/* Google Fonts */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
    --primary-color: #275160;
    /* Dark Navy */
    --secondary-color: #852341;
    /* --accent-color: #d4af37;  */
    /* Professional Gold */
    --accent-color: #d4af37;
    /* Professional Gold */
    --text-color: #333333;
    --light-gray: #f8f9fa;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --glass-background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --shadow-soft: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--light-gray);
    color: var(--text-color);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.text-color-primary {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}


.text-color-secondary {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.bg-color-accent {
    background-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.text-color-accent {
    color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

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

.bg-color-secondary {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

/* Navbar Premium Styling */
.premium-navbar {
    background: var(--white);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

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

.logo-main {
    width: 120px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.logo-affiliate {
    height: 40px;
    border-left: 1px solid #ddd;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.search-bar-container {
    flex: 0 1 400px;
    position: relative;
}

@media only screen and (max-width: 992px) {
    .search-bar-container {
        flex: 0 1 80%;
    }

    .d-search-cont {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* .search-bar-container{
        width: 80%;
    } */
}

.unique-search {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 20px 12px 45px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    background: #f1f3f5;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.unique-search:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #888;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.unique-search:focus+.search-icon {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

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

.btn-premium {
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

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

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

.btn-register:hover {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Bottom Navigation Nav */

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .border-bottom-lg {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }
}

.nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

/* Dropdown styling */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
        animation: fadeIn 0.15s ease-in forwards;
    }

    .has-dropdown .nav-link.dropdown-toggle::after {
        transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .has-dropdown:hover .nav-link.dropdown-toggle::after {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.dropdown-menu {
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-item {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background: var(--light-gray);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    padding-left: 25px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .logo-main {
        height: 35px;
    }

    .logo-affiliate {
        height: 28px;
        padding-left: 10px;
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        border: none;
        background: transparent;
        padding-top: 0;
        padding-left: 1rem;
        margin-top: 0;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
    }

    .nav-links {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Modern Premium Hero Section Styling
   ========================================= */
.modern-hero {
    background-color: var(--white);
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .min-vh-lg-90 {
        min-height: 90vh;
    }
}

.text-navy {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

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

/* Badge */
.badge-premium-modern {
    background: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.1);
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
    }
}

.tracking-wider {
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Typography Enhancements */
.hero-headline-modern {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero-text-modern {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-primary-modern {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary-modern:hover {
    background: #1e3f4b;
    /* slightly darker navy */
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.2);
}

.btn-outline-modern {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-outline-modern:hover {
    background: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Trust Indicators */
.avatar-group img {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-right: -15px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.avatar-group img:hover {
    z-index: 10;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.avatar-group .bg-light {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    z-index: 5;
    background-color: #f8f9fa !important;
    position: relative;
}

.font-sm {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.font-xs {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Visual Column / Collage */
.hero-visual-col {
    height: 600px;
}

.hero-shape-1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: blur(40px);
}

.hero-shape-2 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    bottom: 50px;
    left: 50px;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: blur(30px);
}

.collage-img-1 {
    width: 60%;
    height: 75%;
    object-fit: cover;
    top: 5%;
    right: 5%;
    z-index: 2;
    border: 8px solid var(--white);
}

.collage-img-2 {
    width: 55%;
    height: 60%;
    object-fit: cover;
    bottom: 5%;
    left: 5%;
    z-index: 3;
    border: 8px solid var(--white);
}

/* Floating Stat Cards */
.glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    z-index: 4;
}

.floating-stat-card {
    top: 20%;
    left: -10%;
    min-width: 220px;
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.floating-stat-card-2 {
    bottom: 15%;
    right: -5%;
    min-width: 200px;
    animation: float-delayed 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@media only screen and (max-width: 992px) {
    .floating-stat-card {
        left: 0;
    }

    .floating-stat-card-2 {
        right: 0;
    }
}

@media only screen and (max-width: 768px) {

    .collage-img-2,
    .collage-img-1 {
        height: 50%;
    }
}

.icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
}

.bg-gold-light {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) !important;
}

.bg-primary-light {
    background: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.1) !important;
}

@keyframes float {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

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

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

@keyframes float-delayed {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-headline-modern {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .trust-indicators {
        border-top: none !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Redesigned MBA Multi-Section Styling
========================================= */

.inner-course-cta {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.inner-course-cta-btn {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.mba-hero-premium {
    background-color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.hero-stats-bar {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid white;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 999;
}

.hero-stats-bar:hover {
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-color);
}


.h-stat-divider {
    width: 2px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    align-self: center;
}

.h-stat-item span:first-child {
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.overview-p-image {
    position: relative;
}

.overview-p-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: -20px;
    bottom: -20px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    z-index: -1;
}

@media only screen and (max-width: 425px) {
    .hero-stats-bar {
        width: 98%;
    }

    .mba-info-swiper-container .content p {
        font-size: 15px !important;
    }

    .h-stat-item span:first-child {
        font-size: 15px !important;
    }

    .h-stat-item span:last-child {
        font-size: 12px !important;
    }
}

.outcome-card-v2 {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.outcome-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(38, 83, 103, 0.1) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.mba-partnership-alt .partnership-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.partnership-features .bg-light {
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.partnership-features .bg-light:hover {
    background: var(--white) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.objective-card .icon-circle-md {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.objective-card:hover {
    border-left-color: var(--navy) !important;
}

.hover-lift {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hover-lift:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* =========================================
   Features Highlight Section Styling
   ========================================= */

.features-highlight {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.feature-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: default;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    min-width: 55px;
}

.font-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.transition-all {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* =========================================
   Programs Section Styling
   ========================================= */

.programs-section {
    background-color: var(--light-gray);
    z-index: 2;
}

.program-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

.program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) !important;
}

.program-card.bg-navy {
    background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.program-card.bg-navy:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.4) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

@media only screen and (max-width: 992px) {
    .horizontal-scroll-wrapper {
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .horizontal-scroll-container {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column;
        height: auto !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    .horizontal-scroll-item {
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .left-prog-ov-block {
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .prog-ov-wrap {
        max-height: none !important;
    }

    .horizontal-scroll-item {
        min-width: 100vw !important;
    }
}

@media only screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .horizontal-scroll-item ul {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

