/* =========================================
ROOT VARIABLES
========================================= */

:root{

    --primary:#8B2E08;
    --secondary:#0F766E;
    --accent:#F59E0B;

    --dark:#0F172A;
    --text:#64748B;

    --white:#ffffff;

    --bg:#F8FAFC;

    --border:#E2E8F0;

    --gradient:
    linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #8B2E08,
        #C2410C,
        #F59E0B
    );

    --shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(139,46,8,.10);

    --radius:28px;

}

/* =========================================
RESET
========================================= */

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

html{
    scroll-behavior:smooth;
}

body{

    font-family:
    'Plus Jakarta Sans',
    sans-serif;

    background:var(--bg);

    color:var(--dark);

    overflow-x:hidden;

}

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

a{
    text-decoration:none;
}

ul{
    list-style:none;
}

.container{

    width:min(1280px,92%);

    margin:auto;

}

/* =========================================
GLOBAL
========================================= */

.section-heading{

    text-align:center;

    margin-bottom:70px;

}

.section-heading span{

    display:inline-block;

    padding:12px 20px;

    border-radius:999px;

    background:white;

    color:var(--primary);

    font-size:.8rem;

    font-weight:700;

    letter-spacing:1px;

    margin-bottom:18px;

    border:
    1px solid var(--border);

}

.section-heading h2{

    font-size:
    clamp(2.8rem,5vw,5rem);

    line-height:1.05;

    font-weight:800;

    letter-spacing:-2px;

    margin-bottom:18px;

}

.section-heading p{

    max-width:750px;

    margin:auto;

    color:var(--text);

    line-height:1.9;

}

.gradient-text {

    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #8B2E08,
        #C2410C,
        #F59E0B
    );

    background-size: 100%;

    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;

    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;

    display: inline-block;

}
/* Fix gradient heading text */

.section-heading h2 .gradient-text{

    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #8B2E08,
        #C2410C,
        #F59E0B
    ) !important;

    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    background-clip: text !important;

    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
    color: transparent !important;

    display: inline !important;

    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;

    border: none !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;

}

/* =========================================
BUTTONS
========================================= */

.btn-primary{

    border:none;

    background:var(--gradient);

    color:white;

    padding:16px 30px;

    border-radius:999px;

    cursor:pointer;

    font-weight:700;

    transition:.35s;

}

.btn-primary:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-4px);

    box-shadow:
    0 20px 40px rgba(139,46,8,.20);

}

.btn-secondary{

    background:white;

    color:var(--dark);

    border:
    1px solid var(--border);

    padding:16px 30px;

    border-radius:999px;

    font-weight:700;

    transition:.35s;

}

.btn-secondary:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-4px);

}

/* =========================================
NAVBAR
========================================= */

.navbar{

    position:fixed;

    top:20px;

    left:50%;

    transform:translateX(-50%);

    width:min(1300px,95%);

    z-index:9999;

}

.nav-container{

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    justify-content:space-between;

    gap:20px;

    padding:16px 24px;

    border-radius:24px;

    background:
    rgba(255,255,255,.88);

    backdrop-filter:blur(18px);

    box-shadow:var(--shadow);

}

.logo{

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    gap:12px;

}

.logo img{

    width:55px;
    height:55px;

    border-radius:50%;

    object-fit:cover;

}

.logo-text h3{

    font-size:1.6rem;

    line-height:1;

}

.logo-text span{

    color:var(--text);

    font-size:.75rem;

}

.nav-links{

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    gap:30px;

    margin-left:auto;

}

.nav-links a{

    color:var(--dark);

    font-weight:600;

    transition:.3s;

}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active{

    color:var(--primary);

}

/* =========================================
MOBILE NAV
========================================= */

.mobile-toggle{

    display:none;

    border:none;

    background:none;

    font-size:1.4rem;

    cursor:pointer;

}

.mobile-overlay{

    position:fixed;

    inset:0;

    background:
    rgba(0,0,0,.5);

    opacity:0;

    visibility:hidden;

    transition:.35s;

    z-index:9998;

}

.mobile-overlay.active{

    opacity:1;

    visibility:visible;

}

.mobile-menu{

    position:fixed;

    top:0;

    right:-100%;

    width:300px;

    height:100vh;

    background:white;

    z-index:10000;

    padding:90px 30px;

    display:flex;

    flex-direction:column;

    gap:22px;

    transition:.4s;

}

.mobile-menu.active{

    right:0;

