/* ============ VARIABLES (NIFS brand) ============ */
:root{
  --red: #e3211f;
  --red-dark: #b81614;
  --navy: #182c56;
  --navy-dark: #101d3b;
  --navy-darker: #0a1327;
  --orange: #ed6322;
  --orange-dark: #d1531a;
  --green: #1c8a2a;
  --light-bg: #F5F7FB;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --text: #666666;
  --heading: #182c56;
  --border: #e7e9f0;
  --radius: 30px;
  --shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(24, 44, 86, 0.10);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.25,.8,.25,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing: border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; width: 100%; }
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family: 'Kumbh Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
}
p{ margin: 0 0 16px; }
a{ text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
img{ max-width: 100%; display:block; }
ul,ol{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
.container{ width: 92%; max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ============ PRELOADER ============ */
.preloader{
  position: fixed; inset:0; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--navy);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition: opacity .6s var(--ease), visibility .6s var(--ease);
}
.preloader.loaded{ opacity:0; visibility: hidden; }
.preloader-logo{
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; font-weight:800; font-size: 2.4rem;
  color:#fff; letter-spacing: 6px;
  animation: pulse 1.1s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse{ 0%,100%{ opacity:.5; transform: scale(.94);} 50%{ opacity:1; transform: scale(1);} }

.progress-bar{
  position: fixed; top:0; left:0; height:3px; width:0%;
  background: var(--red); z-index: 9998; transition: width .1s linear;
}

/* ============ TOPBAR ============ */
.topbar{ background: var(--navy-darker); color:#c3cbdd; font-size: .82rem; }
.topbar-inner{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding: 8px 0; }
.topbar-left a{ margin-right: 22px; color:#c3cbdd; transition: color .25s; }
.topbar-left a:hover{ color: var(--red); }
.topbar-right{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.topbar-badge{
  background: var(--red); color:#fff; font-weight:600; font-size:.72rem;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; margin-right: 8px; letter-spacing:.3px;
}
.topbar-right a{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width: 26px; height:26px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  font-size:.68rem; color:#c3cbdd; transition: all .25s;
}
.topbar-right a:hover{ background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); color:#fff; }

/* ============ MARQUEE ============ */
.marquee-bar{ background: var(--red); overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap; padding: 9px 0; }
.marquee-track{ display:inline-flex; animation: marquee 22s linear infinite; }
.marquee-track span{
  color:#fff; font-weight:600; font-size:.85rem; padding: 0 40px; letter-spacing:.3px;
}
@keyframes marquee{ from{ transform: translateX(0); } to{ transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ============ HEADER ============ */
.site-header{
  position: sticky; top:0; z-index: 500;
  background: var(--orange);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s, padding .3s;
}
.site-header.scrolled{ box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
.site-header.hide-nav{ transform: translateY(-100%); }
.header-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding: 12px 0; }
.logo img{ height: 54px; background:#fff; border-radius:8px; padding: 4px 10px; }
.main-nav ul{ display:flex; gap: 32px; }
.main-nav a{
  color:#fff; font-weight:600; font-size:.94rem; position:relative; padding:6px 0;
}
.main-nav a::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:0; height:2px; background: var(--navy);
  transition: width .3s var(--ease);
}
.main-nav a:hover::after, .main-nav a.active::after{ width:100%; }
.header-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 22px; }

.btn{
  display:inline-block; padding: 13px 34px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight:600; font-size:.92rem; border:2px solid transparent; cursor:pointer;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease); white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-primary{ background: var(--red); color:#fff; border-color: var(--red); }
.btn-primary:hover{ background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(24,44,86,.3); }
.btn-outline{ background: transparent; color:#fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.btn-outline:hover{ background:#fff; color: var(--red); border-color:#fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.btn-outline-dark{ background:transparent; color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); padding:11px 28px; }
.btn-outline-dark:hover{ background: var(--navy); color:#fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.btn-dark{ background: var(--navy-darker); color:#fff; border-color: var(--navy-darker); }
.btn-dark:hover{ background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); }
.header-actions .btn-primary{ background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); }
.header-actions .btn-primary:hover{ background:#fff; color: var(--navy); }

