/* HERO SECTION EXTERNAL STYLES */

        :root {
            --hero-primary-blue: #1a36cc;
            --hero-dark-blue: #0a1145;
            --hero-accent-red: #d31221;
        }

        h1 {
            font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
        }

        .hero-section {
            background: url('../images/hero-bg.png') no-repeat center center;
            background-size: cover;
            min-height: 100vh;
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            align-items: stretch;
        }

        .hero-row-height {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .hero-blue-panel {
            background-color: var(--hero-primary-blue);
            color: white;
            padding: 60px 40px;
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .hero-main-title {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            line-height: 1.1;
            margin-top: 10px;
        }

        .hero-skill-cat-title {
            font-weight: 900;
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            margin-top: 40px;
            border-left: 5px solid white;
            padding-left: 20px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-family: "Big Shoulders", sans-serif;
        }

        .hero-exam-date {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            padding-left: 25px;
            margin-top: 10px;
        }

        /* Badge Logic */
        .hero-badge-box {
            background-color: var(--hero-dark-blue);
            color: white;
            padding: 20px;
            position: absolute;
            top: 10%;
            right: -60px;
            z-index: 10;
            width: 200px;
            text-align: center;
            box-shadow: 5px 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .hero-badge-icon {
            width: 50px;
            height: auto;
            margin: 10px 0;
        }

        .hero-badge-number {
            font-size: 5rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        /* Form Styling */
        .hero-form-container {
            background: white;
            padding: 30px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
            max-width: 420px;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .hero-btn-enquire {
            background-color: var(--hero-accent-red);
            color: white;
            font-weight: bold;
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 12px;
            width: 100%;
            border: none;
            transition: transform 0.2s;
        }

        .hero-btn-enquire:hover {
            background-color: #b00f1b;
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .hero-form-footer {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: #6c757d;
            margin-top: 20px;
            text-align: center;
        }


        /* --- EXTRA SMALL MOBILE (Up to 575px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .hero-section {
                min-height: auto;
            }

            .hero-blue-panel {
                padding: 30px 20px;
                text-align: left;
            }

            .hero-main-title {
                font-size: 1.6rem;
                line-height: 1.2;
            }

            .hero-skill-cat-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
                margin-top: 15px;
                padding-left: 15px;
            }

            /* Badge becomes stacked */
            .hero-badge-box {
                position: relative;
                top: 0;
                right: 0;
                width: 100%;
                margin-top: 20px;
                padding: 15px;
                /* Smaller padding */
                box-shadow: none;
            }

            .hero-badge-number {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
                /* Reduced size */
            }

            /* Form area - MADE SMALLER */
            .hero-right-col {
                padding: 15px !important;
                /* Reduced outer spacing */
            }

            .hero-form-container {
                padding: 15px 20px;
                /* Slimmer padding */
                border-radius: 6px;
                max-width: 340px;
                /* Constrains width so it's not full-screen wide */
                margin: 0 auto;
            }

            .hero-form-header {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
                /* Smaller header */
                margin-bottom: 12px !important;
            }

            .mb-3,
            .mb-4 {
                margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
                /* Tighter spacing between inputs */
            }

            .hero-input,
            .hero-input-addon {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
                padding: 8px 12px;
                /* Smaller touch targets for a compact look */
            }

            .hero-btn-enquire {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
                padding: 8px;
            }
        }

        /* --- TABLET / LARGE MOBILE (576px to 767px) --- */
        @media (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .hero-section {
                min-height: auto;
            }

            .hero-blue-panel {
                padding: 40px 20px;
            }

            .hero-main-title {
                font-size: 1.9rem;
            }

            /* Form area - MADE SMALLER */
            .hero-right-col {
                padding: 20px !important;
            }

            .hero-form-container {
                max-width: 380px;
                /* Keeps form compact on tablets */
                padding: 20px 25px;
                margin: 0 auto;
            }

            .hero-form-header {
                font-size: 1.05rem;
            }

            .hero-input {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
                padding: 10px;
            }
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .hero-main-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }

            .hero-skill-cat-title {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }
        }


        @media (min-width: 1200px) {
            .hero-main-title {
                font-size: 3rem;
            }

            .hero-skill-cat-title {
                font-size: 4.5rem;
            }

            .hero-form-container {
                padding: 40px;
            }
        }




        /* HIGHLIGHT SECTION STYLES */

        #highlight-marquee-container {
            width: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
            /* Hides the scrollbar */
            background-color: #f8f9fa;
            /* Light grey background like your image */
            border-top: 1px solid #0056b3;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #0056b3;
            padding: 10px 0;
            display: flex;
        }

