/* ============================================================
   ESTEEM OVERSEAS - Premium CSS Design System
   Brand Colors: Royal Blue (#0A2463) & White (#FFFFFF)
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap');

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

:root {
  --navy: #0A2463;
  --blue: #1652A8;
  --sky: #2176FF;
  --light-blue: #E8F0FE;
  --accent: #F0A500;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --off-white: #F8FAFF;
  --text-dark: #0D1B3E;
  --text-mid: #3A4A6B;
  --text-light: #6B7FA8;
  --border: #D0DCF5;
  --gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A2463 0%, #1652A8 50%, #2176FF 100%);
  --gradient-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8F0FE 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(10,36,99,0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(10,36,99,0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(10,36,99,0.18);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* === TYPOGRAPHY === */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; }

.serif { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }
.gradient-text {
  background: var(--gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* === LAYOUT === */
.container { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section { padding: 96px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 64px 0; }

/* === BUTTONS === */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(33,118,255,0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(33,118,255,0.45);
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--blue);
  border: 2px solid var(--blue);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-white {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.btn-white:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }

/* === SECTION HEADINGS === */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--light-blue);
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-heading { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-subheading { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 580px; }

/* ========================================
   NAVIGATION
   ======================================== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(10,36,99,0.1);
}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo-text { color: var(--navy); }
.navbar.scrolled .nav-link { color: var(--text-dark); }
.navbar.scrolled .nav-link:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.navbar.scrolled .nav-cta { background: var(--gradient); color: var(--white); }
.navbar.dark-nav {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(10,36,99,0.1);
}
.navbar.dark-nav .nav-logo-text { color: var(--navy); }
.navbar.dark-nav .nav-link { color: var(--text-dark); }
.navbar.dark-nav .nav-cta { background: var(--gradient); color: var(--white); }

.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
}
.nav-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  padding: 5px 12px 5px 8px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-logo:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.nav-logo-icon {
  display: none;
}
.nav-logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.navbar.dark-nav .nav-logo-img {
  filter: none;
}
.footer-logo-img {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.nav-logo-text {
  display: none;
}
.nav-logo-text span { color: var(--accent); }
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.nav-link {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.nav-link.active { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-cta {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: white; color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-1px); }

.nav-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}
.nav-mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.navbar.scrolled .nav-mobile-toggle span,
.navbar.dark-nav .nav-mobile-toggle span { background: var(--navy); }

/* ========================================
   HOME - HERO SLIDER
   ======================================== */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 680px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
}
.slide.active { opacity: 1; z-index: 1; }
.slide-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}
.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10,36,99,0.92) 0%, rgba(10,36,99,0.7) 50%, rgba(10,36,99,0.3) 100%);
}
.slide-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.slide-inner { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
.slide-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.2s both;
}
.slide-badge .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 50%; animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
.slide h1 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 700px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.4s both;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.slide p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.6s both;
}
.slide-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.8s both;
}
.slide-partner {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  color: white;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.slide-partner svg { opacity: 0.8; }

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.dot-btn {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 0;
}
.dot-btn.active { background: white; width: 30px; border-radius: 5px; }

.slider-arrows {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  right: 36px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.arrow-btn {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.arrow-btn:hover { background: white; color: var(--navy); }

/* Slide progress bar */
.slide-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  z-index: 10;
  animation: slideProgress 5s linear infinite;
  animation-play-state: running;
}
@keyframes slideProgress { from { width: 0; } to { width: 100%; } }

/* ========================================
   STATS STRIP
   ======================================== */
.stats-strip {
  background: var(--gradient);
  padding: 0;
}
.stats-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.stat-item {
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  position: relative;
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-number span { color: var(--accent); }
.stat-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; }

/* ========================================
   FEATURE CARDS
   ======================================== */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.feature-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.feature-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: var(--light-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon { background: var(--gradient); }
.feature-card h4 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.feature-card p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ========================================
   UNIVERSITY CARDS (Home)
   ======================================== */
.uni-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; margin-top: 48px; }
.uni-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.uni-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.uni-card-img { width: 100%; height: 240px; object-fit: cover; }
.uni-card-body { padding: 28px 32px 32px; }
.uni-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.uni-badge.apollo { background: #FFF3CD; color: #856404; }
.uni-badge.top { background: #D1E7DD; color: #0F5132; }
.uni-card h3 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.uni-card p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.93rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.uni-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.uni-meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-mid); }
.uni-meta-item strong { color: var(--navy); }

