/* =========================================================
   JK Business School – BCA Landing Page
   Theme: Deep Blue + Gold, premium light background
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- CSS VARIABLES ---------- */
:root {
  --navy: #253855;
  --navy-2: #132540;
  --navy-dark: #091b36;
  --gold: #FFDE59;
  --gold-2: #eac83e;
  --gold-dark: #d7b52c;

  --bg: #FAFBFF;
  --bg-alt: #F2F4FB;
  --card: #FFFFFF;

  --text: #1A2238;
  --text-muted: #58607A;
  --border: #E5E9F4;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 36, 99, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 28px rgba(10, 36, 99, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(10, 36, 99, 0.14);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 28px rgba(244, 180, 0, 0.35);

  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;

  --font-sans: 'Montserrat', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Montserrat', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ---------- RESET ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 90px; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: none; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0 0 0.5em; line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 700; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }

.container {
  width: min(1200px, 92%);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ---------- REUSABLE ---------- */
.gold-text {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-2) 50%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: shine 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shine {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

.serif-text { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 700; }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.btn-lg { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 16px; }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 14px; }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(244, 180, 0, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-2) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
}
.btn-outline-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: #fff;
}

.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}
.section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 44px);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}
.section-head.light h2 { color: #fff; }
.section-head.light p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.section-lead {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---------- ANNOUNCEMENT MARQUEE BAR ---------- */
.announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-dark), var(--navy), var(--navy-2));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.announcement-bar::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(244,180,0,0.1), transparent);
  animation: shimmer 6s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}
.announcement-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 40px, #000 calc(100% - 40px), transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 40px, #000 calc(100% - 40px), transparent 100%);
}
.announcement-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 50s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.announcement-bar:hover .announcement-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.announcement-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.announcement-item strong { color: var(--gold-2); font-weight: 700; }
.announcement-item a {
  color: var(--gold-2);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(244,180,0,0.6);
  padding-bottom: 1px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.announcement-item a:hover { color: #fff; border-bottom-color: #fff; }
.announcement-sep { color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.7; font-size: 10px; user-select: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .announcement-track { animation: none; } }

.pulse-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-2);
  margin-right: 6px;
  animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244,180,0,0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(244,180,0,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244,180,0,0); }
}

/* ---------- HEADER ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 500;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.header-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 0;
}
.logo-img { height: 58px; width: auto; transition: var(--transition); }
.logo-link:hover .logo-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .logo-img { height: auto; width: 90%; } }

.main-nav {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center;
}
.main-nav a {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 15px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.main-nav a:not(.nav-cta):hover { color: var(--navy); }
.main-nav a:not(.nav-cta)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px; left: 50%;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.main-nav a:not(.nav-cta):hover::after { width: 60%; }
.nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
}
.mobile-menu-btn span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu-btn.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.mobile-menu-btn.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.mobile-menu-btn.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 12px 5%;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav a {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--navy); }
.mobile-nav .nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  background: url(assets/main-banner.jpg) no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg-shapes { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8); }
.shape { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(60px); opacity: 0.4; }
.shape-1 { width: 360px; height: 360px; top: -80px; left: -80px; background: var(--gold); opacity: 0.15; animation: float1 14s ease-in-out infinite; }
.shape-2 { width: 300px; height: 300px; bottom: 10%; right: -80px; background: var(--navy-2); opacity: 0.15; animation: float2 16s ease-in-out infinite; }
.shape-3 { width: 220px; height: 220px; top: 40%; left: 40%; background: var(--gold-2); opacity: 0.1; animation: float1 20s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes float1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.1); }
}
@keyframes float2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-30px, -40px) scale(1.08); }
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-content { max-width: 640px; }
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #FFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-title .serif-text { font-size: 0.7em; color: #FFF; font-weight: 600; }
.hero-sub { font-size: 18px; color: #FFF; max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.65; }
.hero-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.hero-highlights li {
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #FFF;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-highlights li b { display: block; font-size: 40px; }
.hero-highlights li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.trust-strip img {
  background: #FFF;
  padding: 5px 20px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  margin: 0;
  width: auto;
  height: 70px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.hero-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.form-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* ---------- STATS SECTION ---------- */
.stats-section {
  padding: 20px 0;
  background: #eee;
  text-align: center;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: bold;
  line-height: 22px;
}
.stats-grid img { width: 80px; height: auto; }

