/* ==========================================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM & VARIABLES
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --color-primary: #0B3CCF;
    --color-dark: #081F6B;
    --color-bg: #F7F9FD;
    --color-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-heading: #1A1A1A;
    --color-text: #555555;
    --color-border: #E8ECF3;
    --color-accent: #3B82F6;
    --color-success: #28C76F;
    --color-whatsapp: #25D366;
    --color-whatsapp-dark: #128C7E;
    
    /* Layout Variables */
    --top-bar-height: 40px;
    --header-height: 90px;
    --card-radius: 18px;
    --btn-radius: 10px;
    --card-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --hover-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.15);
    --transition-speed: 0.3s;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
main {
    flex: 1 0 auto;
}
.main-footer {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    color: var(--color-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-blue { color: var(--color-primary); }
.text-white { color: var(--color-white); }
.font-uppercase { text-transform: uppercase; }

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-tag {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    color: var(--color-heading);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 52px;
    padding: 0 28px;
    border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #092eb0;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.3);
}

.btn-whatsapp-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-success);
    color: var(--color-success);
}

.btn-whatsapp-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-success);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
    background-color: var(--color-whatsapp);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-whatsapp-dark);
}

.wa-icon-white {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    fill: currentColor;
}

.btn-white-cta {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-white-cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-block {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
}

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

.btn-with-icon {
    gap: 12px;
}

.btn-arrow, .btn-arrow-wa, .btn-arrow-blue, .btn-arrow-down, .btn-cal-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.btn-arrow {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-arrow-wa {
    background-color: rgba(40, 199, 111, 0.15);
}

.btn-arrow-blue {
    background-color: rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.1);
}

.btn-arrow svg, .btn-arrow-wa svg, .btn-arrow-blue svg, .btn-arrow-down svg, .btn-cal-icon svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.btn:hover .btn-arrow svg,
.btn:hover .btn-arrow-wa svg,
.btn:hover .btn-arrow-blue svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    height: var(--top-bar-height);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1400px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 30px;
}

.top-info, .top-socials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.top-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.top-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: currentColor;
}

.top-banner-text {
    font-weight: 400;
}

.top-socials a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.top-socials a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.top-socials svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: currentColor;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MAIN HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    height: var(--header-height);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    height: 80px;
}

.main-header.scrolled .logo-img {
    height: 64px;
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 30px;
}

.logo-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 76px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: height var(--transition-speed);
}

.nav-menu ul {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.nav-menu a {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-heading);
    padding: 10px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-arrow {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    fill: currentColor;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-list {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 220px;
    display: block !important;
    padding: 15px 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.dropdown-list ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
}

.dropdown-list li {
    width: 100%;
}

.dropdown-list a {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    width: 100%;
}

.dropdown-list a:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

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

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 30px;
    height: 21px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1010;
}

.menu-toggle .bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    background: url('../images/hero1.png') no-repeat center right / cover;
    padding: 80px 0 0 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.hero-tag {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 56px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-heading);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-heading);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.subtitle-highlight {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hero-checklist {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px 30px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.hero-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-heading);
}

.check-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    fill: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.hero-graphic {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
    height: 550px;
}

.hero-bg-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11,60,207,0.12) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.hero-img-main {
    display: none;
}

/* Floating Statistics Cards */
.stats-cards-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 10%;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-card {
    position: absolute;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    width: 220px;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.stats-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background-color: rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stats-icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    fill: var(--color-primary);
}

.stats-info h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stats-info p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.stats-card.card-1 {
    top: 5%;
    right: -10px;
}

.stats-card.card-2 {
    top: 28%;
    right: -30px;
}

.stats-card.card-3 {
    top: 52%;
    right: -30px;
}

.stats-card.card-4 {
    top: 76%;
    right: -10px;
}

/* Trust Bar */
.trust-bar-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: -60px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.trust-bar-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    flex: 1;
}

.trust-icon-box {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-icon-box svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--color-primary);
    stroke-width: 1.8;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.trust-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.trust-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.trust-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.trust-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
    align-self: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.service-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 35px 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed), box-shadow var(--transition-speed);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.service-icon-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 70px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.service-icon-img {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-heading);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.explore-link {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.explore-link:hover .arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.explore-link .arrow {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE DIVINE-CDM
   ========================================================================== */
.why-section {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #021245 0%, #08299B 50%, #021245 100%);
    padding: 45px 0;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.why-section .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.why-section .section-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.why-grid-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
}

.why-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.why-icon-box {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0;
}

.why-icon-box svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    stroke: var(--color-white);
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    fill: none;
}

.why-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
    text-align: left;
}

.why-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.why-sub {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0;
}

