/* added by nilam */
.shining-stars {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.slider {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.slide-track {
  display: flex;
  width: calc(250px * 14);
  animation: scroll 40s linear infinite;
}

.star-card {
  width: 180px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 15px;
  margin: 0 15px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.star-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.zoom:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

.star-card h6 {
  color: #155359;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.star-card:hover h6 {
  color: #155359;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.star-card h6::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #155359;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.star-card:hover h6::after {
  width: 60%;
}

.star-card h6 {
  color: #155359;
  margin-top: 10px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.star-card:hover h6 {
  color: #155359;
}

.star-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #6c757d;
}

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

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .star-card {
    width: 180px;
    margin: 0 10px;
  }

  .slide-track {
    width: calc(180px * 14);
    animation: scroll 10s linear infinite;
  }
}

/* ******************************** */
/* about us page */
/* **************************************** */

img {
  width: 100%;
}

::selection {
  background: #155359;
  color: #fff;
}

.main-button a {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #fff;
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  height: 40px;
  line-height: 40px;
  padding: 0px 25px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.main-button a:hover {
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Header */

/* About Content */
.about-content {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.about-box {
  background-color: #f1f0fe;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.about-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.about-box h4 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-box p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.icon-box {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background-color: #155359;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

.icon-box i {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Statistics */
.fun-facts {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #155359;
}

.fun-facts .counter {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.fun-facts h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.fun-facts p {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

/* Vision Mission */
.vision-mission {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.vm-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 50px 40px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.vm-card h3 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.vm-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.vm-card ul li {
  padding: 10px 0 10px 30px;
  position: relative;
  color: #4a4a4a;
  line-height: 28px;
}

.vm-card ul li:before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #155359;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
}

/* Footer */

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .header-area .main-nav ul.nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .vision-mission {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}
.fun-facts p {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

  .menu-trigger {
    display: block !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span {
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: relative;
    top: 16px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before,
  .menu-trigger span:after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: absolute;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before {
    top: -10px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:after {
    top: 10px;
  }
}

/* Section base */
.mentorship-section {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

/* Heading text */
.mentorship-section .section-heading p {
  color: #4a4a4a;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 28px;
}

/* Director photo */
.director-photo {
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 5px solid #155359;
}

/* Name & role */
/* .director-name {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #155359;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
} */

/* .director-role {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #4a4a4a;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
} */

/* Paragraphs */
/* .director-message {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
} */

/* Social icons */
.social-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}

.social-link {
  display: flex;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: #0d3c40;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.mentor-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--brand));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--shadow);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.mentor-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--accent));
  color: #e5fedd;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Why Choose Us - Premium UI/UX */
.why-choose-us-premium {
  position: relative;
  background: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 120px 0 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wave-top,
.wave-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 80px;
  left: 0;
  background: #155359;
  border-radius: 50% / 100%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.wave-top {
  top: -40px;
}

.wave-bottom {
  bottom: -40px;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.section-heading h2 em {
  color: #155359;
  font-style: normal;
}

.choose-card-premium {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 50px 30px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s, box-shadow 0.5s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.choose-card-premium::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: #15535933;
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  transition: transform 0.5s;
}

.choose-card-premium:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.choose-card-premium:hover {
  transform: translateY(-15px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.choose-icon-premium {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  font-size: 38px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.choose-card-premium h4 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.choose-card-premium p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 26px;
  color: #4a4a4a;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.choose-rating-premium {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #ffbb00;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .choose-card-premium {
    padding: 35px 20px 25px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .wave-top,
  .wave-bottom {
    display: none;
  }

  .why-choose-us-premium {
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
  }
}

/* .page-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155359 0%, #1a6d75 100%);
    padding: 150px 0 80px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 80px;
} */

/* ****************************** */
/* admission page */
/* ********************************* */

/* Page Header */
.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155359 0%, #1a6d75 100%);
  padding: 80px 0 80px;
  text-align: center;
  /* margin-top: 80px; */
}

.page-header h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.page-header p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 18px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Content Section */
.admission-content {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.step-box {
  background-color: #f1f0fe;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  border-left: 5px solid #155359;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.step-box h4 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.step-number {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 50%;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.fee-table {
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.fee-table th {
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.fee-table td,
.fee-table th {
  vertical-align: middle;
  padding: 14px 16px;
}

.fee-table tr:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.doc-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.doc-list li {
  padding: 8px 0 8px 25px;
  position: relative;
  color: #4a4a4a;
}

.doc-list li:before {
  content: "📄";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
}

.form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.form-card h3 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.form-control,
.form-select,
textarea.form-control {
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
}

.form-control:focus,
.form-select:focus,
textarea.form-control:focus {
  border-color: #155359;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.1);
}

.btn-theme {
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-theme:hover {
  background-color: #1a6d75;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Accordion */
.accordion-button:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  /* background-color: #f1f0fe; */
  color: #fff;
}

/* Footer */

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .header-area .main-nav ul.nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .menu-trigger {
    display: block !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span {
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: relative;
    top: 16px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before,
  .menu-trigger span:after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: absolute;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before {
    top: -10px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:after {
    top: 10px;
  }
}

