@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Merriweather:wght@700&display=swap');

:root{
  /* default color */
  /* --primary:#0b2a4a;
  --primary-2:#123d6b;
  --gold:#d7a33d;
  --light:#f7f9fc;
  --white:#ffffff;
  --text:#1f2937;
  --muted:#667085;
  --border:#dde4ee; */

  /* Warm Navy & Amber (professional, warm) */
  /* --primary: #1a3a5c;
  --primary-2: #24527a;
  --gold: #e09b2f;
  --light: #fef9f0;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --text: #1c2b3a;
  --muted: #5a6e82;
  --border: #e0d9ce; */

  /* Deep Teal & Gold (education-focused, trustworthy) */
  /* --primary: #0d4f5c;
  --primary-2: #1a6b7a;
  --gold: #c8841e;
  --light: #f4fbfb;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --text: #1a2e35;
  --muted: #5c7880;
  --border: #cde3e7; */

  /* Classic Blue & Warm Gold (clean, corporate) */
  --primary: #1e3a8a;
  --primary-2: #2b50b8;
  --gold: #d4850a;
  --light: #f5f7ff;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --text: #1e293b;
  --muted: #64748b;
  --border: #dce3f5;

  /* Forest Green & Gold (growth, guidance) */
  /* --primary: #14532d;
  --primary-2: #166534;
  --gold: #d97706;
  --light: #f3faf5;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --text: #1a2b1e;
  --muted: #4b6e5a;
  --border: #c7e3d0; */

  /* Slate & Bronze (modern, minimal) */
  /* --primary: #2d3a4a;
  --primary-2: #3d5068;
  --gold: #b87333;
  --light: #f8f9fb;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --text: #1e2a38;
  --muted: #6b7a8d;
  --border: #dde3ec; */
  
  --shadow:0 10px 35px rgba(11,42,74,0.08);
  --radius:18px;
  --container:1200px;
}

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

html{
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
}

body{
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  color:var(--text);
  background:#fff;
  line-height:1.7;
}

a{
  text-decoration:none;
  color:inherit;
}

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

ul{
  list-style:none;
}

.container{
  width:min(100% - 32px, var(--container));
  margin:auto;
}

.section{
  padding:85px 0;
}

.section-title{
  font-family:'Merriweather',serif;
  font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px);
  color:var(--primary);
  margin-bottom:14px;
  line-height:1.2;
}

.section-desc{
  max-width:760px;
  color:var(--muted);
  margin-bottom:34px;
}

.topbar{
  background:var(--primary);
  color:#e3edf8;
  font-size:14px;
  padding:10px 0;
}

.topbar-wrap{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:18px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.topbar-right{
  display:flex;
  gap:18px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.topbar a:hover{
  color:#fff;
}

.site-header{
  background:#fff;
  position:sticky;
  top:0;
  z-index:999;
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.navbar{
  min-height:84px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px;
}

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

.brand-mark{
  width:50px;
  height:50px;
  border-radius:14px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-2));
  color:#fff;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:18px;
}

.brand-text h2{
  font-size:22px;
  color:var(--primary);
  line-height:1.1;
}

.brand-text p{
  font-size:12px;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:1px;
}

.nav-links{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:24px;
}

.nav-links a{
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:15px;
  transition:0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active{
  color:var(--primary-2);
}

.nav-cta{
  background:var(--primary);
  color:#fff !important;
  padding:12px 18px;
  border-radius:999px;
}

.nav-cta:hover{
  background:var(--primary-2);
}

.menu-toggle{
  display:none;
  font-size:28px;
  background:none;
  border:none;
  cursor:pointer;
  color:var(--primary);
}

.hero{
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(53, 143, 232, 0.82), rgba(36, 99, 161, 0.88)),
    url('../images/bg/Hero.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color:#fff;
  padding:120px 0 90px;
}

.hero-wrap{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap:34px;
  align-items:center;
}

.hero-tag{
  display:inline-block;
  padding:8px 14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius:999px;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  color:#f5d99d;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:700;
}