.nav-toggle{ display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:6px; }
.nav-toggle span{ width:26px; height:2px; background:#fff; border-radius:2px; transition: all .35s var(--ease); }
.nav-close{ display:none; }
.nav-overlay{
  position: fixed; inset:0; background: rgba(10,19,39,.6); z-index:400;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition: all .35s;
}
.nav-overlay.active{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero{
  position: relative; min-height: 92vh; display:flex; align-items:center;
  overflow:hidden; padding-top: 60px;
}
.hero-bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0; background-size:cover; background-position: center 20%;
  transform: scale(1.08); animation: heroZoom 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroZoom{ from{ transform: scale(1.08);} to{ transform: scale(1);} }
.hero-overlay{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(10,19,39,.95) 25%, rgba(24,44,86,.8) 60%, rgba(227,33,31,.35) 100%);
}
.hero-inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; padding: 70px 0 40px; }
.hero-content{ max-width: 680px; }
.overline{
  display:inline-block; color: var(--red); background:#fff; font-weight:700; letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size:.78rem; margin-bottom: 18px; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 20px;
}
.hero h1{
  color:#fff; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); font-weight:800; margin-bottom:22px;
}
.hero h1 span{ color: var(--orange); }
.hero-content > p{ color: #d7dcee; font-size: 1.08rem; max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.hero-badges{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.hero-badges span{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); color:#fff;
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:600; padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 20px;
}
.hero-actions{ display:flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero-list{
  margin-top: 50px; display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); padding-top: 34px;
}
.hero-list-item{ display:flex; gap: 12px; align-items:flex-start; }
.hero-list-item .num{ color: var(--orange); font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:1.1rem; }
.hero-list-item h4{ color:#fff; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.hero-list-item p{ color:#aab2ce; font-size:.85rem; margin:0; }

.scroll-down{
  position:absolute; left:50%; bottom: 26px; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width:26px; height:44px; border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5); border-radius:20px; z-index:2;
}
.scroll-down span{
  position:absolute; top:8px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:4px; height:8px; background: var(--orange); border-radius:2px;
  animation: scrollDown 1.6s infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDown{ 0%{ opacity:1; top:8px;} 100%{ opacity:0; top:24px;} }

/* ============ SECTION GENERIC ============ */
.section{ padding: 110px 0; }
.section-tag{
  display:inline-block; color: var(--red); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:3px;
  font-size:.8rem; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-head{ max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.section-head.center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }
.section-head h2{ font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); }

/* ============ PARTNERS STRIP ============ */
.partners-strip{ background: var(--light-bg); padding: 40px 0; }
.partners-label{ color: var(--navy); text-align:center; letter-spacing:2px; font-size:.78rem; margin-bottom:24px; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700;}
.partners-grid{
  display:flex; gap: 40px; justify-content:center; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.partners-grid img{ height: 46px; width:auto; object-fit:contain; filter: grayscale(1); opacity:.7; transition: all .3s; }
.partners-grid img:hover{ filter:none; opacity:1; transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ============ QUOTE ============ */
.quote-section{ background: var(--navy-darker); padding: 90px 0; }
.quote-inner{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr; gap: 50px; align-items:center; max-width: 900px; margin:0 auto; }
.quote-photo img{ border-radius: 20px; border: 4px solid var(--red); }
.quote-mark{ font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; font-size:4rem; color: var(--red); line-height:1; display:block; margin-bottom:-6px;}
.quote-text{ font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:500; color: #fff; line-height:1.5; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.quote-author strong{ display:block; color:#fff; font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; }
.quote-author span{ font-size:.85rem; color: var(--orange); font-weight:600; }

