/* =========================================
   Distance MBA College - Main Stylesheet
   Version: 1.0.0
   ========================================= */

/* --- CSS Variables --- */
:root {
  --primary: #1a3c6e;
  --primary-dark: #0f2548;
  --primary-light: #2557a7;
  --accent: #f47920;
  --accent-dark: #d4611a;
  --accent-light: #ff9a45;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #f8f9fc;
  --light-gray: #eef1f7;
  --mid-gray: #8493a8;
  --dark-gray: #3d4c62;
  --text: #1e2d45;
  --text-light: #5a6a82;
  --border: #dce3ef;
  --success: #28a745;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(26,60,110,0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(26,60,110,0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(26,60,110,0.18);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 30px;
  --font-head: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Source Sans 3', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --transition: 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --header-h: 70px;
}

/* --- Reset & Base --- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: var(--font-body); }
input, select, textarea { font-family: var(--font-body); }

/* --- Typography --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* --- Layout Utilities --- */
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }
.container-wide { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }
.section { padding: 80px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 50px 0; }
.section-alt { background: var(--off-white); }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-white { color: var(--white); }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 24px; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); }

/* --- Section Header --- */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(244,121,32,0.12);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-header { margin-bottom: 50px; }
.section-header h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-header p { color: var(--text-light); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 620px; }
.section-header.text-center p { margin: 0 auto; }
.section-divider {
  width: 56px; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 14px 0 20px;
}
.section-header.text-center .section-divider { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* =========================================
   TOP BAR
   ========================================= */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
}
.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
}
.top-bar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.top-bar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.top-contact { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 0.82rem; }
.top-contact svg { fill: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
.top-contact:hover { color: var(--white); }
.top-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.social-icon:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--white); }
.top-bar-badge {
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 30px;
}

/* =========================================
   HEADER / NAV
   ========================================= */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(26,60,110,0.10);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(26,60,110,0.16); }
.header-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-h); gap: 20px;
}
.site-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.site-logo-img {
  width: 200px;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.logo-mark {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(26,60,110,0.35);
}
.logo-text { line-height: 1.15; }
.logo-text strong {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--primary); font-weight: 700;
}
.logo-text span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--mid-gray); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }

/* Nav */
.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--primary); background: var(--light-gray); }
.nav-link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 4px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 1px;
  transition: width var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { width: 60%; }

.header-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  color: var(--white) !important; padding: 9px 20px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 700; box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(244,121,32,0.3);
}
.header-cta:hover { box-shadow: 0 5px 18px rgba(244,121,32,0.4); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.header-cta::after { display: none !important; }

/* Hamburger */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  width: 26px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer; z-index: 1010;
}
.menu-toggle span {
  display: block; height: 2.5px; background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.3s;
}
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.75px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.75px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(15,37,72,0.97); flex-direction: column;
  padding: 100px 32px 40px; gap: 8px;
  transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.mobile-nav.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-nav-link {
  display: block; padding: 14px 0; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
}
.mobile-nav-link:hover { color: var(--accent); padding-left: 8px; }
.mobile-nav-cta {
  margin-top: 24px; background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white); text-align: center;
  padding: 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem;
}

/* =========================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================= */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 55%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - 44px);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; right: -100px; top: -100px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,121,32,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
  gap: 60px; align-items: center;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: var(--white); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-badge-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:0.6;transform:scale(1.3)} }

.hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.2; }
.hero h1 span { color: var(--accent-light); }
.hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 30px; max-width: 520px; }
.hero-usps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.hero-usp { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.usp-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(244,121,32,0.25); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.usp-icon svg { fill: var(--accent-light); }
.hero-stats { display: flex; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stat { text-align: center; }
.hero-stat strong { display: block; font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-head); line-height: 1; }
.hero-stat span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }

/* Lead Form */
.lead-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.lead-form-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light), var(--primary-light));
}
.lead-form-title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.lead-form-sub { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--mid-gray); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.form-group label span { color: var(--accent); }
.form-control {
  width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text); background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  outline: none; appearance: none;
}
.form-control:focus { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,60,110,0.1); }
.form-control.error { border-color: #e53e3e; }
.form-control.success { border-color: var(--success); }
.field-error { font-size: 0.76rem; color: #e53e3e; margin-top: 4px; display: none; }
.field-error.show { display: block; }
.form-consent { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-consent input[type=checkbox] { margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; accent-color: var(--primary); }
.form-consent label { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.5; }
.form-consent a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: underline; }
.btn-submit {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  color: var(--white); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(244,121,32,0.35);
}
.btn-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(244,121,32,0.45); }
.btn-submit:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.7; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }
.form-success-msg {
  display: none; text-align: center; padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(40,167,69,0.08); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(40,167,69,0.3); color: var(--success);
}
.form-success-msg.show { display: block; }
.form-secure { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--mid-gray); }
.form-secure svg { fill: var(--success); }