.hero h1{
  font-family:'Merriweather',serif;
  font-size:clamp(40px,6vw,64px);
  line-height:1.1;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}

.hero p{
  color:#d6e4f5;
  font-size:17px;
  max-width:650px;
  margin-bottom:28px;
}

.hero-buttons{
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:14px 22px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-weight:700;
  transition:0.3s;
  border:none;
}

.btn-primary{
  background:var(--gold);
  color:#1f2937;
}

.btn-primary:hover{
  background:#be8b28;
}

.btn-outline{
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.24);
  color:#fff;
}

.btn-outline:hover{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.hero-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}

.hero-card h3{
  margin-bottom:16px;
  font-size:24px;
}

.hero-card ul li{
  padding:12px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color:#eef5ff;
}

.hero-card ul li:last-child{
  border-bottom:none;
}

.grid-2{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:24px;
}

.grid-3{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:24px;
}

.card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  height:100%;
}

.card h3{
  color:var(--primary);
  margin-bottom:12px;
  font-size:22px;
}

.card p{
  color:var(--muted);
}

.soft-bg{
  background:var(--light);
}

.banner{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-2));
  border-radius:24px;
  padding:34px;
  color:#fff;
}

.banner h3{
  font-size:28px;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}

.banner p{
  color:#d8e6f7;
}

.course-box{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:24px;
}

.course-box h4{
  color:var(--primary);
  margin-bottom:12px;
  font-size:20px;
}

.course-box ul li{
  margin-bottom:8px;
  color:var(--muted);
}

.faq{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:16px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.faq-question{
  width:100%;
  text-align:left;
  border:none;
  background:#fff;
  padding:20px 22px;
  font-size:17px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--primary);
  cursor:pointer;
}

.faq-answer{
  display:none;
  padding:0 22px 22px;
  color:var(--muted);
}

.blog-card img{
  border-radius:14px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}

.blog-card h3{
  margin-bottom:10px;
  font-size:22px;
}

.blog-card a{
  color:var(--primary);
}

.contact-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap:28px;
}

.info-box{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:16px;
  padding:22px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}

.info-box h3{
  color:var(--primary);
  margin-bottom:8px;
}

.form-box{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:28px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}

.form-row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:16px;
}

.form-group{
  margin-bottom:16px;
}

.form-group label{
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:8px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--primary);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea{
  width:100%;
  padding:14px 15px;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:12px;
  outline:none;
  font-size:15px;
}

.form-group textarea{
  min-height:140px;
  resize:vertical;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus{
  border-color:var(--primary-2);
}

.site-footer{
  background:#081c36;
  color:#fff;
  padding-top:60px;
}

.footer-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap:26px;
  padding-bottom:26px;
}

.site-footer h3,
.site-footer h4{
  margin-bottom:14px;
}

.site-footer p,
.site-footer li,
.site-footer a{
  color:#cfdbef;
}

.site-footer li{
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.site-footer a:hover{
  color:#fff;
}

.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding:18px 0;
  text-align:center;
  color:#aebdd6;
  font-size:14px;
}

.page-hero{
  background:
    /* linear-gradient(rgba(11,42,74,0.86), rgba(11,42,74,0.88)), */
    linear-gradient(rgba(53, 143, 232, 0.82), rgba(36, 99, 161, 0.88)),
    url('../images/bg/Hero.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color:#fff;
  padding:90px 0;
}

.page-hero h1{
  font-family:'Merriweather',serif;
  font-size:clamp(34px,5vw,54px);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.page-hero p{
  color:#d6e4f5;
  max-width:700px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px){
  .hero-wrap,
  .grid-2,
  .grid-3,
  .contact-grid,
  .footer-grid,
  .form-row{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  .nav-links{
    position:absolute;
    top:84px;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    background:#fff;
    padding:20px;
    display:none;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start;
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }

  .nav-links.show{
    display:flex;
  }

  .menu-toggle{
    display:block;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px){
  .hero-buttons{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:stretch;
  }

