:root {
  --blue: #123A63;
  --navy: #0A1F36;
  --red: #B32024;
  --gold: #D4AF37;
  --bg: #F4F7FB;
  --text: #121826;
  --muted: #6B7280;
  --radius: 18px;
  --shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
  --shadowSoft: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .10);
  --container: 1200px;
}

.container {
  width: min(var(--container), calc(100% - 48px));
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.center {
  text-align: center;
}

.muted {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: #B32024;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(179, 32, 36, .28);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(179, 32, 36, .35);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .10);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .20);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
}

.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, .18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, .30);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .95);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, .18);
}

/* Topbar
.topbar {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 0;
} */

/* .topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
} */

/* Header */
/* .header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
  transition: box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
} */

/* .header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94);
} */

.srm_nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 0;
  gap: 18px;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  min-width: 320px;
}

/* .brand img {
  height: 80px;
  width: 80px;
  display: block;
} */

.brandTitle {
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brandTitle b {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: block;
}

.brandTitle span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.menu a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
  padding: 10px 8px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

.menu a:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 58, 99, .08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.navActions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.navToggle {
  display: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .12);
  background: #fff;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Hero */
/* .hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 84px 0 66px;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    url('assets/campus.svg') center/cover no-repeat,
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 15% 15%, rgba(212, 175, 55, .20), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 380px at 85% 25%, rgba(179, 32, 36, .16), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue));
  overflow: hidden;
} */

.hero:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 50% 35%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .08), transparent 60%);
}

.heroArt {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -140px -220px auto;
  width: 820px;
  height: auto;
  opacity: .55;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25));
}

.heroGrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 54px;
  line-height: 1.16;
  margin: 16px 0 16px;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

.hero p {
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.trustGlass {
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  width: fit-content;
}

.trustItem {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
  font-size: 14px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.check {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, .22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, .40);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.heroActions {
  margin-top: 22px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Form Card */
.formCard {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .98);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.formCard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
}

.formTop {
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), rgba(212, 175, 55, .35));
}

.formInner {
  padding: 26px;
}

.formInner h3 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.formInner .sub {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(17, 24, 39, .75);
}

input,
select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .12);
  outline: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  background: #fff;
}

input:focus,
select:focus {
  border-color: rgba(18, 58, 99, .45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(18, 58, 99, .12);
}

.formInner button {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 6px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: none;
  background: var(--red);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(179, 32, 36, .22);
}

.formInner button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(179, 32, 36, .30);
  background: #8F1A1D;
}

.micro {
  margin-top: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Floating strip */
.floatingStripWrap {
  margin-top: -34px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.floatingStrip {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadowSoft);
  padding: 18px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
}

.mini {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.mini:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(18, 58, 99, .04);
}

.miniIcon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, .18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, .35);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.mini b {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.mini span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Sections */
section.block {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

section.block.bg {
  background: var(--bg) url('assets/bg-pattern.svg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.sectionTitle {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 38px;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

.sectionSub {
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 760px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.grid5 {
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.pathCard {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pathCard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, .10);
  border-color: rgba(18, 58, 99, .14);
}

.pathImg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 86px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
}

.pathIcon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(18, 58, 99, .08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 58, 99, .14);
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pathCard b {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.pathCard span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.grid4 {
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.featureCard {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featureCard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, .10);
  border-color: rgba(18, 58, 99, .14);
}

.fcIcon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, .18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, .35);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.featureCard h4 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.featureCard p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.logoGrid {
  margin-top: 30px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.logoBox {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .07);
  padding: 16px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 70px;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}

.logoBox:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
  border-color: rgba(18, 58, 99, .14);
}

.logoBox b {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.process {
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.step {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
  transition: transform .22s ease;
}

.step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.num {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, .18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, .35);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.step b {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.step span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Testimonials slider */
.slider {
  margin-top: 34px;
  position: relative;
}

.track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.tCard {
  min-width: 360px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .07);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
  padding: 18px;
}

.tTop {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(18, 58, 99, .10);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.tCard p {
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.sliderBtn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .10);
  background: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
}

.sliderBtn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.03);
}

.prev {
  left: -12px;
}

.next {
  right: -12px;
}

/* FAQ */
.faq {
  margin-top: 34px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.qa {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.q {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 18px 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.q span {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.a {
  padding: 0 18px 16px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  display: none;
}

/* CTA Band */
.ctaBand {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 400px at 15% 15%, rgba(212, 175, 55, .18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 380px at 85% 25%, rgba(179, 32, 36, .14), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 78px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ctaBand h2 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 42px;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.ctaBand p {
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  max-width: 760px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* Footer */
footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .90);
  padding: 54px 0 90px;
}

.footerGrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

.footerGrid h4 {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.footerGrid a {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .80);
  margin: 8px 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

.footerGrid a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.hr {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  margin: 26px 0 14px;
}

