:root {
    /* Ultra-Premium Unified Design Tokens */
    --primary-blue: #1e4eb8;
    --oceanic-deep: #282c84;
    --light-blue: #4facfe;
    --accent-cyan: #00f2fe;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --text-gray: #e2e8f0;
    --text-dark: #0f172a;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    --bg-light: #f8fafc;

    /* Animation Curve Tokens */
    --transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.12);
    --shadow-premium: 0 30px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
}

/* --- Global Configurations & Layout System --- */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    background: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* --- Hardware Accelerated Keyframe Configurations --- */
@keyframes heroFloating {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(2deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(0.5deg);
    }
}

@keyframes badgeFloating {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
}

@keyframes globalPulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.5);
    }

    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.5;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 242, 254, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes waveAmbient {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.15);
    }
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ===== NAVBAR ===== */
.navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e4eb8 0%, #2563eb 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.navbar-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 0;
    height: 80px;
}

.logo-area {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    min-width: 200px;
}

.logo-img {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.brand-name {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.accent-dot {
    color: #00d4ff;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Desktop Navigation Links */
.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 35px;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 15px;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
    color: #00d4ff;
}

.dropdown-icon {
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover .dropdown-icon {
    transform: rotateZ(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Menu Styles */
.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background: white;
    min-width: 200px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: 10px;
    z-index: 2000;
}

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

.dropdown-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    color: #1e4eb8;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.dropdown-menu a:first-child {
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
}

.dropdown-menu a:last-child {
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background: #f0f7ff;
    color: #00d4ff;
    padding-left: 25px;
}

/* Navigation Actions */
.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.btn-contact {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00d4ff 0%, #0099cc 100%);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-contact:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle - Enhanced Hamburger */
.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #ffffff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 8px;
    z-index: 1001;
    position: relative;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
    color: #00d4ff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.mobile-toggle.active {
    color: #00d4ff;
}

/* Hamburger Animation */
.hamburger {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 18px;
    justify-content: center;
    /* FIX: prevent hamburger div from capturing click events */
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: currentColor;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
    /* FIX: prevent spans from capturing click events */
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mobile-toggle.active .hamburger span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

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

.mobile-toggle.active .hamburger span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* ===== SIDEBAR ===== */
.sidebar-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 998;
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.sidebar-overlay.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.sidebar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: -400px;
    width: 350px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
    box-shadow: 2px 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 999;
    transition: left 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.sidebar.active {
    left: 0;
}

.sidebar-header {
    padding: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e4eb8 0%, #2563eb 100%);
}

.sidebar-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.sidebar-close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #ffffff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    padding: 8px;
}

.sidebar-close:hover {
    color: #00d4ff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.sidebar-content {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 20px 0;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.sidebar-section {
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.sidebar-section:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.sidebar-section-title {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sidebar-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    color: #334155;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
}

.sidebar-item:hover {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #1e4eb8;
    padding-left: 24px;
    border-left-color: #1e4eb8;
}

.sidebar-item.active {
    background: #e0f2ff;
    color: #1e4eb8;
    border-left: 4px solid #1e4eb8;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.sidebar-item-icon {
    font-size: 18px;
    width: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.sidebar-item-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.sidebar-submenu {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.sidebar-item.expanded>.sidebar-submenu {
    display: flex;
}

.sidebar-submenu a {
    padding: 12px 20px 12px 50px;
    color: #64748b;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}

.sidebar-submenu a:hover {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #1e4eb8;
    padding-left: 55px;
    border-left-color: #1e4eb8;
}

.sidebar-footer {
    padding: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.sidebar-footer-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00d4ff 0%, #0099cc 100%);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.sidebar-footer-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE DESIGN ===== */

/* Tablets & Medium Screens (769px - 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-links {
        gap: 25px;
    }

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

    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .btn-contact {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

/* Tablet Breakpoint (768px and below) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }

    .btn-contact {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .navbar-content {
        padding: 10px 0;
        height: auto;
    }

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

    .logo-img {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
    }

    .sidebar {
        width: 300px;
        left: -300px;
    }

    .logo-area {
        min-width: auto;
        gap: 8px;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile Screens (480px and below) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .sidebar {
        width: 280px;
        left: -280px;
    }

    .sidebar-item {
        padding: 12px 15px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .sidebar-submenu a {
        padding: 10px 15px 10px 45px;
    }

    .navbar-content {
        padding: 8px 0;
    }

    .brand-name {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .logo-img {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .sidebar-header {
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .sidebar-content {
        padding: 15px 0;
    }

