body {
      font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    }

            :root {
            --primary-blue: #1e3a8a;
            --secondary-blue: #3b82f6;
            --light-blue: #dbeafe;
            --text-dark: #1f2937;
            --text-gray: #6b7280;
            --border-color: #e5e7eb;
            --success-green: #059669;
        }

        .btn-outline-secondary-blue {
  color:#fff ;
  border: 1px solid #3b82f6;
  background-color: #3b82f6;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-secondary-blue:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #3b82f6;
  border: 1px solid #3b82f6;
}

.info-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-evenly;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 15px 25px;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  flex-wrap: nowrap; /* keep all in one line */
  gap: 15px;
}

.info-itemm {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 150px;
}

.info-itemm .label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #ccc;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.info-itemm .value {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.info-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Responsive for smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .info-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .info-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .info-itemm {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
}








    /* HERO SECTION */
    /* .hero-section {
      position: relative;
      background-image: url('img/hero-bg.jpg');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      padding: 100px 20px;
      color: #fff;
      overflow: hidden;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .hero-section::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background-color: rgba(11, 23, 33, 0.642);
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      text-align: left;
      max-width: 800px;
      color: #fff;
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-size: 2.9rem;
      font-weight: bold;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      color: #fff;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #fff;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-img {
      max-width: 400px;
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      border-radius: 8px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .hero-section {
        padding: 60px 20px;
        text-align: center;
      }
      .hero-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        text-align: center;
      }
      .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
      }
      .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
      }
    } */

    .hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('img/bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 100px 20px;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(11, 23, 33, 0.85);
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 2.9rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-features {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.hero-features li {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 25px;
}

.hero-features li::before {
  content: "✔";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.brochure-form {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #000;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.brochure-form h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #000;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select {
  flex: 1 1 48%;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.disclaimer {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.disclaimer a {
  color: #4a3aff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.btn-submit {
  background-color: #2a1a64;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-submit:hover {
  background-color: #1c1242;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Reverse order so Right Form appears before Left Content */
  .hero-section .row:first-child {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    text-align: center;
   
  }

  .form-group {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .form-group input,
  .form-group select {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
     margin-top: 50px;
  }

  .hero-features {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-align: justify;
  }
}


    /* ABOUT SECTION */
    .about-section {
      background-color: #f8f9fa;
      padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .about-inner {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .about-image {
      flex: 1 1 40%;
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .about-image img {
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .about-content {
      flex: 1 1 60%;
      padding: 2rem;
    }

    .about-content h2 {
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: #0a3d62;
      font-weight: bold;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .about-content p {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: #444;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .about-content ul {
      padding-left: 1rem;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    .about-content ul li {
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: #333;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .about-image, .about-content {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  .about-content {
    text-align: justify; /* Justify text in mobile view */
  }
  .about-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    text-align: center; /* Keep heading centered */
  }
}



/******programme summary ****/


    body {
        font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
        background-color: #f8fafc;
        color: #1f2937;
    }

    .program-summary,.expert-sec,.programme-info-section,.training-area {
        padding: 20px 0 20px 0;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
    }

    .section-header {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
        position: relative;
    }

    .section-header::after {
        content: '';
        display: block;
        width: 80px;
        height: 4px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3a8a, #3b82f6);
        margin: 20px auto 0;
        border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #1e3a8a;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        color: #6b7280;
        font-weight: 400;
    }

    .program-card {
        background: white;
        border-radius: 16px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
        border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        height: 100%;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .program-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.15);
    }

    .card-header {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a, #3b82f6);
        color: white;
        padding: 25px;
        text-align: center;
        border: none;
    }

    .program-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin: 0;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .card-body {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .info-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 0;
    }

    .info-item {
        padding: 30px 25px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
        border-right: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
        text-align: center;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        position: relative;
    }

    .info-item:hover {
        background-color: #dbeafe;
        transform: scale(1.02);
    }

    .info-item:nth-child(odd) {
        background-color: #fafbfc;
    }

    .info-icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        margin: 0 auto 20px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #1e3a8a);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: white;
        font-size: 24px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    }

    .info-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #1e3a8a;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .info-value {
        font-size: 1rem;
        color: #1f2937;
        font-weight: 500;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .highlight-text {
        color: #059669;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .info-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 576px) {
        .info-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 1.7rem;
        }

        .program-title {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }

        .info-item {
            padding: 25px 20px;
        }
    }


    program-section {
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
  }

  .program-title {
    border-left: 5px solid #0d6efd;
    padding-left: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1c1c1c;
  }

  .info-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #dee2e6;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0px 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    padding: 15px;
  }