.copyright {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .70);
}

/* Sticky contact bar */
.stickyBar {
  /* position: fixed; */
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 60;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  background: rgba(10, 31, 54, .92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .10);
}

.stickyBar a {
  flex: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 10px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.callBtn {
  background: rgba(18, 58, 99, .30);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
}

.midBtn {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, .22);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, .25);
}

.waBtn {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, .20);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, .25);
}

/* Scroll reveal */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease;
}

.reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --container: 960px;
  }

  .heroGrid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .menu {
    display: none;
  }

  .navToggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .floatingStrip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .grid5 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .grid4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .logoGrid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .process {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .footerGrid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .prev {
    left: 6px;
  }

  .next {
    right: 6px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 70px 0 56px;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 40px;
  }

  .floatingStrip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .grid5 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .grid4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .logoGrid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .process {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .tCard {
    min-width: 86%;
  }

  .brandTitle span {
    display: none;
  }
}

.fotrer_logo {
  width: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer_box {
  padding: 0px 15px;
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer_box a {
  text-align: left;
}

.pathCard h1 {
  /* background: lightblue; */
  text-align: center;
  /* padding: 25px;  */
  font-size: 29px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #154476;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

@media (max-width:400px) {
  .nav {
    gap: 0;
  }

  .brand img {
    width: 70px !important;
    height: 70px !important;
  }
  .brand__logo {
    top: 0 !important;
  }
  .brand span img  {
    top: 0 !important;
  }
  .srm_nav {
    padding: 3px 0;
  }

  .brandTitle b {
    font-size: 17px;
  }

  .brand {
    min-width: 200px;
  }
}

.hero-lite {
  padding: 46px 0 8px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(760px 360px at 10% 0%, rgba(11, 42, 74, .10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(760px 360px at 95% 20%, rgba(179, 18, 18, .10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #F5F7FA);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.hero-lite__inner {
  width: min(1150px, 92vw);
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-lite__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  background: rgba(231, 185, 62, .20);
  border: 1px solid rgba(231, 185, 62, .45);
  color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.hero-lite h1 {
  margin: 14px 0 8px;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.6vw, 44px);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.hero-lite p {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7
}

.hero-lite__actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 16px
}

.hero-lite__trust {
  margin: 22px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  width: min(900px, 92vw);
}

/* .trust {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(2, 6, 23, .04);
} */

.trust b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 16px
}

.trust span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 2px
}

/* ==========================
   ✅ PREMIUM CAREER SECTION
   (Admission Portal Style)
   ========================== */
.career {
  position: relative;
  padding: 56px 0 64px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 320px at 12% 0%, rgba(11, 42, 74, .10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 320px at 88% 10%, rgba(179, 18, 18, .10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #F5F7FA, #EEF2F7);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.career::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 220px at 50% 0%, rgba(231, 185, 62, .10), transparent 55%);
}

.career__container {
  width: min(1150px, 92vw);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.career__heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.career__heading h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3.0vw, 38px);
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--royal-blue);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.career__heading p {
  margin: 10px auto 0;
  max-width: 780px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.career__tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
}

.tab {
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 42, 74, .16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.tab:hover {
  background: rgba(231, 185, 62, .18)
}

.tab.is-active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2A4A, #123A63);
  color: white;
  border-color: rgba(11, 42, 74, .35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 42, 74, .14);
}

.career__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Card = admission brochure tile */
.card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 18px 18px 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgb(15 23 42 / 8%);
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(2, 6, 23, .08);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}

.card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--admission-red), var(--premium-gold), var(--royal-blue));
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 58px rgba(11, 42, 74, .14);
}

/* small watermark pattern */
.card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px;
  bottom: -40px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(11, 42, 74, .12), transparent 60%);
  opacity: .35;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B31212, #E7B93E, #0B2A4A);
}

.card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  /* justify-content: center; */
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.card__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(231, 185, 62, .55);
  background: #0c1d3b;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #B31212;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(179, 18, 18, .10);
}

.card__tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 42, 74, .12);
  background: rgba(11, 42, 74, .05);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0B2A4A;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.card__title {
  margin: 12px 0 4px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0b1220;
  position: relative
}

.card__desc {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  position: relative
}

.kv {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.kv__item {
  padding: 10px 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 42, 74, .10);
  border-radius: 16px;
 box-shadow: rgba(99, 99, 99, 0.2) 0px 2px 8px 0px;
}

.kv__k {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 800
}

.kv__v {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-top: 3px;
  color: #0b1220
}

.card__footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

.salary {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.salary b {
  color: var(--admission-red);
  font-weight: 900
}

.actions {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-end
}

.smallbtn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6px 11px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 42, 74, .14);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--royal-blue);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.smallbtn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px)
}

