/* ============================================================
   The Game Changer Academy — Main Stylesheet
   Color Theme: Hot Pink → Purple → Blue → Teal (logo gradient)
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Nunito:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Merriweather:wght@700;900&display=swap');

:root {
  /* ── Brand Gradient Colors (from logo) ── */
  --pink:        #ff3d8b;
  --pink-dark:   #e0006e;
  --purple:      #9b4dca;
  --blue:        #3b82f6;
  --blue-dark:   #1d4ed8;
  --teal:        #00c9a7;
  --teal-dark:   #00a385;

  /* ── Gradient definitions ── */
  --grad-main:   linear-gradient(135deg, #ff3d8b 0%, #9b4dca 40%, #3b82f6 70%, #00c9a7 100%);
  --grad-btn:    linear-gradient(135deg, #ff3d8b 0%, #c44daa 50%, #9b4dca 100%);
  --grad-teal:   linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #00c9a7 100%);
  --grad-hero:   linear-gradient(120deg, #1a0a2e 0%, #2d1458 35%, #0d2a5e 65%, #003d35 100%);

  /* ── Neutrals ── */
  --white:  #ffffff;
  --off:    #f8f5ff;
  --light:  #f0ecff;
  --gray:   #6c6a82;
  --dark:   #1a1035;
  --border: #e2dcf5;
  --green:  #00c9a7;

  /* ── Shadows ── */
  --shadow:    0 4px 24px rgba(155,77,202,.15);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(155,77,202,.2);
  --shadow-pk: 0 8px 28px rgba(255,61,139,.35);
}

*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;color:var(--dark);background:#fff;overflow-x:hidden;}
::-webkit-scrollbar{width:5px;}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--grad-main);}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;}
a{text-decoration:none;transition:.2s;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   TOP BAR
══════════════════════════════════ */
.topbar{
  background:var(--dark);
  padding:7px 0;font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  border-bottom:2px solid;
  border-image:var(--grad-main) 1;
}
.topbar-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;}
.topbar-left{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.topbar-left a,.topbar-right a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);text-decoration:none;transition:.2s;}
.topbar-left a:hover,.topbar-right a:hover{color:var(--teal);}
.topbar-left a i{margin-right:5px;color:var(--pink);}
.topbar-right a i{margin-right:5px;color:var(--teal);}
.topbar-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
.topbar-right .social a{
  width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:#fff;font-size:12px;transition:.2s;text-decoration:none;
}
.topbar-right .social a:hover{background:var(--pink);}
.topbar-divider{color:rgba(255,255,255,.2);}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   TICKER
══════════════════════════════════ */
.ticker-bar{background:var(--grad-main);padding:10px 0;overflow:hidden;}
.ticker-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;}
.ticker-label{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.25);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  color:#fff;font-weight:900;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:1.5px;
  text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 16px;white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0;
  border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.ticker-track{display:flex;animation:ticker 40s linear infinite;white-space:nowrap;}
.ticker-track span{color:#fff;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;padding:0 40px;letter-spacing:.3px;}
.ticker-track span::before{content:"✦ ";opacity:.8;}
@keyframes ticker{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR
══════════════════════════════════ */
nav{
  background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(155,77,202,.12);
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:1000;
  border-bottom:3px solid transparent;
  border-image:var(--grad-main) 1;
}
.nav-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:70px;}

/* Logo */
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;text-decoration:none;}
.logo-img{width:44px;height:44px;object-fit:contain;}
.logo-mark{
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px;
  background:var(--grad-main);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-weight:900;font-size:20px;color:#fff;
}
.logo-text{line-height:1.15;}
.logo-name{font-size:16px;font-weight:900;color:var(--dark);letter-spacing:-.3px;}
.logo-sub{
  font-size:9.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}

/* Nav links */
.nav-menu{display:flex;align-items:center;list-style:none;gap:2px;}
.nav-menu>li{position:relative;}
.nav-menu>li>a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;color:var(--dark);
  text-decoration:none;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;
  padding:8px 12px;border-radius:8px;transition:.2s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-menu>li>a:hover,.nav-menu>li:hover>a{
  background:rgba(255,61,139,.07);
  color:var(--pink);
}
.nav-menu>li>a i.fa-chevron-down{font-size:9px;opacity:.5;}

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 6px);left:0;min-width:210px;
  background:#fff;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  border:1px solid var(--border);padding:8px 0;
  border-top:3px solid;border-image:var(--grad-btn) 1;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(8px);transition:all .22s;z-index:999;
}
.nav-menu>li:hover .dropdown{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}
.dropdown a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:var(--dark);
  text-decoration:none;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;
  padding:9px 18px;transition:.15s;
}
.dropdown a:hover{color:var(--pink);background:rgba(255,61,139,.05);padding-left:22px;}
.dropdown a i{width:16px;font-size:11px;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}

/* Nav CTAs */
.nav-ctas{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.btn-demo{
  background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--pink);color:var(--pink);
  padding:7px 16px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:800;font-size:12.5px;
  text-decoration:none;transition:.25s;white-space:nowrap;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;
}
.btn-demo:hover{background:var(--grad-btn);color:#fff;border-color:transparent;box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);}
.btn-enroll-nav{
  background:var(--grad-btn);color:#fff;
  padding:8px 18px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:800;font-size:12.5px;
  text-decoration:none;transition:.25s;white-space:nowrap;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);
}
.btn-enroll-nav:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(255,61,139,.5);}

