/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM GLASSMORPHISM HEADER REDESIGN (ENHANCED V7)
   File: css/new2026.css
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  --glass-bg-topbar: rgba(6, 12, 28, 0.85);
  --glass-bg-navbar: rgba(10, 18, 38, 0.88);
  --glass-bg-stuck: rgba(5, 10, 22, 0.95);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --glass-border-glow: rgba(255, 138, 0, 0.4);
  --glass-blur: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  --accent-orange: #ff7a00;
  --accent-orange-hover: #ff9100;
  --accent-gradient-cta: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 50%, #e05300 100%);
  --accent-gradient-secondary: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 100%);
  --accent-gradient-glass: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%);
  --text-light: #f8fafc;
  --text-muted: #cbd5e1;
  --nav-link-color: #e2e8f0;
  --nav-link-hover: #ff9100;
  --shadow-glass: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL HEADER SECTION WRAPPER — Dark deep navy gradient background
   Matches index.html .page-header-navbar and all inner page headers
   ========================================================================== */

.page-header-navbar,
section.page-header-navbar,
.rd-navbar-outer,
.jumbotron-classic {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 8, 20, 0.98) 0%, rgba(6, 12, 28, 0.96) 100%) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(0px) !important;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* Override inline background:#000 on header elements across ALL pages */
header.page-header,
header.section.page-header,
.section.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 8, 20, 0.98) 0%, rgba(6, 12, 28, 0.95) 100%) !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 1000 !important;
}

/* Ensure navbar wrap is in natural flow when not stuck so it never overlaps the hero slider */
.page-header-navbar .rd-navbar-wrap:not(.is-stuck):not(.nav-is-sticky),
.rd-navbar-wrap:not(.is-stuck):not(.nav-is-sticky) {
  position: relative !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

/* Override inline background:#000 on .rd-navbar-wrap across ALL pages */
.rd-navbar-wrap[style],
div.rd-navbar-wrap {
  background: var(--glass-bg-navbar) !important;
  background-color: rgba(10, 18, 38, 0.88) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REMOVE UNWANTED BACKGROUND ARTIFACTS & HIDDEN ITEMS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Remove parent LI backgrounds so no square boxes appear behind pill buttons */
.topbar-right-links li,
.topbar-right-links li.aplnow,
.rd-navbar-nav li.aplnow,
.rd-nav-item.aplnow {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS CTA — show in topbar and navbar */
.topbar-right-links a[href*="international"],
.topbar-right-links li.aplnow:has(a[href*="international"]) {
  display: inline-flex !important;
}

/* HIDE APPLY NOW FROM TOP BAR AS REQUESTED PREVIOUSLY */
.topbar-right-links li.aplnow.mblbn:nth-child(3),
.topbar-right-links a[href*="admission.iitp-tle.com"] {
  display: none !important;
}

/* HIDE PG CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FROM DROPDOWN MENU AS REQUESTED */
.rd-dropdown-item:has(a[href*="pg-certification"]),
.rd-dropdown-item a[href*="pg-certification"],
.rd-dropdown-link[href*="pg-certification"],
.rd-menu.rd-navbar-dropdown li:nth-child(n+2) {
  display: none !important;
  height: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

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

.topbar-area {
  background: var(--glass-bg-topbar) !important;
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
  padding: 10px 0 !important;
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  z-index: 1001 !important;
}

.topbar-area .container {
  max-width: 1320px !important;
}

.topbar-area .row {
  align-items: center !important;
}

/* Left Info List */
.topbar-left-info {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 15px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

.topbar-left-info li {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Phone / Helpline Box (CTA) */
.topbar-left-info .call-to-action-box {
  background: var(--accent-gradient-cta) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 2px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

.topbar-left-info .call-to-action-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

.phone-box-link {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  padding: 5px 18px 5px 6px !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.phone-box-link .icon-circle {
  width: 34px !important;
  height: 34px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.phone-box-link .icon-circle i {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
}

.phone-box-link .text-content {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
}

.phone-box-link .text-content .label {
  font-size: 9.5px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  opacity: 0.95 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.phone-box-link .text-content .number {
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Email Badge */
.topbar-left-info li:not(.call-to-action-box) {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
}

.topbar-left-info li:not(.call-to-action-box) a {
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.topbar-left-info i.fa-envelope {
  color: var(--accent-orange) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
}

/* Topbar Right Links */
.topbar-right-links {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-end !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

.topbar-right-links li {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Student Portal Link */
.topbar-right-links li:first-child {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
}

/* Remove icon from Student Portal CTA */
.topbar-right-links li:first-child i,
.topbar-right-links li:first-child .fa-graduation-cap {
  display: none !important;
}

.topbar-right-links li:first-child a {
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.topbar-right-links li:first-child i {
  color: var(--accent-orange) !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
}

/* Topbar "For Working Professionals" & "International Admission" Buttons */
.topbar-right-links .btn-main,
.topbar-right-links a.btn-main,
.topbar-right-links .aplnow a {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 8px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  height: auto !important;
}

.topbar-right-links .btn-main:hover,
.topbar-right-links a.btn-main:hover,
.topbar-right-links .aplnow a:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gradient-cta) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MAIN NAVBAR STYLING
   ========================================================================== */

.rd-navbar-wrap {
  background: var(--glass-bg-navbar) !important;
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
}

.rd-navbar-main-outer {
  padding: 8px 0 !important;
}

.rd-navbar-main {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  min-height: 100px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 1320px !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  padding-left: 20px !important;
  padding-right: 20px !important;
}

/* PROMINENT LARGER LOGO STYLING (DEFAULT 100% ZOOM) */
.rd-navbar-brand {
  padding: 6px 16px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.rd-navbar-brand:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 138, 0, 0.5) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.rd-navbar-brand img {
  height: 96px !important;
  max-height: 100px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45)) !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.rd-navbar-brand:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02) !important;
}

/* Navigation Menu Links (DEFAULT 100% ZOOM) */
.rd-navbar-nav {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

.rd-nav-item {
  position: relative !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.rd-nav-link {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--nav-link-color) !important;
  padding: 10px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ZOOM LEVEL & VIEWPORT RESPONSIVE OPTIMIZATION (110%, 125%, 150% ZOOM)
   Does NOT affect default 100% zoom on standard large screens
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1450px) {
  .topbar-area .container,
  .rd-navbar-main {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding-left: 15px !important;
    padding-right: 15px !important;
  }
  .rd-navbar-brand img {
    height: 72px !important;
    max-height: 75px !important;
  }
  .rd-navbar-main {
    min-height: 80px !important;
  }
  .rd-navbar-nav {
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .rd-nav-link {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
  }
  .phone-box-link {
    padding: 4px 14px 4px 5px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .phone-box-link .icon-circle {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
  }
  .phone-box-link .text-content .number {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
  }
  .topbar-right-links {
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .topbar-right-links .btn-main,
  .topbar-right-links a.btn-main,
  .topbar-right-links .aplnow a {
    padding: 7px 16px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .rd-navbar-brand img {
    height: 56px !important;
    max-height: 60px !important;
  }
  .rd-navbar-main {
    min-height: 70px !important;
  }
  .rd-navbar-nav {
    gap: 3px !important;
  }
  .rd-nav-link {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    padding: 6px 9px !important;
  }
  .topbar-left-info {
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .topbar-right-links {
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .topbar-right-links .btn-main,
  .topbar-right-links a.btn-main,
  .topbar-right-links .aplnow a {
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
  }
}

.rd-nav-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Active Nav Item */
.rd-nav-item.active .rd-nav-link {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: var(--accent-gradient-glass) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.rd-nav-item.active .rd-nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 3px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 18px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-orange);
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-orange);
}

/* Dropdown Menu Styling */
.rd-navbar-dropdown {
  background: rgba(10, 18, 38, 0.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(22px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-glow) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2) !important;
  padding: 8px !important;
  margin-top: 10px !important;
  min-width: 200px !important;
}

.rd-dropdown-item {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.rd-dropdown-link {
  color: #e2e8f0 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  padding: 10px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  display: block !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.rd-dropdown-link:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.28) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding-left: 22px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA BUTTONS IN NAVBAR: APPLY NOW + INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Clean parent LI for both CTA items */
.rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow,
.rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow.dskbn,
.rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow.d-none.d-md-block {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin-left: 8px !important;
  float: none !important;
}

.rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow.dskbn a,
.rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow a[href*="admission.iitp-tle.com"] {
  background: var(--accent-gradient-cta) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 11px 26px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow.dskbn a:hover,
.rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow a[href*="admission.iitp-tle.com"]:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.7), 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ── INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS — secondary outlined CTA pill ── */
.rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow.d-none.d-md-block a,
.rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow.d-none.d-md-block .btn-main {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.75) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25), inset 0 0 10px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.06) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
}

.rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow.d-none.d-md-block a:hover,
.rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow.d-none.d-md-block .btn-main:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gradient-cta) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.55) !important;
}

/* Hamburger Toggle Button */
.rd-navbar-toggle {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  display: none !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.rd-navbar-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-orange) !important;
}

.rd-navbar-toggle span,
.rd-navbar-toggle span::before,
.rd-navbar-toggle span::after {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SMOOTH STICKY NAVBAR
   Triggered on scroll by js/navbar-sticky.js (.is-stuck / .nav-is-sticky)
   ========================================================================== */

header.page-header,
.section.page-header {
  min-height: auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
}

/* Default state transition */
.rd-navbar-wrap {
  transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

/* Sticky state — fixed at top with glass backdrop & compact height */
.rd-navbar-wrap.is-stuck,
.rd-navbar-wrap.nav-is-sticky,
.rd-navbar--is-stuck,
.rd-navbar-stuck,
.is-stuck {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  max-height: max-content !important;
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: rgba(6, 12, 28, 0.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 138, 0, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) !important;
  animation: navbarSlideDown 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards !important;
}

/* Compact sticky header container — remove extra top/bottom space */
.rd-navbar-wrap.is-stuck .rd-navbar-main-outer,
.rd-navbar-wrap.nav-is-sticky .rd-navbar-main-outer,
.rd-navbar--is-stuck .rd-navbar-main-outer,
.rd-navbar-stuck .rd-navbar-main-outer,
.is-stuck .rd-navbar-main-outer {
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
}

.rd-navbar-wrap.is-stuck .rd-navbar-main,
.rd-navbar-wrap.nav-is-sticky .rd-navbar-main,
.rd-navbar--is-stuck .rd-navbar-main,
.rd-navbar-stuck .rd-navbar-main,
.is-stuck .rd-navbar-main {
  min-height: 82px !important;
  height: 82px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 1320px !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  padding-left: 20px !important;
  padding-right: 20px !important;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
}

/* Sticky logo height set to exactly 70px */
.rd-navbar-wrap.is-stuck .rd-navbar-brand,
.rd-navbar-wrap.nav-is-sticky .rd-navbar-brand,
.rd-navbar--is-stuck .rd-navbar-brand,
.rd-navbar-stuck .rd-navbar-brand,
.is-stuck .rd-navbar-brand {
  padding: 4px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.rd-navbar-wrap.is-stuck .rd-navbar-brand img,
.rd-navbar-wrap.nav-is-sticky .rd-navbar-brand img,
.rd-navbar--is-stuck .rd-navbar-brand img,
.rd-navbar-stuck .rd-navbar-brand img,
.is-stuck .rd-navbar-brand img {
  height: 70px !important;
  max-height: 70px !important;
  width: auto !important;
}

/* Vertically aligned navigation links & CTA in sticky state */
.rd-navbar-wrap.is-stuck .rd-nav-link,
.rd-navbar-wrap.nav-is-sticky .rd-nav-link,
.rd-navbar--is-stuck .rd-nav-link,
.rd-navbar-stuck .rd-nav-link,
.is-stuck .rd-nav-link {
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.rd-navbar-wrap.is-stuck .rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow a,
.rd-navbar-wrap.nav-is-sticky .rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow a,
.rd-navbar--is-stuck .rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow a,
.is-stuck .rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow a {
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

@keyframes navbarSlideDown {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
  }

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

/* Prevent content jump — add padding-top to body when sticky */
body.nav-sticky-active {
  padding-top: 0;
  /* RD Navbar handles this via its clone mechanism */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Laptop Screens (992px to 1199px) */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
  .rd-navbar-main {
    max-width: 1140px !important;
    padding-left: 15px !important;
    padding-right: 15px !important;
  }

  .rd-navbar-brand img {
    height: 85px !important;
    max-height: 90px !important;
  }

  .topbar-left-info {
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .topbar-right-links {
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .rd-nav-link {
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }

  .rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow a,
  .rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow.dskbn a {
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Screens (< 992px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  /* Clean Mobile Header Bar */
  .rd-navbar-fixed .rd-navbar-panel,
  div.rd-navbar-panel {
    height: 90px !important;
    padding: 6px 16px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 8, 20, 0.98) 0%, rgba(6, 12, 28, 0.96) 100%) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    z-index: 999999 !important;
  }