.why-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 52px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin: 0 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP MBBS DESTINATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.destinations-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.countries-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(9, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.country-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 24px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.country-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.flag-wrapper {
    width: 70px;
    height: 46px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.flag-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.country-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.country-card p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.carousel-dots .dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.carousel-dots .dot.active {
    width: 24px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDUCATION LOAN BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.loan-banner-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.loan-banner-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08299B 0%, #031149 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(3, 17, 73, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 50px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.loan-banner-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.loan-banner-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.3) 0%, rgba(11, 60, 207, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.loan-banner-img,
.loan-banner-content,
.loan-banner-cta {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.loan-banner-img {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.loan-jar-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: inherit;
}

.loan-banner-content h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.loan-banner-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.loan-checklist {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 12px 20px;
}

.loan-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.check-icon-white {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    stroke: var(--color-white);
    fill: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.loan-banner-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADMISSION PROCESS TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   ADMISSION PROCESS TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.process-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.process-timeline {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.process-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 75px; /* Vertical center of the 70px icon */
    left: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-step {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.step-num {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 11px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 4;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.2);
}

.step-card {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.process-step:hover .step-card {
    transform: none;
}

.step-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 15px auto;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
    z-index: 3;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.step-icon svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    fill: currentColor;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.process-step:hover .step-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.3);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.step-card h3 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-heading);
    margin-top: 5px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.timeline-arrow {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEAD MAGNET FORM
   ========================================================================== */
.lead-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.lead-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.lead-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.lead-book-img {
    max-width: 220px;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(5px 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
}

.lead-text h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.lead-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.lead-checklist {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.lead-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-heading);
}

.lead-form-box {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}

.lead-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-row-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-heading);
}

.form-group input, .form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 0 16px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-heading);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    outline: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.form-group input::placeholder {
    color: #999;
}

.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.08);
}

.select-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.select-wrapper::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23555' d='M7.41,8.58L12,13.17L16.59,8.58L18,10L12,16L6,10L7.41,8.58Z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.form-group select {
    appearance: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}

.faq-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.faq-header {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 24px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: var(--color-heading);
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
}

.faq-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.faq-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.faq-body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out, padding 0.3s ease-out;
}

.faq-body p {
    padding: 0 24px 24px 24px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active {
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-body {
    max-height: 300px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-section {
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    padding: 60px 0;
    color: var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-icon-bg {
    position: absolute;
    left: -20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    opacity: 0.12;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-icon-bg svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.cta-content {
    margin-left: 120px;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cta-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
    background-color: #030A21;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding: 80px 0 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-col h3 {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-col h3::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -8px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-col .footer-logo {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.about-col p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-white);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
}

.footer-socials a svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    fill: currentColor;
}

.social-fb { background-color: #3b5998; }
.social-ig { background-color: #e1306c; }
.social-yt { background-color: #ff0000; }
.social-wa { background-color: #25d366; }

.footer-socials a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 14px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-info-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.contact-info-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    fill: currentColor;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 25px 0;
}

.footer-bottom-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING WIDGET
   ========================================================================== */
.whatsapp-floating {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: var(--color-whatsapp);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 999;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-floating svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEDIA QUERIES (RESPONSIVENESS)
   ========================================================================== */

/* LAPTOP VIEW (1440px) */
@media (max-width: 1440px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 1140px;
    }
    .header-container, .top-bar-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 48px;
    }
    .stats-card.card-2 {
        right: -10px;
    }
    .stats-card.card-3 {
        right: -10px;
    }
    .countries-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
        gap: 15px;
    }
    .process-timeline {
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    /* Why Choose Us laptop adjustments */
    .why-title {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    .why-sub {
        font-size: 10.5px;
    }
    .why-divider {
        margin: 0 6px;
        height: 44px;
    }
    .why-item {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .why-icon-box {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
    }
}

/* TABLET VIEW (1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 960px;
    }
    .header-container, .top-bar-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    .logo-img {
        height: 60px;
    }
    .main-header.scrolled .logo-img {
        height: 52px;
    }
    
    /* Top Bar adjustments */
    .top-banner-text {
        display: none;
    }
    
    /* Navigation adjustments */
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: var(--color-white);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        padding: 20px;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    
    .nav-menu ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .nav-menu li {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .dropdown-list {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        width: 100%;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        display: none; /* controlled by JS on click */
        padding: 5px 0 5px 20px;
    }
    
    .dropdown.active .dropdown-list {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .header-btn {
        display: none; /* hide main button, show in nav if needed, or keep compact */
    }
    
