:root {
  /* Premium Medical/Education Palette */
  --primary-color: #0d284a; /* Deep Navy */
  --secondary-color: #0066cc; /* Medical Blue */
  --accent-color: #ff5722; /* Warning/Action Orange */
  --accent-hover: #e64a19;
  --bg-light: #f4f7f6;
  --bg-white: #ffffff;
  --text-dark: #333333;
  --text-muted: #6c757d;
  --border-color: #e2e8f0;
  
  --font-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-glass: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(31, 38, 135, 0.15);
  
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Utilities */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-primary { color: var(--primary-color); }
.text-secondary { color: var(--secondary-color); }
.text-accent { color: var(--accent-color); }

.section-padding { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.section-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.section-title.center::after {
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.4);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 87, 34, 0.6);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--bg-white);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--bg-white);
}

/* Topbar */
.topbar {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.topbar-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.topbar-info {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}
.topbar-info div {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.topbar-info i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Header */
.header {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 80px;
}
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.header-logo {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(13, 40, 74, 0.9) 0%, rgba(13, 40, 74, 0.6) 100%), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519494026892-80bbd2d6fd0d?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=2053&q=80') center/cover no-repeat fixed;
  color: var(--bg-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 450px;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-content {
  max-width: 650px;
}
.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-title span {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 550px;
}
.hero-features {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.h-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.h-feature i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* Hero Form */
.hero-form-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  position: relative;
  animation: slideUp 0.8s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes slideUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.form-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}
.form-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}
.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
}
.submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Stats Ribbon */
.stats-ribbon {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 40px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-item h3 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-item p {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Features/Why Us */
.features {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}
.feature-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  text-align: center;
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
}
.feature-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--bg-white);
}
.feature-title {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.feature-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* About/Benefits Section */
.about-section {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-image {
  position: relative;
}
.about-image img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  border: 8px solid var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  animation: pulse 3s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}
.exp-years {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}
.exp-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 5px;
}
.about-list {
  margin-top: 30px;
}
.about-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 35px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}
.about-list li::before {
  content: '\2713'; /* Checkmark */
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* Placements & Testimonials */
.testimonials {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}
.test-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}
.test-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}
.test-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 30px;
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
  line-height: 1;
}
.test-text {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.test-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}
.user-img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.user-info h4 {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.user-info p {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.placement-logos {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  opacity: 0.6;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.placement-logos:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}
.p-logo {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-section {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.accordion {
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.accordion-header {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.accordion-header:hover {
  background: var(--bg-light);
}
.accordion-header.active {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.accordion-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.accordion-header.active .accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.accordion-body {
  padding: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out, padding 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.accordion-header.active + .accordion-body {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  max-height: 500px;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  color: var(--bg-white);
}
.cta-section .section-title {
  color: var(--bg-white);
}
.cta-section .section-title::after {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
  background-color: #051426;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 80px 0 30px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}
.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--bg-white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}
.footer-logo span {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}
.footer-desc {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}
.social-links a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--bg-white);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.footer-logo-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-logo-img {
  height: 64px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.footer-heading {
  color: var(--bg-white);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-links a {
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding-left: 5px;
}
.footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-contact i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .hero-content {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero-features {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px 20px;
  }
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-image {
    order: -1;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .topbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  .section-padding {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===== FLOATING ICON BUTTONS (Call + WA) ===== */
.floating-icons {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 9998;
}
.ficon-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.ficon-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.ficon-call {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0052a5, #0066cc);
  animation: pulseBlue 2.8s infinite;
}
.ficon-whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #128c3e, #25d366);
  animation: pulseGreen 2.8s infinite 1.4s;
}
@keyframes pulseBlue {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,102,204,0.4); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(0,102,204,0.85); }
}
@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37,211,102,0.4); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.85); }
}
.ficon-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 64px;
  background: #111;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.ficon-tooltip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -6px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border: 6px solid transparent;
  border-left-color: #111;
  border-right: none;
}
.ficon-btn:hover .ficon-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .floating-icons { bottom: 16px; right: 16px; gap: 10px; }
  .ficon-btn { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .ficon-tooltip { display: none; }
  .apply-tab-text { font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 16px 10px; height: 90px; }
  .apply-tab-accent { height: 90px; }
}

/* Animations */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.8s ease;
}
.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===== PLACEMENT LOGO SLIDER ===== */
.placement-slider-section {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.slider-track-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 20px 0;
}
/* Fade edges */
.slider-track-wrapper::before,
.slider-track-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 120px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.slider-track-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-light), transparent);
}
.slider-track-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-light), transparent);
}
.slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 30s linear infinite;
}
.slider-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.s-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 18px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.s-logo:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.sl-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