  .rd-navbar-wrap.is-stuck .rd-navbar-panel,
  .rd-navbar-wrap.nav-is-sticky .rd-navbar-panel,
  .rd-navbar--is-stuck .rd-navbar-panel,
  .rd-navbar-stuck .rd-navbar-panel,
  .is-stuck div.rd-navbar-panel {
    height: 58px !important;
    padding: 4px 14px !important;
  }

  .rd-navbar-brand {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    order: 1 !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
  }

  .rd-navbar-brand img {
    height: 76px !important;
    max-height: 80px !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }

  .rd-navbar-wrap.is-stuck .rd-navbar-brand img,
  .rd-navbar-wrap.nav-is-sticky .rd-navbar-brand img,
  .rd-navbar--is-stuck .rd-navbar-brand img,
  .rd-navbar-stuck .rd-navbar-brand img,
  .is-stuck .rd-navbar-brand img {
    height: 45px !important;
    max-height: 46px !important;
  }

  .rd-navbar-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    position: relative !important;
    top: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    order: 2 !important;
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
    z-index: 1000000 !important;
  }

  /* Clean Topbar Layout (max-width: 991px): Row 1 = Helpline + Email | Row 2 = Student Portal + Working Professionals */
  .topbar-area {
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
  }

  .topbar-area .row {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .topbar-area .col-md-6 {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Row 1: Helpline + Email side-by-side in 1 clean row */
  .topbar-left-info {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Row 2: Student Portal + Working Professionals side-by-side in 1 clean row */
  .topbar-right-links {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .topbar-left-info li,
  .topbar-right-links li {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    flex: 0 1 auto !important;
  }

  /* Compact Helpline Pill */
  .topbar-left-info .call-to-action-box {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    padding: 3px 12px 3px 5px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  }

  .phone-box-link {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }

  .phone-box-link .icon-circle {
    width: 24px !important;
    height: 24px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  }

  .phone-box-link .icon-circle i {
    font-size: 11px !important;
  }

  .phone-box-link .text-content .label {
    font-size: 7.5px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
  }

  .phone-box-link .text-content .number {
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
  }

  /* Compact Email Pill */
  .topbar-left-info li:not(.call-to-action-box) {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .topbar-left-info li:not(.call-to-action-box) a {
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }

  .topbar-left-info i.fa-envelope {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    color: var(--accent-orange) !important;
  }

  /* Compact Right CTA Pills */
  .topbar-right-links li a,
  .topbar-right-links li:first-child a,
  .topbar-right-links .btn-main,
  .topbar-right-links a.btn-main {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .topbar-right-links li:first-child a {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }

  .topbar-right-links .btn-main,
  .topbar-right-links a.btn-main {
    background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.18) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.45) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }

  .topbar-right-links li:first-child a {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }

  .topbar-right-links .btn-main,
  .topbar-right-links a.btn-main {
    background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.18) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.45) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }

  /* Full-Width Mobile Navigation Drawer Overlay */
  .rd-navbar-nav-wrap,
  .rd-navbar-fixed .rd-navbar-nav-wrap {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 60px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    height: calc(100vh - 60px) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 12, 28, 0.98) 0%, rgba(10, 18, 38, 0.98) 100%) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 138, 0, 0.3) !important;
    padding: 24px 20px 40px 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transform: translateY(-10px) !important;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease !important;
    z-index: 999998 !important;
  }

  .rd-navbar-nav-wrap.active,
  .rd-navbar-fixed .rd-navbar-nav-wrap.active {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }

  /* Nav Links in Mobile Drawer */
  .rd-navbar-nav {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .rd-nav-item {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .rd-nav-link {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    padding: 14px 20px !important;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #f8fafc !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  }

  .rd-nav-link:hover,
  .rd-nav-item.active .rd-nav-link {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 100%) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.5) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2) !important;
  }

  /* Completely hide all floating pseudo-element lines and JS submenu toggles on mobile */
  .rd-nav-item .rd-nav-link::after,
  .rd-nav-item.active .rd-nav-link::after,
  .rd-nav-link::after,
  .rd-navbar-submenu-toggle,
  .rd-menu-toggle,
  span.rd-navbar-submenu-toggle {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    width: 0 !important;
    height: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Dropdown Accordion Container */
  .rd-nav-item:has(.rd-navbar-dropdown) {
    position: relative !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .rd-nav-item:has(.rd-navbar-dropdown)>.rd-nav-link {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  /* Neat white chevron icon right-aligned INSIDE the nav button pill */
  .rd-nav-item:has(.rd-navbar-dropdown)>.rd-nav-link::before {
    content: '\f107' !important;
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free' !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease !important;
    order: 10 !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
  }

  .rd-nav-item.active-dropdown>.rd-nav-link::before,
  .rd-nav-item.opened>.rd-nav-link::before {
    transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
    color: #ff7a00 !important;
  }

  /* WHEN CLOSED: 100% hidden, zero margin, zero padding, no border lines */
  .rd-navbar-nav-wrap .rd-navbar-dropdown,
  .rd-navbar-fixed .rd-navbar-dropdown,
  .rd-nav-item:not(.active-dropdown):not(.opened)>.rd-navbar-dropdown {
    display: none !important;
    height: 0 !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  /* WHEN OPENED: Spacious glass sub-card */
  .rd-nav-item.active-dropdown>.rd-navbar-dropdown,
  .rd-nav-item.opened>.rd-navbar-dropdown,
  .rd-navbar-dropdown.active,
  .rd-navbar-dropdown.opened {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    padding: 10px !important;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 40, 0.95) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.45) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 0 12px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .rd-dropdown-item {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  }

  .rd-dropdown-item.d-none,
  .rd-dropdown-item:has(a[style*="display:none"]),
  .rd-dropdown-item:has(a[style*="display: none"]) {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .rd-dropdown-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .rd-dropdown-link {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  .rd-dropdown-link:hover,
  .rd-dropdown-item.active .rd-dropdown-link {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) 0%, rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.15) 100%) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.6) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding-left: 20px !important;
  }

  /* Mobile CTA Buttons in Drawer */
  .rd-nav-item.aplnow {
    margin-top: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .rd-nav-item.aplnow a,
  .rd-nav-item.aplnow .rd-nav-link {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 13px 20px !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .rd-nav-item.aplnow.dskbn a,
  .rd-nav-item.aplnow.dskbn .rd-nav-link {
    background: var(--accent-gradient-cta) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45) !important;
  }

  /* International Admissions CTA Button in Mobile Drawer */
  .rd-nav-item.aplnow.d-none.d-md-block,
  .rd-nav-item.aplnow:has(a[href*="international"]) {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
  }

  .rd-nav-item.aplnow.d-none.d-md-block a,
  .rd-nav-item.aplnow.d-none.d-md-block .btn-main,
  .rd-nav-item.aplnow a[href*="international"] {
    display: flex !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.75) !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Lower z-index of floating chat widgets when mobile menu is active */
  .whatsapp_float,
  #chat-widget-container,
  .chat-widget-wrapper {
    z-index: 9999 !important;
  }

  body:has(.rd-navbar-nav-wrap.active) .whatsapp_float,
  body:has(.rd-navbar-nav-wrap.active) #chat-widget-container,
  body:has(.rd-navbar-nav-wrap.active) #ui-to-top,
  .rd-navbar-nav-wrap.active~.whatsapp_float {
    z-index: 99 !important;
    opacity: 0.15 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile Screens (< 575px) */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .rd-navbar-brand img {
    height: 60px !important;
    max-height: 64px !important;
  }

  /* Single Row Layout for Admission Helpline & Email */
  .topbar-left-info {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .topbar-left-info li {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Compact Helpline Pill */
  .topbar-left-info .call-to-action-box {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: auto !important;
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    padding: 3px 10px 3px 5px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  }

  .phone-box-link {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }

  .phone-box-link .icon-circle {
    width: 24px !important;
    height: 24px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  }

  .phone-box-link .icon-circle i {
    font-size: 11px !important;
  }

  .phone-box-link .text-content .label {
    font-size: 7.5px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
  }

  .phone-box-link .text-content .number {
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
  }

  /* Compact Email Pill */
  .topbar-left-info li:not(.call-to-action-box) {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .topbar-left-info li:not(.call-to-action-box) a {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }

  .topbar-left-info i.fa-envelope {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: var(--accent-orange) !important;
  }

  /* Single Row / Multi-CTA Responsive Layout for Student Portal, For Working Professionals & International Admission */
  .topbar-right-links {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 6px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .topbar-right-links li {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .topbar-right-links li a,
  .topbar-right-links li:first-child a,
  .topbar-right-links .btn-main,
  .topbar-right-links a.btn-main {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .topbar-right-links li:first-child a {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }

  .topbar-right-links .btn-main,
  .topbar-right-links a.btn-main {
    background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.4) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }

  @media (max-width: 575px) {
    .topbar-right-links {
      gap: 6px 6px !important;
    }

    .topbar-right-links li a,
    .topbar-right-links li:first-child a,
    .topbar-right-links .btn-main,
    .topbar-right-links a.btn-main {
      padding: 5px 10px !important;
      font-size: 10px !important;
    }
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM REDESIGN: WELCOME TO IIT PATNA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.welcome-section {
  position: relative !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 50%, #e2e8f0 100%) !important;
  padding: 45px 0 !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
}

/* Ambient Background Glow Effects for Light BG */
.welcome-section::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -100px !important;
  left: -100px !important;
  width: 450px !important;
  height: 450px !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.welcome-section::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: -100px !important;
  right: -100px !important;
  width: 500px !important;
  height: 500px !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 27, 62, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* Left Glass Card Wrapper */
.welcome-card-wrapper {
  background: rgba(10, 20, 42, 0.88) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 30px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.14),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  padding: 30px 32px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}

.welcome-card-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    0 0 40px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.22) !important;
}

/* Top Orange Accent Line */
.welcome-card-wrapper::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 3px !important;
  background: var(--accent-gradient-cta) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

/* Title & Headers */
.welcome-card-wrapper .section-title {
  padding: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.welcome-card-wrapper .section-title h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 26px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.welcome-card-wrapper .section-title h2 span {
  background: var(--accent-gradient-cta) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.welcome-card-wrapper .section-title>span {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.welcome-card-wrapper .section-title>span b {
  color: #ff9100 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Paragraph Text */
.welcome-card-wrapper .text-justify p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #e2e8f0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.welcome-card-wrapper .text-justify p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.welcome-card-wrapper .text-justify a {
  color: #ff9100 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  padding: 1px 8px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 5px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.35) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.welcome-card-wrapper .text-justify a:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gradient-cta) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Right Side Glass Image Card */
.welcome-img-card {
  position: relative !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 380px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.14) !important;
}

.welcome-card-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center top !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease !important;
}

.welcome-img-card:hover .welcome-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.03) !important;
}

.welcome-img-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 12, 29, 0.1) 0%, rgba(6, 12, 29, 0.75) 100%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* Floating Glass Badge on Image */
.welcome-img-badge {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 20px !important;
  left: 20px !important;
  right: 20px !important;
  background: rgba(10, 20, 42, 0.90) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 12px 18px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.welcome-img-badge i {
  font-size: 22px !important;
  color: #ff9100 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15) !important;
  padding: 10px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
}

.welcome-img-badge strong {
  display: block !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
}

.welcome-img-badge span {
  display: block !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO CAROUSEL / SLIDER EXTRA SPACE FIX
   ========================================================================== */

#heroCarousel,
.carousel {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.carousel-inner,
.carousel-item {
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
}

.carousel-item img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  max-height: none !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: top center !important;
  display: block !important;
  filter: brightness(98%) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .carousel-item img {
    max-height: none !important;
    object-position: top center !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .carousel-item img {
    max-height: none !important;
    object-position: top center !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM REDESIGN: THE IIT PATNA ADVANTAGE SECTION (LIGHT GLASS)
   ========================================================================== */

.advantage-section {
  position: relative !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%) !important;
  padding: 65px 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

/* Subtle background glows */
.advantage-section::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important;
  width: 600px !important;
  height: 600px !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.advantage-section .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 45px !important;
}

.advantage-section .section-title h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 32px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.advantage-section .section-title h2 .accent-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.advantage-section .section-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  max-width: 620px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

/* Light Glassmorphism Advantage Card */
.advantage-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 32px 24px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

.advantage-card::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 3px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b00, #ff9100) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease !important;
}

.advantage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 45px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12),
    0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
}

.advantage-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Icon Box */
.advantage-icon-box {
  width: 64px !important;
  height: 64px !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.05) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.2) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease !important;
}

.advantage-card:hover .advantage-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
}

.advantage-icon-box i {
  font-size: 26px !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  transition: color 0.35s ease !important;
}

.advantage-card:hover .advantage-icon-box i {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Card Content Typography */
.advantage-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
}

.advantage-desc {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .advantage-section {
    padding: 45px 0 !important;
  }

  .advantage-card {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
  }

  .advantage-section .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM REDESIGN: OUR PROGRAMS SECTION (LIGHT EXECUTIVE GLASS & GEOMETRIC BG)
   ========================================================================== */