.hamburger{display:none;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:6px;}
.hamburger span{display:block;width:23px;height:2.5px;background:var(--dark);margin:5px 0;border-radius:2px;transition:.3s;}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;transform:scaleX(0);}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   HERO SLIDER
══════════════════════════════════ */
.hero{position:relative;height:560px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--dark);}
.hero-slides{display:flex;height:100%;transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);}
.hero-slide{min-width:100%;height:100%;position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;}
.slide-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;}
.slide-bg-1{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#1a0a2e 0%,#3d0f5e 40%,#0a2d5e 70%,#003d35 100%);}
.slide-bg-2{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#0d1f4e 0%,#2d0f4e 40%,#0d3d2e 70%,#001a35 100%);}
.slide-bg-3{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#2d0a1e 0%,#1a0a40 40%,#0a1a4e 70%,#002e2a 100%);}
.slide-pattern{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:28px 28px;
}
/* decorative gradient orbs */
.slide-orb{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(80px);opacity:.25;pointer-events:none;}
.orb-pink{width:400px;height:400px;background:var(--pink);top:-100px;right:10%;}
.orb-teal{width:300px;height:300px;background:var(--teal);bottom:-80px;left:5%;}

.slide-content{
  position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 40px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 420px;
  gap:48px;align-items:center;width:100%;
}
.slide-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);font-size:11.5px;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:16px;
}
.slide-badge i{
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.slide-title{
  font-family:'Merriweather',serif;
  font-size:clamp(26px,3.5vw,44px);font-weight:900;
  color:#fff;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:16px;
}
.slide-title span{
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.slide-sub{font-size:15px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:28px;font-weight:500;}
.slide-btns{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.slide-btn-1{
  background:var(--grad-btn);color:#fff;
  padding:12px 26px;border-radius:9px;font-weight:900;font-size:14px;
  text-decoration:none;transition:.25s;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);
}
.slide-btn-1:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 10px 32px rgba(255,61,139,.5);}
.slide-btn-2{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  color:#fff;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:9px;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;
  text-decoration:none;transition:.25s;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
}
.slide-btn-2:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);}

/* Slide card (right side) */
.slide-visual{position:relative;}
.slide-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:18px;padding:28px;
  border-top:2px solid rgba(255,61,139,.5);
}
.slide-card-title{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:16px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
}
.slide-card-title::after{content:'';flex:1;height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
.rank-list{list-style:none;}
.rank-list li{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  color:#fff;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;
}
.rank-list li:last-child{border:none;}
.rank-num{
  width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--grad-main);
  color:#fff;font-weight:900;font-size:13px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;
}
.rank-pct{
  margin-left:auto;font-weight:800;
  background:var(--grad-teal);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}