  .btn{
    width:100%;
  }

  .section{
    padding:65px 0;
  }
}

/* ======= COURSES SECTION ======= */

.courses-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: #f7f9fc;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.courses-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-dark {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--primary-2);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #1f2937;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: 0.3s;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: #be8b28;
}

/* Tab Buttons */
.course-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ctab {
  padding: 11px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.ctab:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.ctab.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* Tab Panels */
.course-panels {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.cpanel {
  display: none;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
}

.cpanel.active {
  display: grid;
}

.cpanel-left {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 48px 44px;
}

.cpanel-left h3 {
  font-size: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
}

.cpanel-left p {
  color: #d0e0f4;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.cpanel-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cpanel-list li {
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #eef5ff;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.cpanel-list li::before {
  content: "›";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cpanel-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.cpanel-right {
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.cpanel-right img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Stats Row */
.course-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.cstat {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.cstat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cstat span {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .cpanel.active {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .cpanel-right {
    min-height: 240px;
  }

  .courses-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

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

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

  .cpanel-left {
    padding: 30px 22px;
  }

  .course-tabs {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .ctab {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 9px 14px;
  }
}

/* ===== ABOUT PAGE ===== */

.about-hero {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.about-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 58px);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-hero p {
  max-width: 680px;
  color: #d6e4f5;
  font-size: 17px;
}

/* Story */
.about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-story-img {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.about-story-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-story-text h2 {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-story-text p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Values */
.about-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.value-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.value-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 21px;
}

.value-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.value-primary {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.value-primary h3 {
  color: #fff;
}

.value-primary p {
  color: #d6e4f7;
}

.value-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.value-gold h3 {
  color: #1f2937;
}

.value-gold p {
  color: #3a2e0a;
}

/* Services list */
.services-about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.sab-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.sab-num {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  min-width: 44px;
  padding-top: 3px;
}

.sab-item h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.sab-item p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Stats band */
.about-stats-band {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 56px 0;
}

.about-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.astat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.astat span {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #c5d9f1;
}

/* Offices */
.about-offices-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

.office-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.office-label {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #eef3fb;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.office-main {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.office-main .office-label {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #fff;
}

.office-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.office-main h3 {
  color: #fff;
}

.office-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.office-main p {
  color: #d0e2f4;
}

.office-phone {
  display: block;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.office-main .office-phone {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.office-email {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  word-break: break-all;
}

.office-main .office-email {
  color: #c5d9f1;
}

/* CTA Band */
.about-cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-2));
  padding: 70px 0;
}

.about-cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-cta-inner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-cta-inner p {
  color: #d0e3f7;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.about-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-outline-light {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-story-grid,
  .about-offices-grid,
  .services-about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

  .about-cta-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

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

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

/* ===== SERVICES PAGE ===== */

/* Service detail rows */
.srv-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.srv-row-reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}

.srv-row-reverse > * {
  direction: ltr;
}

.srv-img {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

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

.srv-content {
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.srv-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.srv-content h2 {
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.srv-content p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.srv-points {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.srv-points li {
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.srv-points li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.srv-points li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.srv-divider {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin: 70px 0;
}

/* NEET Band */
.neet-band {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.neet-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.neet-text .section-tag {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.neet-text h2 {
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.neet-text p {
  color: #c8ddf3;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.neet-points {
  list-style: none;
}

.neet-points li {
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: #e2eefc;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.neet-points li::before {
  content: "›";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.neet-points li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.neet-img {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

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

/* Process Steps */
.process-steps {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pstep {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 180px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.pstep-num {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pstep h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 17px;
}

.pstep p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pstep-arrow {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .srv-row,
  .srv-row-reverse,
  .neet-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    direction: ltr;
  }

  .srv-row-reverse > * {
    direction: ltr;
  }

  .process-steps {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .pstep-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    align-self: center;
    margin-top: 0;
  }
}

