/* < !-- Custom CSS --> */

@font-face {
  font-family: Dilip;
  src: url(font-face/Lato-Bold.ttf);
  /* We can keep only this font in the file under font-face because we have used it and can remove the remaining if we don't want to use them in future
      */
}

html {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: Dilip;

}

.navbar .nav-link.active {
  background-color: #090c09;
  /* Green */
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
}


.navbar .dropdown-menu .nav-link.active {
  background-color: #090c09 !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.bg-primary,
.btn-primary {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: 1px solid #f8f9fa !important;
  color: rgb(7, 252, 15) !important;
  border-radius: 20px;
}




.text-primary {
  color: black !important;
  font-weight: bold;
}


.testimonial-carousel .owl-dot.active {
  background-color: #b934fd !important;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

a {
  /* list-style: none; */
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgb(108, 117, 125);
}


.section-title {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;

}



.section-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: calc(50% + 1.5px);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #b934fd !important;
  opacity: 0.5;

}

.section-title::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: calc(50% + 1.5px);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #b934fd !important;
  opacity: 0.5;


}


.section-title-right {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;

}


.section-title-right::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -55px;
  top: calc(50% + 1.5px);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #b934fd !important;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

h2,
.h2 {

  font-size: 1.5rem !important;

}

h3,
.h3 {

  font-size: 1.3rem !important;

}

.bg-custom {
  background-color: #00224a;
}


@media screen and (min-width:991px) {

  .col-6 img {
    background-color: beige;
  }


}



@media screen and (max-width:767px) {

  .bg-custom {
    background-color: transparent;
  }

  .bg-custom img {
    display: none;
  }




}


.card-text,
.card-title {
  text-align: center;
  text-align-last: center;
}

/* Custom Styles */


.nav-link {
  margin: 0 15px;
  /* Space between menu items */
}

.navbar {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  /* Padding for the navbar */
}

/* Custom style for active link */

/* Style the main navbar items */
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  min-width: 150px;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(83, 28, 94) 0%, #3b0a4e 50%, #00e5ff 100%) !important;
  /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgb(83, 28, 94) 0%, #1a0826 60%, #08090c 100%) !important; */
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(83, 28, 94) 0%, #a855f7 50%, #ffc107 100%) !important; */
  text-transform: capitalize;
  /* border: none; */
}



/* Dropdown menu items */
.dropdown-menu {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: bold;

}

.dropdown-menu .nav-link:hover {
  transform: scale(1.5);

}


.nav-link.active {
  background-color: #a03bd3;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

/* Optional: Hover effect */
.nav-link:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.7);
  /* Slightly transparent red on hover */
  color: white;
}









@media screen and (max-width:1200px) {
  button {
    margin-left: auto;
  }

  .m-auto {
    width: fit-content !important;
  }

  .test {
    margin: auto;
  }

  .navbar-nav,
  .nav-link {
    text-align: center;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-left: 0 !important;

  }

  .bg-primary,
  .btn-primary {
    padding: 5px 8px !important;
  }


}


@media screen and (max-width:576px) {


  .container-fluid {
    padding: 0;
  }

}



/* heading */

h1 {
  text-align: center;
  text-align-last: center;
  font-size: 1.7rem !important;
  text-transform: none;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  font-family: Dilip;
}

.text-align-last-center {
  text-align-last: center !important;
}

a[title] {
  text-decoration: underline !important;
  color: yellow !important;
}

.bg-danger {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #bb33ff, black);
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  inquiry-formation: color 12s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 999;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0px;
}

img[alt="about_logo1"],
.box-shadow {
  padding: 6px;
  box-shadow: 5px 10px 8px #888888;

}

.shadow-sm {
  padding: 6px;
  box-shadow: 5px 10px 8px #888888 !important;
}

@media screen and (max-width:1200px) {
  .bg-light {

    text-align-last: center !important;
  }

  img[alt="about_logo1"],
  .box-shadow {
    padding: 6px;
    box-shadow: 5px 10px 8px #888888;

  }
}

h1 {
  color: white !important;
  text-align: justify;
  text-align-last: center;
  font-size: 1.7rem !important;
  text-transform: none;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;

}

@media screen and (max-width:976px) {

  h1 {

    font-size: 1.5rem !important;

  }

}

@media screen and (max-width:768px) {

  h1 {

    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  }

  h3 {

    font-size: 0.1rem !important;

  }

}

@media screen and (min-width:576px) and (max-width:767px) {
  .style-at-768 {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    margin: auto !important;
  }

  strong {
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }


  .card-text {
    font-size: 13px !important;

  }

  h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  }

  .custom-fs-6 {
    font-size: small !important;
  }

  .border-end {
    border-right: none !important;
  }


  .card-img-top {
    width: 50% !important;
    margin: auto;
    margin-top: 9px;
  }


}

@media screen and (min-width:100px) and (max-width:575px) {

  .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .nav-item:nth-child(1) {
    /* margin-top: -10px; */

  }

  h1,
  .h1 {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;

  }


  h2,
  .h2 {

    font-size: 1rem !important;
    /*margin-top: -39px !important;*/
    text-align: center;
    text-align-last: center;

  }

  .caption p {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    margin: 5px 0 17px !important;
  }


  img[src="img/edu.png"],
  img[src="img/web_creater.png"],
  img[src="img/course.png"] {
    width: 50% !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 5px 10px 8px #888888;
    display: block !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;

  }

  img[alt='website-builder'] {
    width: 100% !important;


  }

  .hell {
    border: 2px solid red !important;
  }

  .indicator div {
    width: 21px !important;
    height: 21px !important;
  }


  a[title] {

    text-underline-offset: 4px !important;
    text-decoration: underline dotted yellow 1px !important;
  }

  .bg-animated {
    z-index: 0;
    position: static;
    top: -45px;
  }



  .caption a {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  h4 {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    padding: 0;
  }


  i {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;

  }

  .text-primary {
    font-size: 14px !important;


  }

  bg-primary,
  .btn-primary {
    padding: 4px 8px !important;
    font-size: 12px;


  }


}


@media screen and (max-width:430px) {
  .navbar-brand img {
    width: 165px;
  }

  .navbar-toggler {
    padding: 5px !important;
  }

  .navbar-toggler:focus {
    outline: 0;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }

  .text-white p {
    font-size: 14px;
    /* color: black; */
  }

  .fs-h5 {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}



/* custom styling for row to give 100% width when screen size is 400px */

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .col-100-on-400px {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 20px;

  }

  .col-100-on-400px img {
    width: 40% !important;
    margin: auto;

  }

  .bg-danger {

    position: static;
    top: 0px;
  }




}

.col-100-on-400px:hover {
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0px 0px 8px #888888;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.5s;
  border-radius: 10px;
}






@media screen and (max-width:315px) {
  h1 {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    padding: 0 1rem;

  }


}


/* form styling */

.custom-select {
  border-radius: 5px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  color: rgb(106, 116, 126);
  padding: 10px;