.programs-section {
  position: relative !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 50%, #f1f5f9 100%) !important;
  padding: 40px 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

/* Subtle Geometric SVG Grid Pattern Overlay */
.geo-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 40px 40px !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  opacity: 0.6 !important;
}

/* Floating Geometric Accent Shapes */
.geo-shape {
  position: absolute !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
}

.geo-shape-1 {
  top: -50px !important;
  left: -50px !important;
  width: 300px !important;
  height: 300px !important;
  transform: rotate(45deg) !important;
}

.geo-shape-2 {
  bottom: -70px !important;
  right: -70px !important;
  width: 380px !important;
  height: 380px !important;
  transform: rotate(25deg) !important;
  border-color: rgba(13, 27, 62, 0.1) !important;
}

.geo-shape-3 {
  top: 35% !important;
  right: 8% !important;
  width: 160px !important;
  height: 160px !important;
  transform: rotate(60deg) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Section Header */
.programs-section .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.geo-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.3) !important;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

.programs-section .section-title h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 34px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.programs-section .section-title h2 .accent-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.programs-section .section-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  max-width: 640px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

/* Light Glassmorphism Program Card Container */
.program-card-2026 {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  position: relative !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

.program-card-2026::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 3px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b00, #ff9100) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
}

.program-card-2026:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 50px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.14),
    0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
}

.program-card-2026:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Image Header Wrapper */
.program-img-wrapper {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 215px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.program-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center !important;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

.program-card-2026:hover .program-img {
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}

.program-img-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65) 100%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.program-tag {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 16px !important;
  left: 16px !important;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  color: #ff9100 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
}

/* Overlapping Icon Badge */
.program-icon-badge {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: -16px !important;
  right: 24px !important;
  width: 56px !important;
  height: 56px !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.program-card-2026:hover .program-icon-badge {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg) !important;
}

.program-icon-badge i {
  font-size: 24px !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Card Body Content */
.program-card-body {
  padding: 28px 24px 28px 24px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

.program-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.program-card-2026:hover .program-title {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
}

.program-desc {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.8px !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

/* Program Button CTA */
.program-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 12px 26px !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  align-self: flex-start !important;
}

.program-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a00 0%, #ffa000 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.5) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.program-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.program-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .programs-section {
    padding: 50px 0 !important;
  }

  .programs-section .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }

  .program-card-body {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM REDESIGN: WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR SECTION (ULTRA GLASS - COMPACT)
   ========================================================================== */

.program-for-section {
  position: relative !important;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #040814 0%, #0a1634 50%, #040814 100%) !important;
  padding: 35px 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.program-for-section .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 22px !important;
}

.program-for-section .section-title h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 34px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.program-for-section .section-title h2 .accent-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.program-for-section .section-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  max-width: 620px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

/* Compact Luminous Glassmorphism Card */
.program-for-card {
  background: rgba(15, 25, 50, 0.55) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(200%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(200%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 22px 20px !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25),
    inset 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

.program-for-card::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 3px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b00, #ff9100) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease !important;
}

.program-for-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  background: rgba(20, 35, 70, 0.72) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.5) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 30px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

.program-for-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Icon Box Badge */
.program-for-icon {
  width: 52px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2) 0%, rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.06) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.3) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.18), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease !important;
}

.program-for-card:hover .program-for-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
}

.program-for-icon i {
  font-size: 21px !important;
  color: #ff9100 !important;
  transition: color 0.35s ease !important;
}

.program-for-card:hover .program-for-icon i {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Card Content Typography */
.program-for-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 16.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.program-for-card:hover .program-for-title {
  color: #ff9100 !important;
}

.program-for-desc {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .program-for-section {
    padding: 30px 0 !important;
  }

  .program-for-card {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
  }

  .program-for-section .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 22px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM REDESIGN: THIS IS IIT PATNA SECTION (CONTENT CARD & 3D VIDEO)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Outer Section Layout & Background Preservation */
.ptin-1-welcome-section {
  padding: 55px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

/* Left Content Glass Card */
.ptin-1-content-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 32px 30px !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}

.ptin-1-content-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12),
    0 0 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Tag Badge */
.iitp-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.25) !important;
  padding: 5px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

/* Title & Underline */
.ptin-1-welcome-section .ptin-1-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 32px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.ptin-1-welcome-section .ptin-1-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.ptin-1-description {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.ptin-1-subtext {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

/* Highlights List */
.iitp-highlights-list {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.iitp-highlight-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
}

.iitp-highlight-item i {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
}

/* Tagline Banner Box */
.ptin-1-tagline {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.03) 100%) !important;
  border-left: 3.5px solid #ff7a00 !important;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.ptin-1-tagline i {
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
}

/* Right Side 3D Floating Glass Video Card */
.video-glass-card {
  background: rgba(10, 20, 42, 0.92) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 14px !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    0 0 35px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}

.video-glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 32px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
    0 0 45px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.video-glass-header {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  padding: 6px 10px 12px 10px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.video-live-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ff9100 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15) !important;
  padding: 3px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
}

.live-pulse {
  width: 7px !important;
  height: 7px !important;
  background-color: #ff9100 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ff9100 !important;
  animation: pulse-glow 1.5s infinite !important;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.25);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
}

.video-title-text {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
}

.video-embed-container {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.ptin-1-welcome-section .ptin-1-main-video {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 330px !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  display: block !important;
  border: none !important;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ptin-1-welcome-section .ptin-1-title {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }

  .ptin-1-main-video {
    height: 260px !important;
  }

  .ptin-1-content-card {
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM REDESIGN: STUDENTS QUOTES SECTION (LIGHT GLASS & GEOMETRIC BG)
   ========================================================================== */

.students-quotes-section {
  position: relative !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 50%, #f1f5f9 100%) !important;
  padding: 40px 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

.students-quotes-section .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.students-quotes-section .section-title h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 34px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.students-quotes-section .section-title h2 .accent-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.students-quotes-section .section-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  max-width: 640px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

/* Owl Carousel Equal Height Flex Container */
.students-quotes-section .owl-stage {
  display: flex !important;
}

.students-quotes-section .owl-item {
  display: flex !important;
  flex: 1 0 auto !important;
}

.students-quotes-section .blog_item {
  width: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
}

.students-quotes-section .owl-stage-outer {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding: 10px 0 !important;
}

/* Compact Light Glassmorphism Quote Card with Equal Height */
.quote-card-2026 {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 22px 18px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

.quote-card-2026::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 3px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b00, #ff9100) !important;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0 !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease !important;
}

.quote-card-2026:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 40px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12),
    0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
}

.quote-card-2026:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Avatar Wrapper */
.quote-avatar-wrapper {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 72px !important;
  height: 72px !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.quote-avatar {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
}

.quote-badge-icon {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  right: -2px !important;
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 9.5px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Card Content Flex Container */
.quote-card-body {
  width: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

.quote-author {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin-bottom: 3px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
}

.quote-program {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.2) !important;
  padding: 2px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.quote-text {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

.quote-read-more {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
}

.quote-read-more:hover {
  color: #ff9100 !important;
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

.quote-read-more:hover {
  color: #ff9100 !important;
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

/* Carousel Wrapper Padding for Arrows & Full Card Width */
.students-quotes-section .quotes-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 0 45px !important;
}

/* Owl Carousel Navigation Buttons */
.students-quotes-section .owl-nav {
  display: block !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
}

.students-quotes-section .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.students-quotes-section .owl-nav button.owl-next {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.students-quotes-section .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
  left: 0 !important;
}

.students-quotes-section .owl-nav button.owl-next {
  right: 0 !important;
}

.students-quotes-section .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover,
.students-quotes-section .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4) !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1) !important;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .students-quotes-section {
    padding: 35px 0 !important;
  }

  .students-quotes-section .quotes-carousel-wrapper {
    padding: 0 10px !important;
  }

  .students-quotes-section .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
    left: -5px !important;
  }

  .students-quotes-section .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    right: -5px !important;
  }

  .students-quotes-section .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }

  .quote-card-2026 {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM REDESIGN: LATEST NEWS & PRESS SECTION (EXECUTIVE SHOWCASE)
   ========================================================================== */

.latest-news-section {
  position: relative !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f1f5f9 100%) !important;
  padding: 65px 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

.news-geo-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 28px 28px !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.latest-news-section .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 40px !important;
}

.latest-news-section .section-title h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 34px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.latest-news-section .section-title h2 .news-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.news-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  max-width: 650px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

/* Featured Spotlight News Card (Left Column) */
.featured-news-card {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06),
    0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

.featured-news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 50px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15),
    0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.featured-news-img-wrapper {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 240px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: #0f172a !important;
}

.featured-news-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease !important;
}

.featured-news-card:hover .featured-news-img {
  transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}

.featured-news-badge {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 14px !important;
  left: 14px !important;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  color: #ff9100 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

.featured-news-body {
  padding: 24px 26px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

.featured-news-date {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
}

.featured-news-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 19px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.featured-news-card:hover .featured-news-title {
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
}

.featured-news-excerpt {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

.featured-news-cta {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease !important;
}

.featured-news-card:hover .featured-news-cta {
  gap: 12px !important;
  color: #ff9100 !important;
}

/* News Stream List (Right Column) */
.news-stream-list {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
}

.news-stream-card {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 14px 18px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.news-stream-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 30px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1),
    0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
}

.news-stream-thumb {
  width: 95px !important;
  height: 75px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  background: #e2e8f0 !important;
}

.news-stream-thumb img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: top center !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.news-stream-card:hover .news-stream-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}

.news-stream-content {
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.news-source-tag {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 10.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) !important;
  padding: 2px 8px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  margin-bottom: 5px !important;
}

.news-stream-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: -webkit-box !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  word-break: break-word !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.news-stream-card:hover .news-stream-title {
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
}

.news-stream-arrow {
  width: 32px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #f8fafc !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.news-stream-card:hover .news-stream-arrow {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .featured-news-img-wrapper {
    height: 200px !important;
  }

  .featured-news-title {
    font-size: 17px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .latest-news-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  .latest-news-section .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }

  .news-stream-thumb {
    width: 75px !important;
    height: 60px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM REDESIGN: EXECUTIVE FOOTER (MATCHING HEADER DARK NAVY THEME)
   ========================================================================== */

.footer-linked-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 50%, #0f172a 100%) !important;
  padding: 35px 0 15px 0 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
}

.footer-glow-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 24px 24px !important;
  opacity: 0.8 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.footer-linked-2026 .relative-z {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.footer-block {
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.footer-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
}

.footer-title-badge {
  width: 3px !important;
  height: 16px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

/* Nav Links List */
.footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
}

.footer-nav-list li a {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.footer-nav-list li a i {
  font-size: 10px !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.footer-nav-list li a:hover {
  color: #ff9100 !important;
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

.footer-nav-list li a:hover i {
  transform: translateX(2px) !important;
}

/* Social Media Glass Buttons */
.footer-social-wrapper {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.footer-social-label {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.social-glass-btn {
  width: 32px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.social-glass-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Powered By Box - Bubble Box Removed */
.footer-powered-box {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.powered-label {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.powered-logo {
  max-width: 270px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  display: block !important;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) !important;
  opacity: 0.95 !important;
}

/* Contact List */
.footer-contact-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 32px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.25) !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.contact-text {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.contact-label {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 10px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  margin-bottom: 1px !important;
}

.contact-text p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  color: #e2e8f0 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.contact-link {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.contact-link:hover {
  color: #ff9100 !important;
}

/* Footer Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  margin-top: 25px !important;
  padding-top: 14px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.copyright-text {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-linked-2026 {
    padding: 25px 0 15px 0 !important;
  }

  .powered-logo {
    max-width: 160px !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom-bar {
    margin-top: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM REDESIGN: KNOW THE IITP LOGO SECTION (COMPACT & CLEAN)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section Wrapper - Compact Light Premium Theme */
.iitp-logo-section {
  position: relative !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f1f5f9 100%) !important;
  padding: 45px 0 50px 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7) !important;
}

/* Geometric Background Overlay Elements */
.logo-geo-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 24px 24px !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.logo-geo-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 48px 48px !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.logo-geo-shape {
  position: absolute !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  filter: blur(50px) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  opacity: 0.6 !important;
}

.logo-geo-shape-1 {
  width: 250px !important;
  height: 250px !important;
  top: -60px !important;
  right: -50px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.06) !important;
}

.logo-geo-shape-2 {
  width: 280px !important;
  height: 280px !important;
  bottom: -70px !important;
  left: -60px !important;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.04) !important;
}

.iitp-logo-section .z-index-2 {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* Compact Header & Pill Badge */
.logo-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 28px !important;
}

.logo-section-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.07) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.2) !important;
  padding: 4px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.06) !important;
}

.logo-section-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 28px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px !important;
  margin-top: 8px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.logo-title-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.logo-title-divider {
  width: 45px !important;
  height: 3px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  margin: 10px auto 0 auto !important;
}