/* ===== COURSES PAGE ===== */

.courses-hero {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.courses-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.courses-intro-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.courses-intro-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.courses-intro-card ul li {
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--muted);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.courses-intro-card ul li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.courses-intro-card ul li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Featured blocks */
.courses-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

.course-feature {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.course-feature-text {
  padding: 42px 38px;
  color: #fff;
}

.course-feature-text h3 {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
}

.course-feature-text p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.course-feature-text ul li {
  padding: 8px 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.course-feature-medical .course-feature-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b2a4a, #123d6b);
}

.course-feature-tech .course-feature-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16325d, #214f84);
}

.cf-label {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-feature-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Detail cards */
.course-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.course-detail-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.cd-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.course-detail-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.course-detail-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.course-detail-card ul li {
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
}

.course-detail-card ul li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Abroad section */
.abroad-band {
  background: var(--primary);
}

.abroad-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 42px;
  align-items: center;
}

.abroad-text .section-tag {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.abroad-text h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
}

.abroad-text p {
  color: #d4e4f8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.abroad-list li {
  padding: 9px 0;
  color: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.abroad-list li::before {
  content: "›";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.abroad-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.abroad-image {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.abroad-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Why choose cards */
.why-course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.why-course-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.why-course-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 19px;
}

.why-course-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .courses-intro-grid,
  .course-feature,
  .abroad-grid,
  .course-detail-grid,
  .why-course-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .course-feature-text {
    padding: 30px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .course-detail-card,
  .why-course-card,
  .courses-intro-card {
    padding: 22px;
  }
}

/* ===== BLOG PAGE ===== */

.blog-hero {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

/* Featured */
.blog-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.blog-featured-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-featured-content {
  padding: 40px 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #eef3fb;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.blog-featured-content h2 {
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.blog-featured-content p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Topic strip */
.blog-topic-strip {
  padding: 0 0 20px;
}

.blog-topics {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-topics span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Blog grid */
.blog-grid-new {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.blog-post-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-post-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-post-content {
  padding: 22px;
}

.blog-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-post-content h3 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.blog-post-content h3 a {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.blog-post-content p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.blog-read {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Benefits */
.blog-benefit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.blog-benefit-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.blog-benefit-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.blog-benefit-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-featured,
  .blog-grid-new,
  .blog-benefit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-featured-content {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }
}

/* ===== FAQ PAGE ===== */

.faq-hero {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

/* Intro */
.faq-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}

.faq-intro-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.faq-intro-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.faq-intro-card ul li {
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--muted);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.faq-intro-card ul li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.faq-intro-card ul li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Categories */
.faq-category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.faq-cat-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.faq-cat-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.faq-cat-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Main layout */
.faq-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}

.faq-group-block {
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.faq-group-head {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.faq-group-head h2 {
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 30px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.faq-mini-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #eef3fb;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Sidebar */
.faq-side {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.faq-help-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.faq-help-card h3,
.faq-help-card h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.faq-help-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.faq-help-card ul li {
  padding: 8px 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.faq-help-card ul li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.faq-contact-mini ul li strong {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.faq-note-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9fbff, #eef4fc);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .faq-intro-grid,
  .faq-category-grid,
  .faq-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .faq-side {
    position: static;
  }
}

/* ===== INDEX PAGE ===== */

/* Hero layout */
.hero-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 34px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-left h1 {
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-left p {
  color: #d6e4f5;
  font-size: 17px;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.hero-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.trust-item strong {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.trust-item span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #aecce8;
}

/* Stats band */
.home-stats-band {
  background: #f7f9fc;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.home-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.hstat {
  text-align: center;
}

.hstat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hstat span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Services grid */
.home-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.home-svc-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
}

.home-svc-card--dark {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.home-svc-card--dark h3 {
  color: #fff;
}

.home-svc-card--dark p {
  color: #d6e4f7;
}

.home-svc-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.home-svc-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.home-svc-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.home-svc-link {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Trust section */
.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
}