/* ============ ABOUT ============ */
.about-center{ max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; text-align:center; }
.about-center .section-head{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; max-width:100%; }
.about-center .section-head p{ text-align:center; }
.about-photo{ position:relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow:hidden; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.about-photo img{ border-radius: 20px; width:100%; height: 380px; object-fit:cover; }
.about-badge{
  position:absolute; bottom: -1px; right: -1px; background: var(--red); color:#fff;
  padding: 26px 30px; border-radius: 20px 0 20px 0; text-align:center;
}
.about-badge strong{ display:block; font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; font-size:1.8rem; }
.about-badge span{ font-size:.78rem; }
.about-checklist{ max-width: 760px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }
.check-list-centered{ text-align:center; }
ul.check-list-centered li{ padding-left:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px; }
ul.check-list-centered li::before{ position:static; flex-shrink:0; }
.about-cta{ text-align:center; }
.check-list{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px 20px; margin: 26px 0 32px; }
.check-list.single{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.check-list li{ position:relative; padding-left: 28px; font-size:.94rem; color: var(--heading); font-weight:500; }
.check-list li::before{
  content:'✓'; position:absolute; left:0; top:-1px; color:#fff; background: var(--red);
  width:18px; height:18px; border-radius:50%; font-size:.65rem; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}

/* ============ VISION / MISSION / QUALITY POLICY ============ */
.pillars-section{ background: var(--light-bg); }
.pillars-section .pillar-card{ background:#fff; }

/* ============ MODES ============ */
.modes-section{ background: var(--light-bg); }
.modes-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 30px; }
.mode-card{
  background:#fff; padding: 44px 34px; border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s;
}
.mode-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(24,44,86,.16); }
.mode-icon{
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:16px; background: var(--navy); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
  font-weight:700; margin-bottom: 22px; font-size:1.1rem;
}
.mode-card h3{ font-size:1.2rem; }
.mode-card p{ font-size:.92rem; margin:0; }

/* ============ COURSE TABS + ACCORDION ============ */
.course-tabs{ display:flex; gap: 12px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.course-tab-btn{
  padding: 12px 26px; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 2px solid var(--border);
  background:#fff; color: var(--navy); font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; cursor:pointer;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease); font-family:'Kumbh Sans',sans-serif;
}
.course-tab-btn.active, .course-tab-btn:hover{ background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color:#fff; }

.course-accordion{ max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 14px; }
.accordion-item{
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px; overflow:hidden; background:#fff;
  transition: border-color .3s;
}
.accordion-item.open{ border-color: var(--red); }
.accordion-head{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; padding: 20px 24px; cursor:pointer;
  justify-content:space-between;
}
.accordion-head-left{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; flex:1; min-width:0; }
.accordion-code{
  background: var(--red); color:#fff; font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; font-weight:700;
  font-size:.74rem; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 8px; white-space:nowrap; flex-shrink:0;
}
.accordion-title{ min-width:0; }
.accordion-title h4{ margin:0 0 4px; font-size:1rem; }
.accordion-title p{ margin:0; font-size:.8rem; color: var(--text); }
.accordion-arrow{
  width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--border); flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
  font-size:.8rem; color: var(--navy);
}
.accordion-item.open .accordion-arrow{ transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--red); color:#fff; border-color: var(--red); }
.accordion-body{
  max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition: max-height .4s var(--ease);
}
.accordion-body-inner{ padding: 0 24px 24px; }
.accordion-body-inner ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.accordion-body-inner li{
  font-size:.88rem; padding-left: 20px; position:relative; color: var(--text);
}
.accordion-body-inner li::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:9px; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--orange);
}

.course-downloads{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-top: 50px; max-width:900px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
.download-card{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; background: var(--light-bg); border-radius:16px; padding: 22px;
}
.dl-icon{ font-size:1.6rem; }
.download-card h4{ font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:2px; }
.download-card p{ font-size:.8rem; margin:0 0 10px; }