/* Compact Premium Cards - Vertically Centered Horizontal Layout */
.logo-cards-row {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.logo-card-2026,
.iitp-logo-section .icon_box_style1 {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 14px 18px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 3px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

/* Card Top Subtle Accent Line */
.logo-card-2026::before,
.iitp-logo-section .icon_box_style1::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 3px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 50%, #3b82f6 100%) !important;
  opacity: 0.6 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}

.logo-card-2026:hover,
.iitp-logo-section .icon_box_style1:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 24px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1),
    0 4px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
}

.logo-card-2026:hover::before,
.iitp-logo-section .icon_box_style1:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Compact Icon Box - Positioned Left & Vertically Centered */
.iitp-logo-section .box_icon {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 247, 237, 0.95) 0%, rgba(255, 237, 213, 0.6) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.18) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.06) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.iitp-logo-section .box_icon img {
  max-width: 24px !important;
  max-height: 24px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  width: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.logo-card-2026:hover .box_icon,
.iitp-logo-section .icon_box_style1:hover .box_icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
  transform: scale(1.04) !important;
}

.logo-card-2026:hover .box_icon img,
.iitp-logo-section .icon_box_style1:hover .box_icon img {
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) !important;
}

/* Typography & Description - Positioned Right of Icon & Vertically Centered */
.iitp-logo-section .intro_desc {
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}

.iitp-logo-section .intro_desc p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Responsive Styling for Compact Logo Section */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iitp-logo-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  .logo-section-title {
    font-size: 24px !important;
  }

  .logo-card-2026,
  .iitp-logo-section .icon_box_style1 {
    padding: 16px 18px !important;
  }

  .iitp-logo-section .box_icon {
    width: 46px !important;
    height: 46px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .iitp-logo-section .box_icon img {
    max-width: 24px !important;
    max-height: 24px !important;
  }

  .iitp-logo-section .intro_desc p {
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .iitp-logo-section {
    padding: 35px 0 !important;
  }

  .logo-section-title {
    font-size: 22px !important;
  }

  .logo-section-badge {
    font-size: 10px !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
  }

  .logo-card-2026,
  .iitp-logo-section .icon_box_style1 {
    padding: 14px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM REDESIGN: DEGREE PROGRAMS CARD SECTION (LIGHT GLASSMORPHISM)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section Wrapper - Light Premium Theme */
.gl-excelerate {
  position: relative !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f1f5f9 100%) !important;
  padding: 40px 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7) !important;
}

/* Geometric Background Overlay Elements */
.gl-excelerate::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 28px 28px !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.gl-excelerate::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 400px !important;
  height: 400px !important;
  top: -100px !important;
  right: -100px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.06) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  filter: blur(60px) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .container {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* Section Title - Home Page Executive Style */
.gl-excelerate .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 0px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.program-section-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.2) !important;
  padding: 5px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.06) !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .section-title h1,
.degree-programs-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 36px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .section-title .title-accent,
.degree-programs-title .title-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.program-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  max-width: 650px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

/* Flex Container for Cards */
.gl-excelerate .gl-slider-frame {
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .free-flow-list {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  gap: 30px !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .free-flow__item {
  width: 350px !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  flex: 0 0 350px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
}

/* Premium Light Glassmorphism Card Wrapper */
.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper {
  width: 100% !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05),
    0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

/* Card Top Accent Gradient Line */
.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 4px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 50%, #3b82f6 100%) !important;
  opacity: 0.7 !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 50px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12),
    0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Disable SlideInUp Animation Delay for Fast Load */
.gl-excelerate .wow,
.gl-excelerate .slideInUp,
.gl-excelerate .wow.slideInUp {
  animation-name: none !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  animation-duration: 0s !important;
  animation-delay: 0s !important;
}

/* Card Header Image Holder */
.gl-excelerate .card-img-holder {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 200px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0 !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .card-img-holder img,
.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper>img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: center !important;
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0 !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper:hover .card-img-holder img,
.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper:hover>img {
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

/* Glossy Glass Mirror Reflection Sheen Sweep Effect */
.gl-excelerate .card-img-holder::after,
.gl-excelerate .card-mirror-overlay {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: -120% !important;
  width: 65% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 25%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 75%,
      transparent 100%) !important;
  transform: skewX(-25deg) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 6 !important;
  transition: left 0.75s ease-in-out !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper:hover .card-img-holder::after,
.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper:hover .card-mirror-overlay {
  left: 150% !important;
}

/* Subtle Gradient Sheen Overlay on Image Base */
.gl-excelerate .card-img-holder::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 100%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 4 !important;
}

/* Floating Badge Icon Circle */
.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper .circle {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 172px !important;
  right: 20px !important;
  left: auto !important;
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper:hover .circle {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper .circle img {
  max-width: 24px !important;
  max-height: 24px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) !important;
}

/* Card Detail Content Container */
.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper .card-detail {
  position: relative !important;
  top: auto !important;
  bottom: auto !important;
  left: auto !important;
  right: auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: initial !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  padding: 24px 22px 22px 22px !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper .card-detail h3 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  margin-top: 4px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  min-height: 48px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper:hover .card-detail h3 {
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper .card-detail p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

/* Program Details Link Button CTA */
.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper .card-detail a.details-link {
  position: static !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
  padding: 12px 20px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper .card-detail a.details-link:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7a00 0%, #ffa000 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper .card-detail a.details-link i {
  font-size: 15px !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.gl-excelerate .card-wrapper .card-detail a.details-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .gl-excelerate {
    padding: 80px 0 !important;
  }

  .gl-excelerate .section-title h1 {
    font-size: 30px !important;
  }

  .gl-excelerate .free-flow__item {
    width: 320px !important;
    flex: 0 0 320px !important;
  }

  .gl-excelerate .card-img-holder,
  .gl-excelerate .card-wrapper>img {
    height: 180px !important;
  }

  .gl-excelerate .card-wrapper .circle {
    top: 154px !important;
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .gl-excelerate {
    padding: 80px 0 !important;
  }

  .gl-excelerate .section-title h1 {
    font-size: 24px !important;
  }

  .gl-excelerate .free-flow__item {
    width: 100% !important;
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
  }

  .gl-excelerate .card-wrapper {
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .gl-excelerate .card-img-holder,
  .gl-excelerate .card-wrapper>img {
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE NAVBAR OVERHAUL - PREVENT LOGO PEEKING & FLOATING OVERLAYS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  html.rd-navbar-fixed-linked body,
  body.rd-navbar-fixed-linked {
    position: relative !important;
  }

  .rd-navbar-fixed-linked .rd-navbar-wrap,
  .rd-navbar-fixed-linked .rd-navbar {
    z-index: 999999 !important;
  }

  /* Full 100% width mobile top bar */
  .rd-navbar-fixed .rd-navbar-panel,
  .rd-navbar-panel {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 90px !important;
    background: #060c1c !important;
    z-index: 999999 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    padding: 6px 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
  }

  .rd-navbar-brand {
    order: 1 !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
  }

  .rd-navbar-brand img {
    height: 76px !important;
    max-height: 80px !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }

  .rd-navbar-toggle {
    order: 2 !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Full-screen width mobile menu drawer */
  .rd-navbar-fixed .rd-navbar-nav-wrap,
  .rd-navbar-nav-wrap {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 64px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    height: calc(100vh - 64px) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #060c1c 0%, #0a1226 100%) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 138, 0, 0.3) !important;
    z-index: 999998 !important;
  }

  /* Prevent button truncation */
  .rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow a,
  .rd-navbar-nav .rd-nav-item.aplnow .btn-main {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM PROGRAM BANNER (MBA IN FINANCE HERO)
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section.mba-finance-hero,
.hero-section.mtech-blockchain-hero,
.hero-section.mtech-cloud-hero {
  position: relative !important;
  background: url('../img/program-empty-bg.jpg') no-repeat center center / cover !important;
  padding: 72px 0 50px 0 !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.hero-section.mba-finance-hero::before,
.hero-section.mtech-blockchain-hero::before,
.hero-section.mtech-cloud-hero::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 24, 60, 0.82) 0%, rgba(12, 34, 80, 0.65) 45%, rgba(6, 16, 42, 0.72) 100%) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.hero-section.mba-finance-hero .container,
.hero-section.mtech-blockchain-hero .container,
.hero-section.mtech-cloud-hero .container {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* Left Side Banner Content */
.banner-content-left {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding-right: 20px !important;
}

.batch-badge {
  display: inline-block !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  padding: 4px 16px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

.rank-strip-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  max-width: 470px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 2px !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.rank-strip-img {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
}

.banner-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 38px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.banner-title .title-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4)) !important;
}

.banner-features-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0 !important;
}

.banner-features-list li {
  position: relative !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #f8fafc !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

.banner-features-list li::before {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}

/* Glowing Circular Brand Icon Badge for Features */
.feature-icon-badge {
  width: 28px !important;
  height: 28px !important;
  min-width: 28px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.28) 0%, rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.14) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.55) !important;
  color: #ff8400 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-right: 10px !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.banner-features-list li:hover .feature-icon-badge {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

/* Premium Download Brochure CTA with Mirror/Gloss Effect */
.btn-download-brochure {
  position: relative !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #0c2340 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  padding: 10px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.btn-download-brochure::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -50% !important;
  left: -75% !important;
  width: 50% !important;
  height: 200% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%) !important;
  transform: rotate(25deg) !important;
  transition: all 0.75s ease !important;
}

.btn-download-brochure:hover {
  color: #003366 !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-download-brochure:hover::after {
  left: 130% !important;
}

/* Premium Apply Now CTA Button in Banner Row */
.btn-hero-apply {
  position: relative !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff8c00 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.btn-hero-apply:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e65c00 0%, #ff7700 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.65), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-hero-apply i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.btn-hero-apply:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

/* Brochure & Share Row Alignment */
.brochure-share-row {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  margin-top: 20px !important;
}

/* Premium Share Icon Button next to Download Brochure */
.btn-hero-share,
button.btn-banner-share-inline {
  position: relative !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  min-width: 44px !important;
  min-height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  outline: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.btn-hero-share:hover,
button.btn-banner-share-inline:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.55), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.btn-hero-share i,
button.btn-banner-share-inline i {
  line-height: 1 !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.btn-hero-share:hover i,
button.btn-banner-share-inline:hover i {
  transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.15) !important;
}

/* Right Side High-End Compact Form Card */
.banner-form-right {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.banner-form-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 18px 22px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

.banner-form-card h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.banner-form-card h2 a.anc {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.banner-form-card h2 a.anc:hover {
  color: #e66000 !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

.banner-form-card .form-control {
  height: 36px !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 5px 10px !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
}

.banner-form-card .form-control:focus {
  border-color: #ff6b00 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.banner-form-card select.form-control {
  appearance: auto !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.banner-form-card .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.banner-form-card .auth-checkbox-label {
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.banner-form-card button.readon {
  width: auto !important;
  min-width: 170px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  padding: 0 32px !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin: 8px auto 10px auto !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 18px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.42) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.banner-form-card button.readon:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e66000 0%, #ff8400 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.55) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* Seats Filled Progress Bar */
.hero-section .seats-filled-wrapper {
  background: #f8fafc !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 8px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  margin-top: 6px !important;
}

.hero-section .seats-progress-track {
  flex: 1 !important;
  height: 14px !important;
  background: #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.hero-section .seats-progress-bar {
  width: 75% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,
      #ff6b00,
      #ff6b00 10px,
      #ff8a00 10px,
      #ff8a00 20px) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  animation: progressStripes 2s linear infinite !important;
}

@keyframes progressStripes {
  0% {
    background-position: 0 0;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 40px 0;
  }
}

.hero-section .seats-filled-text {
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments for MBA in Finance & M.Tech Program Banners */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .hero-section.mba-finance-hero,
  .hero-section.mtech-blockchain-hero,
  .hero-section.mtech-cloud-hero {
    padding: 155px 0 55px 0 !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }

  .banner-content-left {
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 40px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .banner-title {
    font-size: 36px !important;
  }

  .rank-strip-wrapper {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .btn-download-brochure {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    width: auto !important;
    min-width: 200px !important;
    max-width: 300px !important;
    padding: 11px 28px !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {

  .hero-section.mba-finance-hero,
  .hero-section.mtech-blockchain-hero,
  .hero-section.mtech-cloud-hero {
    padding: 100px 0 45px 0 !important;
  }

  .batch-badge {
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    padding: 5px 18px !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  }

  .banner-title {
    font-size: 30px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  }

  .banner-features-list li {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    margin-bottom: 11px !important;
    padding-left: 20px !important;
  }

  .btn-download-brochure {
    font-size: 15.5px !important;
    padding: 12px 24px !important;
  }

  .banner-form-card {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .banner-form-card h2 {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  }