/* Hero controls */
.hero-dots{position:absolute;bottom:22px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;gap:8px;z-index:10;}
.hero-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.3);border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:.3s;padding:0;}
.hero-dot.active{width:28px;border-radius:4px;background:var(--grad-main);}
.hero-arrow{
  position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color:#fff;font-size:15px;cursor:pointer;z-index:10;transition:.2s;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.hero-arrow:hover{background:var(--pink);border-color:var(--pink);}
.hero-prev{left:20px;}
.hero-next{right:20px;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   STATS BAR
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.stats-bar{background:var(--grad-main);padding:0;}
.stats-inner{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);}
.stat-item{
  padding:20px 16px;text-align:center;color:#fff;
  border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);transition:.3s;cursor:default;
}
.stat-item:last-child{border-right:none;}
.stat-item:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);}
.stat-num{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:900;color:#fff;line-height:1;text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2);}
.stat-lbl{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);margin-top:4px;letter-spacing:.3px;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   SECTIONS — shared
══════════════════════════════════ */
section{padding:72px 0;}
.container{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;}
.sec-label{
  display:inline-block;
  background:rgba(255,61,139,.1);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,61,139,.2);
  color:var(--pink);font-size:11px;font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:4px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:12px;
}
.sec-title{
  font-family:'Merriweather',serif;
  font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,36px);font-weight:900;
  color:var(--dark);line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:12px;
}
.sec-title span{
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.sec-sub{font-size:15px;color:var(--gray);line-height:1.7;max-width:560px;}
.sec-head{margin-bottom:52px;}
.sec-head.center{text-align:center;}
.sec-head.center .sec-sub{margin:0 auto;}
.divider{
  width:52px;height:4px;border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--grad-main);margin-bottom:20px;
}
.center .divider{margin:0 auto 20px;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   COURSES
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#courses{background:var(--off);}
.courses-tabs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:36px;}
.tab-btn{
  padding:8px 20px;border-radius:8px;
  border:2px solid var(--border);background:#fff;
  color:var(--gray);font-weight:700;font-size:13px;
  cursor:pointer;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;transition:.25s;
}
.tab-btn.active,.tab-btn:hover{
  background:var(--grad-btn);color:#fff;
  border-color:transparent;box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);
}
.course-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(250px,1fr));gap:22px;}
.course-card{
  background:#fff;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(155,77,202,.1);
  border:1px solid var(--border);transition:.3s;cursor:pointer;
}
.course-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:var(--pink);}
.course-top{padding:22px 22px 16px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.ct-ca   {background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff0f7,#ffd6ec);}
.ct-cma  {background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f0f0ff,#d6d0ff);}
.ct-class{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e8f8ff,#b3e8ff);}
.ct-acca {background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e0fff8,#b2ffe8);}
.ct-online{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff8e0,#ffe8b2);}
.course-icon{font-size:36px;margin-bottom:10px;display:block;}
.course-badge{
  position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;
  background:var(--grad-btn);color:#fff;
  font-size:10px;font-weight:800;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:20px;letter-spacing:.5px;
}
.course-name{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:4px;}
.course-dur{font-size:12px;color:var(--gray);font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;}
.course-body{padding:16px 22px 22px;}
.course-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:5px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.ctag{background:var(--light);color:var(--dark);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:5px;}
.course-feats{list-style:none;margin-bottom:18px;}
.course-feats li{font-size:13px;color:var(--gray);padding:4px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.course-feats li i{color:var(--teal);font-size:11px;}
.btn-course{
  display:block;width:100%;padding:10px;
  background:var(--dark);color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:9px;
  font-weight:800;font-size:13px;cursor:pointer;
  font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;transition:.25s;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;
}
.btn-course:hover{background:var(--grad-btn);box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   WHY US
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#why{background:#fff;}
.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;}
.why-img-box{background:var(--grad-hero);border-radius:20px;padding:36px;}
.why-stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;}
.why-stat-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius:12px;padding:20px;text-align:center;
}
.why-stat-num{
  font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:30px;font-weight:900;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.why-stat-lbl{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-weight:700;margin-top:4px;}
.why-left{position:relative;}
.why-float{
  position:absolute;bottom:-18px;left:-18px;
  background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:16px 20px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  border-left:4px solid var(--pink);
}
.why-float i{font-size:28px;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.why-float-num{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:900;color:var(--dark);}
.why-float-lbl{font-size:11px;color:var(--gray);font-weight:600;}
.why-features{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin-top:28px;}
.why-feat{
  background:var(--off);border-radius:12px;padding:18px;
  border:1px solid var(--border);transition:.25s;
}
.why-feat:hover{border-color:var(--pink);background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.why-feat i{
  font-size:22px;margin-bottom:8px;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.why-feat-title{font-size:14px;font-weight:800;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:4px;}
.why-feat-desc{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--gray);line-height:1.5;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   RESULTS
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#results{background:var(--dark);}
.results-tabs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:36px;}
.rtab{
  padding:7px 18px;border-radius:7px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  background:transparent;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-weight:700;font-size:12.5px;cursor:pointer;
  font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;transition:.25s;
}
.rtab.active,.rtab:hover{background:var(--grad-btn);border-color:transparent;color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);}
.rankers-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(170px,1fr));gap:18px;}
.ranker-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius:14px;padding:22px 16px;text-align:center;transition:.3s;
}
.ranker-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:rgba(255,61,139,.3);}
.ranker-avatar{
  width:70px;height:70px;border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 12px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:30px;
  border:3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.ra1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff3d8b,#ff8c42);}
.ra2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#9b4dca,#ff3d8b);}