        .highlight-ticker-track {
            display: flex;
            width: max-content;
            animation: highlight-scroll-left 25s linear infinite;
        }

        .highlight-ticker-content {
            white-space: nowrap;
            font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: #1a36cc;
            padding-right: 30px;
        }

        /* Pause animation on hover for accessibility */
        #highlight-marquee-container:hover .highlight-ticker-track {
            animation-play-state: paused;
        }

        /* The horizontal scrolling animation */
        @keyframes highlight-scroll-left {
            0% {
                transform: translateX(0);
            }

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

        /* --- TABLET / LARGE MOBILE (max-width: 767.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            #highlight-marquee-container {
                padding: 8px 0;
                border-top-width: 1px;
                border-bottom-width: 1px;
            }

            .highlight-ticker-content {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
                padding-right: 20px;
            }

            .highlight-ticker-track {
                /* Faster scroll for smaller screens to maintain momentum */
                animation: highlight-scroll-left 15s linear infinite;
            }
        }

        /* --- SMALL MOBILE (max-width: 575.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            #highlight-marquee-container {
                padding: 6px 0;
            }

            .highlight-ticker-content {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
                padding-right: 15px;
                letter-spacing: 0.3px;
            }

            .highlight-ticker-track {
                /* Even faster scroll for tiny screens */
                animation: highlight-scroll-left 12s linear infinite;
            }
        }



        /* SKILLS SECTION EXTERNAL STYLES */
        :root {
            --skills-section-blue: #1d39c4;
            --skills-section-dark-blue: #06113c;
            --skills-section-bright-blue: #1632e6;
            --skills-section-red: #ff3e3e;
        }

        #skills-section-container {
            overflow: hidden;
            padding: 50px;
        }

        .skills-section-bg-blue {
            background-color: var(--skills-section-blue);
            color: white;
        }

        .skills-section-bg-dark {
            background-color: var(--skills-section-dark-blue);
        }

        .skills-section-bg-bright {
            background-color: var(--skills-section-bright-blue);
        }


        .skills-section-title {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: calc(1.5rem + 1vw);
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .skills-section-city {
            color: #a5b4fc;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .skills-section-text-accent {
            color: var(--skills-section-red);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .skills-section-h-title {
            color: var(--skills-section-red);
            font-weight: 800;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }


        .skills-section-top-list li,
        .skills-section-main-list p {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        /* Image Hover & Zoom Logic */
        .skills-section-img-container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .skills-section-zoom-box {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            min-height: 400px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
            transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        }

        .skills-section-fluid-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.8s ease;
        }

        /* The requested Hover Zoom */
        .skills-section-zoom-box:hover .skills-section-fluid-img {
            transform: scale(1.15);
        }

        .skills-section-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0%, transparent 40%);
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-end;
            justify-content: flex-end;
            padding: 30px;
            color: white;
        }

        .skills-section-number {
            display: block;
            font-size: 4rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .skills-section-label {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .skills-section-h-icon {
            width: 32px;
            height: auto;
        }




        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .skills-section-img-container {
                order: -1;
            }

            .skills-section-zoom-box {
                min-height: 300px;
            }

            .skills-section-main-list {
                text-align: left;
            }

            .skills-section-zoom-box {
                transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.05);
            }

            .skills-section-zoom-box:hover {
                transform: translateY(-25px) scale(1.08);
            }
        }

        /* @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .highlight-ticker-content {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
        } */


        /* --- TABLET / LARGE MOBILE (max-width: 767.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            #skills-section-container {
                /* Dramatically reduced from 150px to make the section smaller */
                padding: 50px !important;
            }

            .skills-section-branding,
            .skills-section-courses,
            .skills-section-highlights {
                padding: 20px 15px !important;
                /* Tighter internal spacing */
            }

            /* Keep the zoom effect active but make the box shorter */
            .skills-section-zoom-box {
                min-height: 200px;
                margin-bottom: 10px;
                /* Ensure zoom effect stays active */
                transform: scale(1.02);
            }

            .skills-section-title {
                font-size: 1.25rem;
            }

            .skills-section-number {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
        }

        /* --- SMALL MOBILE (max-width: 575.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            #skills-section-container {
                padding: 50px !important;
            }

            /* Stack blocks with minimal gaps to keep the section height small */
            .skills-section-wrapper .row.g-0>div {
                margin-bottom: 2px;
            }

            .skills-section-branding {
                padding: 15px !important;
            }

            .skills-section-title {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
                margin-bottom: 5px;
            }

            /* Compact the course lists */
            .skills-section-top-list {
                margin-bottom: 10px !important;
            }