/* =========================================
   ABOUT STRIP
   ========================================= */
.about-strip { background: var(--white); }
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.about-img-wrap { position: relative; }
.about-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%; padding-bottom: 72%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-gray), var(--border));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-img-placeholder::after {
  content: 'Education\nIllustration';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--mid-gray); text-align: center;
  white-space: pre-line;
}
.about-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--white);
  padding: 18px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); text-align: center;
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
}
.about-badge strong { display: block; font-size: 1.8rem; font-family: var(--font-head); }
.about-badge span { font-size: 0.78rem; opacity: 0.85; }
.about-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin: 28px 0; }
.about-feature {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--off-white); padding: 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent); transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.about-feature:hover { transform: translateX(3px); }
.about-feature-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(26,60,110,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.about-feature-icon svg { fill: var(--primary); }
.about-feature h4 { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.about-feature p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-light); margin: 0; line-height: 1.4; }

/* =========================================
   EDUCATION TYPES CARDS
   ========================================= */
.edu-type-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px; text-align: center;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.edu-type-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.edu-type-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.edu-type-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.edu-card-icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
}
.edu-card-icon.blue { background: rgba(26,60,110,0.1); }
.edu-card-icon.orange { background: rgba(244,121,32,0.1); }
.edu-card-icon.green { background: rgba(40,167,69,0.1); }
.edu-card-icon.purple { background: rgba(100,60,180,0.1); }
.edu-type-card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.edu-type-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-light); }

/* =========================================
   BENEFITS
   ========================================= */
.benefits-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.benefit-item {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 28px;
  background: var(--white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.benefit-item:hover { background: var(--off-white); }
.benefit-item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
.benefit-item:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }
.benefit-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--border);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; width: 44px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.benefit-item:hover .benefit-num { color: var(--accent); }
.benefit-item h4 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.benefit-item p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-light); margin: 0; }

/* =========================================
   UNIVERSITIES
   ========================================= */
.universities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.univ-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 22px 16px;
  text-align: center; transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.univ-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.univ-logo {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0 auto 12px; font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.univ-card h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; line-height: 1.3; }
.univ-card span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--mid-gray); }
.univ-rank {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: 8px;
  background: rgba(244,121,32,0.1); color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 20px;
}

/* =========================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================= */
.testimonials-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.testimonial-track { display: flex; gap: 24px; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.33% - 16px);
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.testimonial-stars { color: #f5a623; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testimonial-text { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-light); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.7; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; }
.author-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem;
}
.author-info strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text); }
.author-info span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--mid-gray); }
.testimonials-controls { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 30px; }
.testimonial-btn {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-btn:hover { border-color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.testimonials-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 16px; }
.t-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--border); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition); }
.t-dot.active { background: var(--accent); width: 24px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* =========================================
   BLOG CARDS
   ========================================= */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.blog-img {
  width: 100%; height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-img-placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: 0.8rem; text-align: center; }
.blog-cat {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.blog-body { padding: 22px; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; gap: 14px; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--mid-gray); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.blog-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card p { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.blog-link {
  font-size: 0.87rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.blog-link:hover { gap: 9px; color: var(--accent); }

/* =========================================
   FAQ
   ========================================= */
.faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,60,110,0.1); }
.faq-question {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 22px; cursor: pointer; gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-item.open .faq-question { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--light-gray); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { background: var(--primary); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-icon svg { fill: var(--text); transition: fill var(--transition); }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon svg { fill: var(--white); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding var(--transition);
  padding: 0 22px;
}
.faq-answer.open {
  max-height: 300px; padding: 0 22px 18px;
}
.faq-answer p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-light); margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }

/* =========================================
   CTA BANNER
   ========================================= */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary) 50%, var(--primary-light));
  padding: 70px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  width: 400px; height: 400px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(244,121,32,0.15);
  right: -100px; top: -100px;
}
.cta-banner-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 36px; }
.cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition); border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(244,121,32,0.4);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(244,121,32,0.5); }
.btn-outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); color: var(--white); }
.btn-outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: var(--white); color: var(--white); }
.btn-outline { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }

/* =========================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================= */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.footer-main { padding: 60px 0 40px; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}
.footer-brand { }
.footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-logo-mark {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.footer-logo-text strong { display: block; color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1rem; }
.footer-logo-text span { font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.footer-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.footer-contacts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.footer-contact-item svg { fill: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }
.footer-col h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-link { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: all var(--transition); }
.footer-link:hover { color: var(--accent-light); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-link::before { content: '›'; color: var(--accent); font-weight: bold; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
}
.footer-copy { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.footer-copy a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-policy-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-policy-link { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.footer-policy-link:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }

/* =========================================
   FLOATING CTAs
   ========================================= */
.floating-ctas {
  position: fixed; right: 20px; bottom: 100px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
  z-index: 900;
}
.float-btn {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}
.float-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.12); }
.float-btn-call { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.float-btn-wa { background: #25D366; color: var(--white); }
.float-btn-enquiry { background: var(--accent); color: var(--white); }
.float-btn svg { fill: var(--white); }
.float-tooltip {
  position: absolute; right: 64px; white-space: nowrap;
  background: var(--text); color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 4px;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.float-btn:hover .float-tooltip { opacity: 1; }
.float-tooltip::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 100%; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border: 5px solid transparent; border-left-color: var(--text);
}