    .sidebar-footer {
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .sidebar-section-title {
        padding: 8px 15px;
        font-size: 11px;
    }
}

/* Extra Small Screens (under 400px) */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .sidebar {
        width: 100%;
        left: -100%;
    }

    .logo-img {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }

    .brand-name {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .sidebar-item {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
    }

    .hamburger {
        width: 20px;
        height: 16px;
    }
}

/* Smooth scroll behavior */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Prevent scrolling when sidebar is open */
body.sidebar-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- Overhauled High-Conversion Hero Layer --- */
.hero {
    padding: 80px 0 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue) 0%, var(--oceanic-deep) 100%);
    clip-path: ellipse(160% 100% at 50% 0%);
    position: relative;
    color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Blurs */
.ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.glow-1 {
    top: -10%;
    right: 10%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    animation: waveAmbient 12s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.glow-2 {
    bottom: 5%;
    left: 5%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: var(--light-blue);
    animation: waveAmbient 8s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.pulse-indicator {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: globalPulse 2s infinite;
}

.hero-text h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-cyan) 0%, var(--light-blue) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-text p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 550px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.4);
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    color: var(--oceanic-deep);
}

.arrow-icon {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover .arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-secondary {
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 14px 34px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Trust Elements Row Layout */
.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    max-width: 580px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.stat-item {
    flex: 1;
}

.stat-num {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Multi-layered Presentation Space */
.hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.image-card {
    border: 12px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
    transform: rotate(2deg);
    animation: heroFloating 6s infinite ease-in-out;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.image-card:hover {
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

/* Glassmorphic Badges Framework */
.glass-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 10;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    animation: badgeFloating 4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.badge-top {
    top: 30px;
    left: -40px;
}

.badge-bottom {
    bottom: 40px;
    right: -20px;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.badge-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.badge-icon.success {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    color: #10b981;
}

.badge-icon.gold {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    color: #f59e0b;
}

.glass-badge h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.glass-badge p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- Testimonial Segment --- */
.testimonial-banner {
    background-color: var(--oceanic-deep);
    margin-top: -80px;
    padding: 140px 0 50px;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--white);
}

.quote-container {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.inner-border {
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.quote-line {
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 2.3rem);
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 10px 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.highlight-quote {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.announcement-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 30px 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.announcement-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.notice-tag {
    background: #e11d48;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.announcement-bar p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    flex: 1;
}

.brand-call {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.announcement-bar a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --- Updates Content Layer --- */
.updates-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.updates-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--oceanic-deep);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.title-underline {
    width: 70px;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--light-blue), var(--primary-blue));
    margin: 12px auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.carousel-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
}

.carousel-viewport {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 15px 0;
}

.carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.update-card {
    min-width: calc(100% - 0px);
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    border: 1px solid rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.04);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.update-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.18);
}

.card-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.card-badge.achievement {
    background: #10b981;
}

.card-badge.admissions {
    background: #3b82f6;
}

.card-badge.seminar {
    background: #f59e0b;
}

.card-content {
    padding: 48px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.card-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--oceanic-deep);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.card-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.update-date {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.carousel-btn {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.08);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--oceanic-deep);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 10;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* --- Fully Fluid Responsive Breakpoints Engine --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .update-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .card-content {
        padding: 32px;
    }

    .glass-badge {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Protect visual space */
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .nav-links,
    .navbar .btn-contact {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

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

    .hero-text p,
    .hero-stats {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .hero-btns {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .image-card {
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .testimonial-banner {
        margin-top: -40px;
        padding-top: 100px;
    }

    .announcement-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

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


/* --- Academic Features Engine Token Set --- */
.features-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.section-tagline {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #1e4eb8;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-main-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #282c84;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

/* --- Responsive Multi-Tier Framework Grid --- */
.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

/* --- High-End Interactive Architecture Cards --- */
.feature-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --- Responsive Vector Graphic Housing Squircing --- */
.feature-icon-box {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --- High Conversion Vibrancy Color Schemes --- */
.card-gradient-1 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
}

.card-gradient-2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #047857 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.card-gradient-3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6 0%, #6d28d9 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25);
}

.card-gradient-4 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.card-gradient-5 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec4899 0%, #be185d 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.25);
}

.card-gradient-6 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4 0%, #0e7490 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
}

/* --- Text Element Configurations --- */
.feature-text-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-text-content p {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.feature-text-content strong {
    color: #1e4eb8;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- Dynamic Kinetics Micro-Interactions On-Hover --- */
.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.08);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-3deg);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-text-content h3 {
    color: #1e4eb8;
}