  .banner-form-card .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM PROGRAMME FEATURES SECTION (DURATION, FEES, ELIGIBILITY)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM LIGHT THEME PROGRAMME FEATURES SECTION (DURATION, FEES, ELIGIBILITY)
   ========================================================================== */

section.programme-features {
  background-color: #f8fafc !important;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%) !important;
  padding: 36px 0 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

section.programme-features .feature-mn {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

section.programme-features .feature-wrapper {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 22px 20px !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
  flex: 1 1 270px !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

section.programme-features .feature-wrapper.experience-box {
  flex: 1 1 360px !important;
}

section.programme-features .feature-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
}

section.programme-features .media {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}

section.programme-features .calender-image-wrap {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  min-width: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
  margin-right: 15px !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

section.programme-features .calender-image-wrap p {
  margin: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

section.programme-features .calender-image-wrap img {
  max-width: 25px !important;
  max-height: 25px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  display: block !important;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25)) !important;
}

section.programme-features .media-body {
  flex: 1 !important;
}

section.programme-features .head-text {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  display: block !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

section.programme-features .main-text {
  display: block !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  margin-bottom: 3px !important;
}

section.programme-features .small-text {
  display: block !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

section.programme-features .media-body div {
  color: #ea580c !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  margin-top: 10px !important;
  margin-bottom: 3px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM OVERVIEW SECTION (MBA IN FINANCE DESCRIPTION CARD)
   ========================================================================== */

section.overview-section {
  padding: 50px 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f8fafc 100%) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.overview-card {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #ff6b00 !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 38px 42px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
}

.overview-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) !important;
}

.overview-section .section-title h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 34px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.overview-section .section-title h2 span,
.overview-section .section-title h2 .title-accent {
  color: #fe833a !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.overview-title-divider {
  width: 64px !important;
  height: 4px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 28px auto !important;
}

.overview-body p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  line-height: 1.8 !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

.overview-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

a.overview-link {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

a.overview-link:hover {
  color: #e66000 !important;
  border-bottom-color: #ff6b00 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .overview-card {
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .overview-section .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }

  .overview-body p {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM COURSE OBJECTIVES SECTION (DISTINCT BRAND GRADIENT THEME)
   ========================================================================== */

section#Objectives {
  background-color: #d9541e !important;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #cc4e1b 0%, #e0632a 50%, #b84112 100%) !important;
  padding: 60px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 3px solid #b84112 !important;
  border-bottom: 3px solid #b84112 !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), inset 0 -10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) !important;
}

section#Objectives h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 34px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 35px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

section#Objectives .highlights-sm-row {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 22px !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  max-width: 1240px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

section#Objectives .media-learn {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 30px 22px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  flex: 1 1 240px !important;
  max-width: 280px !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

section#Objectives .media-learn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

section#Objectives span[class^="pro-high-icon"],
section#Objectives .pro-high-icon1,
section#Objectives .pro-high-icon4,
section#Objectives .pro-high-icon5 {
  width: 62px !important;
  height: 62px !important;
  min-width: 62px !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #09132b 0%, #1e293b 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin: 0 auto 18px auto !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

section#Objectives .media-learn:hover span[class^="pro-high-icon"] {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

section#Objectives span[class^="pro-high-icon"] img {
  max-width: 28px !important;
  max-height: 28px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  display: block !important;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)) !important;
}

section#Objectives .media-body {
  width: 100% !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

section#Objectives .media-body p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section#Objectives {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  section#Objectives h2 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
    margin-bottom: 25px !important;
  }

  section#Objectives .media-learn {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    flex: 1 1 100% !important;
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM LIGHT THEME EXECUTIVE SUB-NAVBAR TABS (.scrill-head)
   ========================================================================== */

.scrill-head {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
  padding: 6px 0 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  z-index: 990 !important;
}

.scrill-head.fixed {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
}

.scrill-head .primary-tab {
  border-bottom: none !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 4px 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  scrollbar-width: none !important;
  /* Firefox */
}

.scrill-head .primary-tab::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none !important;
  /* Chrome/Safari */
}

.scrill-head .primary-tab .nav-item {
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  margin: 0 3px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.scrill-head .primary-tab.nav-tabs a.nav-link {
  position: relative !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  background: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9) !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  padding: 8px 20px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Mirror sheen sweep effect on hover */
.scrill-head .primary-tab.nav-tabs a.nav-link::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -50% !important;
  left: -75% !important;
  width: 50% !important;
  height: 200% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%) !important;
  transform: rotate(25deg) !important;
  transition: all 0.75s ease !important;
}

.scrill-head .primary-tab.nav-tabs a.nav-link:hover {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.18), 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
}

.scrill-head .primary-tab.nav-tabs a.nav-link:hover::after {
  left: 130% !important;
}

.scrill-head .primary-tab.nav-tabs a.nav-link.active,
.scrill-head .primary-tab.nav-tabs .nav-item.active a.nav-link {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.42), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM LIGHT THEME OUTCOME SECTION (SECTION #OUTCOME)
   Geometric Background Pattern Grid + White Glass Cards
   ========================================================================== */

section#Outcome {
  background-color: #f8fafc !important;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 15%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.06) 0%, transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 85%, rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px !important;
  padding: 55px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

section#Outcome h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 32px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
}

section#Outcome h2 span,
section#Outcome .news-sec h2 span {
  color: #fe833a !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

section#Outcome h3 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-bottom: 15px !important;
}

section#Outcome .double-line-bottom-centered-theme-colored-2 {
  display: none !important;
}

section#Outcome .mobilPd {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 22px 20px !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
}

section#Outcome .mobilPd:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
}

section#Outcome .mobilPd span.flt {
  width: 50px !important;
  height: 50px !important;
  min-width: 50px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.05) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) !important;
  margin-right: 0 !important;
  float: none !important;
}

section#Outcome .mobilPd span.flt img {
  max-width: 26px !important;
  max-height: 26px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  height: auto !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

section#Outcome .mobilPd h5 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* News & Announcement Section */
section#Outcome .news-sec {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 28px 22px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
}

section#Outcome .news-sec h2 {
  font-size: 24px !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

section#Outcome .news-card {
  background: #f8fafc !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 16px 18px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

section#Outcome .news-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

section#Outcome .news-card-title a.news-card-link {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
}

section#Outcome .news-card-title a.news-card-link:hover {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
}

section#Outcome .news-card-meta {
  font-size: 12px !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  margin-top: 8px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
}

section#Outcome .news-card-source {
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM LIGHT THEME PROGRAM CERTIFICATE SECTION (SECTION #CERTIFICATE)
   ========================================================================== */

section#Certificate {
  background-color: #f8fafc !important;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 32px 32px, 32px 32px !important;
  padding: 60px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

section#Certificate h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 32px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 35px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
}

section#Certificate h2 span {
  color: #fe833a !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.certificate-frame {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.certificate-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.01) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

.certificate-frame img {
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.certificate-content-card {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 36px 32px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.certificate-content-card .cert-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  width: fit-content !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

.certificate-content-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 26px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.certificate-content-card h3 .text-accent {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
}

.certificate-content-card p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-bottom: 22px !important;
}

.cert-features-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}

.cert-features-list li {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.cert-features-list li i {
  color: #10b981 !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section#Certificate {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  section#Certificate h2 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
    margin-bottom: 25px !important;
  }

  .certificate-content-card {
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
  }

  .certificate-content-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM LIGHT THEME COURSE STRUCTURE & COURSE FEES SECTION (#curriculum)
   ========================================================================== */

section#curriculum {
  background-color: #fafbfd !important;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.07) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.35) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px) !important;
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 24px 24px !important;
  padding: 60px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

section#curriculum .title-wrap-left h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 30px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  display: block !important;
}

section#curriculum .title-wrap-left h2 span {
  color: #fe833a !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  display: inline !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

section#curriculum .title-wrap-left h4 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

section#curriculum .yellow-line {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Accordion Styling (Course Structure) */
section#curriculum .card-corporate {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

section#curriculum .card-corporate:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

section#curriculum .card-corporate .card-header {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  /* padding: 16px 20px !important; */
  border: none !important;
}

section#curriculum .card-corporate .card-title a {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
}

section#curriculum .card-corporate .card-title a:hover {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
}

section#curriculum .card-corporate .card-body {
  background: #f8fafc !important;
  padding: 16px 20px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

section#curriculum .card-corporate table {
  margin: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
}

section#curriculum .card-corporate table td {
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

section#curriculum .card-corporate table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

section#curriculum .card-corporate table tr td strong {
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Time Table & Grading Policy Links */
section#curriculum .mt-4 a {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-right: 10px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

section#curriculum .mt-4 a:hover {
  background: #ff6b00 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Course Fees Table Styling */
section#curriculum .feature-box {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 20px 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

section#curriculum .feature-box .table-responsive {
  margin: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
}

section#curriculum .feature-box table {
  width: 100% !important;
  border-collapse: separate !important;
  border-spacing: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
}

section#curriculum .feature-box table thead th {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #09132b 0%, #1e293b 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 14px 8px !important;
  border: none !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  vertical-align: middle !important;
}

section#curriculum .feature-box table thead th:first-child {
  border-top-left-radius: 12px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

section#curriculum .feature-box table thead th:last-child {
  border-top-right-radius: 12px !important;
}

section#curriculum .feature-box table thead th .double-line-bottom-centered-theme-colored-2 {
  display: none !important;
}

section#curriculum .feature-box table tbody tr {
  transition: background 0.2s ease !important;
}

section#curriculum .feature-box table tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.8) !important;
}

section#curriculum .feature-box table tbody td {
  padding: 12px 8px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-left: none !important;
  border-right: none !important;
  vertical-align: middle !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

section#curriculum .feature-box table tbody td i {
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-right: 3px !important;
}

section#curriculum .feature-box table tbody td:first-child {
  text-align: left !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  white-space: normal !important;
  /* Allows title column to wrap nicely */
}

section#curriculum .feature-box table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

section#curriculum .feature-box table tbody td a {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Total Fees Executive Pill Button */
section#curriculum .biglink {
  margin-top: 28px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

section#curriculum .biglink a {
  position: relative !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 14px 32px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.42), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

section#curriculum .biglink a i {
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin: 0 2px !important;
}

/* Mirror sheen sweep effect on hover */
section#curriculum .biglink a::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -50% !important;
  left: -75% !important;
  width: 50% !important;
  height: 200% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%) !important;
  transform: rotate(25deg) !important;
  transition: all 0.75s ease !important;
}

section#curriculum .biglink a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5500 0%, #ff8500 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.55) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

section#curriculum .biglink a:hover::after {
  left: 130% !important;
}

section#curriculum .biglink a span {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  margin-top: 3px !important;
  letter-spacing: 0px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Responsive Fee Table Media Queries */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  section#curriculum .feature-box .table-responsive {
    overflow-x: visible !important;
  }

  section#curriculum .feature-box table {
    min-width: 100% !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  section#curriculum .feature-box .table-responsive {
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
  }

  section#curriculum .feature-box table {
    min-width: 520px !important;
  }

  section#curriculum {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  section#curriculum .title-wrap-left h2 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }

  section#curriculum .feature-box {
    padding: 16px 12px !important;
  }

  section#curriculum .biglink a {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    padding: 12px 28px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    min-width: 220px !important;
    max-width: 360px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM LIGHT THEME ESTEEMED FACULTY PANEL SECTION (#Director)
   ========================================================================== */

section#Director {
  background-color: #fafbfd !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  padding: 40px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

section#Director h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 32px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin-bottom: 35px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

section#Director h2 span {
  color: #fe833a !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

section#Director .double-line-bottom-centered-theme-colored-2 {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Faculty Card Grid Container (4 per row with exact 10px gap) */
section#Director .faculty-grid-row {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

section#Director .faculty-grid-row>[class*="col-"] {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  flex: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 20px 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

section#Director .faculty-grid-row>[class*="col-"]:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Image Container */
section#Director .faculty-grid-row .text-center {
  width: 100% !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
  background: #f1f5f9 !important;
}

section#Director .faculty-grid-row .text-center img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 220px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  object-position: top center !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease !important;
}

section#Director .faculty-grid-row>[class*="col-"]:hover .text-center img {
  transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}

/* Text Container */
section#Director .faculty-grid-row .mt-3 {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

section#Director .faculty-grid-row .fac-fon {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

section#Director .faculty-grid-row .fac-fon span {
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-top: 8px !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

section#Director .faculty-grid-row .fac-fon span b {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  section#Director .faculty-grid-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  section#Director {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  section#Director h2 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  }

  section#Director .faculty-grid-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  section#Director .faculty-grid-row .text-center img {
    height: 240px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM LIGHT THEME STUDENTS QUOTES SECTION (.gl-excelerate)
   ========================================================================== */

section.blog_section.gl-excelerate {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  padding: 40px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .section-title h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 32px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin-bottom: 0px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .section-title h2 span {
  color: #fe833a !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

