.section-alt {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.section-alt::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  top: var(--space-6);
  right: var(--space-5);
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A//www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20100%20100%27%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M50%2018%2092%2036%2050%2054%208%2036Z%27%20fill%3D%27%231F2A44%27/%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M28%2044v19q22%2013%2044%200V44%27%20stroke%3D%27%231F2A44%27%20stroke-width%3D%275%27%20fill%3D%27none%27/%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2788%27%20y1%3D%2736%27%20x2%3D%2788%27%20y2%3D%2762%27%20stroke%3D%27%231F2A44%27%20stroke-width%3D%275%27/%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2788%27%20cy%3D%2766%27%20r%3D%274%27%20fill%3D%27%231F2A44%27/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  opacity: .05;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.section-alt:nth-of-type(even)::after {
  top: auto;
  right: auto;
  bottom: var(--space-6);
  left: var(--space-5);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A//www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20100%20100%27%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M50%2028c-9-6-22-9-34-9-2%200-4%20.1-6%20.4v54c2-.3%204-.4%206-.4%2012%200%2025%203%2034%209%209-6%2022-9%2034-9%202%200%204%20.1%206%20.4v-54c-2-.3-4-.4-6-.4-12%200-25%203-34%209Z%27%20fill%3D%27none%27%20stroke%3D%27%231F2A44%27%20stroke-width%3D%274%27%20stroke-linejoin%3D%27round%27/%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M50%2028v54%27%20stroke%3D%27%231F2A44%27%20stroke-width%3D%274%27/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.section-alt>.site-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.eyebrow-light {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.button {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: var(--widget-size);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border: var(--border-width) solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background-color .2s ease;
}

.button:hover {
  transform: translateY(var(--lift-distance));
}

.button-primary {
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.button-primary:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  background: var(--color-accent-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.button-secondary {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: transparent;
}

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

.button-secondary-light {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  border-color: var(--color-bg);
  background: transparent;
}

.button-secondary-light:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.skip-link {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--space-2);
  left: var(--space-2);
  z-index: 20;
  padding: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transform: translateY(-200%);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  transform: none;
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: var(--border-width);
  height: var(--border-width);
  padding: 0;
  margin: calc(var(--border-width) * -1);
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.site-header {
  min-height: var(--header-height);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.header-inner {
  position: relative;
  min-height: var(--header-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font: 700 1.5rem var(--font-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-logo-header {
  height: 50px;
  max-height: 52px;
}

.brand-footer {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-footer:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.brand-logo-footer {
  height: 48px;
  max-height: 52px;
}

.modal-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1100;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-hero-overlay-mid);
}

.modal-backdrop[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

.modal-dialog {
  position: relative;
  width: min(100%, 48rem);
  margin: auto;
}

.modal-form {
  max-height: calc(100vh - (var(--space-4) * 2));
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-3);
  right: var(--space-3);
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  width: var(--compact-control-size);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  place-items: center;
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.modal-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: center;
}

.brand-mark {
  display: grid;
  width: 2.25rem;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.primary-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-left: auto;
}

.primary-nav a {
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.primary-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  margin-left: auto;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-block: var(--space-7);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-hero-overlay) 0%, var(--color-hero-overlay-mid) 48%, var(--color-hero-overlay-soft) 100%), url('../img/hero-counselling-mirrored.jpg');
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
}

.hero::after {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0;
  z-index: -1;
  height: var(--space-8);
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, var(--color-primary-dark), transparent);
  content: '';
}

.hero h1 {
  max-width: 38rem;
  color: var(--color-bg);
}

.hero .eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.hero-lead {
  max-width: 38rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.hero-contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-block: var(--space-5);
}

.text-link-light {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-proof {
  display: flex;
  max-width: 30rem;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-primary-light);
}

.hero-proof-mark {
  display: grid;
  width: var(--widget-size);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  flex: 0 0 var(--widget-size);
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-proof p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.hero-proof strong,
.hero-proof p span {
  display: block;
}

.hero-proof strong {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.hero-proof p span {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-size: .875rem;
}

.approval-list span {
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-success);
  background: var(--color-success-bg);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

input,
select,
textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: var(--widget-size);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%231F2A44' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right var(--space-3) center;
  background-size: 16px;
  padding-right: var(--space-5) !important;
  font: inherit;
  height: var(--widget-size);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.form-card select {
  height: var(--widget-size);
  min-height: var(--widget-size);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  font: inherit;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.botcheck {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  width: var(--border-width);
  height: var(--border-width);
}

.consent-field {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.consent-field input {
  width: auto;
  min-height: auto;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.consent-field-compact {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: var(--space-4);
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.consent-field-compact input {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.consent-field-compact a {
  color: var(--color-bg);
}

.form-status {
  min-height: var(--space-4);
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 0;
  text-align: center;
}

textarea {
  resize: vertical;
}

input:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
  border: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-primary);
  outline: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-focus);
}

.privacy-note {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: .875rem;
  text-align: center;
}

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

.step-number {
  display: grid;
  width: var(--widget-size);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  font: 700 1.25rem var(--font-heading);
}

.content-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.content-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(var(--lift-distance));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.course-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: var(--widget-size);
  height: var(--widget-size);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  transition: color .2s ease, background-color .2s ease;
}

.course-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.course-card:hover .course-icon,
.hub-path-card:hover .course-icon {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

.content-card p,
.offline-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.chip-list,
.approval-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.chip-list span {
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-size: .875rem;
}

.card-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Course badge - positioned top-right corner of card */
.course-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.course-badge {
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 20px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Make entire card clickable and interactive */
a.course-card {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Course card title - larger dominant element */
.course-card-title {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Card inner layout */
.course-card-top {
  display: block;
}

.course-card-top .course-icon { 
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.course-card-top .course-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.course-meta {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.course-fee-container {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
}

.course-fee-container .course-meta {
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.course-fee {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.course-card-text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

a.course-card:hover .course-card-text-link {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}







.offline-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.offline-card .button {
  margin-top: auto;
}

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

.partner-card {
  padding: var(--space-3);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.partner-image {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}

.partner-card:hover .partner-image {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.partner-image-label {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--space-3);
  bottom: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  background: var(--color-hero-overlay-mid);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.partner-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-4) 0 0;
}

.partner-card-body h3 {
  min-height: var(--space-7);
}

.feature-teaser {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.compare-teaser {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.fees-teaser {
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.testimonial-showcase {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.testimonial-panel {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 36rem;
  padding: 16rem var(--space-7) var(--space-8);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-md) * 3);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.testimonial-portraits {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0 0 auto;
  height: 16rem;
}

.portrait-tile {
  position: absolute;
  width: 7.5rem;
  height: 9.5rem;
}

.portrait-tile::after {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + var(--space-2));
  left: 50%;
  width: var(--border-width);
  height: var(--space-7);
  border-left: var(--border-width) dashed var(--color-border);
  content: '';
}

.portrait-tile img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.portrait-1 {
  top: var(--space-4);
  left: 2%;
}

.portrait-2 {
  top: var(--space-2);
  left: 16%;
  width: 8.5rem;
  height: 10.5rem;
}

.portrait-3 {
  top: 6rem;
  left: 32%;
}

.portrait-4 {
  top: 6rem;
  right: 32%;
}

.portrait-5 {
  top: var(--space-2);
  right: 16%;
  width: 8.5rem;
  height: 10.5rem;
}

.portrait-6 {
  top: var(--space-4);
  right: 2%;
}

.portrait-7 {
  top: 9.5rem;
  left: 8%;
  width: 6.5rem;
  height: 8rem;
}

.portrait-8 {
  top: 9.5rem;
  right: 8%;
  width: 6.5rem;
  height: 8rem;
}

.portrait-3::after,
.portrait-4::after,
.portrait-7::after,
.portrait-8::after {
  display: none;
}

.testimonial-heading {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 48rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-label {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonial-heading h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.testimonial-heading p {
  max-width: 38rem;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonial-heading .button {
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.accordion details {
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
}

.accordion summary {
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.accordion details p {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.final-cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-block: var(--space-7);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.88) 100%), url('/assets/img/student-excited-books.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.final-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  bottom: -22%;
  left: -4%;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A//www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20100%20100%27%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M50%2018%2092%2036%2050%2054%208%2036Z%27%20fill%3D%27%23E8DCC8%27/%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M28%2044v19q22%2013%2044%200V44%27%20stroke%3D%27%23E8DCC8%27%20stroke-width%3D%275%27%20fill%3D%27none%27/%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2788%27%20y1%3D%2736%27%20x2%3D%2788%27%20y2%3D%2762%27%20stroke%3D%27%23E8DCC8%27%20stroke-width%3D%275%27/%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2788%27%20cy%3D%2766%27%20r%3D%274%27%20fill%3D%27%23E8DCC8%27/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  opacity: .07;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.final-cta>.site-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.final-cta h2 {
  color: var(--color-bg);
}