.ra3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3b82f6,#9b4dca);}
.ra4{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#00c9a7,#3b82f6);}
.ra5{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ff3d8b,#9b4dca);}
.ra6{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#00c9a7,#9b4dca);}
.ranker-rank{
  display:inline-block;
  background:var(--grad-main);color:#fff;
  font-size:10px;font-weight:900;padding:2px 10px;border-radius:20px;
  margin-bottom:8px;letter-spacing:.5px;
}
.ranker-name{font-size:14px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin-bottom:4px;}
.ranker-pct{
  font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-family:'Merriweather',serif;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.ranker-exam{font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);margin-top:4px;letter-spacing:.5px;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
══════════════════════════════════ */
#testimonials{background:var(--off);}
.testi-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:24px;}
.testi-card{
  background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:28px;
  box-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(155,77,202,.1);
  border:1px solid var(--border);position:relative;transition:.3s;
}
.testi-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.testi-card::before{
  content:'"';position:absolute;top:14px;right:20px;
  font-size:72px;font-family:'Merriweather',serif;
  color:rgba(255,61,139,.07);line-height:1;
}
.testi-card::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:var(--grad-main);border-radius:16px 16px 0 0;
}
.testi-stars{font-size:14px;margin-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:2px;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.testi-text{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--gray);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:18px;}
.testi-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
.testi-av{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:22px;flex-shrink:0;}
.tav1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ffd6ec,#ff3d8b33);}
.tav2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d6d0ff,#9b4dca33);}
.tav3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#b3e8ff,#3b82f633);}
.tav4{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#b2ffe8,#00c9a733);}
.testi-name{font-weight:800;font-size:14px;color:var(--dark);}
.testi-class{font-size:12px;color:var(--gray);}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   BLOG / NEWS
══════════════════════════════════ */
#news{background:#fff;}
.news-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:24px;}
.news-card{
  border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(155,77,202,.1);
  border:1px solid var(--border);transition:.3s;background:#fff;
}
.news-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.news-thumb{height:150px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:52px;}
.nth1{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff0f7,#ffd6ec);}
.nth2{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f0f0ff,#d6d0ff);}
.nth3{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e0fff8,#b2ffe8);}
.news-body{padding:20px;}
.news-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:10px;}
.news-cat{
  background:rgba(255,61,139,.1);color:var(--pink);
  font-size:10.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:3px 10px;border-radius:20px;
}
.news-date{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--gray);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;}
.news-title{font-weight:800;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:8px;line-height:1.3;}
.news-exc{font-size:13px;color:var(--gray);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:14px;}
.news-link{
  font-size:13px;font-weight:800;text-decoration:none;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;transition:.2s;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.news-link:hover{gap:10px;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   AWARDS
══════════════════════════════════ */
#awards{background:var(--grad-hero);}
.awards-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(200px,1fr));gap:20px;}
.award-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:14px;padding:28px 20px;text-align:center;transition:.3s;
}
.award-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.13);transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(255,61,139,.3);}
.award-icon{font-size:42px;margin-bottom:12px;}
.award-title{font-size:14px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1.3;}
.award-year{
  font-size:12px;font-weight:700;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   CTA BAND
══════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-band{background:var(--grad-main);padding:48px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.cta-band::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.05'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='2'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.cta-inner{
  max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;position:relative;z-index:1;
}
.cta-title{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:26px;font-weight:900;color:#fff;line-height:1.2;}
.cta-sub{font-size:15px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);margin-top:6px;}
.cta-btns{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-shrink:0;}
.cta-btn-1{
  background:#fff;color:var(--pink);
  padding:13px 28px;border-radius:9px;font-weight:900;font-size:14px;
  text-decoration:none;transition:.25s;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.cta-btn-1:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);}
.cta-btn-2{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  color:#fff;padding:13px 24px;border-radius:9px;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;
  text-decoration:none;transition:.25s;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
}
.cta-btn-2:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.25);}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT
══════════════════════════════════ */
#contact{background:var(--off);}
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr;gap:52px;align-items:start;}
.contact-cards{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;margin-top:28px;}
.contact-card{
  background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 20px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;
  border-left:4px solid transparent;
  border-image:var(--grad-main) 1;
}
.contact-card i{
  font-size:20px;margin-top:2px;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.contact-card-label{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;color:var(--gray);letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:4px;}
.contact-card-val{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--dark);}
.wa-float{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  background:#25d366;color:#fff;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:9px;
  font-weight:800;font-size:14px;text-decoration:none;margin-top:18px;transition:.2s;
}
.wa-float:hover{background:#128c7e;transform:translateY(-2px);}
.contact-form{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:36px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-top:4px solid var(--pink);}
.form-head{
  font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:900;
  margin-bottom:6px;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.form-subhead{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--gray);margin-bottom:26px;}
.form-2col{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;}
.fg{margin-bottom:16px;}
.fg label{display:block;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:800;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:6px;}
.fg input,.fg select,.fg textarea{
  width:100%;padding:11px 14px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:9px;
  font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--dark);
  background:var(--off);transition:.2s;outline:none;
}
.fg input:focus,.fg select:focus,.fg textarea:focus{
  border-color:var(--pink);background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,61,139,.1);
}
.fg textarea{min-height:90px;resize:none;}
.btn-submit{
  width:100%;padding:13px;
  background:var(--grad-btn);color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:9px;
  font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:14.5px;