.trust-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.trust-card h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.trust-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.trust-card--primary {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  grid-row: span 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.trust-card--primary p {
  color: #d0e3f7;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.trust-source {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.trust-card--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffdf5, #fffbe8);
  border-color: #e8d88a;
}

.trust-card--gold h4 {
  color: #6b4a00;
}

.trust-card--gold p {
  color: #5a4200;
}

/* Quick contact band */
.quick-contact-band {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.quick-contact-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.quick-contact-text h2 {
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.quick-contact-text p {
  color: #c6daf2;
}

.quick-offices {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.qoffice {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.qoffice span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #adc8e8;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.qoffice a {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-wrap,
  .home-services-grid,
  .trust-grid,
  .quick-contact-inner,
  .quick-offices {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .trust-card--primary {
    grid-row: auto;
  }

  .quick-contact-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

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

/* ===== TOPBAR ===== */

.site-topbar {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #d5e5f7;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.topbar-tagline {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #aecde8;
}

.topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.topbar-contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #d5e5f7;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: 0.2s ease;
}

.topbar-contact:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.topbar-email {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .topbar-email {
    display: flex;
  }
}

/* ===== SITE HEADER ===== */

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.08);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 80px;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* BRAND */
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-mark {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.brand-name {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
}

/* NAV */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.nav-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: #f0f4fa;
}

.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: #e8f0fb;
}

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--primary) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 10px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--primary-2) !important;
}

.nav-cta.active {
  background: var(--primary-2) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* HAMBURGER */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* Animate hamburger when open */
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE HEADER ===== */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-links {
    position: absolute;
    top: 80px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 16px 20px 20px;
    gap: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.1);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: none;
    z-index: 100;
  }

  .nav-links.show {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    padding: 13px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }

  .brand-sub {
    display: none;
  }

  .topbar-tagline {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-name {
    font-size: 17px;
  }
}

/* ===== FOOTER CTA BAND ===== */

.footer-cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-2));
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.footer-cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-cta-text h2 {
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-cta-text p {
  color: #c8daf2;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.footer-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-cta-phone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.footer-cta-phone:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ===== MAIN FOOTER ===== */

.site-footer {
  background: #081c36;
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 0.9fr 1.1fr 1.2fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 64px 0 40px;
}

/* Brand col */
.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-brand-mark {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-brand-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.footer-brand-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-about {
  color: #b0c8e8;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #d5e5f7;
}

/* Footer columns */
.footer-col h3 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-col ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
  color: #b0c8e8;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Office blocks */
.footer-office {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer-office:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-office-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-office p {
  color: #b0c8e8;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.footer-office a {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-office a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Contact items */
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #b0c8e8;
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.footer-contact-item a,
.footer-contact-item div a {
  color: #c8daf2;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  transition: 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover,
.footer-contact-item div a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Bottom bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom-inner p {
  color: #8aa8c8;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: #8aa8c8;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: 0.2s ease;
}

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

/* ===== RESPONSIVE FOOTER ===== */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .footer-brand-col {
    grid-column: span 3;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    padding: 48px 0 32px;
  }

  .footer-brand-col {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .footer-cta-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .footer-cta-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-brand-col {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .footer-bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ===== BLOG MODAL ===== */

.blog-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 20, 40, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 9999;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 32px 16px 48px;
}

.blog-modal-overlay[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

.blog-modal-box {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: modalSlideIn 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

@keyframes modalSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.98);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.blog-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 24px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.blog-modal-cat {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.blog-modal-close {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--text);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.blog-modal-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-modal-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-modal-body {
  padding: 28px 32px 36px;
}

.blog-modal-title {
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px);
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-modal-content {
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.blog-modal-content p {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #374151;
}

.blog-modal-content h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 24px 0 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-modal-content ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-modal-content ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #374151;
  list-style: disc;
}

.blog-modal-cta {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4fb, #e8f0fa);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-modal-cta p {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Blog read button */
.blog-read {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-read:hover {
  color: var(--primary-2);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .blog-modal-body {
    padding: 22px 18px 28px;
  }

