/* Home page only — landing sections (not loaded on About / Contact / Blog) */
.hero-programs-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -18px;
}

.program-swiper {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.program-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: flowLeft 34s linear infinite;
}

.program-swiper:hover .program-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.program-chip {
  min-width: 160px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #131313;
  background: #efefef;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 8px 8px 10px;
  border: 1px solid #e7e7e7;
}

.program-thumb {
  height: 95px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
}

.thumb-one {
  background-image: url("../../images/mba.png");
}

.thumb-two {
  background-image: url("../../images/mca.png");
}

.thumb-three {
  background-image: url("../../images/bca.png");
}

.thumb-four {
  background-image: url("../../images/bba.png");
}

.thumb-five {
  background-image: url("../../images/bcom.png");
}

.thumb-six {
  background-image: url("../../images/ma.png");
}

.thumb-seven {
  background-image: url("../../images/mscmath.png");
}

.thumb-eight {
  background-image: url("../../images/mcom.png");
}

.program-chip p {
  margin-top: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-family: "Inter", "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
}

.specialization-grid,
.course-grid,
.benefit-grid,
.impact-stats,
.placement-stats,
.logo-grid,
.recruiter-grid,
.why-grid,
.fee-plain-wrap,
.placement-grid,
.faq-shell {
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
}

.specialization-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .specialization-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(8, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.course-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.benefit-grid,
.impact-stats {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.placement-stats {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.logo-grid.recruiters {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.recruiter-grid,
.why-grid,
.fee-plain-wrap,
.placement-grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.faq-shell {
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: start;
}

.spec-card,
.course-card,
.benefit-card,
.accreditation-card,
.placement-profile,
.placement-content,
.video-card,
.fee-left,
.fee-right,
.faq-container {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8edf4;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
}

.course-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 170px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.featured {
  border-color: #d3b6ff;
}

.universities-section .uni-track.course-grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.universities-section .uni-track .course-card {
  min-width: calc((100% - 36px) / 3);
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 36px) / 3);
}

.uni-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding-inline: 8px;
}

.uni-nav {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 1px solid #e7ebf2;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.uni-dots {
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.uni-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 0;
  background: #d1d1d1;
}

.uni-dot.active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--brand-orange);
}

.why-section {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fff6f2 0%, #ffffff 45%, #fff8f4 100%);
}

.why-section .container {
  background: transparent;
  padding: clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px);
}

.why-section .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-section .section-subtitle {
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.why-section .section-title .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #111 0%, #ec6734 70%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent !important;
}

.why-section .why-grid {
  margin-top: 12px;
  gap: 22px;
}

.why-section .why-points strong {
  color: var(--brand-orange);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.why-section .why-points h3 {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-section .why-points p {
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.why-image {
  min-height: 560px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(10, 17, 38, 0.2), rgba(20, 57, 104, 0.22)),
    url("../../images/whychooseus.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.why-points article {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #f1e0d8;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
}

.impact-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 14%, rgba(255, 70, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(117, 80, 255, 0.16) 0%, transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0c18 0%, #121528 48%, #0f1221 100%);
}

.impact-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 18px 18px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.impact-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 52px);
}

.impact-section .section-title,
.impact-section .impact-subtitle,
.impact-section .light {
  color: #fff;
}

.impact-intro {
  margin: -4px 0 22px;
  max-width: 760px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.impact-section .impact-subtitle {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.1rem + 0.8vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}

.impact-section .impact-stats {
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  gap: 16px;
}

.impact-section .impact-stats h3 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.3rem + 1.2vw, 3.6rem);
}

.impact-section .impact-stats p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.impact-section .impact-stats article {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.impact-section .benefit-card {
  color: #111827;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #ececf7;
  padding: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.impact-section .benefit-card h4 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.impact-section .benefit-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #4b5563;
}

.impact-section .benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

.impact-section .benefit-grid {
  gap: 16px;
}

.benefit-icon {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 70, 0, 0.2), rgba(255, 70, 0, 0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 70, 0, 0.22);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.acc-subtitle {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.accreditations-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .accreditations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: clamp(8px, 1.8vw, 14px);
  }
}

.accreditation-card img {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8edf4;
  padding: 8px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: block;
}