/* ************************ */
/* neet page */
/* ************************ */

.main-button a {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  height: 50px;
  line-height: 50px;
  padding: 0px 35px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.main-button a:hover {
  background-color: #1a6d75;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.3);
}

/* Header
        .header-area {
            position: fixed;
            background-color: #155359;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            z-index: 100;
            border-radius: 0px 0px 25px 25px;
            height: 80px;
            box-shadow: 0px 0px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .header-area .main-nav {
            background: transparent;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 15px 0;
        }

        .header-area .main-nav .logo h1 {
            font-size: 28px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: #fff;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .header-area .main-nav ul.nav {
            flex-basis: 100%;
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            justify-content: flex-end;
            list-style: none;
            display: flex;
        }

        .header-area .main-nav .nav li {
            padding: 0 5px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .header-area .main-nav .nav li a {
            display: block;
            padding: 0 20px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-weight: 400;
            font-size: 14px;
            height: 40px;
            line-height: 40px;
            color: #fff;
            transition: all 0.3s;
        }

        .header-area .main-nav .nav li a:hover,
        .header-area .main-nav .nav li a.active {
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
        }

        .header-area .main-nav .nav li.dropdown .sub-menu {
            position: absolute;
            top: 100%;
            left: 0;
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
            min-width: 200px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            display: none;
            list-style: none;
            padding: 10px 0;
            z-index: 100;
        }

        .header-area .main-nav .nav li.dropdown .sub-menu li a {
            color: #1e1e1e;
            background: transparent;
            padding: 10px 20px;
            display: block;
            font-size: 14px;
            border-radius: 0;
            height: auto;
            line-height: normal;
        }

        .header-area .main-nav .nav li.dropdown .sub-menu li a:hover {
            background-color: #f1f0fe;
            color: #155359;
        }

        .header-area .main-nav .nav li.dropdown:hover>.sub-menu {
            display: block;
        } */

.menu-trigger {
  display: none;
}

/* Course Hero Section */
.course-hero {
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #389ba4 0%, #1a6d75 100%); */
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 30%,
    rgb(232, 255, 245) 0%,
    rgb(255, 255, 255) 80%
  );
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  /* margin-top: 80px; */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
    /* background: url("<?= base_url('assets/images/NEET banner.jpg') ?>") center/cover no-repeat; */

}

.course-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: url("<?= base_url('assets/images/NEET banner.jpg') ?>") center/cover no-repeat;

  opacity: 0.1;
}

.course-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.course-hero h1 {
  /* color: #fff; */
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 60px;
}

.course-hero h1 em {
  color: #ffd700;
  font-style: normal;
}

.course-hero p {
  /* color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); */
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.course-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Course Overview */
.course-overview {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.overview-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 40px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.overview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.overview-card .icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155359 0%, #1a6d75 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.overview-card .icon i {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #fff;
}

.overview-card h4 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.overview-card p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 26px;
}

/* Program Highlights Table */
.program-highlights {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.highlights-table {
  background-color: #f1f0fe;
  border-radius: 25px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.highlights-table table {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}

.highlights-table th {
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 20px 30px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  border: none;
}

.highlights-table td {
  padding: 20px 30px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.1);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #4a4a4a;
}

.highlights-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.highlights-table tr:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.highlights-table td:first-child {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #155359;
  width: 35%;
}

/* Features Grid */
.features-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #fff;
}

.feature-box {
  background-color: #d7f0e7;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 35px 30px;
  /* margin-bottom: 30px; */
  transition: all 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: start;
  gap: 20px;
}

.feature-box:hover {
  background-color: #155359;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.2);
}

.feature-box:hover .feature-icon {
  /* background-color: #fff; */
  color: #155359;
}

.feature-box:hover h5,
.feature-box:hover p {
  color: #fff;
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: #155359;
  border-radius: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  color: #fff;
}

.feature-icon:hover {
  background-color: #fff;
}

.feature-icon i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #fff;
}

.feature-box:hover .feature-icon i {
  color: #155359; /* dark color on hover */
}

.feature-content h5 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.feature-content p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 24px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

/* Image Section */
.course-image-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.course-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 25px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.course-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  transition: all 0.5s;
}

.course-image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155359 0%, #1a6d75 100%);
  /* padding: 80px 0; */
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 42px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-section .main-button a {
  background-color: #fff;
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 16px;
  height: 55px;
  line-height: 55px;
  padding: 0 45px;
}

.cta-section .main-button a:hover {
  background-color: #ffd700;
  color: #155359;
}

/* Notes Section */
.notes-section {
  background-color: #fff5e6;
  border-left: 5px solid #155359;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.notes-section h5 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.notes-section ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.notes-section ul li {
  padding: 0 0 5px 30px;
  position: relative;
  color: #4a4a4a;
  line-height: 26px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.notes-section ul li:before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  color: #155359;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 20px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .header-area .main-nav ul.nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .menu-trigger {
    display: block !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span {
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: relative;
    top: 16px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before,
  .menu-trigger span:after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: absolute;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before {
    top: -10px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:after {
    top: 10px;
  }

