/* ==========================================================================
   IIM LUCKNOW - EXECUTIVE EDUCATION & BRAND MANAGEMENT
   Central Master Stylesheet (css/style.css)
   Brand Colors:
     - Primary:   #0E4A46 (Deep Teal / Royal Pine)
     - Secondary: #f3ac17 (Golden Amber / Warm Gold)
     - Accent 1:  #76ad2d (Forest Olive)
     - Accent 2:  #20a3c1 (Cyan / Cerulean Blue)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/bootstrap@5.3.3/dist/css/bootstrap.min.css');
@import url('https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/bootstrap-icons@1.11.3/font/bootstrap-icons.min.css');
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@500;600;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;0,700;1,600&display=swap');

/* ==========================================================================
   1. CSS Custom Properties / Design Tokens
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --iim-teal-primary: #0E4A46;
  --iim-teal-dark: #083330;
  --iim-teal-light: #18605c;
  --iim-teal-soft: #e8f4f3;
  --iim-gold: #f3ac17;
  --iim-gold-hover: #dc970c;
  --iim-gold-soft: #fef8eb;
  --iim-olive: #76ad2d;
  --iim-olive-soft: #f1f8e8;
  --iim-cyan: #20a3c1;
  --iim-cyan-soft: #e9f7fa;

  --bg-porcelain: #fbfdfc;
  --bg-surface: #ffffff;
  --bg-subtle: #f4f8f7;
  --bg-alt: #edf3f2;

  --text-main: #1c2d2a;
  --text-muted: #536b67;
  --text-light: #859e9a;
  --text-white: #ffffff;

  --border-color: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  --border-gold: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);

  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-display: 'Cinzel', serif;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.09);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 60px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.16);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 25px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.28);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Reset & Typography
   ========================================================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-porcelain);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.68;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw + 0.6rem, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.6vw + 0.45rem, 1.7rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1vw + 0.35rem, 1.3rem);
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

h6 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

a {
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--iim-gold);
}

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

ul,
ol {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Section Padding: 40px Top & Bottom, 0px Left & Right on All Pages
   ========================================================================== */
section,
section.py-5,
section.py-4,
section.py-3,
section.py-2,
section.py-1,
section.py-0,
.programme-specs-timeline-section,
.persona-showcase-section,
.industry-insights-section,
.objectives-stream-section,
.highlights-sketch-section,
.outcomes-stream-section,
.immersion-split-section,
.curriculum-modules-section,
.fees-schedule-section,
.admission-process-pro-section,
.faq-classic-section,
.why-choose-section {
  padding-top: 40px !important;
  padding-bottom: 40px !important;
  padding-left: 0px !important;
  padding-right: 0px !important;
}

/* Reset duplicate nested vertical padding inside section containers */
section>.container.py-lg-4,
section>.container.py-lg-3,
section>.container.py-4,
section>.container.py-3,
section>.container.py-5,
section>.container-fluid.py-lg-4,
section>.container-fluid.py-lg-3,
section>.container-fluid.py-4,
section>.container-fluid.py-3,
section>.container-fluid.py-5,
section .container.py-lg-4,
section .container.py-lg-3,
section .container.py-4,
section .container.py-3,
section .container.py-5 {
  padding-top: 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Premium Background Styles & Selective Patterns
   ========================================================================== */
/* Subtle Grid Background */
.bg-subtle-grid {
  background-color: var(--bg-porcelain);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
}

/* Geometric Lines Background */
.bg-geometric-lines {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.03) 25%, transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(225deg, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.03) 25%, transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.03) 25%, transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(315deg, rgba(32, 163, 193, 0.03) 25%, transparent 25%);
  background-position: 10px 0, 10px 0, 0 0, 0 0;
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  background-repeat: repeat;
}

/* Minimalist Pattern Background */
.bg-minimalist-pattern {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  background-position: -19px -19px;
}

/* Gradient Brand Background */
.bg-gradient-brand {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04) 0%, rgba(32, 163, 193, 0.06) 50%, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.05) 100%), #ffffff;
}

/* Pastel Aesthetic Background */
.bg-pastel-aesthetic {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbfb 0%, #edf6f5 100%);
}

/* Abstract Subtle Background */
.bg-abstract-shapes {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bg-abstract-shapes::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(32, 163, 193, 0.09) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bg-abstract-shapes::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Watercolor / Paint Subtle Background */
.bg-watercolor-subtle {
  background:
    radial-gradient(at 10% 20%, rgba(118, 173, 45, 0.04) 0px, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(at 90% 80%, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.05) 0px, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(at 50% 50%, rgba(32, 163, 193, 0.04) 0px, transparent 50%),
    #ffffff;
}

/* Deep Brand Teal Hero / Dark Section */
.bg-iim-teal-rich {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-teal-dark) 0%, var(--iim-teal-primary) 65%, #145954 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.bg-iim-teal-rich h1,
.bg-iim-teal-rich h2,
.bg-iim-teal-rich h3,
.bg-iim-teal-rich h4,
.bg-iim-teal-rich h5,
.bg-iim-teal-rich p,
.bg-iim-teal-rich li {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.bg-iim-teal-rich p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Buttons & Interactive CTA Elements
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-iim-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7ba31 0%, var(--iim-gold) 100%);
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.btn-iim-gold:hover,
.btn-iim-gold:focus {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e39e10 0%, #cf8d07 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.4);
}

.btn-iim-teal {
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--iim-teal-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-iim-teal:hover,
.btn-iim-teal:focus {
  background: var(--iim-teal-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-iim-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.82rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--iim-teal-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-iim-outline:hover {
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-iim-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.82rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--iim-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-iim-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-iim-outline-light {
  background: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.08);
  color: var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-iim-outline-light:hover,
.btn-iim-outline-light:focus {
  background: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--iim-gold);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
}

.btn-iim-outline-light:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-iim-sm {
  padding: 0.52rem 1.25rem !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  gap: 0.45rem !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Dynamic Header & Navigation Bar
   ========================================================================== */
#site-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1050;
  width: 100%;
}

.header-topbar {
  background-color: var(--iim-teal-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.header-topbar a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.header-topbar a:hover {
  color: var(--iim-gold);
}

.topbar-badge {
  background: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.2);
  color: #f7ba31;
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.4);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

#site-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1000;
  width: 100%;
}

.header-main-spacer {
  display: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0;
}

.sticky-active .header-main-spacer {
  display: block;
}

.header-main {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  transition: padding 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* Bulletproof Sticky Fixed State (Persistent, Smooth, Zero Layout Shift) */
.sticky-active .header-main {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
  z-index: 1020;
}

.navbar-brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2px 0;
}

.navbar-brand-logo img {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 280px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: height 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sticky-active .navbar-brand-logo img {
  height: 44px;
}

.brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-link-custom {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-link-custom:hover {
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  background-color: var(--iim-teal-soft);
}

.nav-link-custom.active {
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: var(--iim-teal-soft);
}

.nav-link-custom.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Navigation Dropdown Menu */
.nav-dropdown-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-dropdown-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.nav-dropdown-arrow {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown-wrapper:hover .nav-dropdown-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.1);
  padding: 0.35rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1050;
}

.nav-dropdown-wrapper:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown-wrapper:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown-item {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.nav-dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--iim-teal-soft);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.nav-dropdown-item.active {
  background-color: var(--iim-teal-soft);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Mobile Nav Accordion & Submenu */
.mobile-nav-accordion {
  width: 100%;
}

.mobile-nav-accordion-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-nav-accordion-btn:hover,
.mobile-nav-accordion-btn.active {
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  background-color: var(--iim-teal-soft);
}