.fee-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 10%, rgba(255, 70, 0, 0.08), transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f9fafc 0%, #f3f5f8 100%);
}

.fee-highlight {
  color: #ff4b26;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.fee-note {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.fee-plain-wrap,
.fee-left,
.fee-right {
  min-width: 0;
}

.fee-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.fee-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.fee-table {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 600px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.fee-table th,
.fee-table td {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e6e6e6;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.fee-table th {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.eligibility-intro {
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.eligibility-cardline {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

.eligibility-chip {
  border: 1px solid #e6ebf3;
  background: #fbfdff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px;
}

.pay-mode-title {
  margin: 6px 0 4px;
}

.payment-list {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 7px;
}

.payment-list li span {
  color: #22c55e;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.placement-section .avatar-large {
  min-height: 380px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(12, 19, 40, 0.22), rgba(12, 19, 40, 0.06)),
    url("../../images/hiring-network.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.placement-profile h3 {
  margin: 16px 0 10px;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1rem + 0.6vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.mini-logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.mini-logos span {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
}

.placement-section .placement-profile,
.placement-section .placement-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid #e7ebf1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.placement-section .placement-content {
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.placement-section .placement-stats article {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid #e8edf4;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.placement-section .placement-stats article::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb 0%, #60a5fa 100%);
}

.placement-section .placement-stats article:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.placement-section .placement-stats h3 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 1.1rem + 0.8vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.placement-section .placement-stats p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.placement-section .placement-content>p {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.recruiter-subtitle {
  margin-top: -6px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.video-placeholder {
  min-height: 320px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.22), rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.12)),
    url("../../images/student-success.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.video-placeholder button {
  width: 76px;
  height: 54px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #f00606;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.recruiter-section .video-card>p {
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ── What Students Say About MapMyCourse (Full-Bleed Luxury Dark Theme) ── */
.testimonials-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100vw;
  left: 50%;
  right: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw;
  margin-right: -50vw;
  padding: clamp(60px, 7vw, 90px) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1120 0%, #111827 50%, #0f172a 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Ambient Background Orbs */
.testimonials-ambient-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonials-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.testimonials-orb--a {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: #ea580c;
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
}

.testimonials-orb--b {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: #2563eb;
  bottom: -150px;
  right: -150px;
}

.testimonials-header-box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonials-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.3);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #ff8a5b;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.light-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.accent-orange {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #ff8a5b 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.light-sub {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* Full Bleed Slider Track Wrapper with Side Gradient Fade */
.testimonials-full-bleed-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100vw;
  left: 50%;
  right: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw;
  margin-right: -50vw;
  margin-top: 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
}

.testimonials-slider-shell {
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.testimonial-lane {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.testimonial-lane+.testimonial-lane {
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
}

.lane-left .testimonial-track {
  animation: tmLeft 38s linear infinite;
}

.lane-right .testimonial-track {
  animation: tmRight 38s linear infinite;
}

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

/* Premium White Card Design */
.t-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 350px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-top: 4px solid #ea580c;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.t-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25);
  border-color: #ea580c;
}

.t-card__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.t-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.t-meta__icon-img {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}

.t-meta__copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}

.t-meta__copy strong {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.t-meta__rating {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.t-stars {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.t-quote {
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.t-card__foot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.t-card__user-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.t-card__user-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.t-card__user-info h4 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.t-card__role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.t-verified-check {
  color: #059669;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
}

.t-card__foot span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #6b7280;
}

.faq-section .faq-container {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e9edf5;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.faq-list {
  border: 1px solid #e8edf4;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item+.faq-item {
  border-top: 1px solid #eef0f3;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  border: 0;
  background: #fff;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 14px 14px;
  display: none;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question {
  color: var(--brand-orange);
}

.faq-intro {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #fff4ef 0%, #ffffff 65%);
  border: 1px solid #f1dfd7;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
}

.faq-intro .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.faq-intro p {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: #4b5563;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-section .faq-list {
  margin-top: 0;
}

@keyframes starPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.9) translateY(0);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.2) translateY(-4px);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes flowLeft {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

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

@keyframes tmLeft {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

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

@keyframes tmRight {
  from {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {

  .recruiter-grid,
  .why-grid,
  .fee-plain-wrap,
  .placement-grid,
  .faq-shell {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .faq-intro {
    position: static;
  }