  .info-box hr {
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
  }

  .info-label {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #0d6efd;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .stats-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #dee2e6;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0px 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    padding: 15px;
    min-height: 150px;
  }

  .stats-number {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #0d6efd;
  }

  .stats-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .stats-note {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #6c757d;
  }


   /****WHO IS THIS PROGRAMMME*****/
   .who-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid #dee2e6;
    box-shadow: 0px 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  }

  .who-title {
    border-left: 5px solid #0d6efd;
    padding-left: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #1c1c1c;
  }

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

  .who-list li {
    padding-left: 25px;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .who-list li::before {
    content: "\2713"; /* Checkmark */
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: #0d6efd;
    font-weight: bold;
  }


  /***PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHT*******/
  .highlight-card {
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .highlight-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
  .highlight-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: #77787a;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .highlight-text h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
  }
  .highlight-text p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #333;
  }


  /*****programm outcome********/
   .program-header {
            background: white;
            
            border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
        }

        .main-heading {
            color: #1f4e79;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .description-text {
            color: #7f8c8d;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .learning-area {
            
            background: white;
        }

        .goal-list {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .goal-item {
            padding: 1rem 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
            position: relative;
            padding-left: 2.5rem;
        }

        .goal-item:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .goal-item::before {
            content: "✓";
            color: #28a745;
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            top: 1.2rem;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: bold;
        }

        .training-area {
            padding: 1rem 0;
            
        }

        .skill-card {
            background: white;
            border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
            text-align: center;
            height: 100%;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        }

        .image-circle {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
            background: #f8f9fa;
            border: 3px solid #e8e8e8;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            position: relative;
        }

        .image-circle img {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            object-fit: contain;
        }

        .card-heading {
            color: #1f4e79;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .card-text {
            color: #7f8c8d;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .footer-section {
            background: #1f4e79;
            color: white;
            padding: 1rem 0;
            margin-top: 3rem;
        }

        .brand-logo {
            max-height: 40px;
            margin-right: 1rem;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .main-heading {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            
            .skill-card {
                margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            }
            
            .goal-item {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .program-header {
                padding: 2rem 0 1rem;
            }
            
            .training-area{

            }
            .learning-area {
                padding: 2rem 0;
            }
        }


        /*******internship****/
.internship-section {
      background-color: #f8f9fa;
      padding: 50px 20px;
    }
    .internship-content h2 {
      font-weight: bold;
      color: #154c8b;
    }
    .internship-content ul {
      padding-left: 20px;
    }
    .internship-content ul li {
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .internship-img {
      max-width: 100%;
      height:auto}
  

  
      .internship-img {
  width: 100%;            /* Makes image responsive */
  max-width: 400px;       /* Prevents image from getting too big on large screens */
  height: 450px;           /* Maintains aspect ratio */
  display: block;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  background-size:cover;
}




/* Programme Details Section */
.programme-details-section{
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}
.programme-details-section .highlight-container {
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.programme-details-section .section-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 32px; /* Increased from 28px */
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #003366; /* Deep premium blue */
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.programme-details-section p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #333;
}

.programme-details-section .details-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  text-align: center; /* Center align list items */
}

.programme-details-section .details-list li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #333;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.programme-details-section .details-list li::before {
  content: "✔";
  color: #7b3fe4;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

@media(max-width:768px){
  .programme-details-section .details-list li {
  text-align: justify;
  }
  .programme-details-section{
     padding-top: 0;
  }

}
/* Card styling */
.detail-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.detail-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.detail-card h5 {
  font-size: 20px; /* Bigger title inside cards */
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #003366; /* Same premium blue as section title */
}

.detail-card p {
  font-size: 16px;
}




/* Programme Info Section */
.programme-info-section .heading-section {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0056b3;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.btn-primary-custom {
  background-color: #0056b3;
  color: white;
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover {
  background-color: #003f7f;
  color: white;
}

.image-right-side {
  max-width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  object-fit: cover;
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .image-right-sid{
    padding-top: 10px;

  }
}


    
.early-bird-section {
  background-color: #004aad;
  width: 100%;
}

.content-wrap {
  max-width: 1200px; /* Keep content neat */
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.early-bird-section p{
  font-size: 28px;
}





/* sticky */
.custom-features {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0056b3, #007bff);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1020;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .custom-features {
    position: static;
  }
}

.feature-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 20px;
}

.feature-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  right: 0;
  height: 60%;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.feature-content i {
  color: #000000;
}

