/* ==========================================================================
   Sabarmati University - Official Landing Page Stylesheet
   Theme: Academic Burgundy & Rich Gold with Deep Ocean Accents
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Google Fonts & CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --color-primary: #58021b;         /* Sabarmati Signature Deep Maroon */
  --color-primary-dark: #3e0113;
  --color-primary-light: #7c0a29;
  --color-primary-soft: #fcf4f6;
  
  --color-gold: #d8a84c;            /* Rich Academic Gold */
  --color-gold-hover: #c49437;
  --color-gold-light: #fdf6e7;
  
  --color-navy: #0d1e3d;            /* Deep Navy for Header / Footer / Headings */
  --color-navy-dark: #071226;
  --color-navy-soft: #f0f4fa;
  
  --color-blue-accent: #0071dc;     /* Modern Interactive Blue */
  --color-blue-light: #e6f1fc;
  
  /* Neutral Palette */
  --color-dark: #1e293b;
  --color-text: #475569;
  --color-text-muted: #64748b;
  --color-text-light: #94a3b8;
  --color-border: #e2e8f0;
  --color-border-light: #f1f5f9;
  --color-bg-light: #f8fafc;
  --color-bg-white: #ffffff;
  --color-success: #10b981;
  --color-warning: #f59e0b;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-xl: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(13, 30, 61, 0.15);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(216, 168, 76, 0.4);
  --shadow-primary: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(88, 2, 27, 0.35);

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & Global Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

.section {
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

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

.section-bg-navy {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Section Header standard (Compact) */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.85rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-soft);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(88, 2, 27, 0.12);
}

.section-bg-navy .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(216, 168, 76, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(216, 168, 76, 0.3);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

.section-bg-navy .section-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.section-bg-navy .section-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Highlights & Badges */
.badge-gold {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Buttons & Interactive Elements
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-light) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -4px rgba(88, 2, 27, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold) 0%, #ebbc5c 100%);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c49437 0%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px -4px rgba(216, 168, 76, 0.5);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

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

.btn-outline-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Section 1: Header & Menu Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.topbar {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.topbar-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.topbar-left, .topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.topbar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.topbar-item i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.topbar-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.topbar-pill {
  background: rgba(216, 168, 76, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

/* Main Navbar */
.navbar-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.navbar-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

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

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

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-cta-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem;
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(13, 30, 61, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 80%;
  max-width: 320px;
  height: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open .mobile-drawer-content {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links .nav-link {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Section 2: Banner / Hero Section with Apply Now Form (Compact Height)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-banner-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071329 0%, #0d1e3d 40%, #1e1127 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.25rem 0 2.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-banner-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(216, 168, 76, 0.15) 0%, rgba(216, 168, 76, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-banner-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(88, 2, 27, 0.3) 0%, rgba(88, 2, 27, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-content {
  padding-right: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-alert-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 168, 76, 0.4);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.hero-alert-badge i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-title .text-gold {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd778 0%, #d8a84c 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-approvals-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-approvals-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.approval-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.approval-chip i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-md {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.45rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* Right Side: Hero Admission Form Card (Compact & Modern) */
.hero-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.hero-form-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.hero-form-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.hero-form-header p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.form-badge-pill {
  background: var(--color-primary-soft);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(88, 2, 27, 0.15);
}

/* Modal Form Specifics */
.lead-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.48rem 0.75rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-blue-accent);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 113, 220, 0.15);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.form-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.form-checkbox-label input {
  margin-top: 0.12rem;
  accent-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.form-status-alert {
  display: none;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-status-alert.success {
  display: block;
  background-color: #d1fae5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.form-status-alert.error {
  display: block;
  background-color: #fee2e2;
  color: #991b1b;
  border: 1px solid #fca5a5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Section 3: About Us Section (Left Content, Right Image) - Compact
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-content {
  padding-right: 0.5rem;
}

.about-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.about-lead {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.about-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.about-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.about-feature-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.feature-icon-box {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  min-width: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-light) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.feature-content h4 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.feature-content p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Right Side: Image with floating badges */
.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.about-image-main {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6.1. Recognized & Approved By Section (Trust Badges)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.approvals-section {
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.text-maroon-title {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.approvals-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.approval-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(216, 168, 76, 0.55);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.approval-emblem {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  min-width: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.emblem-gray {
  color: #334155;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.emblem-red {
  color: #b91c1c;
  border-color: #fca5a5;
  background: #fef2f2;
}

.emblem-crimson {
  color: #dc2626;
  border-color: #fecaca;
  background: #fff5f5;
}

.emblem-navy {
  color: #4338ca;
  border-color: #c7d2fe;
  background: #eef2ff;
}

.emblem-teal {
  color: #0d9488;
  border-color: #99f6e4;
  background: #f0fdfa;
}

.emblem-dark {
  color: #1e293b;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.approval-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.approval-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.approval-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Section 4: Program & Courses Section (Compact)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.programs-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
}

.tab-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-soft);
}

.tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.program-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(216, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

.program-card-header {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem 0.65rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.program-stream-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-soft);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.program-duration {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.program-card-body {
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.program-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.program-description {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.program-meta-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  padding: 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.meta-item i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  width: 14px;
}

.program-card-footer {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Section 5: Company & Recruiter Logo Slider List (Contained in Container)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.recruiter-section {
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.recruiter-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.recruiter-slider-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 4%, black 96%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 4%, black 96%, transparent);
}

.recruiter-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

.recruiter-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.company-logo-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  min-width: 220px;
  max-width: 240px;
  height: 56px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  user-select: none;
}

.company-logo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.company-logo-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.company-logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.slider-control-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  min-width: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 5;
}