  .course-grid,
  .impact-stats,
  .benefit-grid,
  .placement-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .universities-section .uni-track .course-card {
    min-width: calc((100% - 18px) / 2);
    flex-basis: calc((100% - 18px) / 2);
  }

}

@media (max-width: 720px) {

  .course-grid,
  .benefit-grid,
  .impact-stats,
  .placement-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .universities-section .uni-track .course-card {
    min-width: 100%;
    flex-basis: 100%;
  }

  .universities-slider .uni-nav.prev {
    left: -8px;
  }

  .universities-slider .uni-nav.next {
    right: -8px;
  }
}

/* Section refinements (home) */
.specialization-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfbfb 100%);
}

/* ── Premium Specializations & Electives ── */
.specialization-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.home-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #ea580c;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  width: fit-content !important;
  max-width: max-content !important;
  align-self: flex-start;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.text-center .home-tag,
.center .home-tag,
.specialization-head .home-tag,
.why-head .home-tag,
.acc-slider-header .home-tag,
.pipeline-head .home-tag,
.finder-card-head .home-tag {
  align-self: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.specialization-section .specialization-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .specialization-section .specialization-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .specialization-section .specialization-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.specialization-section .spec-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.specialization-section .spec-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #ec6734;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(236, 103, 52, 0.14);
}

/* Inner Image Container - Clean Transparent without background box */
.spec-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  height: 170px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.spec-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.specialization-section .spec-card:hover .spec-card__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Salary Badge Positioned Relative to Outer spec-card Container */
.spec-card__salary-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #047857;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.spec-card__salary-badge::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: #10b981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.spec-card__content {
  padding: 12px 4px 4px 4px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Header Row: Icon + Title Side-by-Side */
.spec-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.spec-card__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  min-width: 36px;
  background: #fff7ed;
  border: 1px solid #ffedd5;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(236, 103, 52, 0.06);
}

.spec-card__header h3 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.spec-card__content p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  flex: 1;
}

.spec-card__foot {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.spec-card__cta {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ec6734;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: #fff7ed;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #ffedd5;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.specialization-section .spec-card:hover .spec-card__cta {
  background: #ec6734;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ec6734;
  gap: 8px;
}

.universities-section .course-grid {
  gap: 18px;
}

.universities-section .course-card {
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.universities-section .course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: #ec6734;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(236, 103, 52, 0.16);
}

.universities-section .course-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.universities-section .course-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.universities-section .course-card:hover .course-card__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.universities-section .course-card__img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Top-Left Floating Badge */
.universities-section .course-card .course-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ec6734;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(236, 103, 52, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* Top-Right Accreditation Badge */
.universities-section .course-card .uni-badge-acc {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #10b981;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.universities-section .course-card__body {
  padding: 20px 22px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.universities-section .course-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.10rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.universities-section .course-card:hover h3 {
  color: #ec6734;
}

.universities-section .course-card p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.48;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.universities-section .course-card__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.universities-section .course-card .pill {
  margin: 0;
  background: #fff7ed;
  color: #c2410c;
  border: 1px solid #ffedd5;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.universities-section .course-card__foot {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.universities-section .btn-uni-card {
  width: 100%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: #fff7ed;
  color: #ec6734;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #ffedd5;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.universities-section .course-card:hover .btn-uni-card {
  background: #ec6734;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ec6734;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(236, 103, 52, 0.25);
  gap: 9px;
}

.universities-slider {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.universities-slider .uni-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 6;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #e7ebf2;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
}

.universities-slider .uni-nav.prev {
  left: -18px;
}

.universities-slider .uni-nav.next {
  right: -18px;
}

.accreditation-card {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 10px 6px;
  text-align: center;
}

.accreditation-card p {
  display: none !important;
}

.recruiter-section .logo-grid.recruiters {
  gap: clamp(8px, 1.6vw, 14px);
}

.recruiter-section .logo-grid.recruiters div {
  min-height: 90px;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.recruiter-section .logo-grid.recruiters img {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e7edf5;
  object-fit: contain;
}

@media (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1100px) {
  .fee-plain-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .fee-plain-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {

  .course-grid,
  .benefit-grid,
  .impact-stats,
  .placement-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .testimonials-slider-shell {
    padding: 14px 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .t-card {
    width: 260px;
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .universities-slider .uni-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .faq-intro,
  .faq-section .faq-container {
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .title-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .fee-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    margin-inline: -4px;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .fee-table {
    min-width: 580px !important;
    table-layout: auto !important;
  }

  .fee-table th,
  .fee-table td {
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    word-break: normal !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {

  .fee-left,
  .fee-right {
    padding: 14px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }
}

/* Home: typography, card rhythm, and responsive polish */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .why-section .container {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }

  .why-image {
    min-height: 300px;
  }

  .why-points article {
    grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .why-section .why-points strong {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .universities-slider {
    padding-inline: 6px;
  }

  .universities-slider .uni-nav.prev {
    left: 2px;
  }

  .universities-slider .uni-nav.next {
    right: 2px;
  }

  .universities-section .title-row .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.1rem + 2vw, 2.2rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .impact-section .container {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }

  .impact-section .impact-stats article {
    padding: 14px 12px;
  }

  .impact-section .impact-stats h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 1.1rem + 2vw, 2.75rem);
  }

  .universities-section .course-card img {
    height: 155px;
  }

  .fee-left .section-title,
  .fee-right .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.05rem + 1.4vw, 2rem);
  }

  .eligibility-chip h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .eligibility-chip p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .recruiter-section .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.05rem + 1.6vw, 2.2rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .program-chip {
    min-width: 132px;
  }

  .t-card {
    width: min(292px, calc(100vw - 48px));
  }

  .t-quote {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .specialization-section .specialization-grid {
    gap: clamp(8px, 1.5vw, 14px);
  }

  .accreditation-card img {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    padding: 6px;
  }

  .recruiter-section .logo-grid.recruiters div {
    min-height: 64px;
  }

  .recruiter-section .logo-grid.recruiters img {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 6px;
  }
}


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

  .program-track,
  .lane-left .testimonial-track,
  .lane-right .testimonial-track {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ── 1. Smart Course & University Finder Banner Widget ── */
.finder-banner-section {
  padding: 48px 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.finder-card-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.finder-card-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.finder-card-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 8px 0 6px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.finder-card-head p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.finder-widget-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-end;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .finder-widget-form {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .finder-action {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .finder-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .finder-widget-form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

.finder-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.finder-field label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ea580c;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.finder-field select,
.finder-field input,
.finder-field input[type="tel"],
#finderMobile {
  width: 100%;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  background: #0f172a !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.finder-field input::placeholder,
.finder-field input[type="tel"]::placeholder,
#finderMobile::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.finder-field select:focus,
.finder-field input:focus,
#finderMobile:focus {
  border-color: #ea580c !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25) !important;
}

.finder-field input.has-error,
#finderMobile.has-error {
  border-color: #ef4444 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3) !important;
}

.smart-matcher-error-msg {
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
  color: #fca5a5;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

.finder-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.finder-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ── 2. Upgraded Why Choose MapMyCourse Layout ── */
.why-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.why-showcase-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.why-showcase-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  width: max-content;
}

.why-badge-star {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

.why-showcase-center {
  margin: 32px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.why-showcase-icon {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-showcase-center h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.why-showcase-center p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.why-showcase-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.why-counselor-avatars {
  display: flex;
}

.avatar-dot {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #0f172a;
  margin-left: -8px;
}

.avatar-dot:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.avatar-dot--1 {
  background: #ea580c;
}

.avatar-dot--2 {
  background: #2563eb;
}

.avatar-dot--3 {
  background: #10b981;
}

.why-points-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.why-point-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.why-point-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  border-color: #ea580c;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12);
}

.why-point-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.08);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.why-point-copy h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.why-point-copy p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── 3. Live Counsellor Ribbon Banner ── */
.counsellor-ribbon-section {
  padding: 32px 0;
}

.counsellor-ribbon-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 32px clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.counsellor-live-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #4ade80;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.live-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
  animation: livePulse 1.6s infinite;
}

@keyframes livePulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
  }
}

.counsellor-ribbon-copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.counsellor-ribbon-copy p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.ribbon-btn {
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── 4. Program Fee Badges & Row Buttons ── */
.fee-sch-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
  color: #16a34a;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
}

