARD EFFECTS
   ============================================================ */
.usp-card,
.info-card,
.audience-card {
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-glass-border);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.usp-card:hover,
.info-card:hover,
.audience-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.2);
}



/* Futuristic glowing section dividers */
.section-divider {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-crimson), #e3ad2f, var(--color-crimson));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: gradient-shift 4s ease infinite;
    height: 3px;
    border: none;
}


/* ============================================================
   22. COMPARISON INFOGRAPHIC — Regular vs NewGen Campus Degree Programs
   ============================================================ */
.comparison-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.comparison-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.03), transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.03), transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.comparison-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.comparison-column {
    padding: 0;
}

.comparison-column__header {
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
}

.comparison-column--regular .comparison-column__header {
    background: var(--color-gray-100);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
}

.comparison-column--newgen .comparison-column__header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C41E3A, #9B1525);
    color: white;
    position: relative;
}

.comparison-column--newgen .comparison-column__header::after {
    content: '⚡';
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    right: 12px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.comparison-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    min-height: 60px;
}

.comparison-column--regular .comparison-row {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-gray-400);
}

.comparison-column--newgen .comparison-row {
    background: rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.03);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
}

.comparison-row .icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 28px;
    text-align: center;
}

.comparison-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* Compact comparison for course detail pages */
.comparison-compact {
    max-width: 100%;
}

.comparison-compact .comparison-grid {
    max-width: 100%;
}

.comparison-compact .comparison-column__header {
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
}

.comparison-compact .comparison-row {
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    min-height: 48px;
}


/* ============================================================
   23. FLOATING STICKY CTA BAR
   ============================================================ */
.floating-cta-bar {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: var(--z-floating-cta);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.97), rgba(20, 20, 40, 0.97));
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.3);
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    animation: float-in-up 0.6s ease-out;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.floating-cta-bar.visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.floating-cta-bar .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.floating-cta-bar__text {
    color: white;
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    display: none;
}

.floating-cta-bar__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    align-items: center;
}

.floating-cta-bar .btn--call {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C41E3A, #D93652);
    color: white;
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    padding: 0.625rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    animation: pulse-glow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.floating-cta-bar .btn--call:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.floating-cta-bar .btn--whatsapp {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: #25D366;
    color: white;
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    padding: 0.625rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

.floating-cta-bar .btn--whatsapp:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

.floating-cta-bar .btn--enquire {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: #e3ad2f;
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    padding: 0.625rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    animation: pulse-glow-gold 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.floating-cta-bar .btn--enquire:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .floating-cta-bar__text {
        display: block;
    }

    .floating-cta-bar .btn--call,
    .floating-cta-bar .btn--whatsapp,
    .floating-cta-bar .btn--enquire {
        padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
        font-size: var(--text-base);
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   24. PROGRAM CARD IMAGES
   ============================================================ */
.program-card__image {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.program-card__image img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.program-card__image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 60%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.program-card__badge,
.program-card__degree {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    top: 7px;
}


/* ============================================================
   25. HERO IMAGE SUPPORT
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.92), rgba(20, 20, 40, 0.85));
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero>.container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Split image in About section */
.split-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Gallery item images */
.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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


/* ============================================================
   26. FUTURISTIC SECTION BACKGROUNDS
   ============================================================ */
.section--gradient {

    background-size: 200% 200%;
    animation: gradient-shift 8s ease infinite;
    position: relative;
}

.section--gradient::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.08), transparent 70%);
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-30%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Trust strip futuristic glow */
.trust-strip {
    position: relative;
}

.trust-item {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.trust-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.1);
}

/* Futuristic journey timeline */
.journey-step__number {
    position: relative;
}

.journey-step:hover .journey-step__number {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-neon-red);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ── Body padding for floating bar ───────────────────── */
body {
    padding-bottom: 70px;
}

/* ============================================================
   ADMISSION STEPS COMPONENT
   ============================================================ */
.admission-steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.admission-step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.admission-step:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.admission-step__badge {
    background: #e3ad2f;
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl) var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 140px;
    clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 85% 0%, 100% 50%, 85% 100%, 0% 100%);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.admission-step__content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    flex: 1;
}

.admission-step__icon {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.admission-step__content p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .admission-step {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .admission-step__badge {
        width: 100%;
        clip-path: none;
        padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
        justify-content: flex-start;
        min-width: auto;
    }

    .admission-step__content {
        padding: var(--space-md);
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   BBA REDESIGN SPECIFIC COMPONENTS
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Sticky Sidebar (Desktop) ── */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .sticky-sidebar-desktop {
        position: sticky;
        top: 100px;
        align-self: start;
    }
}

/* ── Value Highlights Strip ── */
.value-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: calc(var(--space-2xl) * -1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

@media(min-width: 600px) {
    .value-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media(min-width: 992px) {
    .value-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

.value-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(197, 165, 90, 0.3);
}

.value-card__icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.05);
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.value-card__title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
}

/* ── Split Layouts ── */
.split-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    align-items: center;
}