.slider-control-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Section 6: Counter / Stats Section (Compact)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.counter-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary) 50%, #700624 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.counter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.counter-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.15rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.counter-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.counter-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.counter-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.counter-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Section 7: FAQ Section (Accordion Compact)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.accordion-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.accordion-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.accordion-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.accordion-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-header {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.accordion-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.accordion-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-normal);
}

.accordion-body-inner {
  padding: 0 1.15rem 1rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.accordion-body-inner ul {
  list-style: disc;
  margin-left: 1.15rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.accordion-body-inner li {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Section 8: CTA Section (Clean Row Layout - Background Removed)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.25rem 0;
}

.cta-box {
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.65rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.cta-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(88, 2, 27, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.cta-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.cta-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-primary-soft);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(88, 2, 27, 0.15);
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Section 9: Footer Section (Compact)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-about p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-logo {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-block;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.footer-logo img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-links a i {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-social-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Floating Action & Scroll Top Button
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.floating-apply-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 999;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-light) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(88, 2, 27, 0.45);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.floating-apply-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(88, 2, 27, 0.6);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.floating-apply-btn i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.scroll-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 999;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.scroll-top-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Global Modal System (Pop-up Dialog)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(13, 30, 61, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-20px) scale(0.96);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.modal-backdrop.open .modal-dialog {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-light) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-header-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.modal-header-info p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14.1. Vocational Education & Reference Page Specific Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.topbar-logins {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-admin-login, .btn-student-login {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-admin-login {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

.btn-admin-login:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.btn-student-login {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-student-login:hover {
  background: #ebbc5c;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

/* Table Responsive wrapper */
.table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.vocation-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.vocation-table thead {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-dark) 0%, var(--color-navy) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.vocation-table th {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.vocation-table td {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.vocation-table tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.vocation-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.vocation-table .nsqf-badge {
  background: var(--color-primary-soft);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(88, 2, 27, 0.15);
}

/* UGC Scheme & Objectives Grid */
.scheme-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.scheme-text h2, .section-heading-bold {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.scheme-text p, .text-content-p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.scheme-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.scheme-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.scheme-objectives-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.objective-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.objective-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.objective-card-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  min-width: 36px;
  background: var(--color-primary-soft);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.objective-card-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Why BVoc Industry Section */
.need-hour-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.stat-pill-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.stat-pill-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.stat-pill-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-pill-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Assessment & Examination Box */
.assessment-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.assessment-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.assessment-box p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Course Search & Filter Controls */
.course-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.course-search-box {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 380px;
  width: 100%;
}

.course-search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem 0.55rem 2.4rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-search-box input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(88, 2, 27, 0.1);
}

.course-search-box i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.95rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.course-count-badge {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-soft);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(88, 2, 27, 0.15);
}

/* Key Benefits Section */
.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.benefit-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

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

.benefit-icon-wrapper {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-soft) 0%, #f7e6ea 100%);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.benefit-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.benefit-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Contact Cards Grid & Map */
.contact-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary-soft);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.contact-card-content h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-card-content p, .contact-card-content a {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-card-content a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.map-container-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.map-container-box iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Responsive Media Queries (Mobile Optimized: Compact Height & Typography)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-approvals-chips, .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-content {
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .approvals-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .programs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .counter-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 1.65rem 0;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }

  .topbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-menu, .nav-cta-wrapper {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle-btn {
    display: block;
  }

  .mobile-nav-drawer {
    display: block;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  }

  .section-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  /* Hero Banner Mobile */
  .hero-banner-section {
    padding: 1.35rem 0 1.65rem;
  }

  .hero-alert-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .hero-approvals-chips {
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .approval-chip {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .hero-form-card {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }

  .hero-form-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .hero-form-header p {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .form-control {
    padding: 0.42rem 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .form-label {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }

  /* About Section Mobile */
  .about-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .about-lead {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .about-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .about-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .about-feature-card {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .feature-icon-box {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .feature-content h4 {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }

  .feature-content p {
    font-size: 0.73rem;
  }

  /* Approvals Section Mobile */
  .approvals-section {
    padding: 1.65rem 0;
  }

  .text-maroon-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .approvals-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .approval-card {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .approval-emblem {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .approval-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .approval-desc {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }

  /* Programs Mobile */
  .programs-filter-tabs {
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .tab-btn {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .programs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .program-card-header {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .program-card-body {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
  }

  .program-name {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .program-description {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .program-meta-list {
    padding: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .program-card-footer {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.95rem;
  }

  /* Recruiters Slider Mobile */
  .recruiter-section {
    padding: 1.65rem 0;
  }

  .company-logo-card {
    min-width: 180px;
    max-width: 200px;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .company-logo-name {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .slider-control-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* Counter Stats Mobile */
  .counter-section {
    padding: 1.65rem 0;
  }

  .counter-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .counter-card {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .counter-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }

  .counter-number {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .counter-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  /* FAQ Accordion Mobile */
  .accordion-header {
    padding: 0.7rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .accordion-body-inner {
    padding: 0 0.95rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  /* CTA Row Mobile */
  .cta-section {
    padding: 1.65rem 0;
  }

  .cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .cta-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .cta-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .cta-buttons {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .cta-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Footer Mobile */
  .footer {
    padding: 1.85rem 0 1rem;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  /* Modal Dialog Mobile */
  .modal-dialog {
    max-height: 94vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }

  .modal-header {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .modal-header-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .modal-body {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  }

  /* Floating Sticky Apply Button Mobile */
  .floating-apply-btn {
    bottom: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .scroll-top-btn {
    bottom: 0.85rem;
    left: 0.85rem;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  /* Vocational Elements Mobile */
  .scheme-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .scheme-objectives-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .need-hour-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .stat-pill-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .contact-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .map-container-box {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .course-controls {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .course-search-box {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .vocation-table th, .vocation-table td {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
}