    /* Hero layout change */
    .hero-section {
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 60%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 100%), url('../images/hero1.png') no-repeat center center / cover;
        padding: 60px 0 40px 0;
    }
    .hero-graphic {
        height: auto;
    }
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-checklist {
        justify-content: center;
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto 35px auto;
    }
    
    .hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-graphic {
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .stats-cards-container {
        position: relative;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
        margin-top: 30px;
        top: auto;
        right: auto;
        bottom: auto;
        left: auto;
    }
    
    .stats-card {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        top: auto !important;
        right: auto !important;
    }
    
    /* Trust Bar */
    .trust-bar-container {
        margin-top: 0;
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .trust-bar-card {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .trust-divider {
        display: none;
    }
    .trust-item {
        padding: 10px;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    
    /* Services grid */
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    /* Why columns */
    .why-grid-card {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 25px 20px;
    }
    .why-divider {
        display: none;
    }
    
    /* Destinations */
    .countries-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    
    /* Loan banner */
    .loan-banner-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 40px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .loan-checklist {
        justify-content: center;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
    }
    
    .loan-banner-cta {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    /* Admission process vertical on tablet/mobile */
    .process-timeline {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 40px;
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
    
    .process-timeline::before {
        left: 50%;
        right: auto;
        top: 40px;
        bottom: 40px;
        width: 4px;
        height: auto;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        display: block; /* ensure vertical line is visible */
    }
    
    .process-step {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 250px;
    }
    
    /* Lead Section */
    .lead-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    /* FAQ grid */
    .faq-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    /* CTA layout */
    .cta-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .cta-content {
        margin-left: 0;
    }
    
    .cta-icon-bg {
        display: none;
    }
    
    /* Footer */
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .about-col {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

/* MOBILE VIEW (768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 720px;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 38px;
    }
    
    .hero-checklist {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: left;
        max-width: 320px;
    }
    
    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
    }
    
    /* Trust Bar */
    .trust-bar-card {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    /* Services grid */
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    /* Why columns */
    .why-grid-card {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px 15px;
    }
    
    /* Destinations */
    .countries-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    /* Lead info flex */
    .lead-info {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .lead-checklist {
        text-align: left;
        max-width: 280px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .form-row-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .cta-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

/* SMALL MOBILE VIEW (375px) */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    
    .stats-cards-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    /* Trust Bar */
    .trust-bar-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    /* Services grid */
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    /* Why columns */
    .why-grid-card {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    /* Destinations */
    .countries-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .lead-form-box {
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .about-col {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INNER PAGES COMMON STYLES & WIDGETS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Inner Hero Section */
.inner-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
    padding: 60px 0;
    color: var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
}
.inner-hero-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}
.inner-hero-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.inner-hero-sub {
    font-size: 16px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 650px;
}
.breadcrumbs {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    margin: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 30px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.breadcrumbs li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.breadcrumbs span {
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.breadcrumbs .separator {
    opacity: 0.5;
    font-size: 10px;
}

/* 2. Generic Content Pages Grid */
.page-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}
.grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}
.grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}
.card-content {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed), box-shadow var(--transition-speed);
}
.card-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
}
.card-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* 3. Tables & Checklists */
.table-responsive {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 25px 0;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}
.custom-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: var(--color-white);
    text-align: left;
}
.custom-table th {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.custom-table td {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.custom-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.custom-table tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: var(--color-bg);
}
.checklist-box {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}
.checklist-ul {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 15px 30px;
}
.checklist-ul li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-heading);
}