@media(min-width: 992px) {
    .split-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

/* ── Comparison Table V2 ── */
.comparison-table-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
}

@media(min-width: 768px) {
    .comparison-table-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
}

.comp-v2-col {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.comp-v2-col--regular {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.comp-v2-col--newgen {
    background: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    position: relative;
    border-left: 2px solid #e3ad2f;
}

.comp-v2-header {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.comp-v2-col--newgen .comp-v2-header {
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    border-color: rgba(197, 165, 90, 0.3);
}

.comp-v2-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
}

.comp-v2-col--newgen .comp-v2-row {
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.comp-v2-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ── Advantage Grid ── */
.advantage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

@media(min-width: 600px) {
    .advantage-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

.advantage-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.advantage-card:hover {
    border-color: #e3ad2f;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.advantage-card__icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #e3ad2f;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.advantage-card__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

/* ── Included Tiles ── */
.included-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

@media(min-width: 768px) {
    .included-grid {
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }
}

.included-tile {
    width: calc(50% - (var(--space-sm) / 2));
    background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

@media(min-width: 768px) {
    .included-tile {
        width: calc(33.333% - (var(--space-md) * 2 / 3));
    }
}

.included-tile:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.included-tile svg {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: #e3ad2f;
}

/* ── Career Cards ── */
.career-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.career-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    padding: var(--space-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.career-card:hover {
    background: var(--color-off-white);
}

.career-card svg {
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Program Tabs ── */
.tab-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.tab-btn {
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-xl);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gray-400);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: all 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    background: var(--color-off-white);
}

.tab-btn.active {
    background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.tab-pane {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
}

.tab-pane.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* ── Custom Layout for Career Readiness (override section--navy) ── */
section.section--navy.custom-navy-section {
    background-color: #dfdfdf;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

/* -- Placements / Career Layout Redesign ------------------ */
.custom-navy-section {
    background-color: #f8f9fa !important;
    /* Lighter clean background */
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.placements-header {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.placements-header__label {
    flex: 0 0 150px;
}

.placement-tag {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.placement-tag::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: #FFD700;
    /* Bright gold underline */
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.placements-header__content {
    flex: 1;
}

.placements-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.placements-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-600);

}

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

.stat-circle-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.stat-circle {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    background: #fff;
}

.stat-circle:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    border-color: #e3ad2f;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.stat-circle__number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-circle__label {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Feature Grid Styles */
.placements-features {
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    padding-top: 40px;
}

.highlight-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px 40px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.highlight-grid li {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.highlight-grid li::before {
    content: "■";
    color: #e3ad2f;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -2px;
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .placements-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .stat-circle {
        width: 220px;
        height: 220px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .placements-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .placements-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .placements-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .stat-circle {
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
    }
}

/* -- Who For Section (Program Pages) ------------------ */
.who-for-section {
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
}

.who-for-grid {
    margin-left: 85px;
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-4xl);
    margin-right: -100px;
}

.who-for-content {
    flex: 1.5;
}

.who-for-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #313a70;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
}

.who-for-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.who-for-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.who-for-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    color: #313a70;
    padding-top: 4px;
}

.who-for-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.who-for-image-container {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.who-for-image-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-top-left-radius: 400px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .who-for-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-2xl);
        margin-right: 0;
    }

    .who-for-image-container {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .who-for-image-container img {
        border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    }
}

/* -- Career Pathways V3 (Screenshot Replication) ------------------ */
.career-pathways-v3 {
    background-color: #0d1e25;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.career-pathways-v3 .container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
}

.career-pathways-v3 .section-label {
    color: #ff4d4d !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    display: block;
}

.career-pathways-v3 .section-title {
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.career-pills-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.career-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.career-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.career-pill svg {
    color: #ff4d4d;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .career-pathways-v3 .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .career-pill {
        padding: 10px 18px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   24. PROGRAM FEE STRUCTURE V3 — Premium Card Redesign
   ============================================================ */
.fee-card-v3 {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
}

.fee-card-v3__header {
    background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.fee-card-v3__program {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    margin: 0;
}

.fee-card-v3__duration {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.fee-card-v3__duration i {
    font-size: 0.85em;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.fee-card-v3__body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 140px;
}

.fee-card-v3__box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.fee-card-v3__box--academic {
    background: #fcfcfc;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
}

.fee-card-v3__box--total {
    background: #FFC107;
    /* Vibrant Yellow/Gold as per screenshot */
    position: relative;
}

.fee-card-v3__label {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-400);
}

.fee-card-v3__box--total .fee-card-v3__label {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.fee-card-v3__amount {
    font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    line-height: 1;
}

.fee-card-v3__box--total .fee-card-v3__amount {
    color: #000;
}

.fee-card-v3__footer {
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-gray-400);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .fee-card-v3__body {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .fee-card-v3__box--academic {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    }

    .fee-card-v3__amount {
        font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    }
}

/* ── Semester Accordion (Program Structure) ────────────────── */
.semester-accordion {
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.semester-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-white);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.semester-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
    background: #fcfcfc;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.semester-header:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-off-white);
}