  .course-hero h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 48px;
  }

  .highlights-table td:first-child {
    width: 45%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .highlights-table th,
  .highlights-table td {
    padding: 15px 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .course-hero {
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #389ba4 0%, #1a6d75 100%); */
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 30%,
    rgb(232, 255, 245) 0%,
    rgb(255, 255, 255) 80%
  );
  padding: 60px 0 60px;
  /* margin-top: 80px; */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
    /* background: url("<?= base_url('assets/images/NEET banner.jpg') ?>") center/cover no-repeat; */

}

  .highlights-table {
    overflow-x: auto;
  }

  .feature-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}

/* Blog Page */

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Blog */
.blog-content {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.post-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.post-thumb {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.post-thumb img {
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.post-card:hover .post-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.post-content {
  padding: 18px 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.post-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #1e1e1e;
}

.post-title a {
  color: inherit;
}

.post-title a:hover {
  color: #155359;
}

.post-excerpt {
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #777;
}

.post-meta i {
  color: #155359;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.read-more {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #155359;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.read-more:hover {
  color: #1a6d75;
}

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.sidebar-card h5 {
  color: #155359;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.search-input .form-control {
  border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px;
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
  padding: 10px 14px;
}

.search-input .btn {
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  background: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 14px;
}

.search-input .btn:hover {
  background: #1a6d75;
}

.category-list,
.popular-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.category-list li,
.popular-list li {
  padding: 8px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.category-list a {
  color: #1e1e1e;
}

.category-list a:hover {
  color: #155359;
}

.tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #f1f0fe;
  color: #155359;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.tag:hover {
  background: #155359;
  color: #fff;
}

.newsletter .form-control {
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.btn-theme {
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-theme:hover {
  background-color: #1a6d75;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination .page-link {
  color: #155359;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin: 0 4px;
}

.pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
  background: #155359;
  color: #fff;
}

.pagination .page-link:hover {
  background: #f1f0fe;
  color: #155359;
}

/* Footer */

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .header-area .main-nav ul.nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .menu-trigger {
    display: block !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span {
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: relative;
    top: 16px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before,
  .menu-trigger span:after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: absolute;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before {
    top: -10px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:after {
    top: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .page-header h1 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .section-heading h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

/* ===== Practice Zone Styles ===== */
.practice-zone {
  padding: 100px 15px;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.practice-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: -1;
}

.practice-item {
  background: #155359;
  /* solid brand color */
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.practice-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  background: #1a6d75;
  /* slightly lighter shade for hover */
}

.practice-item h4 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.practice-item p {
  color: #e0f7f7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 22px;
}

/* Center the button */
.main-button {
  display: block;
  width: max-content;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #fff;
  color: #155359 !important;
  /* padding: 10px 25px; */
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.main-button:hover {
  background: #155359;
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===== Animations ===== */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }

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

.animate-fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 1s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes float {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

.animate-float {
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite, fadeUp 1s ease forwards;
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .practice-zone {
    padding: 80px 15px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .practice-item {
    padding: 25px 15px;
  }

  .practice-item p {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 20px;
  }

  .main-button {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* ***************************** */
/* Contact page */
/* ***************************** */

/* Reusable Content */
.about-content {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.about-box {
  background-color: #cce5dc;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
}

.about-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.about-box h4 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-box p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.icon-box {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background-color: #155359;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.icon-box i {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Form and Map Cards */
.form-card,
.map-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 30px 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  height: 100%;
}

.form-card h3 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-card p.lead {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.form-control,
.form-select,
textarea.form-control {
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
}

.form-control:focus,
.form-select:focus,
textarea.form-control:focus {
  border-color: #155359;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.1);
}

.btn-theme {
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-theme:hover {
  background-color: #1a6d75;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.map-card iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 18px;
}

.contact-cta a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.1);
  color: #155359;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.contact-cta a:hover {
  background: #155359;
  color: #fff;
}

/* FAQ */
.accordion-button:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  background-color: #f1f0fe;
  /* color: #155359; */
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .header-area .main-nav ul.nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .menu-trigger {
    display: block !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span {
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: relative;
    top: 16px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before,
  .menu-trigger span:after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: absolute;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before {
    top: -10px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:after {
    top: 10px;
  }
}

/* ************************************ */
/* course foundation */
/* ************************************ */



.course-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  /* background: url("https://trueteachers.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Foundation-COurse-1024x1024.jpg")
    center/cover; */

  opacity: 0.1;
}

.course-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.course-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Course Overview */
.course-overview {
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.overview-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 40px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.overview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.overview-card .icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155359 0%, #1a6d75 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.overview-card .icon i {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #fff;
}

.overview-card h4 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.overview-card p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 26px;
}

/* Program Highlights Table */
/* .program-highlights {
  padding: 80px 0;
} */

.highlights-table {
  background-color: #f1f0fe;
  border-radius: 25px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.highlights-table table {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}

.highlights-table th {
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 20px 30px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  border: none;
}

.highlights-table td {
  padding: 20px 30px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.1);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #4a4a4a;
}

.highlights-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.highlights-table tr:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.highlights-table td:first-child {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #155359;
  width: 35%;
}