.smallbtn.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #B32024,#b40f19);
  /* border-color: rgba(231, 185, 62, .55); */
  /* color: #1b1b1b; */
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Marquee */
.career__logos {
  margin: 22px 0 6px;
}

.logo-marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 42, 74, .10);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(2, 6, 23, .04);
}

.btn--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E7B93E, #C89B2E);
  color: #1b1b1b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 155, 46, .45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(231, 185, 62, .22);
}

.logo-marquee__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 18s linear infinite;
}

.pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 42, 74, .10);
  background: rgba(11, 42, 74, .04);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--royal-blue);
}

@keyframes marquee {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0)
  }

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

/* CTA banner */
.career__cta {
  margin-top: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  /* padding: 18px 18px; */
  overflow: hidden;
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2A4A, #123A63); */
  color: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 42, 74, .25);
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 42, 74, .18);
}

.career__ctaTitle {
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 16px
}

.mutedOnDark {
  opacity: .86
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .career__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr))
  }

  .hero-lite__trust {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr))
  }
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  /* .topbar {
    flex-wrap: wrap
  } */

  /* .topbar__right {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap
  } */

  .career {
    padding: 48px 0
  }

  .career__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr
  }

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

  .hero-lite__trust {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr
  }
}

.srm_jee {
     padding: 50px 0 50px 0;
   background-position: center;
    background-image: url(../images/srm_jee_banner.jpeg);
    background-size: cover;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 1;
}
.srm_jee h1 {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.srm_jee p {
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.srm_jee ul {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 0;
}
.srm_jee ul li {
  list-style: none;
}
.srm_jee_ap {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFE066, #FFC83D, #F9A825);
  border-radius: 50px;
  display:inline-block;
   text-decoration: none;
   color: #0B2A4A;
   font-weight: 600;
}
.srm_jee_log {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #67a2f1, #1877f5,#0066ed);
   border-radius: 50px;
   display:inline-block;
   text-decoration: none;
   color: #fff;
   font-weight: 600;
}
.srm_jeee_section_heading {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.srm_jeee_section {
  padding: 50px 0;
}
.srm_jeee_section h1 {
  color: #0B2A4A;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(#ffffff, #ffffff) padding-box, linear-gradient(to right,  #FF9800,#FFC107, #FFEB3B) border-box;
}

.srm_jeee_box span {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: #C89B2E;
  display: inline-block;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.srm_jeee_box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;

}
.srm_jeee_box p {
  float: left;
  width: 95%;
}

.exam-box{
        background:#fff;
        border:1px solid #ddd;
        padding:20px;
    }
    .exam-title{
        font-weight:600;
        text-align:center;
        padding:10px 0;
    }
    .table th, .table td{
        text-align:center;
        vertical-align:middle;
    }
    .note-text{
        font-size:14px;
    }
    .details-link{
        display:flex;
        align-items:center;
        gap:8px;
        font-size:14px;
    }
    .line_brek {
      line-break: anywhere;
    }


    .tca-about-section{
  padding:70px 20px 30px 20px;
  /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #BEDAFF 100%); */
  background: #0c1d3b;
}

.container{
  max-width:1180px;
  margin:auto;
}

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

.section-header h2{
  font-size:34px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  color: #fff;
}

.section-header p{
  /* color:#555; */
  color: #fff;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
}

.features-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));
  gap:25px;
  margin-bottom:50px;
  /* display: none; */
}

.feature-box{
  background:#fff;
  padding:25px;
  border-radius:12px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  text-align:center;
  transition:.3s;
}

.feature-box:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
}

.feature-box .icon{
  font-size:34px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.feature-box.highlight{
  border:2px solid #0a58ca;
}

.trust-badges{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));
  gap:20px;
  margin-bottom:50px;
}

.badge{
  background:#fff;
  padding:18px;
  border-radius:10px;
  text-align:center;
  box-shadow:0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.badge span {
  color: #000;
}
.badge strong{
  display:block;
  font-size:20px;
  color:#0a58ca;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cta-box{
  background:#0a58ca;
  color:white;
  text-align:center;
  padding:40px;
  border-radius:14px;
}

.cta-buttons{
  margin-top:20px;
}

.btn-primary{
  background:white;
  color:#0a58ca;
  padding:12px 22px;
  text-decoration:none;
  border-radius:6px;
  margin-right:10px;
  font-weight:600;
}

.btn-outline{
  border:2px solid white;
  color:white;
  padding:10px 20px;
  text-decoration:none;
  border-radius:6px;
}
.img_slide .owl-nav {
  margin: 0;
  display: none;
}
.img_slide .owl-nav span {
  font-size: 30px;
}

.office-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    background: #f7f9fc;
}
.office-section h2 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.office-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: auto;
}
.office-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: 0.3s;
}
.office-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #0b1b33;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.office-card p {
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 17px;
}
.office-sub {
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.office-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}