.mobile-nav-submenu {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--iim-gold);
  margin-left: 0.75rem;
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-sublink {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-nav-sublink:hover,
.mobile-nav-sublink.active {
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  background-color: var(--iim-teal-soft);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 82%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 2000;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 51, 48, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Custom Modern Hero Slider & Form Styles (Dark Luxury Theme with Campus BG)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #031614;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Banner Slider (1920x700 Clean Banners + Right Overlay Form)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-banner-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #031614;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.hero-banner-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1920 / 700;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.hero-banner-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease-in-out, visibility 0.55s ease-in-out;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-banner-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-banner-slide a,
.hero-banner-slide .hero-banner-link,
.hero-banner-slide picture {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Left & Right Side Navigation Buttons */
.hero-nav-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(4, 24, 22, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.55);
  color: #f3ac17;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  z-index: 20;
}

.hero-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  color: #041615;
  border-color: var(--iim-gold);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.7);
}

.hero-nav-arrow:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

.hero-nav-arrow.hero-nav-prev {
  left: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
}

.hero-nav-arrow.hero-nav-next {
  right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
}

/* Bottom Centered Slide Indicators */
.hero-slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(3, 22, 20, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.3);
  z-index: 20;
}

.hero-slider-dots .hero-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-slider-dots .hero-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.8);
}

.hero-slider-dots .hero-dot.is-active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.85);
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Responsiveness for Banner Dots */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slider-dots {
    bottom: 10px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .hero-slider-dots .hero-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
  }

  .hero-slider-dots .hero-dot.is-active {
    width: 18px;
  }
}

/* Mobile Hero Banner (< 670px): Perfect 1:1 Aspect Ratio (485x485 Mobile Artwork) */
@media (max-width: 670px) {
  .hero-banner-slider {
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1 !important;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-slider-dots {
    bottom: 12px;
    padding: 0.22rem 0.5rem;
    gap: 0.3rem;
  }

  .hero-slider-dots .hero-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
  }

  .hero-slider-dots .hero-dot.is-active {
    width: 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Lead Capture Form - Positioned on Right Side in Banner
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-form-layer {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-form-layer .hero-form-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1320px;
    padding-left: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    padding-right: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  }

  .hero-form-layer .form-container {
    pointer-events: auto;
    margin: 0 0 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
  }

  .hero-form-layer .form-container .form-title {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero-form-layer .form-container .form-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-form-layer .form-container .form-grid {
    gap: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
  }

  .hero-form-layer .form-container .form-control {
    height: 35px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem !important;
  }

  .hero-form-layer .form-container .checkbox-container {
    margin-top: 0.55rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero-form-layer .form-container .checkbox-group label {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    line-height: 1.28 !important;
  }

  .hero-form-layer .form-container #submitBtn,
  .hero-form-layer .form-container .default-btn {
    height: 38px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    padding: 0.35rem 2rem !important;
  }
}

/* On Tablet & Mobile (<= 991px): Form flows cleanly below the banner */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-form-layer {
    position: static;
    display: block;
    pointer-events: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #062321 0%, #031614 100%);
    padding: 2.25rem 1rem 3rem;
  }

  .hero-form-layer .form-container {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 520px;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Compact Hero Right-Side Lead Capture Form (Dark Theme Glassmorphism) */
.hero-form-card {
  background: rgba(6, 28, 26, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.38);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-form-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.hero-form-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.95) 0%, rgba(8, 48, 45, 0.95) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--iim-gold);
}

.hero-form-badge {
  background: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.22);
  color: #f7ba31;
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.5);
  padding: 0.14rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-form-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero-form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #b0d8d2;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-form-body {
  padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem 0.85rem;
}

.hero-form-body .form-label {
  color: #c4e5e0;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.18rem;
}

.hero-form-body .form-control-custom,
.hero-form-body .form-select-custom {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-form-body .form-control-custom::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.hero-form-body .form-control-custom:focus,
.hero-form-body .form-select-custom:focus {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--iim-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.28);
  outline: none;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-form-body .form-select-custom option {
  background-color: #062321;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-form-body .form-check-label {
  color: #9ec5bf !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-form-body .btn-iim-gold {
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.hero-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 650px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Dedicated Modern Inner Page Banner & Breadcrumb Component
   ========================================================================== */
.page-inner-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
  background-color: #031614;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.25);
}

/* Background Campus Architecture Layer */
.page-inner-banner .inner-banner-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../img/campus_hero.jpg');
  background-position: center 30%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.22;
  filter: brightness(0.85) contrast(1.1);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Dark Luxury Radial Overlay */
.page-inner-banner .inner-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 40%, rgba(13, 59, 55, 0.9) 0%, rgba(6, 35, 33, 0.93) 55%, rgba(2, 19, 18, 0.97) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Ambient Gold & Teal Lighting Accents */
.page-inner-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.12) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-inner-banner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(32, 163, 193, 0.12) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-inner-banner .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Breadcrumb Styling */
.inner-banner-breadcrumb .breadcrumb {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.inner-banner-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.inner-banner-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.inner-banner-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--iim-gold);
}

.inner-banner-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
  content: "/";
  color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.7);
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.inner-banner-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Inner Banner Rankings & Recognition Strip */
.inner-banner-strip-wrapper {
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.inner-banner-strip-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Inner Banner Title & Typography */
.inner-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw + 0.5rem, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.24;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.inner-banner-lead {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 0.9vw + 0.1rem, 1.02rem);
  color: #b0e2da;
  line-height: 1.48;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.inner-banner-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  padding: 0.26rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f7ba31;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Banner Feature Points */
.banner-feature-points {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem !important;
}

.banner-feature-points li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #e2f0ee;
  line-height: 1.38;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.banner-feature-points li i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Modern Share Dropdown Menu */
.share-dropdown-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.share-dropdown-menu {
  background: rgba(6, 28, 26, 0.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.4) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  min-width: 210px;
  z-index: 1050;
}

.share-action-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.share-action-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.18) !important;
  color: var(--iim-gold) !important;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Programme Banner CTA Buttons - Exactly Same Height & Compact Font Size */
.slide-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.slide-cta-row .btn-iim-gold,
.slide-cta-row .btn-iim-outline-light,
.slide-cta-row .share-btn {
  height: 42px !important;
  min-height: 42px !important;
  max-height: 42px !important;
  padding: 0 1.35rem !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
}

.slide-cta-row .btn-iim-gold {
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.slide-cta-row .share-btn::after {
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .page-inner-banner {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 1.85rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Single-Row Interactive Programme Specs (Desktop Horizontal Row, Mobile Vertical)
   ========================================================================== */
.programme-specs-timeline-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, #ffffff 0%, #f4f8f7 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.specs-single-row-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Individual Item Wrapper (Holds the box and the trailing divider) */
.specs-row-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 0;
}

.specs-row-item:last-child {
  flex: 1 1 0;
}

/* Equal-Width, Equal-Height Content Card */
.specs-box-card {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  border-top: 3.5px solid var(--iim-teal-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 205px;
}

.specs-row-item:hover .specs-box-card,
.specs-row-item.active .specs-box-card {
  border-top-color: var(--iim-gold);
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* The Vertical Divider Column Between Boxes */
.specs-between-divider {
  position: relative;
  width: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Vertical Divider Line Running Down Between the Boxes */
.specs-between-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.4) 0%, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.75) 30%, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.75) 70%, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.4) 100%);
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Small Circle Positioned Directly ON the Divider Line */
.specs-between-circle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 38%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7ba31 0%, #f3ac17 100%);
  border: 2.5px solid #0E4A46;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.5), inset 0 1px 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 6;
}