}

.mobile-menu a{

    color:var(--dark);

    font-weight:600;

}

.mobile-close{

    position:absolute;

    top:20px;

    right:20px;

    border:none;

    background:none;

    font-size:1.4rem;

    cursor:pointer;

}

/* =========================================
HERO SECTION
========================================= */

.hero-meritocrat{

    min-height:100vh;

    padding:
    180px 0 120px;

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;

}

.hero-blur{

    position:absolute;

    border-radius:50%;

    filter:blur(120px);

    opacity:.12;

}

.blur-one{

    width:450px;
    height:450px;

    background:#8B2E08;

    top:-120px;
    left:-120px;

}

.blur-two{

    width:400px;
    height:400px;

    background:#F59E0B;

    bottom:-100px;
    right:-100px;

}

.hero-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    1.1fr .9fr;

    gap:80px;

    align-items:center;

}

.hero-badge{

    display:inline-flex;

    padding:12px 20px;

    background:white;

    border-radius:999px;

    font-weight:700;

    margin-bottom:25px;

    border:
    1px solid var(--border);

}

.hero-left h1{

    font-size:
    clamp(4rem,8vw,7rem);

    line-height:.95;

    letter-spacing:-4px;

    margin-bottom:24px;

}

.hero-left p{

    color:var(--text);

    line-height:2;

    font-size:1.05rem;

    max-width:650px;

}

.hero-buttons{

    display:flex;

    gap:18px;

    margin-top:35px;

    flex-wrap:wrap;

}

/* =========================================
HERO STATS
========================================= */

.hero-stats{

    display:flex;

    gap:20px;

    margin-top:50px;

    flex-wrap:wrap;

}

.stat-card{

    background:white;

    min-width:170px;

    padding:24px;

    border-radius:24px;

    box-shadow:var(--shadow);

}

.stat-card h3{

    font-size:2rem;

    color:var(--primary);

    margin-bottom:5px;

}

.stat-card span{

    color:var(--text);

    font-size:.9rem;

}

/* =========================================
HERO RIGHT
========================================= */

.hero-right{

    position:relative;

    min-height:650px;

}

.career-path{

    position:absolute;

    top:50%;

    left:50%;

    transform:
    translate(-50%,-50%);

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    gap:20px;

}

.path-card{

    width:220px;

    background:white;

    padding:28px;

    border-radius:30px;

    text-align:center;

    box-shadow:var(--shadow);

    transition:.35s;

}

.path-card:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-10px);

}

.path-card i{

    font-size:2rem;

    margin-bottom:15px;

    color:var(--primary);

}

.path-card h3{

    margin-bottom:10px;

}

.path-card p{

    color:var(--text);

}

.path-arrow{

    font-size:1.8rem;

    color:var(--primary);

}

/* =========================================
FLOATING CARDS
========================================= */

.floating-card{

    position:absolute;

    background:white;

    padding:20px;

    border-radius:22px;

    display:flex;

    gap:14px;

    align-items:center;

    box-shadow:var(--shadow);

    width:240px;

}

.floating-card i{

    width:50px;
    height:50px;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:var(--gradient);

    color:white;

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    justify-content:center;

}

.floating-card h4{

    margin-bottom:4px;

}

.floating-card span{

    font-size:.85rem;

    color:var(--text);

}

.floating-one{

    top:40px;
    left:0;

}

.floating-two{

    top:130px;
    right:0;

}

.floating-three{

    bottom:40px;
    right:40px;

}

/* =========================================
ABOUT SECTION
========================================= */

.about-meritocrat{

    padding:140px 0;

}

.about-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    1fr 1fr;

    gap:50px;

    align-items:center;

}

.about-image{

    position:relative;

}

.about-image img{

    border-radius:32px;

    height:550px;

    width:100%;

    object-fit:cover;

}

.image-badge{

    position:absolute;

    bottom:25px;

    left:25px;

    background:white;

    padding:16px 22px;

    border-radius:18px;

    font-weight:700;

    box-shadow:var(--shadow);

}

.about-content{

    background:white;

    padding:45px;

    border-radius:32px;

    box-shadow:var(--shadow);

}

.about-content h3{

    font-size:2rem;

    margin-bottom:18px;

}

.about-content p{

    color:var(--text);

    line-height:2;

    margin-bottom:18px;

}

.about-points{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    repeat(2,1fr);

    gap:16px;

    margin-top:25px;