  cursor:pointer;transition:.25s;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
}
.btn-submit:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
══════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero-section,
.page-hero{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2d0a4e 0%,#1a0a3e 30%,#0d2a5e 65%,#003d35 100%);
  padding:72px 0 56px;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero-section::before,
.page-hero::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:28px 28px;pointer-events:none;
}
.page-hero-section::after,
.page-hero::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;
  background:var(--grad-main);
}
.page-hero-section h1,
.page-hero h1{
  font-family:'Merriweather',serif;
  font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,44px);font-weight:900;color:#fff !important;
  margin-bottom:14px;line-height:1.2;
  text-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.page-hero-section p,
.page-hero p{
  font-size:15px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8) !important;
  max-width:580px;margin:0 auto 22px;line-height:1.65;
}
.breadcrumb-nav,.breadcrumb{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.breadcrumb-nav a,.breadcrumb a{
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-clip:text;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;
}
.breadcrumb-nav i,.breadcrumb i{font-size:10px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
══════════════════════════════════ */
footer{background:#0d0a1a;padding:56px 0 0;border-top:3px solid var(--pink);}
.footer-grid{
  max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:48px;margin-bottom:48px;
}
.footer-brand p{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);line-height:1.7;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:20px;}
.footer-socials{display:flex;gap:9px;}
.fsoc{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);font-size:14px;text-decoration:none;transition:.25s;
}
.fsoc:hover{background:var(--grad-btn);color:#fff;border-color:transparent;box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);}
.footer-col h4{
  font-size:13.5px;font-weight:900;margin-bottom:16px;letter-spacing:.3px;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;}
.footer-col ul li{margin-bottom:9px;}
.footer-col ul li a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);font-size:13px;text-decoration:none;transition:.2s;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.footer-col ul li a:hover{color:var(--teal);padding-left:4px;}
.footer-col ul li a i{
  font-size:10px;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.footer-contact-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;margin-bottom:12px;}
.footer-contact-item i{
  font-size:14px;margin-top:2px;flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;
}
.footer-contact-item span{font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);line-height:1.5;}
.footer-bottom{
  max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:18px 24px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;
}
.footer-copy{font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.25);}
.footer-links{display:flex;gap:18px;}
.footer-links a{font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.25);text-decoration:none;transition:.2s;}
.footer-links a:hover{color:var(--teal);}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   STICKY ELEMENTS
══════════════════════════════════ */
.wa-sticky{
  position:fixed;bottom:24px;right:24px;z-index:999;
  width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;
  background:#25d366;color:#fff;font-size:26px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,.5);
  animation:wapulse 2.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes wapulse{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(37,211,102,.5)}50%{box-shadow:0 6px 32px rgba(37,211,102,.8)}}
.back-top{
  position:fixed;bottom:90px;right:28px;z-index:998;
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--grad-btn);color:#fff;font-size:15px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;border:none;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);opacity:0;transition:.3s;
}
.back-top.show{opacity:1;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE NAV
══════════════════════════════════ */
.mobile-nav{
  display:none;
  position:fixed;top:70px;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;
  background:#1a1a2e;z-index:9998;
  overflow-y:auto;
  flex-direction:column;
  border-top:3px solid var(--pink);
}
.mobile-nav.open{display:flex;}
.mobile-nav>a{
  display:block;padding:13px 20px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  transition:.15s;
}
.mobile-nav>a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);color:#fff;}
.mobile-nav .mob-cta{
  background:var(--grad-btn);color:#fff;text-align:center;
  padding:14px 20px;margin:12px 16px;border-radius:10px;
  font-weight:900;font-size:14px;text-decoration:none;display:block;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   ADMISSION FORM — WhatsApp specific
══════════════════════════════════ */
.wa-overlay{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9999;background:rgba(0,0,0,.55);align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.wa-overlay.show{display:flex;}
.wa-popup{background:#fff;border-radius:20px;padding:40px 36px;max-width:440px;width:90%;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.25);animation:popIn .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);border-top:4px solid var(--pink);}
@keyframes popIn{from{transform:scale(.85);opacity:0}to{transform:scale(1);opacity:1}}
.wa-popup-icon{font-size:60px;margin-bottom:12px;}
.wa-popup-title{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:900;margin-bottom:10px;
  background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;}
.wa-popup-msg{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--gray);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:18px;}
.wa-preview{background:#f0fdf4;border:1.5px solid #86efac;border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:12.5px;color:#166534;line-height:1.65;text-align:left;white-space:pre-wrap;word-break:break-word;max-height:200px;overflow-y:auto;}
.wa-open-btn{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;width:100%;padding:14px;border-radius:10px;border:none;cursor:pointer;background:#25d366;color:#fff;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:15px;text-decoration:none;transition:.2s;margin-bottom:10px;}
.wa-open-btn:hover{background:#128c7e;transform:translateY(-2px);}
.wa-cancel{display:block;width:100%;padding:11px;border-radius:10px;border:1.5px solid var(--border);background:#fff;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:var(--gray);cursor:pointer;transition:.2s;}
.wa-cancel:hover{border-color:var(--pink);color:var(--pink);}
input.err,select.err,textarea.err{border-color:#ef4444!important;background:#fff5f5!important;}
.errmsg{font-size:11.5px;color:#ef4444;margin-top:4px;display:none;}
.errmsg.show{display:block;}
label .req{color:var(--pink);}
.steps-strip{background:var(--dark);padding:16px 0;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,61,139,.3);}
.steps-strip-inner{max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.step-pill{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);font-size:13px;font-weight:700;}
.step-circle{width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad-btn);color:#fff;font-weight:900;font-size:13px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;}
.step-arrow{color:rgba(255,255,255,.25);font-size:11px;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL REVEAL
══════════════════════════════════ */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:all .6s;}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:none;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════ */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .slide-content{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:0 24px;}
  .slide-visual{display:none;}
  .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px;}
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .nav-menu,.nav-ctas{display:none;}
  .hamburger{display:block;}
  .stats-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
  .why-features{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .form-2col{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .topbar-left{display:none;}