}


/* Styling for the first option (placeholder) to match the other options */
.custom-select option:first-child {
  color: rgb(106, 116, 126);

}

.custom-select option {
  color: rgb(106, 116, 126);
  /* background-color: red; */
  text-transform: capitalize;

}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgb(106, 116, 126);
}

.form-control,
.custom-select {
  height: 40px;
  /* Fixed height for consistency */
  font-size: 16px;
  /* Consistent font size */
}

.btn-block {
  height: 40px;
  /* Same height as input/select */
}


/* animated background */

@keyframes color {
  0% {
    background-position: 0 50%;
  }

  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 0 50%;
  }
}



.bg-animated {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, red, green, yellow, brown, pink, blue, green);
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
  background-size: auto;
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: color 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.bg-animated:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(red, green, yellow, brown, pink, blue, green);
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
  background-size: auto;
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: color 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}






.container .box {
  height: 300px;
  background: #000;
  transition: linear 5s;
  background-position: top;
  box-sizing: border-box;

}


.container .box:hover {
  background-position: bottom;
  transition: linear 5s;


}


.container .box1 {

  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/portfolio1.webp');
  background-size: cover;

}


.container .box5 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/portfolio2.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}

.container .box2 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/restro.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}

.container .box3 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/spa2.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}


.container .box7 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/ecommerce2.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}

.container .box6 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/ecommerce3.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}


.container .box8 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/cw.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}

.container .box9 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/wordpress.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}

.container .box10 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/spa1.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}

.container .box11 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/smallWeb.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}

.container .box12 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/news1.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}

.container .box13 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/news2.webp');

  background-size: cover;
}

.container .box14 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/restaurant1.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}

.container .box15 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/it_business.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}

.container .box16 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/vehicle.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}

.container .box17 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/transport.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}

.container .box18 {
  background: url('/our-services/website-builder/image/wordpress.webp');
  background-size: cover;
}

/* About page styling */


/* Custom styles */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6)), url('https://source.unsplash.com/1600x900/?education') no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.content-section {
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.price {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #007bff;
  font-weight: bold;

}

/* web-development course styling */

@keyframes moveUpDown {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-0px);
  }
}

.downarrow {
  font-size: 15px;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: moveUpDown 1s infinite ease-in-out;
  cursor: pointer;
}


/* Create the pseudo-element that appears on hover */
.icon-item:hover::after {
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  /* Position it below the icon and label */
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  color: #000;
  padding: 2px 4px;
  /* Padding to add some space around the text */
  border-radius: 5px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
  white-space: nowrap;
  width: auto;
  /* Make width auto so it fits the content */
}

.icon-item:hover::after {
  content: "Get Syllabus";
  font-size: 10px;
}


/* Admission section styling */

.text-justify {
  text-align: justify;
}


@media screen and (max-width:1200px) {

  .marginRight {
    margin-right: 30% !important;
  }
}


/* Admission filter styling */


.search-bar {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.search-bar input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
}

.filter-buttons {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.filter-buttons button {
  margin: 5px;
}

.search-bar {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

#university-grid {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.university-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  /* Ensures spacing between content */
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem;
  height: 100%;
  /* Let cards expand to fill available space */
  min-height: 300px;
  /* Set a minimum height for all cards */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  background-color: #fff;
}

.university-card img {
  width: 100%;
  /* Ensures all images are responsive */
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 4px;
  max-height: 150px;
  /* Maintain uniformity for images */
  object-fit: cover;
}

.university-card h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: black;
}

.university-card p {
  margin: 0.25rem 0;
}

/* marquee */

/* Wrapper for the marquee effect */
.marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem 0;

}

/* Animated text (bouncing right to left) */
.marquee-text {
  display: inline-block;
  position: absolute;
  animation: bounce-right-left 15s ease-in-out infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #dc3545;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(124, 6, 243, 0.3);
}

.marquee-text:hover {
  animation: none;
  text-align: center;
}

@keyframes bounce-right-left {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(100%);
  }

  25% {
    transform: translateX(50%);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateX(0%);
  }

  75% {
    transform: translateX(-40%);
  }

  85% {
    transform: translateX(-70%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
}


/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */




/* Web builder css */

.filter-buttons .active {
  background-color: #007bff !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* Base state */
.col {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hidden state */
.col.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  /* Move it downward during hide */
  pointer-events: none;
  /* Prevent interaction during fade-out */
}




@keyframes action {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
  }
}


@media screen and (max-width:576px) {

  .m-auto-sm {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
  }
}


/* why choose us section css */
/* Card */
/* Card */
.hover-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 400px;
  /* increased height */
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111;
  /* dark base for contrast */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Image - NO CROP */
.card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: fill;
  /* 🔥 NO CROPPING */
  background: #111;
  /* fills empty space nicely */
  transition: 0.4s;
}

/* Overlay */
/* Default hidden */
.card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: transparent;
  /* 🔥 no blur */
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.4s;
}

/* Desktop hover */
.hover-card:hover .card-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  /* only desktop blur */
}

/* Mobile fix */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .card-overlay {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    /* 🔥 hidden by default */
    background: transparent !important;
  }

  .hover-card.active .card-overlay {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    /* 🔥 show on click */
  }
}

/* why choose us section css ends */




/* carasoul section css */
/* 🌌 BACKGROUND */
.galaxy-bg {
  min-height: 80vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, #1a2a6c, #0f2027, #000);
  z-index: 0 !important;
}

.galaxy-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/stardust.png');
  animation: starsMove 60s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

@keyframes starsMove {
  from {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translate(-500px, -500px);
  }
}

/* 🔥 TOP BAR */
.top-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* 🌌 HEADING */
.hero-heading {
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* =========================
   🎬 SLIDER FIXED VERSION
========================= */

/* CONTAINER */

/* SLIDER CONTAINER */
.slider-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

/* TRACK */
.slider-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease-in-out;
}

/* SLIDE */
.slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  /* 🔥 important */
  flex-shrink: 0;
  /* 🔥 critical */

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  padding: 20px;

  transform: scale(0.9);
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* ACTIVE */
.slide.active {
  transform: scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* 🧠 CONTENT */
.content {
  flex: 1;
  color: white;
}

/* 🖼 IMAGE */
.image {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: end;
}

.image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 300px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  border: 2px solid yellow;
  padding: 5px;
}


@media screen and (max-width:767.98px) {
  .image img {
    max-width: 230px !important;
    height: 230px !important;
  }



  .content h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    /* Fixed from 0.1rem */
    text-align: center !important;
    display: block !important;
  }




}


/* 💬 BUTTON */
.whatsapp-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #25D366;
  color: white;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* 🎮 CONTROLS */
.slider-controls {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
}


/* 🔥 Burning Glow */
.limited-seat {
  position: relative;
  font-weight: bold;
  animation: fireGlow 1s infinite alternate, floatMove 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 🔥 Glow effect */
@keyframes fireGlow {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px #ff0000, 0 0 10px #ff4500;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px #ff0000, 0 0 30px #ff9900;
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}