            .skills-section-top-list li,
            .skills-section-main-list p {
                font-size: 0.75rem;
                /* Smaller font to save space */
                margin-bottom: 2px !important;
            }

            /* Maintain Zoom Effect Logic */
            .skills-section-zoom-box {
                min-height: 180px;
            }

            .skills-section-zoom-box:active .skills-section-fluid-img {
                transform: scale(1.1);
                /* Touch trigger for zoom on mobile */
            }

            /* Smaller Highlights */
            .skills-section-h-title {
                font-size: 1rem;
                margin-bottom: 10px !important;
            }

            .skills-section-h-item {
                margin-bottom: 8px !important;
                /* Tight spacing */
            }

            .skills-section-h-icon {
                width: 20px;
            }

            .skills-section-overlay {
                padding: 10px;
            }

            .skills-section-number {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
        }





        /* PROGRAMS OFFERED SECTION STYLES */

        :root {
            --programs-offered-blue: #1d39c4;
            --programs-offered-dark-blue: #06113c;
            --programs-offered-accent: #ff3e3e;
        }

        .programs-offered-section-title {
            color: var(--programs-offered-blue);
            font-weight: 700;
            text-decoration: underline;
            font-size: 2.5rem;
        }

        .programs-offered-item {
            border: 1px solid #dee2e6;
            border-radius: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .programs-offered-btn {
            background-color: var(--programs-offered-blue) !important;
            color: white !important;
            padding: 0;
            border-radius: 0;
            box-shadow: none !important;
        }

        .programs-offered-thumb {
            width: 120px;
            height: 80px;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .programs-offered-btn-text {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .programs-offered-body {
            background-color: #fff;
            padding: 30px;
        }

        .programs-offered-content-title {
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .programs-offered-list {
            list-style-type: "• ";
            padding-left: 20px;
            color: var(--programs-offered-blue);
        }

        .programs-offered-action-btn {
            background-color: var(--programs-offered-dark-blue);
            color: white;
            border-radius: 0;
            padding: 8px 25px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
        }

        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .programs-offered-btn-text {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }
        }


        /* --- TABLET / LARGE MOBILE (max-width: 767.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            #programs-offered-main-section {
                padding-top: 2rem !important;
                padding-bottom: 2rem !important;
            }

            .programs-offered-section-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
                margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .programs-offered-thumb {
                width: 80px;
                /* Smaller thumbnail for mobile header */
                height: 60px;
            }

            .programs-offered-btn-text {
                font-size: 1rem;
                line-height: 1.3;
            }

            .programs-offered-body {
                padding: 20px 15px;
            }

            .programs-offered-content-title {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
                text-align: center;
            }

            /* Stack buttons on tablet/mobile */
            .programs-offered-body .d-flex.gap-3 {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 10px !important;
            }

            .programs-offered-action-btn {
                width: 100%;
                text-align: center;
                padding: 10px;
            }
        }

        /* --- SMALL MOBILE (max-width: 575.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .programs-offered-section-title {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }

            .programs-offered-thumb {
                width: 60px;
                /* Ultra compact for small phones */
                height: 50px;
                margin-right: 10px !important;
            }

            .programs-offered-btn-text {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }

            /* Remove the bullet point columns and stack them */
            .programs-offered-list {
                padding-left: 15px;
                margin-bottom: 10px;
            }

            .programs-offered-list li {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
                margin-bottom: 5px;
            }

            /* Make the inner image smaller to save vertical space */
            .programs-offered-main-img {
                max-height: 180px;
                width: 100%;
                object-fit: cover;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
        }




        /* SKILL INDIA SECTION EXTERNAL STYLES */

        :root {
            --skill-india-section-blue: #1d39c4;
            --skill-india-section-dark: #06113c;
        }

        #skill-india-section-main {
            background-color: #f8f9fa;
            /* Light grey background as seen in image */
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        #skill-india-section-main h2 {
            font-size: 75px;
        }

        .skill-india-section-main-title {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            color: var(--skill-india-section-dark);
            line-height: 1.1;
        }

        .skill-india-section-text-blue {
            color: var(--skill-india-section-blue);
            font-weight: 700;
        }


        .skill-india-section-map-container {
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }


        .development-topic{
            padding-top: 150px;
        }

        .skill-india-section-map {
            max-width: 170%;
            height: auto;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
        }

        .skill-india-section-logos-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 45%;
            left: 55%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            width: 60%;
        }

        .skill-india-section-sub-logo {
            max-width: 200px;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .skill-india-section-nsdc-text {
            color: white;
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            margin-top: 5px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        /* Feature Cards */
        .skill-india-section-card {
            position: relative;
            height: 200px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-radius: 4px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .skill-india-section-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        .skill-india-section-card-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .skill-india-section-card-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85));
            padding: 15px 10px;
        }