}

.about-point{

    display:flex;

    gap:10px;

    align-items:center;

    font-weight:600;

}

.about-point i{

    color:var(--accent);

}



/* =========================================
FEATURE CARDS
========================================= */

.feature-cards-section{

    padding:120px 0;

}

.feature-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    repeat(4,1fr);

    gap:28px;

}

.feature-card{

    background:white;

    padding:35px;

    border-radius:30px;

    text-align:center;

    transition:.4s;

    box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

    border:
    1px solid rgba(139,46,8,.08);

}

.feature-card:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-10px);

    box-shadow:
    0 35px 80px rgba(139,46,8,.15);

}

.feature-icon{

    width:80px;
    height:80px;

    margin:auto;

    margin-bottom:20px;

    border-radius:24px;

    background:var(--gradient);

    color:white;

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    justify-content:center;

    font-size:2rem;

}

.feature-card h3{

    margin-bottom:15px;

}

.feature-card p{

    color:var(--text);

    line-height:1.8;

}

/* =========================================
PROGRAMME TRACKS
========================================= */

.tracks-section{

    padding:140px 0;

}

.tracks-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    repeat(4,1fr);

    gap:30px;

}

.track-card{

    background:white;

    padding:35px;

    border-radius:32px;

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;

    transition:.4s;

    box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

}

.track-card::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    top:0;
    left:0;

    width:100%;
    height:5px;

    background:var(--gradient);

}

.track-card:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-10px);

}

.featured-track{

    background:
    linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(139,46,8,.04),
        rgba(245,158,11,.05)
    );

    border:
    2px solid rgba(139,46,8,.12);

}

.track-icon{

    width:85px;
    height:85px;

    border-radius:24px;

    background:var(--gradient);

    color:white;

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    justify-content:center;

    font-size:2rem;

    margin-bottom:22px;

}

.track-card h3{

    font-size:1.7rem;

    margin-bottom:10px;

}

.track-card p{

    color:var(--primary);

    font-weight:700;

    margin-bottom:20px;

}

.track-card ul{

    margin-bottom:25px;

}

.track-card li{

    padding:12px 0;

    color:var(--text);

    border-bottom:
    1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05);

}

.track-btn{

    width:100%;

    border:none;

    background:var(--gradient);

    color:white;

    padding:15px;

    border-radius:16px;

    font-weight:700;

    cursor:pointer;

}

/* =========================================
SSC SECTION
========================================= */

.exam-section{

    padding:140px 0;

    background:
    linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(139,46,8,.02)
    );

}

.exam-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    repeat(2,1fr);

    gap:35px;

}

.exam-card{

    background:white;

    padding:35px;

    border-radius:32px;

    box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

}

.exam-top{

    display:flex;

    gap:20px;

    align-items:center;

    margin-bottom:30px;

}

.exam-icon{

    width:80px;
    height:80px;

    border-radius:24px;

    background:var(--gradient);

    color:white;

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    justify-content:center;

    font-size:2rem;

}

.exam-top span{

    color:var(--text);

}

.exam-details{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    repeat(2,1fr);

    gap:20px;

    margin-bottom:25px;

}

.exam-details strong{

    display:block;

    margin-bottom:8px;

}

.exam-details p{

    color:var(--text);

}

.accordion-btn{

    width:100%;

    border:none;

    background:var(--gradient);

    color:white;

    padding:16px;

    border-radius:16px;

    font-weight:700;

    display:flex;

    justify-content:space-between;

    align-items:center;

    cursor:pointer;

}

.accordion-content{

    display:none;

    margin-top:20px;

}

.accordion-content.active{

    display:block;

}

.syllabus-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    repeat(3,1fr);

    gap:20px;

}

.syllabus-grid div{

    background:#F8FAFC;

    padding:18px;

    border-radius:18px;

}

.syllabus-grid h4{

    margin-bottom:10px;

}

.syllabus-grid li{

    color:var(--text);

    margin-bottom:8px;

}

/* =========================================
DEFENCE HUB
========================================= */

.defence-section{

    padding:140px 0;

}

.defence-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    repeat(3,1fr);

    gap:30px;

}

.defence-card{

    background:white;

    overflow:hidden;

    border-radius:32px;

    transition:.4s;

    box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

}

.defence-card:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-10px);

}

.defence-image{

    height:240px;

    overflow:hidden;

}

.defence-image img{

    width:100%;
    height:100%;

    object-fit:cover;

    transition:.6s;