.icon-circle {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.program-features li {
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.hover-bg-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Base Utility Classes */
.text-secondary-custom {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.bg-secondary-light {
    background: rgba(133, 35, 65, 0.1) !important;
}

.bg-secondary-custom {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

/* =========================================
   About Programs - Bento Grid Layout
   ========================================= */

.about-bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.icon-circle-lg {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
}

.hover-lift:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.1) !important;
}

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

.global-badge-bento {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background-color: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .bento-img {
        grid-column: 1 / 6;
        grid-row: 1 / 4;
    }

    .feat-1 {
        grid-column: 6 / 13;
        grid-row: 1 / 2;
    }

    .feat-2 {
        grid-column: 6 / 13;
        grid-row: 2 / 3;
    }

    .feat-3 {
        grid-column: 6 / 13;
        grid-row: 3 / 4;
    }

    .feat-4 {
        grid-column: 1 / 7;
        grid-row: 4 / 5;
    }

    .feat-5 {
        grid-column: 7 / 13;
        grid-row: 4 / 5;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .bento-img {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .feat-1,
    .feat-2,
    .feat-3,
    .feat-4,
    .feat-5 {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Popular Courses Section
========================================= */

.hc-swiper {
    padding-top: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
}

.course-card {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.12) !important;
}

.course-card-bg {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-card:hover .course-card-bg {
    height: 110px !important;
}

@media only screen and (max-width: 992px) {
    .course-card .course-card-bg {
        height: 80px !important;
    }

    .course-card:hover .course-card-bg {
        height: 90px !important;
    }
}

/* decorative card bubble */
.dcb {
    /* background-color: var(--accent-color); */
    background-color: white;
    /* border-radius: 0 0 0 100%; */
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    opacity: 0.25;
    top: 50%;
    right: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.course-card-title {
    text-align: center;
}

.icon-circle-sm {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.c-detail-item {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.hover-border-gold:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    background-color: #fdfaf2 !important;
    /* light gold tint */
}

.hover-text-navy:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.hover-text-gold:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.border-light {
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

.opacity-75 {
    opacity: 0.75;
}

/* =========================================
   Program Categories Tabs Section
========================================= */

.premium-tabs {
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.premium-tabs .nav-link {
    border-radius: 50rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    background-color: var(--light-gray);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Scholarship Section Styles - Brand Redesign */
.scholarship-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
    position: relative;
    color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.scholarship-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: -50px;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.scholarship-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.scholarship-glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.btn-brand-accent {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.btn-brand-accent:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.text-glass-light {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.glow-text {
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.scholarship-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.scholarship-image-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    opacity: 0.05;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    transform: rotate(-3deg);
    z-index: -1;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.scholarship-image-wrapper:hover .scholarship-image-bg {
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.05);
    opacity: 0.1;
}

.scholarship-feature-item {
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.scholarship-feature-item:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.shadow-2xl {
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.opacity-10 {
    opacity: 0.08;
}

.bg-color-accent-soft {
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) !important;
}

.text-navy-soft {
    color: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.8) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .scholarship-section .display-5 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .scholarship-feature-item:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
}

.premium-tabs .nav-link:hover {
    background-color: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    border-color: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.premium-tabs .nav-link.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Tab Content Layout */
.program-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .program-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.stat-card-mini {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card-mini:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

.stat-card-mini .icon-circle-lg {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Premium Tab Pane Background & Glassmorphism */
.premium-tab-pane-inner {
    min-height: 450px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.premium-pane-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366216548-37526070297c?q=80&w=2069&auto=format&fit=crop');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 0;
}

.premium-pane-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.98) 0%, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.85) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.masters-bg {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516321318423-f06f85e504b3?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop');
}

.dba-bg {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1454165833767-027ffea9e61e?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop');
}

.practitioners-bg {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521737711867-e3b12850901e?q=80&w=2072&auto=format&fit=crop');
}

.honorary-bg {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523050854058-8df90110c9f1?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop');
}

.certificate-bg {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1517245386807-bb43f82c33c4?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop');
}

.glass-card-premium {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.glass-card-premium:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.btn-outline-white {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--white);
}

.shadow-gold {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.shadow-gold:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* office address */
/* Global Offices Wrapper - Unique Styles */
.compact-offices-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
    padding: 50px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.compact-offices-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Section Header */
.compact-offices-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.compact-offices-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #275160;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.compact-offices-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Compact Office Cards */
.compact-office-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.compact-office-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #275160, #852343);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.compact-office-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.compact-office-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* .headquarters-card {
    border: 2px solid rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.15);
} */



/* Office Card Header */
.office-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.office-flag-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
}

.office-flag-img {
    width: 30px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    margin-left: auto;
}

.office-type-label {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #275160, #852343);
    color: white;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.office-status-indicator {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #28a745;
    position: relative;
}

.office-status-indicator.active::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.3);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.5);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* Office Card Body */
.office-country-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #275160;
}

.office-city-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.office-quick-contact {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.quick-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #495057;
}

.quick-contact-item i {
    color: #275160;
    width: 12px;
}

/* Office Card Footer */
.office-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.click-for-details {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #852343;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.office-card-footer i {
    color: #852343;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.compact-office-card:hover .office-card-footer i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Office Modal */
.office-modal-content {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.office-modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #275160, #852343);
    color: white;
    border-bottom: none;
    padding: 20px 25px;
}

.modal-title-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.modal-office-flag {
    width: 40px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.modal-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.modal-office-type {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.office-modal-header .btn-close {
    filter: invert(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.office-modal-header .btn-close:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Modal Body */
.office-modal-body {
    padding: 25px;
}

.info-section-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #275160;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.1);
}

.office-detail-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.office-detail-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

.office-detail-item i {
    color: #275160;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    width: 16px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.office-detail-item>div {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.detail-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #6c757d;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.detail-value {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.detail-link {
    color: #852343;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.detail-link:hover {
    color: #6b1c34;
}

/* Map Section */
.office-map-container {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 200px;
    position: relative;
}

.map-placeholder {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 100%;
    color: #6c757d;
    text-align: center;
}

.map-placeholder i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #275160;
}

.map-placeholder p {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.map-view-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #275160, #852343);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.map-view-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3d47, #6b1c34);
}

/* Modal Footer */
.office-modal-footer {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding: 15px 25px;
}