  /* Hero slider mobile fix */
  .hero{height:520px;padding:0;}
  .hero-slide{align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
  .slide-content{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    padding:24px 20px;
    text-align:center;
    justify-items:center;
  }
  .slide-visual{display:none;}
  .slide-title{font-size:clamp(22px,5.5vw,32px);}
  .slide-sub{font-size:13.5px;}
  .slide-btns{justify-content:center;}
  .slide-badge{font-size:10px;}
  .slide-btn-1,.slide-btn-2{padding:10px 18px;font-size:13px;}

  .cta-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
  .stats-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .stat-item:nth-child(5){grid-column:span 2;}
  .hero{height:480px;}
  .slide-title{font-size:22px;}
  .slide-sub{font-size:13px;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:3;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;}
  .notif-banner .container{flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 1: NOTIFICATION BANNER
══════════════════════════════════ */
.notif-banner{background:var(--grad-main);padding:10px 0;text-align:center;position:relative;z-index:1001;}
.notif-banner .container{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.notif-text{color:#fff;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;}
.notif-text strong{font-weight:900;}
.notif-btn{background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:#fff;padding:5px 16px;border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;transition:.2s;white-space:nowrap;}
.notif-btn:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--pink);}
.notif-close{position:absolute;right:16px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);background:none;border:none;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-size:18px;cursor:pointer;line-height:1;padding:4px 8px;}
.notif-close:hover{color:#fff;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 3: GOOGLE MAPS
══════════════════════════════════ */
.map-container{border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border:2px solid var(--border);}
.map-container iframe{display:block;width:100%;height:380px;border:none;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 4: BATCH TIMETABLE
══════════════════════════════════ */
.timetable-wrap{overflow-x:auto;}
.timetable{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13.5px;}
.timetable th{background:var(--grad-main);color:#fff;padding:12px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:800;white-space:nowrap;}
.timetable td{padding:11px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);vertical-align:middle;}
.timetable tr:nth-child(even) td{background:var(--off);}
.timetable tr:hover td{background:rgba(255,61,139,.05);}
.batch-tag{display:inline-block;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:20px;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;}
.batch-morning{background:#fff0e0;color:#b85c00;}
.batch-evening{background:#e8f4ff;color:#0050a0;}
.batch-online{background:#e0fff4;color:#006040;}
.batch-weekend{background:#f0e0ff;color:#600080;}
.seats-bar{background:var(--border);border-radius:4px;height:8px;width:100px;overflow:hidden;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:6px;}
.seats-fill{height:100%;background:var(--grad-main);border-radius:4px;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 5: FEES PAGE
══════════════════════════════════ */
.fees-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:22px;}
.fees-card{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);border:1px solid var(--border);transition:.3s;}
.fees-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:var(--pink);}
.fees-card-top{padding:24px;text-align:center;}
.fees-card-icon{font-size:44px;margin-bottom:10px;}
.fees-card-name{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:900;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:6px;}
.fees-card-duration{font-size:12px;color:var(--gray);font-weight:600;}
.fees-card-body{padding:20px 24px;}
.fees-amount{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:900;color:var(--pink);margin-bottom:4px;}
.fees-note{font-size:12px;color:var(--gray);margin-bottom:16px;}
.fees-includes{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 18px;}
.fees-includes li{font-size:13px;color:var(--gray);padding:5px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
.fees-includes li:last-child{border:none;}
.fees-includes li i{color:var(--teal);font-size:11px;}
.fees-enquire{display:block;width:100%;padding:11px;background:var(--dark);color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:9px;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;cursor:pointer;transition:.25s;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;}
.fees-enquire:hover{background:var(--grad-btn);box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);color:#fff;}
.bank-box{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d2a5e,#1a0a2e);border-radius:16px;padding:28px;color:#fff;margin-top:36px;}
.bank-box h3{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:18px;font-weight:900;color:#fff;margin-bottom:16px;}
.bank-detail{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:14px;}
.bank-detail i{color:var(--teal);font-size:16px;width:20px;}
.bank-detail span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);}
.bank-detail strong{color:#fff;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 6: LIVE COUNTER DASHBOARD
══════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-dashboard{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(180px,1fr));gap:20px;}
.stat-dash-card{background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:28px 20px;text-align:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow);border:1px solid var(--border);transition:.3s;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.stat-dash-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;background:var(--grad-main);}
.stat-dash-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.stat-dash-icon{font-size:36px;margin-bottom:10px;}
.stat-dash-num{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:36px;font-weight:900;background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;line-height:1;}
.stat-dash-lbl{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--gray);margin-top:6px;}
.stat-dash-sub{font-size:11px;color:var(--pink);font-weight:600;margin-top:3px;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 9: COURSE COMPARISON TABLE
══════════════════════════════════ */
.compare-wrap{overflow-x:auto;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.compare-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:700px;}
.compare-table th{background:var(--dark);color:#fff;padding:14px 18px;text-align:center;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;}
.compare-table th:first-child{text-align:left;background:var(--grad-main);}
.compare-table td{padding:12px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);font-size:13px;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;}
.compare-table td:first-child{font-weight:700;color:var(--dark);text-align:left;background:var(--off);}
.compare-table tr:last-child td{border:none;}
.compare-table .yes{color:var(--teal);font-size:18px;}
.compare-table .no{color:#ccc;font-size:18px;}
.compare-table .best{background:rgba(255,61,139,.04);}
.compare-table thead th{border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 10: FAQ ACCORDION
══════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}
.faq-item{background:#fff;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid var(--border);overflow:hidden;transition:.3s;}
.faq-item.open{border-color:var(--pink);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.faq-q{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:16px 22px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--dark);background:none;border:none;width:100%;text-align:left;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;gap:12px;}
.faq-q:hover{color:var(--pink);}
.faq-icon{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--light);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:14px;color:var(--pink);flex-shrink:0;transition:.3s;}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon{background:var(--pink);color:#fff;transform:rotate(45deg);}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .35s ease,padding .3s;}
.faq-item.open .faq-a{max-height:300px;padding:0 22px 18px;}
.faq-a p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--gray);line-height:1.7;margin:0;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 11: STUDY MATERIAL DOWNLOAD
══════════════════════════════════ */
.material-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:20px;}
.material-card{background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:22px;border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(155,77,202,.08);transition:.3s;}
.material-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:var(--pink);}
.material-icon{font-size:40px;margin-bottom:12px;}
.material-title{font-weight:800;font-size:15px;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:4px;}
.material-desc{font-size:13px;color:var(--gray);margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.5;}
.material-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:5px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.material-tag{background:var(--light);color:var(--dark);font-size:10.5px;font-weight:700;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:4px;}
.material-btn{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;width:100%;padding:10px;background:var(--grad-btn);color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:9px;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;cursor:pointer;transition:.25s;}
.material-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);}