.final-cta p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--space-8);
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.65) 100%), url('../img/student-campus-backpack.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow: inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.page-hero h1 {
  max-width: 48rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.page-hero p {
  max-width: 45rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

/* Specific Page Hero Background Variations */
.page-hero-fees {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.65) 100%), url('../img/student-bench-studying.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.page-hero-why {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.65) 100%), url('../img/student-studying-laptop.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.page-hero-contact {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.65) 100%), url('../img/student-phone-walkway.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.page-hero-online {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.65) 100%), url('../img/student-headphones-books.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.page-hero-campus {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.70) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.60) 100%), url('../img/campus-manipal-academy-of-higher-education-mahe.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

/* About page: single-column hero with background image */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 8rem);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.65) 100%), url('../img/student-red-hoodie.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.about-hero-inner {
  max-width: 56rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-hero h1 {
  max-width: 52rem;
  margin-block: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  margin-inline: auto;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.about-hero .eyebrow {
  color: #a855f7;
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
}

.about-hero-lead {
  max-width: 48rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
}

.about-hero .hero-contact {
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .about-hero { padding-block: var(--space-7); }
}

.hero-note {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.hero-note strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.hero-note p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.hero-visual {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.hero-visual img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.mission-card {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.mission-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.mission-card-visual {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.mission-card-visual img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.mission-card-visual>div {
  padding: var(--space-5);
}

.value-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  font: 700 1.25rem var(--font-heading);
}

.text-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.form-card {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

/* Lead Magnet - unified single centred block */
#lead-magnet {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: var(--space-4) auto;
  max-width: 64rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative background blobs */
#lead-magnet::before,
#lead-magnet::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

#lead-magnet::before {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198, 167, 94, 0.4) 0%, rgba(198, 167, 94, 0) 70%);
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
}

#lead-magnet::after {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -100px;
}

#lead-magnet h2 { color: var(--color-bg); }
#lead-magnet .eyebrow { 
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.lead-magnet-single { 
  position: relative; 
  z-index: 1; 
  display: flex; 
  flex-direction: column; 
  align-items: center; 
  gap: var(--space-4); 
  text-align: center; 
  padding: var(--space-6) 0; 
}

.lead-magnet-single h2 { max-width: 46rem; }

.lead-magnet-sub { max-width: 38rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); margin: 0; }

.lead-magnet-form-card { width: 100%; max-width: 42rem; text-align: left; }

.lead-magnet-fields { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-3); }

.lead-magnet-fields label { margin: 0; }

.lead-magnet-submit { margin-top: var(--space-4); width: 100%; }

.form-card label {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

label:has(input[required]):not(.consent-field):not(.checkbox-field)::after,
label:has(select[required]):not(.consent-field):not(.checkbox-field)::after,
label:has(textarea[required]):not(.consent-field):not(.checkbox-field)::after,
.field-required::after {
  content: " *";
  color: #ef4444;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.form-heading {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.form-heading h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.form-heading p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.enquiry-form .button {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.process-number {
  display: grid;
  width: var(--space-7);
  height: var(--space-7);
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  font: 700 1.25rem var(--font-heading);
}

.check-list {
  padding: 0;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.check-list li::before {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-weight: 700;
  content: '✓';
}

.approval-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  min-height: var(--widget-size);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-inline: var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-success);
  background: var(--color-success-bg);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.content-disclaimer {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  border-left: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.trust-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.trust-list article {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.trust-list article>span {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.trust-list h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.trust-list p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.section-visual {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.section-visual img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.section-visual span {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto var(--space-3) var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  background: var(--color-hero-overlay-mid);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.counsellor-card {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.profile-placeholder {
  display: grid;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  font: 700 2rem var(--font-heading);
}

.placeholder-label {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  font-size: .75rem;
}

.counsellor-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.counsellor-card>p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.profile-role {
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.story-card {
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.story-person {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.story-person img {
  width: var(--space-7);
  height: var(--space-7);
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.story-person strong,
.story-person span {
  display: block;
}

.story-person strong {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.story-person span,
.story-card figcaption {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: .875rem;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  letter-spacing: .08em;
}

.story-card blockquote {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.story-card figcaption {
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-methods {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-block: var(--space-5);
}

.contact-methods a,
.contact-method-static {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-methods a>span,
.contact-method-static>span {
  display: grid;
  width: var(--widget-size);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  flex: 0 0 var(--widget-size);
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-methods strong,
.contact-methods small {
  display: block;
}

.contact-methods strong {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact-methods small {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.contact-form {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.contact-form .form-heading {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.partner-detail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  scroll-margin-top: var(--space-7);
}

.partner-detail>img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.partner-detail .form-card {
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}

.partner-actions {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.partner-directory-expanded {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: start;
}

.university-directory-heading p {
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.partner-directory-expanded .partner-detail {
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
  align-self: start;
  height: auto;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-directory-expanded .partner-card-content {
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
}

.partner-directory-expanded .partner-detail h2 {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

.partner-directory-expanded .partner-detail p {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

.partner-directory-expanded .partner-card-content>.eyebrow,
.partner-directory-expanded .partner-card-content>h2+p,
.partner-directory-expanded .partner-card-content>.approval-list {
  display: none;
}

.university-logo-wrap {
  display: grid;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 6.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.university-logo {
  width: 4.5rem;
  height: 4.5rem;
  padding: var(--space-2);
  object-fit: contain;
}

.partner-directory-expanded .partner-detail .partner-actions {
  display: none;
}

.university-jump-nav {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.partner-course-filters {
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
  border-top: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
}

#partner-index,
#partner-standard {
  display: none;
}

.legacy-anchor {
  position: absolute;
  transform: translateY(calc(-1 * var(--space-7)));
}

@media (max-width: 64em) and (min-width: 48.01em) {
  .partner-directory-expanded {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

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

.course-fact {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-right: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-primary-light);
}

.course-fact:last-child {
  border-right: 0;
}

.course-fact strong,
.course-fact span {
  display: block;
}

.course-fact strong {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.course-fact span {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-size: .875rem;
}

.course-overview-note {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border-left: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.course-overview-note p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.table-scroll {
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.table-scroll .info-table {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.info-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.info-table th,
.info-table td {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-right: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: left;
  vertical-align: top;
}

.info-table th:last-child,
.info-table td:last-child {
  border-right: 0;
}

.info-table thead th {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  border-bottom: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-accent);
  border-right-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.info-table thead th:not(:first-child) {
  text-align: center;
}

/* Reserve a gutter on the last column so the fixed contact-widgets stack (bottom-right)
   can never sit over table text - the widget floats relative to the viewport, not the
   site-container, so it can encroach into the container's own right edge at some widths. */
@media (min-width: 48em) {
  .info-table th:last-child,
  .info-table td:last-child {
    padding-right: calc(var(--widget-size) + var(--space-5));
  }
}

/* Study abroad - quick-enquiry section: tinted band ties the pitch copy and the
   form into one visual unit instead of the form reading as an unrelated card
   dropped on a plain white section. */
#quick-enquiry {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

#quick-enquiry .page-hero-grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  align-items: start;
}

#quick-enquiry .benefit-grid {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

.timeline-vertical {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 38rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.timeline-vertical::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: var(--border-width);
  background: var(--color-border);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.timeline-step-number {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  width: var(--widget-size);
  height: var(--widget-size);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  font: 700 1.125rem var(--font-heading);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--color-bg);
}

.timeline-step h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.timeline-step p {
  max-width: 30rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.info-table tbody th[scope="row"] {
  width: 26%;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.info-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.info-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.vs-compare {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.vs-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  width: var(--space-7);
  height: var(--space-7);
  place-items: center;
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  font: 700 .8125rem var(--font-heading);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.vs-card {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  text-align: center;
}

.vs-card-highlight {
  border-color: var(--color-success);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.vs-card-highlight h3 {
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.vs-card-accent {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.vs-card-accent h3 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.vs-card-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: var(--space-7);
  height: var(--space-7);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.vs-card-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.vs-card-icon-success {
  color: var(--color-success);
  background: var(--color-success-bg);
}