/* ========================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ======================================== */
.why-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.why-visual { position: relative; }
.why-img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.why-badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: white;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-align: center;
}
.why-badge-float .num { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; display: block; }
.why-badge-float .txt { font-size: 0.78rem; opacity: 0.85; }
.why-list { margin-top: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.why-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.why-check {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; min-width: 36px;
  background: var(--light-blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-item:hover .why-check { background: var(--gradient); color: white; }
.why-item h5 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.why-item p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ========================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ======================================== */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--gradient); }
.testimonials-section .section-tag { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: white; }
.testimonials-section .section-heading { color: white; }
.testimonials-section .section-subheading { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px; }
.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.stars { display: flex; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.testimonial-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: italic; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.author-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.author-name { color: white; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.author-detail { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* ========================================
   CTA SECTION
   ======================================== */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 80px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; left: -20%;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(33,118,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.cta-section h2 { color: white; margin-bottom: 16px; position: relative; }
.cta-section p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto 36px; position: relative; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; }

/* ========================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ======================================== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 76px;
}
.page-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}
.page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,36,99,0.7) 0%, rgba(10,36,99,0.85) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero-content { padding: 24px; }
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); transition: var(--transition); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: white; }
.breadcrumb span { color: white; font-weight: 500; }
.breadcrumb .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.page-hero h1 { color: white; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 560px; }

/* ========================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ======================================== */
.about-story { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.about-img-wrap { position: relative; }
.about-img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); width: 100%; }
.about-exp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px; left: -30px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: white;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  text-align: center;
}
.about-exp-badge .big { font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.about-exp-badge .small { font-size: 0.75rem; opacity: 0.85; margin-top: 2px; }

.mv-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; margin-top: 48px; }
.mv-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mv-card.mission { background: var(--gradient); }
.mv-card.vision { background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.mv-card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.mv-card.mission h3 { color: white; }
.mv-card.vision h3 { color: var(--navy); }
.mv-card p { line-height: 1.75; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.mv-card.mission p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.mv-card.vision p { color: var(--text-mid); }
.mv-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px; right: 24px;
  font-size: 3rem;
  opacity: 0.12;
}

.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; margin-top: 48px; }
.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.team-avatar {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.team-card h4 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-card .role { color: var(--blue); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.team-card p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* ========================================
   SERVICES PAGE
   ======================================== */
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--blue); }
.service-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--gradient);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(33,118,255,0.3);
}
.service-card h3 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.service-card p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.service-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.service-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-mid); }
.service-list li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700; }

.process-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 48px; position: relative; }
.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border);
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.step-circle {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 3px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.process-step:hover .step-circle { background: var(--gradient); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(33,118,255,0.3); }
.process-step h5 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.process-step p { color: var(--text-light); font-size: 0.78rem; }

/* ========================================
   COUNTRIES PAGE
   ======================================== */
.country-hero-banner {
  margin-top: 76px;
  position: relative;
  height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.country-hero-banner img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.country-hero-banner .overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(10,36,99,0.88) 0%, rgba(10,36,99,0.5) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 0 48px;
}
.country-intro { max-width: 600px; color: white; }
.country-intro h1 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.country-intro p { font-size: 1.05rem; opacity: 0.85; }
.country-flag { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }

.country-info-strip {
  background: var(--gradient);
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.country-info-inner {
  max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex; gap: 48px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.country-info-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: white; }
.country-info-item .lbl { opacity: 0.75; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.country-info-item .val { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; }

.college-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 36px; margin-top: 56px; }
.college-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.college-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.college-img { width: 100%; height: 260px; object-fit: cover; }
.college-body { padding: 32px 36px; }
.college-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.college-tag.apollo { background: #FFF3CD; color: #856404; }
.college-tag.best { background: var(--light-blue); color: var(--blue); }
.college-body h2 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.college-body p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.college-highlights { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.highlight-chip {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-mid);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.college-fees-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.college-fees-table th {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.college-fees-table td { padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-mid); }
.college-fees-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.college-fees-table tr:hover td { background: var(--off-white); }