/* ============ VISION / MISSION / QUALITY PILLARS ============ */
.pillars-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.pillar-card{
  background: var(--light-bg); border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px 28px; border-left: 4px solid var(--orange);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.pillar-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.pillar-card h4{ font-size:.8rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; color: var(--red); margin-bottom:12px; }
.pillar-card p{ font-size:.92rem; margin:0; color: var(--text); }

/* ============ SERVICES ============ */
.services-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 22px; }
.service-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 22px; text-align:center;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.service-icon{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--navy); color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; font-weight:800; margin: 0 auto 16px; font-size:1rem;
}
.service-card h4{ font-size:1rem; margin:0; }

/* ============ INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS ============ */
.intl-section{ background: var(--navy-darker); }
.intl-section .section-tag{ color: var(--orange); }
.intl-section .section-head h2, .intl-section .section-head p{ color:#fff; }
.intl-section .section-head p{ color:#aab2ce; }
.intl-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.intl-card{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius:18px; padding: 26px 26px; }
.intl-card h4{ color:#fff; font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
.intl-card ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.intl-card li{ position:relative; padding-left:22px; font-size:.9rem; color:#c3cbdd; }
.intl-card li::before{ content:'—'; position:absolute; left:0; color: var(--orange); font-weight:700; }
.intl-note{ text-align:center; color:#c3cbdd; font-size:.85rem; max-width:760px; margin: 0 auto; }
.intl-note strong{ color:#fff; }

/* ============ PLACEMENT SUCCESS ============ */
.placements-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.placement-card{
  background:#fff; border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--border);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; padding: 16px; transition: all .35s var(--ease);
}
.placement-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: transparent; }
.placement-photo{ width:72px; height:72px; border-radius:50%; overflow:hidden; flex-shrink:0; border:3px solid var(--light-bg); }
.placement-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.placement-info h4{ font-size:.98rem; margin:0 0 2px; }
.placement-info .placement-role{ font-size:.8rem; color: var(--red); font-weight:600; display:block; margin-bottom:2px; }
.placement-info .placement-company{ font-size:.78rem; color: var(--text); display:block; margin-bottom:4px; }
.placement-info .placement-ctc{ font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; color: var(--navy); }
.placements-note{ text-align:center; margin-top: 30px; font-size:.9rem; color: var(--text); }

.highlights-section{ background: var(--light-bg); }
.highlights-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.highlight-col{
  background:#fff; border-radius:16px; padding: 28px 26px; border-top: 4px solid var(--red);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s;
}
.highlight-col:hover{ transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.highlight-col h4{ font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:14px; color: var(--navy); }
.highlight-col li{ font-size:.88rem; padding: 5px 0 5px 20px; position:relative; }
.highlight-col li::before{ content:'—'; position:absolute; left:0; color: var(--orange); font-weight:700; }

/* ============ STATS ============ */
.stats-band{ background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy-darker), var(--navy)); padding: 70px 0; }
.stats-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 30px; text-align:center; }
.stat-item .stat-num{ font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; font-size:2.6rem; font-weight:800; color:#fff; }
.stat-item .stat-plus{ font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; font-size:2rem; font-weight:800; color: var(--orange); }
.stat-item p{ color:#aab2ce; margin: 4px 0 0; font-size:.88rem; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase; }

/* ============ WHY US ============ */
.why-row{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items:center;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}
.why-row:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.why-row.reverse{ direction: rtl; }
.why-row.reverse .why-content{ direction: ltr; }
.why-media{ border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; height: 320px; }
.why-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.why-row:hover .why-media img{ transform: scale(1.06); }
.why-index{ font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; font-size: 3rem; font-weight:800; color: var(--border); display:block; margin-bottom:4px; }
.why-content h3{ font-size:1.4rem; }
.why-content p{ margin:0; }