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

.vs-card-icon-error {
  color: var(--color-error);
  background: var(--color-error-bg);
}

.vs-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
}

.vs-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
  text-align: left;
}

.vs-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.vs-list strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.vs-list p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.vs-mark {
  display: grid;
  flex: 0 0 20px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  margin-top: .1875rem;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.vs-mark svg {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
}

.vs-mark-success {
  color: var(--color-success);
  background: var(--color-success-bg);
}

.vs-mark-error {
  color: var(--color-error);
  background: var(--color-error-bg);
}

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

.info-table tbody tr:last-child th,
.info-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.curriculum-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding-block: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
}

.curriculum-item span {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.curriculum-item h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.curriculum-item p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.fee-checklist {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.fee-checklist h3,
.fee-checklist li {
  color: var(--color-bg);
}

.fee-checklist ul {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.career-path-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.career-path-list article {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-left: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.career-path-list h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.career-path-list p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.partner-mini-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-3);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.partner-mini-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(var(--lift-distance));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.partner-mini-card img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.partner-mini-card div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0 0;
}

.partner-mini-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
  border-top: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.timeline-step .step-number {
  margin-top: calc(var(--space-7) * -1);
}

.timeline-step p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

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

.compare-band h2 {
  color: var(--color-bg);
}

.compare-band p {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.compare-band-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.related-course-card {
  display: block;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.related-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(var(--lift-distance));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.related-course-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.related-course-card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.visual-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  transform: translate(var(--space-4), var(--space-4));
}

.mode-visual,
.story-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.mode-visual img,
.story-visual img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.mode-visual figcaption {
  display: none;
}

.visual-badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  top: calc(-1 * var(--space-3));
  left: calc(-1 * var(--space-3));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3) var(--space-2) var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.visual-badge-icon {
  display: grid;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  flex: 0 0 28px;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.visual-badge-icon svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.visual-caption {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  right: calc(-1 * var(--space-3));
  bottom: calc(-1 * var(--space-5));
  max-width: 78%;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: .9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hub-path-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-5);
  flex-direction: column;
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.hub-path-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(var(--lift-distance));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.hub-path-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hub-path-card .text-link {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.partner-context-note {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border-left: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.partner-context-note p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.milestone-strip {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--color-bg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

.milestone-strip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  top: -35%;
  right: 4%;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A//www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20100%20100%27%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M50%2018%2092%2036%2050%2054%208%2036Z%27%20fill%3D%27%23C6A75E%27/%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M28%2044v19q22%2013%2044%200V44%27%20stroke%3D%27%23C6A75E%27%20stroke-width%3D%275%27%20fill%3D%27none%27/%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2788%27%20y1%3D%2736%27%20x2%3D%2788%27%20y2%3D%2762%27%20stroke%3D%27%23C6A75E%27%20stroke-width%3D%275%27/%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2788%27%20cy%3D%2766%27%20r%3D%274%27%20fill%3D%27%23C6A75E%27/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  opacity: .1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.milestone-strip>.site-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.milestone-item {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-right: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-primary-light);
}

.milestone-item:last-child {
  border-right: 0;
}

.milestone-item strong,
.milestone-item span {
  display: block;
}

.milestone-item strong {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.milestone-item span {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-size: .875rem;
}

.responsibility-panel {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.responsibility-panel.is-university {
  border-top: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-accent);
}

.trust-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 52rem;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.trust-timeline::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: calc(var(--space-5) - var(--border-width));
  border-left: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-border);
  content: '';
}

.trust-timeline-entry {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: var(--space-7) 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-7);
}

.trust-timeline-entry:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.trust-timeline-entry .process-number {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.trust-timeline-entry p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.decision-checkpoint {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.approval-explainer-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.approval-explainer-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(8rem, .35fr) 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  padding-block: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
}

.approval-explainer-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.approval-explainer-row h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.approval-explainer-row p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.counsellor-bio-card {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: var(--border-width) dashed var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.bio-placeholder {
  display: grid;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pending-status {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.credential-list {
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.category-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  justify-content: center;
}

.category-nav a {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.faq-search {
  max-width: 26rem;
  margin: var(--space-5) auto 0;
}

.faq-category-section {
  scroll-margin-top: var(--space-7);
}

.testimonial-category {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  scroll-margin-top: var(--space-7);
}

.testimonial-category p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.story-placeholder {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-left: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.story-placeholder p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.evidence-status {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

.evidence-status h3 {
  color: var(--color-bg);
}

.evidence-status p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.reveal-section {
  opacity: 1;
}

.motion-ready .reveal-section {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(var(--space-3));
  transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease;
}

.motion-ready .reveal-section.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  .motion-ready .reveal-section {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }

  .scroll-motion-ready [data-scroll-reveal],
  .scroll-motion-ready [data-scroll-reveal]>* {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }

  .button,
  .content-card,
  .partner-mini-card,
  .related-course-card {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* Legal / Policy Page Layout System */
.legal-page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.legal-page-hero h1 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.legal-page-hero p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.legal-meta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.legal-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 3rem 0;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .legal-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}
.legal-toc-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.legal-toc-title {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.legal-toc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.legal-toc-list a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.legal-toc-list a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.legal-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .legal-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}
.legal-disclaimer-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.legal-disclaimer-box strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.legal-disclaimer-box p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.legal-section {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}
.legal-section:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.legal-section h2 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.legal-section-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.legal-section p {
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.legal-section ul {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.legal-section li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.legal-callout {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}
.legal-callout strong {
  color: #166534;
}

.sitemap-entry {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.sitemap-entry a {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sitemap-entry p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: .875rem;
}

.site-footer {
  padding-top: var(--space-7);
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.brand-footer,
.footer-title,
.site-footer a {
  color: var(--color-bg);
}

.footer-title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.site-footer a:not(.brand) {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sticky-enquiry {
  position: fixed;
  inset: auto 0 0;
  z-index: 10;
  padding-block: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.sticky-dismiss {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-1);
  right: var(--space-2);
  display: grid;
  width: var(--control-size);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--color-bg);
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

.recognition-heading {
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
}

.recognition-heading h2,
.recognition-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-bg);
}

.recognition-heading p,
.recognition-card p {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.recognition-card {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.recognition-icon {
  display: grid;
  width: var(--widget-size);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.recognition-icon svg {
  width: 50%;
  height: 50%;
}

.recognition-action,
.decision-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.decision-teaser {
  text-align: center;
}

.boundary-card,
.principle-card,
.warning-card,
.checklist-card,
.scenario-card {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.warning-card {
  border-left: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-error);
}

.warning-card strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.chat-bubble {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.chat-bubble-student {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.chat-bubble strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.accordion details {
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.accordion details:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.accordion summary {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6) var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  list-style: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  user-select: none;
}

.accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.accordion summary::after {
  content: '+';
  position: absolute;
  right: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.accordion details[open] summary::after {
  content: '−';
}

.accordion details>p {
  padding: 0 var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.table-wrap table {
  min-width: 44rem;
}

.table-wrap th:first-child,
.table-wrap td:first-child {
  position: sticky;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.source-steps {
  counter-reset: source-step;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.source-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-7);
  border-left: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.source-step::before {
  counter-increment: source-step;
  content: counter(source-step);
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--space-3);
  display: grid;
  width: var(--widget-size);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding-block: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: .875rem;
}

.course-toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding-block: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
}

.course-toc a {
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.course-toc a.is-active {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

.career-reality {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-left: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

@media (max-width: 64em) {
  .course-toc {
    display: none;
  }
}

.benefit-grid article>span svg {
  width: var(--widget-size);
  height: var(--widget-size);
}

.scroll-motion-ready [data-scroll-reveal]>* {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(var(--space-3));
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
}

.scroll-motion-ready [data-scroll-reveal].is-visible>* {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.scroll-motion-ready [data-scroll-reveal]> :nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: .07s;
}

.scroll-motion-ready [data-scroll-reveal]> :nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: .14s;
}

.scroll-motion-ready [data-scroll-reveal]> :nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: .21s;
}

.scroll-motion-ready [data-scroll-reveal]> :nth-child(5) {
  transition-delay: .28s;
}

.scroll-motion-ready [data-scroll-reveal]> :nth-child(6) {
  transition-delay: .35s;
}

.scroll-motion-ready [data-scroll-reveal]> :nth-child(7) {
  transition-delay: .42s;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .scroll-motion-ready [data-scroll-reveal]>* {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}

.sticky-message {
  min-width: 12rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sticky-inner>.sticky-message {
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.sticky-message strong,
.sticky-message span {
  display: block;
}