/* ========================================
   REGISTER PAGE
   ======================================== */
.register-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.register-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.register-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.form-title { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1.8rem; }
.form-subtitle { color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 36px; }

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-group.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-label .req { color: #e53e3e; }
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(22,82,168,0.12);
}
.form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-light); }
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
.form-select { cursor: pointer; }

.register-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.info-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.info-card h4 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.info-card p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.info-card ul { margin-top: 12px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.info-card li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-mid); }
.info-card li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700; }

/* ========================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ======================================== */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr; gap: 48px; }
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--gradient);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  color: white;
}
.contact-info-card h3 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.contact-detail { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; align-items: flex-start; }
.contact-detail:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.contact-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; min-width: 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.contact-detail .label { font-size: 0.75rem; opacity: 0.7; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.contact-detail .value { font-size: 0.93rem; font-weight: 500; }

.map-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  height: 220px;
}
.map-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: var(--light-blue);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--blue);
  gap: 8px;
}
.map-placeholder .map-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; }
.map-placeholder p { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; }

/* ========================================
   BLOG PAGE
   ======================================== */
.blog-hero { background: var(--gradient); padding: 140px 24px 80px; text-align: center; }
.blog-hero h1 { color: white; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.blog-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
.blog-meta-strip {
  display: flex; gap: 24px; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 24px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.blog-meta-strip span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }

.blog-content-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.blog-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 64px; }
.blog-article h2 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 36px 0 16px; }
.blog-article h3 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 28px 0 12px; }
.blog-article p { color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.blog-article ul { margin: 0 0 20px 24px; }
.blog-article li { color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blog-article strong { color: var(--navy); }
.blog-article .highlight-box {
  background: var(--light-blue);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.blog-article .highlight-box p { margin: 0; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; }
.blog-article img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin: 28px 0; width: 100%; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.blog-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 96px; }
.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sidebar-card h4 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.sidebar-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.sidebar-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sidebar-link:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-link:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.sidebar-link .arrow { margin-left: auto; color: var(--blue); opacity: 0; transition: var(--transition); }
.sidebar-link:hover .arrow { opacity: 1; }
.cta-sidebar {
  background: var(--gradient);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-sidebar h4 { color: white; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-sidebar p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* Blog grid on listing page (home) */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.blog-card-img { width: 100%; height: 180px; object-fit: cover; }
.blog-card-body { padding: 20px; }
.blog-cat { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.blog-card h4 { color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.blog-card-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-light); }

/* ========================================
   FOOTER
   ======================================== */
footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: white;
  padding: 72px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; }
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 16px 0 24px; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.social-btn:hover { background: var(--sky); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-col h5 { color: white; font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 20px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.88rem; transition: var(--transition); }
.footer-link:hover { color: white; padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: white; }

/* ========================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ======================================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.85); }
}
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.animate-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.animate-on-scroll.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ========================================
   FORM SUCCESS STATE
   ======================================== */
.form-success {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 48px 24px;
}
.form-success.show { display: block; }
.form-success .success-icon { font-size: 3.5rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-success h3 { color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form-success p { color: var(--text-mid); }

/* ========================================
   MOBILE NAV DROPDOWN
   ======================================== */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 76px; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: white;
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 16px 24px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav .nav-link { color: var(--text-dark); padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.mobile-nav .nav-link:hover { background: var(--light-blue); color: var(--blue); }
.mobile-nav .nav-cta {
  margin-top: 12px;
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ========================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ======================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-sidebar { position: static; }
  .register-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-mobile-toggle { display: flex; }
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .uni-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-story { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .college-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .register-form-wrap { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .about-exp-badge { left: 10px; bottom: 10px; }
  .country-hero-banner .overlay { padding: 0 24px; }
  .hero-slider { height: auto; min-height: 100vh; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .page-hero-img { height: 320px; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-meta-strip { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
  .slide-actions { flex-direction: column; }
}