/* Card Wrappers inside Owl Carousel - Equal Heights */
section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .owl-stage {
  display: flex !important;
}

section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .owl-item {
  display: flex !important;
  height: auto !important;
}

section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .blog_item {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  padding: 10px 5px 20px 5px !important;
}

section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .blog_item article {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 32px 24px 28px 24px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Decorative Quote Icon Watermark */
section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .blog_item article::before {
  content: '"' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -10px !important;
  right: 20px !important;
  font-family: Georgia, serif !important;
  font-size: 110px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.07) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
}

section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .blog_item article:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15), 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Student Avatar Image */
section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .blog_item figure {
  width: 90px !important;
  height: 90px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto !important;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25), 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15) !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .blog_item figure img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
}

section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .blog_item article:hover figure {
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 5px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Text Block */
section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .blog_item .text-start {
  width: 100% !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
}

section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .blog_item .text-start h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
}

section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .blog_item .text-start p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  margin-bottom: 22px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
}

/* Read More Button */
section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .blog_item .text-start a {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) !important;
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  padding: 8px 22px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .blog_item .text-start a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
}

/* Owl Nav Next/Prev Buttons */
section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .owl-nav button.owl-next {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover,
section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section.blog_section.gl-excelerate {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }

  section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  }

  section.blog_section.gl-excelerate .blog_item article {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM SUCCESS STORY SECTION (.success-story-section)
   ========================================================================== */

section.success-story-section {
  background-color: #09132b !important;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 50%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 50%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px !important;
  padding: 75px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

section.success-story-section .success-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 36px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
}

section.success-story-section .success-title .highlight-text {
  color: #fe833a !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

section.success-story-section .line-decor {
  width: 60px !important;
  height: 4px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

section.success-story-section .success-desc {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  max-width: 520px !important;
}

/* 3D Glass Video Frame Wrapper */
section.success-story-section .success-story-video-wrapper {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.18) !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  background: #000000 !important;
}

section.success-story-section .success-story-video-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 45px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

section.success-story-section .success-story-video-wrapper iframe {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  section.success-story-section {
    padding: 50px 0 !important;
  }

  section.success-story-section .success-title {
    font-size: 28px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  section.success-story-section .line-decor {
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto !important;
  }

  section.success-story-section .success-desc {
    text-align: center !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 ULTRA-EXECUTIVE PRO MIRROR ADVISOR CTA BANNER (.contact-advisor)
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-advisor {
  position: relative !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(9, 19, 43, 0.96) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98) 50%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.94) 100%) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(200%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(200%) !important;
  border-radius: 28px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), inset 0 1.5px 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), 0 0 50px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.18) !important;
  padding: 45px 50px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 45px !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

/* Ambient Radial Lighting Glows inside card */
.contact-advisor::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -50% !important;
  right: -20% !important;
  width: 350px !important;
  height: 350px !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Translucent Mirror Sheen Reflection Sweep Effect */
.contact-advisor::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -100% !important;
  left: -80% !important;
  width: 60% !important;
  height: 300% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%) !important;
  transform: rotate(30deg) !important;
  transition: all 0.85s ease !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.contact-advisor:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), inset 0 2px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), 0 0 65px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.contact-advisor:hover::after {
  left: 140% !important;
}

/* Advisor Portrait Frame */
.contact-advisor img {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
  max-width: 310px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease !important;
  order: 0 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.contact-advisor:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03) rotate(-1deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Contact Content Text Block */
.contact-content {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
  order: 1 !important;
}

.contact-content h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 32px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
}

.contact-content p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

/* Mirror Glass Enquire Now Button */
.contact-content .btn {
  position: relative !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 14px 36px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.42), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.contact-content .btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5500 0%, #ff8500 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.6) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-advisor {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    padding: 35px 24px !important;
    gap: 30px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .contact-advisor img {
    max-width: 260px !important;
  }

  .contact-content h2 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }

  .contact-content p {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL LOGO BACKGROUND BUBBLE / BOX REMOVAL
   ========================================================================== */

.rd-navbar-brand,
.rd-navbar-brand-wrap,
.footer-powered-box,
.powered-logo-wrapper,
.logo-box,
.brand-box,
a.rd-navbar-brand {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.rd-navbar-brand:hover,
.rd-navbar-brand-wrap:hover,
.footer-powered-box:hover,
.powered-logo-wrapper:hover,
.powered-logo:hover,
.logo-box:hover,
.brand-box:hover,
a.rd-navbar-brand:hover,
a.rd-navbar-brand img:hover {
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 EXECUTIVE PRO MIRROR CONTACT PAGE (contact.html)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Contact Hero Banner */
.banner.institutes-banner.contact-hero-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  background-color: #09132b !important;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 40%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 60%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px !important;
  padding: 60px 0 55px 0 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.banner.institutes-banner.contact-hero-2026 .contact-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 36px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.banner.institutes-banner.contact-hero-2026 .contact-hero-title span {
  display: inline-block !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  padding: 10px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsive Fix for Hero Banner Clearance Under Sticky Navbar */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .banner.institutes-banner.contact-hero-2026 {
    padding: 110px 0 45px 0 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .banner.institutes-banner.contact-hero-2026 .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 24px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .banner.institutes-banner.contact-hero-2026 .contact-hero-title span {
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    font-size: 22px !important;
    max-width: 95% !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .banner.institutes-banner.contact-hero-2026 {
    padding: 115px 0 40px 0 !important;
  }

  .banner.institutes-banner.contact-hero-2026 .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 20px !important;
  }

  .banner.institutes-banner.contact-hero-2026 .contact-hero-title span {
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    font-size: 19px !important;
  }
}

/* 2. Main Contact Section */
section.contact-sec-2026 {
  background-color: #fafbfd !important;
  padding: 60px 0 75px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

/* Map Mirror Wrapper */
.contact-map-wrapper-2026 {
  width: 100% !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
}

.contact-map-wrapper-2026:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

/* 3. Executive Pro Sapphire Mirror Contact Bar */
.contact-mirror-bar-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(9, 19, 43, 0.96) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.98) 50%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.94) 100%) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(200%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(200%) !important;
  border-radius: 28px !important;
  padding: 38px 34px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1.5px 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), 0 0 50px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

/* Translucent Mirror Sheen Reflection Sweep Effect */
.contact-mirror-bar-2026::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -100% !important;
  left: -80% !important;
  width: 60% !important;
  height: 300% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%) !important;
  transform: rotate(30deg) !important;
  transition: all 0.85s ease !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* Ambient Radial Orange Lighting Glow */
.contact-mirror-bar-2026::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -40% !important;
  right: -10% !important;
  width: 300px !important;
  height: 300px !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.contact-mirror-bar-2026:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), inset 0 2px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), 0 0 65px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

.contact-mirror-bar-2026:hover::after {
  left: 140% !important;
}

.contact-mirror-bar-2026 .border-right-glass {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
}

.contact-mirror-bar-2026 .c-info-item {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  padding: 10px 15px !important;
}

.contact-mirror-bar-2026 .c-icon {
  width: 52px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease !important;
}

.contact-mirror-bar-2026:hover .c-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.55) !important;
}

.contact-mirror-bar-2026 .c-text h6 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
}

.contact-mirror-bar-2026 .c-text .c-link,
a[href^="mailto:"],
.c-link {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  text-transform: lowercase !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.contact-mirror-bar-2026 .c-text .c-link:hover {
  color: #ff9100 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-mirror-bar-2026 {
    padding: 28px 20px !important;
  }

  .contact-mirror-bar-2026 .border-right-glass {
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    padding-bottom: 16px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  }

  .contact-mirror-bar-2026 .c-info-item {
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
  }

  .contact-mirror-bar-2026 .c-text h6 {
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }
}


.contact-mirror-bar-2026:hover .c-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.55) !important;
}

.contact-mirror-bar-2026 .c-text h6 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
}

.contact-mirror-bar-2026 .c-text .c-link {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  text-transform: lowercase !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.contact-mirror-bar-2026 .c-text .c-link:hover {
  color: #ff9100 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-mirror-bar-2026 {
    padding: 28px 20px !important;
  }

  .contact-mirror-bar-2026 .border-right-glass {
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    padding-bottom: 16px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  }

  .contact-mirror-bar-2026 .c-info-item {
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
  }

  .contact-mirror-bar-2026 .c-text h6 {
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING ACTION WIDGET (.whatsapp-icon & .float-btn-rght ENQUIRE NOW)
   Flexbox container positioned at fixed 50% viewport height.
   Guarantees 100% flush right alignment and exact 12px vertical gap
   at ALL browser zoom levels (90%, 100%, 110%, 125%, 150%) and resolutions.
   ========================================================================== */

.floating-action-widget {
  position: fixed !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-end !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  z-index: 9999999 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.floating-action-widget * {
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.floating-action-widget .whatsapp-icon {
  position: relative !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  top: auto !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  background: #25d366 !important;
  border-top-left-radius: 12px !important;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 12px !important;
  border-top-right-radius: 0 !important;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 24px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  z-index: 9999999 !important;
  box-shadow: -3px 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.whatsapp-icon:not(.floating-action-widget .whatsapp-icon) {
  position: fixed !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  top: calc(50% - 95px) !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  background: #25d366 !important;
  border-top-left-radius: 12px !important;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 12px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 24px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  z-index: 9999999 !important;
  box-shadow: -3px 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45) !important;
}

.floating-action-widget .whatsapp-icon:hover,
.whatsapp-icon:hover {
  background: #20bd5a !important;
  transform: translateX(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: -5px 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.floating-action-widget .float-btn-rght {
  position: relative !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  top: auto !important;
  transform: none !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  z-index: 9999999 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.float-btn-rght:not(.floating-action-widget .float-btn-rght) {
  display: none !important;
}

.floating-action-widget .float-btn-rght .btn,
.floating-action-widget .float-btn-rght span.btn,
.float-btn-rght .btn,
.float-btn-rght span.btn {
  width: 44px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-top-left-radius: 12px !important;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 12px !important;
  border-top-right-radius: 0 !important;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 16px 6px !important;
  box-shadow: -3px 4px 16px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.floating-action-widget .float-btn-rght a,
.float-btn-rght a {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl !important;
  transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.floating-action-widget .float-btn-rght:hover,
.float-btn-rght:hover {
  transform: translateX(-4px) !important;
}

.floating-action-widget .float-btn-rght:hover .btn,
.floating-action-widget .float-btn-rght:hover span.btn,
.float-btn-rght:hover .btn,
.float-btn-rght:hover span.btn {
  box-shadow: -5px 6px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

/* Mobile responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .floating-action-widget {
    right: 0 !important;
    top: 50% !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .floating-action-widget .whatsapp-icon,
  .floating-action-widget .float-btn-rght,
  .floating-action-widget .float-btn-rght .btn,
  .floating-action-widget .float-btn-rght span.btn {
    width: 42px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM ANNOUNCEMENT TICKER BAR
   ========================================================================== */

.premium-announcement-ticker-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff5e00 0%, #ff8c00 50%, #ff5e00 100%) !important;
  background-size: 200% auto !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 94, 0, 0.25) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: background-position 0.5s ease !important;
}

.premium-announcement-ticker-2026:hover {
  background-position: right center !important;
}

.premium-announcement-ticker-2026 .ticker-content {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.premium-announcement-ticker-2026 .ticker-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
  padding: 3px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

.premium-announcement-ticker-2026 .ticker-cta {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
  text-underline-offset: 3px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-left: 4px !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.premium-announcement-ticker-2026:hover .ticker-cta {
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

.premium-announcement-ticker-2026 .ticker-left-divider {
  display: inline-block !important;
  width: 2px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  margin-right: 8px !important;
  vertical-align: middle !important;
}

.premium-announcement-ticker-2026 .ticker-price-wrapper {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  margin-left: 8px !important;
}

.premium-announcement-ticker-2026 .ticker-old-price {
  display: inline-block !important;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
  padding: 2px 8px !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  text-decoration: line-through !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.premium-announcement-ticker-2026 .ticker-new-price {
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .premium-announcement-ticker-2026 {
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
  }

  .premium-announcement-ticker-2026 .ticker-content {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .premium-announcement-ticker-2026 .ticker-badge {
    font-size: 10.5px !important;
    padding: 2px 8px !important;
  }

  .premium-announcement-ticker-2026 .ticker-left-divider {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Premium Text-Only News Card styling */
.news-source-tag {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1) !important;
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

.featured-news-card.p-4 {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.featured-news-card.p-4:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 LEARNING OUTCOMES CARDS (COMPACT & ULTRA-PREMIUM)
   ========================================================================== */

.outcome-section-2026 {
  background: #f8fafc !important;
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 45px 0 !important;
}

.outcome-card-2026 {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 18px 20px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
}

.outcome-card-2026:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12), 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.outcome-icon-box {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  min-width: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.04) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.22) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.outcome-icon-box i {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.outcome-card-2026:hover .outcome-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(3deg) !important;
}

.outcome-card-2026:hover .outcome-icon-box i {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.outcome-content {
  flex: 1 !important;
}

.outcome-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.1px !important;
}

.outcome-desc {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 ESTEEMED FACULTY CAROUSEL SLIDER (#Director)
   ========================================================================== */

.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 10px 0 45px !important;
}

.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .faculty-card-item {
  height: 100% !important;
  padding: 10px 6px !important;
}

