/* ── RESET & ROOT ── */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

:root {
  --primary: #0d1b3e;
  --primary-mid: #0d1b3e;
  --accent: #c8922a;
  --gold: #c8922a;
  --light: #EBF3FF;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --text: #202021;
  --muted: #565656;
  --dark-bg: #192335;
  --font-head: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

html {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ── CSS VARIABLES (extended) ── */
:root {
  --navy:     #0D1B3E;
  --gold:     #C8922A;
  --gold-lt:  #E8B84B;
  --cream:    #FBF7F0;
  --ink:      #1A1A2E;
  --success:  #16A34A;
  --border:   #E5E0D8;
}

/* ─── NAVBAR ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.navbar {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 999;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 48px;
  height: 72px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(13,27,62,.35);
  transition: height 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  height: 58px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(13,27,62,.5);
}
.navbar-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; }
.navbar-logo-img { height: 48px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.navbar-logo-text {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.logo-white { color: #ffffff; }
.logo-yellow { color: #FFD700; }
.drawer-logo-text {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.navbar-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
}
.nav-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: .93rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 4px; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  transition: left .2s, right .2s;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: #fff; }
.nav-link:hover::after { left: 16px; right: 16px; }
.navbar-action { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.navbar-cta {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .88rem;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: background .2s, transform .15s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.navbar-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-lt); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.navbar-cta i { font-size: .8rem; }
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  gap: 5px; width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 18px; height: 2px;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all .25s;
}

/* ─── MOBILE DRAWER ───────────────────────────────────── */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed; top: 0; right: -320px; width: 300px; height: 100%;
  background: #fff; z-index: 1100;
  box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  transition: right .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-drawer.open { right: 0; }
.mobile-overlay {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1099;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.mobile-overlay.show { display: block; }
.mobile-drawer-inner { padding: 0 0 32px; }
.drawer-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 20px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  background: var(--navy);
}
.drawer-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.drawer-logo { height: 38px; width: auto; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.drawer-tagline { font-size: .68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); letter-spacing: .05em; }
.drawer-close {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); border: none; cursor: pointer;
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: .9rem;
}
.drawer-nav-label {
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #9ca3af;
  padding: 20px 20px 10px;
}
.drawer-nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.mob-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 20px; text-decoration: none; color: #1e293b;
  font-size: .93rem; font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  transition: background .18s;
}
.mob-link:hover { background: #f8fafc; }
.mob-icon-bubble {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 9px; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .8rem; color: #fff;
}
.mib-blue   { background: #3b82f6; }
.mib-teal   { background: #14b8a6; }
.mib-red    { background: #ef4444; }
.mib-gold   { background: #f59e0b; }
.mib-purple { background: #8b5cf6; }
.mib-green  { background: #22c55e; }
.mob-link-text { flex: 1; }
.mob-arrow { color: #cbd5e1; font-size: .7rem; }
.drawer-ctas { display: flex; gap: 10px; padding: 20px; }
.mob-cta {
  flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 10px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem;
}
.mob-cta-call { background: #0d1b3e; color: #fff; }
.mob-cta-wa   { background: #25d366; color: #fff; }
.drawer-trust {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  background: #f8fafc; border-radius: 10px; margin: 0 20px;
  height: 54px;
}
.dt-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.dt-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: .75rem; }
.dt-item span { font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 600; color: #475569; text-align: center; }
.dt-sep { width: 1px; height: 28px; background: #e2e8f0; }

/* ─── TICKER BAND ────────────────────────────────────── */
.ticker {
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 12px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-inner {
  display: inline-flex; gap: 64px;
  animation: ticker-move 35s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-inner span {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ticker-inner span::before { content: '✦ '; }
@keyframes ticker-move { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ─── HERO ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 80px 32px 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 80% 50%, rgba(200,146,42,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner {
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px; gap: 64px; align-items: center;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(200,146,42,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,.35);
  color: var(--gold-lt);
  font-size: .78rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before { content: '●'; font-size: .5rem; }
.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size:40px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.hero-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.hero-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat span {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.hero-cta-row { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  transition: background .2s, transform .15s, box-shadow .15s;
  border: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(230,168,23,.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-lt); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(230,168,23,.45); }
.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(200,146,42,.08); }

/* Hero Form Card */
.hero-form {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.22), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

/* Form header banner */
.form-header-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1e4fa3 100%);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.form-header-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 11px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.form-header-banner h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.form-header-banner .form-sub {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Form body */
#enquiryForm {
  padding: 20px 24px 18px;
}

.form-group { margin-bottom: 10px; }

/* Labels */
.fi-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.fi-req { color: #e03a3a; }

/* Icon inputs */
.fi-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.fi-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1.5px solid #dde3ed;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #f8faff;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.fi-wrap:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(23,62,141,.1);
}
.fi-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: .55;
  font-size: .84rem;
  border-right: 1.5px solid #dde3ed;
  align-self: stretch;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.fi-wrap:focus-within .fi-icon {
  border-right-color: #c5d0e8;
}
.fi-wrap input,
.fi-wrap select {
  flex: 1;
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 11px 13px;
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: inherit;
  width: 100%;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 13px;
  border: 1.5px solid #dde3ed;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #f8faff;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(23,62,141,.1);
}
.form-group input::placeholder { color: #a0aab8; }
.form-group select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.form-group select option[value=""] { color: #a0aab8; }

/* Two-column row */
.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}
.form-row-2 .form-group { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Submit button */
.form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6a817 0%, #f0c040 100%);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .92rem;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  margin-top: 13px;
  transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .15s;
  font-family: inherit;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(230,168,23,.35);
}
.form-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(230,168,23,.5);
}
.form-submit:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.form-submit i { font-size: .82rem; }

/* Trust row */
.form-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  background: #f4f7fd;
  border-top: 1px solid #e8edf6;
  font-size: .71rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.form-trust-row i {
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-right: 4px;
  font-size: .7rem;
}

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ─────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-form { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-content { text-align: center; }
  .hero-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-cta-row { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-stats { justify-content: center; }
}
.nav-call-mobile {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.nav-call-mobile:hover { background: var(--gold-lt); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar { padding: 0 16px; height: 62px; display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; }
  .navbar-brand { flex: 1; }
  .navbar-logo-text { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .navbar-links { display: none; }
  .navbar-cta { display: none; }
  .navbar-action { flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
  .nav-call-mobile { display: flex; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex !important; }
  .navbar-logo-img { height: 40px; }
  .mob-call-bar { display: block; }
  .wa-float { bottom: 70px; }
  .ticker-inner { gap: 40px; }
  .hero { padding: 50px 16px 60px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.5rem); }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 1rem; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
  .hero-stat strong { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero { padding: 40px 14px 50px; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 16px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2rem); }
  .ticker-inner span { font-size: .75rem; }
  .form-group input, .form-group select { font-size: .85rem; padding: 10px 12px; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-outline { padding: 13px 22px; font-size: .92rem; }
  section { padding: 30px 16px; }
}

/* ─── SHARED SECTION UTILITIES ───────────────────────── */

section {
  padding: 50px 20px;
}

#testimonials { background: var(--light); }

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-title span {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.divider {
  display: none;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 900;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.wa-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(37,211,102,.55);
}

/* Mobile call bar */
.mob-call-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 800;
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 10px 16px;
}
.mob-call-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(230,168,23,.35);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  transition: background .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.mob-call-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-lt);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(230,168,23,.45);
}