/* --- Defensive Breakpoint Adaptability Engine --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .features-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .feature-card {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .section-main-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}


/* --- Featured Subjects Framework Tokens --- */
.subjects-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.subjects-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.08) 0%, rgba(30, 78, 184, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.subjects-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* --- Section Header Customization --- */
.subjects-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 70px;
}

.subjects-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #1e4eb8;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    background: rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.06);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.subjects-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    color: #282c84;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e4eb8 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.subjects-header p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --- High Performance Cards Auto Grid --- */
.subjects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
}

/* --- Luxury Card Components Layer --- */
.subject-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.015);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.subject-img-box {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

/* Specific styling for Chemistry Logo Containment Mode */
.subject-img-box.chemistry-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #e0ebff 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.subject-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.logo-contain-mode {
    width: auto;
    height: 85%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.15));
}

/* Stream Identification Badges */
.subject-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 5;
}

.badge-science {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e4eb8 0%, #4facfe 100%);
}

.badge-commerce {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
}

/* --- Card Typography & Content Layouts --- */
.subject-body {
    padding: 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.subject-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #00f2fe;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.08);
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Override for science label visibility on white */
.badge-science+.subject-body .subject-label,
.subject-label {
    color: #1e4eb8;
    background: rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.06);
}

.subject-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.subject-body p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* --- Card Action Footer Systems --- */
.subject-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.rating-stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    /* Golden Amber Code */
    font-size: 13px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
}

.subject-link {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    display: inline-flex;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* --- Kinetics Animations on Hover States --- */
.subject-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.08);
}

.subject-card:hover .subject-img:not(.logo-contain-mode) {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.subject-card:hover .logo-contain-mode {
    transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-3px);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 20px rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.25));
}

.subject-card:hover h3 {
    color: #1e4eb8;
}

.subject-card:hover .subject-link {
    color: #1e4eb8;
    transform: translateX(2px) scale(1.05);
}

/* --- Fluid Responsive Media Engine Rules --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .subjects-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .subjects-header h2 {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }

    .subjects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .subject-body {
        padding: 24px;
    }
}

/* --- Infinite Slider Base Canvas --- */
.achievers-slider-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Ambient Lighting Elements */
.achievers-shape-1,
.achievers-shape-2 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.achievers-shape-1 {
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.04) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
}

.achievers-shape-2 {
    bottom: -5%;
    right: -5%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
}

.slider-section-container {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* --- Section Title Formatting --- */
.achievers-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.achievers-subtitle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #1e4eb8;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    background: rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.06);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.text-gold {
    color: #f59e0b;
}

.achievers-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    color: #282c84;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e4eb8 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.achievers-header p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --- Absolute Wrapper System Housing Navigation Hooks --- */
.achievers-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 60px;
    /* Leaves clear breathing space for absolute floating arrows */
}

/* --- Premium Glassmorphic Arrow Controllers --- */
.slider-navigation-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.1);
    color: #282c84;
    font-size: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 20;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.prev-btn {
    left: 15px;
}

.next-btn {
    right: 15px;
}

/* Interactive Hover States For Arrows Matching Brand Kit */
.slider-navigation-btn:hover {
    background: #282c84;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #282c84;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.slider-navigation-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

/* --- The Infinite Marquee Architecture Engine --- */
.achievers-slider-viewport {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 0;
    /* Soft faded transparency masking on edges for premium feel */
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}

.slider-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: infiniteGlanceScroll 30s linear infinite;
}

.slider-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    padding-right: 30px;
}

/* --- Card Blueprint Specifications --- */
.achiever-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 300px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.achiever-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.achiever-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
}

/* Glassmorphic Score Badges */
.achiever-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.gold-badge {
    background: rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.85);
    color: #ffd700;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25);
}

.cyan-badge {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    color: #00f2fe;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.25);
}

.achiever-meta {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.stream-tag {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.stream-tag.science {
    background: rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.06);
    color: #1e4eb8;
}

.stream-tag.engineering {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.06);
    color: #8b5cf6;
}

.stream-tag.commerce {
    background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.06);
    color: #0891b2;
}

.achiever-meta h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.achiever-quote {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* --- Micro-Interactions & Kinetics Engine --- */
.achievers-slider-wrapper:hover .slider-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.achiever-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.08);
}

/* --- Core Infinite Loop Animation Framework --- */
@keyframes infiniteGlanceScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* --- Call To Action Button Layout --- */
.slider-action-row {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.premium-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #282c84 0%, #1e4eb8 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.premium-cta-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.premium-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e4eb8 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
}

