/* ==========================================================================
   GNIOT GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS - LANDING PAGE STYLESHEET
   Color Theme: Royal Blue (#003399 / #002147) & Golden Amber (#FDC226 / #FCC424)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --primary: #003399;
  --primary-dark: #002147;
  --primary-deep: #061838;
  --primary-light: #1e52c8;
  --primary-subtle: #eef4ff;
  
  --gold: #fdc226;
  --gold-hover: #e5ab0d;
  --gold-dark: #c99300;
  --gold-light: #fff8e1;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdc226 0%, #f39c12 100%);
  
  --blue-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #002147 0%, #003399 50%, #001733 100%);
  --blue-hero-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #001733 0%, #002b66 40%, #003399 80%, #002147 100%);
  --gold-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.45);
  
  --dark: #09121f;
  --dark-surface: #111e33;
  --text-main: #1e293b;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --text-light: #94a3b8;
  --border-color: #e2e8f0;
  --border-focus: #003399;
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.14);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 25px rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.35);
  
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .heading-font {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP READING PROGRESS BAR
   ========================================================================== */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), #ff6b00, var(--gold));
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENT TOP BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background: #001733;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 7px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.25);
}

.top-announcement-bar .badge-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #002147;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.top-announcement-bar a {
  color: #e2e8f0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.top-announcement-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MAIN NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.main-navbar {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.07);
  padding: 12px 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1020;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.main-navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 8px 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.12);
}

.brand-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-divider {
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 38px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

.brand-seal-img {
  height: 46px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-nav-call {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #002147;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-nav-call:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-nav-apply {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #002147;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-nav-apply:hover {
  background: var(--gold-hover);
  color: #001733;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--blue-hero-gradient);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(0, 85, 255, 0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-1 {
  background: rgba(0, 51, 153, 0.6);
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
}

.hero-glow-2 {
  background: rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.2);
  bottom: -150px;
  right: 10%;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.35);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.eyebrow-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold);
  animation: pulse-dot 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 3.4rem;
  }
}

.hero-title .highlight-gold {
  color: var(--gold);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-title .highlight-gold::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.3);
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: -1;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Quick Hero Stats Grid */
.hero-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .hero-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.hero-stat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-stat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-stat-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-stat-val {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: block;
}

.hero-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Hero Accreditation Strip */
.hero-accred-strip {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
}

.hero-accred-strip .accred-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.accred-badges-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

.accred-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.accred-pill i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADMISSION LEAD FORM CARD (HERO RIGHT & MODAL)
   ========================================================================== */
.lead-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: var(--text-main);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.lead-form-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 51, 153, 0.4);
  animation: pulse-badge 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-badge {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.lead-form-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.lead-form-header h2, .lead-form-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.lead-form-header .session-tag {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
}

.form-group-custom {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.form-group-custom label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: block;
}

.form-group-custom label span.required {
  color: #ef4444;
}

.input-icon-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-icon-wrap .input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.input-icon-wrap input,
.input-icon-wrap select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 40px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #1e293b;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.input-icon-wrap input:focus,
.input-icon-wrap select:focus {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 51, 153, 0.12);
}

.input-icon-wrap input:focus + .input-icon,
.input-icon-wrap select:focus + .input-icon {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.form-error-msg {
  color: #ef4444;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  display: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-submit-lead {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #002147;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 13px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.btn-submit-lead:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f39c12 0%, #fdc226 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.5);
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748b;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.form-privacy-note i {
  color: #10b981;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

/* Form success alert inside card */
.form-success-banner {
  display: none;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid #10b981;
  color: #065f46;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AFFILIATION & LOGOS MARQUEE BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.affiliations-section {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.affiliations-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.affiliations-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px 35px;
}

.affil-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.affil-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.affil-item .badge-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RECENT PLACEMENT HIGHLIGHTS (BLUE BANNER SECTION)
   ========================================================================== */
.placements-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--blue-gradient);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.placements-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.8) 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.section-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.placement-section-heading {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.placement-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .placement-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .placement-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  }
}

.placement-metric-card {
  background: #060b14;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 26px 14px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 165px;
}

.placement-metric-card:hover {
  background: #0b1322;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.placement-metric-card .icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}

.placement-metric-card .stat-val {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.placement-metric-card .stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Institute Highlights 4-Grid */
.inst-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .inst-highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNERSHIPS & TOP RECRUITERS
   ========================================================================== */
.recruiters-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 70px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.recruiter-logos-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 0;
}

.recruiter-logos-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scroll-left 35s linear infinite;
}

.recruiter-logos-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scroll-left {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.recruiter-pill {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 140px;
  height: 60px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #334155;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.recruiter-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAMPUS LIFE & VIDEO SHOWCASE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.video-showcase-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #edf2f9 100%);
  padding: 85px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.cinema-video-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.1);
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.cinema-video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(0, 51, 153, 0.3);
}

.cinema-video-frame {
  position: relative;
  background: #020813;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.3);
}

.video-top-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.badge-tech {
  background: rgba(0, 51, 153, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.badge-hd {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  color: var(--gold);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.4);
}

.video-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: #000000;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.video-container video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  max-height: 480px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #000000;
  outline: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .video-container video {
    height: 250px;
  }
}

