:root {
        --brand-deep: #0B192C;
        --brand-mid: #1E3E62;
        --brand-accent: #f1571e;
        --gold-glow: #F1C40F;
        --canvas-gray: #F8FAFC;
        --slate-text: #334155;
        --muted-slate: #64748B;
        --glass-white: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    }

    body {
        font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
        background-color: var(--canvas-gray);
        color: var(--slate-text);
        overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    .modern-serif { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-style: italic; }

    /* ===== Hero ===== */
    .hero-split-wrapper {
        background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, #314663 0%, var(--brand-deep) 100%);
        color: #ffffff;
        position: relative;
    }
	.bg-theme-primary{
		background-color:var(--slate-text);
	}
    .hero-split-wrapper::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
        background-size: 40px 40px;
    }
    .hero-carousel-frame { border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); position: relative; }
    .hero-carousel-frame .item { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    .hero-carousel-frame .item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; /* animation: hero-kenburns 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate; */ }
    @keyframes hero-kenburns { 0% { transform: scale(1); } 100% { transform: scale(1.08); } }
    .hero-carousel-frame .owl-dots { position: absolute; bottom: 18px; left: 0; right: 0; display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; z-index: 4; }
    .hero-carousel-frame .owl-dot span { width: 8px; height: 8px; margin: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); border-radius: 50%; display: block; transition: all 0.35s ease; }
    .hero-carousel-frame .owl-dot.active span { width: 26px; border-radius: 50px; background: var(--gold-glow); }
    .hero-carousel-frame .item .slide-caption {
        position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
        padding: 30px 28px 20px; background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%, transparent 100%);
    }

    /* Floating quick-stat strip that overlaps the hero bottom edge (EnrolFast highlight style) */
    .quick-stat-strip {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 3;
        margin-top: -55px;
    }
    .quick-stat-card {
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -15px rgba(11,25,44,0.25);
        padding: 24px 10px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .quick-stat-card .stat-num { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--brand-deep); line-height: 1; }
    .quick-stat-card .stat-num span { color: var(--brand-accent); }
    .quick-stat-card .stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted-slate); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; }

    /* ===== Marquee ===== */
    .notification-marquee { background-color: var(--brand-deep); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 12px 0; overflow: hidden; width: 100%; }
    .marquee-wrapper { display: flex; width: max-content; }
    .marquee-content { display: flex; flex-shrink: 0; align-items: center; animation: marquee-scroll 32s linear infinite; }
    .notification-marquee:hover .marquee-content { animation-play-state: paused; }
    .marquee-content span.mq-item { padding: 0 40px; white-space: nowrap; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; opacity: 0.9; }
    .marquee-content span.mq-item i { color: var(--gold-glow); margin-right: 8px; }
    @keyframes marquee-scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0%); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

    /* ===== Section titles ===== */
    .edu-section-title { font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--brand-mid); letter-spacing: -1px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .edu-section-title span { color: var(--brand-accent); }
    .edu-title-bar { width: 80px; height: 5px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-glow), var(--brand-accent)); margin: 0 auto 45px auto; border-radius: 10px; }
    .text-start .edu-title-bar { margin: 0 0 45px 0; }

    /* ===== Buttons ===== */
    .btn-edu-gold { background: var(--gold-glow); color: var(--brand-deep); font-weight: 700; border: none; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(241, 196, 15, 0.4); transition: all 0.3s ease; }
    .btn-edu-gold:hover { background: #ffffff; color: var(--brand-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-edu-outline { background: transparent; color: #ffffff; border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); font-weight: 600; backdrop-filter: blur(4px); transition: all 0.3s ease; }
    .btn-edu-outline:hover { background: #ffffff; color: var(--brand-deep); border-color: #ffffff; }

    /* ===== Generic premium card ===== */
    .edu-premium-card { background: #ffffff; border-radius: 24px; border: 1px solid rgba(15, 76, 129, 0.08); box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.02), 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    .edu-premium-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(11,25,44,0.12); border-color: rgba(30,62,98,0.2); }

    /* ===== Partner / accreditation logo strip ===== */
    .partner-logo-strip { background: #fff; }

    /* ===== Modern infinite logo carousel (used for university + placement partners) ===== */
    .logo-marquee {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
        mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
    }
    .logo-track { display: flex; width: max-content; align-items: center; animation: logo-scroll 26s linear infinite; }
    .logo-marquee:hover .logo-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
    .logo-track.reverse { animation-direction: reverse; animation-duration: 32s; }
    @keyframes logo-scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

    .logo-chip {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin: 0 14px;
        height: 84px;
        min-width: 170px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        background: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid rgba(15,76,129,0.08);
        border-radius: 18px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -15px rgba(11,25,44,0.15);
        /* filter: grayscale(100%);
        opacity: 0.65; */
        transition: all 0.35s ease;
    }
    .logo-chip:hover { filter: grayscale(0%); opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 18px 30px -15px rgba(11,25,44,0.25); border-color: rgba(241,87,30,0.25); }
    .logo-chip img { max-height: 48px; max-width: 78%; object-fit: contain; }