  .blog-modal-img-wrap {
    height: 200px;
  }

  .blog-modal-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ===== NEET URGENCY BAND ===== */

.neet-urgency-band {
  background: #c0392b;
  padding: 28px 0;
}

.neet-urgency-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.neet-urgency-text h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 30px);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
}

.neet-urgency-text h2 span {
  color: #ffd085;
}

.neet-urgency-text p {
  color: #fcd8d8;
  max-width: 700px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

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

.country-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
}

.country-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.country-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.country-flag {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.country-featured {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  grid-column: span 1;
}

.country-featured h3 {
  color: #fff;
}

.country-featured p {
  color: #c8daf2;
}

.country-featured .country-flag {
  font-size: 36px;
}

.country-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #1f2937;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Vietnam Feature */
.vietnam-feature {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.vietnam-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.vh-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.vh-item h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.vh-item p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.vietnam-services {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.vietnam-services h3 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.vietnam-services > p {
  color: #b8d0f0;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.vietnam-service-list {
  list-style: none;
}

.vietnam-service-list li {
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: #d8eaf8;
  font-size: 14px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 16px;
}

.vietnam-service-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.vietnam-service-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Process Flow */
.process-docs-banner {
  background: #fff7e8;
  border: 1px solid #e8c875;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  color: #5a3d00;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.process-timeline {
  position: relative;
}

.pt-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.pt-num {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pt-step--final .pt-num {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #1f2937;
}

.pt-content h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-size: 17px;
}

.pt-content p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.pt-connector {
  width: 2px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--border);
  margin: 0 0 0 39px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .vietnam-feature {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vietnam-services {
    position: static;
  }

  .vietnam-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .neet-urgency-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

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

  .vietnam-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===== ABOUT KEY STATS BAND ===== */

.about-key-stats {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 36px 0;
}

.about-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.aks-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.aks-item span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #c0d8f0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .about-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ===== SERVICES HIGHLIGHT STRIP ===== */

.srv-highlight-strip {
  background: var(--light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.srv-highlights {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.srv-hl {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.srv-hl strong {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.srv-hl span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .srv-highlights {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

/* ===== CONTACT PAGE ===== */

/* Call Band */
.contact-call-band {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 32px 0;
}

.contact-call-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-call-text h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
}

.contact-call-text p {
  color: #b8d0f0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.contact-call-numbers {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-call-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #1f2937;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-call-btn:hover {
  background: #be8b28;
  color: #fff;
}

.contact-call-btn--outline {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.contact-call-btn--outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Contact main office card */
.contact-office-main {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.contact-office-main .office-label {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: #fff;
}

.contact-office-main h3 {
  color: #fff;
}

.contact-office-main p {
  color: #c8daf2;
}

.contact-office-main .office-phone {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.contact-office-main .office-email {
  color: #b8d0f0;
  font-size: 13px;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  word-break: break-all;
}

.contact-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.contact-badges span {
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #d5e8f7;
}

/* Contact helps box */
.contact-helps-box h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.contact-helps-list li {
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--muted);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.contact-helps-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.contact-helps-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Form note */
.contact-form-note {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* Why grid */
.contact-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.contact-why-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.contact-why-card h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.contact-why-card p {
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-call-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .contact-call-numbers {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-call-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

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

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

/* ===== BRAND LOGO IMAGE ===== */

.brand-logo-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.brand-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Footer brand logo */
.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-brand-logo-wrap {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.footer-brand-logo-img {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.footer-brand-text-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.footer-brand-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.footer-brand-tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Mobile: hide brand sub on small screens */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-sub {
    display: none;
  }
  .brand-name {
    font-size: 17px;
  }
}

/* ===== VIETNAM POPUP ===== */

.vietnam-popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 20, 48, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  animation: vpopFadeIn 0.4s ease;
}

.vietnam-popup-overlay.vpop-hidden {
  display: none;
}

@keyframes vpopFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

.vietnam-popup-box {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  animation: vpopSlideIn 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes vpopSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.97);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