/* 👈 Slight floating left-right */
@keyframes floatMove {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateX(6px);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* ⭐ PROOF */
.student-proof {
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* 📱 MOBILE */
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .slide {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* carasoul section css ends */


/* space background css */

/* 🌌 PREMIUM SPACE BACKGROUND */
.space-bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, #1a2a6c, #0f2027, #000);
  border-radius: 20px;
}

/* ✨ MOVING STARS */
.space-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/stardust.png');
  animation: starsMove 80s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* 🌠 GLOW EFFECT */
.space-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent 60%);
}

/* ⭐ ANIMATION */
@keyframes starsMove {
  from {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translate(-600px, -600px);
  }
}

/* 🧠 TEXT VISIBILITY */
.space-bg * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* 💎 GLASS EFFECT FORM */
.card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 15px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* ✨ FORM HEADER GLOW */
.card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff512f, #dd2476);
  border-radius: 15px 15px 0 0;
}

/* INPUT STYLING */
.form-control,
.custom-select {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: #ddd;
}

/* BUTTON */
.btn-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff512f, #dd2476);
  color: white;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}


/* 📱 MOBILE */
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .space-bg {
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
}




/* about us css code or we offer */

.hover-word {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Link Styling */
.link-highlight {
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Underline Animation */
.link-highlight::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.link-highlight:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Slight Glow on Hover */
.link-highlight:hover {
  color: #ffeaea;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.custom-color {
  background-color: #161616 !important;
}



/* ===============================
   Animated CTA Button
================================= */
.why-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;

  margin-left: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d6efd, #00b4ff);
  color: #fff !important;

  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;

  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;

  white-space: nowrap;

  animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
  transition: all .35s ease;
}

/* Hover */
.why-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(13, 110, 253, .35);
}

/* Shine Effect */
.why-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  animation: shine 2.5s infinite;
}

/* Pulse */
@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(13, 110, 253, .6);
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(13, 110, 253, 0);
  }
}

/* Shine */
@keyframes shine {
  0% {
    left: -120%;
  }

  100% {
    left: 130%;
  }
}

/* ===============================
   Mobile Responsive
================================= */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .why-btn {

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: fit-content;

    margin: 15px 0 0;
    padding: 3px 5px;

    font-size: 15px;
    text-align: center;

    white-space: normal;
    line-height: 1;
  }

  #whyWebDesigning .card {
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  #whyWebDesigning .card-body {
    padding: 10px;
  }

  #whyWebDesigning h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  #whyWebDesigning .list-group-item {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }
}

/* ===============================
   Tablet
================================= */
@media (min-width:768px) and (max-width:991.98px) {

  .why-btn {
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 11px 22px;
  }
}




/* 🌟 गोल्ड मूविंग बॉर्डर का बेस स्टाइल */
.icons .col-auto a {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

/* 🚀 होवर करने पर हल्का सा ऊपर उठना */
.icons .col-auto a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: transparent !important;
  /* डिफ़ॉल्ट बॉर्डर को छिपाने के लिए */
  background-color: #25de50;

}

/* ✨ एनिमेटेड गोल्ड बॉर्डर (Pseudoelement) */
.icons .col-auto a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: conic-gradient(transparent, transparent, #9de8d4, #51eac7, #3a2be1, #ed306c);
  animation: goldRotate 3s linear infinite;
  z-index: -2;
  opacity: 1;
  /* नॉर्मल स्टेट में छिपा रहेगा */
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* 💛 होवर करने पर ही गोल्ड बॉर्डर दिखेगा */
.icons .col-auto a:hover::before {
  opacity: 0;
}

/* 🖤 अंदर का हिस्सा साफ़ रखने के लिए इनर ओवरले */
.icons .col-auto a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 2px;
  /* बॉर्डर की मोटाई तय करता है */
  background: #bbd1db;
  /* आपकी वेबसाइट का डार्क बैकग्राउंड कलर */
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* 🔄 घूमती हुई बॉर्डर एनिमेशन */
@keyframes goldRotate {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* =========================================================
       GLOBAL CSS VARIABLES & THEME ENGINE
       ========================================================= */
:root {
  --bg-dark-base: #0b0c10;
  --bg-dark-surface: #12141c;
  --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

  /* Dynamic Theme Accent Colors */
  --accent-cyan: #00e5ff;
  --accent-gold: #ffc107;
  --accent-purple: #a855f7;
  --accent-green: #00e676;

  /* Modern Shared Background Gradient */
  --premium-shared-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(83, 28, 94) 0%, #200826 50%, #08090c 100%);


  /* =========================================================
       CUSTOM HAMBURGER SPINNER STYLING
       ========================================================= */
  .premium-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass) !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .premium-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus,
  .premium-navbar .navbar-toggler:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan) !important;
  }

  .navbar-toggler-icon {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* General styling for all bars */
  .spinner-bar {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #333;
    margin: 4px 0;
  }

  /* Individual widths and colors for each bar (Optimized for Dark Theme) */
  .spinner-bar.top,
  .spinner-bar.middle,
  .spinner-bar.bottom {
    display: block;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .spinner-bar.top {
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    width: 13px;
    height: 3px;
    margin-left: 12px;
  }

  .spinner-bar.middle {
    background-color: #a03bd3;
    width: 20px;
    height: 3px;
    margin-left: 5px;
    margin-top: 5px;
  }

  .spinner-bar.bottom {
    background: var(--accent-green);
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    margin-top: 5px;
  }

  .ax {
    display: none;
  }

  .ax.rotateX {
    display: block;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #a03bd3;
    animation: slide-inX 0.3s ease-in-out;
  }

  @keyframes slide-inX {
    0% {
      transform: rotate(0);
    }

    100% {
      transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
  }

  .spinner-bar.top.toggleTop {
    display: none;
  }

  .spinner-bar.middle.toggleMdl {
    display: none;
  }

  .spinner-bar.bottom.toggleBtm {
    display: none;
  }

  /* =========================================================
       THEME 1: CYAN (WEB DEVELOPMENT SECTION)
       ========================================================= */
  .theme-cyan-title {
    color: #00e5ff !important;
    border: 1px solid #00e5ff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3) !important;
  }

  .tech-btn-cyan {
    position: relative !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid #00e5ff !important;
    color: #00e5ff !important;
    transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
    padding: 1px !important;
  }

  .tech-btn-cyan i,
  .tech-btn-cyan span {
    color: #00e5ff !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .tech-btn-cyan::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    background: #00e5ff !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    transform: translateY(100%) !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .tech-btn-cyan:hover::before {
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }

  .tech-btn-cyan:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.5) !important;
  }

  .tech-btn-cyan:hover i,
  .tech-btn-cyan:hover span {
    color: #000000 !important;
    /* font-weight: bold; */
  }