.specs-between-circle::after {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0E4A46;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Desktop Hover & Active State: Circle smoothly slides DOWN along vertical divider line */
@media (min-width: 992px) {

  .specs-row-item:hover .specs-between-circle,
  .specs-row-item.active .specs-between-circle {
    transform: translate(-50%, calc(-50% + 28px));
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E4A46 0%, #083330 100%);
    border-color: #f3ac17;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.75);
  }

  .specs-row-item:hover .specs-between-circle::after,
  .specs-row-item.active .specs-between-circle::after {
    background: #f3ac17;
  }
}

/* Typography Inside Box */
.spec-item-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  background: var(--iim-teal-soft);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
}

.spec-item-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.spec-item-meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Responsive Stacking for Tablet & Mobile (Stationary Centered Circle, No Movement) */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .specs-single-row-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .specs-row-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .specs-box-card {
    min-height: auto;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .specs-between-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 44px;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .specs-between-line {
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    height: 100%;
    width: 3px;
  }

  /* Exact center of the divider line on mobile */
  .specs-between-circle {
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important;
    transition: none !important;
    cursor: default;
  }

  /* Disable hover and tap movement on mobile completely */
  .specs-row-item:hover .specs-between-circle,
  .specs-row-item.active .specs-between-circle {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7ba31 0%, #f3ac17 100%) !important;
    border-color: #0E4A46 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.5) !important;
  }

  .specs-row-item:hover .specs-between-circle::after,
  .specs-row-item.active .specs-between-circle::after {
    background: #0E4A46 !important;
  }
}

/* Section Header Structure */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.section-header.text-start {
  text-align: left;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1.6vw + 0.45rem, 1.7rem);
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  background: var(--iim-teal-soft);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.15);
}

.title-underline-gold {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  margin: 0.65rem auto 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.section-header.text-start .title-underline-gold {
  margin: 0.65rem 0 0;
}

.lead-highlight-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-content-card,
.overview-content-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
}

/* About Institute & Programme Overview Section - Sticky Image & Content Layout */
.about-sticky-wrapper,
.overview-sticky-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  align-items: stretch !important;
}

.about-sticky-image-col,
.overview-sticky-image-col {
  position: relative;
}

.about-sticky-image-box,
.overview-sticky-image-box {
  position: -webkit-sticky;
  position: sticky;
  top: 85px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 10;
}

.about-sticky-image-box img,
.overview-sticky-image-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-sticky-image-box:hover img,
.overview-sticky-image-box:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.about-sticky-image-badge,
.overview-sticky-image-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.about-sticky-image-badge i,
.overview-sticky-image-badge i {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--iim-gold);
}

.about-sticky-image-badge-text,
.overview-sticky-image-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-lead-p,
.overview-lead-p {
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.about-content-card p,
.overview-content-card p,
.about-body-p,
.overview-body-p {
  color: #000000;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-align: justify;
}

#overview .about-content-card,
#overview .about-body-p,
#overview .about-content-card p {
  text-align: justify;
}

.about-body-p:last-child,
.overview-body-p:last-child,
.about-content-card p:last-child,
.overview-content-card p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Classic Premium Pro Mirror Effect - Programme Eligibility Module
   ========================================================================== */
.overview-eligibility-mirror {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 1.85rem;
  padding: 1.65rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 0%, rgba(246, 250, 249, 0.88) 45%, rgba(232, 244, 243, 0.7) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 40px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08),
    0 2px 10px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1),
    inset 0 -1px 2px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Mirror Top Brand Gradient Bevel */
.overview-eligibility-mirror::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0E4A46 0%, #f3ac17 50%, #20a3c1 100%);
}

/* Diagonal Specular Mirror Reflection Sheen */
.overview-eligibility-mirror::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 220%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(60deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 32%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 45%,
      rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.1) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 55%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 68%);
  transform: rotate(12deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.overview-eligibility-mirror:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 48px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12),
    0 4px 14px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.06),
    inset 0 1px 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1),
    inset 0 -1px 2px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.45);
}

.overview-eligibility-mirror:hover::after {
  transform: rotate(12deg) translate(6%, 6%);
}

.mirror-content-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.mirror-header-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
}

.mirror-icon-badge {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-teal-primary) 0%, var(--iim-teal-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mirror-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0;
}

.mirror-tag-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.14);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Mirror Glass Eligibility Pillar Cards */
.mirror-pill-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  height: 100%;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 12px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mirror-pill-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--iim-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 20px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.22),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
}

.mirror-pill-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.1) 0%, rgba(32, 163, 193, 0.1) 100%);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mirror-pill-item:hover .mirror-pill-icon {
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  color: var(--iim-gold);
}

.mirror-pill-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mirror-pill-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000000;
}

.mirror-pill-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Mirror Note Box with Gold Amber Glass */
.mirror-note-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.1) 0%, rgba(254, 248, 235, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.mirror-note-icon {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mirror-note-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #000000;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mirror-note-text strong {
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Who Is This Programme For - Unique Executive Persona Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.persona-showcase-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #ffffff 0%, #f4f8f7 100%);
  padding: 40px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.persona-showcase-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.persona-showcase-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.persona-luxury-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 22px 6px 22px 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.05), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Gradient Top Bevel Bar */
.persona-luxury-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--iim-teal-primary) 0%, var(--iim-gold) 100%);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: height 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Watermark Number in Top Right */
.persona-card-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.persona-luxury-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.45);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 45px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12),
    0 0 25px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.12),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
}

.persona-luxury-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
  opacity: 1;
}

.persona-luxury-card:hover .persona-card-watermark {
  color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.18);
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
}

.persona-card-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.persona-icon-halo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-teal-primary) 0%, var(--iim-teal-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.22);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.persona-luxury-card:hover .persona-icon-halo {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-gold) 0%, #d48f07 100%);
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark);
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
}

.persona-tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  background: var(--iim-teal-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.persona-card-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.persona-card-title {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.persona-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Industry Insights - Cardless Executive Panoramic Data Stream
   ========================================================================== */
.industry-insights-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, #0a3d39 0%, #041d1a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.insights-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.09) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(32, 163, 193, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.industry-insights-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.insights-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  background: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Seamless Panoramic Horizon Track (Zero Card Boxes) */
.insights-stream-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.25);
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.insights-stream-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* Vertical Gold Hairline Dividers Between Columns */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .insights-stream-col:not(:last-child) .insights-stream-item {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.22);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .insights-stream-col:nth-child(odd) .insights-stream-item {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.22);
  }

  .insights-stream-col:nth-child(-n+2) .insights-stream-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.22);
    padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .insights-stream-col:not(:last-child) .insights-stream-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.22);
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .insights-stream-item {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.25rem;
  }
}

.insights-stat-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.insights-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 2.6vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffe299 40%, #f3ac17 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.insights-stat-number .stat-unit {
  font-size: 0.68em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.insights-stat-icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.insights-stream-item:hover .insights-stat-icon {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg);
}

.insights-stat-line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.insights-stream-item:hover .insights-stat-line {
  width: 65px;
}

.insights-stat-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.insights-source-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.22);
}

.insights-source-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  opacity: 0.85;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.insights-source-logo-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 36px;
  padding: 0.15rem 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}

.insights-stream-item:hover .insights-source-logo-wrap {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.4));
}

.insights-source-logo,
.insights-source-logo-img {
  height: auto;
  max-height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 175px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.insights-source-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.insights-stream-item:hover .insights-source-badge {
  background: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--iim-gold);
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Rankings, Cards & Feature Modules
   ========================================================================== */
/* Stair Step Progression Cards with Hanging String & Ring */
.stair-step-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 1.85rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.stair-step-col .stair-card {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.stair-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stair-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--iim-teal-primary) 0%, var(--iim-gold) 100%);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.stair-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.25);
}