/* ============ GALLERY ============ */
.gallery-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.gallery-item{
  display:block; border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; position:relative; aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.gallery-item img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.gallery-item::after{
  content:'View'; position:absolute; inset:0; background: rgba(24,44,86,.55); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:1px;
  opacity:0; transition: opacity .35s; font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; font-size:.85rem;
}
.gallery-item:hover::after{ opacity:1; }
.gallery-item:hover img{ transform: scale(1.1); }

/* ============ APPLY ============ */
.apply-center{ max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; text-align:center; }
.apply-center .section-head{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; max-width:100%; }
.apply-center .section-head p{ text-align:center; }
.apply-photo{ border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.apply-photo img{ width:100%; height: 380px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:20px; }
.apply-block{ margin-bottom: 40px; text-align:center; }
.apply-block h4{ font-size:1.05rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.apply-cta{ text-align:center; }

/* Step timeline (numbered circles connected by a dashed line) */
.step-timeline{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
.step-timeline-item{ position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; padding-bottom: 34px; }
.step-timeline-item:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
.step-timeline-item::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; top: 36px; bottom: 2px; left:50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-left: 2px dashed rgba(227,33,31,.35);
}
.step-timeline-item:last-child::after{ display:none; }
.step-num{
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--red); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif; font-weight:700;
  font-size:.92rem; flex-shrink:0; position:relative; z-index:2;
}
.step-timeline-item p{ margin: 12px 0 0; font-size:.9rem; max-width: 420px; }

/* ============ JOBS ============ */
.jobs-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 20px; }
.job-card{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 32px;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
}
.job-card:hover{ border-color: var(--red); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.job-info h3{ font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.job-meta span{
  font-size:.8rem; color: var(--red); font-weight:600; margin-right: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing:.5px;
}

/* ============ RECRUITERS ============ */
.recruiters-section{ padding: 50px 0; background: var(--light-bg); overflow:hidden; }
.recruiters-label{ text-align:center; color: var(--navy); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1px; margin-bottom: 30px; font-size:.95rem; }
.recruiters-marquee{ overflow:hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); }
.recruiters-track{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 50px; width:max-content; animation: recruitersScroll 30s linear infinite; }
.recruiters-track img{ height: 46px; width:auto; object-fit:contain; filter: grayscale(1); opacity:.75; transition: all .3s; }
.recruiters-track img:hover{ filter:none; opacity:1; }
@keyframes recruitersScroll{ from{ transform: translateX(0); } to{ transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ============ CTA BANNER ============ */
.cta-banner{
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--red), var(--orange));
  padding: 80px 0; text-align:center;
}
.cta-inner h2{ color:#fff; font-size: clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.2rem); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-inner > p{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); margin-bottom: 30px; }
.cta-form{ display:flex; justify-content:center; gap: 14px; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cta-form input{
  flex:1; min-width: 220px; padding: 14px 24px; border-radius: var(--radius); border:none; font-family:'Kumbh Sans',sans-serif;
  font-size:.95rem; outline:none;
}
.cta-note{ display:block; margin-top: 16px; font-size:.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }

/* ============ BLOG ============ */
.blog-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 30px; }
.blog-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
}
.blog-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color:transparent; }
.blog-media{ height: 180px; overflow:hidden; }
.blog-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-media img{ transform: scale(1.08); }
.blog-body{ padding: 26px 24px; }
.blog-date{ color: var(--red); font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase; }
.blog-card h3{ font-size:1.1rem; margin: 12px 0; }
.blog-card p{ font-size:.9rem; }
.blog-link{ color: var(--navy); font-weight:700; font-size:.88rem; }
.blog-link:hover{ color: var(--red); }