  /* =========================================================
       THEME 2: GOLD / AMBER (ADMISSIONS SECTION)
       ========================================================= */
  .theme-gold-title {
    color: #ffc107 !important;
    border: 1px solid #ffc107 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.3) !important;
  }

  .badge-btn-gold {
    position: relative !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid #ffc107 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .badge-btn-gold a {
    color: #ffc107 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .badge-btn-gold::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    background: #ffc107 !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    transform: translateX(-100%) !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .badge-btn-gold:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
  }

  .badge-btn-gold:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.4) !important;
  }

  .badge-btn-gold:hover a {
    color: #000000 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
  }

  /* =========================================================
       THEME 3: PURPLE (WEBSITE BUILDER SECTION)
       ========================================================= */
  .theme-purple-title {
    color: #a855f7 !important;
    border: 1px solid #a855f7 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3) !important;
  }

  .badge-btn-purple {
    position: relative !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid #a855f7 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .badge-btn-purple a {
    color: #a855f7 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .badge-btn-purple::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    background: #a855f7 !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    transform: translateX(-100%) !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .badge-btn-purple:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
  }

  .badge-btn-purple:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4) !important;
  }

  .badge-btn-purple:hover a {
    color: #ffffff !important;
  }

  /* =========================================================
       ANIMATED BRANDING / LOGO + "EDUCATE TO ELEVATE" TEXT
       ========================================================= */
  .animated-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 42px;
    width: auto;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), filter 0.5s ease;
    animation: logoGlowPulse 3s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
  }

  .animated-brand:hover .brand-logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-3deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.8));
  }

  .brand-text-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00e5ff, #ffc107, #a855f7, #00e5ff);
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: gradientShift 6s linear infinite, slideInText 1s ease-out forwards;
  }

  @keyframes gradientShift {
    0% {
      background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
      background-position: 100% 50%;
    }

    100% {
      background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
  }

  @keyframes logoGlowPulse {
    0% {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3));
    }

    100% {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.6));
    }
  }

  @keyframes slideInText {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(-15px);
    }

    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateX(0);
    }
  }

  /* =========================================================
       PREMIUM HEADER & NAVBAR STYLING (SHARED DARK GRADIENT)
       ========================================================= */
  .premium-navbar {
    background: var(--premium-shared-bg) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .premium-navbar .nav-link {
    position: relative !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem !important;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .premium-navbar .nav-link::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    z-index: -1 !important;
    transform: translateY(100%) !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .premium-navbar .nav-link:hover::before,
  .premium-navbar .nav-link.active::before {
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }

  /* Multi-Color Nav Link Themes */
  .nav-theme-cyan {
    color: #80f3ff !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;


  }

  .header-styled-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgb(85, 42, 94) 0%, #2d193a 60%, #121314 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-purple) !important;

  }

  .nav-theme-cyan::before {
    background: var(--accent-cyan) !important;
  }

  .nav-theme-cyan:hover,
  .nav-theme-cyan.active {
    color: #000000 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.5);
  }

  .nav-theme-gold {
    color: #ffe082 !important;
  }

  .nav-theme-gold::before {
    background: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  }

  .nav-theme-gold:hover,
  .nav-theme-gold.active {
    color: #000000 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.5);
  }

  .nav-theme-purple {
    color: #e1bee7 !important;
  }

  .nav-theme-purple::before {
    background: var(--accent-purple) !important;
  }

  .nav-theme-purple:hover,
  .nav-theme-purple.active {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5);
  }

  .nav-theme-green {
    color: #b9f6ca !important;
  }

  .nav-theme-green::before {
    background: var(--accent-green) !important;
  }

  .nav-theme-green:hover,
  .nav-theme-green.active {
    color: #000000 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 230, 118, 0.5);
  }

  .premium-dropdown {
    background: rgba(18, 20, 28, 0.95) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    padding: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .premium-dropdown .nav-link {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  @media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .premium-navbar .nav-item.dropdown:hover .premium-dropdown {
      display: block !important;
      opacity: 1 !important;
      visibility: visible !important;
      transform: translateY(0) !important;
      pointer-events: auto !important;
    }

    .premium-dropdown {
      display: block !important;
      opacity: 0 !important;
      visibility: hidden !important;
      transform: translateY(15px) !important;
      pointer-events: none !important;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease !important;
      margin-top: 0 !important;
    }
  }

  .btn-premium-cta {
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00e5ff 0%, #0088ff 100%) !important;
    border: none !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.6rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .btn-premium-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.6) !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
  }

  /* =========================================================
       PREMIUM FOOTER STYLING (SHARED DARK GRADIENT)
       ========================================================= */
  .premium-footer {
    background: var(--premium-shared-bg) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  }

  .footer-heading {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(83, 28, 94) 0%, #3b0a4e 50%, #00e5ff 100%) !important;
    /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgb(83, 28, 94) 0%, #1a0826 60%, #08090c 100%) !important; */
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(83, 28, 94) 0%, #a855f7 50%, #ffc107 100%) !important; */
    text-transform: capitalize;
    color: white !important;

  }

  .premium-footer .d-flex.flex-column a {
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 6px;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .premium-footer .d-flex.flex-column a::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-cyan) !important;
    z-index: -1 !important;
    transform: translateX(-100%) !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .premium-footer .d-flex.flex-column a:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
  }

  .premium-footer .d-flex.flex-column a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-cyan) !important;
    padding-left: 16px !important;
  }

  .social-btn {
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    color: #fff !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .social-btn::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    background: var(--accent-cyan) !important;
    z-index: -1 !important;
    transform: translateY(100%) !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .social-btn:hover::before {
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }

  .social-btn:hover {
    color: #000000 !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
  }

  .social-btn:hover i {
    color: #000000 !important;
  }

  .premium-input {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
  }

  .premium-input:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2) !important;
  }

  .copyright-bar {
    background: #040507 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #888;
  }

  .copyright-bar a {
    transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .copyright-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-cyan) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.5);
  }



  /* ===========================
   Premium Announcement
=========================== */

  .premium-announcement {
    background: var(--premium-shared-bg);
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .announcement-card {

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);

    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: 22px;

    padding: 45px;

    text-align: center;

    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);

    transition: .35s;
  }

  .announcement-card:hover {

    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(0, 229, 255, .12);

  }

  .announcement-title {

    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .5px;

  }

  .announcement-links {

    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 18px;

  }

  .announce-btn {

    min-width: 240px;

    padding: 15px 28px;

    border-radius: 50px;

    text-decoration: none;

    font-weight: 700;

    transition: .35s;

  }

  /* Cyan */

  .cyan-btn {

    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-cyan);
    background: rgba(0, 229, 255, .05);

  }

  .cyan-btn:hover {

    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    color: #000;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 229, 255, .45);

  }

  /* Gold */

  .gold-btn {

    color: var(--accent-gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
    background: rgba(255, 193, 7, .05);

  }

  .gold-btn:hover {

    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #000;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 193, 7, .45);

  }

  /* Purple */

  .purple-btn {

    color: var(--accent-purple);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-purple);
    background: rgba(168, 85, 247, .05);