.sticky-message strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: .875rem;
}

.sticky-message span {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-size: .75rem;
}

.quick-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.1fr 1.1fr auto;
  column-gap: var(--space-2);
  row-gap: var(--space-1);
  align-items: center;
}

.quick-form input,
.quick-form select {
  height: var(--compact-control-size);
  min-height: var(--compact-control-size);
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  font-size: .875rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.quick-form .button {
  min-height: var(--compact-control-size);
  padding-block: var(--space-1);
  font-size: .875rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.contact-widgets {
  position: fixed;
  right: var(--space-3);
  bottom: var(--space-8);
  z-index: 11;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.contact-widgets a {
  display: grid;
  width: var(--widget-size);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-widgets svg,
.contact-methods svg {
  width: 50%;
  height: 50%;
}

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

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

@media (max-width: 64em) {
  .header-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .primary-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--header-height);
    right: var(--space-3);
    z-index: 15;
    display: none;
    min-width: 16rem;
    padding: var(--space-3);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  }

  .primary-nav.is-open {
    display: flex;
  }

  .offline-card {
    text-align: center;
  }

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

  .sticky-message {
    display: none;
  }

  .testimonial-panel {
    padding-top: 22rem;
  }

  .portrait-tile,
  .portrait-1,
  .portrait-2,
  .portrait-5,
  .portrait-6,
  .portrait-7,
  .portrait-8 {
    width: 7rem;
    height: 9rem;
  }

  .portrait-3 {
    left: 30%;
  }

  .portrait-4 {
    right: 30%;
  }

  .compare-band-inner {
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .approval-explainer-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .section-alt::after {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
  }

  .hero {
    padding-block: var(--space-6);
  }

  .feature-teaser {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }

  .testimonial-panel {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 16rem var(--space-4) var(--space-7);
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-md) * 2);
  }

  .testimonial-portraits {
    height: 17rem;
  }

  .portrait-tile {
    width: 5rem;
    height: 6.25rem;
  }

  .portrait-tile::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .portrait-1 {
    top: var(--space-3);
    left: 2%;
  }

  .portrait-2 {
    top: var(--space-1);
    left: 27%;
  }

  .portrait-3 {
    top: var(--space-3);
    left: 52%;
  }

  .portrait-4 {
    top: var(--space-1);
    right: 2%;
    left: auto;
  }

  .portrait-5 {
    top: 7.5rem;
    left: 18%;
    right: auto;
  }

  .portrait-6 {
    top: 7.5rem;
    right: 18%;
  }

  .portrait-7,
  .portrait-8 {
    display: none;
  }

  .portrait-1,
  .portrait-2,
  .portrait-5,
  .portrait-6 {
    width: 5rem;
    height: 6.25rem;
  }

  .testimonial-heading h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .testimonial-heading p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .quick-form {
    display: flex;
  }

  .quick-form label {
    display: none;
  }

  .quick-form .button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-widgets {
    bottom: 11rem;
  }

  .page-hero {
    padding-block: var(--space-7);
  }
}

/* ADDITIVE COMPONENTS */
[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

/* University & Accreditation Logo Strip */
.logo-strip {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  padding-block: var(--space-4);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.logo-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.logo-strip-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.logo-strip-label a {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.logo-strip-label a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.logo-strip-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.logo-strip-container::before,
.logo-strip-container::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.logo-strip-container::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-bg), transparent);
}

.logo-strip-container::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--color-bg), transparent);
}

.logo-strip-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  animation: logo-scroll 30s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

.logo-strip-row:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.logo-strip-item {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  opacity: 0.6;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, filter 0.2s ease;
  cursor: default;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.logo-strip-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.logo-strip-logo {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 140px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, filter 0.2s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.logo-strip-logo:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
}

.logo-strip-item-full {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: default;
}

.logo-strip-icon {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  user-select: none;
}

.logo-text-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-align: left;
  user-select: none;
}

.logo-text-col span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* Specific styling for Amity */
.logo-amity .text-top {
  font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #022b54;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-amity .text-mid {
  font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #022b54;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-amity .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e60aa;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* Specific styling for DY Patil */
.logo-dy-patil .text-top {
  font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #721c24;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-dy-patil .text-mid {
  font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #721c24;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-dy-patil .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #856404;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Specific styling for Jain */
.logo-jain .text-top {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-jain .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #d9534f;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* Specific styling for LPU */
.logo-lpu .text-top {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ff6f00;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-lpu .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #263238;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* Specific styling for Manipal */
.logo-manipal .text-top {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffb703;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-manipal .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #023047;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* Specific styling for Chandigarh */
.logo-chandigarh .text-top {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f3057;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-chandigarh .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e11d48;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Specific styling for GLA */
.logo-gla .text-top {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1d3557;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-gla .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f77f00;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Specific styling for IGNOU */
.logo-ignou .text-top {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0288d1;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-ignou .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #388e3c;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* Specific styling for Jamia Hamdard */
.logo-jamia-hamdard .text-top {
  font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1b4d3e;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-jamia-hamdard .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2d6a4f;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Specific styling for UPES */
.logo-upes .text-top {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #003566;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-upes .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffc300;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* Specific styling for Symbiosis */
.logo-symbiosis .text-top {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #9b2226;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-symbiosis .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ae2012;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Specific styling for LSMU */
.logo-lsmu .text-top {
  font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0d3b66;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-lsmu .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f4d35e;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Specific styling for Mangalayatan */
.logo-mangalayatan .text-top {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #023047;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.logo-mangalayatan .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2a9d8f;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Specific styling for Shoolini */
.logo-shoolini .text-top {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #d62828;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-shoolini .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #003049;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* Specific styling for Sikkim Manipal */
.logo-sikkim-manipal .text-top {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #003049;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-sikkim-manipal .text-bot {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fcbf49;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.logo-strip-heading-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.logo-strip-label-centered {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.logo-strip-label-centered a {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.logo-strip-label-centered a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@keyframes logo-scroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .logo-strip-row {
    animation: none;
    overflow-x: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .logo-strip-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-2);
  }

  .logo-strip-container {
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
  }
}

/* Quick Facts Bar & TOC */
.course-toc {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  padding-block: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.course-toc a {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.course-toc a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.sticky-quick-facts {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  padding-block: var(--space-2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.sticky-quick-facts.is-active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.sticky-quick-facts .site-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.sticky-quick-facts-data {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.sticky-quick-facts-data div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sticky-quick-facts-data strong {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.sticky-quick-facts-data span {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .sticky-quick-facts {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Interactive Comparison Tool */
.compare-tool {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-7);
}

.compare-selectors {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.compare-selectors label {
  flex: 1 1 200px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.compare-universities-selector {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.compare-universities-selector label {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.compare-universities-selector input {
  width: auto;
  min-height: auto;
  margin: 0;
}

.compare-results-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.compare-results-table th,
.compare-results-table td {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-right: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: left;
}

.compare-results-table th:last-child,
.compare-results-table td:last-child {
  border-right: 0;
}

.compare-results-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.compare-results-table thead th {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.compare-results-table tbody th {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  width: 25%;
}

/* Calculator UI */
.calculator-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
}

.calculator-outputs {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
}

.calculator-output-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.calculator-output-row-total {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

/* Timeline staggers & lists */
.timeline-horizontal {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.timeline-horizontal-step {
  flex: 0 0 16rem;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-top: var(--focus-width) solid var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

/* Interactive Comparison overrides */
.popular-compare-wrap {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.popular-compare-wrap .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  display: block;
}

.chip-btn {
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-size: .875rem;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.email-input-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}

.email-input-group input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1 1 250px;
}

/* Calculator worked illustration overrides */
.calculator-row-emi {
  border-top: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
}

.emi-value {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

/* Navigation Dropdowns & Mega Menu Styles */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

/* Nav toggles / reset */
.nav-dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.nav-dropdown-toggle:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

/* Simple Dropdown menu */
.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 14rem;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark) !important;
}

.mega-dropdown {
  position: static;
}

/* Mega Menu Panel (Desktop) */
.mega-menu-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1050;
  width: auto;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mega-menu-panel[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.mega-menu-close-container {
  display: none;
}

.mega-menu-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 16rem 1fr;
}

.mega-menu-sidebar {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-right: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.mega-sidebar-tab {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  text-align: left;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}

.mega-sidebar-tab:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.mega-sidebar-tab.active {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.mega-menu-main {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 25rem;
}