        .skill-india-section-card-text {
            color: white;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            line-height: 1.3;
            margin-bottom: 0;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        /* --- RESPONSIVENESS --- */

        /* Tablet & Mobile */
        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .skill-india-section-main-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .skill-india-section-card {
                height: 160px;
            }
        }


        /* --- TABLET / LARGE MOBILE (max-width: 767.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            #skill-india-section-main {
                padding: 40px !important;
            }

            .skill-india-section-main-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem !important;
                text-align: center !important;
                line-height: 1.2;
            }

            .skill-india-section-main-title br {
                display: none;
                /* Keep title on fewer lines to save space */
            }

            /* Fix map overflow and center it */
            .skill-india-section-map-container {
                width: 100%;
                text-align: center;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }

            .development-topic{
                padding-top: 0px;
            }

            .skill-india-section-map {
                max-width: 100% !important;
                /* Prevent horizontal scroll */
                height: auto;
            }

            /* Adjust Map Overlay Position */
            .skill-india-section-logos-overlay {
                top: 45%;
                left: 30%;
                width: 90%;
            }

            .skill-india-section-sub-logo {
                max-width: 120px;
            }


            .skill-india-section-card {
                height: 140px;
                /* Slimmer cards */
            }

            .skill-india-section-card-text {
                font-size: 0.7rem;
            }
        }

        /* --- SMALL MOBILE (max-width: 575.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {

            .why-choose-section-container {
                padding: 30px !important;
            }

            #skill-india-section-main {
                padding: 30px !important;
            }

            .skill-india-section-main-title {
                font-size: 1.4rem !important;
                margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            }

            /* Adjust Map Overlay Position */
            .skill-india-section-logos-overlay {
                top: 45%;
                left: 30%;
                width: 90%;
            }

            .skill-india-section-sub-logo {
                max-width: 90px;
            }

            /* Refine the 2x2 Grid */
            .skill-india-section-card {
                height: 130px;
                margin-bottom: 5px;
            }

            .skill-india-section-card-overlay {
                padding: 8px;
            }

            .skill-india-section-card-text {
                font-size: 0.65rem;
                font-weight: 400;
            }

            /* Reduce top padding on the cards column */
            .col-lg-7.pt-5 {
                padding-top: 20px !important;
            }

            .development-topic{
                padding-top: 0px;
            }
        }




        /* WHY CHOOSE SECTION EXTERNAL STYLES */

        :root {
            --why-choose-section-blue: #1d39c4;
            --why-choose-section-navy: #06113c;
            --why-choose-section-grey: #f0f0f0;
        }

        #why-choose-section-container {
            background-color: #ffffff;
        }

        .why-choose-section-main-title {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--why-choose-section-navy);
        }

        .why-choose-section-accent {
            color: var(--why-choose-section-blue);
        }

        /* Equal Height & Width Card Logic */
        .why-choose-section-card {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            height: 100%;
            /* Ensures all cards in the row take full height */
            background-color: var(--why-choose-section-navy);
            border: none;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        /* Image section fixed ratio */
        .why-choose-section-img-wrapper {
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
            /* Keeps images exactly the same size */
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .why-choose-section-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        /* Content Area */
        .why-choose-section-content {
            padding: 0 20px 30px 20px;
            flex-grow: 1;
            /* Pushes content to fill the card height */
            color: #ffffff;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        /* The Number Badge with the specific Cut-out Look */
        .why-choose-section-badge-row {
            margin-top: -30px;
            /* Overlaps the image */
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .why-choose-section-number-badge {
            background-color: var(--why-choose-section-navy);
            color: #ffffff;
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            /* Creating the angled 'cut' effect from image */
            clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 70%, 70% 100%, 0 100%);
        }

        .why-choose-section-card-title {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            line-height: 1.4;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .why-choose-section-card-text {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: #b0b0b0;
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        /* RESPONSIVE FIXES */
        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .why-choose-section-main-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .why-choose-section-card {
                margin-bottom: 1rem;
            }
        }


        /* OUR RECRUITERS SECTION EXTERNAL STYLES */

        :root {
            --our-recruiters-section-blue: #1d39c4;
            --our-recruiters-section-navy: #06113c;
            --our-recruiters-section-light-blue: #91d5ff;
        }

        #our-recruiters-section-wrapper {
            background-color: #ffffff;
        }

        /* Header */
        .our-recruiters-section-header {
            background-color: var(--our-recruiters-section-blue);
            padding: 12px 30px;
            /* Reduced padding for less height */
        }