  }

  .purple-btn:hover {

    background: var(--accent-purple);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(168, 85, 247, .45);

  }

  .announcement-text {

    color: #d9d9d9;

    max-width: 950px;

    margin: auto;

    line-height: 1.9;

    font-size: 1.08rem;

  }

  .highlight-text {

    color: var(--accent-green);
    font-weight: 700;

  }

  /* ======================
      Responsive
====================== */

  /* Below md (<768px) */
  @media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .announcement-links {
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
      /* One line */
      overflow-x: auto;
      /* Allow horizontal scroll if needed */
      justify-content: flex-start;
      gap: 8px;
      padding-bottom: 5px;

      /* Hide scrollbar */
      scrollbar-width: none;
      -ms-overflow-style: none;
    }

    .announcement-links::-webkit-scrollbar {
      display: none;
    }

    .announce-btn {
      flex: 0 0 auto;
      /* Prevent shrinking */
      white-space: nowrap;
      /* Keep button text in one line */
      min-width: max-content;
    }
  }


  /* Keep current layout until 675px */

  /* Below 675px */
  @media (max-width: 675px) {

    .announcement-links {
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .announce-btn {
      min-width: auto;
      padding: 8px 10px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      border-radius: 30px;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .announce-btn i {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      margin-right: 4px !important;
    }

    .announcement-title {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    }

    .announcement-text {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-top: 15px !important;
    }

    .announcement-card {
      padding: 18px 15px;
      border-radius: 16px;
    }
  }

  /* ===========================
   Extra Small Devices (≤480px)
=========================== */

  @media (max-width: 525px) {

    .announcement-card {
      padding: 16px 14px;
      border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .announcement-title {
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin-bottom: 0.9rem !important;
    }

    .announcement-text {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      max-width: 100%;
    }

    .announcement-links {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .announce-btn {
      flex: 1;
      min-width: 0;
      padding: 8px 6px;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      border-radius: 30px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      text-decoration: none !important;

    }

    .announce-btn i {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      margin-right: 2px !important;
      color: #4bdccb !important;
    }

    /* Match Hero Section */

    .hero-title {
      font-size: 2rem !important;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: .75rem !important;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      font-size: 1rem !important;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
    }

    .btn.btn-lg {
      font-size: .95rem;
      padding: .7rem 1.6rem !important;
    }
  }


  /* ===========================
   Ultra Small Devices (≤378px)
=========================== */

  @media (max-width: 378px) {

    .announcement-card {
      padding: 12px 10px;
      border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .announcement-title {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: .75rem !important;
    }

    .announcement-text {
      font-size: .78rem;
      line-height: 1.45;
      margin-top: .75rem !important;
    }

    .announcement-links {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 3px;
    }

    .announce-btn {
      flex: 1;
      min-width: 0;
      padding: 6px 4px;
      font-size: .62rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      border-radius: 20px;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .announce-btn i {
      font-size: .58rem;
      margin-right: 2px !important;
    }

    /* Hero Section */

    .hero-title {
      font-size: 1.6rem !important;
      line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: .5rem !important;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      font-size: .88rem !important;
      line-height: 1.45;
      margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
      padding: 0 10px;
    }

    .btn.btn-lg {
      font-size: .82rem;
      padding: .6rem 1.2rem !important;
    }
  }

  /* =========================================================
   GET IN TOUCH & FOOTER CONTACT LINKS (HEADER NAV STYLE)
   ========================================================= */
  .footer-contact-link {
    position: relative !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .footer-contact-link::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    z-index: -1 !important;
    transform: translateY(100%) !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .footer-contact-link:hover::before {
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }

  .footer-contact-link:hover {
    color: #000000 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  /* Contact Section Icon Colors */
  .footer-icon-cyan {
    color: var(--accent-cyan) !important;
  }

  .footer-icon-gold {
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
  }

  .footer-icon-green {
    color: var(--accent-green) !important;
  }

  /* =========================================================
   NEWSLETTER INPUTS & HEADER CTA STYLING
   ========================================================= */
  .premium-input {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
    /* Slightly reduced padding to match smaller font */
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    /* Reduced font size (adjust to 0.75rem or 0.85rem if needed) */
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  /* Target placeholder text font size */
  .premium-input::placeholder {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  .premium-input:focus {
    background: black !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-purple) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4) !important;
  }

  /* 1. Set the wrapper relative so pseudo-elements align to it */
  .mb-2,
  .mb-3 {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
  }

  /* 2. Create the animated focus border line using ::after */
  .mb-2::after,
  .mb-3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 0.375rem;
    /* Match your input's border-radius */
    padding: 2px;
    /* Border line thickness */

    /* Create the moving line segment */
    background: conic-gradient(from var(--border-angle, 0deg),
        var(--accent-purple, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4)) 0deg 60deg,
        transparent 60deg 360deg);

    /* Mask out the center so only the 2px outline is visible */
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;

    /* Hidden by default so it doesn't affect the original input */
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* 3. Show and animate the line exclusively on focus */
  .mb-2:focus-within::after,
  .mb-3:focus-within::after {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: moveAround 2s linear infinite;
  }

  /* 4. Custom property & keyframes to make the segment travel top -> right -> bottom -> left */
  @property --border-angle {
    syntax: "<angle>";
    inherits: false;
    initial-value: 0deg;
  }

  @keyframes moveAround {
    to {
      --border-angle: 360deg;
    }
  }

  /* =========================================================
   FOOTER HEADINGS & QUICK LINKS (HEADER MATCHED)
   ========================================================= */
  .footer-heading {
    display: inline-block !important;
    position: relative !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem !important;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .footer-heading::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    z-index: -1 !important;
    transform: translateY(100%) !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .footer-heading:hover::before {
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }

  .footer-heading:hover {
    color: #000000 !important;
  }

  .footer-nav-links a {
    position: relative !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .footer-nav-links a::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    z-index: -1 !important;
    transform: translateY(100%) !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease !important;
  }

  .footer-nav-links a:hover::before {
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }

  .footer-nav-links a:hover {
    color: #000000 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
  }





  /* 3D CSS  */

  /* Main Section Wrapper */
  .services-section {
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100vw;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* Grid Container for Layout */
  .main-content {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: auto 1fr;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 2rem 1.5rem;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Header Container */
  .header-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .header-container h2 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  }

  .live-popup {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 2vw, 0.95rem);
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  /* Live Counter */
  .text-danger {
    color: #f87171;
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(248, 113, 113, 0.45);
  }

  .fw-bold {
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Ambient Glow Backgrounds */
  .ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .glow-1 {
    top: 15%;
    left: 20%;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: rgba(37, 34, 90, 0.22);
  }

  .glow-2 {
    bottom: 15%;
    right: 20%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
  }

  /* 3D Orbit Carousel Base */
  .carousel-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    max-height: 420px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    perspective: 1200px;
    margin: auto 0;
  }