/* Features Grid */
.features-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #fff;
}

/* .feature-box {
            background-color: #f1f0fe;
            border-radius: 25px;
            padding: 35px 30px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: start;
            gap: 20px;
        } */

.feature-box:hover {
  background-color: #155359;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.2);
}

.feature-box:hover .feature-icon {
  background-color: #fff;
  color: #155359;
}

.feature-box:hover h5,
.feature-box:hover p {
  color: #fff;
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: #155359;
  border-radius: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.feature-icon i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #fff;
}

.feature-content h5 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.feature-content p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 24px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

/* Image Section */
.course-image-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.course-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 25px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.course-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  transition: all 0.5s;
}

.course-image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155359 0%, #1a6d75 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 42px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-section .main-button a {
  background-color: #fff;
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 16px;
  height: 55px;
  line-height: 55px;
  padding: 0 45px;
}

.cta-section .main-button a:hover {
  background-color: #ffd700;
  color: #155359;
}

/* Notes Section */
.notes-section {
  background-color: #fff5e6;
  border-left: 5px solid #155359;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.notes-section h5 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.notes-section ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* .notes-section ul li {
            padding: 8px 0 8px 30px;
            position: relative;
            color: #4a4a4a;
            line-height: 26px;
            font-size: 14px;
        } */

.notes-section ul li:before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  color: #155359;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 20px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .header-area .main-nav ul.nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .program-highlights {
  padding: 60px 0;
}
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155359 0%, #1a6d75 100%);
  padding: 60px 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}

  .menu-trigger {
    display: block !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span {
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: relative;
    top: 16px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before,
  .menu-trigger span:after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: absolute;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before {
    top: -10px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:after {
    top: 10px;
  }

  .course-hero h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 48px;
  }

  .highlights-table td:first-child {
    width: 45%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .highlights-table th,
  .highlights-table td {
    padding: 15px 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .highlights-table {
    overflow-x: auto;
  }

  .feature-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

/* ********************** */
/* resourse page */
/* ******************* */

/* Resource Cards */
.resource-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
}

.resource-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.resource-card h5 {
  color: #155359;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.resource-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
}

.btn-theme {
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-theme:hover {
  background-color: #1a6d75;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Form */
.form-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.form-card h3 {
  color: #155359;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.form-control,
.form-select,
textarea.form-control {
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
  padding: 10px 14px;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: #155359;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .menu-trigger {
    display: block !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span {
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: relative;
    top: 16px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before,
  .menu-trigger span:after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: absolute;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before {
    top: -10px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:after {
    top: 10px;
  }
}

/* ************************** */
/* result page */
/* ********************************* */
.results-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.result-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.result-tab {
  background-color: #f1f0fe;
  border: none;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #1e1e1e;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.result-tab:hover,
.result-tab.active {
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.result-content {
  display: none;
}

.result-content.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.5s;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

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

.year-selector {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.year-btn {
  background-color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid #155359;
  padding: 10px 25px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #155359;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.year-btn:hover,
.year-btn.active {
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
}

.result-card {
  background-color: #f1f0fe;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  display: none;
}

.result-card.active {
  display: block;
  animation: slideIn 0.4s;
}

@keyframes slideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-20px);
  }

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

.result-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.result-header h3 {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #155359;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.result-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.stat-box {
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.stat-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #155359;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.1);
}

.stat-box .icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155359 0%, #1a6d75 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.stat-box .icon i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #fff;
}

.stat-box h4 {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #155359;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-box p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #4a4a4a;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 22px;
}

.qualified-info {
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.qualified-info h4 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.qualified-info .numbers {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.qualified-info .numbers span {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #4a4a4a;
}

.qualified-info .numbers strong {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.achievement-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155359 0%, #1a6d75 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.achievement-highlight h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.achievement-highlight p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 16px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .menu-trigger {
    display: block !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .results-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
}
.result-card {
  background-color: #f1f0fe;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 0px;
  display: none;
}

  .menu-trigger span {
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: relative;
    top: 16px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before,
  .menu-trigger span:after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: absolute;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before {
    top: -10px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:after {
    top: 10px;
  }

  .result-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .result-card {
    padding: 25px;
  }

  .result-tab {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .stat-box {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .stat-box h4 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

/* ********************* */
/* team page */
/* ***************** */

/* Faculty Section */
.faculty-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.faculty-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.faculty-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.faculty-img {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border: 5px solid #155359;
}

.faculty-name {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

.faculty-position {
  color: #4a4a4a;
  font-size: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.faculty-description {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.faculty-qualification {
  color: #155359;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.faculty-experience {
  color: #4a4a4a;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.faculty-subjects {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.subject-tag {
  background-color: #f1f0fe;
  color: #155359;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* NEW: Gallery Section with Image Slider */
.gallery-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.gallery-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Image Slider Styles */
.image-slider {
  position: relative;
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.slider-container {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.slider-image {
  min-width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
   /* flex-shrink: 0; */
}

/* Slider Navigation */
.slider-nav {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.nav-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.nav-dot.active {
  background-color: #fff;
  width: 25px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