/* Download gate modal */
.download-overlay{display:none;position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9999;background:rgba(0,0,0,.6);align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.download-overlay.show{display:flex;}
.download-modal{background:#fff;border-radius:20px;padding:40px 36px;max-width:420px;width:90%;box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.25);border-top:4px solid var(--pink);animation:popIn .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);}
.download-modal h3{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:6px;}
.download-modal p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--gray);margin-bottom:20px;}
.dl-fg{margin-bottom:14px;}
.dl-fg label{display:block;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:5px;}
.dl-fg input,.dl-fg select{width:100%;padding:10px 14px;border:1.5px solid var(--border);border-radius:8px;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-size:13.5px;outline:none;transition:.2s;}
.dl-fg input:focus,.dl-fg select:focus{border-color:var(--pink);}
.dl-submit{width:100%;padding:12px;background:var(--grad-btn);color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:9px;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:14px;cursor:pointer;transition:.25s;}
.dl-submit:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);}
.dl-cancel{display:block;width:100%;padding:10px;border-radius:9px;border:1.5px solid var(--border);background:#fff;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:var(--gray);cursor:pointer;margin-top:8px;transition:.2s;}
.dl-cancel:hover{border-color:var(--pink);color:var(--pink);}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 12: ONLINE TEST SERIES
══════════════════════════════════ */
.test-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:22px;}
.test-card{background:#fff;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);border:1px solid var(--border);transition:.3s;}
.test-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.test-card-top{padding:22px;background:var(--dark);position:relative;}
.test-badge{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;background:var(--grad-btn);color:#fff;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;padding:3px 10px;border-radius:20px;}
.test-title{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:900;color:#fff;margin-bottom:6px;}
.test-meta{display:flex;gap:14px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);}
.test-meta span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;}
.test-body{padding:18px 22px;}
.test-topics{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 16px;}
.test-topics li{font-size:13px;color:var(--gray);padding:4px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.test-topics li i{color:var(--teal);font-size:10px;}
.test-btn{display:block;width:100%;padding:11px;background:var(--grad-btn);color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:9px;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:13.5px;cursor:pointer;transition:.25s;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;}
.test-btn:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);color:#fff;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 13: EXAM DATES CALENDAR
══════════════════════════════════ */
.exam-calendar-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:20px;}
.exam-card{background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(155,77,202,.08);display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px;transition:.3s;}
.exam-card:hover{border-color:var(--pink);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.exam-date-box{background:var(--grad-main);border-radius:12px;padding:12px 16px;text-align:center;flex-shrink:0;min-width:64px;}
.exam-date-day{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:26px;font-weight:900;color:#fff;line-height:1;}
.exam-date-month{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;}
.exam-info h4{font-weight:800;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:4px;}
.exam-info p{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--gray);margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1.5;}
.exam-info .exam-status{display:inline-block;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:800;padding:2px 10px;border-radius:20px;}
.status-upcoming{background:#e0fff4;color:#006040;}
.status-open{background:#fff0e0;color:#b85c00;}
.status-closed{background:#f5f5f5;color:#999;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 14: CA REGISTRATION GUIDE
══════════════════════════════════ */
.guide-steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;}
.guide-step{display:flex;gap:24px;padding:28px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);position:relative;}
.guide-step:last-child{border:none;}
.guide-step-num{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad-main);color:#fff;font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;box-shadow:var(--shadow-pk);}
.guide-step-body h3{font-weight:800;font-size:16px;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:8px;}
.guide-step-body p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--gray);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:8px;}
.guide-step-body .guide-link{color:var(--pink);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;font-size:13px;}
.guide-step-body .guide-link:hover{text-decoration:underline;}
.guide-note{background:var(--light);border-left:4px solid var(--pink);border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:12px 16px;font-size:13px;color:var(--dark);margin-top:10px;}
.guide-note strong{color:var(--pink);}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 17: WHATSAPP BROADCAST SIGNUP
══════════════════════════════════ */
.wa-signup-box{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#075e54,#128c7e);border-radius:18px;padding:36px;text-align:center;color:#fff;}
.wa-signup-box h3{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:900;color:#fff;margin-bottom:8px;}
.wa-signup-box p{font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);margin-bottom:24px;}
.wa-signup-form{display:flex;gap:10px;max-width:480px;margin:0 auto;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.wa-signup-form input{flex:1;min-width:200px;padding:12px 16px;border:none;border-radius:9px;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-size:14px;outline:none;}
.wa-signup-form button{padding:12px 24px;background:#25d366;color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:9px;font-family:'Nunito',sans-serif;font-weight:900;font-size:14px;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;transition:.2s;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.wa-signup-form button:hover{background:#128c7e;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 19: MEDIA / PRESS
══════════════════════════════════ */
.media-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:20px;}
.media-card{background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(155,77,202,.08);transition:.3s;}
.media-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:var(--pink);}
.media-source{font-size:11px;font-weight:800;color:var(--gray);letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.media-source i{color:var(--pink);}
.media-headline{font-weight:800;font-size:15px;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:8px;line-height:1.4;}
.media-date{font-size:12px;color:var(--gray);}
.media-quote{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--gray);font-style:italic;margin-top:10px;padding-top:10px;border-top:1px solid var(--border);line-height:1.6;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 20: FELICITATION PAGE
══════════════════════════════════ */
.felicitation-hero{background:var(--grad-main);border-radius:20px;padding:40px;text-align:center;margin-bottom:36px;}
.felicitation-hero h2{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:900;color:#fff;margin-bottom:10px;}
.felicitation-hero p{font-size:15px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);}
.prize-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:20px;margin-bottom:40px;}
.prize-card{background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:28px;text-align:center;border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.prize-amount{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:32px;font-weight:900;color:var(--pink);}
.prize-for{font-size:13px;color:var(--gray);margin-top:4px;}
.prize-icon{font-size:40px;margin-bottom:12px;display:block;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 21: ALUMNI SUCCESS
══════════════════════════════════ */
.alumni-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:20px;}
.alumni-card{background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:var(--shadow);transition:.3s;}
.alumni-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:var(--pink);}
.alumni-initial{width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--grad-main);color:#fff;font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:900;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:14px;}
.alumni-name{font-weight:900;font-size:16px;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:2px;}
.alumni-designation{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--pink);margin-bottom:6px;}
.alumni-company{font-size:13px;color:var(--gray);margin-bottom:8px;}
.alumni-batch{font-size:11px;background:var(--light);color:var(--dark);padding:2px 10px;border-radius:20px;font-weight:700;}
.alumni-achievement{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--gray);margin-top:10px;padding-top:10px;border-top:1px solid var(--border);line-height:1.5;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 25: 404 PAGE
══════════════════════════════════ */
.page-404{min-height:60vh;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;padding:60px 24px;}
.page-404-num{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:120px;font-weight:900;background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;line-height:1;margin-bottom:0;}
.page-404-icon{font-size:64px;margin-bottom:16px;display:block;}
.page-404 h2{font-family:'Merriweather',serif;font-size:26px;font-weight:900;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:12px;}
.page-404 p{font-size:15px;color:var(--gray);margin-bottom:28px;max-width:480px;}
.page-404-links{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE 24: HTML SITEMAP
══════════════════════════════════ */
.sitemap-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:28px;}
.sitemap-section h3{font-size:14px;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.5px;background:var(--grad-main);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;background-clip:text;margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--border);}
.sitemap-section ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;}
.sitemap-section ul li{margin-bottom:9px;}
.sitemap-section ul li a{color:var(--gray);font-size:13.5px;text-decoration:none;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;transition:.2s;font-weight:600;}
.sitemap-section ul li a i{color:var(--pink);font-size:10px;}
.sitemap-section ul li a:hover{color:var(--pink);padding-left:4px;}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   NAV DROPDOWNS
══════════════════════════════════ */