        .our-recruiters-section-title {
            color: white;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* Logo Grid */
        .col-md-2-4 {
            width: 20%;
            flex: 0 0 auto;
        }

        .our-recruiters-section-logo {
            max-width: 90%;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        /* Mosaic CSS Grid - Reduced Row Height to 130px */
        .our-recruiters-section-mosaic {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 130px);
            /* Height decreased from 180px */
            height: 100%;
        }

        .our-recruiters-section-tile {
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .our-recruiters-section-tile-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .our-recruiters-section-text-tile {
            color: white;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        /* Backgrounds */
        .our-recruiters-section-bg-navy {
            background-color: var(--our-recruiters-section-navy);
        }

        .our-recruiters-section-bg-blue {
            background-color: var(--our-recruiters-section-blue);
        }

        .our-recruiters-section-bg-black {
            background-color: #000000;
        }

        .our-recruiters-section-bg-light-blue {
            background-color: var(--our-recruiters-section-light-blue);
            color: var(--our-recruiters-section-navy);
        }

        /* Responsive Fixes */
        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .col-md-2-4 {
                width: 33.33%;
            }

            .our-recruiters-section-mosaic {
                grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 110px);
            }
        }

        /* --- TABLET / LARGE MOBILE (max-width: 767.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            #our-recruiters-section-wrapper {
                padding-top: 0 !important;
                /* Remove top padding as header is full width */
            }

            .our-recruiters-section-header {
                padding: 10px 20px;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .our-recruiters-section-title {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }

            /* Adjust Logo Grid for Tablet (4 logos per row) */
            .col-md-2-4 {
                width: 25% !important;
                padding: 10px !important;
            }

            .our-recruiters-section-logo {
                max-width: 80%;
            }

            /* Mosaic adjustments */
            .our-recruiters-section-mosaic {
                grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 100px);
            }

            .our-recruiters-section-text-tile {
                font-size: 0.75rem;
                padding: 5px !important;
            }
        }

        /* --- SMALL MOBILE (max-width: 575.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {

            /* Logo Grid for Small Phones (3 logos per row) */
            .col-md-2-4 {
                width: 33.33% !important;
                padding: 8px !important;
            }

            .our-recruiters-section-logo-container {
                padding: 15px 5px !important;
            }

            .our-recruiters-section-logo {
                max-width: 90%;
                filter: grayscale(20%);
                /* Optional: cleaner look for diverse logos */
            }

            /* Refined Mosaic for Mobile Viewport */
            .our-recruiters-section-mosaic {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                /* 2 columns for better fit */
                grid-template-rows: repeat(5, 85px);
                /* Slightly shorter tiles */
            }

            /* Hide specific tiles if they make the section too long on mobile */
            .our-recruiters-section-mosaic .our-recruiters-section-tile:nth-child(n+9) {
                display: none;
            }

            .our-recruiters-section-tile {
                height: 85px !important;
                border: 0.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            }

            .our-recruiters-section-text-tile span {
                line-height: 1.2;
                display: block;
            }

            /* Highlight the 100+ Corporate Partners tile */
            .our-recruiters-section-bg-light-blue h4 {
                font-size: 1.2rem !important;
            }

            .our-recruiters-section-bg-light-blue p {
                font-size: 0.6rem !important;
            }
        }


        /* ELIGIBILITY SECTION STYLES */

        #eligibility-section-wrapper {
            background-image: url('../images/eligibility-bg.jpg');
            /* Campus background from image_5f1282.png */
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            min-height: 100vh;
        }

        /* Colors */
        .eligibility-section-hero-content {
            /* background: rgba(29, 57, 196, 0.2); */
            /* Slight tint for text readability */
        }

        .bg-blue {
            background-color: #1d39c4;
        }

        .bg-navy {
            background-color: #06113c;
        }

        .bg-light-blue {
            background-color: rgba(145, 213, 255, 0.9);
        }

        /* Typography */
        .eligibility-section-main-title {
            font-family: "Big Shoulders", sans-serif;
            line-height: 0.9;
        }

        /* Exam Fee Block */
        .eligibility-section-fees-row {
            max-width: 350px;
        }

        .eligibility-section-fee-label {
            width: 50%;
        }

        .eligibility-section-register-btn {
            width: 50%;
        }

        /* Specs and Icons */
        .eligibility-section-details-panel {
            color: white;
        }

        .eligibility-section-specs-grid {
            background-color: #06113c;
        }

        .eligibility-section-spec-item {
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .eligibility-section-topics {
            background-color: #1d39c4;
        }

        .eligibility-section-blue-bar {
            height: 35px;
            background-color: #1d39c4;
        }

        /* Eligibility Criteria */
        .eligibility-section-toggle-circle {
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 0.7rem;
        }