/* Slider Arrows */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background-color: rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.7);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  z-index: 10;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
  background-color: rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.9);
}

.slider-arrow.prev {
  left: 10px;
}

.slider-arrow.next {
  right: 10px;
}

.gallery-card .card-body {
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.gallery-card .card-title {
  color: #155359;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* View All Button */
.view-all-btn {
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.view-all-btn:hover {
  background-color: #1a6d75;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .menu-trigger {
    display: block !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span {
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: relative;
    top: 16px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before,
  .menu-trigger span:after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: absolute;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before {
    top: -10px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:after {
    top: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .slider-arrow {
    padding: 5px 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* ***************** */
/* testimonials page */
/* ************************* */
.testimonials-content {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #f1f0fe;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 35px 30px 30px 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 220px;
}

.testimonial-card .quote {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 32px;
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 25px;
  opacity: 0.2;
}

.testimonial-card .testimonial-text {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-card .testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.testimonial-card .author-img {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-card .author-info {
}

.testimonial-card .author-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.testimonial-card .author-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #666;
}

.testimonial-card .star-rating {
  color: #f7b731;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.testimonial-card .batch {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #888;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.testimonial-card .fa-quote-left {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #155359;
  opacity: 0.18;
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
}

.testimonial-card .fa-quote-right {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #155359;
  opacity: 0.18;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  right: 18px;
}

.testimonial-card .testimonial-text {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.testimonial-card .star-rating {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.testimonial-card .author-role {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.testimonial-card .author-info {
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.testimonial-card .author-img {
  background: #fff;
}

.testimonial-card .batch {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cta-banner {
  background: #f1f0fe;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.cta-banner h3 {
  color: #155359;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cta-banner .main-button {
  margin: 0 10px 0 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .menu-trigger {
    display: block !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span {
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: relative;
    top: 16px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before,
  .menu-trigger span:after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    position: absolute;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:before {
    top: -10px;
  }

  .menu-trigger span:after {
    top: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 25px 12px 20px 12px;
  }
}

/* why choose us */
/* Gradient card */
.student-reels {
  background: #f4f9f7;
}

.why-choose-us .bg {
  /* background: #F4F9F7; */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155359, #1c7b81);
  border-radius: 25px;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Main color utility */
.text-main {
  color: #155359 !important;
}

/* Section header */
.why-choose-us .section-heading h2 {
  color: #222;
}

/* Why cards */
.why-card {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid #e7f2f3;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.15);
  border-color: #155359;
}

/* Hover title effect with gradient */
.hover-title {
  color: #155359;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

/* .hover-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #155359, #1c7b81);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
} */

.why-card:hover .hover-title {
  color: #1c7b81;
}

/* .why-card:hover .hover-title::after {
  width: 50%;
} */

/* Icon hover animation */
.animate-icon {
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

.why-card:hover .animate-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: #1c7b81;
}

/* Responsive fixes */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .section-heading.bg {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .main-button a {
    display: inline-block;
  }
}

/* AAbout us page vision, mission & values */
/* Mentor Box */
.mentor-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 40px 20px 20px 20px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  cursor: default;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Box Hover Effect */
.mentor-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Icon Circle */
.mentor-icon-circle {
  position: absolute;
  top: -5px;
  right: -5px;
  background: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

/* Icon hover animation */
.mentor-box:hover .mentor-icon-circle {
  transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.1);
  background: #1a736e;
  /* slightly lighter on hover */
}

/* Capsule Title */
.mentor-title {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  background-color: #155359;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

/* Title Hover Effect */
.mentor-box:hover .mentor-title {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  background-color: #1a736e;
}

/* Paragraph text */
.mentor-box p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Paragraph Hover Effect */
.mentor-box:hover p {
  color: #333;
}

/* Animate.css Entrance Animation (on scroll) */
.animate__animated {
  visibility: visible !important;
}

/* About Us Section */
/* Mission Statement Box */
/* Subtitle */
.about__institute .subtitle {
  background-color: rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.1);
  color: #155359;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Features List Icons */
.about__institute .features li .icon {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  line-height: 20px;
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Mission Statement - Updated */
.about__institute .mission-statement {
  background-color: #155359;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 90%;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  /* flex for icon + text */
  align-items: center;
  /* vertically center */
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  /* wrap on small screens */
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Mission Icon */
.about__institute .mission-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.about__institute .mission-icon i {
  color: #ffc107;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* Mission Text */
.about__institute .mission-text h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #ffc107;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.about__institute .mission-text p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about__institute .mission-statement {
    position: relative;
    transform: none;
    bottom: 0;
    left: auto;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .about__institute .features {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .about__institute .subtitle {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }

  .about__institute .mission-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .about__institute .mission-text h3 {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .about__institute .mission-text p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

.mentorr-box {
  background-color: #155359;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.mentorr-box p {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mentorr-box h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* home page blog highlights */
/* Section Base */
.stories-insights {
  background-color: #f7f7f7;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.stories-insights .section-heading h2 {
  color: #155359;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stories-insights .section-heading p {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* --- Testimonials Block --- */
/* --- Common Section Heading --- */
.section-heading h2 {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #155359;
}