/* Mobile Sticky Bar */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  display: none; position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 900; background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 -3px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sticky-bar-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.sticky-btn {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 5px; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text); gap: 4px; transition: background var(--transition);
}
.sticky-btn svg { fill: currentColor; }
.sticky-btn-call { color: var(--primary); }
.sticky-btn-wa { color: #25D366; border-left: 1px solid var(--border); border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
.sticky-btn-enquire { color: var(--accent); }
.sticky-btn:hover { background: var(--off-white); }

/* =========================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ========================================= */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  padding: 60px 0; color: var(--white);
}
.page-hero-inner { text-align: center; }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center; margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }
.breadcrumb-sep { opacity: 0.4; }
.breadcrumb-current { color: var(--accent-light); }

/* =========================================
   VISION MISSION
   ========================================= */
.vm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; }
.vm-card {
  padding: 36px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.vm-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -30px; right: -30px;
  width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(244,121,32,0.06);
}
.vm-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.vm-icon.vision { background: rgba(26,60,110,0.1); }
.vm-icon.mission { background: rgba(244,121,32,0.1); }
.vm-icon svg.v { fill: var(--primary); }
.vm-icon svg.m { fill: var(--accent); }
.vm-card h3 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.vm-card p { color: var(--text-light); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.8; }

/* =========================================
   PROCESS STEPS
   ========================================= */
.process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; }
.process-steps::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 36px; left: 12.5%; right: 12.5%;
  height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border), var(--accent), var(--border));
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step { text-align: center; padding: 0 20px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.step-num {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 20px;
  background: var(--white); border: 3px solid var(--accent);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--off-white);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.process-step:hover .step-num { background: var(--accent); color: var(--white); transform: scale(1.1); }
.process-step h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.process-step p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.6; }

/* =========================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ========================================= */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.why-card {
  background: var(--white); padding: 28px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.why-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.why-icon svg { fill: var(--white); }
.why-card h4 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* =========================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================= */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 50px; align-items: start; }
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--primary); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px; color: var(--white);
}
.contact-info-card h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.contact-info-card > p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 32px; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.contact-detail { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.contact-detail-icon svg { fill: var(--accent-light); }
.contact-detail h4 { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-detail p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--white); margin: 0; }
.contact-detail a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.contact-detail a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.contact-form-card h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-form-card > p { color: var(--text-light); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.btn-send {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: var(--white); padding: 13px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition); box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(26,60,110,0.3);
}
.btn-send:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(26,60,110,0.4); }

/* =========================================
   BLOG PAGE
   ========================================= */
.blog-search-bar {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 50px;
}
.blog-search-input {
  flex: 1; padding: 12px 18px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 0.92rem; outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.blog-search-input:focus { border-color: var(--primary); }
.blog-search-btn {
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.blog-search-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); }
.blog-cats {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.blog-cat-btn {
  padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); font-size: 0.83rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.blog-cat-btn.active, .blog-cat-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }

/* =========================================
   COURSES PAGE
   ========================================= */
.courses-hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.courses-stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}
.courses-stat strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.courses-stat span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.course-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.course-pill {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.course-pill.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}
.course-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.course-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.course-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}
.course-logo {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.course-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px;
}
.course-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.course-card-meta {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}
.course-fee {
  text-align: right;
  min-width: 105px;
}
.course-fee strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.course-fee span {
  color: var(--mid-gray);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.course-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.course-features li {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.course-features li::before {
  content: "";
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  flex: 0 0 7px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.course-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.course-card-actions .btn {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}
.role-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.role-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.role-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(26,60,110,0.1);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.role-icon svg {
  fill: var(--primary);
}
.note-box {
  background: rgba(244,121,32,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244,121,32,0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* =========================================
   NOTIFICATION
   ========================================= */
.notification {
  position: fixed; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 10px); right: 20px;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px; min-width: 300px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-left: 4px solid var(--success);
  z-index: 9999; transform: translateX(130%); opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.notification.show { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
.notification-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.notification-text { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--text-light); margin: 0; }

/* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .lead-form-card { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .universities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-img-wrap { max-width: 480px; }
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .benefit-item { border-right: none; }
  .benefit-item:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .benefit-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .courses-hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .course-card-top { flex-direction: column; }
  .course-fee { text-align: left; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --header-h: 60px; }
  .section { padding: 55px 0; }
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .mobile-nav { display: flex; }
  .top-bar-left .top-contact:last-child { display: none; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .universities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonial-card { flex: 0 0 85%; }
  .vm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .floating-ctas { display: none; }
  .mobile-sticky-bar { display: block; }
  body { padding-bottom: 64px; }
  .hero { padding: 50px 0 40px; min-height: auto; }
  .about-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .universities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .courses-hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.lead-inline {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}