}

.defence-card:hover img{

    transform:scale(1.08);

}

.defence-content{

    padding:30px;

}

.defence-content h3{

    margin-bottom:8px;

}

.defence-content p{

    color:var(--primary);

    font-weight:700;

    margin-bottom:20px;

}

.defence-content li{

    padding:10px 0;

    color:var(--text);

    border-bottom:
    1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05);

}

/* =========================================
ACADEMIES
========================================= */

.academy-showcase{

    margin-top:100px;

}

.academy-showcase h3{

    text-align:center;

    font-size:2rem;

    margin-bottom:40px;

}

.academy-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    repeat(4,1fr);

    gap:25px;

}

.academy-card{

    background:white;

    border-radius:28px;

    overflow:hidden;

    box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

    transition:.4s;

}

.academy-card:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-8px);

}

.academy-card img{

    height:220px;

    width:100%;

    object-fit:cover;

}

.academy-card h4{

    text-align:center;

    padding:20px;

}

/* =========================================
RESPONSIVE
========================================= */

@media(max-width:1200px){

    .feature-grid,
    .tracks-grid{

        grid-template-columns:
        repeat(2,1fr);

    }

    .academy-grid{

        grid-template-columns:
        repeat(2,1fr);

    }

}

@media(max-width:992px){

    .exam-grid,
    .defence-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

    .syllabus-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .feature-grid,
    .tracks-grid,
    .academy-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

    .exam-details{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

    .exam-card,
    .track-card{

        padding:28px;

    }

}


/* =========================================
ACADEMIC SECTION
========================================= */

.academic-section{

    padding:140px 0;

    background:
    linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(15,118,110,.03),
        transparent
    );

}

.academic-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    1fr 1fr;

    gap:40px;

    align-items:start;

}

.academic-card{

    background:white;

    padding:40px;

    border-radius:32px;

    box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

}

.academic-card h3{

    font-size:2rem;

    margin-bottom:15px;

}

.academic-card p{

    color:var(--text);

    line-height:1.9;

    margin-bottom:25px;

}

.academic-stats{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    repeat(3,1fr);

    gap:20px;

}

.stat-item{

    text-align:center;

    background:#F8FAFC;

    padding:20px;

    border-radius:20px;

}

.stat-item h4{

    color:var(--primary);

    font-size:1.5rem;

    margin-bottom:8px;

}

.stat-item span{

    color:var(--text);

    font-size:.85rem;

}

.accordion-box{

    background:white;

    border-radius:24px;

    margin-bottom:18px;

    overflow:hidden;

    box-shadow:
    0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.04);

}

/* =========================================
DESTINATIONS
========================================= */

.destinations-section{

    padding:140px 0;

}

.destination-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    repeat(3,1fr);

    gap:30px;

}

.destination-card{

    background:white;

    border-radius:30px;

    overflow:hidden;

    transition:.4s;

    box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

}

.destination-card:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-10px);

}

.destination-card img{

    width:100%;

    height:250px;

    object-fit:cover;

    transition:.6s;

}

.destination-card:hover img{

    transform:scale(1.08);

}

.destination-content{

    padding:24px;

    text-align:center;

}

.destination-content h3{

    font-size:1.3rem;

}

/* =========================================
DELIVERABLES
========================================= */

.deliverables-section{

    padding:140px 0;

}

.deliverables-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    repeat(5,1fr);

    gap:22px;

}

.deliverable-card{

    background:white;

    padding:28px;

    text-align:center;

    border-radius:24px;

    font-weight:600;

    transition:.35s;

    box-shadow:
    0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

}

.deliverable-card:hover{

    transform:
    translateY(-8px);

    background:var(--gradient);

    color:white;

}

/* =========================================
TIMELINE
========================================= */

.timeline-section{

    padding:140px 0;

    background:
    linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(245,158,11,.04)
    );

}

.timeline{

    display:flex;

    justify-content:center;

    align-items:center;

    flex-wrap:wrap;

    gap:18px;

}

.timeline-step{

    background:white;

    padding:22px 30px;

    border-radius:18px;

    font-weight:700;

    box-shadow:
    0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

}

.timeline-arrow{

    font-size:2rem;

    color:var(--primary);

}

/* =========================================
CTA SECTION
========================================= */

.cta-section{

    padding:140px 0;