/* ── TWO PATHWAYS ── */
#pathways {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 50px 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#pathways::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px; right: -120px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(23,98,190,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.pw-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.pw-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(23,98,190,0.08);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(23,98,190,0.16);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.pw-lead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Cards */
.pw-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.pw-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07), 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  border: 1.5px solid #e4ecf8;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.pw-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/* Top accent bar */
.pw-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 5px;
}
.pw-card-blue::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1762BE, #60a5fa); }
.pw-card-gold::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e6a817, #f0c040); }

/* Badge */
.pw-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; right: 22px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 30px;
}
.pw-card-blue .pw-card-badge { background: #eff6ff; color: #1762BE; }
.pw-card-gold .pw-card-badge { background: #fffbeb; color: #92400e; }

/* Icon */
.pw-card-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.pw-card-blue .pw-card-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1762BE, #60a5fa); }
.pw-card-gold .pw-card-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6a817, #f0c040); color: var(--navy); }

.pw-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0a1628;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.pw-card > p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #5a6a85;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f8;
}

/* List */
.pw-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.pw-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #374151;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.pw-card-blue .pw-list li i { color: #1762BE; font-size: 0.72rem; }
.pw-card-gold .pw-list li i { color: #d97706; font-size: 0.72rem; }

/* Card footer chips */
.pw-card-foot {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #eef2f8;
}
.pw-card-foot span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
}
.pw-card-blue .pw-card-foot span { background: #eff6ff; color: #1762BE; }
.pw-card-gold .pw-card-foot span { background: #fffbeb; color: #92400e; }

/* CTA row */
.pw-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pw-cta-row .btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
  background: transparent;
}
.pw-cta-row .btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .pw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .pw-card { padding: 28px 20px 22px; }
  #pathways { padding: 40px 16px; }
}

/* ── 5 STEPS ── */
#steps5 {
  background: #f8f9fc;
  padding: 50px 20px;
}

.s5-label {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}

#steps5 .section-title { text-align: center; }

.s5-lead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: center;
}

.s5-track {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.s5-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-lt) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.s5-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.s5-num {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.s5-step h4 {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.s5-step p {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .s5-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .s5-track::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .s5-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #steps5 { padding: 40px 16px; }
}

/* ── LOW NEET POSSIBLE ── */
#neet-possible {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 50px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.np-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(200,146,42,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.np-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-lt);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}
#neet-possible .section-title {
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}
#neet-possible .section-title span { color: var(--gold); }
.np-lead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Bento Cards ── */
.np-bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.np-bento-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color .25s, transform .25s;
}
.np-bento-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(200,146,42,.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.np-bento-wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
}
.np-bento-highlight {
  border-color: rgba(200,146,42,.18);
  background: rgba(200,146,42,.06);
}
.np-bento-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,146,42,.15) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(200,146,42,.3);
}
.np-bento-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(200,146,42,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,.3);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.np-bento-icon-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.np-bento-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.np-bento-card p {
  font-size: .87rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.np-bento-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 16px;
  background: rgba(200,146,42,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,.3);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.np-bento-urgency {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: #fb923c;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── CTA ── */
.np-cta-row {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.np-cta-note {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .np-bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .np-bento-wide { grid-column: span 2; }
  .np-proof-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
  .np-proof-divider { width: 100%; height: 1px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .np-bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .np-bento-wide { grid-column: span 1; }
  .np-proof-item { min-width: unset; }
  #neet-possible { padding: 30px 0; }
  #neet-possible .container { padding-left: 14px; padding-right: 14px; }
  .np-bento-card { padding: 20px 16px; }
}

/* ── LEGACY ── */
#legacy {
  background: #f8f9fc;
  padding: 50px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}


/* header */
.legacy-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.legacy-title span { color: var(--gold); }
.legacy-title {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 10px 0 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}

/* stats strip */
.legacy-stats-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,.2);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.l-stat {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 28px 12px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.l-stat:hover { background: #fffbf2; }
.l-stat-gold { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fffbf0 0%, #fff8e6 100%); }
.l-stat-gold:hover { background: #fff5d6; }
.l-stat-icon {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.l-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.l-stat span {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  max-width: 80px;
}
.l-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(200,146,42,.15);
  align-self: stretch;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* body: text + quote */
.legacy-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}
.legacy-text p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .96rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.legacy-quote {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,.22);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px;
  padding: 28px 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(200,146,42,.08);
  position: relative;
}
.lq-mark {
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: .55;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  opacity: .35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.legacy-quote p {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.lq-author {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .legacy-stats-strip { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .l-stat { flex: 1 1 30%; }
  .l-stat-divider { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .legacy-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .legacy-title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .l-stat { flex: 1 1 45%; }
}

/* ── PROMISES ── */
#promises {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 50px 0;
}
#promises .section-title { text-align: center; }
#promises .section-title span { color: var(--gold); }
.promise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.promise-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s;
}
.promise-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.07); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.promise-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.promise-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.promise-card p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.promise-star {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; right: 20px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .promise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .promise-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ── COLLEGES ── */
#colleges {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

#colleges .section-title {
  color: var(--white);
}

.colleges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.college-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

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

.college-card:hover {
  background: rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.13);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ── WHY US ── */
#why-us {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #0d1b3e 50%, #0a1628 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#why-us::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,146,42,.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
#why-us::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -200px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(200,146,42,.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
#why-us .section-title { color: #fff; text-align: center; }
#why-us .section-title span { color: var(--gold); }
#why-us .np-lead { text-align: center; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 48px; }

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  counter-reset: why-counter;
}
.why-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px 24px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease;
  counter-increment: why-counter;
}
.why-card::before { content: none; }
.why-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,146,42,.3), rgba(200,146,42,0)) border-box;
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) padding-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: destination-out;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.why-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(200,146,42,.06);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200,146,42,.15);
}
.why-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(200,146,42,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background .3s, transform .3s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(200,146,42,.18);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.why-card-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.why-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.why-card p {
  font-size: .83rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.48);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 560px)  { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  #why-us { padding: 40px 14px; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .why-card { padding: 18px 14px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .why-card-icon-wrap { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 9px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .why-card-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .why-card h3 { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .why-card p { font-size: 0.74rem; }
}

/* ── STATES ── */
#states {
  background: #f8f9fc; /* light blue — alternating */
}

.states-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.state-tag {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.state-tag i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.state-tag:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* ══ PROMISE — Dark 3D Redesign ══ */
@keyframes promiseEnter {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(44px) rotateX(-12deg) scale(0.96); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0)    rotateX(0deg)   scale(1);    }
}
@keyframes iconFloat3d {
  0%,100% { transform: translateZ(18px) translateY(0)   scale(1);    }
  50%     { transform: translateZ(32px) translateY(-6px) scale(1.10); }
}

#promise {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f8faff 0%, #eef3fc 50%, #f8faff 100%) !important;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
#promise::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(23,98,190,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
}
#promise .section-title      { color: var(--text); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
#promise .section-title span  { color: var(--accent) !important; }
#promise .divider             { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.promise-text {
  max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 44px;
  color: #5a6a85;
  font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; font-weight: 500;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.promise-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  perspective: 1100px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Card ── */
.promise-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e8edf5;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px 32px 32px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
              box-shadow 0.45s, border-color 0.35s;
  animation: promiseEnter 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
  cursor: default; text-align: left;
}
.promise-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
.promise-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.18s; }
.promise-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.28s; }
.promise-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.38s; }