        .eligibility-section-criteria-tab {
            color: #06113c
        }

        /* Ensure content box is hidden by default when d-none is applied */
        .eligibility-section-criteria-body.d-none {
            display: none !important;
        }

        /* Optional: Smooth rotation for chevrons */
        .bi-chevron-down,
        .bi-chevron-right {
            transition: transform 0.2s ease;
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            #eligibility-section-wrapper {
                background-image: none;
                background-color: #1d39c4;
            }

            .eligibility-section-details-panel {
                background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            }

            .eligibility-section-main-title {
                font-size: 4rem;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .eligibility-section-fees-row {
                margin: 0 auto;
            }
        }

        /* --- TABLET / LARGE MOBILE (max-width: 767.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            #eligibility-section-wrapper {
                min-height: auto;
                padding-bottom: 40px;
            }

            .eligibility-section-hero-content {
                padding: 40px 20px !important;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .eligibility-section-exam-info h4 {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }

            .eligibility-section-main-title {
                font-size: 3.5rem !important;
                margin-bottom: 30px !important;
            }

            /* Keep the fee and register button side-by-side but slightly smaller */
            .eligibility-section-fees-row {
                max-width: 100%;
                margin: 0 auto;
            }

            .eligibility-section-details-panel {
                padding: 20px !important;
            }

            .eligibility-section-specs-grid {
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }

            .eligibility-section-spec-item {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
                padding: 12px 10px !important;
            }
        }

        /* --- SMALL MOBILE (max-width: 575.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .eligibility-section-main-title {
                font-size: 2.8rem !important;
            }

            /* Adjusted Fee block for small screens */
            .eligibility-section-fee-label h2 {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }

            .eligibility-section-register-btn h3 {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }

            /* Specs Grid labels */
            .eligibility-section-spec-item span:first-child {
                font-weight: 400;
                opacity: 0.9;
            }

            .eligibility-section-spec-item span.text-end {
                font-weight: 700;
            }

            /* Topic list adjustments */
            .eligibility-section-topics {
                padding: 15px !important;
                border-radius: 4px;
            }

            .eligibility-section-topics p {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
                margin-bottom: 8px !important;
                display: block !important;
                border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
                padding-bottom: 4px;
            }

            /* Criteria Accordion Styling */
            .eligibility-section-criteria-container {
                margin-top: 20px !important;
            }

            .eligibility-section-criteria-tab {
                padding: 12px !important;
            }

            .eligibility-section-criteria-tab .small {
                font-size: 0.75rem;
                max-width: 80%;
                line-height: 1.2;
            }

            .eligibility-section-criteria-body {
                font-size: 0.8rem !important;
                line-height: 1.5;
            }

            /* Hide the decorative icon list on small mobile to save space */
            .col-md-5.bg-light-blue {
                display: none !important;
            }
        }



        /* APPLICATION PROCESS SECTION STYLES */

        #application-process-section-wrapper {
            background-color: #4a0000;
            /* Deep maroon/red background */
            color: #ffffff;
            font-family: sans-serif;
        }

        .application-process-section-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: #ff3131;
            /* Bright red title */
        }

        .application-process-section-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        /* Card Styling */
        .application-process-section-step-card {
            background-color: #ff0000;
            /* Solid red card */
            border: none;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .application-process-section-text {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            line-height: 1.3;
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        /* Staircase effect for desktop */
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .h-step-1 {
                height: 160px;
            }

            .h-step-2 {
                height: 210px;
            }

            .h-step-3 {
                height: 260px;
            }

            .h-step-4 {
                height: 310px;
            }

            .h-step-5 {
                height: 360px;
            }
        }

        /* Adjustments for smaller screens */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .application-process-section-step-card {
                height: auto !important;
                margin-bottom: 10px;
            }
        }

        .application-process-section-step-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        /* --- TABLET / LARGE MOBILE (max-width: 767.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            #application-process-section-wrapper {
                padding: 40px 0 !important;
            }

            .application-process-section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
                text-align: center;
                margin-bottom: 30px !important;
            }

            .application-process-section-subtitle {
                text-align: center;
                margin-bottom: 25px;
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }

            /* Reset staircase height and add uniform spacing */
            .application-process-section-step-card {
                height: 100% !important;
                /* Forces cards in the same row to match height */
                padding: 20px !important;
                margin-bottom: 0;
                /* Let the grid gutter handle spacing */
                border-left: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
                /* Visual indicator of flow */
            }

            /* Improve row spacing for stacked elements */
            .row.g-3 {
                --bs-gutter-y: 1rem;
            }
        }