/* Close Button */
.vpop-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #374151;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  transition: 0.2s ease;
}

.vpop-close:hover {
  background: #0b2a4a;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Top Banner */
.vpop-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b2a4a, #123d6b);
  padding: 22px 28px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.vpop-flag {
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.vpop-banner-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #d7a33d;
}

/* Body */
.vpop-body {
  padding: 24px 28px 28px;
}

.vpop-body h2 {
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 34px);
  color: #0b2a4a;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.vpop-body h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #d7a33d;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.vpop-tagline {
  background: #fff4e0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #7a4500;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border: 1px solid #f0d890;
}

/* Highlights List */
.vpop-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vpop-highlights li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #374151;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Fee Badge */
.vpop-fee {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #eef8f4;
  border: 1px solid #a8d5c4;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  width: 100%;
}

.vpop-fee-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #4b7d6f;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.vpop-fee-amount {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0b6f5a;
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.vpop-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vpop-btn-primary {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  background: #d7a33d;
  color: #1f2937;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 17px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.vpop-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #be8b28;
  color: #fff;
}

.vpop-btn-call {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #0b2a4a;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.vpop-btn-call:hover {
  background: #123d6b;
}

/* Footer note */
.vpop-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #9ca3af;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .vietnam-popup-box {
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .vpop-body {
    padding: 18px 20px 22px;
  }

  .vpop-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vpop-banner {
    padding: 18px 20px 14px;
  }

  .vpop-body h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}

/* ===== CHENNAI POPUP ===== */

.chennai-popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 20, 40, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.chennai-popup-overlay.vpop-hidden {
  display: none;
}

.chennai-popup-box {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: popSlideIn 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

.cpop-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: 0.2s;
}

.cpop-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
}

.cpop-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b5451b, #8c3314);
  padding: 22px 22px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.cpop-flag {
  font-size: 32px;
}

.cpop-banner-text {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cpop-body {
  padding: 24px;
}

.cpop-body h2 {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #0b2a4a;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
}

.cpop-body h3 {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cpop-tagline {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #374151;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cpop-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.cpop-highlights li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #374151;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8edf3;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.cpop-highlights li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.cpop-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.cpop-btn-primary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #0b2a4a;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: 0.2s;
}

.cpop-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #123d6b;
}

.cpop-btn-call {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #b5451b;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: 0.2s;
}

.cpop-btn-call:hover {
  background: #8c3314;
}


/* ===== BANGALORE POPUP ===== */

.bangalore-popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 20, 40, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.bangalore-popup-overlay.vpop-hidden {
  display: none;
}

.bangalore-popup-box {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: popSlideIn 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

.bpop-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: 0.2s;
}

.bpop-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
}

.bpop-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #166534, #14532d);
  padding: 22px 22px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.bpop-flag {
  font-size: 32px;
}

.bpop-banner-text {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.bpop-body {
  padding: 24px;
}

.bpop-body h2 {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #0b2a4a;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
}

.bpop-body h3 {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.bpop-tagline {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #374151;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.bpop-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.bpop-highlights li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #374151;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8edf3;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.bpop-highlights li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.bpop-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.bpop-btn-primary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #0b2a4a;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: 0.2s;
}

.bpop-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #123d6b;
}

.bpop-btn-call {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #166534;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: 0.2s;
}

.bpop-btn-call:hover {
  background: #14532d;
}

/* Shared animation (add once — not duplicate if Vietnam already has it) */
@keyframes popSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

/* ===== ENGINEERING URGENCY BAND ===== */
.engg-urgency-band {
  background: #c0392b;
  padding: 28px 0;
}

.engg-urgency-band .neet-urgency-text h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 28px);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;
}

.engg-urgency-band .neet-urgency-text h2 span {
  color: #fdf037;
}

.engg-urgency-band .neet-urgency-text p {
  color: #ffffff;
  max-width: 700px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.btn-engg {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: #f0ca23;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-engg:hover {
  background: #c5b804;
}