  .carousel-track {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
  }

  /* Navigation Arrows (Speed increased: 0.2s) */
  .nav-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.8);
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.92), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.96));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 100;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    user-select: none;
  }

  .carousel-container:hover .nav-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1);
  }

  .nav-arrow.prev {
    left: 15px;
  }

  .nav-arrow.next {
    right: 15px;
  }

  .nav-arrow:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5, #2563eb);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.45);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.15);
  }

  .nav-arrow i {
    transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
  }

  .nav-arrow.prev:hover i {
    transform: translateX(-2px);
  }

  .nav-arrow.next:hover i {
    transform: translateX(2px);
  }

  /* Premium Base Card Styles (Speed increased: 0.18s) */
  .premium-3d-card {
    position: absolute;
    width: 270px;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    color: #ffffff;
    user-select: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(22px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px);
    will-change: transform, opacity, box-shadow;
    transition: box-shadow 0.18s ease-out, border-color 0.18s ease-out, transform 0.18s ease-out;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* Card Depth Shadows, Inner Radial Glows & Checkmark Overrides */
  /* 1. Web Development Course (Cyan Theme: #00e5ff) */
  .card-orange {
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.28) 0%, transparent 65%),
      linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.94), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.97));
    box-shadow:
      0 30px 60px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.7),
      0 0 35px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  }

  .card-orange:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.45);
    box-shadow:
      0 40px 80px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.8),
      0 0 50px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }

  .card-orange .check {
    color: #00e5ff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.45);
  }

  /* 2. Admission Assistance (Amber Theme: #ffc107) */
  .card-blue {
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.25) 0%, transparent 65%),
      linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.94), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.97));
    box-shadow:
      0 30px 60px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.7),
      0 0 35px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.25),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  }

  .card-blue:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.45);
    box-shadow:
      0 40px 80px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.8),
      0 0 50px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }

  .card-blue .check {
    color: #ffc107;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.45);
  }

  /* 3. Online Your Business (Purple Theme: #a855f7) */
  .card-cyan {
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.28) 0%, transparent 65%),
      linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.94), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.97));
    box-shadow:
      0 30px 60px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.7),
      0 0 35px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  }

  .card-cyan:hover {
    border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45);
    box-shadow:
      0 40px 80px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.8),
      0 0 50px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }

  .card-cyan .check {
    color: #a855f7;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45);
  }

  /* Card Titles */
  .card-header-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: #f8fafc;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  }

  /* Subtitle */
  .card-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* Features List */
  .card-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 10px 0;
  }

  .card-features li {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .card-features .check {
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  /* Footer & Button Container */
  .card-footer-action {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: auto;
  }

  /* Base Glassmorphic Button (Speed increased: 0.15s) */
  .btn-primary-glass {
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: all 0.15s ease-out;
  }

  .btn-primary-glass:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: #ffffff;
  }

  /* Custom Button Backgrounds & Hover Shadows */
  .btn-orange {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00e5ff, #00b4d8);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.35);
  }

  .btn-orange:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #33ebff, #00c7e6);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.5);
  }

  .btn-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffc107, #ff9800);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.35);
  }

  .btn-blue:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffca28, #ffa726);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.5);
  }

  .btn-cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a855f7, #7c3aed);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
  }

  .btn-cyan:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b666f8, #8b5cf6);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5);
  }

  /* Accent Lines Before Card Titles */
  .premium-3d-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 20%;
    right: 20%;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .card-orange::before {
    background: #00e5ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px #00e5ff;
  }

  .card-blue::before {
    background: #ffc107;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px #ffc107;
  }

  .card-cyan::before {
    background: #a855f7;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px #a855f7;
  }

  /* Media query for screens below 768px width */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .card-header-content h3 {
      display: block !important;
      font-size: 1.15rem !important;
      /* Fixed invalid double value */
      text-align: center !important;
      width: 100% !important;
    }
  }

  /* Media query for short screens (height <= 700px) */
  @media (max-height: 700px) {
    .main-content {
      padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1rem 1rem;
    }

    .header-container {
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .carousel-container {
      max-height: 300px;
    }

    .premium-3d-card {
      width: 240px;
      height: 290px;
      padding: 16px;
    }

    .card-header-content h3 {
      display: block !important;
      font-size: 1rem !important;
      text-align: center !important;
      width: 100% !important;
    }

    .card-features li {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .btn-primary-glass {
      padding: 8px 12px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
    }
  }

  /* Mobile Responsive Media Queries (< 576px) */
  @media (max-width: 576px) {
    .main-content {
      padding: 1.2rem 0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem;
    }

    .header-container {
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }

    .header-container h2 {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .live-popup {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    .carousel-container {
      max-height: 280px;
    }

    .premium-3d-card {
      width: 170px;
      height: 270px;
      padding: 12px 10px;
      border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .card-header-content h3 {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .card-subtitle {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .card-features {
      margin: 6px 0;
    }

    .card-features li {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
      gap: 4px;
    }

    .btn-primary-glass {
      padding: 6px 10px;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .nav-arrow {
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      opacity: 0.85;
      pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .nav-arrow.prev {
      left: 4px;
    }

    .nav-arrow.next {
      right: 4px;
    }
  }


  /* form css ended */


  /* admission style started */


  /* ==========================================================================
   Global & Theme Setup
   ========================================================================== */
  :root {
    --primary-bg: #0f1117;
    --card-bg: #1a1d24;
    --amber-yellow: #ffd700;
    --amber-yellow-glow: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
    --text-main: #ffffff;
    --text-muted: #94a3b8;
    --border-radius: 12px;
  }

  body.admission-page-theme {
    background-color: var(--primary-bg);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
   100vh Layout Setup
   ========================================================================== */
  /* First screen containing Header + Banners + Hero in exactly 100vh */
  .first-viewport-wrapper {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .hero-viewport-section {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Base class for all other 100vh sections */
  .section-100vh,
  .services-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
   Ambient Glow Effects
   ========================================================================== */
  .ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .glow-1 {
    top: 5%;
    left: -50px;
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
  }

  .glow-2 {
    top: 30%;
    right: -50px;
    background: rgba(0, 150, 255, 0.15);
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
   Top Announcement & Marquee
   ========================================================================== */
  .top-announcement-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e222d 0%, #2a2f3d 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2);
  }

  .announcement-title {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .marquee-wrapper {
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 8px 15px;
  }

  .marquee-content {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .text-amber {
    color: var(--amber-yellow) !important;
  }



  /* ==========================================================================
   Floating Action Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
  .fixed-contact-actions {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .action-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  .action-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: #fff;
  }

  .btn-whatsapp {
    background-color: #25d366;
  }

  .btn-call {
    background-color: #007bff;
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
   Image Container (Uncropped Fit)
   ========================================================================== */
  .card-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 95px;
    background-color: #0b0f19;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .card-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 8px;
    object-fit: fill;
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section & Glass Elements
   ========================================================================== */
  .badge-accent {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--amber-yellow);
    color: var(--amber-yellow);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .hero-title {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .feature-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }

  .check-icon {
    color: var(--amber-yellow);
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  .btn-amber-glass {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd700 0%, #cca300 100%);
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--amber-yellow-glow);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .btn-amber-glass:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe033 0%, #e6b800 100%);
    color: #000;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
   Filter Buttons & Search Field
   ========================================================================== */
  .search-input-wrapper {
    position: relative;
  }

  .search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--amber-yellow);
  }

  .custom-search-field {
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--text-main);
    padding-left: 42px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  }

  .custom-search-field:focus {
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    color: var(--text-main);
    border-color: var(--amber-yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--amber-yellow-glow);
  }

  .filter-buttons-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .filter-buttons-wrapper .btn-primary {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .filter-buttons-wrapper .btn-primary:hover,
  .filter-buttons-wrapper .btn-primary.active {
    background-color: var(--amber-yellow);
    border-color: var(--amber-yellow);
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
   Scroll To Top Button
   ========================================================================== */
  .scroll-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 25px;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background-color: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--amber-yellow);
    color: var(--amber-yellow);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 99;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .scroll-top-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--amber-yellow);
    color: #000;
  }

  /* Mobile Tweaks */
  @media screen and (max-width: 500px) {
    .hero-title {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .announcement-title {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
  }


  /* ==========================================================================
   Horizontal Single-Line State Buttons & Arrow Controls
   ========================================================================== */
  /* ==========================================================================
   FIXED: Full Horizontal Scroll starting cleanly from "All" button
   ========================================================================== */

  .filter-scroll-wrapper {
    width: 100% !important;
    position: relative !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .filter-buttons-scroll-container {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;

    /* CRITICAL FIX: Left cut hone se rokne ke liye alignment start par set karein */
    justify-content: flex-start !important;

    /* Overflow settings - Left & Right full scroll */
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    overflow-y: hidden !important;
    scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    /* Smooth scroll on mobile */

    gap: 10px !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    /* Proper padding for 'All' button */
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;

    /* Hide native browser scrollbar UI */
    -ms-overflow-style: none !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
  }

  .filter-buttons-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
    width: 0 !important;
    height: 0 !important;
  }

  /* Ensure buttons don't shrink or wrap */
  .filter-buttons-scroll-container .btn {
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }

  .filter-buttons-scroll-container .btn:hover,
  .filter-buttons-scroll-container .btn.active {
    background-color: var(--amber-yellow) !important;
    border-color: var(--amber-yellow) !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  /* Scroll Arrow Controls */
  .state-scroll-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--amber-yellow);
    color: var(--amber-yellow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  }

  .prev-state-btn {
    left: 0;
  }

  .next-state-btn {
    right: 0;
  }

  /* Disabled state */
  .state-scroll-btn.disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  /* Highlighted & Pulsing Glow Effect */
  .state-scroll-btn.active-pulse {
    background-color: var(--amber-yellow) !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    border-color: var(--amber-yellow) !important;
    animation: arrowGlowPulse 1.5s infinite alternate;
  }

  @keyframes arrowGlowPulse {
    0% {
      box-shadow: 0 0 5px var(--amber-yellow-glow), 0 0 10px var(--amber-yellow);
      transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1);
    }

    100% {
      box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--amber-yellow-glow), 0 0 25px var(--amber-yellow);
      transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
    }
  }



  /* ==========================================================================
   Amazon Style Grid & Dynamic Card Sizing
   ========================================================================== */
  /* ==========================================================================
   1. Independent Top Section (Search & Filter - Never Shifts)
   ========================================================================== */
  .partner-filter-top-section {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--primary-bg);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    /* Top Bar Isolation Fix */
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .state-filter-section-wrapper {
    width: 100% !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  .filter-header-nav {
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  /* Track Starts Cleanly from "All" button */
  .filter-buttons-scroll-container {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;

    overflow-x: auto !important;
    overflow-y: hidden !important;
    scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;

    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .filter-buttons-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Smooth State Buttons - Jitter Free */
  .filter-buttons-scroll-container .btn {
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    padding: 0 20px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;

    transform: translateZ(0) !important;
    backface-visibility: hidden !important;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
  }

  .filter-buttons-scroll-container .btn:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.18) !important;
    border-color: #ffd700 !important;
    color: #ffd700 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25) !important;
  }

  .filter-buttons-scroll-container .btn.active {
    background-color: #ffd700 !important;
    border-color: #ffd700 !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4) !important;
  }

  /* Pure Icon Arrow Wave Controls */
  .pure-arrow-btn {
    all: unset !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    outline: none !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    color: #10b981 !important;
  }

  .pure-arrow-btn.disabled {
    opacity: 0.15 !important;
    cursor: not-allowed !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
  }

  .animated-arrow-wave {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 3px !important;
  }

  .animated-arrow-wave .arrow-sm {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    opacity: 0.4;
  }

  .animated-arrow-wave .arrow-md {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  .animated-arrow-wave .arrow-lg {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .next-state-btn.active-pulse .right-wave .arrow-sm {
    animation: wavePulseRight 1.2s infinite ease-in-out 0s !important;
  }

  .next-state-btn.active-pulse .right-wave .arrow-md {
    animation: wavePulseRight 1.2s infinite ease-in-out 0.2s !important;
  }

  .next-state-btn.active-pulse .right-wave .arrow-lg {
    animation: wavePulseRight 1.2s infinite ease-in-out 0.4s !important;
  }

  .prev-state-btn.active-pulse .left-wave .arrow-lg {
    animation: wavePulseLeft 1.2s infinite ease-in-out 0s !important;
  }

  .prev-state-btn.active-pulse .left-wave .arrow-md {
    animation: wavePulseLeft 1.2s infinite ease-in-out 0.2s !important;
  }

  .prev-state-btn.active-pulse .left-wave .arrow-sm {
    animation: wavePulseLeft 1.2s infinite ease-in-out 0.4s !important;
  }

  @keyframes wavePulseRight {

    0%,
    100% {
      transform: scale(1) translateX(0);
      opacity: 0.4;
      color: #10b981;
    }

    50% {
      transform: scale(1.35) translateX(3px);
      opacity: 1;
      color: #ffd700;
      text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.6);
    }
  }

  @keyframes wavePulseLeft {

    0%,
    100% {
      transform: scale(1) translateX(0);
      opacity: 0.4;
      color: #10b981;
    }

    50% {
      transform: scale(1.35) translateX(-3px);
      opacity: 1;
      color: #ffd700;
      text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.6);
    }
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
   2. Separate Card Grid Results Section (Independent Dynamic Area)
   ========================================================================== */
  .partner-cards-results-section {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 450px;
    /* Minimum space reserve */
    background-color: var(--primary-bg);
  }

  #university-grid {
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    transition: min-height 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Strict Equal Height Cards */
  .uni-item-card {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .university-card {
    background-color: var(--card-bg, #1a1d24);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px;

    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;