        /* --- SMALL MOBILE (max-width: 575.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            #application-process-section-wrapper {
                padding: 30px 10px !important;
            }

            .application-process-section-title {
                font-size: 1.75rem;
            }

            /* Convert steps into a clear vertical timeline appearance */
            .application-process-section-step-card {
                padding: 15px !important;
                background-color: #d40000;
                /* Slightly darker red for better contrast on small screens */
            }

            .application-process-section-step-card h4 {
                font-size: 1.25rem;
                color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
            }

            .application-process-section-step-card h5 {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
                margin-bottom: 8px !important;
                letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            }

            .application-process-section-text {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
                line-height: 1.4;
                opacity: 1;
                /* Full opacity for better readability on small screens */
            }

            /* Ensure the "How to Apply" text doesn't take too much space */
            .col-lg-2.mb-4 {
                margin-bottom: 20px !important;
            }
        }


        /* STUDENT TESTIMONIAL SECTION STYLES */

        #students-testimonial-section-wrapper {
            background-color: #7a0000;
            /* Deep dark red background */
            color: #ffffff;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .students-testimonial-section-main-title {
            font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
            line-height: 0.85;
            /* font-weight: 700; */
            color: #ffffff;
            /* Default color for 'testimonials' */
        }

        /* Specific red color for the word 'Student' */
        .students-testimonial-text-red {
            color: #ff4d4d;
        }

        .students-testimonial-section-quote-container {
            padding: 0 40px;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin-top: 2rem;
        }

        .students-testimonial-section-text {
            font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
            line-height: 1.4;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        /* Image-based Quote Styles */
        .students-testimonial-section-img-left,
        .students-testimonial-section-img-right {
            position: absolute;
            width: 120px;
            height: auto;
            opacity: 0.5;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .students-testimonial-section-img-left {
            top: -40px;
            left: -100px;
        }

        .students-testimonial-section-img-right {
            bottom: -50px;
            right: -100px;
        }

        .students-testimonial-section-name {
            color: #ff4d4d;
        }

        .students-testimonial-section-batch {
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        /* Center Bottom Link Styling */
        .students-testimonial-section-link {
            background-color: #4a0000;
            color: #ff4d4d;
            padding: 8px 25px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            display: inline-block;
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        /* Responsiveness */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .students-testimonial-section-img-left {
                left: -30px;
                width: 80px;
            }

            .students-testimonial-section-img-right {
                right: -30px;
                width: 80px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {

            .students-testimonial-section-img-left,
            .students-testimonial-section-img-right {
                display: none;
            }

            .students-testimonial-section-main-title {
                text-align: center !important;
                /* Center title only on mobile for better flow */
            }
        }

        /* --- TABLET / LARGE MOBILE (max-width: 767.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            #students-testimonial-section-wrapper {
                padding: 40px 15px !important;
            }

            .students-testimonial-section-main-title {
                font-size: 3.5rem;
                /* Reduced but still impactful */
                text-align: center !important;
                margin-bottom: 30px !important;
            }

            .students-testimonial-section-quote-container {
                padding: 0 10px;
                margin-top: 1rem;
                border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 77, 77, 0.3);
                /* Subtle divider instead of quote imgs */
                padding-top: 30px;
            }

            .students-testimonial-section-text {
                text-align: center !important;
                font-size: 1.15rem;
                line-height: 1.5;

                br {
                    display: none;
                    /* Remove forced line breaks for fluid text */
                }
            }

            .students-testimonial-section-author {
                margin-top: 20px;
            }

            .students-testimonial-section-link {
                width: 100%;
                /* Full width button for easier tapping */
                max-width: 280px;
                text-align: center;
            }
        }

        /* --- SMALL MOBILE (max-width: 575.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            #students-testimonial-section-wrapper {
                padding: 30px 10px !important;
            }

            .students-testimonial-section-main-title {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
            }

            .students-testimonial-section-text {
                font-size: 1rem;
                font-weight: 300;
                letter-spacing: 0.2px;
            }

            .students-testimonial-section-name {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }

            .students-testimonial-section-batch {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }

            /* Add a small decorative red dash for style */
            .students-testimonial-section-author::before {
                content: "";
                display: block;
                width: 30px;
                height: 2px;
                background-color: #ff4d4d;
                margin: 0 auto 15px auto;
            }

            .students-testimonial-section-link {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
                padding: 12px 20px;
            }
        }


        /* FOREIGN COLLABORATORS ICON SECTION STYLES */

        #foreign-collaborators-icon-section-wrapper {
            background-color: #ffffff;
            border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeeee;
        }

        .foreign-collaborators-icon-section-img {
            max-height: 150px;
            /* Limits logo height for a uniform look */
            width: auto;
        }