/* Top colored accent bar */
.promise-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px; border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
}
.promise-card:nth-child(1)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c8922a, #ff8a8a); }
.promise-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1762BE, #60a5fa); }
.promise-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b, #fbbf24); }
.promise-card:nth-child(4)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #22c55e, #4ade80); }

/* Shimmer sweep on hover */
.promise-card .pc-shimmer {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -120%;
  width: 55%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 50%, transparent 80%);
  transform: skewX(-12deg); pointer-events: none;
  transition: left 0.7s ease;
}
.promise-card:hover .pc-shimmer { left: 180%; }

/* 3D Hover */
.promise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) rotateX(6deg) scale(1.02);
}
.promise-card:nth-child(1):hover { border-color: #fca5a5; box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(236,33,39,0.18),  0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.promise-card:nth-child(2):hover { border-color: #93c5fd; box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(23,98,190,0.18),  0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.promise-card:nth-child(3):hover { border-color: #fcd34d; box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(245,158,11,0.18), 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.promise-card:nth-child(4):hover { border-color: #86efac; box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(34,197,94,0.18),  0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }

/* Hide old ribbon */
.pc-ribbon { display: none; }

/* Icon */
.pc-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.65rem; flex-shrink: 0;
  transform: translateZ(16px);
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.promise-card:hover .pc-icon-wrap { animation: iconFloat3d 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }

.pc-red  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fee2e2, #fecaca); color: #dc2626; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(236,33,39,0.20); }
.pc-blue { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbeafe, #bfdbfe); color: #1762BE; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23,98,190,0.20); }
.promise-card:nth-child(3) .pc-icon-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7, #fde68a); color: #d97706; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245,158,11,0.20); }
.promise-card:nth-child(4) .pc-icon-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dcfce7, #bbf7d0); color: #16a34a; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(34,197,94,0.20); }

.promise-card:hover .pc-icon-wrap { animation: iconFloat3d 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }

.promise-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: #0a1628; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.promise-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: #5a6a85;
  line-height: 1.8; margin: 0; flex: 1;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

.pc-check {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: #16a34a;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1.5px solid #86efac;
  padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 20px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.pc-check i { font-size: 0.78rem; }

.promise-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pts-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 180px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pts-item i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pts-item strong {
  color: var(--white);
}

.pts-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.promise-cta-sub {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .promise-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .pts-sep {
    display: none;
  }

  .pts-item {
    min-width: 50%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .promise-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .promise-quote {
    padding: 18px 16px 18px 20px;
  }

  .promise-quote p {
    padding-left: 28px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .promise-quote-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
  }

  .pts-item {
    min-width: 100%;
  }

  .pc-icon-wrap {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .promise-card {
    padding: 24px 16px 18px;
  }

  .promise-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* ── DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ── */
#documents {
  background: var(--white);
}

.docs-intro {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Tab wrapper ── */
.docs-tab-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 40px rgba(12,30,94,.09);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

/* Tab bar */
.docs-tabs {
  display: flex;
  background: #f8f9fc;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #eef1f8;
}

.docs-tab {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: .93rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #6b7280;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: color .2s, background .2s, border-color .2s;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
}
.docs-tab:hover { color: var(--navy); background: #f0f4ff; }
.docs-tab.active {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Grid panels */
.docs-grid-panel {
  display: none;
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  animation: tabFadeIn .25s ease;
}
.docs-grid-panel.active { display: block; }

@keyframes tabFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* 2-col group grid */
.docs-grid-panel {
  display: none;
}
.docs-grid-panel.active {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
}

/* individual group card */
.docs-group {
  background: #f9f8f5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,.15);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 20px 18px;
}
.docs-group h4 {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.docs-group h4 span { font-size: 1rem; }

/* doc item row */
.doc-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 7px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.doc-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.doc-item i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: .7rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .docs-grid-panel.active { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 20px 16px; }
  .docs-tab { font-size: .82rem; padding: 13px 10px; }
}

/* Individual row */
.docs-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #f5f8ff;
  border: 1px solid #dde6ff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  transition: background 0.18s, transform 0.18s, box-shadow 0.18s;
  cursor: default;
}

.docs-row:hover {
  background: #e8efff;
  border-color: #aac0ff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 60, 180, 0.1);
}

.docs-row-nri {
  background: #fff4f4;
  border-color: #ffd5d5;
}

.docs-row-nri:hover {
  background: #ffe8e8;
  border-color: #ffaaaa;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(180, 30, 30, 0.1);
}

/* Icon bubble */
.docs-row-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(26, 60, 180, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.docs-row-nri .docs-row-icon {
  background: rgba(192, 57, 43, 0.1);
  color: #c0392b;
}

/* Doc name */
.docs-row-name {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #1e2a50;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.docs-row-nri .docs-row-name {
  color: #6b1212;
}

/* Badge */
.docs-row-badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: #1a3cb8;
  color: #fff;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.docs-row-badge-opt {
  background: #9ca3af;
}

.docs-row-badge-nri {
  background: #c0392b;
}

.docs-nri-cta {
  margin-top: 22px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE NAV — Hamburger + Drawer
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-left: 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10000;
}

.nav-hamburger:hover {
  background: rgba(12, 30, 94, 0.07);
}

.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2.5px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.3s, opacity 0.3s, width 0.3s;
}

.nav-hamburger span:nth-child(3) {
  width: 65%;
}

.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  width: 100%;
  transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6, 13, 28, 0.5);
  z-index: 997;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.mobile-overlay.open {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: min(300px, 85vw);
  height: 100dvh;
  background: #fff;
  z-index: 9999;
  box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(12, 30, 94, 0.22);
  transition: right 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: 0 0 24px;
}

/* ── Drawer Header ── */
.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 18px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c1e5e 0%, #1a3a8f 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.drawer-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 32px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0 / 100% 100% 0 0;
}

.drawer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.drawer-logo {
  height: 34px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.drawer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.drawer-close {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.drawer-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

/* ── Nav Label ── */
.drawer-nav-label {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 24px 20px 8px;
}

/* ── Nav Links ── */
.drawer-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.mob-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  transition: background 0.18s, transform 0.18s;
}

.mob-link:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.mob-icon-bubble {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mib-blue {
  background: #e0eaff;
  color: #2563eb;
}

.mib-teal {
  background: #ccfbf1;
  color: #0d9488;
}

.mib-red {
  background: #ffe4e4;
  color: #dc2626;
}

.mib-gold {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #d97706;
}

.mib-purple {
  background: #ede9fe;
  color: #7c3aed;
}

.mib-green {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #16a34a;
}

.mob-link-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.mob-arrow {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: color 0.18s, transform 0.18s;
}

.mob-link:hover .mob-arrow {
  color: #94a3b8;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ── CTA Buttons ── */
.drawer-ctas {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 20px 14px 0;
}

.mob-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 13px 8px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: transform 0.18s, box-shadow 0.18s;
}

.mob-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mob-cta-call {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8922a, #b50000);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.3);
}

.mob-cta-call:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.45);
}

.mob-cta-wa {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #1aa355);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