.stair-card:hover::before {
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--iim-gold);
}

/* Minimalist Hanger Ring & Stem (No bottom clip line) */
.stair-hanger {
  position: absolute;
  top: -26px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.stair-hanger-ring {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--iim-gold);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.stair-hanger-stem {
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.stair-card:hover .stair-hanger-ring {
  border-color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.25);
}

.stair-card:hover .stair-hanger-stem {
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary);
}

.stair-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.stair-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--iim-teal-soft);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.stair-card:hover .stair-icon-box {
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
}

/* Edge Cards Logo Box (Replaces icon on homepage) */
.stair-logo-box {
  height: 48px;
  max-width: calc(100% - 44px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.stair-card:hover .stair-logo-box {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}

.stair-card-img {
  max-height: 44px;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left center;
  display: block;
}

.stair-step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.14);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.stair-card:hover .stair-step-number {
  color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.45);
}

.stair-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.stair-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #000000;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Programme Objectives - Cardless Executive Strategic Stream (Light Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.objectives-stream-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-porcelain, #fbfdfc);
}

.objectives-stream-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .objectives-stream-col-left {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
    padding-right: 2.75rem;
  }

  .objectives-stream-col-right {
    padding-left: 2.75rem;
  }
}

.objectives-stream-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.objectives-stream-col-left .objectives-stream-item:last-child,
.objectives-stream-col-right .objectives-stream-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.objectives-stream-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.obj-stream-icon-badge,
.obj-stream-num-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--iim-teal-primary);
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.objectives-stream-item:hover .obj-stream-icon-badge,
.objectives-stream-item:hover .obj-stream-num-badge {
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  border-color: var(--iim-gold);
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.22);
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
}

.obj-stream-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.obj-stream-title {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.objectives-stream-item:hover .obj-stream-title {
  color: #083330;
}

.obj-stream-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Programme Highlights - Full-Width Architectural Sketch Background Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.highlights-sketch-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #fbfdfc;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48) 50%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58) 100%),
    url('../img/iim-lucknow-sketch.png');
  background-position: center center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-attachment: scroll;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.highlights-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.06);
}

.highlight-sketch-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 14px 4px 14px 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.05);
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.highlight-sketch-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.09);
}

.highlight-sketch-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-teal-primary) 0%, var(--iim-teal-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.18);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.highlight-sketch-item:hover .highlight-sketch-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-gold) 0%, #d48f07 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
}

.highlight-sketch-body {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.highlight-sketch-title {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.highlight-sketch-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Programme Outcomes - Cardless Executive Ledger Architecture
   ========================================================================== */
.outcomes-stream-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #f7faf9;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 15%, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 85%, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%230e4a46' stroke-width='0.6' stroke-opacity='0.08'%3E%3Cpath d='M30 0l30 30-30 30L0 30z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 0l60 60M60 0L0 60' stroke='%23f3ac17' stroke-opacity='0.05'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat, repeat;
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 60px 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.outcome-ledger-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.outcome-ledger-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.45);
  border-bottom-color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
}

.outcome-meta-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.outcome-node-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.05) 0%, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.12) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.15);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04);
}

.outcome-ledger-item:hover .outcome-node-badge {
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  border-color: var(--iim-gold);
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.2);
}

.outcome-roman-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--iim-gold-dark, #b87a04);
}

.outcome-ledger-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.outcome-ledger-title {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.outcome-ledger-item:hover .outcome-ledger-title {
  color: #083330;
}

.outcome-ledger-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Campus Immersion - Full-Width Slanted Divider Architecture
   ========================================================================== */
.immersion-split-section {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.immersion-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0 !important;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .immersion-content-inner {
    padding-left: calc((100vw - 1320px) / 2 + 12px);
    padding-right: 3.5rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1399.98px) {
  .immersion-content-inner {
    padding-left: calc((100vw - 1140px) / 2 + 12px);
    padding-right: 2.75rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .immersion-content-inner {
    padding-left: calc((100vw - 960px) / 2 + 12px);
    padding-right: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .immersion-content-inner {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

.immersion-tag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.immersion-lead-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #111111;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.immersion-expect-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.immersion-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.immersion-feature-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.immersion-icon-node {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08) 0%, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.14) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.15);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.immersion-feature-item:hover .immersion-icon-node {
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  border-color: var(--iim-gold);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.immersion-feature-body strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.immersion-feature-body p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Image Column & SVG Slanted Divider */
.immersion-image-col {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.immersion-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 560px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.immersion-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.immersion-image-wrap:hover .immersion-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.immersion-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 51, 48, 0.08) 0%, rgba(8, 51, 48, 0.4) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* SVG Slanted Cut with Gold Line */
.immersion-slanted-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 120px;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.immersion-image-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 5;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .immersion-image-wrap {
    min-height: 340px;
  }

  .immersion-image-pill {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Programme Fees & Schedule Presentation (Matching Reference Architecture)
   ========================================================================== */
.fees-schedule-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-surface, #ffffff);
}

.fee-presentation-block {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.fee-presentation-block:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.fee-block-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main, #1c2d2a);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.fee-table-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.fee-table-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
}

.fee-structure-table,
.fee-schedule-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.fee-structure-table thead,
.fee-schedule-table thead {
  background: #f4f8f7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.1);
}

.fee-structure-table thead th,
.fee-schedule-table thead th {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0e4a46);
  padding: 1.05rem 1.5rem;
  border: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.fee-structure-table tbody td,
.fee-schedule-table tbody td {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-main, #1c2d2a);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #edf3f1;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.fee-structure-table tbody tr:hover,
.fee-schedule-table tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: #fbfdfc;
}

.td-amount,
.td-inst-amount {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main, #1c2d2a);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.td-date {
  color: var(--text-muted, #536b67);
}

.td-date i {
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0e4a46);
}

/* Total Row in Fee Structure */
.fee-structure-table tr.tr-total {
  background: #edf7f5 !important;
}

.fee-structure-table tr.tr-total td {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
}

.td-total-label {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark, #083330);
}

.td-total-amount {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0e4a46);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Fee Schedule Bottom Total Bar (Matching Reference) */
.fee-schedule-bottom-bar {
  background: #f4f8f7;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.1);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.fee-currency-icon-badge {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.1);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0e4a46);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fee-bottom-total-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main, #1c2d2a);
}

.fee-bottom-total-value {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0e4a46);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Deferment & Policy Cards */
.policy-card-item {
  background: #f8faf9;
  border: 1px solid #e7eee9;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.policy-card-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.06);
}

.policy-dot-badge {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17);
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.policy-card-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-main, #1c2d2a);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .fee-structure-table thead th,
  .fee-schedule-table thead th,
  .fee-structure-table tbody td,
  .fee-schedule-table tbody td,
  .fee-schedule-bottom-bar {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  }

  .fee-schedule-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Admission Process - Pro Classic Architecture
   ========================================================================== */
.admission-process-pro-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-surface, #ffffff);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.admission-track-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Connecting Line on Desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .admission-track-wrapper::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 36px;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--iim-teal-primary) 0%, var(--iim-gold) 50%, var(--iim-teal-primary) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
}

.admission-step-node {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

.admission-node-badge {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 3px solid var(--iim-teal-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.admission-step-node:hover .admission-node-badge {
  border-color: var(--iim-gold);
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.admission-node-icon {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.admission-step-node:hover .admission-node-icon {
  color: var(--iim-gold);
}

.admission-step-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.15);
}

.admission-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Note Callout Card */
.admission-notes-ledger {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--iim-gold);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04);
}

