* {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif !important;
}

:root {
      --primary:   #ffd230;
      --dark:      #0d1117;
      --dark2:     #161b22;
      --card-bg:   #1c2330;
      --text:      #e6edf3;
      --muted:     #8b949e;
      --border:    rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      --accent:    #ffa040;
    }

 




    /* ── NAVBAR ── */
    .navbar {
      background: rgba(13,17,23,0.92);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 14px 0;
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
    }
    .navbar-brand {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: #fff !important;
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    .navbar-brand span { color: var(--primary); }
    .nav-link { color: var(--muted) !important; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; }
    .nav-link:hover { color: #fff !important; }
    .nav-cta {
      background: var(--primary);
      color: #fff !important;
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 8px 20px !important;
      font-weight: 700;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--primary-d) !important; color: #fff !important; }

    /* ── HERO ── */
    .hero {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(3 62 141) 0%, #021d42 50%, #241701 100%);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 40px 0 70px;
    }
    .hero::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 500px at 80% 50%, rgba(232,93,4,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 400px 400px at 10% 80%, rgba(255,160,64,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    /* Blueprint grid lines */
    .hero::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(232,93,4,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(232,93,4,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 50px 50px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      
      border: 1px solid #ffd230;
      color: #ffd230;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .hero-badge .dot {
      width: 7px; height: 7px;
      background: var(--primary);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:0.4;transform:scale(0.8)} }

    .hero h1 {
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 2.rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      color: #fff;
    }
    .hero h1 .highlight {
      color: var(--primary);
      position: relative;
    }

    .hero-desc {
      font-size: 1.09rem;
      color: white;
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .hero-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .hero-pill {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      color: var(--text);
      font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
      padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 8px;
    }
    .hero-pill i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 14px; }

    /* ── LEAD FORM CARD ── */
    .form-card {
      background: white;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 36px 32px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    }
    .form-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 60%; height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary), transparent);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }
    .form-title {
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #000000;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .form-sub { font-size: 13px; color: rgb(44, 44, 44); text-align: center; margin-bottom: 24px; }

    .form-control, .form-select {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05) !important;
      color:black;
      border-radius: 10px !important;
      padding: 12px 16px !important;
      font-size: 14px;
      transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    }
    .form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
      border-color: var(--primary) !important;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232,93,4,0.2) !important;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07) !important;
    }
    .form-control::placeholder { color: var(--muted) !important; }
    .form-select option { background: var(--dark2); color: var(--text); }
    .form-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 6px; }
    
    .form-select {
    -webkit-appearance: auto !important;
    appearance: auto !important;
    padding: 10px;
  
}

    .btn-submit {
      background:#ffd230;
      color: rgb(3 62 141) !important;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 14px;
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 700;
      width: 100%;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(232,93,4,0.35);
    }
   
    .form-trust {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
      font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 14px;
    }
    .form-trust i { color: var(--primary); }

    /* ── STATS STRIP ── */
    .stats-strip {
      background: linear-gradient(153deg, rgb(3 62 141) 32%, rgb(0 67 158) 72%, rgb(0 54 171) 100%);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 30px;
    }
    .stat-item { text-align: center; }
    .stat-num {
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--primary);
      display: block;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .stat-label { font-size: 16px; color: white; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-top: 4px; }

    /* ── SECTION TITLES ── */
    .section-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(232,93,4,0.12);
      border: 1px solid rgba(232,93,4,0.3);
      color: var(--accent);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 14px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.2rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: black;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .section-title span { color: rgb(3 62 141); }
    .section-desc { font-size: 17px; color: black;}

    /* ── SOFTWARE GRID ── */
    section { padding: 60px 0; }
    .software-card {
      /* background: linear-gradient(153deg, rgb(3 62 141) 32%, rgb(0 67 158) 72%, rgb(0 54 171) 100%);; */
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 24px 20px;
      height: 100%;
      transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .software-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.2s;
    }
    .software-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(232,93,4,0.4);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    }
    .software-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

    .sw-icon {
      width: 60px; height: 60px;
      background: rgba(189,188,186,0.24);
      border-radius: 10px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      color: var(--primary);
    }
    .sw-name {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #000000;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .sw-sub { font-size: 16px; color:  black; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .sw-desc { font-size: 16px; color: black; }

    /* ── SKILLS ── */
    .skills-section { 
        background: white; 
    }
    .skill-group {
      background: linear-gradient(153deg, rgb(3 62 141) 32%, rgb(0 67 158) 72%, rgb(0 54 171) 100%);;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 28px;
      height: 100%;
    }
    .skill-group-title {
      font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      padding-bottom: 14px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .skill-group-title i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 18px; }
    .skill-item {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
      font-size: 14px; color: white;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .skill-item i { color: var(--primary); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }

    /* ── WHY US ── */
    .why-card {
      background: linear-gradient(153deg, rgb(3 62 141) 32%, rgb(0 67 158) 72%, rgb(0 54 171) 100%);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 28px 24px;
      height: 100%;
      transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .why-card:hover { border-color: rgba(232,93,4,0.35); transform: translateY(-3px); }
    .why-icon {
      width: 60px; height: 60px;
      background: rgba(232,93,4,0.12);
      border-radius: 14px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 26px; color: var(--primary);
      margin: 0 auto 18px;
    }
    .why-title { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .why-desc { font-size: 15px; color: white}