.mob-cta-wa:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

/* ── Trust Strip ── */
.drawer-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 14px 14px 0;
  padding: 12px 8px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.dt-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.dt-item i {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.dt-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 26px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FULL MOBILE RESPONSIVE — 768px and below
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Global */
  section {
    padding: 30px 16px;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 30px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .divider {
    margin: 12px auto 20px;
  }

  /* Topbar */
  .topbar {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  /* Navbar */
  .navbar {
    padding: 0 16px;
    height: 60px;
  }

  .navbar-brand .brand-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .navbar-brand .brand-sub {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
  }

  .navbar-brand .logo-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .navbar-cta {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  /* Hero */
  header {
    padding: 36px 18px 50px;
  }

  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-right {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-left .badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
  }

  header h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 6.5vw, 2.2rem);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .hero-bullets {
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 340px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .hero-bullets li {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hero-bullets li .bullet-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .hero-btn-group {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  /* Body padding so fixed bar doesn't cover content */
  body {
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }

  /* About */
  .about-header {
    text-align: center;
  }

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

  .about-highlight-card {
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }

  .about-highlight-card .ahc-num {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .about-highlight-card .ahc-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .about-sub-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .about-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .about-points li {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }

  .about-img-wrap {
    display: none;
  }

  /* HOW TO GET section */
  .how-intro {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin: 12px 0 28px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .how-seat-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .hsb-vs {
    padding: 6px 0;
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .hsb-vs span {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .hsb-item {
    padding: 22px 18px 18px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .hsb-pct {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }

  .hsb-label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .hsb-sub {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .hsb-icon-ring {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .how-eligibility {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .he-title {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }

  .he-icon-wrap {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .he-criteria {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .he-item {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }

  .he-result {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    align-self: stretch;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .how-steps {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .how-step {
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .hs-header {
    padding: 14px 16px 12px;
  }

  .hs-num-circle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .hs-icon-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .hs-body {
    padding: 14px 16px 0;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .hs-body h3 {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
  }

  .hs-body p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .hs-chip {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    margin-top: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .hs-step-tag {
    font-size: 0.63rem;
  }

  .how-connector {
    padding: 4px 0 4px 16px;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .how-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 18px 16px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .how-bottom .btn-call {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .how-note p {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }

  /* Promise */
  .promise-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .promise-card {
    padding: 22px 14px 18px;
  }

  .pc-icon-wrap {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .promise-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .promise-card p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .promise-trust-strip {
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .pts-item {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }

  .promise-card p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  /* Documents */
  .docs-intro {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .docs-note {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }

  .docs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .docs-card {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .docs-card-head {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 13px 16px;
  }

  .docs-list li {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    padding: 7px 14px;
  }

  /* Team */
  .team-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .team-text {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .team-text .divider {
    margin: 12px auto;
  }

  .team-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .team-photo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  /* India MBBS Facts */
  .india-mbbs-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .india-mbbs-text p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .india-mbbs-stats {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .ims-card {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }

  .ims-card strong {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .ims-card span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .ims-card i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .testi-card {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }

  .testi-text {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }

  .testi-author strong {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .testi-author span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* FAQ */
  .faq-list {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .faq-q {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }

  .faq-a p {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    padding: 0 16px 14px;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-inner {
    padding: 40px 16px 28px;
    gap: 24px;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-brand .fb-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .footer-brand p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .footer-contact-pill {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 10px 20px;
  }

  .footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .footer-col a,
  .footer-col li {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }

  /* Floating CTA / sticky bar if any */
  .btn-call {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 12px 22px;
  }

  /* Fix hs5 section horizontal padding */
  .hs5 {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }

  /* Enquiry form text alignment */
  .enquiry-card-header,
  .form-group,
  .form-group label,
  .form-row,
  .form-trust-badges {
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   EXTRA SMALL — 480px and below
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

  /* ── Global ── */
  section {
    padding: 30px 12px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .divider {
    margin: 8px auto 14px;
  }

  /* ── Hero ── */
  header {
    padding: 24px 12px 30px;
  }

  header h1 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .badge {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
  }

  .hero-elig-pills {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .hep-item {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }

  .hero-bullets li {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .hsr-item strong {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .hsr-item span {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .hero-btn-group {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .btn-call,
  .btn-outline {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 10px 16px;
  }

  /* ── About highlights ── */
  .about-highlights {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .about-hl-card {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .ahl-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .ahl-body strong {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .ahl-body span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .ahl-badge {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    padding: 2px 8px;
  }

  /* ── About stats panel ── */
  .about-stats-panel {
    padding: 16px 14px 14px;
  }

  .asp-ring-wrap {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
  }

  .asp-ring {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
  }

  .asp-num {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .asp-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

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

  .asp-grid {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .asp-item {
    padding: 8px 6px;
  }

  .asp-item strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .asp-item span {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
  }

  /* ── How to Get ── */
  #how {
    padding-top: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-right: 12px;
  }

  .how-intro {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .hsb-item {
    padding: 14px 14px 12px;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .hsb-pct {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .hsb-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .hsb-sub {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .hsb-icon-ring {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .how-eligibility {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .he-item {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 3px 8px;
  }

  .hs-header {
    padding: 10px 12px 8px;
  }

  .hs-num-circle {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .hs-icon-box {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .hs-body {
    padding: 10px 12px 0;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .hs-body h3 {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .hs-body p {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .hs-chip {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    padding: 3px 8px;
  }

  .how-bottom {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .how-note p {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  /* ── Colleges ── */
  .colleges-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .college-card {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 8px 6px;
  }

  /* ── Team ── */
  #team {
    padding-top: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .team-wrap {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .team-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .tt-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }

  .team-stats {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .ts-item {
    padding: 14px 10px 12px;
    gap: 4px;

  }

  .ts-icon-ring,
  .ts-icon-wrap {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .ts-icon-ring {
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .ts-item strong {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .ts-item span {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .ts-badge {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    padding: 2px 7px;
  }

  /* ── Testimonials ── */
  #testimonials {
    padding-top: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .testi-rating-box {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .trb-score {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .trb-count {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  .testi-card {
    padding: 14px 14px 12px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .testi-meta strong {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .testi-sub {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
  }

  .testi-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .testi-avatar {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  /* ── Why Choose Us ── */
  #why {
    padding-top: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .why-card {
    padding: 14px 10px 12px;
    gap: 7px;
  }

  .why-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .why-icon-wrap {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .why-body h4 {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .why-card p {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .why-check {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    padding: 2px 7px;
  }

  /* ── Promise ── */
  .promise-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* ── FAQ ── */
  .faq-q {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }

  .faq-a p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  /* ── Footer ── */
  .footer-inner {
    padding: 24px 12px 18px;
  }

  .footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .hide-on-mobile {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .india-mbbs-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .mobile-drawer {
    width: 92vw;
  }

  /* ── Legacy stats strip: 2 per row ── */
  .legacy-stats-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    flex-direction: unset;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .l-stat {
    flex: unset;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,146,42,.15);
    padding: 18px 10px;
  }
  .l-stat:nth-last-child(-n+2) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .l-stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  /* ── Legacy section padding & title ── */
  #legacy {
    padding: 30px 14px;
  }
  .legacy-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .legacy-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .legacy-stats-strip {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  /* ── Colleges: single column ── */
  .colleges-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .college-card,
  .college-card-v2 {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .ccv2-body {
    padding: 12px;
    grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr;
    column-gap: 10px;
  }
  .ccv2-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 9px;
  }
  .ccv2-name {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  /* ── Form row 2-col → 1-col ── */
  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* ── Why-us: single column ── */
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* ── Docs tabs ── */
  .docs-tabs {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .docs-tab {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .docs-grid-panel.active {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 20px 14px;
  }