        .foreign-collaborators-icon-section-img:hover {
            filter: grayscale(0%);
            opacity: 1;
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        /* Responsive adjustments for smaller screens */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .foreign-collaborators-icon-section-img {
                max-height: 50px;
                margin-bottom: 10px;
            }
        }


        /* --- TABLET / LARGE MOBILE (max-width: 767.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            #foreign-collaborators-icon-section-wrapper {
                /* padding: 30px 0 !important; */
            }

            /* Create consistent spacing between stacked logos */
            .row.g-4 {
                --bs-gutter-y: 2rem;
                --bs-gutter-x: 1.5rem;
            }

            .foreign-collaborators-icon-section-img {
                max-height: 80px;
                /* Slightly taller than previous mobile height for better visibility */
                width: auto;
                max-width: 85%;
                /* Prevents horizontal stretching */
                margin: 0 auto;
                opacity: 0.9;
            }
        }

        /* --- SMALL MOBILE (max-width: 575.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            #foreign-collaborators-icon-section-wrapper {
                /* padding: 25px 15px !important; */
            }

            /* Ensure logos stay in a clean 2-column grid */
            .col-6 {
                display: flex;
                align-items: center;
                justify-content: center;
                padding: 10px !important;
            }

            .foreign-collaborators-icon-section-img {
                max-height: 65px;
                max-width: 100%;
                object-fit: contain;
                filter: grayscale(30%);
                transition: filter 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
            }

            /* Better touch feedback for mobile */
            .foreign-collaborators-icon-section-img:active {
                filter: grayscale(0%);
                transform: scale(0.95);
            }
        }


        /* FACILITIES SECTION STYLES */

        #facilities-section-wrapper {
            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
            background-color: #F6F6F6;

        }

        /* Left Sidebar Styling */
        .facilities-section-sidebar {
            background-color: #a51c1c;
            /* Darker red from the design */
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .facilities-section-title {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .facilities-section-item-title {
            color: #ff4d4d;
            /* Bright red text for titles */
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: bold;
            margin-bottom: 2px;
        }

        .facilities-section-item-text {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            line-height: 1.3;
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        /* Grid Box Styling */
        .facilities-section-stat {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .facilities-section-campus-label {
            font-size: 2rem;
        }

        /* Image Handling */
        .facilities-section-img-full {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
            min-height: 250px;
            /* Ensures visibility on mobile */
        }

        .bg-maroon {
            background-color: #7a0000;
            color: white;
        }

        /* Responsive Overrides */
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .facilities-section-img-full {
                min-height: auto;
            }

            /* Forces the grid to maintain height proportions on desktop */
            .col-lg-9>.row {
                height: 100%;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 767px) {

            .facilities-section-stat,
            .facilities-section-campus-label {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .facilities-section-sidebar {
                padding: 30px 20px !important;
            }
        }

        /* --- TABLET / LARGE MOBILE (max-width: 767.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
           
            #facilities-section-wrapper .row.g-0.p-5 {
                padding: 50px;
            }

            .facilities-section-sidebar {
                order: 1;
                /* Keep list at the top or bottom based on preference, here top */
                padding: 40px 25px !important;
            }

            .facilities-section-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
                text-align: center;
                margin-bottom: 30px !important;
            }

            .facilities-section-item-title {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
                margin-bottom: 5px;
            }

            .facilities-section-item-text {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }

            /* Stats Blocks */
            .col-md-3.bg-danger {
                padding: 30px !important;
                text-align: center;
                border-start: none !important;
                border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            }

            .facilities-section-stat {
                font-size: 2rem;
                margin-bottom: 10px;
            }

            /* Campus Life Overlay */
            .campus-life {
                padding: 20px !important;
            }

            .campus-life h2 {
                padding-top: 10px !important;
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
        }

        /* --- SMALL MOBILE (max-width: 575.98px) --- */
        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            #facilities-section-wrapper{
                padding: 50px;
            }
            .facilities-section-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }

            /* List styling for tight spaces */
            .facilities-section-sidebar ul li {
                border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
                padding-bottom: 15px;
                margin-bottom: 15px !important;
            }

            .facilities-section-sidebar ul li:last-child {
                border-bottom: none;
            }

            /* Images */
            .facilities-section-img-full {
                min-height: 200px;
            }

            /* Stat blocks height */
            .col-md-3.bg-danger {
                min-height: 180px;
            }

            .facilities-section-stat {
                font-size: 1.75rem;
            }

            .facilities-section-campus-label {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }

            /* Overlay adjustments */
            .campus-life {
                background: rgba(122, 0, 0, 0.9) !important;
                /* Increase opacity for readability */
            }
        }