.fee-row-btn {
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: #ea580c;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.fee-row-btn:hover {
  background: #c2410c;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ── FAQ Upgrades ── */
.faq-cta-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.faq-wa-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
  color: #128c7e;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  width: max-content;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-wa-link:hover {
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.admission-pipeline-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.pipeline-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.pipeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .pipeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .pipeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.pipeline-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pipeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #ea580c;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.14);
}

.pipeline-step-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.pipeline-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pipeline-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.pipeline-card p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Specialization Carousel Header & Slider ── */
.specialization-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.specialization-slider-shell {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.spec-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.spec-nav-btn.spec-prev {
  left: -8px;
}

.spec-nav-btn.spec-next {
  right: -8px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .specialization-slider-shell {
    padding: 0 8px;
  }

  .spec-nav-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
  }

  .spec-nav-btn.spec-prev {
    left: 4px;
  }

  .spec-nav-btn.spec-next {
    right: 4px;
  }
}

.spec-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #ea580c;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ea580c;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
}

.specialization-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: 8px 4px 20px;
}

.specialization-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.specialization-track .spec-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 60px) / 4);
  min-width: 270px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.specialization-track .spec-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: #ec6734;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(236, 103, 52, 0.14);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .specialization-track .spec-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 20px) / 2);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .specialization-track .spec-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
}

/* FIX IMAGE CROPPING FOR SPECIALIZATION CARDS */
.specialization-track .spec-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 170px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.specialization-track .spec-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.specialization-track .spec-card:hover .spec-card__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ── Accreditations & Rankings Card Slider (Matching Screenshot 3) ── */
.acc-slider-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.acc-slider-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.acc-slider-shell {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.acc-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.acc-nav-btn.acc-prev {
  left: -14px;
}

.acc-nav-btn.acc-next {
  right: -14px;
}

.acc-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #0f172a;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
}

.acc-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: 16px 4px 24px;
}

.acc-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.acc-card {
  flex: 0 0 240px;
  min-width: 240px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  position: relative;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.acc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ea580c;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12);
}

/* TOP RIBBON BADGE ON ACCREDITATION CARD */
.acc-card-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.acc-card-ribbon--red {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #b91c1c 100%);
}

.acc-card-ribbon--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
}

.acc-card-ribbon--blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
}

.acc-card-ribbon--orange {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%);
}

.acc-card-ribbon--green {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a 0%, #15803d 100%);
}

.acc-card-ribbon--purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9333ea 0%, #7e22ce 100%);
}

.acc-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 110px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.acc-card-img-wrap img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.acc-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── 1. Upgraded Placement Assistance Section ── */
.placement-section {
  padding: 64px 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.placement-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .placement-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.placement-profile-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.placement-img-shell {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.placement-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}

.placement-hike-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
}

.placement-profile-foot {
  padding: 20px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.placement-profile-foot h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0;
}

.placement-profile-foot p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.mini-partner-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.mini-partner-pills span {
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
}

.placement-content-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.placement-lead-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 10px 0 28px;
}

.placement-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .placement-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .placement-stat-card {
    padding: 12px 10px !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .stat-icon-wrap {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    min-width: 40px !important;
  }

  .stat-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  }

  .stat-info p {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }
}

.placement-stat-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.placement-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #ea580c;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12);
}

.stat-icon-wrap {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  min-width: 46px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.08);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.stat-copy h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 2px;
}

.stat-copy p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.placement-btn {
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);
}

/* ── 2. Upgraded Recruiters & Video Success Story ── */
.recruiter-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.recruiter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .recruiter-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.recruiter-subtitle {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.logo-grid.recruiters {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.recruiter-pill {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.recruiter-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #ea580c;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.14);
}

.recruiter-pill img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.recruiter-pill span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .logo-grid.recruiters {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .recruiter-pill {
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 6px 2px !important;
    min-height: 70px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .recruiter-pill span {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .recruiter-pill img {
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 60px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }
}

.video-story-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.video-story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.22);
}

.video-story-thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  background: #0f172a;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-poster-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.video-story-thumb::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75) 100%);
}

.video-rating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.video-play-pulse-btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444 0%, #dc2626 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.video-story-card:hover .video-play-pulse-btn {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.play-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.6);
  animation: playPulseRing 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes playPulseRing {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.video-story-caption {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: #0f172a;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.video-story-caption h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.video-story-caption p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0;
}