.mega-tab-content {
  display: none;
}

.mega-tab-content.active {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-accordion-toggle {
  display: none;
}

.mega-course-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.mega-course-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  border: var(--border-width) solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.mega-course-item:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}

.mega-course-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.mega-course-icon svg {
  width: 1.125rem;
  height: 1.125rem;
}

.mega-course-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.mega-course-desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.mega-menu-footer {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  border-top: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: right;
}

.view-all-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.view-all-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark) !important;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Mega Menu / Navigation Overrides */
@media (max-width: 64em) {
  .primary-nav {
    overflow-y: auto;
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height) - var(--space-4));
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-toggle {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: var(--space-3) 0;
    border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  }

  .nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding-left: var(--space-3);
    margin-top: 0;
    background: transparent;
  }

  .mega-menu-panel {
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    margin-top: 0;
    background: transparent;
  }

  .mega-menu-close-container {
    display: none;
  }

  .mega-menu-inner {
    display: block;
  }

  .mega-menu-sidebar {
    display: none;
  }

  .mega-menu-main {
    padding: 0;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .mega-tab-content {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  }

  .mobile-accordion-toggle {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-2);
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
  }

  .mobile-accordion-toggle .accordion-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  }

  .mobile-accordion-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .accordion-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  .mega-tab-content .mega-course-list {
    display: none;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding-left: var(--space-2);
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
  }

  /* When accordion is expanded */
  .mega-tab-content.active .mega-course-list,
  .mega-tab-content .mobile-accordion-toggle[aria-expanded="true"]+.mega-course-list {
    display: grid;
  }

  .mega-course-item {
    padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  }

  .mega-course-item:hover {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: transparent;
  }

  .mega-menu-footer {
    text-align: left;
    padding-left: var(--space-2);
    margin-top: var(--space-3);
  }
}

/* Homepage & Hub Filter Tabs */
.filter-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-block: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
}

.filter-tabs {
  display: inline-flex;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: var(--space-1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  gap: var(--space-1);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
}

.filter-tab {
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.filter-tab:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.filter-tab.active {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.course-group-heading {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary-light);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .filter-container {
    margin-inline: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .filter-tab {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Sidebar Domain Layout */
.admission-layout-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.admission-sidebar {
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Program Finder dark sidebar panel */
.program-finder-sidebar {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
}

.program-finder-sidebar .sidebar-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.program-finder-sidebar .admission-tab {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
}

.program-finder-sidebar .admission-tab strong {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.program-finder-sidebar .tab-count {
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0.8;
  font-size: 0.9em;
}

.program-finder-sidebar .admission-tab .tab-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.program-finder-sidebar .admission-tab:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.program-finder-sidebar .admission-tab.active {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.program-finder-sidebar .admission-tab.active strong {
  color: #fff;
}

.program-finder-sidebar .admission-tab.active .tab-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Course card title - smaller than default h3, scoped to cards only */
.course-card-title {
  font-size: 1.063rem;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Card inner layout */
.course-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.course-card-top .course-icon { margin-bottom: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }

.course-duration {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.course-duration svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

.course-card-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.course-chip {
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.course-card-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}



.admission-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.admission-tab {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  text-align: left;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.admission-tab strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.063rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.admission-tab .tab-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.admission-tab:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.admission-tab.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.admission-tab.active strong {
  color: var(--color-bg);
}

.admission-tab.active .tab-badge {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-bg);
}

/* Offline Card Details inside Tab */
.offline-card-full {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.regular-paths-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.regular-path-card-mini {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.regular-path-card-mini h4 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.regular-path-card-mini p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.regular-path-card-mini .card-link {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 64em) {
  .admission-layout-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .admission-sidebar {
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .admission-tabs {
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .admission-tab {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: auto;
    border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
    background: var(--color-bg);
  }

  .admission-tab.active {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
  }

  .regular-paths-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Scholarship CTA Banner */
.scholarship-banner {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 50%, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(21, 29, 48, 0.2);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
}

.scholarship-banner-copy {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 60%;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.scholarship-banner-badge {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.scholarship-banner-heading {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.scholarship-banner-heading strong {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.button-claim-now {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
}

.button-claim-now:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.scholarship-banner-graphic-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.scholarship-banner-graphic {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-3deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.scholarship-banner-discount-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: 8%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  transform: rotate(8deg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1.1;
  z-index: 3;
}

.scholarship-banner-discount-badge .discount-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.scholarship-banner-discount-badge .discount-amount {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.scholarship-banner-discount-badge .discount-off {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .scholarship-banner {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
    text-align: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .scholarship-banner-copy {
    max-width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .scholarship-banner-badge {
    align-self: center;
  }

  .scholarship-banner-heading {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .scholarship-banner-graphic-wrap {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
  }

  .scholarship-banner-discount-badge {
    right: 2%;
    top: 10%;
  }
}

/* How It Works Premium Steps Flow */
.how-it-works-section {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.section-heading-left {
  max-width: 48rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  text-align: left;
}

.section-heading-left h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.section-heading-left .section-subheading {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.works-steps-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), border-color 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(31, 42, 68, 0.03);
  height: 100%;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.step-number-large {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  opacity: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.938rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.step-flow-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  opacity: 0.8;
  width: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.step-flow-arrow svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

/* Align cards in flex container to have same height */
.works-steps-flow {
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 64em) {
  .works-steps-flow {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .step-flow-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 36em) {
  .works-steps-flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
}

/* Merged Why UniVox Section */
.why-univox-merged-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-block: var(--space-7);
}

.why-univox-merged-section .section-heading-left h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.why-univox-merged-section .section-subheading {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.why-univox-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.why-univox-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.why-univox-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.why-univox-card-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-univox-card-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.why-univox-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.why-univox-card p {
  font-size: 0.938rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .why-univox-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }

  .why-univox-merged-section {
    padding-block: var(--space-6);
  }
}

/* Testimonial Marquee Styles */
.testimonial-marquee-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding-block: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
}

/* Edge fading effect for seamless integration */
.testimonial-marquee-wrapper::before,
.testimonial-marquee-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 150px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-marquee-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-bg) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.testimonial-marquee-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--color-bg) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

/* Adjust gradients for secondary/alternate sections background */
.section-alt .testimonial-marquee-wrapper::before {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-bg-alt) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.section-alt .testimonial-marquee-wrapper::after {
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--color-bg-alt) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.testimonial-marquee-row {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.testimonial-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  width: max-content;
}

.marquee-rtl .testimonial-marquee-track {
  animation: marquee-rtl 45s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-ltr .testimonial-marquee-track {
  animation: marquee-ltr 45s linear infinite;
}

.testimonial-marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-card {
  width: 380px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(31, 42, 68, 0.02);
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
}

.marquee-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.marquee-card blockquote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-block: var(--space-3);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  border-left: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.marquee-card figcaption {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  margin-top: auto;
}

@keyframes marquee-rtl {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@keyframes marquee-ltr {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .marquee-rtl .testimonial-marquee-track,
  .marquee-ltr .testimonial-marquee-track {
    animation: none;
    overflow-x: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .marquee-card {
    width: 310px;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  }

  .testimonial-marquee-wrapper::before,
  .testimonial-marquee-wrapper::after {
    width: 60px;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   UNIVERSITY WALL SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Accent text in heading (italic gold gradient - matches site accent) */
.uni-wall-accent {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

/* ── Tab switcher ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.uni-wall-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 4px;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.uni-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.uni-tab:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.uni-tab.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(31, 42, 68, 0.25);
}

.uni-tab.active svg {
  stroke: var(--color-accent);
}

.uni-tab-count {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.uni-tab:not(.active) .uni-tab-count {
  background: rgba(31, 42, 68, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ── Bento grid ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.uni-wall-grid {
  display: grid;
  /* 6-column base; featured tiles span 2 cols, compact span 1 */
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  /* uniform row height - featured cards are same height, just wider */
  grid-auto-rows: 148px;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

/* Loading / error states */
.uni-wall-loading,
.uni-wall-error {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-7);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.uni-wall-error a {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Base tile - matches .content-card exactly ──────────────── */
.uni-tile {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.uni-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(var(--lift-distance));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.uni-tile-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  height: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  gap: 5px;
}

/* ── Featured tile - 2 cols wide, accent left-border ───────── */
.uni-tile-featured {
  grid-column: span 2;
  grid-row: span 1;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.uni-tile-featured:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.uni-tile-featured .uni-tile-link {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  gap: 6px;
  flex-direction: row;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Logo in featured: left-aligned, bigger */
.uni-tile-featured .uni-tile-logo-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 110px;
  height: 56px;
}