    /* Desktop Par Equal Height */
    height: 270px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;

    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
  }

  .university-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25) !important;
  }

  .uni-card-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100px;
    background-color: #0b0f19;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .uni-card-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
  }

  .university-card h5 {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin: 4px 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;

    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    height: 2.6em !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .uni-state-name {
    color: var(--amber-yellow, #ffd700);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .uni-meta-info {
    color: var(--text-muted, #94a3b8);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Force-hide unmatched elements in Isotope */
  #university-grid .uni-item-card.isotope-hidden,
  #university-grid .uni-item-card[style*="display: none"] {
    display: none !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Screen Adjustments (< 576px) */
  @media screen and (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .uni-item-card {
      padding: 5px !important;
    }

    .university-card {
      height: 230px !important;
      padding: 10px !important;
    }

    .uni-card-img-wrapper {
      height: 80px !important;
    }

    .university-card h5 {
      font-size: 0.78rem !important;
      height: 2.5em !important;
    }
  }





  /* ==========================================================================
   PURE CSS MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS (Below Small Screens < 576px)
   ========================================================================== */

  @media screen and (max-width: 575.98px) {

    /* 1. Top Announcement Banner */
    .top-announcement-bar {
      padding-top: 6px !important;
      padding-bottom: 6px !important;
    }

    .announcement-title,
    .announcement-title.fs-6 {
      font-size: 0.75rem !important;
      /* Forces smaller fluid text */
      line-height: 1.35 !important;
      padding: 0 5px;
      word-wrap: break-word;
    }

    /* 2. Marquee Bar */
    .marquee-wrapper {
      margin-top: 6px !important;
      margin-bottom: 6px !important;
      padding: 6px 10px !important;
    }

    .marquee-content {
      font-size: 0.72rem !important;
      line-height: 1.4 !important;
      white-space: normal !important;
      /* Prevents overflow/text clipping */
      text-align: left !important;
    }

    /* 3. Hero Viewport Section */
    .hero-viewport-section {
      min-height: auto !important;
      padding-top: 1rem !important;
      padding-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
      background: var(--premium-shared-bg);
      color: white;
    }

    .hero-viewport-section .container {
      padding-left: 12px !important;
      padding-right: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Badge Accent */
    .badge-accent {
      font-size: 0.72rem !important;
      padding: 3px 10px !important;
    }

    /* Hero Title Overriding Bootstrap .fs-3 Class on Mobile */
    .hero-title,
    .hero-title.fs-3 {
      font-size: 1.25rem !important;
      line-height: 1.35 !important;
      margin-top: 8px !important;
      margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Hero Paragraph Description */
    .hero-description,
    .hero-description.small {
      font-size: 0.8rem !important;
      line-height: 1.45 !important;
      margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Feature Checklist */
    .feature-checklist,
    .feature-checklist.small {
      font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    }

    .feature-checklist li {
      margin-bottom: 5px !important;
      line-height: 1.35 !important;
    }

    /* CTA Glass Button - Full Width Touch Friendly on Mobile */
    .btn-amber-glass {
      display: flex !important;
      width: 100% !important;
      align-items: center !important;
      justify-content: center !important;
      padding: 12px 16px !important;
      font-size: 0.9rem !important;
      box-sizing: border-box !important;
      margin-top: 8px;
      cursor: pointer;
    }


  }
}




@media screen and (max-width:1500px) {
  .card-thumb {
    height: 63px !important;

  }
}


/* animated learning path  */


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE OPTIMIZED STYLING (STRICTLY BELOW 575PX)
   Targeted for 320px to 575px screens
   ========================================================= */

@media screen and (max-width: 575.98px) {

  /* Outer Container Padding */
  .container-fluid.pt-5 {
    padding-top: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .container.my-5 {
    margin-top: 0.25rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important;
    padding-left: 2px !important;
    padding-right: 2px !important;
  }

  .card.border-0.mb-5 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .card-body.p-5 {
    padding: 8px 4px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .card-title.mb-5 {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
  }

  /* ---------------------------------------------------------
       SECTION 1: ANIMATED CONTINUOUS SCROLLING FLOW (Marquee)
       --------------------------------------------------------- */
  #flowDiagram {
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  #flowDiagram>.d-flex {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    width: max-content !alignment;
    animation: marqueeFlow 14s linear infinite alternate !important;
    will-change: transform;
  }

  #flowDiagram .text-center.flex-shrink-0[style*="min-width: 120px"] {
    min-width: 75px !important;
  }

  #flowDiagram .text-center.flex-shrink-0[style*="min-width: 60px"] {
    min-width: 25px !important;
  }

  #flowDiagram .badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    padding: 3px 6px !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite, centerGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
  }

  #flowDiagram .small {
    font-size: 0.55rem !important;
  }

  #flowDiagram .text-success.fw-bold {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }

  /* ---------------------------------------------------------
       SECTION 2: 4 STAGE CARDS (STATIONARY & CENTERED IN 1 ROW)
       --------------------------------------------------------- */
  .row.mt-4.mb-4 {
    margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    /* Forces items in center */
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 3px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
  }

  .row.mt-4.mb-4>.col-md-3 {
    width: 25% !important;
    flex: 0 0 25% !important;
    max-width: 25% !important;
    padding-left: 1px !important;
    padding-right: 1px !important;
  }

  .row.mt-4.mb-4 .p-2 {
    padding: 3px 1px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .row.mt-4.mb-4 small {
    font-size: 0.58rem !important;
    display: block !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  }

  .row.mt-4.mb-4 div[style*="font-size: 0.75rem"] {
    font-size: 0.52rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  }

  /* ---------------------------------------------------------
       SECTION 3: RECOMMENDATION ALERT (STATIONARY, CENTERED & 2 LINES)
       --------------------------------------------------------- */
  .alert.alert-warning {
    margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
    padding: 6px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .alert.alert-warning .row.align-items-center {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    /* Stack Icon & Content Vertically */
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .alert.alert-warning .col-auto {
    padding: 0 0 4px 0 !important;
  }

  .alert.alert-warning .col {
    padding: 0 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .alert.alert-warning .fa-lightbulb {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }

  .alert.alert-warning strong {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    display: block !important;
    /* Line 1: Recommendation Title */
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
  }

  .alert.alert-warning span {
    font-size: 0.58rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    display: block !important;
    /* Line 2: Steps Path */
    white-space: normal !important;
    /* Allows text to break into second line neatly */
  }

  /* Keep line break behavior clean */
  .alert.alert-warning br {
    display: block !important;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   ANIMATION KEYFRAMES (ONLY FOR SECTION 1)
   ========================================================= */

@keyframes marqueeFlow {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-45%);
  }
}

@keyframes centerGlow {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}



.custom-scroll {
  cursor: pointer !important;
  /* Hand cursor icon force karega */
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  /* Clicks ko enable karega */
  position: relative !important;
  /* Layer control ke liye */
  z-index: 9999 !important;
  /* Button ko sabse upar laayega */
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}