  /* ── Section titles ── */
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  /* ── Promise grid ── */
  .promise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  /* ── Promises section padding ── */
  #promises {
    padding: 30px 14px;
  }

  .promise-card {
    padding: 22px 16px 18px;
  }

  .promise-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .promise-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

/* ── Extra small phones (≤390px) ── */
@media (max-width: 390px) {

  section {
    padding: 30px 10px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  header h1 {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
  }

  .btn-call,
  .btn-outline {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 9px 13px;
  }

  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .why-card {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .why-check {
    display: none;
  }

  .team-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .testi-arrow {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--accent));
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
}

.footer-col ul li a i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  width: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-contact-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.footer-contact-item .ci-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.18);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-item strong {
  color: var(--white);
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

/* ══ FINAL CTA ══ */
#final-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1a2d5a 60%, #0f2444 100%);
  padding: 50px 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#final-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 100%, rgba(200,146,42,.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
#final-cta .section-title {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.cta-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.btn-cta-big {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(230,168,23,.35);
  transition: background .2s, transform .15s, box-shadow .15s;
  border: none; cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-cta-big:hover { background: var(--gold-lt); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(230,168,23,.45); }
.btn-wa {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
}
.btn-wa:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(200,146,42,.08); }
.cta-note {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  font-size: .82rem;
  margin-top: 28px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  #final-cta { padding: 30px 16px; }
  .cta-sub { font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
  .btn-cta-big, .btn-wa { width: 100%; justify-content: center; font-size: .95rem; padding: 14px 24px; }
}

/* ══ FOOTER ══ */
.footer-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent);
  margin: 0 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 20px 32px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--navy);
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.2);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FIXED WHATSAPP BUTTON
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 995;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #1aa355);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.wa-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.65);
}

.wa-float::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

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

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

/* On mobile, lift above the call bar */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .wa-float {
    bottom: 76px;
    left: 16px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FIXED BOTTOM CALL BAR — mobile only
══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mob-call-bar {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mob-call-bar {
    display: flex;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 990;
    height: 60px;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(12, 30, 94, 0.18);
  }

  .mob-call-btn {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  }

  .mob-call-btn i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    animation: ring 1.8s infinite;
  }

  .mob-wa-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 7px;
    width: 110px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #1aa355);
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .mob-wa-btn i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOW TO GET — V2  (Zigzag Timeline Redesign)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.how-v2 {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #07112b 0%, #0e1f50 40%, #0a1635 100%);
  padding: 90px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.how2-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.how2-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.how2-orb-1 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -120px;
  left: -100px;
}

.how2-orb-2 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: 0;
  right: -80px;
}

.how2-orb-3 {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.how2-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.how2-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.how2-tag-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f5c842;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #f5c842;
  animation: how2-pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes how2-pulse {

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

  50% {
    opacity: 0.5;
    transform: scale(1.4);
  }
}

.how2-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.how2-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f5c842 0%, #c8922a 60%, #ff6b6b 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.how2-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.how2-subtitle strong {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Arc widget */
.how2-arc-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.how2-arc-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  min-width: 200px;
  position: relative;
}

.how2-arc-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f5c842, #c8922a);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.how2-arc-pct {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.how2-arc-pct span {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.how2-arc-muted {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.how2-arc-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f5c842, #c8922a);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.how2-arc-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.how2-arc-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.how2-arc-sub i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.how2-arc-right .how2-arc-sub {
  color: rgba(100, 220, 100, 0.8);
}

.how2-arc-right .how2-arc-sub i {
  color: #4ade80;
}

.how2-arc-center {
  position: relative;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.3));
}

.how2-donut {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
}

.how2-donut-inner {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.how2-donut-pct {
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f5c842, #c8922a);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
}

.how2-donut-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Eligibility ribbon */
.how2-elig-ribbon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 28px;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  justify-content: center;
}

.how2-elig-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.how2-elig-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.how2-elig-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.how2-ep-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #7bc0ff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.how2-elig-pill div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}

.how2-elig-pill strong {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.how2-elig-pill span {
  font-size: 0.71rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.how2-elig-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.how2-elig-result {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.15), rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1));
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3);
  color: #4ade80;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.how2-elig-result i {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Timeline grid */
.how2-timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 80px 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: repeat(4, auto);
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.how2-spine {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1 / span 4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.how2-spine-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.6) 10%, #1762BE 30%, #f5c842 50%, #c8922a 70%, rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.3) 90%, transparent 100%);
}

.how2-spine-node {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.how2-sn-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1762BE, #2d8ef0);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.2), 0 0 20px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.5);
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: auto;
}

.how2-sn-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488, #14b8a6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2), 0 0 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.5);
  margin: auto 0;
}

.how2-sn-3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #a855f7);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2), 0 0 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.5);
  margin: auto 0;
}

.how2-sn-4 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706, #f5c842);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.2), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.5);
  margin: auto 0 20px;
}

.how2-step {
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.how2-step-left {
  grid-column: 1;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-right: 40px;
}

.how2-step-right {
  grid-column: 3;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-left: 40px;
}

.how2-s1 {
  grid-row: 1;
}

.how2-s2 {
  grid-row: 2;
}

.how2-s3 {
  grid-row: 3;
}

.how2-s4 {
  grid-row: 4;
}

.how2-step-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 420px;
  width: 100%;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.how2-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.how2-card-highlight {
  border-color: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.1);
}

.how2-card-hl-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f5c842, #c8922a);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.how2-sc-accent {
  height: 4px;
  width: 100%;
}

.how2-acc-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1762BE, #2d8ef0);
}

.how2-acc-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d9488, #2dd4bf);
}

.how2-acc-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7c3aed, #c084fc);
}

.how2-acc-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f5c842, #c8922a);
}

.how2-sc-inner {
  padding: 24px 28px 26px;
}

.how2-sc-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.how2-sc-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.how2-si-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1762BE, #2d8ef0);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.4);
}

.how2-si-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488, #14b8a6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
}

.how2-si-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #a855f7);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
}

.how2-si-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706, #f5c842);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.4);
}

.how2-si-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  opacity: 0.3;
  animation: how2-glow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.how2-si-blue .how2-si-glow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #2d8ef0, transparent);
}

.how2-si-teal .how2-si-glow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #14b8a6, transparent);
}

.how2-si-purple .how2-si-glow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #a855f7, transparent);
}

.how2-si-gold .how2-si-glow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #f5c842, transparent);
}

@keyframes how2-glow {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.2;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.5;
    transform: scale(1.15);
  }
}

.how2-sc-num-bg {
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  user-select: none;
}

.how2-sc-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  background: rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.2);
  color: #7bc0ff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.3);
}

.how2-tag-teal {
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
  color: #5eead4;
  border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3);
}

.how2-tag-purple {
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
  color: #c084fc;
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
}

.how2-tag-gold {
  background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.15);
  color: #fcd34d;
  border-color: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.3);
}

.how2-sc-title {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.how2-sc-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.how2-sc-desc strong {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.how2-sc-chips {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.how2-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.how2-chip i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.how2-chip-blue {
  background: rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.25);
  color: #93c5fd;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.4);
}

