/* =============================================
   SADANAM SKILL ACADEMY — Stylesheet
   Brand Colors:
   Deep Navy:     #021244
   Royal Blue:    #023177
   Bright Blue:   #1590EE
   Golden Yellow: #F8B904
   White:         #FFFFFF
   Light Grey:    #F7F9FC
   Dark Text:     #2C2C2C
   ============================================= */

:root {
    --navy: #021244;
    --royal: #023177;
    --bright: #1590EE;
    --gold: #F8B904;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --light: #F7F9FC;
    --text: #2C2C2C;
    --text-soft: #4F5A6B;
    --border: #E5EAF2;

    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 18px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;

    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(2, 18, 68, 0.06);
    --shadow:    0 8px 24px rgba(2, 18, 68, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 18px 48px rgba(2, 18, 68, 0.12);

    --container: 1320px;
    --header-h: 84px;

    /* More readable heading fonts */
    --font-body: 'Poppins', 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; }

/* Reduced horizontal page padding (was 24px, now 14px) */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 14px;
}

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.text-accent { color: var(--bright); }
.text-gold   { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    white-space: nowrap;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(2, 18, 68, 0.25);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--bright);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(21, 144, 238, 0.35);
}
.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(248, 185, 4, 0.30);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(2, 18, 68, 0.30);
}
.btn-large { padding: 15px 30px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-arrow svg { transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.btn-arrow:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---------- Section common ---------- */
.section {
    padding: 96px 0;
    position: relative;
}
.section-head { margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-head.center { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--bright);
    background: rgba(21, 144, 238, 0.10);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.eyebrow-light { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(248, 185, 4, 0.14); }
.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.title-light { color: var(--white); }
.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    margin: 0;
}
.subtitle-light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.section-lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.section-body {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    margin: 0 0 28px;
}

/* =================================================
   HEADER
   ================================================= */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(10px);
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-bottom-color: var(--border);
}
.header-inner {
    height: var(--header-h);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}
.logo-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-img { height: 60px; width: auto; }
.institute-name {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.15;
    padding-left: 12px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.institute-name-main {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.institute-name-sub {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    margin-top: 2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.main-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-left: auto;
}
.nav-list { display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: center; }
.nav-link {
    position: relative;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text);
    padding: 6px 0;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 0; height: 2px;
    background: var(--bright);
    transition: width 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--bright); }
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-brochure {
    padding: 9px 18px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--navy);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.nav-brochure:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.header-cta {
    padding: 11px 22px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 8px;
    margin-left: auto;
}
.menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 26px; height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* =================================================
   HERO WITH SLIDER
   ================================================= */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 24px) 0 60px;
    color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Slider */
.hero-slider {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
}
.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease, transform 6s ease-out;
}
.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-slide-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}
.hero-slide-pattern svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.slider-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}
.slider-btn svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.slider-prev { left: 18px; }
.slider-next { right: 18px; }

.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 5;
}
.dot {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.dot.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    width: 32px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    border-color: var(--gold);
}
.dot:hover { background: var(--white); }

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 90px;
    padding-right: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: left;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.hero-content > * {
    max-width: 760px;
}
.eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(248, 185, 4, 0.18);
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(248, 185, 4, 0.4);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.08;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-align: left;
}
.hero-title .line { display: block; }
.hero-title .accent-line {
    color: var(--gold);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
}
.hero-title .accent-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 80px; height: 4px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.hero-lead {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.12rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    margin: 0 0 28px;
    max-width: 640px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.hero-lead strong { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }

/* =================================================
   NOTIFICATION TICKER
   ================================================= */
.notification-ticker {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--royal) 60%, var(--bright) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 14px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 18, 68, 0.18);
}
.notification-ticker::before,
.notification-ticker::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 80px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.notification-ticker::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), transparent); }
.notification-ticker::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bright), transparent); }

.ticker-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}
.ticker-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    position: relative;
}
.ticker-tag svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.ticker-pulse {
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: tickerPulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    display: inline-block;
}
@keyframes tickerPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1); }
    50%      { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1.4); }
}
.ticker-wrap {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    min-width: 0;
}
.ticker-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 60px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: tickerScroll 40s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}
.ticker-track li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.ticker-track li::before {
    content: '✦';
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-right: 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.ticker-track strong { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }
@keyframes tickerScroll {
    0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.ticker-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 3;
    position: relative;
}
.ticker-cta:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

/* =================================================
   ABOUT
   ================================================= */
.about { background: var(--white); }
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
.about-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}
.pillar {
    background: var(--light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.pillar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--bright);
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}
.pillar-expertise::before { background: var(--navy); }
.pillar-employability::before { background: var(--bright); }
.pillar-excellence::before { background: var(--gold); }
.pillar:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-color: transparent;
}
.pillar:hover::before { height: 6px; }
.pillar-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.pillar-expertise .pillar-icon { color: var(--navy); }
.pillar-employability .pillar-icon { color: var(--bright); }
.pillar-excellence .pillar-icon { color: var(--gold); }
.pillar-icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.pillar h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pillar p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin: 0; }