.contact-offices-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-offices-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .contact-offices-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===== COUNTRIES GRID WITH IMAGES ===== */

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

.country-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.country-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 42, 74, 0.14);
}

/* Image wrapper */
.country-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 170px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.country-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.country-card:hover .country-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Overlay with flag */
.country-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 12px;
}

.country-flag-badge {
  font-size: 28px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

/* Card body text area */
.country-card-body {
  padding: 18px 18px 20px;
}

.country-card-body h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.country-card-body p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Featured card — larger, spans 2 columns */
.country-featured {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.country-featured .country-img-wrap {
  height: 220px;
}

.country-featured .country-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
}

.country-featured .country-card-body p {
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* Country tag badge */
.country-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #1f2937;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .country-featured {
    grid-column: span 3;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .country-featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

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

  .country-featured {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
}

/* ===== CONTACT OFFICES ROW ===== */

.contact-offices-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Remove padding from info-box since image fills the top */
.contact-offices-row .info-box {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 18px;
}

/* Image wrapper */
.office-card-img {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.office-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.contact-offices-row .info-box:hover .office-card-img img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Label overlay on image bottom */
.office-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,28,60,0.85), transparent);
}

.office-card-overlay .office-label {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Card body (text section below image) */
.office-card-body {
  padding: 20px 22px 22px;
}

.office-card-body h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.office-card-body p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Corporate office styling override */
.contact-office-main {
  border-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.contact-office-main .office-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,28,60,0.92), transparent);
}

.contact-office-main .office-card-body h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-offices-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .office-card-img {
    height: 220px;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   OUR TRUSTED COLLEGES — styles
═══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* HERO */
.col-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1A2E 0%, #16213E 60%, #0F3460 100%);
  padding: 80px 24px 64px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.col-hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(255,107,53,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
                    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 30%, rgba(78,160,200,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.col-hero-content { position: relative; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }

.col-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,107,53,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,107,53,0.35);
  color: #FF6B35;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.col-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900; color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.col-hero p {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.col-hero-stats {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.col-stat span {
  display: block; font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900; color: #FF6B35;
}
.col-stat small {
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* FILTER BAR */
.col-filter-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 20px 32px;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.col-filter-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border: 2px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: #fff;
  color: #555;
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.col-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: #FF6B35; color: #FF6B35;
}
.col-filter-btn.active {
  background: #FF6B35; border-color: #FF6B35;
  color: #fff;
}

/* CITY SECTIONS */
.col-city-section {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 48px 32px 32px;
}
.col-city-section.hidden { display: none; }

.col-city-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.col-city-label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 900;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.col-city-label.bangalore { color: #FF6B35; }
.col-city-label.chennai   { color: #3b82f6; }
.col-city-label i { font-size: 1rem; }
.col-city-line {
  flex: 1; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #eee, transparent);
}
.col-city-count {
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: #aaa;
  font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;
  background: #f5f5f5; padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* GRID */
.col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

/* CARD */
.col-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.col-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.13);
}

.col-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f0f0f0;
}
.col-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  display: block;
}
.col-card:hover .col-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.col-card-overlay {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.65), transparent);
  padding: 20px 12px 10px;
}
.col-card-type {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  background: rgba(255,107,53,0.75);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.col-card-body {
  padding: 16px 18px 18px;
}
.col-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1A1A2E;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.col-card-location {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #888;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}
.col-card-location i { color: #FF6B35; font-size: 0.72rem; }

/* CTA STRIP */
.col-cta-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B35, #e55a25);
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.col-cta-inner {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.col-cta-inner h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.col-cta-inner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.col-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: #fff; color: #FF6B35;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.col-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #1A1A2E; color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .col-city-section { padding: 32px 16px 24px; }
  .col-filter-bar   { padding: 14px 16px; gap: 8px; }
  .col-grid         { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
  .col-cta-inner    { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .col-hero         { padding: 60px 16px 48px; }
  .col-hero-stats   { gap: 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .col-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}