}

.cta-card{

    background:var(--gradient);

    border-radius:40px;

    padding:90px 50px;

    text-align:center;

    color:white;

    overflow:hidden;

    position:relative;

}

.cta-card h2{

    font-size:
    clamp(3rem,6vw,5.2rem);

    line-height:1.05;

    margin-bottom:20px;

}

.cta-card p{

    max-width:750px;

    margin:auto;

    line-height:1.9;

    opacity:.95;

}

.cta-buttons{

    display:flex;

    justify-content:center;

    gap:20px;

    margin-top:35px;

}

.cta-card .btn-secondary{

    background:white;

}

.cta-card .gradient-text{

    background:none !important;

    -webkit-text-fill-color:white !important;

    color:white !important;

}
/* =========================================
POPUP FORM
========================================= */

.enquiry-modal{

    position:fixed;

    inset:0;

    background:
    rgba(0,0,0,.6);

    display:none;

    justify-content:center;

    align-items:center;

    z-index:10000;

}

.enquiry-modal.active{

    display:flex;

}

.enquiry-box{

    width:min(520px,92%);

    background:white;

    padding:40px;

    border-radius:30px;

    position:relative;

}

.close-modal{

    position:absolute;

    top:20px;

    right:20px;

    border:none;

    background:none;

    font-size:1.3rem;

    cursor:pointer;

}

.enquiry-box h2{

    margin-bottom:20px;

}

.enquiry-form{

    display:flex;

    flex-direction:column;

    gap:16px;

}

.enquiry-form input{

    padding:16px;

    border:
    1px solid var(--border);

    border-radius:14px;

    outline:none;

    font-family:inherit;

}

/* =========================================
WHATSAPP
========================================= */

.whatsapp-btn{

    position:fixed;

    right:25px;

    bottom:25px;

    width:65px;

    height:65px;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:#25D366;

    color:white;

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    justify-content:center;

    font-size:2rem;

    z-index:999;

    box-shadow:
    0 20px 40px rgba(37,211,102,.35);

    animation:
    whatsappFloat 2.5s infinite;

}

@keyframes whatsappFloat{

    0%,100%{

        transform:
        translateY(0);

    }

    50%{

        transform:
        translateY(-10px);

    }

}

/* =========================================
FOOTER
========================================= */

.footer{

    background:white;

    padding:100px 0 40px;

}

.footer-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
    2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;

    gap:40px;

}

.footer h3,
.footer h4{

    margin-bottom:18px;

}

.footer p{

    color:var(--text);

    line-height:1.8;

}

.footer a{

    display:block;

    color:var(--text);

    margin-bottom:12px;

    transition:.3s;

}

.footer a:hover{

    color:var(--primary);

}

.social-links{

    display:flex;

    gap:12px;

}

.social-links a{

    width:45px;

    height:45px;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:#F8FAFC;

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    justify-content:center;

}

.footer-bottom{

    margin-top:50px;

    padding-top:25px;

    border-top:
    1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);

    text-align:center;

    color:var(--text);

}

/* =========================================
FINAL RESPONSIVE
========================================= */

@media(max-width:1200px){

    .destination-grid{

        grid-template-columns:
        repeat(2,1fr);

    }

    .deliverables-grid{

        grid-template-columns:
        repeat(3,1fr);

    }

}

@media(max-width:992px){

    .academic-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

    .footer-grid{

        grid-template-columns:
        repeat(2,1fr);

    }

    .hero-grid,
    .about-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

    .career-path{

        position:relative;

        left:auto;

        top:auto;

        transform:none;

        flex-direction:column;

    }

    .path-arrow{

        transform:rotate(90deg);

    }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .destination-grid,
    .deliverables-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

    .academic-stats{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

    .timeline{

        flex-direction:column;

    }

    .timeline-arrow{

        transform:rotate(90deg);

    }

    .cta-buttons{

        flex-direction:column;

    }

    .footer-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

        text-align:center;

    }

    .social-links{

        justify-content:center;

    }

    .about-points{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

    .mobile-toggle{

        display:block;

    }

    .nav-links,
    .desktop-btn{

        display:none;

    }

    .hero-left h1{

        font-size:3rem;

        letter-spacing:-2px;

    }

    .floating-card{

        display:none;

    }

    .cta-card{

        padding:60px 25px;

    }

}

@media(max-width:480px){

    .section-heading h2{

        font-size:2.3rem;

    }

    .hero-stats{

        flex-direction:column;

    }

    .stat-card{

        width:100%;

    }

}