/* Text column in featured tile */
.uni-tile-featured-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

/* ── Compact tile - 1 col × 1 row ──────────────────────────── */
.uni-tile-compact {
  grid-column: span 1;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

.uni-tile-compact .uni-tile-link {
  padding: var(--space-2);
  gap: 4px;
}

/* ── Logo ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.uni-tile-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.uni-tile-logo {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.uni-tile-featured .uni-tile-logo {
  max-height: 52px;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.uni-tile-compact .uni-tile-logo {
  max-height: 40px;
  max-width: 100px;
}

/* ── Initials placeholder (when logo fails to load) ─────────── */
.uni-logo-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(198, 167, 94, 0.12) 0%, rgba(198, 167, 94, 0.06) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ── Approval badges ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.uni-tile-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.badge-ugc {
  color: #15803d;
  background: #dcfce7;
}

.badge-naac {
  color: #1d4ed8;
  background: #dbeafe;
}

/* ── Meta row (course count) ────────────────────────────────── */
.uni-tile-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.uni-tile-courses {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(31, 42, 68, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 3px 10px;
}

/* ── Name labels ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.uni-tile-name {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: left;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.uni-tile-name-small {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── Entrance animation ─────────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes uni-tile-in {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.94) translateY(6px);
  }

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

.uni-tile-enter {
  animation: uni-tile-in 0.3s ease both;
}

/* ── CTA row ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.uni-wall-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}


.uni-wall-grid-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-height: 464px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.uni-wall-grid-wrapper .uni-wall-grid {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.uni-wall-fade {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--color-bg) 80%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.uni-wall-fade a {
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 72em) {
  .uni-wall-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 140px;
  }
  .uni-wall-grid-wrapper {
    max-height: 440px;
  }

  /* featured still span 2 cols in 4-col grid */
  .uni-tile-featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .uni-wall-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 120px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .uni-wall-grid-wrapper {
    max-height: 376px;
  }

  .uni-tile-featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .uni-tile-featured .uni-tile-link {
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--space-2);
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .uni-tile-featured .uni-tile-logo-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .uni-wall-tabs {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .uni-tab {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 30em) {
  .uni-wall-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 110px;
  }
  .uni-wall-grid-wrapper {
    max-height: 346px;
  }

  .uni-tile-featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}
/* ── Course Silo Navigation ──────────────────────────────────── */
.course-silo-nav {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 40;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.silo-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.silo-nav-link {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

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

.silo-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MBA PAGE - Design Spec Implementation
   All values use existing tokens. No new variables.
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Hero ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mba-hero {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--space-7) 0 0;
  margin: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.mba-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-primary) 25%, rgba(31,42,68,0.25) 70%), url('../img/hero-counselling.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: right center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mba-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mba-hero-content {
  max-width: 48rem;
}

.mba-hero-content h1 {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}

.mba-hero-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-5);
  max-width: 42rem;
}

.mba-hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.button-accent {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.18s, transform 0.15s;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.button-accent:hover { background-color: var(--color-accent-dark); border-color: var(--color-accent-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.button-ghost-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.18s, border-color 0.18s;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.button-ghost-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

.button-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.18s, background 0.18s;
}
.button-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--color-primary); background: var(--color-bg-alt); }

/* Stat strip */
.mba-stat-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.mba-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  flex: 1 1 120px;
}
.mba-stat strong {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.mba-stat span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.mba-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* eyebrow-accent variant */
.eyebrow-accent { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* ── Sticky section nav ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.mba-section-nav {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.mba-section-nav--visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.mba-nav-pills {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  white-space: nowrap;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.mba-nav-pills::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.mba-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.18s, color 0.18s;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}
.mba-pill:hover { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }
.mba-pill.active {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
}

/* ── Two-column layout ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mba-page-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.mba-main-col { min-width: 0; }
.mba-main-col > .section {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.mba-main-col > .section.section-alt {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

/* ── Quick-facts tinted container ─────────────────────────────── */
.mba-quick-facts-tinted {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.mba-facts-table th[scope="row"] {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  width: 40%;
}
.mba-facts-table td {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* ── Fee comparison table ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.mba-fee-table-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  max-height: 520px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mba-fee-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}
.mba-fee-table thead th {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 5;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
}
.mba-fee-th-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  min-width: 200px;
}
.mba-fee-table tbody tr { transition: background 0.15s; }
.mba-fee-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--color-primary-light); }
.mba-fee-table tbody td {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.mba-fee-table tbody td:first-child {
  position: sticky;
  left: 0;
  background: inherit;
  z-index: 4;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}
.mba-fee-table tbody tr:hover td:first-child { background-color: var(--color-primary-light); }
.mba-uni-row--hidden { display: none; }
.mba-fee-uni-name {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.mba-fee-logo-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.mba-fee-logo { height: 32px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.mba-fee-amount {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.mba-approval-text { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.badge-success {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-success-bg);
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.mba-fee-table-fade {
  position: sticky;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, var(--color-bg));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.mba-fee-table-actions {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

/* ── Who It Suits grid ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mba-who-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}
.mba-who-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
}
.mba-who-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.mba-who-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.mba-who-card p  { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ── Specializations ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mba-spec-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-5);
}
.mba-spec-chip {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 6px var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.18s;
}
.mba-spec-chip:hover { background: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-accent-text); }
.mba-spec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.mba-spec-block {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
}
.mba-spec-block h3 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.mba-spec-block p  { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ── Worth It cards ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mba-worth-it-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}
.mba-worth-card {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mba-worth-header {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
}
.mba-worth-header--yes { background: var(--color-success); }
.mba-worth-header--no  { background: var(--color-error); }
.mba-worth-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.mba-worth-list li {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
  position: relative;
}
.mba-worth-list li::before {
  content: '›';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ── Mistakes list ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mba-accent-rule {
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-5);
}
.mba-mistakes-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.mba-mistakes-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
}
.mba-mistakes-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.mba-mistake-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--color-error-bg);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-error);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.mba-mistakes-list li > div { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-text); }
.mba-mistakes-list li > div strong { display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }

/* ── Course detail list + small graphic (offline-admission) ─────── */
.course-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 200px;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: start;
}

.course-detail-content {
  max-width: 42rem;
}

.info-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.info-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
}
.info-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }

.info-list-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--color-success-bg);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-success);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.info-list li > div { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--color-text); }
.info-list li > div strong { display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }

.course-detail-graphic {
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.course-detail-graphic-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.course-detail-graphic-icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }

.course-detail-graphic-label { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-primary); }

@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .course-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .course-detail-graphic { flex-direction: row; justify-content: center; position: static; }
}

/* ── Per-section themed background (offline-admission course sections) ── */
#management,
#engineering,
#computer-applications {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#management > .site-container,
#engineering > .site-container,
#computer-applications > .site-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

#management { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }
#engineering { background: #EEF1F6; }
#computer-applications { background: #FAF1DC; }

#management::after,
#engineering::after,
#computer-applications::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  top: auto;
  bottom: calc(-1 * var(--space-6));
  right: calc(-1 * var(--space-5));
  left: auto;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: contain;
  opacity: .06;
  pointer-events: none;
}