.feature-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.feature-btn {
  background-color: #fff;
  color: #0056b3;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-btn:hover {
  background-color: #ffd700;
  color: #000;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.blink-btn {
  background-color: #ffd700;
  color: #000;
  border: none;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-weight: bold;
  border-radius: 25px;
  animation: blink 1s infinite;
  animation-timing-function: ease-in-out;

}
/* 
@keyframes blink {
  0%, 100% { background-color: #ffd700; } 
  50% { background-color: #e9b20afe; }    
} */

@keyframes blink{0%, 100% {
    background-color: #ffd700; /* gold */
    color: #242424bb; /* black text */
  }
  50% {
    background-color:  #e9b20afe;; /* orange-red */
    color: #f7f7f7; /* white text */
  }}

/* Existing styles remain same */

.countdown-timer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.time-box {
  background: #fff;
  color: #002b5c;
  padding: 2px 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 70px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.time-box span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.time-box p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #333;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .time-box {
    min-width: 60px;
    padding: 8px;
  }

  .time-box span {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}


/* Ads & Campaign Setup */
.custom-section-title {
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
      color: #0056b3;
    }

    .custom-logo-slider {
      padding: 40px 0;
      /* background-color: #f8f9fa; */
    }

    .custom-slide img {
      max-height: 80px;
      object-fit: contain;
      /* filter: grayscale(100%); */
      transition: filter 0.3s;
    }
/* 
    .custom-slide img:hover {
      filter: grayscale(0%);
    } */















/* Full-width CTA section */
.cta-section {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

/* Container inside full-width section */
.cta-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

/* CTA Box */
.cta-box {
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #004aad;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* CTA Content */
.cta-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.cta-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Buttons */
.cta-btn {
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 30px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #004aad;
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* CTA Image */
.cta-image {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 350px;       /* Desktop fixed width */
  max-width: 100%;    /* Prevent overflow */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 126px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Abstract image overlay for each CTA card */
.cta-box {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: url('img/abstract.png') no-repeat center/cover; /* your abstract image */
  opacity: 0.75; /* low opacity for subtle effect */
  z-index: 0;
}

/* keep text and images above overlay */
.cta-content,
.cta-image {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* optional: soft gradient blend for readability */
.cta-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.8), rgba(0, 100, 200, 0.5));
  z-index: 1;
}


/* =================== Tablet View (768px - 991px) =================== */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px) {
  .cta-container {
    max-width: 90%;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .cta-box {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }

  .cta-content,
  .cta-image {
    width: 50%;       /* Each 50% width */
  }

  .cta-image img {
    max-width: 100%;  /* Prevent overflow */
  }

  .cta-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .cta-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* =================== Mobile View (up to 767px) =================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-content {
    order: 1;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .cta-image {
    order: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  .cta-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 150px;
    object-fit: contain;
  }

  .cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}


























/****************************curriculum********************/
 .curriculum-container {
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 40px 20px;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* Sidebar flow line */
        .sidebar-line {
            position: absolute;
            left: 26px;
            top: 140px;
            width: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, 
                #357cca 0%, 
                #357cca 50%, 
                #ddd 50%, 
                #ddd 100%);
            z-index: 0;
        }

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

        .header-section h5 {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 400;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .header-section h1 {
            font-size: 36px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--dark-text);
        }

        .header-section h1 .highlight {
            color:#357cca;
        }

        .course-card {
            background: #ffffff;
            border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
            border-radius: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            overflow: visible;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .course-header {
            padding: 20px 25px;
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .course-dot {
            width: 16px;
            height: 16px;
            background-color: #357cca;
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin-right: 20px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            border: 3px solid white;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px #357cca;
        }

        .course-dot.inactive {
            background-color: white;
            border: 3px solid #ddd;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px #ddd;
        }

        .course-title-section {
            flex: 1;
        }

        .course-title {
            font-size: 22px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .course-meta {
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #666;
        }

        .course-meta span {
            margin-right: 15px;
        }

        .course-content {
            padding: 0 25px 25px 57px;
        }

        .course-description {
            color: #444;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .content-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 30px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .content-section h6 {
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .topic-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            color: #444;
            font-size: 15px;
        }

        .topic-item::before {
            content: "✓";
            color: #28a745;
            font-weight: bold;
            margin-right: 10px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .skill-tag {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 6px 14px;
            background-color: #f0f0f0;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #444;
            margin-right: 8px;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        /* White shadow overlay for Module 2 */
        .course-card.overlay::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, 
                rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0%, 
                rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 60%,
                rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 100%);
            border-radius: 12px;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .download-btn-container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: -60px;
        }

        .download-btn {
            background-color:#357cca;
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 14px 40px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.3);
        }