.modal-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.contact-office-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #275160, #852343);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.contact-office-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3d47, #6b1c34);
}

/* Main Footer Content */
.footer-content {
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1419 0%, #1a2332 50%, #275160 100%);
}

/* Brand Section */
.brand-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.logo-symbol {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #275160, #852343); */
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    /* font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: white; */
}

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

.brand-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    color: white;
}

.brand-text span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.brand-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Achievement Stats */
.footer-content .achievement-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-content .stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-content .stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #852343;
    line-height: 1;
}

.footer-content .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-top: 5px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Section Titles */
.footer-content .section-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-content .section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #275160, #852343);
    border-radius: 1px;
}

/* Footer Menu */
.footer-menu {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

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

.footer-menu a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: block;
    padding: 5px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-menu a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: #852343;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.footer-menu a:hover::before {
    width: 20px;
}

.footer-menu a:hover {
    color: #852343;
    padding-left: 25px;
}

/* Contact Details */
.contact-details {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.contact-item i {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #852343;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.contact-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-info a,
.contact-info span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info a:hover {
    color: #852343;
}

/* Newsletter Section */
.newsletter-section {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.newsletter-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.newsletter-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.input-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
}

.newsletter-input {
    flex: 1;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    color: white !important;
    padding: 12px 50px 12px 15px !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    border-color: #852343 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(133, 35, 67, 0.25) !important;
    color: white !important;
}

.newsletter-submit {
    position: absolute;
    right: 5px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #275160, #852343);
    border: none;
    color: white;
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.newsletter-submit:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3d47, #6b1c34);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    padding: 25px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1419 0%, #1a2332 50%, #275160 100%);
}

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

/* Social Media */
.social-media {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.social-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.social-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.social-link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.social-link:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.social-link.facebook {
    background: #1877f2;
}

.social-link.twitter {
    background: #1da1f2;
}

.social-link.linkedin {
    background: #0a66c2;
}

.social-link.instagram {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888);
}

.social-link.youtube {
    background: #ff0000;
}

.social-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Legal Links */
.footer-legal {
    text-align: right;
}

.legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.legal-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.legal-links a:hover {
    color: #852343;
}

.copyright {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Scroll to Top Button */
.scroll-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #275160, #852343);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: white;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.scroll-top.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.scroll-top:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(133, 35, 67, 0.4);
}



/* ============== footer section css end ============== */



/* dcotorate page program curriculum ext design start */

.prog-c-p1 .accordion-button {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondery-color));
    color: #fff;
}

.prog-c-p1 .accordion-button:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
}

.prog-c-p2 .accordion-button {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondery-color));
    color: #fff;
}

.prog-c-p2 .accordion-button:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* About Page Hero - Option 2: Immersive Gateway */
.about-hero-v2 {
    background: #0a0f14;
    padding: 120px 0 100px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Mesh Background Animation */
.about-hero-v2 .mesh-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.4) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(133, 35, 67, 0.3) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: 1;
    filter: blur(60px);
}

.about-hero-v2 .world-map-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/world-map.png');
    /* Pattern overlay */
    opacity: 0.05;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-hero-v2 .hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    text-align: center;
}

.title-immersive {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff 30%, var(--accent-color) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.hero-stats-floating {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 4;
}

.glass-stat-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 1.2rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    animation: float-badge 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.glass-stat-badge i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.glass-stat-badge b {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.glass-stat-badge span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Positioning Badges */
.badge-1 {
    top: 10%;
    left: 5%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.badge-2 {
    top: 60%;
    left: 0%;
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

.badge-3 {
    top: 15%;
    right: 5%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.badge-4 {
    top: 65%;
    right: 2%;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

@keyframes float-badge {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }
}

.cta-group-center {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.btn-immersive {
    padding: 1.2rem 3.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.btn-immersive-primary:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-5px);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* Corporate Brochure CTA Section */
.brochure-cta-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.brochure-glass-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #1a3541 100%);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    padding: 3rem;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.brochure-glass-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/carbon-fibre.png');
    opacity: 0.1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.brochure-info h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.brochure-info p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.btn-brochure-download {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-brochure-download:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-brochure-download i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    animation: bounce-horizontal 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes bounce-horizontal {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateX(5px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .brochure-glass-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   About Page Hero - v3 Premium
   ========================================= */
.about-hero-v3 {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0 60px;
    background: #0a192f;
    color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-v3 .mesh-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.4) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(133, 35, 65, 0.3) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-v3 .hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.hero-header-v3 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.hero-header-v3 h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #d4af37 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-header-v3 .sub-welcome {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Program Blocks Grid */
.program-blocks-v3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.p-block-v3 {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}

.p-block-v3:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.p-block-v3 i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
}

.p-block-v3 h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.p-block-v3 p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Affiliations Ribbon */
.affiliations-v3 {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 40px 0;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.aff-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    opacity: 0.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.aff-logos-v3 {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 40px;
}

.aff-text-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 8px 15px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.aff-text-logo:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.aff-logo-v3 {
    height: 50px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.aff-logo-v3:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: none;
}

/* Global Presence & Mission */
.mission-global-v3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.global-stat-card-v3 {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 400px;
}

.global-stat-card-v3 img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.stats-overlay-v3 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9), transparent);
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
}

.stat-v3-item b {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.stat-v3-item span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.mission-text-v3 h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mission-text-v3 p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

    .program-blocks-v3,
    .mission-global-v3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-header-v3 {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Mission & Vision Section - v3
   ========================================= */
.mission-vision-v3 {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mission-vision-v3::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 60%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.mv-grid-v3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.mv-card-v3 {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.mv-card-v3:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.mv-icon-v3 {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.mv-card-v3 h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.mv-card-v3 p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
    margin: 0;
}

/* brochure-cta-section Refinement */
.brochure-cta-section {
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: -60px;
    /* Overlap with hero */
}

.brochure-glass-card {
    /* background: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.8); */
    background: rgba(133, 35, 65, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px 60px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.brochure-info h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.brochure-info p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.btn-brochure-download {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: #000;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.btn-brochure-download:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .mv-grid-v3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .brochure-glass-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Success Story Section - v3
   ========================================= */
.success-story-v3 {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}