.section-heading p {
  color: #666;
  margin-top: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: auto;
}

/* --- Insta Reels Block --- */
.insta-review-block {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 25px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.insta-review-block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.insta-review-block .block-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #155359;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Horizontal Scroll Container */
.owl-insta-reviews {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding-bottom: 5px;
}

/* Hide scrollbar */
.owl-insta-reviews::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* Each Reel Card (3 per screen) */
.insta-review-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% / 3) - 15px);
  /* 👈 SHOW 3 CARDS ON SCREEN */
  max-width: calc((100% / 3) - 15px);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

/* Responsive – 2 per screen on tablets */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .insta-review-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 15px);
    max-width: calc(50% - 15px);
  }
}

/* Responsive – 1 per screen on mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .insta-review-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 10px);
    max-width: calc(100% - 10px);
  }
}

/* Make Instagram embeds responsive */
.insta-review-card blockquote,
.insta-review-card iframe {
  width: 100% !important;
  min-height: 320px;
  display: block;
}

/* Arrow Wrapper */
.insta-nav-arrows {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  gap: 10px;
}

.insta-nav-arrows button {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: #155359;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.insta-nav-arrows button:hover {
  background: #0e3c41;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.insta-nav-arrows button:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

/* --- Blog Highlight Block --- */
.blog-highlight-block {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 25px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-highlight-block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.blog-highlight-block .block-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #155359;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ✅ ADD THIS — grid layout for 4 blogs (2x2) */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  /* 2 columns */
  gap: 20px;
  /* space between cards */
}

.blog-highlight-block .blog-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  /* remove old margin-bottom (handled by grid gap) */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-highlight-block .blog-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.blog-highlight-block .blog-card img {
  width: 120px;
  /* slightly larger for better balance */
  height: 120px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-right: 3px solid #155359;
}

.blog-highlight-block .blog-content {
  padding: 15px;
}

.blog-highlight-block .blog-content h4 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-highlight-block .read-more {
  color: #ffc107;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* --- Animation --- */
@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.fadeInLeft {
  animation: fadeInLeft 1s ease forwards;
}

.fadeInRight {
  animation: fadeInRight 1s ease forwards;
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .insta-review-block,
  .blog-highlight-block {
    height: auto;
  }
}

/* ✅ ADD THIS — responsive grid adjustment */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    /* single column on mobile */
  }

  .blog-highlight-block .blog-card img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
  }
}

/* Our shining Stars CSS */
.shining-stars {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 60px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-heading h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  color: #222;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.swiper {
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 50px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
}

.swiper-slide {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  width: 220px !important;
}

.swiper-slide img {
  /* width: 100%;
    height: 220px; */
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.swiper-slide h6 {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #111;
}

.swiper-slide p {
  margin: 3px 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
}

.swiper-slide-active {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .swiper-slide {
    width: 160px !important;
  }
}

.text-light-green {
  color: #409a51;
  /* Light green */
}

.admission {
  /* background-color: #F4F9F7; */
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 30%,
    rgb(232, 255, 245) 0%,
    rgb(255, 255, 255) 80%
  );
}

.program-highlights {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 30%,
    rgb(232, 255, 245) 0%,
    rgb(255, 255, 255) 80%
  );
}

.program-fee-structure {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 30%,
    rgb(232, 255, 245) 0%,
    rgb(255, 255, 255) 80%
  );
}

.upcoming-course-dates {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 30%,
    rgb(232, 255, 245) 0%,
    rgb(255, 255, 255) 80%
  );
}

.why-tts {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 30%,
    rgb(232, 255, 245) 0%,
    rgb(255, 255, 255) 80%
  );
}

.student-reviews {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 30%,
    rgb(232, 255, 245) 0%,
    rgb(255, 255, 255) 80%
  );
}

.benefit-card {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-top: 4px solid #1e888e;
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-top-color: #0d5e63;
}

.section-heading h2 em {
  color: #1e888e;
  font-style: normal;
}

.custom-rounded {
  border-top-left-radius: 50%;
  border-top-right-radius: 0;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 50%;
  border: #155359 2px solid;
}

/* About us culture */

.culture-section {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 30%,
    rgb(232, 255, 245) 0%,
    rgb(255, 255, 255) 80%
  );
}

.culture-card {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.culture-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.culture-img {
  display: block;
  width: 60%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.culture-card:hover .culture-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Gradient Overlay (Transparent Green) */
.overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 100%;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.9),
    rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.6),
    rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.4)
  );
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  transition: 0.6s ease;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.culture-card:hover .overlay {
  width: 100%;
  left: 0;
}

/* Text Animation on Hover */
.overlay-text {
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.culture-card:hover .overlay-text {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.text-white-50 {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

/* About us Campus and facilities */
.facility-card {
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  border: 1px solid #e9f4f0;
}

.facility-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.15);
  border-color: #00a86b;
}

.facility-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00a86b 0%, #00c98d 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 28px;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00c98d 0%, #00a86b 100%);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* About Us culture and spirit */