/* 4. Vertical Process Timeline */
.timeline-vertical {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 40px auto;
    padding-left: 50px;
}
.timeline-vertical::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 19px;
    width: 3px;
    background: var(--color-border);
}
.timeline-v-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.timeline-v-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.timeline-v-badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: -50px;
    top: 5px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 4px solid var(--color-bg);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    z-index: 2;
}
.timeline-v-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}
.timeline-v-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* 5. EMI Calculator Styles */
.calculator-box {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 40px;
}
.calc-inputs {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}
.calc-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}
.calc-label-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}
.calc-range-slider {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    background: var(--color-border);
    outline: none;
}
.calc-range-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(11,60,207,0.3);
    transition: background-color 0.2s;
}
.calc-range-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
}
.calc-results {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.calc-res-item {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.calc-res-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.calc-res-val {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: 5px;
}
.calc-res-lbl {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* 6. Blog Styles */
.blog-listing-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 40px;
}
.featured-blog-card {
    grid-column: span 2;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    display: flex;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.featured-img-box {
    flex: 1.2;
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    position: relative;
    min-height: 300px;
}
.featured-img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.featured-content-box {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}
.blog-meta {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.blog-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.blog-summary {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-size: 15px;
}
.blog-grid-posts {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}
.blog-post-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform var(--transition-speed);
}
.blog-post-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.blog-card-img {
    height: 200px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
}
.blog-card-content {
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.blog-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.blog-card-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.blog-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}
.sidebar-widget {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}
.widget-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.search-widget-form {
    display: flex;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.search-widget-input {
    flex-grow: 1;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 14px;
}
.search-widget-btn {
    border: none;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.category-list li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.category-list a {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.category-list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.recent-post-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.recent-post-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.recent-post-img {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    object-fit: cover;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
}
.recent-post-info h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.recent-post-info span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* 7. Blog Details Styles */
.blog-details-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 40px;
}
.blog-post-article {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}
.blog-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.blog-article-content {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}
.blog-article-content h2, .blog-article-content h3 {
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin: 30px 0 15px 0;
}
.blog-article-content p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.blog-article-content ul, .blog-article-content ol {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-left: 20px;
}
.blog-article-content li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.blog-toc {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.blog-toc h4 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}
.blog-toc ul {
    list-style: disc;
    padding-left: 20px;
}
.blog-toc a {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
}
.blog-toc a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.share-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 25px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}
.share-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.share-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.share-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    fill: currentColor;
}
.related-posts-section {
    margin-top: 50px;
}
.comments-section {
    margin-top: 50px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 40px;
}
.comment-form {
    margin-top: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* 8. Contact & Map Styles */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}
.contact-cards-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}
.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}
.contact-info-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(11,60,207,0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    fill: currentColor;
}
.contact-info-det h3 {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-size: 16px;
}
.map-box {
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 350px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
}

/* 9. Scheduler & Interactive Calendar UI */
.scheduler-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}
.calendar-box-ui {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}
.calendar-header-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}
.calendar-grid-days {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
    text-align: center;
}
.calendar-week-day {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text);
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}
.calendar-day-cell {
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}
.calendar-day-cell:hover:not(.empty-day) {
    background: var(--color-bg);
}
.calendar-day-cell.active-day {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.calendar-day-cell.empty-day {
    cursor: default;
}
.time-slots-container {
    margin-top: 25px;
}
.time-slots-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}
.time-slots-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}
.time-slot {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 5px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}
.time-slot:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.time-slot.active-slot {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* 10. Sitemap Styles */
.sitemap-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}
.sitemap-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
}
.sitemap-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}
.sitemap-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}
.sitemap-links a {
    font-size: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.sitemap-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-listing-layout, .blog-details-layout, .contact-grid, .scheduler-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .featured-blog-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .sitemap-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .grid-2, .grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .checklist-ul {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .calculator-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .inner-hero-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    .sitemap-grid, .sitemap-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .time-slots-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    /* College directory 4-col -> 1-col on mobile */
    [style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr)"] {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 769px) {
    /* College directory 4-col -> 2-col on tablet */
    [style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr)"] {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE REDESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-redesign-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.contact-redesign-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* LEFT COLUMN - GET IN TOUCH */
.contact-info-list-modern {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.modern-contact-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    transition: var(--transition-main);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.modern-contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.modern-contact-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modern-contact-icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    fill: var(--color-primary);
}

.modern-contact-details h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--color-heading);
}

.modern-contact-details p, 
.modern-contact-details a {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-main);
}

.modern-contact-details a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.modern-contact-details strong {
    color: var(--color-heading);
    display: block;
    margin-top: 5px;
    font-size: 18px;
}

/* RIGHT COLUMN - PREMIUM FORM */
.premium-form-wrapper {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.premium-form-wrapper h3 {
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--color-heading);
}

.premium-form-wrapper > p {
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.premium-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.premium-form label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-heading);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.premium-form input,
.premium-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.premium-form input:focus,
.premium-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.1);
}

.premium-form textarea {
    height: 160px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.btn-submit-premium {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 18px;
    font-size: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* MAP SECTION */
.map-section {
    padding: 0 0 80px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.map-container {
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    height: 450px;
}

.map-container iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    filter: grayscale(10%) contrast(100%) opacity(0.9);
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.map-container iframe:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(100%) opacity(1);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-redesign-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .premium-form-wrapper {
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .modern-contact-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 25px;
    }
    
    .map-container {
        height: 350px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FREE COUNSELLING SCHEDULER STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.cal-day {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 5px;
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.cal-day:hover:not(.active) {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.05);
}
.cal-day.active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.3);
}

.slot-btn {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--color-text);
}
.slot-btn:hover:not(.active) {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.05);
}
.slot-btn.active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 60, 207, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .scheduler-form > div {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .scheduler-wrapper {
        padding: 20px !important;
    }
}