#management::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A//www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2024%2024%27%20fill%3D%27none%27%20stroke%3D%27%231F2A44%27%20stroke-width%3D%271.5%27%20stroke-linecap%3D%27round%27%20stroke-linejoin%3D%27round%27%3E%3Crect%20x%3D%273%27%20y%3D%277%27%20width%3D%2718%27%20height%3D%2712%27%20rx%3D%272%27/%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M8%207V5a2%202%200%200%201%202-2h4a2%202%200%200%201%202%202v2%27/%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M3%2012h18%27/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
#engineering::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A//www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2024%2024%27%20fill%3D%27none%27%20stroke%3D%27%231F2A44%27%20stroke-width%3D%271.5%27%20stroke-linecap%3D%27round%27%20stroke-linejoin%3D%27round%27%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D%2712%27%20cy%3D%2712%27%20r%3D%273.2%27/%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D%27M12%203.5v2.4M12%2018.1v2.4M20.5%2012h-2.4M5.9%2012H3.5M17.7%206.3l-1.7%201.7M8%2016l-1.7%201.7M17.7%2017.7%2016%2016M8%208%206.3%206.3%27/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
#computer-applications::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A//www.w3.org/2000/svg%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2024%2024%27%20fill%3D%27none%27%20stroke%3D%27%231F2A44%27%20stroke-width%3D%271.5%27%20stroke-linecap%3D%27round%27%20stroke-linejoin%3D%27round%27%3E%3Crect%20x%3D%272%27%20y%3D%273%27%20width%3D%2720%27%20height%3D%2714%27%20rx%3D%272%27%20ry%3D%272%27/%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%278%27%20y1%3D%2721%27%20x2%3D%2716%27%20y2%3D%2721%27/%3E%3Cline%20x1%3D%2712%27%20y1%3D%2717%27%20x2%3D%2712%27%20y2%3D%2721%27/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ── Sidebar ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mba-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--space-5) + 56px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.mba-sidebar-promo {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  color: var(--color-bg);
}
.mba-sidebar-promo h3 {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: var(--space-2) 0;
}
.mba-sidebar-promo p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.mba-sidebar-links {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
}
.mba-sidebar-links h4 {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.mba-sidebar-links ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.mba-sidebar-links li {
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
}
.mba-sidebar-links li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.mba-sidebar-links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: block;
}
.mba-sidebar-links a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* ── Universities full-bleed section ─────────────────────────── */
.mba-uni-section {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-7) 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}
.mba-uni-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}
.mba-uni-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.mba-uni-card--hidden { display: none; }
.mba-uni-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-3);
  right: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-success-bg);
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.mba-uni-card-logo {
  height: 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.mba-uni-card-logo img { height: 48px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; max-width: 120px; }
.mba-uni-card-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}
.mba-uni-card-approvals {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.mba-uni-grid-actions {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
}

/* ── FAQ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mba-faq details {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.mba-faq details summary {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
}
.mba-faq details summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.mba-faq details p { padding: 0 var(--space-4) var(--space-4); margin: 0; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* ── Final CTA ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mba-final-cta {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.mba-final-cta-inner { max-width: 48rem; margin: 0 auto; }
.mba-final-cta h2 { color: var(--color-bg); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.mba-final-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ── Responsive ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 72em) {
  .mba-uni-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 62em) {
  .mba-page-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mba-sidebar {
    position: static;
    order: -1;
  }
  .mba-spec-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .mba-uni-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .mba-hero { margin: var(--space-3) var(--space-3) 0; }
  .mba-who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mba-worth-it-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mba-spec-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mba-uni-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .mba-stat-strip { gap: var(--space-3); }
  .mba-stat-divider { display: none; }
  .mba-sidebar { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 30em) {
  .mba-uni-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mba-hero-content h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
}

/* ── MBA page: admission timeline override (2x2 inside narrow main col) ── */
.mba-main-col .admission-timeline {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

/* ── MBA Universities - split layout carousel ─────────────────── */
.mba-uni-section {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-7) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mba-uni-split {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-5);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: center;
}

.mba-uni-split-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.mba-uni-split-text h2 {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin: 0;
}

.mba-uni-split-text p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Carousel wrapper */
.mba-uni-carousel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.mba-uni-carousel {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-1);
}
.mba-uni-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.mba-carousel-card {
  flex: 0 0 230px;
  background: var(--color-surface, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 14px);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.mba-carousel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-accent, #d97706);
}

.mba-carousel-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-accent, #d97706);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.mba-carousel-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary, #0f172a);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Arrow buttons */
.mba-carousel-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.18s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mba-carousel-arrow:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 62em) {
  .mba-uni-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mba-uni-split-text { text-align: center; align-items: center; }
  .mba-carousel-arrow { display: none; }
}

/* ── MBA Top Recruiters Marquee (Light/Hover Theme) ────────── */
.mba-recruiters {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.mba-recruiters-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.mba-recruiters-header h2 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
}

.mba-recruiters-header p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mba-marquee-container {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  /* gradient masks for smooth fade on edges */
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.mba-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  min-width: 100%;
  animation: scrollMarquee 35s linear infinite;
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
}

.mba-marquee-track.reverse {
  animation-direction: reverse;
}

.mba-marquee-container:hover .mba-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scrollMarquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(calc(-100% - var(--space-4))); }
}

.mba-recruiter-logo {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 200px;
  height: 90px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: default;
}

.mba-recruiter-logo strong {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.mba-recruiter-logo span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Hover State - matching screenshot style */
.mba-recruiter-logo:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background: var(--color-primary-light); /* Soft tinted background */
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.mba-recruiter-logo:hover strong {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.mba-recruiter-logo:hover span {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.mba-recruiters-footer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.mba-recruiters-footer-chevron {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mba-recruiters-footer-text {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .mba-recruiters-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
}


/* ---------- Sidebar promo card ---------- */

.promo-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-3) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.promo-card__eyebrow {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.promo-card__heading {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-bg);
}

.promo-card__heading-thin {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0.82;
}

.promo-card__number {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-1);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 72px;
  line-height: 0.9;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.promo-card__number-sub {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--color-bg);
}

.promo-card__list {
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.promo-card__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0 6px var(--space-3);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
}

.promo-card__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 11px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.promo-card__cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.promo-card__tagline {
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 0;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-style: italic;
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
}

/* Sticky behaviour belongs to the sidebar, not the card */

.mba-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height, 72px) + var(--space-4));
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mba-sidebar { position: static; }
  .promo-card { aspect-ratio: auto; }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   NEW FOOTER LAYOUT & STYLE RULES (College Vidya Inspired - 4 Columns)
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.footer-grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(250px, 320px) auto auto auto !important;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-contact-info h3 {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.footer-contact-link {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-bg) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3) !important;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

.footer-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.footer-social-links a {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-bg) !important;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.footer-social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-social-links svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.footer-disclaimer-wrap {
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.footer-disclaimer-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom-bar-wrap {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-block: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-bg) !important;
}

.footer-dot {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: inline-block !important;
  vertical-align: middle;
  line-height: 1;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: clamp(0.6rem, 1.9vw, 0.8rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  overflow: visible;
}

.footer-copyright a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: underline;
  margin: 0;
  display: inline;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

@media (max-width: 64em) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
}

/* Study abroad - destination grid */
.destination-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.destination-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.destination-media {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.destination-card:hover .destination-media {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.destination-media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}

.destination-card:hover .destination-media img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.destination-name {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: background-color .2s ease;
}

.destination-card:hover .destination-name {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 64em) {
  .destination-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .destination-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.photo-credit {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: .8rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Study abroad - sticky in-page section nav */
.section-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 15;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.section-nav--visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.section-nav-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding-block: var(--space-3);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.section-nav-pills::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.section-pill {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}

.section-pill.active {
  color: var(--color-accent-text);
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .section-nav {
    transition: none;
  }
}

.info-table caption {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: .9375rem;
  text-align: left;
  caption-side: top;
}

/* Study abroad - "worth it if / probably not if" fit-check cards */
.fit-check-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.fit-check-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.fit-check-header {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.fit-check-header-success {
  background: var(--color-success);
}

.fit-check-header-error {
  background: var(--color-error);
}

/* Rubber-stamp badge straddling the header/body seam - a passport-stamp motif for a study-abroad decision */
.fit-check-header::after {
  content: '\2713';
  position: absolute;
  right: var(--space-4);
  bottom: -22px;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-success);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transform: rotate(-10deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.fit-check-header-error::after {
  content: '\2715';
  border-color: var(--color-error);
  color: var(--color-error);
  transform: rotate(8deg);
}

.fit-check-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  border-top: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.fit-check-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.fit-check-list li::before {
  content: '\2713';
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.fit-check-card:has(.fit-check-header-success) .fit-check-list li::before {
  background: var(--color-success);
}

.fit-check-card:has(.fit-check-header-error) .fit-check-list li::before {
  content: '\2715';
  background: var(--color-error);
}

/* Study abroad - mistakes as ticket-stub cards (a boarding-pass motif: torn perforation, stamped icon) */
.mistake-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.mistake-item {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

.mistake-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(var(--lift-distance));
}

.mistake-item-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-3);
}

.mistake-item-top h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.mistake-icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-error);
  background: var(--color-error-bg);
}

.mistake-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.mistake-divider {
  position: relative;
  height: 0;
  margin: 0 var(--space-4);
  border-top: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
}

.mistake-divider::before,
.mistake-divider::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -9px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.mistake-divider::before {
  left: calc(var(--space-4) * -1 - 9px);
}

.mistake-divider::after {
  right: calc(var(--space-4) * -1 - 9px);
}

.mistake-item p {
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Study abroad - field chips (what students study there) */
.field-chip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.field-chip {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.field-chip-name {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.field-chip p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 64em) {
  .fit-check-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 48em) {
  .field-chip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Study abroad - centred photo hero (city image background) */
.page-hero-photo {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--space-8);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  color: var(--color-bg);
  text-align: center;
}