.ss-header-v3 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.ss-header-v3 h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ss-header-v3 .underline {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ss-grid-v3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.ss-card-v3 {
    padding: 40px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.ss-card-v3:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.ss-icon-v3 {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.ss-card-v3 b {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.ss-card-v3 span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ss-grid-v3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Registration & Accreditation Section - v3
   ========================================= */
.registration-section-v3 {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #fdfdfd;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.reg-container-v3 {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.reg-card-v3 {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.reg-card-v3::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-color));
}

.reg-badge-v3 {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
}

.reg-uk-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.reg-content-v3 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 50px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

.reg-logo-box-v3 {
    flex: 0 0 180px;
}

.reg-logo-box-v3 img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.reg-logo-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: #f4f4f4;
    border: 2px dashed #ccc;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #999;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 20px;
}

.reg-info-v3 {
    text-align: left;
    flex: 1;
}

.reg-info-v3 p {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #444;
}

.reg-info-v3 b {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ukprn-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .reg-content-v3 {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .reg-info-v3 {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .reg-uk-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* Accreditation Grid & Cards */
.acc-subsection-v3 {
    margin-top: 80px;
}

.acc-title-v3 {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.acc-grid-v3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}

.acc-card-v3 {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eef0f2;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.acc-card-v3:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.acc-logo-box-v3 {
    height: 80px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.acc-logo-box-v3 img {
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
}

.acc-card-v3 h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.acc-card-v3 p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #555;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .acc-grid-v3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ISO Certifications Section */
.iso-subsection-v3 {
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding-top: 80px;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.iso-subsection-v3 .iso-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.iso-grid-v3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.iso-card-v3 {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eef0f2;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 50px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.iso-card-v3:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.iso-badge-box {
    flex: 0 0 140px;
    text-align: center;
}

.iso-badge-box i {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: block;
}

.iso-number-v3 {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.iso-details-v3 {
    flex: 1;
}

.iso-details-v3 h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.iso-scope-box {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    margin: 20px 0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.iso-scope-box h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #888;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.iso-scope-box p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #444;
    margin: 0;
}

.iso-meta-v3 {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.iso-meta-item b {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.iso-verify-link {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.iso-verify-link:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .iso-card-v3 {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 40px;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .iso-badge-box {
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .iso-meta-v3 {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .ss-grid-v3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* SHRM Subsection - Consistent Design */
.shrm-subsection-v3 {
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding-top: 80px;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.shrm-card-v3 {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eef0f2;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 50px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.shrm-card-v3:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.shrm-icon-box-v3 {
    flex: 0 0 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: rgba(30, 58, 76, 0.03);
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.shrm-icon-box-v3 i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.shrm-info-v3 {
    flex: 1;
}

.shrm-info-v3 h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.shrm-info-v3 p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.shrm-pillars-grid-v3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.shrm-pillar-item-v3 {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.shrm-pillar-item-v3:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    background: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.shrm-pillar-item-v3 i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.shrm-pillar-item-v3 b {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: block;
}

.shrm-ref-text-v3 {
    margin-top: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #aaa;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .shrm-card-v3 {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 40px;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .shrm-icon-box-v3 {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
    }

    .shrm-pillars-grid-v3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Contact Page Styling
========================================= */
/* url("../images/contact-banner.jpg"), */
.contact-hero {
    background-color: #265367;
}

.unique-form-input {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    background-color: #fcfcfc;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.unique-form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.contact-form-card,
.contact-info-card {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-form-card:hover,
.contact-info-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.08) !important;
}

.hover-lift:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.contact-info-list a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .contact-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Verification Page Styling
========================================= */

.verify-hero {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.min-vh-50 {
    min-height: 50vh;
}

.verify-card {
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

.verify-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.1) !important;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.verify-form .unique-form-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.1);
}

/* =========================================
   Affiliation Page Styling (EIU Paris)
========================================= */

.eiu-logo-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.eiu-logo-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.08) !important;
}

.ranking-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ranking-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.1) !important;
}

.active-ranking {
    border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.membership-card {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.membership-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

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

.opacity-10 {
    opacity: 0.1 !important;
}

.ranking-img {
    height: auto;
    width: 150px;
}

/* =========================================
   MBA Page Styling
========================================= */

/* @import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Quicksand:wght@300..700&family=Salsa&display=swap"); */

.mba-info-swiper-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mba-info-swiper-container .swiper-slide {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
}

/* content */

.mba-info-swiper-container .content {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    top: 14%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    max-width: 768px;
    width: 98%;
    height: max-content;
    color: #f2f2f2;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

.mba-info-swiper-container .content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 6rem);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
}

.mba-info-swiper-container .content p {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
}

.mba-info-swiper-container .swiper-slide-active .content {
    opacity: 1;
}

.mba-info-swiper-container .swiper-slide .content {
    text-align: center;
}

.mba-info-swiper-container .swiper-slide-active .content h1 {
    animation: moveDown 0.8s ease-in forwards;
}

.mba-info-swiper-container .swiper-slide-active .content p {
    animation: moveDown 1s ease-in forwards;
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

@keyframes moveDown {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}



/* background */

/* .mba-info-swiper-container .background[data-item="one"] {
    background: url("/frontend/images/dark_slider_part1");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 50% 40%;
} */

/* .mba-info-swiper-container .background[data-item="two"] {
    background: url("/frontend/images/dark_slider_part2");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 50% 50%;
}

.mba-info-swiper-container .background[data-item="three"] {
    background: url("/frontend/images/dark_slider_part3");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 50% 40%;
}

.mba-info-swiper-container .background[data-item="four"] {
    background: url("/frontend/images/dark_slider_part4");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 50% 60%;
}

.mba-info-swiper-container .background[data-item="five"] {
    background: url("../images/mba_slider_v2_five.webp");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: 50% 40%;
} */

.mba-feature-items {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-top: -100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 20px;
    width: max-content;
}

.mba-info-swiper-container .background {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    clip-path: circle(5%);
    filter: brightness(90%);
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.mba-info-swiper-container .animation {
    animation: resizeClipPath 3s ease-in-out forwards;
}

@keyframes resizeClipPath {
    0% {
        clip-path: circle(5%);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    100% {
        clip-path: circle(71%);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* pagination bullets */

.mba-info-swiper-container .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    background-color: #a3a6a3;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.6s ease-in-out;
}