.how2-chip-teal {
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
  color: #5eead4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
}

.how2-chip-purple {
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
  color: #c084fc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
}

.how2-chip-gold {
  background: rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.2);
  color: #fcd34d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.35);
}

.how2-chip-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.how2-sc-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.how2-conn-right {
  right: -14px;
  border-top: 12px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 12px solid transparent;
  border-left: 14px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.how2-conn-left {
  left: -14px;
  border-top: 12px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 12px solid transparent;
  border-right: 14px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

/* Success strip */
.how2-success-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.how2-ss-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #fff;
}

.how2-ss-item i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #f5c842;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.5));
}

.how2-ss-item div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}

.how2-ss-item strong {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}

.how2-ss-item span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.how2-ss-div {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.how2-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1762BE 0%, #c8922a 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.how2-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.5);
}

.how2-ss-cta {
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width:900px) {
  .how2-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }

  .how2-spine {
    display: none;
  }

  .how2-step-left,
  .how2-step-right {
    grid-column: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  .how2-s1 {
    grid-row: 1;
  }

  .how2-s2 {
    grid-row: 2;
  }

  .how2-s3 {
    grid-row: 3;
  }

  .how2-s4 {
    grid-row: 4;
  }

  .how2-step-card {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .how2-conn-right,
  .how2-conn-left {
    display: none;
  }

  .how2-success-strip {
    padding: 20px;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .how2-ss-cta {
    margin-left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .how2-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .how2-ss-div {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width:640px) {
  .how-v2 {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .how2-arc-wrap {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .how2-arc-card {
    min-width: 140px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }

  .how2-arc-pct {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .how2-elig-ribbon {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .how2-elig-sep,
  .how2-elig-label {
    display: none;
  }

  .how2-sc-inner {
    padding: 20px 20px 22px;
  }

  .how2-sc-num-bg {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   HOW TO GET — V3 (Simple & Clean)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */

.how3 {
  background: #f7f9ff;
  padding: 50px 0 48px;
}

.how3-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--light);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.15);
}

.how3-intro {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

/* Seat split bar */
.how3-split {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e5eaf5;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.how3-split-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.how3-split-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-width: 180px;
}

.how3-label-red {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-align: right;
  min-width: 200px;
}

.how3-label-red i {
  color: #f5a623;
  margin-left: 4px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.how3-split-track {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 28px;
  min-width: 180px;
}

.how3-split-fill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}

.how3-fill-blue {
  background: #1762BE;
}

.how3-fill-red {
  background: var(--accent);
}

.how3-split-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}

/* Eligibility pills */
.how3-elig {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e5eaf5;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
}

.how3-elig-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.how3-elig-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: var(--light);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.15);
}

.how3-elig-pill i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #22c55e;
}

/* Steps grid */
.how3-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.how3-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e5eaf5;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 20px 18px;
  position: relative;
  border-top-width: 3px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.how3-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.how3-card-blue {
  border-top-color: #1762BE;
}

.how3-card-green {
  border-top-color: #16a34a;
}

.how3-card-purple {
  border-top-color: #7c3aed;
}

.how3-card-red {
  border-top-color: var(--accent);
}

.how3-num {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  opacity: 0.08;
  color: var(--text);
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 16px;
}

.how3-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.how3-card-blue .how3-icon {
  background: #1762BE;
}

.how3-card-green .how3-icon {
  background: #16a34a;
}

.how3-card-purple .how3-icon {
  background: #7c3aed;
}

.how3-card-red .how3-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
}

.how3-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.how3-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.how3-card p strong {
  color: var(--text);
}

.how3-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.08);
  color: #1762BE;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.15);
}

.how3-badge-green {
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.08);
  color: #16a34a;
  border-color: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.2);
}

.how3-badge-purple {
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
  color: #7c3aed;
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
}

.how3-badge-red {
  background: rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.07);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.15);
}

/* Bottom */
.how3-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.15);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.how3-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.how3-bottom p i {
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.how3-bottom p strong {
  color: var(--text);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .how3 {
    padding: 36px 0 36px;
  }

  .how3-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .how3-split-label {
    min-width: unset;
  }

  .how3-label-red {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .how3-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .how3-bottom .btn-call {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   HOW TO GET — V4 (Enhanced Clean Design)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */

.how4 {
  background: #EBF3FF;
  padding: 60px 0 56px;
  position: relative;
}

.how4 .container {
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.how4-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.07);
}

.how4-intro {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.how4-intro strong {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ── Seat Split Banner ── */
.how4-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.10);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border: 1px solid #dde8f8;
}

.how4-ban-side {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.how4-ban-muted {
  background: #f7f9ff;
  border-right: 1px solid #dde8f8;
}

.how4-ban-hot {
  background: #fff8f8;
}

.how4-ban-vs {
  width: 52px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--primary);
  align-self: stretch;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.how4-opp-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c8922a, #d01419);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.how4-ban-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.how4-icon-gold {
  background: rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.how4-ban-pct {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.how4-pct-gold {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.how4-ban-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.how4-ban-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.how4-bar-wrap {
  height: 6px;
  background: #e8edf8;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.how4-bar {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: width 0.6s ease;
}

/* ── Eligibility Row ── */
.how4-elig {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #dde8f8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.06);
}

.how4-elig-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.how4-elig-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.how4-elig-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex: 1;
}

.how4-ep {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: var(--light);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.15);
}

.how4-ep i {
  color: #22c55e;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.how4-elig-result {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a, #15803d);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.3);
}

/* ── Steps ── */
.how4-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.how4-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.how4-step-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  width: 72px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.how4-num-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.how4-num {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.how4-num-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1762BE, #2d8ef0);
}

.how4-num-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488, #14b8a6);
}

.how4-num-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #a855f7);
}

.how4-num-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8922a, #d01419);
}

.how4-step-line {
  width: 2px;
  flex: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #dde8f8 0%, #dde8f8 100%);
  margin: 8px 0;
  min-height: 20px;
}

.how4-step-card {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  margin: 10px 0;
  border: 1px solid #dde8f8;
  border-left-width: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.06);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.how4-step-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.13);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.how4-sc-blue {
  border-left-color: #1762BE;
}

.how4-sc-teal {
  border-left-color: #0d9488;
}

.how4-sc-purple {
  border-left-color: #7c3aed;
}

.how4-sc-gold {
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
}

.how4-sc-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1762BE, #2d8ef0);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.25);
}

.how4-ic-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488, #14b8a6);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
}

.how4-ic-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #a855f7);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
}

.how4-ic-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8922a, #d01419);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.25);
}

.how4-sc-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.how4-sc-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.15);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.how4-tag-teal {
  color: #0d9488;
  background: #f0fdfb;
  border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
}

.how4-tag-purple {
  color: #7c3aed;
  background: #faf5ff;
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
}

.how4-tag-gold {
  color: var(--accent);
  background: #fff5f5;
  border-color: rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.2);
}

.how4-sc-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.how4-sc-body p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.how4-sc-body p strong {
  color: var(--text);
}

.how4-sc-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.15);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.how4-chip-teal {
  color: #0d9488;
  background: #f0fdfb;
  border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
}

.how4-chip-purple {
  color: #7c3aed;
  background: #faf5ff;
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
}

