:root{
    --navy:#1177B0;
    --navy-deep:#0B4C78;
    --gold:#E8A400;
    --gold-light:#FFC94A;
    --gold-soft:#FFEEC2;
    --yellow:#FFD400;
    --cream:#FFFBF0;
    --paper:#FFFFFF;
    --sky:#2FA8E0;
    --sky-light:#E4F5FD;
    --ink:#1E2A38;
    --ink-soft:#56626F;
    --line:#F3E6BE;
    --radius-sm:6px;
    --radius-md:14px;
    --shadow-soft:0 10px 30px rgba(17,119,176,0.10);
    --shadow-card:0 18px 40px rgba(17,119,176,0.12);
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    margin:0;
    font-family:'Manrope', sans-serif;
    color:var(--ink);
    background:var(--cream);
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }
  img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  h1,h2,h3,h4{
    font-family:'Cinzel', serif;
    font-weight:600;
    line-height:1.15;
    margin:0 0 .5em 0;
    color:var(--navy-deep);
  }
  p{margin:0 0 1em 0;}
  ul{margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none;}
  button{font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer;}
  .wrap{max-width:1240px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px;}
  .eyebrow{
    font-size:.8rem;
    letter-spacing:.02em;
    color:var(--sky);
    font-weight:700;
    margin-bottom:10px;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{
    content:"";
    width:22px; height:2px;
    background:var(--gold);
    display:inline-block;
  }
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:8px;
    padding:14px 26px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:.95rem;
    border:1.5px solid transparent;
    transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease, color .18s ease;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .btn-gold{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-light),var(--gold));
    color:var(--navy-deep);
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(198,147,47,0.35);
  }
  .btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(198,147,47,0.45);}
  .btn-outline{
    border-color:var(--navy);
    color:var(--navy);
    background:transparent;
  }
  .btn-outline:hover{background:var(--navy); color:var(--paper);}
  .btn-ghost-light{
    border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    color:#fff;
  }
  .btn-ghost-light:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);}
  .section{padding:88px 0;}
  .section-tight{padding:56px 0;}
  .section-title{
    font-size:clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.5rem);
    max-width:640px;
  }
  .section-sub{
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    max-width:560px;
    font-size:1.02rem;
  }
  .center{text-align:center; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;}

  /* ===== Row 1: Top utility bar ===== */
  .topbar{
    background:var(--navy-deep);
    color:#FCE9B8;
    font-size:.8rem;
  }
  .topbar .wrap{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    padding-top:9px;
    padding-bottom:9px;
    gap:20px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .topbar-left{display:flex; gap:20px; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .topbar-left span{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; color:#F4DFA0; white-space:nowrap;}
  .topbar-left strong{color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:700;}
  .rating-badge{color:var(--gold-light); font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.02em;}
  .rating-badge strong{color:var(--yellow);}
  .topbar-right{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .topbar-right a{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; color:#FCE9B8; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap;}
  .topbar-right a:hover{color:var(--gold-light);}
  .topbar-social{display:flex; gap:10px;}
  .topbar-social a{
    width:24px; height:24px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:.7rem;
  }
  .topbar-social a:hover{border-color:var(--gold-light);}

  /* ===== Row 2: Logo + primary CTAs ===== */
  .brand-row{
    background:var(--paper);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .brand-row-inner{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding-top:16px; padding-bottom:16px;
    gap:16px;
  }
  .brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; flex:none; min-width:0;}
  .brand img{height:56px; width:auto; flex:none;}
  .brand-text{display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.05; min-width:0;}
  .brand-text .name{
    font-family:'Cinzel', serif;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:1.5rem;
    color:var(--navy-deep);
    letter-spacing:.01em;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .brand-text .name em{color:var(--sky); font-style:normal;}
  .brand-text .tag{
    font-size:.68rem;
    letter-spacing:.05em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold);
    font-weight:700;
    margin-top:3px;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .brand-row-ctas{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; flex:none;}
  .brand-row-ctas .btn{padding:12px 22px; font-size:.88rem; white-space:nowrap;}