.icon-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-right: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.icon-circle {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00a86b, rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.6));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.25);
  z-index: 2;
}

.line {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 55px;
  width: 2px;
  height: calc(100% - 55px);
  background: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.25);
  z-index: 1;
}

.culture-list li:last-child .line {
  display: none;
}

.culture-list h5 {
  color: #155359;
}

.culture-list p {
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .icon-circle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .line {
    top: 45px;
  }
}

.vision-mission {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 30%,
    rgb(232, 255, 245) 0%,
    rgb(255, 255, 255) 80%
  );
}

/* Admission  */

/* Admission Page */
.admission-section .process-card {
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.admission-section .process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.admission-section .process-number {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  margin-top: -35px;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
}

.admission-section .process-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.admission-section .form-card .btn-primary {
  background-color: #155359;
  border: none;
}

.admission-section .text-primary {
  color: #155359 !important;
}

.admission-section .bg-primary {
  background-color: #155359 !important;
}

.admission-steps ol {
  counter-reset: step;
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.admission-steps ol li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.admission-steps ol li::before {
  counter-increment: step;
  content: counter(step);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #155359;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.admission-highlight {
  border-bottom: 4px solid #155359;
}

/* Result Topper section */

/* ==================================================
   UPDATED BRAND COLOR THEME (BASED ON #155359, #00a86b, #409A51)
   ================================================== */

/* ------------------------------------
   SECTION 1: PREMIUM CARD DESIGN (FRESH GREEN GRADIENT)
------------------------------------ */
.topper-section-1 {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 30%,
    #e8fff5 0%,
    #ffffff 80%
  ) !important;
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00a86b 0%, #155359 100%); */
  padding: 80px 0;
  /* position: relative; */
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* .topper-section-1::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg width="100" height="100" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="50" cy="50" r="2" fill="rgba(255,255,255,0.15)"/></svg>');
  opacity: 0.3;
} */

.topper-section-1 .wmud-title {
  color: #00a86b;
  /* font-weight: 700; */
  text-transform: uppercase;
  /* letter-spacing: 3px; */
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.topper-section-1 h2 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.topper-section-1 h2 em {
  color: #b4ffd8;
  font-style: normal;
}

.topper-section-1 .section-description {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 18px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Card */
.topper-card-1 {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  height: 100%;
}

.topper-card-1:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.topper-card-1::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00a86b, #409a51, #155359);
}

.topper-photo-1 {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  margin: 30px auto 20px;
  border-radius: 5%;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* border: 1px solid #00a86b; */
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.3);
}

.topper-photo-1 img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  /* object-fit: cover; */
}

.topper-info-1 {
  padding: 0 25px 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.topper-info-1 h5 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #155359;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.topper-info-1 .exam-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00a86b, #155359);
  color: white;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.topper-info-1 .rank {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #00a86b;
  /* margin: 10px 0; */
}

.topper-info-1 .college {
  color: #6c757d;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.topper-info-1 .year-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #155359;
  color: #f7fafc;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  /* margin-top: 10px; */
}

/* ------------------------------------
   SECTION 2: CLEAN WHITE MODERN STYLE
------------------------------------ */
.topper-section-2 {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.topper-section-2 .wmud-title {
  color: #00a86b;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  /* letter-spacing: 3px; */
  font-size: 14px;
}

.topper-section-2 h2 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.topper-section-2 h2 em {
  color: #00a86b;
  font-style: normal;
}

.topper-section-2 .section-description {
  color: #4a5568;
  font-size: 18px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.topper-card-2 {
  background: #f8fdfb;
  border: 1px solid #d9f5e6;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 35px 25px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.topper-card-2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.15);
}

.topper-photo-2 {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 5%;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* border: 4px solid #00a86b; */
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.3);
}

.topper-photo-2 img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  /* object-fit: cover; */
}

.topper-info-2 {
  text-align: center;
}

.topper-info-2 h5 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #155359;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.topper-info-2 .score-badge {
  background: #00a86b;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.topper-info-2 .college {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.topper-info-2 .year-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #e6f9f0;
  color: #155359;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------
   ALUMNI SECTION (4 PER ROW + 2 PER SECOND ROW)
-------------------------------------------------- */
.alumni-section-3 {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, #e8fff5 0%, #ffffff 80%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.alumni-section-3::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #155359, transparent);
}

/* Heading Styling */
.alumni-section-3 .wmud-title {
  color: #155359;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  /* letter-spacing: 3px; */
  font-size: 14px;
}

.alumni-section-3 h2 {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.alumni-section-3 h2 em {
  color: #1e7a80;
  font-style: normal;
}

/* Alumni Cards */
.alumni-card-3 {
  padding: 30px 20px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  height: 100%;
  border: #00a86b 1px solid;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background-color: #fff;
}

.alumni-card-3:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: #155359;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.25);
}

/* Profile Photo */
.alumni-photo-3 {
  width: 120px;
  height: 150px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #155359;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.2);
}

.alumni-photo-3 img {
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: 0.4s;
}

.alumni-card-3:hover .alumni-photo-3 img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Card Text */
.alumni-info-3 h5 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #155359;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Score Box */
.alumni-info-3 .details {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  margin-top: 15px;
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.2);
}