/* Fix: nav must not clip dropdown */
nav{ overflow:visible !important; }
.nav-menu{ overflow:visible; }

.nav-menu li{ position:relative; }

/* Invisible bridge — fills gap between link and dropdown so hover doesn't break */
.has-dropdown::after{
  content:''; position:absolute;
  top:100%; left:0; width:100%; height:12px;
}

.nav-dropdown{
  display:none;
  position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 10px); left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:#fff; border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  min-width:230px; z-index:9999;
  padding:6px 0;
  list-style:none;
}
.nav-dropdown::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:-6px; left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  border:6px solid transparent;
  border-bottom-color:#fff;
  border-top:none;
}

/* Show on hover — use JS for better reliability */
.has-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown{ display:block; }

.nav-dropdown li{ list-style:none; }
.nav-dropdown li a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding:10px 18px; color:var(--dark);
  font-size:13px; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none;
  transition:.15s; white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-dropdown li a:hover{ background:var(--light); color:var(--pink); padding-left:22px; }
.nav-dropdown li a i{ color:var(--pink); width:16px; text-align:center; font-size:12px; flex-shrink:0; }
.nav-dropdown .dd-divider{ height:1px; background:var(--border); margin:4px 0; }
.nav-dropdown .dd-label{
  display:block; padding:8px 18px 4px;
  font-size:10px; font-weight:900; color:var(--gray);
  letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.has-dropdown > a::after{ content:" ▾"; font-size:10px; opacity:.55; }

/* Mobile dropdown */
/* Mobile nav dropdown — scoped under .mobile-nav so never leaks to desktop */
.mobile-nav .mob-dd-toggle{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:13px 20px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-weight:800; font-size:14px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); cursor:pointer;
  background:transparent; user-select:none;
}
.mobile-nav .mob-dd-toggle:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.mobile-nav .mob-dd-toggle .dd-arrow{ font-size:10px; transition:.3s; display:inline-block; }
.mobile-nav .mob-dd-toggle.open .dd-arrow{ transform:rotate(180deg); }
.mobile-nav .mob-dd-items{ display:none; background:rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
.mobile-nav .mob-dd-items.open{ display:block; }
.mobile-nav .mob-dd-items a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding:11px 32px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size:13px; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
.mobile-nav .mob-dd-items a:hover{ color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.mobile-nav .mob-dd-items a i{ color:var(--pink); font-size:11px; width:14px; flex-shrink:0; }