.admission-notes-heading {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.admission-notes-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.admission-notes-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #111111;
}

.admission-notes-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17);
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Section - Pro Classic Architecture
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-classic-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-surface, #ffffff);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-accordion-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.5) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
}

.faq-accordion-button {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary) !important;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.faq-accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04) !important;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08) !important;
}

.faq-accordion-button::after {
  background-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #000000 !important;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.faq-num-pill {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .faq-num-pill {
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  color: var(--iim-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Programme Curriculum - Pro Classic Accordion Architecture
   ========================================================================== */
.curriculum-modules-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-subtle, #f0f5f4);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.curriculum-accordion-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.curriculum-accordion-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.curriculum-accordion-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.5) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
}

.curriculum-accordion-button {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
}

.curriculum-accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.06) 0%, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.09) 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12) !important;
}

.curriculum-mod-badge {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.18);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.curriculum-accordion-button:not(.collapsed) .curriculum-mod-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-gold) 0%, #d48f07 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.curriculum-accordion-button .curriculum-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.curriculum-accordion-button:hover .curriculum-card-title {
  color: #062825;
}

.curriculum-accordion-button::after {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 1.25rem;
  height: 1.25rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  content: "";
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%230e4a46'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.curriculum-accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
  transform: rotate(-180deg);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23b78210'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.curriculum-accordion-body {
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.curriculum-table-wrapper {
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.curriculum-table {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.curriculum-table tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.07);
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

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

.curriculum-table tr:hover {
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.03);
}

.curriculum-table td {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.25rem;
}

.curriculum-table td::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.35rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17);
  box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .curriculum-accordion-button {
    padding: 0.95rem 1rem !important;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .curriculum-mod-badge {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .curriculum-accordion-button .curriculum-card-title {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
  }
  .curriculum-table td {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 1.85rem;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }
  .curriculum-table td::before {
    left: 1rem;
  }
}

.ranking-glass-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ranking-glass-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 5px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.ranking-glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.25);
}

.ranking-glass-card:hover::before {
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  width: 8px;
}

.ranking-rank-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--iim-teal-soft);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.ranking-source {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ranking-detail {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Why Choose IIM Lucknow - Split Fixed Image Layout */
.why-choose-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-porcelain);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.why-choose-content-col {
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem 3.5rem clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.why-choose-inner-wrapper {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.why-choose-pointers-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.why-pointer-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-pointer-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.why-pointer-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  min-width: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--iim-teal-soft);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.why-pointer-item:hover .why-pointer-icon {
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
}

.why-pointer-body {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.why-pointer-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.why-pointer-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Right Media Col with Background */
.why-choose-media-col {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
}

.why-choose-bg-fixed {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url('../img/why-choose-iim-home.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 20%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-attachment: scroll;
}

.why-choose-bg-fixed::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 0%, transparent 30%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .why-choose-media-col {
    min-height: 440px;
  }

  .why-choose-bg-fixed {
    background-position: center 15%;
  }
}

/* Feature & Benefit Cards */
.feature-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.4);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--iim-teal-soft);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
}

.feature-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.feature-description {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Transformative Learning Matrix */
.learning-pillar-badge {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.learning-pillar-badge:hover {
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.learning-pillar-badge:hover .pillar-icon {
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark);
}

.learning-pillar-badge:hover .pillar-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--iim-teal-soft);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Featured Programme Showcase (Split Card Architecture)
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-programme-showcase {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.featured-programme-showcase::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--iim-teal-primary) 0%, var(--iim-gold) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.featured-programme-showcase:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
}

.programme-showcase-content {
  padding: 3rem 3rem;
}

.programme-showcase-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.programme-showcase-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: #2b3e3a;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.programme-showcase-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f0f4f3;
}

.programme-showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.featured-programme-showcase:hover .programme-showcase-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .programme-showcase-content {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem 2rem;
  }

  .programme-showcase-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .programme-showcase-img-frame {
    min-height: 280px;
    max-height: 360px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Course Detail Cards & Key Metrics
   ========================================================================== */
.course-main-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.15);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-teal-dark) 0%, var(--iim-teal-primary) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.course-badge-highlight {
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.course-specs-bar {
  background: #f8fbfa;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
}

.spec-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.spec-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.spec-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-light);
  display: block;
}

.spec-value {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  display: block;
}

/* Table / Installment Schedule Styles */
.fee-table-custom {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.fee-table-custom th {
  background-color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.fee-table-custom td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.fee-table-custom tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Campus Gallery & Horizontal Image Scroll
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-scroll-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding: 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--iim-gold) var(--bg-subtle);
}

.gallery-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 8px;
}

.gallery-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.gallery-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.gallery-card {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-card {
    flex: 0 0 420px;
  }
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.gallery-card-img {
  height: 240px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.gallery-card-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.gallery-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Interactive Accordion (FAQs)
   ========================================================================== */
.accordion-custom .accordion-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.accordion-custom .accordion-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.3);
}

.accordion-custom .accordion-button {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.accordion-custom .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  background-color: var(--iim-teal-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.accordion-custom .accordion-button::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%230E4A46'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.accordion-custom .accordion-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Floating Action Dock (Call CTA & WhatsApp CTA)
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-cta-dock {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 95px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 1080;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-end;
  transition: bottom 0.3s ease;
}

.floating-cta-btn {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.floating-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-3px);
}

.floating-cta-whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
}

.floating-cta-whatsapp:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

.floating-cta-call {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-gold) 0%, #d89307 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.floating-cta-call:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.5);
}

.floating-cta-inquiry {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-teal-primary) 0%, var(--iim-teal-dark) 100%);
}

.floating-cta-inquiry:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.45);
}

.floating-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 64px;
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.95);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.floating-cta-btn:hover .floating-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Pulsing Badge Indicator */
.pulse-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background-color: var(--iim-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  animation: pulseAnim 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseAnim {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.8);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(243, 172, 23, 0);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Dynamic Footer (Compact & Streamlined)
   ========================================================================== */
#site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--iim-teal-dark) 0%, #051e1c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.75rem 0 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--iim-gold);
}

.footer-logo-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.footer-logo-box img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-heading {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.footer-heading::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--iim-gold);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  /* align-items: center; */
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.footer-bottom-bar a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.footer-bottom-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--iim-gold);
}

/* Accreditation Badges in Footer */
.accreditation-badge-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

.badge-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Modals & Toast Notifications
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-content-custom {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-header-custom {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-teal-dark) 0%, var(--iim-teal-primary) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.modal-header-custom .btn-close {
  filter: invert(1) grayscale(100%) brightness(200%);
}

.form-control-custom,
.form-select-custom {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control-custom:focus,
.form-select-custom:focus {
  border-color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  outline: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mirror Design Styles for Modal and Lead Forms
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-content-mirror {
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(8, 45, 42, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Compact Modal Sizing & Proportions (Size & Width Optimization)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-dialog-compact {
  max-width: 480px !important;
  width: 94% !important;
  margin: 1.75rem auto !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .modal-content-mirror {
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 163, 88, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(6, 36, 33, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(203, 163, 88, 0.2) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .modal-header-custom {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #05221f 0%, #0e4a46 65%, #155e59 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #cba358 !important;
  padding: 1.05rem 1.35rem !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .modal-header-icon-badge {
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(203, 163, 88, 0.25) 0%, rgba(203, 163, 88, 0.08) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 163, 88, 0.45) !important;
  color: #f3ac17 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .modal-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

.modal-subtitle-text {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #d1dedd;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .modal-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.45rem !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .form-row-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .modal-dialog-compact .form-row-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
}