.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .faculty-card-inner {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 24px 18px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 250px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .faculty-card-inner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .faculty-card-inner img {
  width: 125px !important;
  height: 125px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  margin: 0 auto 15px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff !important;
  outline: 2px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, outline-color 0.35s ease !important;
}

.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .faculty-card-inner:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
  outline-color: #ff6b00 !important;
}

.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .fac-fon {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .fac-fon span {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* Custom Navigation Arrows */
.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .owl-nav {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 40% !important;
  left: -22px !important;
  right: -22px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
}

.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-next {
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-prev::before,
.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-next::before {
  content: none !important;
  display: none !important;
}

.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .owl-nav button i {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover,
.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover {
  background: #ff6b00 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #ff6b00 !important;
  transform: scale(1.1) !important;
}

.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .owl-nav button:hover i {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Navigation Dots Hidden */
.esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .owl-dots {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .esteemed-faculty-slider-2026 .owl-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO BANNER & ENQUIRE NOW FORM STYLING
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-wrapper .carousel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #061224 !important;
}

.hero-wrapper .carousel-inner,
.hero-wrapper .carousel-item {
  background: #061224 !important;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-wrapper .carousel-item img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 480px !important;
  max-height: 540px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  object-position: center !important;
  filter: brightness(98%);
  display: block !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

/* Position the form inside hero-wrapper */
.fixed-form {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  right: 50px !important;
  width: 370px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
  padding: 16px 20px !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  border: 2px solid #fe833a !important;
  z-index: 25 !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* Sleek Circular Carousel Controls */
.carousel-control-prev,
.carousel-control-next {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 15;
}

.carousel-control-prev {
  left: 20px;
}

.carousel-control-next {
  right: 20px;
}

.carousel-control-prev:hover,
.carousel-control-next:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  background: #fe833a;
  border-color: #fe833a;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(254, 131, 58, 0.4);
}

.form-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-title h2 {
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.form-title strong {
  color: #fe833a !important;
}

.form-title p {
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.fixed-form .form-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 8px 10px !important;
}

.fixed-form .form-group {
  position: relative !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  grid-column: span 1 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.fixed-form .form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
}

.fixed-form .form-control {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 6px 10px !important;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
}

.fixed-form .form-control:focus {
  outline: none !important;
  border-color: #fe833a !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(254, 131, 58, 0.2) !important;
}

.fixed-form .form-control::placeholder {
  color: #64748b !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
}

.fixed-form select.form-control {
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 20 20'%3e%3cpath stroke='%236b7280' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='1.5' d='M6 8l4 4 4-4'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-position: right 8px center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 10px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

.fixed-form .checkbox-container {
  margin: 10px 0 10px 0 !important;
}

.fixed-form .checkbox-group {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.fixed-form .checkbox-group input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 16px !important;
  height: 16px !important;
  accent-color: #fe833a !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.fixed-form .checkbox-group label {
  font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.fixed-form #submitBtn,
.fixed-form .submit-btn {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 10px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.fixed-form #submitBtn:hover,
.fixed-form .submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

.fixed-form .submit-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive adjustments for mobile & tablet */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-wrapper .carousel-item img {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 260px !important;
    max-height: 380px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }

  .fixed-form {
    position: relative !important;
    top: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    margin: 20px auto 25px auto !important;
    width: 94% !important;
    max-width: 440px !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .carousel-control-prev,
  .carousel-control-next {
    display: flex !important;
    top: 35% !important;
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
  }

  .carousel-control-prev {
    left: 10px !important;
  }

  .carousel-control-next {
    right: 10px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-wrapper .carousel-item img {
    min-height: 180px !important;
    max-height: 280px !important;
  }

  .fixed-form {
    padding: 14px 14px !important;
    width: 95% !important;
    margin: 15px auto 20px auto !important;
  }

  .fixed-form .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .fixed-form .form-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  }

  .fixed-form .form-title p {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  }
}

.hero-wrapper .carousel-item img {
  height: auto;
  min-height: unset;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM LIGHT THEME SKILLS COVERED & TOOLS SECTION (.skills-tools-section-2026)
   ========================================================================== */

section.skills-tools-section-2026 {
  background-color: #fafbfd !important;
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 60px 0 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

.skills-tools-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 32px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
}

/* Outer Container Cards */
.skills-card-2026,
.tools-card-2026 {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 36px 30px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.skills-card-2026:hover,
.tools-card-2026:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Card Headers */
.skills-card-header,
.tools-card-header {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  padding-bottom: 20px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
}

.skills-icon-badge,
.tools-icon-badge {
  width: 52px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.06) 100%) !important;
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

.skills-card-heading,
.tools-card-heading {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin: 0 0 2px 0 !important;
}

.skills-card-subheading,
.tools-card-subheading {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

/* Skills Grid Items */
.skills-grid-2026 {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
}

.skill-item-2026 {
  background: #f8fafc !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 18px 16px !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.skill-item-2026:hover {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #ff6b00 !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

.skill-icon-box {
  width: 40px !important;
  height: 40px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: #0f172a !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.skill-item-2026:hover .skill-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
}

.skill-info h4 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0 !important;
}

.skill-info p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
}

/* Tools Logo Grid */
.tools-grid-2026 {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
}

.tool-logo-card {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 18px 12px !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.tool-logo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.14) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
}

.tool-logo-box {
  width: 58px !important;
  height: 58px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.tool-logo-card:hover .tool-logo-box {
  transform: scale(1.1) !important;
}

.tool-logo-box img {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  max-height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
}

.tool-name {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .skills-card-2026,
  .tools-card-2026 {
    padding: 28px 20px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .skills-grid-2026 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .tools-grid-2026 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }

  .skills-tools-title {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 HOME PAGE YOUTUBE VIDEO CAROUSEL / SLIDER ("This is IIT Patna")
   ========================================================================== */
#iitp-video-slider-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

#iitp-video-slider-2026 .video-glass-card,
#iitp-video-slider-2026 .video-glass-card:hover,
#iitp-video-slider-2026 .video-embed-container,
#iitp-video-slider-2026 .ptin-1-main-video {
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.iitp-video-carousel-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-stage-outer {
  padding: 8px 0 !important;
  margin: -8px 0 !important;
}

/* Hide dots completely */
.iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-dots {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Position left and right navigation buttons */
.iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 30 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-next {
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(10, 20, 42, 0.85) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  outline: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
  margin-left: -20px !important;
}

.iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-next {
  margin-right: -20px !important;
}

.iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover,
.iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover {
  background: #ff6b00 !important;
  border-color: #ff6b00 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: scale(1.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.55) !important;
}

.iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-prev:active,
.iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-next:active {
  transform: scale(0.96) !important;
}

/* Mobile & Small Screen Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
    margin-left: -10px !important;
  }

  .iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    margin-right: -10px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

  .iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
  .iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
  }

  .iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
    margin-left: 6px !important;
  }

  .iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    margin-right: 6px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .ptin-1-welcome-section .ptin-1-main-video {
    height: 210px !important;
  }

  .iitp-video-carousel-2026 .video-glass-card {
    padding: 10px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  .iitp-video-carousel-2026 .video-glass-header {
    padding: 4px 6px 8px 6px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .iitp-video-carousel-2026 .video-title-text {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  }

  .iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
  .iitp-video-carousel-2026 .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PREMIUM MIRROR-EFFECT DESIGN FOR THE IIT ADVANTAGE PAGE (iit-advantage.html)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Inner Hero Section */
.iit-advantage-hero-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 90px 0 100px 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061224 0%, #0c1c38 60%, #15284f 100%) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.iit-advantage-hero-2026 .hero-geo-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.iit-advantage-hero-2026 .hero-geo-shape-1 {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -100px !important;
  right: -100px !important;
  width: 400px !important;
  height: 400px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
  filter: blur(40px) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.iit-advantage-hero-2026 .hero-geo-shape-2 {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: -80px !important;
  left: -80px !important;
  width: 350px !important;
  height: 350px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
  filter: blur(40px) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.advantage-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 7px 18px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  color: #ff9100 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.iit-advantage-hero-2026 h1 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 46px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

.iit-advantage-hero-2026 p.hero-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  max-width: 680px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 30px auto !important;
}

/* Premium Mirror Stat Cards Section */
.iit-stats-section-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 85px 0 !important;
  background: #f8fafc !important;
}

.iit-stat-card-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 28px 22px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.iit-stat-card-2026::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 4px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 50%, #3b82f6 100%) !important;
  opacity: 0.8 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}

/* Mirror sheen sweep overlay */
.iit-stat-card-2026::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: -120% !important;
  width: 65% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 25%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 75%,
      transparent 100%) !important;
  transform: skewX(-25deg) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transition: left 0.75s ease-in-out !important;
}

.iit-stat-card-2026:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12), 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
}

.iit-stat-card-2026:hover::after {
  left: 150% !important;
}

.iit-stat-card-2026 .stat-icon-box {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.15) 100%) !important;
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.iit-stat-card-2026:hover .stat-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.iit-stat-card-2026 h3 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 26px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.iit-stat-card-2026 p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Alumni Benefits Mirror Cards Section */
.alumni-benefits-section-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 85px 0 !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
}

.alumni-benefit-card-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.85) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 28px 24px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.alumni-benefit-card-2026::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 3px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}

.alumni-benefit-card-2026::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: -120% !important;
  width: 65% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 25%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 75%,
      transparent 100%) !important;
  transform: skewX(-25deg) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transition: left 0.75s ease-in-out !important;
}

.alumni-benefit-card-2026:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1), 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
}

.alumni-benefit-card-2026:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.alumni-benefit-card-2026:hover::after {
  left: 150% !important;
}

.alumni-benefit-card-2026 .benefit-icon-badge {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.alumni-benefit-card-2026:hover .benefit-icon-badge {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg) !important;
}

.alumni-benefit-card-2026 h4 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.alumni-benefit-card-2026:hover h4 {
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
}

.alumni-benefit-card-2026 p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Career Enhancement Services Section */
.career-services-section-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 85px 0 95px 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #edf2f7 100%) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.career-service-card-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 22px !important;
  padding: 30px 24px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.career-service-card-2026::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  height: 4px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 50%, #3b82f6 100%) !important;
  opacity: 0.8 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}

.career-service-card-2026::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: -120% !important;
  width: 65% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 25%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 75%,
      transparent 100%) !important;
  transform: skewX(-25deg) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transition: left 0.75s ease-in-out !important;
}

.career-service-card-2026:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.13), 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
}

.career-service-card-2026:hover::after {
  left: 150% !important;
}

.career-service-card-2026 .service-icon-box {
  width: 52px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.18) 100%) !important;
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.career-service-card-2026:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.career-service-card-2026 h4 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.career-service-card-2026:hover h4 {
  color: #ff7a00 !important;
}

.career-service-card-2026 p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments for IIT Advantage 2026 Sections */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iit-advantage-hero-2026 {
    padding: 60px 0 70px 0 !important;
  }

  .iit-advantage-hero-2026 h1 {
    font-size: 34px !important;
  }

  .iit-stats-section-2026,
  .alumni-benefits-section-2026,
  .career-services-section-2026 {
    padding: 55px 0 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .iit-advantage-hero-2026 {
    padding: 45px 0 55px 0 !important;
  }

  .iit-advantage-hero-2026 h1 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }

  .advantage-hero-badge {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    padding: 5px 14px !important;
  }

  .iit-stat-card-2026,
  .alumni-benefit-card-2026,
  .career-service-card-2026 {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 CAMPUS IMAGE HERO BANNER FOR iit-advantage.html
   ========================================================================== */

.iit-advantage-banner-hero-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 85px 0 0 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.88) 0%, rgba(12, 28, 56, 0.92) 100%), url('../img/iit-advant.jpg') center/cover no-repeat !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.iit-advantage-banner-hero-2026 .hero-title-container {
  padding-left: 24px !important;
  margin-bottom: 55px !important;
}

.iit-advantage-banner-hero-2026 h1.banner-heading {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 42px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
}

.iit-advantage-banner-hero-2026 .banner-stats-row {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  background: rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.6) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
}

.iit-advantage-banner-hero-2026 .banner-stat-col {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  padding: 28px 20px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.iit-advantage-banner-hero-2026 .banner-stat-col.last-col {
  border-right: none !important;
}

.iit-advantage-banner-hero-2026 .banner-stat-col:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
}

.iit-advantage-banner-hero-2026 .banner-stat-col h3 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 24px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.iit-advantage-banner-hero-2026 .banner-stat-col p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .iit-advantage-banner-hero-2026 {
    padding: 50px 0 0 0 !important;
  }

  .iit-advantage-banner-hero-2026 .hero-title-container {
    padding-left: 15px !important;
    margin-bottom: 35px !important;
  }

  .iit-advantage-banner-hero-2026 h1.banner-heading {
    font-size: 30px !important;
  }

  .iit-advantage-banner-hero-2026 .banner-stat-col {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    padding: 22px 16px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .iit-advantage-banner-hero-2026 h1.banner-heading {
    font-size: 24px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA-PREMIUM PRO CLASSIC ALUMNI BENEFITS & CAREER ENHANCEMENT SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Alumni Benefits Executive Section */
.alumni-benefits-section-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 85px 0 95px 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.alumni-benefits-section-2026 h2.section-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 36px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 50px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
}