.mba-info-swiper-container .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    height: 32px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #f09819 0%, #ff512f 100%);
    border-radius: 14px;
}

/* footer */

/* .footer {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  column-gap: 20px;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  -ms-transform: translate(-50%, 0);
  transform: translate(-50%, 0);
  width: max-content;
  padding: 20px;
  color: #f2f2f2;
  border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 2;
}

.feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  column-gap: 12px;
}

.feature i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.feature p {
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0px 0px 14px -7px #f09819;
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    #ff512f 0%,
    #f09819 51%,
    #ff512f 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.btn:hover {
  background-position: right center;
}

.btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.logo {
  position: fixed;
  right: -20px;
  bottom: -35px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.logo img {
  width: 120px;
}

@media (max-width: 890px) {
  .logo {
  right: -10px;
  bottom: -20px;
}
  
 .logo img {
  width: 80px;
  }
} */

/* media queries */
/* 
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .content {
    top: 18%;
  }

  .content[data-content="two"],
  .content[data-content="three"] {
    top: 5%;
    width: 50%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .content,
  .content[data-content="three"] {
    top: 55%;
    left: 2%;
    width: 60%;
  }

  .content[data-content="two"] {
    top: 10%;
  }

  .content h1 {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .feature i {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .feature p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .btn {
    padding: 8px 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 790px) {
  .footer {
    column-gap: 10px;
  }

  .feature i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .feature p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .feature small {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .btn {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 660px) {
  .content,
  .content[data-content="two"],
  .content[data-content="three"] {
    top: unset;
    left: 2%;
    bottom: 3%;
    width: 80%;
  }

  .content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .background[data-item="two"] {
    background-position: 40% 50%;
  }

  .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }

  .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    height: 24px;
  }

  .footer {
    column-gap: 0;
    left: unset;
    bottom: unset;
    top: 20px;
    right: -30px;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: 0;
    background-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: unset;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(0);
    backdrop-filter: blur(0);
  }

  .feature,
  hr {
    display: none;
  }
} */

/* =========================================
   MBA Info Swiper Styling
========================================= */


.min-vh-75 {
    min-height: 75vh;
}

.hero-features i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.benefit-card,
.outcome-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.benefit-card:hover,
.outcome-card:hover {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.stat-box {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.partnership-badge {
    z-index: 10;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .min-vh-75 {
        min-height: auto;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Redesigned MBA Goals Styling
========================================= */

.mba-goals {
    background-color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.goals-image-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px;
}

.goals-bg-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50px;
    left: -20px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--navy);
    opacity: 0.05;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 0;
}

.goals-badge {
    min-width: 150px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.goals-list-grid li span {
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.goals-list-grid li:hover span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.goals-list-grid i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #f3e5ab);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .goals-image-container {
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Redesigned MBA Objectives Styling
========================================= */

.objective-card-v3 {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.objective-card-v3:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(38, 83, 103, 0.1) !important;
}

.objective-card-v3 .icon-box-sm {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.objective-card-v3:hover .icon-box-sm {
    background-color: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

/* =========================================
   Academic Programmes Slider Styling
========================================= */

.mba-programmes-slider {
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
}

.program-card-premium {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.program-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(38, 83, 103, 0.1) !important;
}

.program-card-premium .icon-box-lg {
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.program-card-premium:hover .icon-box-lg {
    background-color: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.program-card-premium h4 {
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.program-card-premium:hover h4 {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.btn-outline-navy {
    color: var(--navy);
    border: 2px solid var(--navy);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

.programSlider .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--navy);
    opacity: 0.2;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.programSlider .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    width: 30px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: var(--gold);
    opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .program-card-premium {
        padding: 2rem !important;
    }
}


/* mba page course slider */

.travel-tour-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 60px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.travel-tour-section .travel-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 50% 45%;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
}

/* content */

.travel-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.travel-content p {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.travel-btn {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--navy);
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
}

.travel-btn:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--navy) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* swiper */

.travel-swiper {
    width: 400px;
    height: 480px;
}

.travel-slide {
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    /* subtle gold border */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    background: url('../images/travel_slide_bg.jpg');
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.travel-slide::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.2) 0%, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.8) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

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

/* cost badge */

.travel-cost {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.9);
    /* gold */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 3;
}

.travel-dark {
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(133, 35, 65, 0.4);
}

/* overlay */

.travel-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 30px 20px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.95) 0%, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.6) 50%, transparent 100%);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    /* Align content to bottom */
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 2;
    /* Put above the slide gradient */
}

.travel-overlay h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    width: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.travel-overlay h3:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.travel-overlay p {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    padding: 15px 10px 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 0;
}

/* responsive */

@media(max-width:900px) {

    .travel-tour-section .travel-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .travel-swiper {
        margin: auto;
    }

}

/* Admission Steps CSS */
.mba-admission-steps {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Premium Vertical Timeline */
.mba-admission-steps .premium-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

/* Center Line */
.mba-admission-steps .premium-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.4) 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 100%);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.mba-admission-steps .timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    /* margin-bottom: 25px; */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    /* Default right alignment */
}

.mba-admission-steps .timeline-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Left items */
.mba-admission-steps .timeline-item.left {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Timeline center icon / number */
.mba-admission-steps .timeline-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 15px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 3px solid #fff;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mba-admission-steps .timeline-item:hover .timeline-icon {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* Timeline Content Box */
.timeline-content {
    width: 46%;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    /* box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03); */
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.timeline-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-content {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    /* box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.06); */
}

.timeline-item.left .timeline-content {
    text-align: right;
}

/* Connecting Arrows (Triangles pointing to center) */
.timeline-item.left .timeline-content::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    right: -10px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: #fff;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-radius: 3px;
    z-index: -1;
}

.timeline-item.right .timeline-content::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    left: -10px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: #fff;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-radius: 3px;
    z-index: -1;
}

.border-color-secondary {
    border-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

/* Responsive Timeline */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .premium-timeline::before {
        left: 40px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        justify-content: flex-end !important;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .timeline-icon {
        left: 30px;
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        top: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-item:hover .timeline-icon {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.05);
        /* Keep hover transform centered correctly */
    }

    .timeline-content {
        width: calc(100% - 65px);
        text-align: left !important;
        padding: 20px;
    }