.how4-chip-gold {
  color: var(--accent);
  background: #fff5f5;
  border-color: rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.2);
}

/* ── Bottom Note ── */
.how4-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #dde8f8;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.07);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.how4-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}

.how4-note i {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.how4-note p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.how4-note p strong {
  color: var(--text);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .how4 {
    padding: 40px 0 40px;
  }

  .how4 .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .how4-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
  }

  .how4-ban-muted {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #dde8f8;
  }

  .how4-ban-vs {
    width: 100%;
    height: 36px;
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
  }

  .how4-elig {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .how4-elig-result {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .how4-step-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .how4-step-card:hover {
    transform: none;
  }

  .how4-step-left {
    width: 48px;
  }

  .how4-num {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .how4-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .how4-bottom .btn-call {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ── Steps: Horizontal Circle Row ── */
.how4-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: start;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.how4-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0;
}

.how4-circle-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.how4-circle {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.how4-c-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1762BE, #2d8ef0);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.35);
}

.how4-c-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488, #14b8a6);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
}

.how4-c-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #a855f7);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
}

.how4-c-red {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8922a, #d01419);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.35);
}

.how4-circle-num {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  right: -6px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1762BE;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #EBF3FF;
  z-index: 2;
}

.how4-cn-teal {
  background: #0d9488;
}

.how4-cn-purple {
  background: #7c3aed;
}

.how4-cn-red {
  background: #c8922a;
}

.how4-col-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 14px 14px;
  border: 1px solid #dde8f8;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.07);
  width: 100%;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}

.how4-col-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.13);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.how4-col-card h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 6px 0 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.how4-col-card p {
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.how4-col-card p strong {
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Arrow connector */
.how4-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-top: 28px;
  color: #c0d0ea;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  width: 36px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Mobile: stack to 2x2 then 1 col */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .how4-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .how4-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .how4-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   HOW TO GET — HG (Enhanced Final)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */

.hg {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 68px 0 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hg-topband {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1762BE 0%, #2d8ef0 35%, #c8922a 70%, #ff6b35 100%);
}

/* Header */
.hg-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hg-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: #EBF3FF;
  color: #1762BE;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.18);
}

.hg-sub {
  color: #565656;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hg-sub strong {
  color: #1762BE;
}

/* Seat Split */
.hg-split {
  background: #f7f9ff;
  border: 1px solid #dde8f8;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 22px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hg-split-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hg-sb-left,
.hg-sb-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-width: 130px;
}

.hg-sb-right {
  text-align: right;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.hg-sb-pct {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #1762BE;
}

.hg-pct-red {
  color: #c8922a;
}

.hg-sb-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #565656;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hg-sb-track {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 42px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.hg-sb-fill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: width 0.6s ease;
}

.hg-fill-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1762BE, #2d8ef0);
}

.hg-fill-red {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c8922a, #d01419);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hg-sb-inner-lbl {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.hg-split-note {
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  color: #565656;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  margin: 0;
}

.hg-split-note i {
  color: #1762BE;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hg-split-note strong {
  color: #202021;
}

/* Eligibility */
.hg-elig {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #dde8f8;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.06);
}

.hg-elig-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #202021;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hg-elig-head i {
  color: #1762BE;
}

.hg-elig-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex: 1;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hg-ei {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: #EBF3FF;
  color: #1762BE;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.15);
}

.hg-ei i {
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.hg-elig-ok {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a, #15803d);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.28);
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* ── Steps: one row ── */
.hg-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* horizontal connector line through circle centers */
.hg-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px;
  left: calc(12.5%);
  right: calc(12.5%);
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1762BE 0%, #0d9488 33%, #7c3aed 66%, #c8922a 100%);
  border-radius: 3px;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hg-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Circle */
.hg-circ {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.hg-step:hover .hg-circ {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.hg-circ-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1762BE, #2d8ef0);
}

.hg-circ-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d9488, #14b8a6);
}

.hg-circ-3 {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #7c3aed, #a855f7);
}

.hg-circ-4 {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #c8922a, #ff5252);
}

.hg-circ i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hg-step-no {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  opacity: 0.85;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Card */
.hg-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #e2eaf6;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.08);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.hg-step:hover .hg-card {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hg-card-top {
  height: 4px;
}

.hg-card-1 .hg-card-top {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1762BE, #2d8ef0);
}

.hg-card-2 .hg-card-top {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d9488, #14b8a6);
}

.hg-card-3 .hg-card-top {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7c3aed, #a855f7);
}

.hg-card-4 .hg-card-top {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c8922a, #ff5252);
}

.hg-card-body {
  padding: 16px 16px 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hg-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #202021;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hg-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #565656;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hg-card-body p strong {
  color: #202021;
}

.hg-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.hg-chip-1 {
  background: #EBF3FF;
  color: #1762BE;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.18);
}

.hg-chip-2 {
  background: #f0fdfb;
  color: #0d9488;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
}

.hg-chip-3 {
  background: #faf5ff;
  color: #7c3aed;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
}

.hg-chip-4 {
  background: #fff5f5;
  color: #c8922a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.18);
}

/* Bottom */
.hg-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #EBF3FF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hg-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
}

.hg-note i {
  color: #1762BE;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hg-note p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #565656;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hg-note p strong {
  color: #202021;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hg-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .hg-line {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .hg {
    padding: 48px 0 44px;
  }

  .hg-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .hg-split-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .hg-sb-left,
  .hg-sb-right {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: normal;
    min-width: unset;
  }

  .hg-sb-right {
    text-align: left;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hg-sb-track {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hg-elig-ok {
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .hg-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .hg-bottom .btn-call {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   HOW TO GET — HS5 (Enhanced Circle Row)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Prevent any element from causing horizontal scroll ── */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  max-width: 100%;
}

img,
svg,
video,
iframe,
embed {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* Mobile enquiry section — hidden on desktop, shown on mobile */
.mob-enquiry-section {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mob-enquiry-section {
    display: block;
    padding: 28px 12px;
    background: #EBF3FF;
  }

  .mob-enquiry-section .container {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .mob-enquiry-section .hero-card {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  }

  .mob-enquiry-section .budget-options {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* ── Hero adjustments for mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-right {
    padding: 0;
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-card {
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .hero-sub {
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Keep stats row from overflowing */
  .hero-stats-row {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Form alignment inside centered hero */
  .form-group label {
    text-align: left;
    display: block;
  }

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

  /* About section stats panel — single col */
  .about-stats-panel {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Team section */
  .team-trust-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Promise cards min-width reset */
  .promise-card {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  /* States wrap */
  .states-wrap {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .state-tag {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }

  /* College grid min-width */
  .college-card {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  /* Testimonial slider full width */
  .testi-slider-wrap {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-cols-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .footer-inner {
    padding: 36px 16px 24px;
  }
}

/* ── 390px and below ── */
@media (max-width: 390px) {

  .hero-stats-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .hsr-item {
    min-width: 45%;
  }

  .hsr-div {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-card {
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .navbar {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  .navbar-brand .brand-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .navbar-cta {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DESIGN ENHANCEMENTS
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Scroll-reveal base ── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.reveal.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-delay-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.reveal-delay-2 {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.reveal-delay-3 {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.reveal-delay-4 {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.reveal-delay-5 {
  transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* ── Section background polish ── */
#about {
  background: #f6faff;
}