.modal-dialog-compact .form-label-mirror {
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0e4a46 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .form-control-mirror {
  height: 42px !important;
  padding-left: 36px !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #d4dfdd !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  background: #fdfdfd !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .form-control-mirror:focus {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #0e4a46 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(203, 163, 88, 0.3) !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .form-control-mirror.is-invalid {
  border-color: #dc3545 !important;
  background-color: #fff8f8 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.12) !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .form-control-mirror.is-valid {
  border-color: #198754 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(25, 135, 84, 0.08) !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact select.form-control-mirror,
.modal-dialog-compact .form-select-mirror {
  appearance: none !important;
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  -moz-appearance: none !important;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' fill='%230e4a46' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M7.247 11.14 2.451 5.658C1.885 5.013 2.345 4 3.204 4h9.592a1 1 0 0 1 .753 1.659l-4.796 5.48a1 1 0 0 1-1.506 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-position: right 14px center !important;
  background-size: 11px !important;
  padding-right: 32px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact select.form-control-mirror option {
  color: #1a3835;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 10px;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .input-icon-group .input-icon {
  left: 11px !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  color: #8da19e !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .input-icon-group:focus-within .input-icon {
  color: #0e4a46 !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .form-check {
  margin-top: 0.65rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .form-check-input {
  cursor: pointer;
  border-color: #0e4a46;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .form-check-input:checked {
  background-color: #0e4a46;
  border-color: #0e4a46;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .form-check-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  color: #495057 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .btn-submit-lead {
  height: 46px !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  border-radius: 9px !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  min-width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5b72e 0%, #d89614 100%) !important;
  color: #062421 !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(216, 150, 20, 0.35) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .btn-submit-lead:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffc547 0%, #e5a41e 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1.5px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(216, 150, 20, 0.45) !important;
  color: #062421 !important;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .btn-submit-lead:active {
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(216, 150, 20, 0.3) !important;
}

.modal-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 0.55rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.modal-dialog-compact .btn-submit-wrapper {
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.modal-header-icon-badge {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.mirror-form-container {
  position: relative;
}

.form-label-mirror {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark, #082d2a);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: block;
}

.input-icon-group {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-icon-group .input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  color: #7b9491;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.input-icon-group:focus-within .input-icon {
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0E4A46);
}

.form-control-mirror {
  padding-left: 42px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #d4dfdd !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  color: #1a3835 !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.form-control-mirror:focus {
  border-color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0E4A46) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12) !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.form-control-mirror.is-invalid {
  border-color: #dc3545 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.12) !important;
}

.form-control-mirror.is-valid {
  border-color: #198754 !important;
}

.field-error-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #dc3545;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.field-error-text.active {
  display: block;
}

.btn-submit-lead {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3ac17 0%, #d48f07 100%) !important;
  color: #082d2a !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
}

.btn-submit-lead:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.5) !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
}

.btn-submit-lead:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Thank You Page Mirror Pro Plus Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.thank-you-section {
  min-height: 80vh;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #051a18 0%, #082d2a 50%, #0e4a46 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.thank-you-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.12) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.thank-you-card-mirror {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.2);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .thank-you-card-mirror {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

.success-icon-badge {
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #198754 0%, #11653e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(25, 135, 84, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  animation: bounceInSuccess 0.8s ease;
}

@keyframes bounceInSuccess {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.3);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }

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

.thank-you-brochure-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbfdfc 0%, #f1f8f7 100%);
  border: 1.5px dashed #0E4A46;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.thank-you-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e0ebe9;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.thank-you-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  border-color: #f3ac17;
}

.thank-you-step-num {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0E4A46);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.toast-container-custom {
  position: fixed;
  top: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  z-index: 2100;
}

.toast-custom {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--iim-olive);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  min-width: 320px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  animation: slideInRight 0.3s ease-out;
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from {
    transform: translateX(100%);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Responsive Layout Optimizations
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .desktop-nav-menu {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-slider-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
  }

  .hero-carousel-wrapper {
    min-height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-slide-content {
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .hero-form-card {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }

  .about-content-card,
  .overview-content-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
  }

  .about-lead-p,
  .overview-lead-p {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .about-body-p,
  .overview-body-p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .about-sticky-image-box,
  .overview-sticky-image-box {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-sticky-image-box img,
  .overview-sticky-image-box img {
    height: 320px;
  }

  .why-choose-content-col {
    padding: 2.75rem 2rem;
  }

  .why-choose-media-col {
    min-height: 340px;
  }

  .why-choose-bg-fixed {
    background-attachment: scroll;
  }

  .floating-cta-dock {
    bottom: 85px;
    right: 18px;
  }

  .floating-cta-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .header-topbar {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
  }

  .header-topbar .container {
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .hero-floating-stat-badge {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    left: auto;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .about-content-card,
  .overview-content-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .overview-eligibility-mirror {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 1.35rem;
  }

  .mirror-pill-item {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .about-lead-p,
  .overview-lead-p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }

  .about-body-p,
  .overview-body-p {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .about-sticky-image-box img,
  .overview-sticky-image-box img {
    height: 260px;
  }

  .why-choose-content-col {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .why-pointer-item {
    padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.95rem;
  }

  .why-choose-media-col {
    min-height: 280px;
  }

  .course-card-header {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .course-specs-bar {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .header-topbar {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0;
  }

  .header-topbar a {
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }

  .hero-slide-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .hero-slide-points li {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .hero-form-header {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem 0.9rem;
  }

  .hero-form-body {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.1rem;
  }

  .about-content-card,
  .overview-content-card {
    padding: 1.15rem 0.95rem;
  }

  .overview-eligibility-mirror {
    padding: 1.1rem 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 1.15rem;
  }

  .mirror-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .mirror-pill-item {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .about-lead-p,
  .overview-lead-p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .about-body-p,
  .overview-body-p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .about-sticky-image-box img,
  .overview-sticky-image-box img {
    height: 210px;
  }

  .about-sticky-image-badge,
  .overview-sticky-image-badge {
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .why-choose-content-col {
    padding: 1.75rem 0.85rem;
  }

  .why-pointer-item {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.85rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .why-pointer-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    min-width: 34px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .why-pointer-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .why-pointer-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .why-choose-media-col {
    min-height: 240px;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .btn-iim-gold:not(.btn-iim-sm),
  .btn-iim-teal,
  .btn-iim-outline:not(.btn-iim-sm) {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .gallery-card {
    flex: 0 0 290px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Programme Sticky Anchor Navigation Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.programme-anchor-nav {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.1);
  z-index: 990;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.programme-anchor-nav.is-sticky {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.1);
  z-index: 1010;
}

.anchor-nav-spacer {
  display: none;
  width: 100%;
}

.programme-anchor-nav-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  gap: 8px;
}

.anchor-scroll-btn {
  position: relative !important;
  flex: 0 0 32px !important;
  width: 32px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0e4a46);
  color: var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.22);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 20;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.anchor-scroll-btn:hover {
  background: var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17);
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark, #083330);
  border-color: var(--iim-gold);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
}

.anchor-scroll-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  left: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  bottom: -2px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17);
  animation: anchorCuePulse 2s infinite ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

@keyframes anchorCuePulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.anchor-nav-scroll-wrapper {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.2rem;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.anchor-nav-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.anchor-nav-progress-track {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.anchor-nav-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--iim-teal-primary) 0%, var(--iim-gold) 100%);
  transition: width 0.15s ease-out;
}

.anchor-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0 4px;
  margin: 0;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  width: max-content;
  min-width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .anchor-nav-list {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.anchor-nav-item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.anchor-nav-link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main, #1c2d2a);
  padding: 0.38rem 0.62rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  user-select: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.anchor-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0e4a46);
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.06);
}