.page-hero-photo .page-hero-centered p {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  opacity: .92;
}

.page-hero-photo-canada {
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--color-hero-overlay-mid), var(--color-hero-overlay-mid)), url('../img/destinations/canada.jpg');
}

.page-hero-photo-usa {
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--color-hero-overlay-mid), var(--color-hero-overlay-mid)), url('../img/destinations/usa.jpg');
}

.page-hero-photo-uk {
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--color-hero-overlay-mid), var(--color-hero-overlay-mid)), url('../img/destinations/uk.jpg');
}

.page-hero-photo-australia {
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--color-hero-overlay-mid), var(--color-hero-overlay-mid)), url('../img/destinations/australia.jpg');
}

.page-hero-photo-germany {
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--color-hero-overlay-mid), var(--color-hero-overlay-mid)), url('../img/destinations/germany.jpg');
}

.page-hero-photo-ireland {
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--color-hero-overlay-mid), var(--color-hero-overlay-mid)), url('../img/destinations/ireland.jpg');
}

.page-hero-photo-uae {
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--color-hero-overlay-mid), var(--color-hero-overlay-mid)), url('../img/destinations/uae.jpg');
}

.page-hero-photo-new-zealand {
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--color-hero-overlay-mid), var(--color-hero-overlay-mid)), url('../img/destinations/new-zealand.jpg');
}

.page-hero-photo-finland {
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--color-hero-overlay-mid), var(--color-hero-overlay-mid)), url('../img/destinations/finland.jpg');
}

.page-hero-photo-hungary {
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--color-hero-overlay-mid), var(--color-hero-overlay-mid)), url('../img/destinations/hungary.jpg');
}

/* ── University Partners Directory Redesign ──────────────────── */
.partners-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.partners-sidebar {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.sidebar-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.filter-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.filter-group-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.filter-checkbox-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.filter-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.filter-checkbox-label input {
  width: auto;
  min-height: auto;
  margin: 0;
}

.filter-count {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Search bar on top of main content */
.partners-search-bar {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.partners-search-bar input {
  padding-left: 44px;
}

.partners-search-bar svg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Directory grid overrides */
.directory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

@media (max-width: 62em) {
  .directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .partners-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Cards Design matching screenshot */
.uni-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.uni-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(var(--lift-distance));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.uni-card-header {
  position: relative;
  height: 180px;
}

.uni-card-banner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.uni-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: var(--color-error);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.uni-card-logo-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  left: 16px;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: #fff;
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.uni-card-logo {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.uni-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.uni-card-name {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.uni-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.uni-card-rating {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.uni-card-contact-icons {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.uni-card-contact-icons a {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.uni-card-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-3) 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.uni-card-bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: start;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.uni-card-bullets li::before {
  content: "✓";
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.uni-card-approvals {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
}

.uni-card-courses {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.course-tag {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.uni-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.uni-card-actions a,
.uni-card-actions button {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  padding: var(--space-2) !important;
  min-height: 40px !important;
}

/* Premium Abstract Gradient Header Styling */
.uni-card-banner-gradient {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.uni-card-banner-gradient::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 14px 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.uni-card-banner-gradient::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 60%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.uni-card:hover .uni-card-banner-gradient {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Custom CSS for new online university grid */
.uni-explore-section {
  padding-block: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  text-align: center;
}
.uni-explore-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.uni-explore-header .eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.uni-explore-header .eyebrow::before,
.uni-explore-header .eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}
.uni-explore-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-block: var(--space-2);
}
.uni-explore-header h2 span {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.uni-explore-header p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.uni-disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: var(--space-3) auto 0 auto;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.mba-uni-split-text .uni-disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-4) 0;
  text-align: left;
}


.uni-features-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  padding-block: var(--space-3);
}
.uni-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.uni-feature-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.uni-feature-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}
.uni-feature-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 24px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .uni-feature-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}

.uni-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .uni-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .uni-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .uni-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .uni-card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.uni-card-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background-color: #F8F9FA;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-align: left;
}
.uni-card-pill:hover {
  background-color: #FDFBEE;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(198, 167, 94, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.uni-card-pill-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.uni-card-pill-icon {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.uni-card-pill-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}
.uni-card-pill-text h3 {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0 0 2px 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.uni-card-pill-text p {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.uni-card-pill-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background-color: #FEF1D3;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.uni-card-pill-arrow svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}
.uni-card-pill:hover .uni-card-pill-arrow {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.uni-explore-footer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.uni-footer-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background-color: #F8F9FA;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.uni-footer-banner-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  text-align: left;
}
.uni-footer-banner-icon {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.uni-footer-banner-icon svg {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}
.uni-footer-banner-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}
.uni-footer-banner-text p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.uni-banner-bottom {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.uni-banner-bottom-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.uni-banner-bottom-item svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.uni-banner-bottom-title {
  font-family: 'Great Vibes', cursive;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-bg);
}

/* Simple Dropdown Panels */
.simple-dropdown-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  right: -50px; /* shift a bit to align nicely under toggle */
  left: auto;
  z-index: 1050;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: var(--border-width) solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-4);
}

.simple-dropdown-panel.narrow-panel {
  min-width: 320px;
  right: 0;
}

.simple-dropdown-panel.three-col-panel {
  min-width: 700px;
}

.simple-dropdown-panel[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.dropdown-columns {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.dropdown-columns.single-col-desktop {
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-1);
}

.dropdown-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex: 1;
}

.dropdown-column-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.dropdown-column a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  padding: var(--space-1) 0;
  display: block;
}

.dropdown-column a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .simple-dropdown-panel {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    background: transparent;
  }
  
  .simple-dropdown-panel.three-col-panel,
  .simple-dropdown-panel.narrow-panel {
    min-width: 100%;
  }

  .dropdown-columns {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  }
  
  .dropdown-columns.single-col-desktop {
    padding-top: var(--space-2);
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion) {
  .simple-dropdown-panel {
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   STUDY ABROAD CUSTOM LAYOUT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.sa-layout {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  height: 440px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.sa-main-card {
  flex-grow: 1;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 32px;
  background: #000;
}

.sa-main-card img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.sa-main-card:hover img {
  opacity: 0.8;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.sa-main-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: #fff;
}

.sa-side-card {
  width: 80px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #4a4a52;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 32px 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  gap: 24px;
}

.sa-side-card:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.sa-side-card svg {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.sa-side-card-text {
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sa-layout {
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto;
  }
  .sa-side-card {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: row;
    height: 80px;
    padding: 0 32px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .sa-side-card svg {
    margin-right: 0;
  }
  .sa-side-card-text {
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
    transform: none;
  }
  .sa-main-card {
    height: 300px;
  }
}

/* Alpine Study Abroad Accordion */
.sa-acc-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  background: #4a4a52;
}

.sa-acc-main {
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: #000;
}

.sa-acc-side {
  width: 80px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sa-acc-side:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.sa-acc-expanded {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 32px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sa-acc-expanded img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}
.sa-acc-card:hover .sa-acc-expanded img {
  opacity: 0.8;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.sa-acc-collapsed {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 32px 0;
  gap: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 1;
}
.sa-acc-collapsed svg {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sa-acc-side {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: row;
    height: 80px;
  }
  .sa-acc-collapsed {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 0 32px;
  }
  .sa-acc-collapsed svg {
    margin-right: 0;
  }
  .sa-acc-main {
    height: 300px;
  }
}

/* ── Premium Disclaimer & Notice Cards ────────────────────────── */
.disclaimer-card {
  background: var(--color-surface, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent, #3b82f6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-block: var(--space-4, 1.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  text-align: left;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.disclaimer-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
}

.disclaimer-card--visa {
  border-left-color: #2563eb;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.02) 0%, var(--color-surface, #ffffff) 100%);
}

.disclaimer-card--fee {
  border-left-color: #d97706;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.02) 0%, var(--color-surface, #ffffff) 100%);
}

.disclaimer-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
}

.disclaimer-card__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: #2563eb;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.disclaimer-card--fee .disclaimer-card__icon {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
  color: #d97706;
}

.disclaimer-card__title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary, #0f172a);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.disclaimer-card__body {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted, #475569);
  margin: 0;
}

.disclaimer-card__body p {
  margin: 0;
}

.disclaimer-card__body p + p {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}