        .download-btn:hover {
            background-color: #d62839;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.4);
        }

        .download-btn::before {
            content: "⬇";
            margin-right: 8px;
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        /* Modal Styles */
        .modal-overlay {
            display: none;
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
            z-index: 1000;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .modal-overlay.show {
            display: flex;
        }

        .modal-content-custom {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 20px;
            width: 90%;
            max-width: 700px;
            max-height: 90vh;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
        }

        .modal-left {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffebee 0%, #ffcdd2 100%);
            padding: 40px;
            width: 40%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .modal-icon-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 30px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .rocket-illustration {
            font-size: 80px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .modal-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 8px 16px;
            background: white;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 13px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        .modal-badge::before {
            content: "👤";
            margin-right: 5px;
        }

        .modal-right {
            padding: 40px;
            width: 60%;
        }

        .modal-close {
            position: absolute;
            top: 20px;
            left: 20px;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            font-size: 24px;
            cursor: pointer;
            color: #666;
            width: 35px;
            height: 35px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border-radius: 50%;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .modal-close:hover {
            background-color: #f0f0f0;
        }

        .modal-header-text h3 {
            font-size: 24px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--dark-text);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        .modal-form {
            margin-top: 30px;
        }

        .phone-input-group {
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .country-select {
            width: 100px;
            padding: 12px;
            border: 1px solid #ddd;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        .phone-input {
            flex: 1;
            padding: 12px 16px;
            border: 1px solid #ddd;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        .phone-input::placeholder {
            color: #999;
        }

        .continue-btn {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 14px;
            background-color: #e0e0e0;
            color: #999;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-top: 20px;
            cursor: not-allowed;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .continue-btn.active {
            background-color:#d62839;
            color: white;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .continue-btn.active:hover {
            background-color: #d62839;
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .curriculum-container {
                padding: 20px 15px;
            }

            .sidebar-line {
                left: 21px;
            }

            .header-section h1 {
                font-size: 28px;
            }

            .content-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 20px;
            }

            .course-header {
                padding: 15px 20px;
            }

            .course-content {
                padding: 0 20px 20px 50px;
            }

            .course-title {
                font-size: 18px;
            }

            .download-btn-container {
                margin-top: -40px;
            }

            .modal-content-custom {
                flex-direction: column;
                width: 95%;
                max-height: 85vh;
                overflow-y: auto;
            }

            .modal-left {
                width: 100%;
                padding: 30px 20px;
            }

            .modal-right {
                width: 100%;
                padding: 30px 20px;
            }

            .modal-close {
                background-color: white;
            }
        }

/*******************************************/

/* ===========================
   Expert Section Styling
=========================== */

/* Container Flex Alignment */
.custom-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Title Styling */
.custom-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: #007bff;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ===========================
   Card Layout and Styling
=========================== */
.custom-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.custom-column {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex: 1 1 33.333%;
  max-width: 33.333%;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Card Styling (Smaller & Balanced) */
.custom-card {
  flex: 1;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 260px; /* Reduced for laptop balance */
  padding: 0.8rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  background-color: #fff;
}

.custom-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.custom-card .row {
  flex: 1;
  align-items: center;
}

.custom-card-body {
  padding: 0rem;
}

/* ===========================
   Card Image Styling
=========================== */
.custom-card-img {
  object-fit: cover;
  height: 130px;
  width: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===========================
   Responsive Adjustments
=========================== */

/* 14" Laptops (1200px–1400px) */
@media (max-width: 1400px) and (min-width: 1100px) {
  .custom-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .custom-card {
    min-height: 240px;
    padding: 0.7rem;
  }
  .custom-card-img {
    height: 120px;
    width: 120px;
  }
  .custom-card-body p {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .custom-card h6 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
}

/* Standard Laptop (<= 1200px) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .custom-column {
    flex: 1 1 45%;
    max-width: 45%;
  }
  .custom-card {
    min-height: 230px;
    padding: 0.7rem;
  }
  .custom-card-img {
    height: 110px;
    width: 110px;
  }
  .custom-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

/* Tablet (<= 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .custom-column {
    flex: 1 1 48%;
    max-width: 48%;
    padding: 0 0.6rem;
  }
  .custom-card {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 0.9rem;
  }
  .custom-card .row {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .custom-card-img {
    height: 100px;
    width: 100px;
  }
  .custom-card-body p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/* Small Tablet (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .custom-column {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
  }
  .custom-card {
    padding: 0.9rem;
  }
  .custom-card-img {
    height: 150px;
    width: 150px;
  }
}