.anchor-nav-link.active {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0e4a46) !important;
  border-color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0e4a46);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.22);
}

/* Set scroll-margin-top for all targeted sections to ensure perfect offset */
#overview,
#who-is-for,
#industry-insights,
#advantage,
#objectives,
#highlights,
#outcomes,
#immersion,
#structure,
#certificate,
#fees,
#admission-process,
#directors,
#faqs {
  scroll-margin-top: 135px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Programme Directors - Two-Column Executive Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.director-showcase-wrapper {
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.director-profile-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.05);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.director-profile-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--iim-teal-primary) 0%, var(--iim-gold) 100%);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.director-profile-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.1);
}

.director-meta-col {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.director-avatar-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 176px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.14);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  background: #f4f8f7;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.director-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
}

.director-profile-card:hover .director-avatar-wrapper {
  border-color: var(--iim-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.25);
}

.director-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.director-designation {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #b5800d;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.director-bio-col {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 0.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.director-bio-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: #222222;
  text-align: justify;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.director-bio-text:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.director-bio-text em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #12403c;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .director-meta-col {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.1);
    padding: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .director-bio-col {
    padding: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .director-profile-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .director-avatar-wrapper {
    width: 150px;
    height: 188px;
  }
  .director-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .director-bio-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern Director Profile Modal (Executive Popup Architecture)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-director-pro .modal-dialog {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 1.75rem auto;
}

.modal-director-pro .modal-content {
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.3);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(7, 45, 42, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

/* Modal Hero Header */
.director-modal-header {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #062b27 0%, #0E4A46 55%, #155e59 100%);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem 2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.director-modal-header::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--iim-teal-light) 0%, var(--iim-gold) 50%, var(--iim-teal-light) 100%);
}

.director-modal-header::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-close-director {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.btn-close-director:hover {
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  color: #062b27;
  border-color: var(--iim-gold);
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.08);
}

.director-modal-hero {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.director-modal-avatar-frame {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 130px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  background: #062b27;
}

.director-modal-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
}

.director-modal-avatar-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6px;
  right: 6px;
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.92);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--iim-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.director-modal-intro {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.badge-director-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.16);
  color: #fce19b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.director-modal-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw + 0.5rem, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0.35rem 0 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.director-modal-role {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f7ba31;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.director-modal-institution {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Modal Body */
.director-modal-body {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem !important;
  max-height: calc(85vh - 250px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for Modal Body */
.director-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

.director-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #f4f8f7;
}

.director-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.director-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.4);
}

/* Highlights Grid */
.director-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.director-highlight-card {
  background: #f7faf9;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.director-highlight-card:hover {
  background: #edf5f4;
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.director-highlight-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.1);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.director-highlight-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.director-highlight-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.director-highlight-val {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Bio Section */
.director-bio-section {
  position: relative;
}

.director-bio-heading {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.director-bio-heading i {
  color: var(--iim-gold);
}

.director-bio-lead {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #273e3a;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.director-bio-lead:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.director-bio-lead strong {
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.director-bio-lead em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #12403c;
}

/* Publications Callout */
.director-journal-callout {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.05) 0%, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.08) 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--iim-gold);
  border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.director-journal-callout .journal-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--iim-gold);
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.director-journal-callout h5 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.director-journal-callout p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Modal Footer */
.director-modal-footer {
  background: #f8fbfa;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.09);
  padding: 1rem 2.25rem;
}

.director-footer-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.btn-director-modal-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.2);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-director-modal-close:hover {
  background: #eef4f3;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
  border-color: var(--iim-teal-primary);
}

.btn-director-modal-enquire {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7ba31 0%, var(--iim-gold) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.8);
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.25);
}

.btn-director-modal-enquire:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e39e10 0%, #cf8d07 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .director-modal-header {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .director-modal-avatar-frame {
    width: 100px;
    height: 125px;
  }

  .director-modal-body {
    padding: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  .director-modal-footer {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .director-highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Standardized Lead Capture Form (banner-form-card & form-row-grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.banner-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  padding: 1.65rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 10;
}

.banner-form-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--iim-teal-primary, #0E4A46) 0%, var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17) 100%);
}

.banner-form-card .form-header h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0E4A46);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.form-row-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .form-row-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.form-grid-item .form-control,
.form-grid-item .form-select {
  height: 42px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.2);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-main, #1c2d2a);
  background-color: #fbfdfc;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.form-grid-item .form-control:focus,
.form-grid-item .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0E4A46);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
}

.form-grid-item .form-control::placeholder {
  color: #8c9e9b;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.banner-form-card .form-check {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted, #536b67);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.banner-form-card .form-check-input:checked {
  background-color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0E4A46);
  border-color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0E4A46);
}

.btn-submit-form,
.btn-apply {
  background: var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17);
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark, #083330);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.3);
}

.btn-submit-form:hover,
.btn-apply:hover {
  background: var(--iim-gold-hover, #dc970c);
  color: #000000;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us Page - Pro Classic Prime Architecture & Geometric Aesthetic
   ========================================================================== */
.about-pro-geometric-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 40px 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-geometric-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 15%, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 85%, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.05) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-pro-content-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.3vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0E4A46);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.about-narrative-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04);
}

.about-narrative-p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-main, #1c2d2a);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.about-narrative-p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Image & Accreditations Column */
.about-prime-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-prime-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about-prime-image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-prime-image-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(8, 51, 48, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.about-prime-image-badge i {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-prime-image-badge-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-prime-image-badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* 4 Pro Classic Accreditation Cards - Single Column (1 in each row) */
.about-pro-rank-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.about-pro-rank-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.about-pro-rank-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--iim-teal-primary) 0%, var(--iim-gold) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.about-pro-rank-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
}

.about-pro-rank-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.about-pro-rank-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0E4A46);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-pro-rank-card:hover .about-pro-rank-icon {
  background: var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17);
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark, #083330);
}

.about-pro-rank-info {
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.about-pro-rank-pill {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0E4A46);
  background: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.06);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-pro-rank-val {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark, #083330);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-pro-rank-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted, #536b67);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .about-narrative-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-prime-image-wrapper img {
    height: 200px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mission & Vision Section Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.mission-vision-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mission-vision-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--iim-teal-primary) 0%, var(--iim-gold) 100%);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.mission-vision-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
}

.mission-vision-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mission-vision-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-teal-primary) 0%, var(--iim-teal-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mission-vision-card:hover .mission-vision-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-gold) 0%, #d48f07 100%);
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.mission-vision-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0E4A46);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.mission-vision-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main, #1c2d2a);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Strategic Pillar Cards */
.pillar-glass-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.1);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.pillar-glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.06);
}

.pillar-title-badge {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark, #083330);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.pillar-detail-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted, #536b67);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page - Premium Prime Plus Pro Mirror Effect Architecture
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-pro-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 40px 0 !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-mirror-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 20px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Mirror Light Sheen Sweep Effect */
.contact-mirror-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(60deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 50%,
      transparent 100%);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.75s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}

.contact-mirror-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.45);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08),
    0 0 20px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.1),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
}

.contact-mirror-card:hover::after {
  left: 130%;
  opacity: 1;
}

.contact-mirror-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-teal-primary) 0%, var(--iim-teal-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--iim-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.contact-mirror-card:hover .contact-mirror-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-gold) 0%, #d48f07 100%);
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark);
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
}

.contact-mirror-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark, #083330);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.contact-mirror-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted, #536b67);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-mirror-text a {
  color: var(--iim-teal-primary, #0E4A46);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-mirror-text a:hover {
  color: var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Right Side - Interactive Map Mirror Frame */
.contact-map-mirror-frame {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 35px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-map-mirror-frame:hover {
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
}