.alumni-benefits-section-2026 .benefit-pro-card {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 94px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 22px 24px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.alumni-benefits-section-2026 .benefit-pro-card::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 4px !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  opacity: 0.8 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}

.alumni-benefits-section-2026 .benefit-pro-card::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: -120% !important;
  width: 65% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 25%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 75%,
      transparent 100%) !important;
  transform: skewX(-25deg) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transition: left 0.75s ease-in-out !important;
}

.alumni-benefits-section-2026 .benefit-pro-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12), 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
}

.alumni-benefits-section-2026 .benefit-pro-card:hover::after {
  left: 150% !important;
}

.alumni-benefits-section-2026 .benefit-icon-wrapper {
  width: 46px !important;
  height: 46px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.benefit-icon-wrapper i,
.icon-circle i {
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free", "Font Awesome 5 Free", "FontAwesome" !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 19px !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.career-pro-item-2026 .icon-circle i.fa-brands {
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Brands", "Font Awesome 5 Brands" !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

.alumni-benefits-section-2026 .benefit-pro-card:hover .benefit-icon-wrapper {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg) !important;
}

.alumni-benefits-section-2026 .benefit-text-content {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

/* Services For Career Enhancement Dark Container */
.career-enhancement-section-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 20px 0 100px 0 !important;
  background: #f8fafc !important;
}

.career-enhancement-card-2026 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061224 0%, #0c1e3d 60%, #152952 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 36px !important;
  padding: 60px 48px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.35) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.career-enhancement-card-2026::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -120px !important;
  right: -120px !important;
  width: 350px !important;
  height: 350px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
  filter: blur(50px) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.career-enhancement-card-2026 h2.card-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 36px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 50px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
}

.career-pro-item-2026 {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 96px !important;
  flex: 1 1 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 22px 24px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.career-pro-item-2026::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: -120% !important;
  width: 65% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 25%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 75%,
      transparent 100%) !important;
  transform: skewX(-25deg) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transition: left 0.75s ease-in-out !important;
}

.career-pro-item-2026:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 145, 0, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

.career-pro-item-2026:hover::after {
  left: 150% !important;
}

.career-pro-item-2026 .icon-circle {
  width: 50px !important;
  height: 50px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45) !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.career-pro-item-2026:hover .icon-circle {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg) !important;
}

.career-pro-item-2026 .service-text {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .alumni-benefits-section-2026 h2.section-title {
    font-size: 26px !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
  }

  .career-enhancement-card-2026 {
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    padding: 35px 20px !important;
  }

  .career-enhancement-card-2026 h2.card-title {
    font-size: 24px !important;
    margin-bottom: 35px !important;
  }

  .career-pro-item-2026 {
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
  }

  .career-pro-item-2026 .icon-circle {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }

  .career-pro-item-2026 .service-text {
    font-size: 14px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PRO EXECUTIVE FOOTER (MATCHING REFERENCE DESIGN SCREENSHOT)
   ========================================================================== */

.footer-2026-pro,
footer.footer-linked {
  background-color: #08101e !important;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 24px 24px !important;
  color: #e2e8f0 !important;
  padding: 65px 0 25px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro h5.footer-block-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 19px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro h5.footer-block-title .title-bar {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  margin-right: 8px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

/* Quick Links Styling */
.footer-2026-pro .footer-quick-links {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .footer-quick-links li {
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .footer-quick-links li a {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .footer-quick-links li a .link-arrow {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-right: 8px !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .footer-quick-links li a:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .footer-quick-links li a:hover .link-arrow {
  color: #ff9100 !important;
}

/* Powered By Box */
.footer-2026-pro .powered-by-label {
  color: #fe833a !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  text-transform: capitalize !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .powered-img {
  max-width: 320px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  display: block !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)) !important;
}

/* Contact Info List */
.footer-2026-pro .footer-contact-list {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .footer-contact-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .contact-badge-icon {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .contact-details {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .contact-sub-label {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .contact-text-value,
.footer-2026-pro .contact-phone-link,
.footer-2026-pro .contact-email-link {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .contact-phone-link:hover,
.footer-2026-pro .contact-email-link:hover {
  color: #ff8444 !important;
}

/* Social Connect Bar */
.footer-2026-pro .footer-social-connect {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .social-label {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .social-icons-wrap {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .social-btn {
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .social-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.6) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.footer-2026-pro .footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  padding-top: 24px !important;
  margin-top: 50px !important;
}

.footer-2026-pro .copyright-text {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer-2026-pro {
    padding: 50px 0 20px 0 !important;
  }

  .footer-2026-pro .footer-bottom-bar {
    margin-top: 36px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .footer-2026-pro .powered-img {
    max-width: 260px !important;
  }

  .footer-2026-pro .social-label {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PRO EXECUTIVE FAQ ACCORDION SECTION (MATCHING CONTACT HERO BANNER)
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-sec-2026 {
  background-color: #f8fafc !important;
  padding: 80px 0 100px 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
}

.faq-sec-2026 h2.faq-main-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 36px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
}

.faq-sec-2026 p.faq-sub-title {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  max-width: 680px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

/* Accordion Item Card */
.faq-accordion-2026 {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.faq-accordion-item::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 4px !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}

.faq-accordion-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) !important;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Header / Question */
.faq-accordion-header {
  padding: 22px 28px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  transition: background 0.3s ease !important;
}

.faq-accordion-header h3.faq-question {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-accordion-header h3.faq-question {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 36px !important;
  height: 36px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #f1f5f9 !important;
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.faq-accordion-item:hover .faq-toggle-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12) !important;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Body / Answer */
.faq-accordion-body {
  max-height: 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease !important;
  padding: 0 28px !important;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-accordion-body {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  padding: 0 28px 26px 28px !important;
}

.faq-accordion-body p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
}

.faq-accordion-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.faq-accordion-body ul {
  padding-left: 20px !important;
  margin: 10px 0 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
}

.faq-accordion-body ul li {
  font-size: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .faq-sec-2026 {
    padding: 50px 0 70px 0 !important;
  }

  .faq-sec-2026 h2.faq-main-title {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }

  .faq-accordion-header {
    padding: 18px 20px !important;
  }

  .faq-accordion-header h3.faq-question {
    font-size: 15px !important;
  }

  .faq-accordion-item.active .faq-accordion-body {
    padding: 0 20px 20px 20px !important;
  }

  .faq-accordion-body p {
    font-size: 14px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PRO EXECUTIVE CLASSIC BLOG REDESIGN (UNIFORM CARDS & ALIGNMENT)
   ========================================================================== */

.flat-blog {
  background-color: #f8fafc !important;
  padding: 65px 0 95px 0 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.flat-blog .title-section {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 36px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
  margin-bottom: 45px !important;
}

/* Equal Height Grid Setup */
.flat-blog .row {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  row-gap: 30px !important;
}

.flat-blog .row>[class*="col-"] {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

/* Uniform Executive Card Container */
.flat-blog .blog-box {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.flat-blog .blog-box::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 4px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.flat-blog .blog-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
}

.flat-blog .blog-box:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Media Image Handling */
.flat-blog .blog-box .media-element,
.flat-blog .blog-box .media-img,
.flat-blog .blog-box figure,
.flat-blog .blog-box img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 180px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease !important;
  border-top-left-radius: 18px !important;
  border-top-right-radius: 18px !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.flat-blog .blog-box:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}

/* Compact Inner Content Alignment (No Extra Blank Space) */
.flat-blog .blog-box .content {
  padding: 22px 22px 20px 22px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Uniform Blog Card Title */
.flat-blog .blog-box h3.fw-5,
.flat-blog .blog-box h3 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 16.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.42 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: -webkit-box !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3 !important;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
}

.flat-blog .blog-box h3.fw-5 a,
.flat-blog .blog-box h3 a {
  color: #0f172a !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.flat-blog .blog-box:hover h3.fw-5 a,
.flat-blog .blog-box:hover h3 a {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
}

/* Compact Bottom Learn More Button Alignment */
.flat-blog .blog-box .sc-btn-button {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  padding-top: 2px !important;
}

.flat-blog .blog-box .sc-button.btn-1,
.flat-blog .blog-box .sc-button,
.flat-blog .blog-box a.sc-button {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25) !important;
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.flat-blog .blog-box:hover .sc-button.btn-1,
.flat-blog .blog-box:hover .sc-button,
.flat-blog .blog-box:hover a.sc-button {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.6) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

.flat-blog .blog-box .sc-button span {
  color: inherit !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
}

.flat-blog .blog-box .sc-button span::after {
  content: '\f061' !important;
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free' !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.flat-blog .blog-box:hover .sc-button span::after {
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .flat-blog {
    padding: 45px 0 70px 0 !important;
  }

  .flat-blog .title-section {
    font-size: 28px !important;
    margin-bottom: 35px !important;
  }

  .flat-blog .blog-box .content {
    padding: 22px 18px 20px 18px !important;
  }

  .flat-blog .blog-box h3.fw-5,
  .flat-blog .blog-box h3 {
    font-size: 15.5px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2026 PRO EXECUTIVE MIRROR / GLASS-EFFECT BLOG DETAIL PAGE SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Banner Section */
.blog-hero-banner {
  background-color: #09132b !important;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 70%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px !important;
  padding: 70px 0 60px 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

.blog-hero-banner h1 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 34px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Glassmorphism Breadcrumbs */
.blog-breadcrumbs {
  margin: 18px auto 24px auto !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs ul {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 8px 24px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs li {
  display: inline-block !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs li a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
  opacity: 0.9 !important;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs li a:hover {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs li.active {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Author Glass Info Card */
.author-info {
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 440px !important;
  margin: 24px auto 0 auto !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 10px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border: 2px solid #ff6b00 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.3) !important;
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 2px !important;
}

.author-meta {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  margin-left: 14px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.author-meta span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 1px !important;
}

.author-meta a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.author-meta a:hover {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
}

/* Main Section & Container */
section.section-md.bg-default {
  background-color: #f8fafc !important;
  padding: 65px 0 90px 0 !important;
}

.blog-details {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 55px 50px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  line-height: 1.78 !important;
}

/* Typography & Headings */
.blog-details h2 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin-top: 45px !important;
  margin-bottom: 22px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 26px !important;
  line-height: 1.32 !important;
  position: relative !important;
  padding-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.blog-details h2::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 60px !important;
  height: 3px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b00 0%, #ff9100 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 3px !important;
}

.blog-details h3 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-top: 32px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.blog-details p {
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  line-height: 1.78 !important;
  margin-bottom: 22px !important;
}

.blog-details ul,
.blog-details ol {
  padding-left: 24px !important;
  margin-bottom: 25px !important;
}

.blog-details ul li,
.blog-details ol li {
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

/* Blockquote Mirror Style */
blockquote,
.blog-details blockquote {
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.04) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #ff6b00 !important;
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0 !important;
  padding: 24px 30px !important;
  margin: 35px 0 !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.06) !important;
}

/* Clean Executive Table of Contents System */
.toc-container {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #ff6b00 !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 35px 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.toc-container:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.toc-header {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  padding: 16px 22px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.toc-header::before {
  display: none !important;
}

.toc-header h4 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.toc-toggle {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
}

.toc-toggle i {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
}

.toc-content {
  background: #f8fafc !important;
}

.toc-list a {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.toc-list a:hover {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
}

/* Image Mirror Framing */
.resp-img,
.blog-details img {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 780px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin: 35px auto !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
}

/* Clean Executive FAQ Section inside Blog Detail Pages */
.faq-section {
  margin-top: 35px !important;
  margin-bottom: 25px !important;
}

.faq-section .toc-container {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  margin: 10px 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
}

.faq-section .toc-container:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

.faq-section .toc-header {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  padding: 16px 20px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: background 0.2s ease !important;
}

.faq-section .toc-header::before {
  display: none !important;
}

.faq-section .toc-header h4 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.faq-section .toc-toggle i {
  color: #ff6b00 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
}

.faq-section .toc-content {
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
  background: #f8fafc !important;
}

.faq-section .toc-list {
  padding: 16px 20px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.faq-section .toc-list p {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .blog-hero-banner {
    padding: 50px 0 45px 0 !important;
  }
  .blog-hero-banner h1 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
  }
  .blog-details {
    padding: 38px 28px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }
  .blog-details h2 {
    font-size: 22px !important;
  }
  .blog-details h3 {
    font-size: 18px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .blog-hero-banner {
    padding: 40px 0 35px 0 !important;
  }
  .blog-hero-banner h1 {
    font-size: 21px !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
  }
  .blog-breadcrumbs ul {
    padding: 6px 16px !important;
  }
  .blog-breadcrumbs li {
    font-size: 12px !important;
  }
  .author-info {
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    max-width: 90% !important;
  }
  .blog-details {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }
  .blog-details p {
    font-size: 15px !important;
  }
}