/* ---------- WHY SECTION ---------- */
.why-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--bg); }
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.why-card {
  padding: 32px 28px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(244,180,0,0.04), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.why-icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.why-card h3 { font-size: 19px; color: var(--navy-dark); }
.why-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14.5px; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- BCA PROGRAM OVERVIEW ---------- */
.program-overview-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--bg-alt); }

.bca-overview-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  align-items: start;
}

.bca-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.bca-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.bca-badge.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.bca-overview-left h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.program-features { margin: 0 0 22px; }
.program-features li {
  padding: 8px 0;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border);
}
.program-features li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }

.bca-meta-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.bca-meta-item { text-align: center; }
.bca-meta-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.bca-meta-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ---------- TECH STACK PANEL (BCA-specific) ---------- */
.bca-tech-stack {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark), var(--navy-2));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.tech-stack-label {
  color: var(--gold-2);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin: 0;
}

.tech-stack-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.tech-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
}
.tech-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(244,180,0,0.18);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- SPECIALISATIONS ---------- */
.specialisations-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--bg); }
.spec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.bca-spec-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
.spec-chip {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 26px 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.spec-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #fff8e1);
}
.spec-ico { font-size: 36px; margin-bottom: 10px; transition: var(--transition); }
.spec-ico img { width: 42px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; }
.spec-chip:hover .spec-ico { transform: scale(1.2); }
.spec-chip h4 { font-size: 15px; color: var(--navy-dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.spec-chip p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }

.specialisations-section.new-section .spec-chip {
  padding: 0 0 30px;
}
.specialisations-section.new-section .spec-ico img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
}
.specialisations-section.new-section .spec-chip:hover .spec-ico {
    transform: scale(1);
}
.specialisations-section.new-section .spec-chip h4, .specialisations-section.new-section .spec-chip p {
    padding: 0 15px;
}

/* ---------- PLACEMENT SECTION ---------- */
.placement-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.placement-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 0 20px, rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 20px 22px);
}
.placement-highlights {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.ph-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.ph-item:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); background: rgba(244,180,0,0.08); border-color: var(--gold); }
.ph-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ph-text strong { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--gold-2); line-height: 1; }
.ph-text span { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-top: 4px; }

/* Recruiter marquee */
.recruiter-block { position: relative; }
.recruiter-heading {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.recruiter-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px 0;
  width: 100%;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
}
.recruiter-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}
.recruiter-track img {
  height: 54px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 130px;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    flex-grow: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: #FFF;
    padding: 5px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}
/* BCA recruiters — all text badges, styled more prominently */
.recruiter-text-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 56px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.recruiter-text-badge.tcs { color: #005C97; border-bottom-color: #005C97; }
.recruiter-text-badge.jktech { color: var(--navy-dark); border-bottom-color: var(--gold-dark); background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #fffbe6); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .recruiter-track { gap: 14px; }
  .recruiter-text-badge { height: 46px; padding: 0 16px; font-size: 12px; }
  .recruiter-marquee {
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
  }
}

/* ---------- ELIGIBILITY ---------- */
.eligibility-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--bg-alt); }

/* Criteria cards row */
.eligibility-criteria-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.criteria-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.criteria-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.criteria-icon {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.criteria-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.criteria-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Admission flow */
.admission-flow {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  text-align: center;
}
.admission-flow-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.admission-steps-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.admission-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  min-width: 160px;
}
.step-num-circle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 222, 89, 0.4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.step-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  text-align: center;
}
.step-content strong {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}
.step-content span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.step-connector {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
  padding: 0 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.admission-flow-cta { margin-top: 4px; }