/* =================================================
   WHY CHOOSE
   ================================================= */
.why-choose {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, #eef4fc 0%, #e3edf9 100%);
    position: relative;
}
.why-choose::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(700px 360px at 12% 10%, rgba(21,144,238,0.10), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(600px 320px at 92% 90%, rgba(2,49,119,0.08), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.why-choose > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.feature-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 26px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}
.feature-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 26px; bottom: 0;
    width: 40px; height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--bright);
}
.feature-card:hover::after { width: 80px; }
.feature-icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--royal));
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.feature-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.feature-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.feature-card p { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin: 0; }

/* =================================================
   PROGRAMME
   ================================================= */
.programme {
    background:
        radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 20% 10%, rgba(21,144,238,0.20), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(800px 500px at 80% 90%, rgba(248,185,4,0.12), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #021244 0%, #023177 100%);
    color: var(--white);
}
.programme .section-eyebrow {
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(248,185,4,0.12);
}
.programme-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--text);
}
.programme-meta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #021244 0%, #023177 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 36px 40px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.meta-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.meta-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.meta-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.meta-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
}

.programme-highlights { padding: 40px 40px 8px; }
.highlights-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 16px;
}
.highlights-title::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 6px; bottom: 6px;
    width: 4px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.highlights-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px 32px;
}
.highlights-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: 0.96rem;
}
.check {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    background: rgba(21, 144, 238, 0.12);
    color: var(--bright);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1px;
}
.check svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; stroke-width: 3; }

.programme-cta { padding: 8px 40px 40px; text-align: right; }

/* =================================================
   LEARNING JOURNEY
   ================================================= */
.journey {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f8fd 100%);
    position: relative;
}
.journey-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    counter-reset: journey;
}
.journey-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--bright);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 22px 22px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    position: relative;
}
.journey-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-left-color: var(--gold);
}
.journey-num {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--bright);
    background: rgba(21, 144, 238, 0.10);
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.journey-item:hover .journey-num {
    background: var(--bright);
    color: var(--white);
}
.journey-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--navy);
}
.journey-text p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* =================================================
   PARTNERS
   ================================================= */
.partners {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, #e3edf9 0%, #d6e3f3 100%);
    position: relative;
}
.partners::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(700px 360px at 88% 14%, rgba(248,185,4,0.12), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(600px 320px at 8% 88%, rgba(21,144,238,0.10), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.partners > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
.partner-benefits {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px 24px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}
.partner-benefits li {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.partners-visual {
    position: relative;
}
.partner-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.partner-logo {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--royal));
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.partner-logo svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.partner-card h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.partner-card p { color: var(--text-soft); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.partner-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.partner-tags span {
    background: rgba(2, 49, 119, 0.08);
    color: var(--royal);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.partner-accent {
    position: absolute;
    right: -50px; bottom: -50px;
    width: 240px; height: 240px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* =================================================
   ADMISSIONS
   ================================================= */
.admissions { background: var(--white); }
.admission-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
}
.admission-card {
    background: var(--light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.admission-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--white);
}
.adm-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--bright);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.admission-card:hover .adm-icon {
    background: var(--bright);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--bright);
}
.adm-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.admission-card h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.admission-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin: 0; }
.admission-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; }

/* =================================================
   ENQUIRY
   ================================================= */
.enquiry { background: var(--light); }
.enquiry-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: start;
}
.enquiry-contact {
    margin-top: 28px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}
.enquiry-contact li { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.ec-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--bright);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.ec-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.ec-label { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.enquiry-contact a, .enquiry-contact span:not(.ec-label):not(.ec-icon) { color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; }