.cinema-card-details {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.cinema-video-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.video-features-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.v-feat-pill {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COURSES & FEES SECTION (GNIOT TEMPLATE THEME STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-fees-section {
  background: #f4f6f9;
  padding: 70px 0;
}

.btn-unlock-fee-red {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002147 0%, #003399 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 51, 153, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-unlock-fee-red:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #003399 0%, #001733 100%);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 51, 153, 0.5);
}

.btn-scholarship-dark {
  background: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-scholarship-dark:hover {
  background: #222222;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.table-courses-niet-style {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.table-courses-niet-style thead {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002147 0%, #003399 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.table-courses-niet-style thead th {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
}

.table-courses-niet-style tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.table-courses-niet-style tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.table-courses-niet-style tbody td {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.course-title-red {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #003399;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.fees-locked-cell {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.locked-fee-text {
  filter: blur(4px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  user-select: none;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.eligibility-text {
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-niet-apply-red {
  background: #003399;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-niet-apply-red:hover {
  background: #002147;
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 51, 153, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   "DO YOU KNOW?" & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.doyouknow-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.doyouknow-card {
  background: #e9eff7;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  height: 100%;
}

.doyouknow-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.doyouknow-item {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 18px 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.doyouknow-item .num-val {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: block;
}

.doyouknow-item .lbl-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pillar-feature-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.pillar-feature-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pillar-content p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS SECTION (8-CARD GRID + LEGACY BANNER)
   ========================================================================== */
.awards-rankings-section {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 85px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.awards-top-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.5);
  color: #002147;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.06);
}

.awards-section-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #001733;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.awards-section-title .highlight-title {
  color: #003399;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.awards-section-subtitle {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}

.awards-title-sep {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.awards-title-sep .dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.awards-title-sep .line {
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.award-white-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 18px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 230px;
}

.award-white-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.12);
}

.award-laurel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 80px;
  height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.award-laurel-wrap .laurel-svg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.award-laurel-wrap .laurel-value {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #b45309;
}

.award-laurel-wrap .laurel-value.star-val {
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.award-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.award-badge-bottom {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.badge-org-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.badge-org-pill.badge-week {
  background: #dc2626;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #dc2626;
}

/* Legacy Callout Banner */
.awards-legacy-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001733 0%, #00224d 50%, #003399 100%);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 38px 45px;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.legacy-badge-top {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.legacy-banner-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.legacy-banner-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  max-width: 650px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.btn-legacy-apply {
  background: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-legacy-apply:hover {
  background: #1e293b;
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.btn-legacy-brochure {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-legacy-brochure:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INDUSTRY-ALIGNED PROGRAMS & SPECIALIZATIONS (GNIOT THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.industry-specs-section {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, #002b66 0%, #001733 50%, #000c1a 100%);
  padding: 85px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.industry-specs-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.4), transparent);
}

.specs-top-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.specs-column-card {
  height: 100%;
}

.specs-col-header {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.specs-count-tag {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.specs-col-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.specs-title-bar {
  width: 45px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.specs-items-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.spec-row-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.spec-row-item:hover,
.spec-row-item.active {
  background: rgba(0, 51, 153, 0.45);
  border-color: rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.6);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 23, 51, 0.45);
}

.spec-row-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.spec-row-item:hover .spec-row-icon,
.spec-row-item.active .spec-row-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #001733;
}

.spec-row-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Counselor Consultation Banner */
.specs-counselor-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.3);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 26px 36px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.specs-badge-sub {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.specs-banner-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.specs-banner-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.btn-specs-apply {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdc226 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #001733;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-specs-apply:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE GALLERY
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.btn-gallery-filter {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-gallery-filter:hover,
.btn-gallery-filter.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

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

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  height: 240px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.gallery-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.gallery-card-overlay h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.gallery-card-overlay span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOSTEL & BUS FACILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.hostel-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.facility-feature-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.facility-feature-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.facility-feature-box i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.facility-feature-box h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS & GRADUATE SUCCESS
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  background: #f4f7fb;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testi-user-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.testi-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}

.testi-name {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.testi-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.company-badge-testi {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SITE FOOTER (EXACT SCREENSHOT LAYOUT IN GNIOT ROYAL BLUE THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-template-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #001733 0%, #001226 50%, #000c1a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 75px; /* Space so fixed sticky bottom bar never overlaps footer content */
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-template-keywords {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px 12px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-template-keywords span {
  text-transform: lowercase;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-template-keywords span:not(.sep):hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-template-keywords .sep {
  color: rgba(253, 194, 38, 0.6);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-call-pill {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-call-pill .call-num {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.footer-call-pill:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-call-pill:hover .call-num {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-divider-line {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-copyright-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-copyright-text a {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-copyright-text a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STICKY BOTTOM BAR (MOBILE + DESKTOP) & FLOATING BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.sticky-bottom-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 -5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .sticky-bottom-bar {
    padding: 12px 30px;
  }
}

.sticky-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.sticky-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.btn-sticky-call {
  background: #002147;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.btn-sticky-whatsapp {
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.btn-sticky-apply {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #002147;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Pulsing Button */
.floating-whatsapp-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 75px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 999;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #25d366;
  animation: pulse-ring 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL DIALOG STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-content-lead {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.modal-header-custom {
  background: var(--blue-hero-gradient);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border: none;
}

.modal-header-custom .btn-close-white {
  filter: invert(1);
}