    /* ===== Programs icon grid ===== */
    .program-icon-card { text-align: center; padding: 28px 14px; border-radius: 20px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(15,76,129,0.06); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -12px rgba(11,25,44,0.08); transition: all 0.35s ease; height: 100%; text-decoration: none; display: block; }
    .program-icon-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); background: var(--brand-deep); border-color: var(--brand-deep); box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -15px rgba(11,25,44,0.35); }
    .program-icon-card .prog-icon { width: 58px; height: 58px; margin: 0 auto 16px; border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(30,62,98,0.08); color: var(--brand-mid); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.55rem; transition: all 0.35s ease; }
    .program-icon-card:hover .prog-icon { background: var(--gold-glow); color: var(--brand-deep); transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); }
    .program-icon-card .prog-label { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--slate-text); transition: color 0.3s ease; }
    .program-icon-card:hover .prog-label { color: #fff; }

    /* ===== Course cards (image based, Enroll Now) ===== */
    .course-card-img-wrap { position: relative; border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0; overflow: hidden; height: 170px; }
    .course-card-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
    .edu-premium-card:hover .course-card-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.08); }
    .course-badge-pill { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; background: rgba(11,25,44,0.85); color: var(--gold-glow); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 50px; }
    .course-card-body { padding: 20px; }
    .btn-enroll-now { background: var(--brand-deep); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.82rem; border-radius: 50px; padding: 8px 18px; text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
    .btn-enroll-now:hover { background: var(--brand-accent); color: #fff; transform: translateX(3px); }

    /* ===== Assure / trust badges ===== */
    .assure-card { text-align: center; padding: 30px 16px; }
    .assure-icon { width: 74px; height: 74px; margin: 0 auto 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,62,98,0.08), rgba(241,87,30,0.06)); color: var(--brand-accent); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.9rem; }
    .assure-title { font-weight: 800; color: var(--brand-deep); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .assure-text { color: var(--muted-slate); font-size: 0.82rem; }

    /* ===== Process steps ===== */
    .process-step-card { padding: 30px 20px; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03); text-align: center; height: 100%; }
    .step-badge { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 14px; background-color: var(--brand-deep); color: var(--gold-glow); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0 auto 15px auto; }

    /* ===== Gallery ===== */
    .edu-gallery-wrapper { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 20px; height: 240px; }
    .edu-gallery-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1); }
    .edu-gallery-wrapper:hover .edu-gallery-img { transform: scale(1.1); }

    /* ===== Corporate / placement strip ===== */
    /* ===== Career outcomes / placement strip (modern glass + glow) ===== */
    .giant-strip-wrapper {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-mid) 0%, var(--brand-deep) 60%, #071120 100%);
        border-radius: 32px;
        overflow: hidden;
        position: relative;
        isolation: isolate;
        padding: 60px 20px !important;
    }
    .giant-strip-wrapper::before,
    .giant-strip-wrapper::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        border-radius: 50%;
        filter: blur(70px);
        z-index: -1;
        opacity: 0.55;
    }
   
    .giant-strip-wrapper::after { width: 280px; height: 280px; background: var(--gold-glow); bottom: -110px; right: -60px; opacity: 0.28; }
    .giant-grid-overlay {
        position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
        background-size: 34px 34px;
    }
    .giant-stat-pill {
        display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
        backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        color: #fff;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        padding: 8px 18px;
        border-radius: 50px;
    }
    .giant-stat-pill i { color: var(--gold-glow); }
    .giant-logo-box {
        height: 68px;
        display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
        border-radius: 16px;
        backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        transition: all 0.35s ease;
    }
    .giant-logo-box:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .giant-logo-box img { max-height: 26px; max-width: 74%; object-fit: contain; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); opacity: 0.9; }

    /* ===== Floating consultation button ===== */
    .float-consult-btn {
        position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 1040;
        background: var(--brand-accent); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 50px; box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(241,87,30,0.55);
        display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; border: none; text-decoration: none;
        animation: pulse-consult 2.2s infinite;
    }
    .float-consult-btn:hover { background: var(--brand-deep); color: #fff; }
    @keyframes pulse-consult { 0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(241,87,30,0.55); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -4px rgba(241,87,30,0.85); } }

    /* ===== Mobile sticky call/whatsapp bar ===== */
    .mobile-sticky-bar { position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1035; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 -8px 24px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }
    .mobile-sticky-bar a { flex: 1; text-align: center; padding: 12px 6px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none; }

    .notice-list-container::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
    .notice-list-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--brand-accent); border-radius: 10px; }
    .notice-row-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; transition: all 0.2s ease; }
    .notice-row-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .notice-row-item:hover { background: #f8fafc; padding-left: 10px; }

    .text-gradient-brand { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E3E62, #0B192C); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
    .about-visual-stack { position: relative; padding-bottom: 40px; }
    .about-main-frame { border-radius: 32px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; z-index: 2; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(11,25,44,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
    .about-backdrop-card { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: -20px; right: 20px; height: 80%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E3E62 0%, #0B192C 100%); border-radius: 32px; z-index: 1; transform: rotate(-2deg); }
    .about-feature-card { background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.8); border-radius: 20px; padding: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.02), 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1); }
    .about-feature-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -8px rgba(11,25,44,0.08); border-color: rgba(30,62,98,0.2); }
    .about-icon-wrapper { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(30,62,98,0.06); color: #1E3E62; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; }