/* ============ CONTACT ============ */
.contact-section{ background: var(--light-bg); }
.contact-inner{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: 60px; }
.contact-form{ background:#fff; padding: 40px; border-radius:20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); margin-top: 24px; }
.form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.contact-form input, .contact-form select, .contact-form textarea{
  width:100%; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 12px; border:1px solid var(--border);
  font-family:'Kumbh Sans',sans-serif; font-size:.94rem; outline:none; transition: border-color .25s;
  resize: vertical;
}
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form select:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus{ border-color: var(--red); }
.contact-form textarea{ width:100%; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.contact-info-wrap{ margin-top: 24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 20px; justify-content:space-between; }
.info-card{ background:#fff; padding: 28px; border-radius: 16px; border-left: 4px solid var(--red); display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
.info-card h4{ margin-bottom: 8px; font-size:1rem; color: var(--navy); }
.info-card p{ margin:0; font-size:.9rem; }
.info-card-map{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap: 18px; }
.qr-box{
  flex-shrink:0; text-align:center; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:12px;
  padding: 8px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
}
.qr-box:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--red); }
.qr-box img{ width: 72px; height:72px; object-fit:contain; }
.qr-box span{ display:block; font-size:.62rem; font-weight:700; color: var(--navy); margin-top:4px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.4px; }

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
.site-footer{ background: var(--navy-darker); color:#aab2ce; padding-top: 80px; }
.footer-logo{ height: 50px; margin-bottom: 20px; background:#fff; border-radius:8px; padding:6px 12px; }
.about-col p{ font-size:.88rem; }
.footer-socials{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top: 10px; }
.footer-socials a{
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:.7rem; transition: all .3s;
}
.footer-socials a:hover{ background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); color:#fff; }
.footer-qr{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-top: 22px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius:14px; padding: 10px 16px; transition: all .3s;
}
.footer-qr:hover{ border-color: var(--red); background: rgba(227,33,31,.1); }
.footer-qr img{ width: 52px; height:52px; background:#fff; border-radius:8px; padding:4px; flex-shrink:0; }
.footer-qr span{ font-size:.78rem; color:#c3cbdd; max-width:120px; }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
.footer-col h4{ color:#fff; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.footer-col ul li{ margin-bottom: 12px; font-size:.9rem; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color: var(--red); }
.footer-contact li{ color:#aab2ce; }
.footer-bottom{ border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding: 22px 0; font-size:.82rem; }
.footer-bottom-inner{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; text-align:center; }
.footer-bottom-inner p{ margin:0; }
.footer-bottom-inner a{ color:#c3cbdd; font-weight:600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset:3px; }
.footer-bottom-inner a:hover{ color: var(--red); }

/* ============ BACK TO TOP ============ */
.back-to-top{
  position: fixed; right: 26px; bottom: 26px; width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%;
  background: var(--navy); color:#fff; border:none; font-size:1.2rem; cursor:pointer; z-index:300;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all .4s var(--ease); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(24,44,86,.35);
}
.back-to-top.show{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover{ background: var(--red); }

/* ============ SCROLL ANIMATIONS ============ */
[data-anim]{
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease);
  transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
[data-anim="fade-up"]{ transform: translateY(50px); }
[data-anim="fade-right"]{ transform: translateX(-60px); }
[data-anim="fade-left"]{ transform: translateX(60px); }
[data-anim].in-view{ opacity:1; transform: translate(0,0); }

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */

/* Large tablets / small laptops */
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .container{ width: 94%; }
  .hero-list{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 992px){
  .contact-inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-row, .why-row.reverse{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; direction: ltr; }
  .why-media{ height: 260px; order: -1; }
  .modes-grid, .highlights-grid, .services-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .blog-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .pillars-grid, .intl-grid, .placements-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 36px 20px; }
  .quote-inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align:center; }
  .quote-photo img{ margin:0 auto; max-width:200px; }
  .gallery-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .apply-photo img{ height: 320px; }
  .course-downloads{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-photo img{ height: 340px; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px 30px; }
  .about-col{ grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .section{ padding: 90px 0; }
}