.alumni-info-3 .detail-label {
  color: #777;
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.alumni-info-3 .detail-value {
  color: #155359;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .alumni-section-3 h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}

/* ===== SECTION 1: DOWNLOAD BUTTONS ===== */
.downloads-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2f31 0%, #155359 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.download-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #155359;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.download-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.download-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.download-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ===== SECTION 2: EXAM TABS ===== */

.exam-tab-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  gap: 15px;
}

.exam-tab-list li {
  margin: 5px;
}

.exam-tab {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #155359;
  background: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 10px 25px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.exam-tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155359, #1e7a80);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.3);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.exam-tab:hover {
  color: #1e7a80;
  border-color: #1e7a80;
  background-color: #e6f4f4;
}

.exam-pane {
  display: none;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.exam-pane.active {
  display: block;
}

.exam-pane h4 {
  color: #155359;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.exam-pane ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.exam-pane ul li {
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.exam-pane .tips {
  background: #f8f9ff;
  border-left: 4px solid #155359;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-style: italic;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-tabs .nav-link {
    padding: 8px 15px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .exam-pane {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* Parent Corner */

/* COMING SOON SECTION */
.coming-soon-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5fffb 0%, #e8fff5 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.coming-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.1);
  max-width: 700px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.coming-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.15);
}

.coming-icon {
  font-size: 60px;
  color: #155359;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.coming-soon-section h2 {
  color: #155359;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
}

.coming-soon-section h2 span {
  color: #1e7a80;
}

.coming-soon-section p {
  color: #444;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.coming-features {
  text-align: center;
}

.feature-item {
  text-align: center;
  color: #155359;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-item i {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #1e7a80;
}

.feature-item p {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

.feature-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Gradient Button */
.btn-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155359, #1e7a80);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.3);
}

.btn-gradient:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e7a80, #155359);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Pulse Animation */
@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
}

.value-card-modern {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 30%,
    rgb(232, 255, 245) 0%,
    rgb(255, 255, 255) 80%
  ) !important;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  cursor: default;
  /* make card focusable for keyboard users (add tabindex="0" in HTML) */
  outline: none;
}

/* Title */
.value-card-modern h5 {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #155359;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

/* Hover — premium gradient depth (card hover changes entire card including title) */
.value-card-modern:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.18);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #155359, #1c7b81);
  color: #fff;
  /* fallback for any text inside */
}

/* When the card is hovered, change the title color to white */
.value-card-modern:hover h5 {
  color: #155359;
}

/* Keyboard accessibility: visible focus state */
.value-card-modern:focus,
.value-card-modern:focus-within {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(21, 83, 89, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Shine Effect on images */

.hover14 figure {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hover14 figure::before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -75%;
  z-index: 2;
  display: block;
  content: "";
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
}

.hover14 figure:hover::before {
  animation: shine 0.75s;
}

@keyframes shine {
  100% {
    left: 125%;
  }
}

.custom-select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.custom-select-icon {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background-image: url("https://cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com/512/32/32195.png");
  /* dropdown icon */
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 15px center;
  background-size: 12px;
  padding-right: 40px !important;
}

  .nots{
    background-color:#155359 !important ;
  }
 .nots1{
    background-color:rgb(215, 240, 231) !important ;
  }
  .admission-hero {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgb(232, 255, 245) 0%, rgb(255, 255, 255) 80%);
  }


  .course-dates {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgb(232, 255, 245) 0%, rgb(255, 255, 255) 80%);
  }

  .counselling-section {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgb(232, 255, 245) 0%, rgb(255, 255, 255) 80%);
  }



  .process-card {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }

  .process-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
  }

  .date-card {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  }

  .date-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  }

  .form-card {
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  }

  .form-control:focus,
  .form-select:focus {
    border-color: #155359;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.25);
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .display-3 {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .display-5 {
      font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .lead {
      font-size: 1rem;
    }
  }

  .btn-enroll {
    background-color: #155359;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .btn-enroll:hover {
    background-color: #00A86B;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .form-card {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .modern-form .form-group {
    position: relative;
  }

  .form-label {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #333;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .form-control-underline {
    width: 100%;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;
    padding: 10px 35px 8px 0;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: transparent;
  }

  .form-control-underline:focus {
    border-color: #155359;
  }

  .form-icon {
    position: absolute;
    right: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    color: #999;
    font-size: 1rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  .form-control-underline:focus+.form-icon {
    color: #155359;
  }

  .btn-enroll {
    background-color: #155359;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .btn-enroll:hover {
    background-color: #0f3d41;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* Subtle animation effect when focusing */
  .form-control-underline:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 0 0 #155359;
  }

  textarea.form-control-underline {
    border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;
    resize: none;
  }

  textarea.form-control-underline:focus {
    border-color: #155359;
  }

  #counsellingModal .modal-content {
  border-radius: 1rem;
}

#counsellingModal .form-control,
#counsellingModal .form-select {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  #counsellingModal .modal-body {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  #counsellingModal .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}
.required-star {
  color: red;
  /* font-weight: bold; */
}