#how {
  background: transparent;
}

#promise {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f6faff 0%, #fff 60%);
}

#india-mbbs {
  background: #f7f9ff;
}


/* ── FAQ ── */
#faq {
  background: var(--white); /* white — alternating */
}

.faq-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .faq-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 30, 94, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.faq-item.open {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(12, 30, 94, 0.1);
}

.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.faq-q:hover { background: var(--light); }

.faq-item.open .faq-q {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-q i {
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-q i {
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.2s;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-a {
  max-height: 400px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
}

.faq-a p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.faq-a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ── Section title upgrade ── */
.section-title {
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* ── About highlight cards upgrade ── */
.about-hl-card {
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.about-hl-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px) scale(1.01);
}


/* ── Why-cards upgrade ── */
.why-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
}

/* ── College cards upgrade ── */
.college-card {
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.college-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(236, 33, 39, 0.15);
}

/* ── Colleges subtitle ── */
.colleges-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ══ College Cards — 3D Enhanced ══ */
@keyframes ccv2Enter {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.94); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0)    scale(1);    }
}
@keyframes iconFloat {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0)   scale(1)    rotate(0deg); }
  50%     { transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.06) rotate(-4deg); }
}
@keyframes shimmerSweep {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-15deg); }
  100% { transform: translateX(220%)  skewX(-15deg); }
}

.colleges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

/* Staggered entrance */
.college-card-v2 {
  animation: ccv2Enter 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both;
}
.college-card-v2:nth-child(1)  { animation-delay: 0.04s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(2)  { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(3)  { animation-delay: 0.12s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(4)  { animation-delay: 0.16s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(5)  { animation-delay: 0.20s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(6)  { animation-delay: 0.24s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(7)  { animation-delay: 0.28s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(8)  { animation-delay: 0.32s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(9)  { animation-delay: 0.36s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(10) { animation-delay: 0.40s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(11) { animation-delay: 0.44s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(12) { animation-delay: 0.48s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(13) { animation-delay: 0.52s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(14) { animation-delay: 0.56s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(15) { animation-delay: 0.60s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(16) { animation-delay: 0.64s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(17) { animation-delay: 0.68s; }
.college-card-v2:nth-child(18) { animation-delay: 0.72s; }

.college-card-v2 {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.09) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
              box-shadow 0.35s ease,
              border-color 0.35s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* Shimmer sweep overlay */
.college-card-v2::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 20%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 50%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-15deg);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
}
.college-card-v2:hover::before {
  animation: shimmerSweep 0.65s ease forwards;
}

/* Glow halo behind card */
.college-card-v2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: -2px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--gold));
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  filter: blur(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.college-card-v2:hover::after { opacity: 0.45; }

/* Hover */
.college-card-v2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: rgba(255,184,0,0.45);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.30),
    0 8px 20px rgba(236,33,39,0.18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

/* rank hidden */
.ccv2-rank { display: none; }

.ccv2-body {
  padding: 18px 16px 16px;
  flex: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 46px 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  column-gap: 14px;
  row-gap: 4px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* Icon with float animation on hover */
.ccv2-icon {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; align-self: center;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s;
}

.ccv2-icon i { color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; }

.ccv2-name {
  grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1;
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #fff; line-height: 1.25;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.college-card-v2:hover .ccv2-name { color: var(--gold); }

.ccv2-loc {
  grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2;
  font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
}
.ccv2-loc i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.62rem; }

/* Bottom bar animates in */
.ccv2-bar {
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.college-card-v2:hover .ccv2-bar { transform: scaleX(1); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .colleges-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .ccv2-body { padding: 12px; column-gap: 10px; grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr; }
  .ccv2-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 9px; }
  .ccv2-icon i { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .ccv2-name { font-size: 0.76rem; }
  .ccv2-loc { font-size: 0.64rem; }
}

/* ── State tags upgrade ── */
.state-tag {
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.state-tag:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.18);
}

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
#testimonials {
  background: #f8f9fc;
  padding-top: 52px;
  padding-bottom: 52px;
}

.testi-rating-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  margin: 16px auto 28px;
}
.trb-logo { font-size: 1.1rem; color: #4285F4; }
.trb-score { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 900; color: #202124; line-height: 1; }
.trb-stars { color: #FBBC04; font-size: 0.85rem; display: flex; gap: 2px; }
.trb-count { font-size: 0.68rem; color: #70757a; font-weight: 500; }

.testi-slider-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.testi-track-outer { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 16px; }
.testi-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.testi-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #e8eaed;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 22px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.07), 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 11px);
  min-width: calc(33.333% - 11px);
  transition: box-shadow 0.22s, transform 0.22s;
  cursor: default;
}
.testi-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.testi-card-top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.testi-avatar-wrap { flex-shrink: 0; }
.testi-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EA4335; color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0; border: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
}
.testi-av-blue   { background: #4285F4; }
.testi-av-green  { background: #34A853; }
.testi-av-orange { background: #FA7B17; }
.testi-av-purple { background: #a142f4; }

.testi-meta { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.testi-name-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.testi-meta strong { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; color: #202124; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.testi-verified { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; display: block; }
.testi-sub { display: block; font-size: 0.74rem; color: #70757a; font-style: italic; margin: 0; }
.testi-stars { color: #FBBC04; font-size: 0.8rem; display: flex; gap: 1px; margin-top: 5px; }

.testi-g-icon { flex-shrink: 0; align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 0; }
.testi-g-icon img { width: 26px; height: 26px; display: block; }

.testi-text { font-size: 0.86rem; color: #3c4043; line-height: 1.68; flex: 1; margin: 0; text-align: justify; }

.testi-arrow {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid #dadce0; background: var(--white); color: #3c4043;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer; flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  transition: background 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.testi-arrow:hover { background: #f1f3f4; box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); color: var(--primary); }
.testi-arrow:disabled { opacity: 0.35; cursor: default; }

.testi-dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 7px; margin-top: 20px; }
.testi-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #dadce0; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.22s, transform 0.22s;
  border: none; padding: 0;
}
.testi-dot.active { background: #4285F4; transform: scale(1.3); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .testi-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 8px); min-width: calc(50% - 8px); }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .testi-card { flex: 0 0 100%; min-width: 100%; }
  .testi-arrow { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
}

/* ── Testimonial cards upgrade ── */
.testi-card {
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.testi-card:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* ── FAQ upgrade ── */
.faq-q {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.1px;
}

/* ── CTA buttons upgrade ── */
.btn-call {
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  transition: transform 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s, background 0.22s;
}

.btn-call:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}

/* ── Hero stat numbers ── */
.hsr-item strong {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #0d1b3e 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ── Animated hero background ── */
header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #060d1c 0%, #0c1e5e 50%, #1a3a8f 100%);
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: hero-bg-shift 8s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes hero-bg-shift {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }

  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

/* ── Navbar logo transition on scroll ── */
.navbar-logo-img {
  transition: height 0.25s ease;
}

/* ── Smooth focus ring for inputs ── */
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(23, 98, 190, 0.15);
}

/* ── Budget checkbox hover ── */
.budget-box {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.18s, border-color 0.18s, color 0.18s, transform 0.18s;
}

.budget-opt:hover .budget-box {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* ── Form status message ── */
.form-status-msg {
  display: none;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

.fsm-success {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #166534;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}

.fsm-error {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #991b1b;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}