/* Mobile (<= 576px) */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .custom-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.8rem;
  }
  .custom-card .row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .custom-card-img {
    height: 160px;
    width: 160px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .custom-card-body {
    padding: 0.5rem;
  }
}



@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .learning-area .text-center {
    display: flex;
    /* flex-direction: column; */
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .learning-area .btn {
    display: block;
    width: 80%;
    margin: 8px auto;
    text-align: center;
  }
}


/* Floating Eligibility Tab */
.eligibility-tab {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background-color: #007bff;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1050;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.eligibility-tab:hover {
  background-color: #0056b3;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}


/****extra mobile view code *****/
.programmehighlight{
    padding-bottom: 3rem !important;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);

}
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .disclaimer{
    text-align: justify;
  }
  .programmehighlight{
   padding-top: 0;
  }
  .custom-logo-slider p{
    text-align: justify !important;
  }
}


/****************progress bar *******/
 .stepper-container {
      max-width: 1000px;
      margin: 50px auto;
      background-color: #ffffff;
      padding: 40px;
      border-radius: 15px;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    }

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

    .header h2 {
      color: #333;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .header p {
      color: #666;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .steps-wrapper {
      position: relative;
      margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .steps {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      position: relative;
      padding: 0 50px;
    }

    .step {
      flex: 1;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .step .circle {
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      background-color: #e0e0e0;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: #999;
      font-weight: bold;
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      transition: all 0.4s ease;
      position: relative;
      border: 4px solid #e0e0e0;
    }

    .step.active .circle {
      background-color: #0071eb;
      border-color: #0071eb;
      color: #fff;
      transform: scale(1.1);
      box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.4);
    }

    .step.completed .circle {
      background-color: #28a745;
      border-color: #28a745;
      color: #fff;
    }

    .step .circle::after {
      content: '✓';
      position: absolute;
      opacity: 0;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    }

    .step.completed .circle::after {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .step.completed .circle {
      font-size: 0;
    }

    .step .step-label {
      margin-top: 15px;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #666;
      transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .step.active .step-label {
      color: #0071eb;
    }

    .step.completed .step-label {
      color: #28a745;
    }

    /* Progress bar line */
    .progress-line-container {
      position: absolute;
      top: 30px;
      left: 100px;
      right: 100px;
      height: 6px;
      background-color: #e0e0e0;
      z-index: 1;
      border-radius: 3px;
    }

    .progress-line-fill {
      height: 100%;
      background:#0071eb;
      width: 0%;
      transition: width 0.6s ease;
      border-radius: 3px;
    }

    .step-content {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f7fa 0%, #c3cfe2 100%);
      padding: 40px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      min-height: 200px;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .step-content h4 {
      color: #333;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .step-content p {
      color: #555;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .step-buttons {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 15px;
    }

    .step-buttons .btn {
      min-width: 140px;
      padding: 12px 25px;
      font-weight: 600;
      border-radius: 8px;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .btn-secondary {
      background-color: #6c757d;
      border: none;
    }

    .btn-secondary:hover:not(:disabled) {
      background-color: #5a6268;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .btn-primary {
      border: none;
    }

    .btn-primary:hover:not(:disabled) {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.4);
    }

    .btn-success {
      background-color: #28a745;
      border: none;
    }

    .btn-success:hover {
      background-color: #218838;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .btn:disabled {
      opacity: 0.5;
      cursor: not-allowed;
    }

    .modal-header {
      background:#0071eb;
      color: white;
    }

    .modal-header .btn-close {
      filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    }

    .celebration {
      text-align: center;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease;
    }

    .celebration h4 {
      font-size: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .celebration p {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    @keyframes fadeInUp {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
      }
      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .stepper-container{
          margin: 0px auto;
      }
      .steps {
        padding: 0 20px;
      }
      
      .progress-line-container {
        left: 50px;
        right: 50px;
      }

      .step .step-label {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
      }

      .step .circle {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
      }
    }


    /***back too top ***/
    /* ===== Back to Top CSS ===== */
.btn-back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 80px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: #007bff; /* bootstrap primary blue */
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1080; /* above modals */
  transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.9);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease;
}

/* Visible state */
.btn-back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Hover / focus */
.btn-back-to-top:hover,
.btn-back-to-top:focus {
  background-color: #0062d6; /* slightly darker blue */
  text-decoration: none;
  outline: none;
}

/* Make SVG inherit color */
.btn-back-to-top svg { 
  display: block;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Small-screen tweak */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .btn-back-to-top {
    right: 14px;
    bottom: 80px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #about-section p {
    text-align: justify;
  }
}