.semester-header::after {
    content: '+';
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
    line-height: 1;
}

.semester-item.active {
    border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.semester-item.active .semester-header {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
}

.semester-item.active .semester-header::after {
    content: '−';
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.semester-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height var(--transition-smooth) ease-out;
}

.semester-content__inner {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
}

/* ── Program Subject Table ────────────────────────────────── */
.program-table { font-size: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
}

.program-table th {
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gray-100);
}

.program-table td {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    color: var(--color-text-body);
}

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

.program-table .subject-type {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    background: var(--color-gray-100);
    color: var(--color-gray-600);
}

.program-table .subject-type--iit {
    background: rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.program-table .subject-type--lab {
    background: rgba(197, 165, 90, 0.1);
    color: #e3ad2f;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .semester-header {
        padding: var(--space-md);
    }

    .semester-content__inner {
        padding: var(--space-md);
    }

    .program-table td,
    .program-table th {
        padding: var(--space-sm);
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   Admission Journey Section
   ============================================================ */
.admission-journey {
    padding: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.journey-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
    color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.journey-title span {
    color: var(--color-blue-600);
}

.journey-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.journey-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 70px;
    /* Center of 100px icon + padding */
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 6px;
    background: #e5e7eb;
    z-index: 1;
}

.journey-steps {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.journey-step {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 var(--space-sm);
}

.journey-icon {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: #c9233f;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    border: 6px solid #dfb218;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.journey-step:hover .journey-icon {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.journey-icon svg,
.journey-icon i {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.journey-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 200px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .journey-line {
        left: 5%;
        right: 5%;
    }
}

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

    .journey-steps {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-2xl);
    }

    .journey-step {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .journey-text {
        max-width: 280px;
    }
}

/* -- Founder's Message Section --------------------------- */
.founder-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 50px 0;
    overflow: clip;
    /* Changed from hidden to allow sticky */
    background: #fff;
    min-height: 600px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    /* Changed from center */
}

.founder-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -15%;
    width: 45%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #bd3438;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: skewX(360deg);
}

.founder-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 28%;
    width: 6%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #d4af37;
    z-index: 1;
    transform: skewX(360deg);
}

.founder-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 450px 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    align-items: flex-start;
    /* Changed from center to allow image to stick to top */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.founder-image-wrapper {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
    /* Offset by header height */
    z-index: 5;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.founder-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: 10px solid #fff;
}

.founder-content {
    padding-left: var(--space-xl);
}

.founder-label {
    color: #bd3438;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
}

.founder-mission {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
}

.founder-text p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #444;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    text-align: justify;
}

.founder-signature {
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.founder-signature h4 {
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.founder-signature p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero .form-control::placeholder {
    color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    opacity: 1;
    /* Firefox */
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .founder-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .founder-section::before,
    .founder-section::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .founder-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-2xl);
    }

    .founder-image-wrapper {
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .founder-content {
        padding-left: 0;
        text-align: left;
    }
}

@keyframes pulseHighlightForm {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0px #e3ad2f;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 30px #e3ad2f;
        transform: scale(1.02);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0px transparent;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

#enquire:target .hero-form-card,
.hero-form-card.highlight-anim {
    animation: pulseHighlightForm 2s ease-in-out;
}

/* Modern Aesthetic Toast Alert */
.custom-toast {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(30px);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95); /* Deep Navy Glass */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 11000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.custom-toast.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.custom-toast i {
    color: #e3ad2f; /* Gold accent for icon */
    font-size: 18px;
}

/* Form Blink & Highlight Animation */
.blink-effect {
    animation: form-premium-blink 0.8s ease-in-out 2;
}

@keyframes form-premium-blink {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.4);
        transform: scale(1.015);
        border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   PROGRAM SWIPER SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
.program-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-3xl);
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.program-swiper {
    padding-bottom: 60px !important;
}

.program-swiper .swiper-slide {
    height: auto;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.program-swiper .program-card {
    height: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.program-swiper .program-card__body {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.program-swiper .program-card__description {
    flex: 1;
}

/* Custom Navigation Arrows */
.program-swiper .swiper-button-next,
.program-swiper .swiper-button-prev {
    color: var(--color-accent-blue);
    background: var(--color-white);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.program-swiper .swiper-button-next::after,
.program-swiper .swiper-button-prev::after {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.program-swiper .swiper-button-next:hover,
.program-swiper .swiper-button-prev:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.program-swiper .swiper-button-next {
    right: -30px;
}

.program-swiper .swiper-button-prev {
    left: -30px;
}

/* Custom Pagination */
.program-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--color-gray-300);
    opacity: 1;
    margin: 0 6px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.program-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: var(--color-accent-blue);
    width: 30px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 1300px) {
    .program-swiper .swiper-button-next {
        right: 10px;
    }

    .program-swiper .swiper-button-prev {
        left: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .program-slider-container {
        padding-left: var(--space-lg);
        padding-right: var(--space-lg);
    }
}