    /* ── LEAD FORM SECTION ── */
    .form-section { background: white }
    .form-section-card {
      background: var(--card-bg);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .form-section-left {
      padding: 52px 48px;
      background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0a2a6e 0%, #1348c8 65%, #1a6af0 100%);
      position: relative;
    }
    .form-section-left::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(232,93,4,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(232,93,4,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 30px 30px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .form-section-right { padding: 52px 44px; }

    .benefit-row {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    .benefit-icon {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: rgba(232,93,4,0.15);
      border-radius: 10px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 18px; color: var(--primary);
    }
    .benefit-title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 2px; }
    .benefit-desc { font-size: 13px; color: white; line-height: 1.55; }

    /* ── FAQ ── */
    .accordion-item {
          background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0a2a6e 0%, #1348c8 65%, #1a6af0 100%);

      border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
      border-radius: 12px !important;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .accordion-button {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0a2a6e 0%, #1348c8 65%, #1a6af0 100%);
      color: var(--text) !important;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 19px;
      border: none !important;
      box-shadow: none !important;
      padding: 20px 24px;
    }
    .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
      color: var(--primary) !important;
      background: rgba(179, 1, 1, 0.06) !important;
      font-size: 19px;
    }
    .accordion-button::after {
      filter: invert(1) sepia(1) saturate(5) hue-rotate(10deg);
    }
    .accordion-body {
          background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0a2a6e 0%, #1348c8 65%, #1a6af0 100%);

      color: white !important;
      font-size: 18px;
      line-height: 1.75;
      padding: 0 24px 20px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    }

    /* ── FOOTER ── */
    footer {
      background: var(--dark2);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 32px 0;
      text-align: center;
    }
    footer .brand {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #fff;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    footer .brand span { color: var(--primary); }
    footer p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

    /* ── STICKY MOBILE CTA ── */
    .sticky-cta {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      background: var(--dark2);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 12px 20px;
      z-index: 999;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .sticky-cta { display: block; }
      .form-section-left { padding: 36px 24px; }
      .form-section-right { padding: 36px 24px; }
      body { padding-bottom: 70px; }
    }

    /* ── DIVIDER ── */
    .orange-divider {
      width: 52px; height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
      border-radius: 4px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    /* fade-in on load */
    .hero-content { animation: heroIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both; }
    .form-card { animation: heroIn 0.8s 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) both; }
    @keyframes heroIn {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }


    /* ── SHARED SECTION HELPERS ── */
    .section-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(232,93,4,0.1);
      border: 1px solid rgba(232,93,4,0.3);
      color: #c44b00;
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 14px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

 
   

    .section-divider {
      width: 48px;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--primary);
      border-radius: 4px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .section-desc {
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size: 15px;
    }

    /* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
    .testimonials-section {
      padding: 0px 0;
      background: #fff;
    }

    .testi-card {
      background: #fff;
      border: 1px solid #e8edf5;
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 28px 24px;
      height: 100%;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
      position: relative;
    }

    .testi-stars {
      color: #f59e0b;
      font-size: 14px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
     
    }

    .testi-text {
      font-size: 14px;
      color: #2e3f56;
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .testi-author {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      border-top: 1px solid #eef2f8;
      padding-top: 16px;
    }

    .testi-avatar {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(232,93,4,0.12);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 16px;
      color: rgb(3 62 141);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .testi-name {
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #1a1a2e;
    }

    .testi-role {
      font-size: 12px;
      color: var(--muted);
    }
    
    .testi-avatar-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(3, 62, 141, 0.15);
}


/* ── PLACED STUDENTS ── */
.placements-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #f7f9fc;
}

/* ── Owl Carousel Custom Styles ── */
.placements-owl {
  padding: 12px 4px 40px; /* bottom padding for dots */
}

.placements-owl .owl-item {
  padding: 6px 10px; /* side gap between cards */
}

/* Dots */
.placements-owl.owl-carousel .owl-dots {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.placements-owl.owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: #c5cfe0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 4px 5px;
  display: block;
  transition: background 0.3s, width 0.3s;
}
.placements-owl.owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span,
.placements-owl.owl-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot:hover span {
  background: rgb(3, 62, 141);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* Nav Arrows */
.placements-owl.owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.placements-owl.owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-60%);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #dde3ef;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: rgb(3, 62, 141);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  line-height: 1;
}
.placements-owl.owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev { left: 30px; }
.placements-owl.owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next { right: 30px; }
.placements-owl.owl-carousel .owl-nav button:hover {
  background: rgb(3, 62, 141);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgb(3, 62, 141);
}
.placements-owl.owl-carousel .owl-nav.disabled { display: none; }

/* ── Placed Card ── */
.placed-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8edf5;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.placed-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.placed-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgb(3, 62, 141);
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
}
.placed-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a2e;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.placed-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgb(3, 62, 141);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.placed-company {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: #f7f9fc;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ── Placement CTA Banner ── */
.placement-cta {
  margin-top: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #0a2a6e 0%, #1348c8 65%, #1a6af0 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.placement-cta-dots {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.placement-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.placement-cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.placement-cta-desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.placement-cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #fff;
  color: black;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.placement-cta-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--primary); }
.placement-cta-note {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}