/* ===== AFFILIATIONS SECTION ===== */
.affiliation-section {
  background: var(--bg-white);
}
.affiliation-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.affiliation-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.affiliation-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(0,102,204,0.2);
  background: var(--bg-white);
}
.aff-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,102,204,0.07);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.affiliation-card:hover .aff-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.aff-body {
  flex: 1;
}
.aff-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(0,102,204,0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.aff-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.aff-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ===== COURSE FRAMEWORK CARDS ===== */
.courses-label {
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.courses-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.course-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Card Base */
.course-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 22px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Decorative top bar */
.course-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-color), var(--primary-color));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.course-card.cc-masters::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4caf50, #00796b);
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(13, 40, 74, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.25);
}
.course-card.cc-masters:hover {
  border-color: rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.14);
}
.course-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Ribbon badge */
.cc-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: -22px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 4px 30px;
  transform: rotate(30deg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255,87,34,0.4);
}
.cc-masters .cc-ribbon {
  background: #4caf50;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(76,175,80,0.45);
}

/* Icon */
.cc-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.cc-masters .cc-icon {
  background: rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.1);
  color: #43a047;
}
.course-card:hover .cc-icon {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}
.cc-masters:hover .cc-icon {
  background: #43a047;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Level label */
.cc-level {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.cc-masters .cc-level {
  color: #43a047;
}

/* Title */
.cc-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.cc-title span {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Duration pill */
.cc-duration {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.cc-duration i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.course-card:hover .cc-duration {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08);
}
.cc-masters:hover .cc-duration {
  background: rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.1);
}

/* CTA */
.cc-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.cc-masters .cc-cta {
  border-color: #43a047;
  color: #43a047;
}
.course-card:hover .cc-cta {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #fff;
}
.cc-masters:hover .cc-cta {
  background: #43a047;
  color: #fff;
}
.cc-cta i {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.course-card:hover .cc-cta i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .course-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1180px) {
  .course-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .cc-title { font-size: 0.88rem; }
  .course-card { padding: 22px 14px 20px; }
}

/* ===== DEGREE PROGRAMS SECTION (Full Width) ===== */
.degree-programs-section {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f5ff 0%, #e8f4f8 50%, #f0fff4 100%);
  padding: 80px 0 100px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.degree-programs-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,102,204,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Header */
.dp-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  text-align: center;
}
.dp-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: rgba(0,102,204,0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,102,204,0.2);
}

/* 3-column grid */
.dp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Base card */
.dp-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(13,40,74,0.07);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.8,0.25,1),
              box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(13,40,74,0.15);
}

/* Featured centre card */
.dp-card-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0,102,204,0.35);
}
.dp-card-featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 72px rgba(0,102,204,0.45);
}
.dp-card-featured .dp-title,
.dp-card-featured .dp-meta-item,
.dp-card-featured .dp-meta-item span,
.dp-card-featured .dp-meta-item strong,
.dp-card-featured .dp-perks li {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}
.dp-card-featured .dp-divider {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.dp-card-featured .dp-perks li i {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

/* "Most Popular" banner */
.dp-featured-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 7px 0;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Inner padding (accounts for featured badge height) */
.dp-card-inner {
  padding: 40px 32px 36px;
}
.dp-card-featured .dp-card-inner {
  padding-top: 52px;
}

/* Corner ribbon */
.dp-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: -26px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 5px 36px;
  transform: rotate(35deg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255,87,34,0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dp-ribbon-green {
  background: #43a047;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(67,160,71,0.45);
}

/* Top row: icon + badge */
.dp-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Icon circle */
.dp-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.dp-card:hover .dp-icon-wrap {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
}
.dp-blue  { background: rgba(0,102,204,0.1);  color: var(--secondary-color); }
.dp-navy  { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: #fff; }
.dp-green { background: rgba(67,160,71,0.1);   color: #43a047; }
.dp-card-featured .dp-icon-wrap {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

/* Level badge */
.dp-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.dp-badge-blue  { background: rgba(0,102,204,0.1);  color: var(--secondary-color); }
.dp-badge-navy  { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.dp-badge-green { background: rgba(67,160,71,0.1);   color: #43a047; }

/* Title */
.dp-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.dp-hons {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Meta row (duration + mode) */
.dp-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.dp-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #555;
}
.dp-meta-item i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.dp-card-featured .dp-meta-item i {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* Divider */
.dp-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Perks list */
.dp-perks {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.dp-perks li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #444;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.dp-perks li i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.dp-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  background: transparent;
}
.dp-cta:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #fff;
}
.dp-cta-white {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.dp-cta-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #fff;
}
.dp-cta-green {
  border-color: #43a047;
  color: #43a047;
}
.dp-cta-green:hover {
  background: #43a047;
  color: #fff;
}
.dp-cta i {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.dp-cta:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .dp-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .dp-card-featured {
    transform: none;
  }
  .dp-card-featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {
  .dp-card-inner {
    padding: 36px 22px 30px;
  }
  .dp-title { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .dp-grid { gap: 18px; }
}