.enquiry-form {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 40px 36px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.form-title { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.form-subtitle { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0 0 26px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--text);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    width: 100%;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--bright);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(21,144,238,0.15);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 6px; }
.form-success {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    background: rgba(21, 144, 238, 0.10);
    border: 1px solid rgba(21, 144, 238, 0.25);
    color: var(--royal);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.form-success.show { display: flex; }
.form-success svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--bright); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* =================================================
   INSPIRATION
   ================================================= */
.inspiration {
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 480px at 12% 18%, rgba(21,144,238,0.20), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(700px 400px at 88% 82%, rgba(248,185,4,0.10), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #021244 0%, #023177 60%, #021244 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.inspiration::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0, transparent 2px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0, transparent 2px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 60% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 600px 600px;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.inspiration > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.inspiration .section-eyebrow {
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(248,185,4,0.14);
}
.inspiration .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.inspiration .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.quotes-carousel {
    position: relative;
}
.quotes-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0 4px;
}
.quotes-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}
.quotes-track .quote-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
    min-width: 0;
    margin: 0;
    height: auto;
}
.quote-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(2, 18, 68, 0.35);
    transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.quote-nav:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(2, 18, 68, 0.45);
}
.quote-nav:disabled {
    opacity: 0.4;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}
.quote-nav svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.quote-nav-prev { left: -22px; }
.quote-nav-next { right: -22px; }
.quotes-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}
.quotes-dots .qdot {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.quotes-dots .qdot.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    width: 30px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}
.quote-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 28px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(2, 18, 68, 0.32);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.quote-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(2, 18, 68, 0.45); }
.quote-card-feature {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #061a5a 0%, #023177 60%, #1590EE 130%);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(248,185,4,0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 46px rgba(2, 18, 68, 0.55);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}
.quote-card-feature::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--bright));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
}
.quote-card-feature:hover { transform: translateY(-16px); }
.quote-icon {
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
    background: rgba(21, 144, 238, 0.10);
    color: var(--bright);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.quote-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.quote-card-feature .quote-icon {
    background: rgba(248, 185, 4, 0.18);
    color: var(--gold);
}
.quote-card blockquote {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
}
.quote-card-feature blockquote { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); }
.quote-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.qa-avatar {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--royal);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.qa-avatar-1 { background: var(--navy); }
.qa-avatar-2 { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.qa-avatar-3 { background: var(--bright); }
.qa-name { display: block; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.qa-role { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-soft); }
.quote-card-feature .qa-name { color: var(--white); }
.quote-card-feature .qa-role { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* =================================================
   FOOTER
   ================================================= */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.footer-top { padding: 70px 0 50px; }
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 40px;
}
.footer-col h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 36px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.footer-logo { height: 64px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: var(--white); padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 12px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-link {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.social-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.social-link:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col ul a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 4px; }

.footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.footer-contact li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.footer-contact li a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.fc-icon {
    width: 34px; height: 34px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.fc-icon svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

.footer-bottom {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    padding: 18px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
}
.footer-bottom p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.footer-bottom .trice-link {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, letter-spacing 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-bottom .trice-link:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* =================================================
   FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS (Stacked)
   WhatsApp on top, Back-to-top below
   ================================================= */
.floating-actions {
    position: fixed;
    right: 22px;
    bottom: 22px;
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

.whatsapp-float {
    position: relative;
    width: 58px; height: 58px;
    background: #25D366;
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    order: 1;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
    color: var(--white);
}
.whatsapp-float svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
.wa-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #25D366;
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: waPulse 2s ease-out infinite;
    z-index: -1;
}
@keyframes waPulse {
    0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}

.back-to-top {
    position: relative;
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(2, 18, 68, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    order: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(8px);
}
.back-to-top.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--bright);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(21, 144, 238, 0.4);
}
.back-to-top svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

/* =================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .about-grid, .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .programme-meta { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); padding: 28px; }
    .highlights-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .quote-card-feature { transform: none; }
    .quote-card-feature:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
    .admission-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .journey-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .slider-btn { width: 42px; height: 42px; }
    .quotes-track .quote-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
    .quote-nav { width: 42px; height: 42px; }
    .quote-nav-prev { left: -10px; }
    .quote-nav-next { right: -10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
    .header-cta { display: none; }
    .main-nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: var(--header-h);
        right: 0;
        width: 320px;
        max-width: 88vw;
        height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h));
        background: var(--white);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 24px 24px 40px;
        box-shadow: -8px 0 28px rgba(2, 18, 68, 0.15);
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        overflow-y: auto;
        margin-left: 0;
    }
    .main-nav.open { transform: translateX(0); }
    .nav-list { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 4px; }
    .nav-list li { width: 100%; }
    .nav-link {
        display: block;
        padding: 14px 4px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .nav-brochure {
        margin-top: 20px;
        align-self: flex-start;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ticker-tag { display: none; }
    .ticker-inner { gap: 10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .section { padding: 64px 0; }
    .container { padding: 0 12px; }
    .hero { min-height: 92vh; padding-top: var(--header-h); padding-bottom: 50px; align-items: center; }
    .hero-content { padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; }
    .features-grid, .admission-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .programme-meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .journey-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .programme-cta { text-align: center; }
    .programme-highlights { padding: 32px 24px 8px; }
    .partner-benefits { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .slider-prev { left: 8px; }
    .slider-next { right: 8px; }
    .slider-btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
    .floating-actions { right: 14px; bottom: 14px; gap: 10px; }
    .whatsapp-float { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
    .whatsapp-float svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
    .back-to-top { width: 42px; height: 42px; }
    .back-to-top svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
    .notification-ticker { padding: 12px 0; }
    .ticker-track { gap: 36px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .logo-img { height: 50px; }
    .container { padding: 0 10px; }
    .hero-content { padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; }
    .institute-name-main { font-size: 0.92rem; }
    .institute-name-sub { font-size: 0.62rem; }
    .institute-name { padding-left: 8px; }
    .logo-wrap { gap: 8px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .institute-name { display: none; }
}

@media (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 700px) {
    .institute-name-main { font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .institute-name-sub { font-size: 0.58rem; }
    .institute-name { padding-left: 8px; }
    .logo-wrap { gap: 8px; }
    .logo-img { height: 52px; }
}