.premium-cta-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness Rules */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .achievers-slider-wrapper {
        padding: 0 10px;
    }

    .slider-navigation-btn {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hide structural arrows on tap-to-scroll touch devices to save real estate */
    .achievers-slider-viewport {
        mask-image: none;
        -webkit-mask-image: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .achievers-slider-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .achievers-header h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .slider-track {
        animation-duration: 20s;
    }
}


/* --- Academic Excellence Section Framework --- */
.excellence-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.excellence-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* --- Section Header Customization --- */
.excellence-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 80px;
}

.academy-tagline {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #1e4eb8;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: #282c84;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cyan-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e4eb8 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.excellence-header p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* --- Responsive Multi-Card Auto Grid --- */
.excellence-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

/* --- Integrated Pillar Components Layer --- */
.pillar-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Specific styling for Card Asset Frame containment mode */
.pillar-img-frame {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

.pillar-media {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Spherical Icon Treatment */
.pillar-icon-box {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    z-index: 5;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* High Conversion Vibrancy Color Schemes */
.card-gradient-1 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e4eb8 0%, #4facfe 100%);
}

.card-gradient-2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #0ea5e9 100%);
}

.card-gradient-3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
}

.card-gradient-4 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #ffc107 100%);
}

.card-gradient-5 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec4899 0%, #be185d 100%);
}

.card-gradient-6 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488 0%, #14b8a6 100%);
}

/* --- Card Typography & Content Layouts --- */
.pillar-content {
    padding: 32px;
}

.pillar-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.pillar-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Kinetics Animations on Hover States --- */
.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.08);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-media {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* --- Fully Fluid Responsive Breakpoints Engine --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .excellence-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .excellence-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .excellence-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .pillar-content {
        padding: 24px;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL ADDITIONS & SHARED TOKENS
   ========================================================================== */
.academy-section-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.academy-global-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #1e4eb8;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    background: rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.06);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cyan-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e4eb8 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 1 STYLE CODE: TOPPER SPOTLIGHT
   ========================================================================== */
.achievers-spotlight-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #fdfdfd;
}

.achievers-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 70px;
}

.achievers-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    color: #282c84;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.achievers-header p {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.achievers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.topper-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.06);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.01);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.topper-avatar-frame {
    position: relative;
    height: 280px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f1f5f9;
}

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

.rank-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: #282c84;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.2);
}

.topper-meta {
    padding: 28px;
}

.exam-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.tag-jee {
    background: rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.08);
    color: #1e4eb8;
}

.tag-neet {
    background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.08);
    color: #e11d48;
}

.tag-boards {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
    color: #059669;
}

.topper-meta h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.topper-quote {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
}

.topper-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.15);
}

.topper-card:hover .topper-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2 STYLE CODE: LIVE STATS COUNTER
   ========================================================================== */
.academy-stats-section {
    background: #0b0d3a;
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-bg-decoration {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 80%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-counter-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.stat-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #22d3ee;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 500;
    max-width: 200px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3 STYLE CODE: STRATEGIC ACADEMIC FAQ
   ========================================================================== */
.academy-faq-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.faq-layout-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 4fr 7fr;
    gap: 64px;
}

.faq-info-column {
    position: sticky;
    top: 40px;
    height: max-content;
}

.faq-info-column h2 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    color: #282c84;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin: 12px 0 18px;
}

.faq-info-column p {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.faq-support-link {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e4eb8;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.faq-support-link:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.faq-accordion-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.faq-wrapper {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-trigger {
    padding: 20px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-trigger::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.faq-icon-indicator {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.faq-icon-indicator::before,
.faq-icon-indicator::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    background: #475569;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-icon-indicator::before {
    width: 14px;
    height: 2px;
}

.faq-icon-indicator::after {
    width: 2px;
    height: 14px;
}

.faq-wrapper[open] {
    border-color: rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(40, 44, 132, 0.03);
}

.faq-wrapper[open] .faq-trigger {
    color: #1e4eb8;
}

.faq-wrapper[open] .faq-icon-indicator::after {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    opacity: 0;
}

.faq-wrapper[open] .faq-icon-indicator::before {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    background: #1e4eb8;
}

.faq-content {
    padding: 0 20px 20px 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE LAYOUT ENGINE (MEDIA QUERIES)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .achievers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .stats-counter-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px 20px;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }

    .faq-layout-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .faq-info-column {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .achievers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .achievers-header h2,
    .faq-info-column h2 {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }
}

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



/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM ACADEMY FOOTER STYLING ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */
.premium-academy-footer {
    background: #090a21;
    /* High-end Deep Corporate Navy */
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 80px;
    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle Glowing Header Accent Bar Grid */
.footer-accent-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e4eb8 0%, #22d3ee 50%, #00f2fe 100%);
}

.footer-main-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px 60px 24px;
}

.footer-columns-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3.5fr 2fr 2.5fr 3fr;
    gap: 48px;
}

/* --- Brand Anchor Block Styles --- */
.brand-summary-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
    max-width: 210px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.15));
}

.brand-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-social-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #94a3b8;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
    background: #1e4eb8;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #22d3ee;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(30, 78, 184, 0.3);
}

/* --- Global Section Title Standards --- */
.footer-column-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 28px 0;
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Elegant Accent Underline Indicator */
.footer-column-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 0;
    width: 35px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #22d3ee;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* --- Dynamic Lists Navigation Elements --- */
.footer-links-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer-links-list li a {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-links-list li a i {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.5);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

/* Kinetic Link Expansion States */
.footer-links-list li a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-links-list li a:hover i {
    color: #22d3ee;
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Optimize space for Subject List with grid rows */
.subjects-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* --- Get in Touch Block Parameters --- */
.footer-contact-info-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-info-block {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-icon-box {
    color: #22d3ee;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.contact-text strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-email-link {
    color: #22d3ee;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

/* Footer Styles */
        .premium-academy-footer {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1419 0%, #1a1f2e 50%, #0d1117 100%);
            color: #e0e0e0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .footer-accent-gradient {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #00d4ff, transparent);
        }

        .footer-main-container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 60px 20px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .footer-columns-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
            gap: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        /* Brand Summary Column */
        .brand-summary-column {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 15px;
        }

        .footer-logo-link {
            display: inline-block;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

       .footer-brand-logo {
    height: 150px; /* Adjusted size */
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    /* Removed the filter that was making it white */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-brand-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05); /* Gentle hover effect instead of shadows */
}

        .brand-description {
            font-size: 14px;
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: #b0b0b0;
        }

        .footer-social-wrapper {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-top: 15px;
        }

        .social-icon-btn {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
            border: 1px solid #00d4ff;
            border-radius: 8px;
            color: #00d4ff;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .social-icon-btn:hover {
            background: #00d4ff;
            color: #0f1419;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
        }

        /* Footer Column Styles */
        .footer-column {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .footer-column-title {
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #ffffff;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .footer-column-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 30px;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00d4ff, transparent);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        /* Footer Links */
        .footer-links-list {
            list-style: none;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .footer-links-list li a {
            color: #b0b0b0;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 14px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            padding: 5px 0;
        }

        .footer-links-list li a:hover {
            color: #00d4ff;
            padding-left: 5px;
        }

        .footer-links-list li a i {
            font-size: 12px;
        }

        /* Subjects Grid */
        .subjects-split-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        /* Contact Info */
        .footer-contact-info-list {
            list-style: none;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .contact-info-block {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            padding: 15px;
            background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.05);
            border-left: 3px solid #00d4ff;
            border-radius: 6px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .contact-info-block:hover {
            background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        .contact-icon-box {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background: #00d4ff;
            color: #0f1419;
            border-radius: 50%;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        .contact-text {
            font-size: 13px;
            line-height: 1.5;
            color: #b0b0b0;
        }

        .contact-text strong {
            color: #ffffff;
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .contact-email-link {
            color: #00d4ff;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .contact-email-link:hover {
            text-decoration: underline;
        }

        .contact-address-link {
            color: #b0b0b0;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .contact-address-link:hover {
            color: #00d4ff;
            text-decoration: underline;
        }

        /* Footer Copyright Bar */
        .footer-copyright-bar {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            padding: 20px 0;
        }

        .footer-copyright-container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 20px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .copyright-notice,
        .infrastructure-credit {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: #888;
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .footer-columns-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 30px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .footer-columns-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 30px;
            }

            .footer-main-container {
                padding: 40px 20px;
            }

            .footer-copyright-container {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 10px;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .subjects-split-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .social-icon-btn {
                width: 36px;
                height: 36px;
                font-size: 14px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .footer-main-container {
                padding: 30px 15px;
            }

            .footer-column-title {
                font-size: 14px;
            }

            .copyright-notice,
            .infrastructure-credit {
                font-size: 12px;
            }
        }