/* ---------- CAMPUS SECTION ---------- */
.campus-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--bg); }
.campus-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.campus-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 36px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #fdfcf5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.campus-item:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.campus-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.campus-item:hover .campus-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
}
.campus-icon img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  filter: invert(1) brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(14%) sepia(37%) saturate(1200%) hue-rotate(190deg) brightness(90%);
}
.campus-item:hover .campus-icon img {
  filter: invert(1) brightness(0);
}
.campus-item h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.campus-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark), var(--navy-2));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.campus-item p { color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.testimonials-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--bg-alt); }
.testi-tabs {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 60px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.testi-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.testi-tab:hover:not(.active) { color: var(--navy); background: var(--bg-alt); }
.testi-tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark), var(--navy-2));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10,36,99,0.25);
}
.testi-panel { display: none; animation: fadePanel 0.5s ease; }
.testi-panel.active { display: block; }
@keyframes fadePanel {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.testi-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; z-index: 2;
}
.testi-badge.student {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-2));
  color: var(--gold-2);
}
.carousel { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 60px; }
.carousel-track { display: flex; transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1); gap: 24px; }
.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
  background: #fff;
  padding: 44px 28px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.quote-mark { position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 22px; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 90px; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.25; line-height: 1; }
.quote-text { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.4; margin: 10px 0 22px; font-style: italic; }
.quote-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.avatar { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-2)); display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.avatar img { border-radius: 50%; }
.quote-meta strong { display: block; color: var(--navy-dark); font-size: 15px; }
.quote-meta span { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 12.5px; }
.carousel-btn {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; color: var(--navy); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700;
  display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); z-index: 3; transition: var(--transition);
}
.carousel-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-dark); transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1); }
.carousel-btn.prev { left: 0; }
.carousel-btn.next { right: 0; }
.carousel-dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 28px; }
.carousel-dots button { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--border); transition: var(--transition); }
.carousel-dots button.active { background: var(--gold); width: 28px; border-radius: 8px; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--bg); }
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden; transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-item summary {
  padding: 18px 22px; cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-dark); font-size: 15.5px;
  list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.faq-item summary::after { content: "+"; font-size: 24px; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 300; transition: var(--transition); }
.faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-item p { padding: 0 22px 20px; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ---------- FINAL CTA ---------- */
.final-cta {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7,26,77,0.95), rgba(10,36,99,0.95)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(244,180,0,0.2), transparent 50%);
  color: #fff; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.final-cta::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(244,180,0,0.1), transparent 70%);
}
.final-cta-inner { position: relative; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
.final-cta h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(30px,5vw,48px); color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.final-cta p { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-bottom: 36px; }
.final-cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); padding: 60px 0 0; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.footer-logo { width: 220px; margin-bottom: 16px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.footer-col h4 { color: var(--gold-2); font-size: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-col p, .footer-col a { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); line-height: 1.8; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-2); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 20px 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.footer-bottom .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.footer-bottom p { margin: 0; }

/* ---------- STICKY APPLY ---------- */
.sticky-apply {
  position: fixed; top: 50%; right: 0; z-index: 999;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  padding: 10px 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  color: var(--navy-dark); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px;
  box-shadow: -6px 10px 26px rgba(10,36,99,0.22);
  display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px; writing-mode: vertical-rl; text-orientation: mixed;
  transition: var(--transition); white-space: nowrap;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.sticky-apply:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-4px);
  box-shadow: -10px 14px 34px rgba(10,36,99,0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-2), var(--gold));
}
.pulse-ring {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  animation: pulseRingV 1.8s infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes pulseRingV {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ---------- REVEAL ANIMATIONS ---------- */
[data-aos] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease; }
[data-aos].visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-form-card { position: static; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .bca-overview-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bca-overview-right { display: none; }
  .bca-meta-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .bca-spec-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important; }
  .placement-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .campus-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .eligibility-criteria-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .testimonial-card { flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 10px); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .mobile-menu-btn { display: flex; }
  .hero { padding: 40px 0 60px; }
  .hero-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bca-spec-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
  .bca-overview-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .placement-highlights { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .campus-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .eligibility-criteria-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .admission-flow { padding: 36px 20px; }
  .admission-steps-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
  .step-connector { transform: rotate(90deg); margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  .footer-bottom .container { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .sticky-apply {
    top: auto; right: 18%; bottom: 0;
    transform: translateY(0) translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
  }
  .sticky-apply:hover { transform: translateY(0) translateX(-50%); }
  .carousel { padding: 10px 20px; }
  .carousel-btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 22px; }
  .testimonial-card { padding: 36px 22px 24px; }
  .testi-tabs { width: 100%; left: 0; transform: none; padding: 6px; }
  .testi-tab { flex: 1; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; justify-content: center; }
  .trust-strip img { height: 58px; }
  .stats-grid { display: block; font-size: 18px; line-height: 20px; }
  .stats-grid img { margin: 0 auto 15px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: 30px; }
  .bca-spec-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
  .bca-meta-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- PRINT ---------- */
@media print { .site-header, .sticky-apply { display: none !important; } }

/* ---------- ACCESSIBILITY ---------- */
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 2px; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}