    /* Move arrows to left side for all items on mobile */
    .timeline-item.left .timeline-content::after,
    .timeline-item.right .timeline-content::after {
        right: auto;
        left: -10px;
        border-right: none;
        border-top: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    }
}

/* Programme Benefits */
.benefit-card-premium {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.benefit-card-premium::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.benefit-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.benefit-card-premium:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.benefit-icon-wrapper {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.benefit-card-premium:hover .benefit-icon-wrapper {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.benefit-card-premium:hover .benefit-icon-wrapper.text-gold {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Bento Box Grid for Benefits */
.bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-gap: 20px;
    grid-auto-rows: minmax(220px, auto);
}

.bento-item {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.bento-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}

.bento-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.bento-item:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.bento-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Span Classes */
.bento-span-2x2 {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 2;
    padding: 3rem;
}

.bento-span-2x1 {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 1;
}

.bento-span-1x2 {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.bento-span-1x1 {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
}

.bento-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.bento-item:hover .bento-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.bento-span-2x2 .bento-icon {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.bento-bg-icon {
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    bottom: -20px;
    font-size: 15rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    z-index: 0;
    transform: rotate(-15deg);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.bento-item:hover .bento-bg-icon {
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .bento-span-2x2,
    .bento-span-2x1,
    .bento-span-1x2,
    .bento-span-1x1 {
        grid-column: span 2;
        grid-row: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .bento-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .bento-span-2x2,
    .bento-span-2x1,
    .bento-span-1x2,
    .bento-span-1x1 {
        grid-column: 1;
    }
}

/* Entry Requirements CSS */
.requirement-item {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: default;
}

.requirement-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.08) !important;
}

.req-icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.requirement-item:hover .req-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Glassmorphism Application Requirements */
.app-req-glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.app-req-glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.1);
}

.app-req-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.app-req-num-stroke {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    /* color: transparent; */
    /* -webkit-text-stroke: 2px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.15); */
    font-family: var(--font-heading), sans-serif;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.app-req-glass-card:hover .app-req-num-stroke {
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--accent-color);
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.app-req-icon-circle {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.app-req-glass-card:hover .app-req-icon-circle {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.icon-inner {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.app-req-glass-card:hover .icon-inner {
    transform: rotateY(-180deg);
}

.app-req-accent {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 5px;
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.app-req-glass-card:hover .app-req-accent {
    width: 100%;
}

.mba-courses-cta .btn-navy:hover .icon-circle-sm {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mba-courses-cta .btn-navy:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.2) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* =========================================
   Redesigned Doctorate Hero (Minimalist Academic)
   ========================================= */
.doctorate-hero-minimalist {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 95vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    background: #0a192f;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.doctorate-hero-minimalist .hero-bg-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.doctorate-hero-minimalist .hero-bg-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.4) saturate(0.8);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: transform 10s ease-out;
}

.doctorate-hero-minimalist:hover .hero-bg-image {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.doctorate-hero-minimalist .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.4) 0%, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.75) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.doctorate-hero-minimalist .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.doctorate-hero-minimalist .hero-pre-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.doctorate-hero-minimalist .hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.doctorate-hero-minimalist .hero-description {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.doctorate-hero-minimalist .hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-academic-primary {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 18px 45px;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-academic-primary:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-academic-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: white;
    padding: 18px 45px;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-academic-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: white;
    border-color: white;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .doctorate-hero-minimalist {
        min-height: 80vh;
        padding-top: 80px;
    }

    .doctorate-hero-minimalist .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .btn-academic-primary,
    .btn-academic-outline {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 15px 30px;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Doctorate Feature Highlights Strip
   ========================================= */
.doctorate-features-strip {
    border-top: none;
}

.d-feature-item {
    padding: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.d-feature-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    transform-origin: left;
}

.d-feature-item:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

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

.d-feature-primary::before {
    background: var(--accent-color);
}

.d-feature-secondary {
    background: #0a192f;
    color: white;
}

.d-feature-secondary::before {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
}

.d-feature-accent {
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    color: white;
}

.d-feature-accent::before {
    background: var(--accent-color);
}

.d-feature-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    z-index: 2;
}

.d-feature-icon {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.d-feature-item:hover .d-feature-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(1.1);
}

.d-feature-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.d-feature-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 300;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .d-feature-item:hover {
        transform: none;
    }

    .d-feature-item .p-5 {
        padding: 2.5rem !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Doctorate Pathways Section
   ========================================= */
.doctorate-pathways {
    background: #f4f6f8;
}

.pathway-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.pathway-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Featured card */
.pathway-card--featured {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.25);
}

.pathway-card--featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-16px);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.35);
}

.pathway-card__featured-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.pathway-card__header {
    padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.pathway-card--featured .pathway-card__header {
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.pathway-card__badge {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pathway-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.pathway-card--featured .pathway-card__title {
    color: white;
}

.pathway-card__audience {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #888;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.pathway-card--featured .pathway-card__audience {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.pathway-card__body {
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.pathway-card__accreditation {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.pathway-card--featured .pathway-card__accreditation {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    border-left-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.pathway-card__features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.pathway-card__features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #444;
}

.pathway-card--featured .pathway-card__features li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.pathway-card__features li i {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.06);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pathway-card--featured .pathway-card__features li i {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.pathway-card__footer {
    padding: 1.75rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
}

.pathway-card__cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.pathway-card__cta:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pathway-card__cta--featured {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.pathway-card__cta--featured:hover {
    background: white;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: white;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .pathway-card--featured {
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   DBA Introduction Section
   ========================================= */
.dba-intro-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.dba-section-line {
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    display: inline-block;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.dba-visual-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.dba-visual-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: -1rem;
    width: 85%;
    height: 90%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.08), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08));
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 0;
}

.dba-floating-badge {
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 0;
    background: white;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    text-align: center;
    animation: float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.dba-who-apply {
    padding: 2rem;
    background: #f8f9fb;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
}

/* =========================================
   Entry Criteria Arrow Bars
   ========================================= */
.criteria-arrows-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 950px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.criteria-arrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: visible;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.criteria-arrow:hover {
    transform: translateX(12px);
}

.criteria-arrow__number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 100px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.criteria-arrow__body {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
}

.criteria-arrow__body p {
    margin: 0;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.criteria-arrow__tip {
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 42px 0 42px 30px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: center;
}