/* Phones (landscape + large) */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .topbar-left a:nth-child(2){ display:none; }
  .topbar-badge{ display:none; }
  .topbar-inner{ font-size:.76rem; }
  .marquee-track span{ font-size:.78rem; padding: 0 26px; }
  .logo img{ height: 42px; }
  .main-nav{
    position: fixed; top:0; right:-100%; height:100vh; width: 300px; max-width: 82vw;
    background: var(--navy); padding: 100px 30px 30px; z-index:450;
    transition: right .45s var(--ease);
    overflow-y:auto;
  }
  .main-nav.open{ right:0; }
  .main-nav ul{ flex-direction:column; gap: 20px; }
  .nav-close{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    position:absolute; top:24px; right:24px; width:40px; height:40px;
    border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    background:none; color:#fff; font-size:1.8rem; line-height:1; cursor:pointer;
    transition: background .25s, transform .25s;
  }
  .nav-close:hover{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .header-actions .btn-primary{ display:none; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
  .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1){ transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
  .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3){ transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
  .modes-grid, .highlights-grid, .blog-grid, .form-row, .services-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .placement-card{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .gallery-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .hero-list{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px 16px; }
  .hero{ min-height: unset; padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .hero-badges span{ font-size:.72rem; padding: 6px 12px; }
  .section{ padding: 64px 0; }
  .section-head{ margin-bottom: 44px; }
  .cta-form{ flex-direction:column; }
  .cta-form input{ width:100%; }
  .accordion-head{ flex-wrap:wrap; padding: 16px 18px; }
  .accordion-body-inner{ padding: 0 18px 20px; }
  .why-media{ height: 220px; }
  .about-photo img{ height: 280px; }
  .apply-photo img{ height: 240px; }
  .info-card-map{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; text-align:left; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align:center; padding-bottom: 40px; }
  .about-col{ grid-column: auto; }
  .footer-socials{ justify-content:center; }
  .footer-qr{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
  .footer-col ul{ display:inline-block; }
  .footer-bottom-inner{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .contact-form{ padding: 26px; }
  .quote-text{ font-size:1.2rem; }
  .quote-section{ padding: 60px 0; }
  .partners-grid{ gap: 26px; }
  .partners-grid img{ height:36px; }
}

/* Small phones */
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .container{ width: 91%; }
  .topbar-inner{ flex-direction:column; gap:6px; padding: 10px 0; }
  .topbar-right{ gap:6px; }
  .header-inner{ padding: 10px 0; }
  .logo img{ height: 36px; }
  .hero-content > p{ font-size:.96rem; }
  .hero-badges{ gap:8px; }
  .hero-actions .btn{ width:100%; text-align:center; }
  .hero-actions{ flex-direction:column; }
  .hero-list{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .overline{ font-size:.7rem; padding:5px 12px; }
  .section-tag{ font-size:.72rem; }
  .section-head h2{ font-size:1.55rem; }
  .check-list{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .course-tabs{ gap:8px; }
  .course-tab-btn{ padding: 9px 18px; font-size:.82rem; }
  .accordion-code{ font-size:.68rem; padding:5px 9px; }
  .accordion-title h4{ font-size:.92rem; }
  .gallery-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 10px; }
  .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px 14px; }
  .stat-item .stat-num{ font-size:2.1rem; }
  .stat-item .stat-plus{ font-size:1.6rem; }
  .job-card{ padding: 22px 20px; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .job-card .btn{ width:100%; text-align:center; }
  .download-card{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .blog-media{ height:150px; }
  .why-media{ height:190px; }
  .about-photo img{ height:220px; }
  .quote-mark{ font-size:3rem; }
  .cta-inner h2{ font-size:1.4rem; }
  .footer-qr{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .footer-qr span{ max-width:none; }
  .back-to-top{ width:42px; height:42px; right:16px; bottom:16px; }
}