.contact-map-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--iim-teal-dark, #083330) 0%, var(--iim-teal-primary, #0E4A46) 100%);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-map-header-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-map-header-title i {
  color: var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.contact-map-link {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.contact-map-link:hover {
  background: var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17);
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark, #083330);
}

.contact-map-iframe-wrapper {
  flex-grow: 1;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 280px;
}

.contact-map-iframe-wrapper iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 280px;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .contact-map-iframe-wrapper,
  .contact-map-iframe-wrapper iframe {
    min-height: 260px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Certificate Presentation Frame
   ========================================================================== */
.certificate-mockup-frame {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.certificate-mockup-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.4);
}

.certificate-mockup-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home Page Lead Form - Premium Prime Plus Pro Mirror Glass Effect
   ========================================================================== */
.form-container {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.35rem 2rem 2.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px -12px rgba(8, 45, 42, 0.38), 0 0 0 1px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  width: 100%;
}

.page-inner-banner .form-container {
  min-height: 530px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.form-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f3ac17 0%, #0E4A46 50%, #f3ac17 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Glass Sheen / Reflection Effect */
.form-container::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.form-container form {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Form Title */
.form-container .form-title {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.form-container .form-title h2 {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #082d2a;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

.form-container .form-title h2::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 42px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f3ac17, #0E4A46);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 6px auto 0;
}

/* Form Grid - Two Column Balanced Layout */
.form-container .form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.05rem 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.form-container .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Form Inputs & Select Elements */
.form-container .form-control {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 46px !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #1c2d2a !important;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.18) !important;
  border-radius: 9px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04) inset !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.form-container .form-control::placeholder {
  color: #728c89 !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.form-container .form-control:hover {
  border-color: rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.4) !important;
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
}

.form-container .form-control:focus {
  border-color: #0E4A46 !important;
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.14) !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

/* Dropdown / Select Styling */
.form-container select.form-control {
  appearance: none !important;
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  -moz-appearance: none !important;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' fill='%230E4A46' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M7.247 11.14 2.451 5.658C1.885 5.013 2.345 4 3.204 4h9.592a1 1 0 0 1 .753 1.659l-4.796 5.48a1 1 0 0 1-1.506 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-position: right 12px center !important;
  background-size: 11px !important;
  padding-right: 30px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.form-container select.form-control option {
  color: #1c2d2a;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px;
}

/* Consent Checkbox */
.form-container .checkbox-container {
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.form-container .checkbox-group label {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 0.55rem !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  color: #3b5552 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.form-container .checkbox-group input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 16px !important;
  height: 16px !important;
  min-width: 16px !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
  accent-color: #0E4A46 !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

/* Submit Button - Brand Gold Gradient Button */
.form-container #submitBtn,
.form-container .default-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7ba31 0%, var(--iim-gold, #f3ac17) 100%) !important;
  color: var(--iim-teal-dark, #082d2a) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.96rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 2.5rem !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.8) !important;
  border-radius: 9px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.4) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  min-width: 200px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.form-container #submitBtn:hover,
.form-container .default-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e39e10 0%, #cf8d07 100%) !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.5) !important;
}

.form-container #submitBtn:active,
.form-container .default-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for Form */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .form-container {
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
    padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  }

  .page-inner-banner .form-container {
    min-height: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .form-container {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

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

  .form-container .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .form-container .form-control {
    height: 44px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  }

  .form-container #submitBtn,
  .form-container .default-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: 46px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   A Glimpse of IIM Lucknow - Infinite Marquee & Lightbox Modal
   ========================================================================== */
.glimpse-section {
  background: #fbfdfc;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.08);
}

/* Decorative Geometric Elements Container */
.glimpse-geo-elements {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.glimpse-geo-elements .geo-shape {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 1. Top-Left Rotated Gold Diamond */
.geo-diamond-gold {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35);
  top: -35px;
  left: 3%;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* 2. Top-Left Dashed Teal Ring */
.geo-ring-teal {
  width: 170px;
  height: 170px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.25);
  top: -45px;
  left: 7%;
}

/* 3. Top-Right Dot Matrix Grid */
.geo-dot-grid-tr {
  width: 130px;
  height: 110px;
  top: 30px;
  right: 4%;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.25) 2px, transparent 2px);
  background-size: 18px 18px;
}

/* 4. Bottom-Right Concentric Circles */
.geo-concentric-br {
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.16);
  bottom: -80px;
  right: 2%;
}

.geo-concentric-br::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 35px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.38);
}

.geo-concentric-br::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.12);
}

/* 5. Bottom-Left Rotated Square Frame */
.geo-polygon-bl {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(14, 74, 70, 0.2);
  bottom: -25px;
  left: 5%;
  transform: rotate(25deg);
}

.geo-polygon-bl::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.3);
  transform: rotate(15deg);
}

/* 6. Precision Crosshair Markers (+) */
.geo-crosshair-1,
.geo-crosshair-2 {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.geo-crosshair-1 {
  top: 18%;
  left: 20%;
}

.geo-crosshair-2 {
  bottom: 22%;
  right: 18%;
}

.geo-crosshair-1::before,
.geo-crosshair-1::after,
.geo-crosshair-2::before,
.geo-crosshair-2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.45);
}

.geo-crosshair-1::before,
.geo-crosshair-2::before {
  top: 9px;
  left: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
}

.geo-crosshair-1::after,
.geo-crosshair-2::after {
  top: 0;
  left: 9px;
  width: 2px;
  height: 20px;
}

.glimpse-marquee-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}

/* Vignette Gradients on edges for smooth fading */
.glimpse-vignette-left,
.glimpse-vignette-right {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 120px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.glimpse-vignette-left {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #fbfdfc 14%, rgba(251, 253, 252, 0) 100%);
}

.glimpse-vignette-right {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #fbfdfc 14%, rgba(251, 253, 252, 0) 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .glimpse-vignette-left,
  .glimpse-vignette-right {
    width: 35px;
  }
}

/* Infinite continuous scroll track */
.glimpse-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  animation: glimpseMarqueeScroll 42s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Pause on hover or when modal is open */
.glimpse-marquee-track:hover,
.glimpse-marquee-track.is-paused {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

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

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

/* Glimpse Card */
.glimpse-card {
  flex: 0 0 320px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(8, 45, 42, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .glimpse-card {
    flex: 0 0 260px;
    width: 260px;
    height: 180px;
  }
}

.glimpse-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(8, 45, 42, 0.22), 0 0 0 2px rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.6);
  border-color: rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.8);
}

.glimpse-img-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.glimpse-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.glimpse-card:hover .glimpse-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.glimpse-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 45, 42, 0.38);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  opacity: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.glimpse-card:hover .glimpse-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.glimpse-zoom-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.glimpse-card:hover .glimpse-zoom-btn {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  background: #f3ac17;
  color: #082d2a;
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.glimpse-modal .modal-dialog {
  max-width: 960px;
}

.glimpse-modal .modal-content {
  background: rgba(8, 45, 42, 0.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(243, 172, 23, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.glimpse-modal-img-container {
  max-height: 75vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.glimpse-modal-img {
  max-height: 70vh;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.glimpse-modal-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.glimpse-modal-nav:hover {
  background: #f3ac17;
  color: #082d2a;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  border-color: #f3ac17;
}

.glimpse-modal-prev {
  left: 15px;
}

.glimpse-modal-next {
  right: 15px;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .glimpse-modal-nav {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .glimpse-modal-prev {
    left: 8px;
  }

  .glimpse-modal-next {
    right: 8px;
  }
}