/* Color 1 - Teal/Navy */
.criteria-arrow--1 .criteria-arrow__number,
.criteria-arrow--1 .criteria-arrow__body {
    background: #3a6f7f;
}

.criteria-arrow--1 .criteria-arrow__tip {
    border-color: transparent transparent transparent #3a6f7f;
}

/* Color 2 - Blue */
.criteria-arrow--2 .criteria-arrow__number,
.criteria-arrow--2 .criteria-arrow__body {
    background: #2196F3;
}

.criteria-arrow--2 .criteria-arrow__tip {
    border-color: transparent transparent transparent #2196F3;
}

/* Color 3 - Green */
.criteria-arrow--3 .criteria-arrow__number,
.criteria-arrow--3 .criteria-arrow__body {
    background: #8BC34A;
}

.criteria-arrow--3 .criteria-arrow__tip {
    border-color: transparent transparent transparent #8BC34A;
}

/* Color 4 - Brown/Copper */
.criteria-arrow--4 .criteria-arrow__number,
.criteria-arrow--4 .criteria-arrow__body {
    background: #b0855c;
}

.criteria-arrow--4 .criteria-arrow__tip {
    border-color: transparent transparent transparent #b0855c;
}

/* Number box has slightly darker shade */
.criteria-arrow--1 .criteria-arrow__number {
    background: #2d5a68;
}

.criteria-arrow--2 .criteria-arrow__number {
    background: #1976D2;
}

.criteria-arrow--3 .criteria-arrow__number {
    background: #7CB342;
}

.criteria-arrow--4 .criteria-arrow__number {
    background: #9b6f45;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .criteria-arrow__number {
        font-size: 2rem;
        min-width: 65px;
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    }

    .criteria-arrow__body {
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .criteria-arrow__body p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .criteria-arrow__tip {
        border-width: 32px 0 32px 20px;
    }

    .criteria-arrow:hover {
        transform: translateX(6px);
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Free Assessment CTA Banner
   ========================================= */
.free-assessment-cta {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.free-assessment-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.assessment-inner {
    padding: 0;
}

/* =========================================
   Required Documents Section
   ========================================= */
.required-documents-section {
    background: #ffffff;
}

.doc-card {
    background: #f8f9fb;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.25rem;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.doc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.doc-card__icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    position: relative;
}

.doc-card:hover .doc-card__icon {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white;
}

.doc-card__format {
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    right: -25px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.doc-card__format--optional {
    background: #888;
    color: white;
}

.doc-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.doc-card__text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.doc-card--wide {
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .doc-card--wide .doc-card__icon {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   RE-DESIGN: DBA Curriculum (Deep Academic)
   ========================================= */
.dba-curriculum-section--dark {
    background-color: #0a192f;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.dba-curriculum-section--dark::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.badge-premium-modern--dark {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Redesigned Curriculum Cards */
.dba-curriculum-section--dark .curriculum-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.curriculum-card--glow-teal {
    border-top: 4px solid #20c997 !important;
}

.curriculum-card--glow-gold {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.curriculum-card--glow-blue {
    border-top: 4px solid #0d6efd !important;
}

.curriculum-card--glow-purple {
    border-top: 4px solid #6f42c1 !important;
}

.curriculum-card--glow-emerald {
    border-top: 4px solid #198754 !important;
}

.dba-curriculum-section--dark .curriculum-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.dba-curriculum-section--dark .curriculum-card__title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.dba-curriculum-section--dark .curriculum-card__credits {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--accent-color);
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.dba-curriculum-section--dark .curriculum-card__icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.curriculum-card__icon--teal {
    color: #20c997 !important;
}

.curriculum-card__icon--gold {
    color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.curriculum-card__icon--blue {
    color: #0d6efd !important;
}

.curriculum-card__icon--purple {
    color: #6f42c1 !important;
}

.dba-curriculum-section--dark .curriculum-card:hover .curriculum-card__icon {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: white !important;
    transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.1);
}

.dba-curriculum-section--dark .curriculum-module {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dba-curriculum-section--dark .curriculum-card:hover .curriculum-module {
    border-left-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.dba-curriculum-section--dark .curriculum-module__name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.dba-curriculum-section--dark .curriculum-module__desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Hover Accent States */
.curriculum-card--glow-teal:hover {
    border-color: #20c997 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(32, 201, 151, 0.1) !important;
}

.curriculum-card--glow-gold:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) !important;
}

.curriculum-card--glow-blue:hover {
    border-color: #0d6efd !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1) !important;
}

.curriculum-card--glow-purple:hover {
    border-color: #6f42c1 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(111, 66, 193, 0.1) !important;
}

.curriculum-card--glow-emerald:hover {
    border-color: #198754 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(25, 135, 84, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Research Cards */
.curriculum-card--research {
    padding: 2.25rem;
}

/* Stage Cards Dark Version */
.curriculum-stage-card--dark {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.curriculum-stage-card--dark .stage-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.curriculum-stage-card--featured-dark {
    border: 2px dashed var(--accent-color) !important;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) !important;
}

.curriculum-stage-card--dark:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color) !important;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.curriculum-stage-card--dark:hover * {
    color: white !important;
}

.stage-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.badge-ects {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.stage-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .curriculum-stage-card--dark {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 2rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Admission Process Section
   ========================================= */
.admission-process-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process-step-card {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-step-card:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.step-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.06);
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.process-step-card:hover .step-number {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    opacity: 0.2;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.step-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.step-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.process-step-card:hover .step-title::after {
    width: 60px;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Premium Start Application Button */
.btn-application-start {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 1.25rem 3.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.25);
}

.btn-application-start:hover {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.btn-application-start i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.btn-application-start:hover i {
    transform: translateX(8px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .process-step-card {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   RE-DESIGN: Admission Process (Vertical Timeline)
   ========================================= */
.doctorate-process-section .timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.doctorate-process-section .timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--primary-color) 10%, var(--primary-color) 90%, transparent);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.doctorate-process-section .timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-right: 50%;
    position: relative;
    /* margin-bottom: 30px; */
    width: 100%;
}

.doctorate-process-section .timeline-right {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: 50%;
}

.doctorate-process-section .timeline-node {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border: 3px solid #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.doctorate-process-section .timeline-item:hover .timeline-node {
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.doctorate-process-section .timeline-content {
    width: 90%;
    padding: 0 30px;
}

.doctorate-process-section .timeline-card {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 15px 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.doctorate-process-section .timeline-card:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.timeline-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Premium V2 Application Button */
.cta-anchor-box {
    position: relative;
    padding: 25px 40px;
    background: rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.03);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.1);
}

.btn-application-start-v2 {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), #2c5d6e);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 1.4rem 4rem;
    border-radius: 60px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.2);
}

.btn-application-start-v2:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-5px);
    background: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.btn-application-start-v2 i {
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.btn-application-start-v2:hover i {
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.border-gold-light {
    border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) !important;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.02) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-line {
        left: 30px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        padding-right: 0;
        padding-left: 60px;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .timeline-right {
        padding-left: 60px;
    }

    .timeline-node {
        left: 30px;
    }

    .timeline-content {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0;
    }
}

.pub-doc-card {
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.pub-doc-card:hover {
    border-left-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

/* ========================================= */
/* PREMIUM EYE-CATCHING UTILITIES (MBA PAGE) */
/* ========================================= */
.glass-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.08) !important;
}

.text-gradient-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFDF40 0%, #D4AF37 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes float-gentle {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

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

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

.floating-element {
    animation: float-gentle 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hover-lift-premium {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) !important;
}

.hover-lift-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.15) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    z-index: 10;
}

.glow-icon {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4));
}

.hero-parallax-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.92) 0%, rgba(39, 81, 96, 0.98) 100%);
}

/* Dynamic Backend Loop Staggering */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .staggered-grid-wrapper>[class*="col-"]:nth-child(3n+2) {
        margin-top: 3.5rem;
    }
}

/* course details page css start */

/* Custom Accordion CSS */
.module-accordion .accordion-button {
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.module-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background-color: var(--navy-dark);
    color: #fff;
}

.module-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    filter: invert(1) brightness(2);
}

.module-accordion .accordion-item {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    background: #fff;
}

.module-accordion .accordion-item.accent-primary {
    border-left-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.module-accordion .accordion-item.accent-capstone {
    border-left-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.module-accordion .accordion-button {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
}

.module-accordion .accordion-button .module-code {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    min-width: 72px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.module-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .module-code {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.module-accordion .accordion-body {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.module-accordion .ect-badge {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Capstone row */
.module-accordion .accordion-item.accent-capstone .accordion-button {
    background-color: var(--navy-dark);
    color: #fff;
}

.module-accordion .accordion-item.accent-capstone .accordion-button::after {
    filter: invert(1) brightness(2);
}

.module-accordion .accordion-item.accent-capstone .accordion-body {
    background-color: #0e2b36;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.featured-acc-card {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hover-lift-premium {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.hover-lift-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-assessment-link {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.btn-assessment-link:hover {
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: translateX(5px);
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* // */

.learning-methods-section{

    .flow-card {
        background-color: #ffffff;
        height: 100%;
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 4px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
        position: relative;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    }
    
    .flow-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }
    
    .flow-card-title {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #2D3748;
        line-height: 1.3;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .flow-card-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        color: #718096;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    
    .flow-chevron {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        right: -1.75rem;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        z-index: 10;
        display: none;
    }
    
    .flow-chevron svg {
        width: 25px;
        height: 50px;
        color: #906B3E;
    }
}


/* Desktop (6 columns) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .learning-methods-section .flow-col:not(:last-child) .flow-chevron {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* Tablet (3 columns, 2 rows) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {

    .learning-methods-section .flow-col:nth-child(1) .flow-chevron,
    .learning-methods-section .flow-col:nth-child(2) .flow-chevron,
    .learning-methods-section .flow-col:nth-child(4) .flow-chevron,
    .learning-methods-section .flow-col:nth-child(5) .flow-chevron {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* FAQ Section */
.premium-faq-accordion .accordion-item {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent !important;
}
.premium-faq-accordion .accordion-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 .5rem 1.5rem rgba(0, 0, 0, .05) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.premium-faq-accordion .accordion-button {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
}
.premium-faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.premium-faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    filter: invert(53%) sepia(85%) saturate(302%) hue-rotate(352deg) brightness(85%) contrast(87%); /* gold-ish color hack */
}
.premium-faq-accordion .accordion-button:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
}
/* Use structural pseudo-class for active border */
.premium-faq-accordion .accordion-item:has(> .accordion-header > .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)) {
    border-left-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}
.premium-faq-accordion .accordion-body {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.course_accr_items_list{
    max-height: 400px;
    overflow-x: scroll;
    --webkit-scrollbar: none;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.cd_app_docs{
    .step-num.bg-gold { background-color: var(--accent-color) !important; color: var(--navy-dark) !important; }
    .required-docs-accordion .accordion-button::after { filter: invert(1); opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* course details page css end */

/* course page css start */

.all-courses-lists{
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.filter-meta{
    margin-top:10px;
    font-size:13px;
    opacity:0.7;
}

.course-filter-premium{
    background: var(--glass-background);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

/* top search bar */

.filter-bar{
    display:flex;
    gap:12px;
    align-items:center;
}

/* input group */

.input-group{
    flex:1;
    position:relative;
}

.input-group input{
    width:100%;
    padding:14px 16px 14px 42px;
    border-radius:12px;
    border:1px solid #e0e0e0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: var(--white);
}

.input-group input:focus{
    outline:none;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(39,81,96,0.08);
}

/* search icon */

.search-icon{
    position:absolute;
    left:14px;
    top:50%;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
    font-size:14px;
    opacity:0.6;
}

/* search button */

.search-btn{
    padding:14px 22px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary-color),var(--secondary-color));
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight:600;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-btn:hover{
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* divider */

.filter-divider{
    height:1px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    margin:18px 0;
}

/* categories */

.filter-categories{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:10px;
}

/* chips */

.filter-chip{
    text-decoration:none;
    padding:8px 18px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-size:14px;
    font-weight:500;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--white);
    border:1px solid rgba(39,81,96,0.15);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* hover */

.filter-chip:hover{
    background: rgba(39,81,96,0.08);
}

/* active */

.filter-chip.active{
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary-color),var(--secondary-color));
    color: var(--white);
    border:none;
}
/* course page css end */