  /* ===== Row 3: Nav links ===== */
  .mainnav{
    background:var(--cream);
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
    box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--line);
  }
  .mainnav .wrap{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    padding-top:2px; padding-bottom:2px;
  }
  .navlinks{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2px;
    flex-wrap:nowrap;
  }
  .navlinks > li{position:relative; flex:none;}
  .navlinks > li > a{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:3px;
    padding:14px 10px;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:.78rem;
    color:var(--ink);
    border-radius:0;
    white-space:nowrap;
    border-bottom:2px solid transparent;
  }
  .navlinks > li > a:hover{color:var(--sky); border-bottom-color:var(--gold);}
  .navlinks > li > a .car{font-size:.62rem; margin-top:2px; color:var(--gold);}
  .dropdown{
    position:absolute; top:100%; left:0;
    background:var(--paper);
    min-width:250px;
    border-radius:var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:10px;
    opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(8px);
    transition:opacity .16s ease, transform .16s ease, visibility .16s;
    z-index:10;
  }
  .navlinks > li:hover .dropdown{opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0);}
  .dropdown a{
    display:block; padding:9px 12px; border-radius:8px;
    font-size:.87rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600;
    border-bottom:none;
  }
  .dropdown a:hover{background:var(--sky-light); color:var(--sky); border-bottom:none;}
  .burger{display:none; background:none; border:none; font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--navy-deep);}

  /* ===== Mega dropdown (Top Medical Colleges) ===== */
  .has-mega{position:static;}
  .mega-dropdown{
    position:absolute; top:100%; left:50%; transform:translate(-50%,8px);
    background:var(--paper);
    width:min(920px, 92vw);
    border-radius:var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:26px 28px;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px;
    opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
    transition:opacity .16s ease, transform .16s ease, visibility .16s;
    z-index:20;
    max-height:70vh; overflow-y:auto;
  }
  .mega-dropdown-colleges{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
  .navlinks > li.has-mega:hover .mega-dropdown{opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translate(-50%,0);}
  .mega-col h5{
    font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold); font-weight:800; margin:0 0 10px;
    padding-bottom:8px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .mega-col a{
    display:block; padding:7px 4px; border-radius:6px;
    font-size:.83rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600;
    line-height:1.35;
  }
  .mega-col a:hover{color:var(--sky); background:var(--sky-light); padding-left:8px;}

  /* ===== Mobile drawer sub-menus ===== */
  .drawer-panel details summary{
    padding:14px 4px; font-weight:700; cursor:pointer; list-style:none;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  }
  .drawer-panel details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
  .drawer-panel details summary::after{content:"+"; color:var(--gold); font-size:1.1rem;}
  .drawer-panel details[open] summary::after{content:"–";}
  .drawer-panel .drawer-sub{padding:0 0 12px 10px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;}
  .drawer-panel .drawer-sub-label{
    font-size:.68rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; font-weight:800;
    color:var(--gold); margin:10px 0 4px;
  }
  .drawer-panel .drawer-sub a{padding:7px 4px; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600;}

  /* ===== Hero ===== */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 500px at 82% -10%, rgba(198,147,47,.18), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 700px at -10% 30%, rgba(46,127,206,.10), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg,var(--cream) 0%, #FBEFCF 100%);
    padding:64px 0 40px;
  }
  .hero .wrap{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;
    gap:56px;
    align-items:center;
  }
  .hero-kicker{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    background:var(--paper);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:7px 16px 7px 7px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700;
    color:var(--navy-deep);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);
    margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .hero-kicker .dot{
    width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:50%;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-light),var(--gold));
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color:var(--navy-deep); font-size:.75rem;
  }
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 3.55rem);
    letter-spacing:-.01em;
    max-width:640px;
  }
  .hero h1 .accent{
    background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--sky),#1288C4 60%);
    -webkit-background-clip:text;
    background-clip:text;
    color:transparent;
  }
  .hero p.lead{
    font-size:1.12rem;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    max-width:520px;
    margin-bottom:28px;
  }
  .hero-actions{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:36px;}
  .hero-stats{
    display:flex; gap:34px; flex-wrap:wrap;
    padding-top:26px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    max-width:560px;
  }
  .hero-stats .stat b{
    font-family:'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size:1.7rem; color:var(--navy-deep); display:block;
  }
  .hero-stats .stat span{font-size:.8rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600;}

  /* Hero predictor card */
  .predictor-card{
    background:var(--navy-deep);
    border-radius:22px;
    padding:34px 32px;
    color:#fff;
    position:relative;
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px rgba(7,28,51,0.35);
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .predictor-card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; top:-60px; right:-60px;
    width:220px; height:220px; border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198,147,47,.35), transparent 70%);
  }
  .predictor-card .pc-head{position:relative; z-index:1; margin-bottom:22px;}
  .predictor-card .pc-head .pc-eyebrow{
    color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:700; font-size:.78rem;
    letter-spacing:.03em; margin-bottom:8px; display:block;
  }
  .predictor-card h3{color:#fff; font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .predictor-card .pc-sub{color:#D7EEF8; font-size:.88rem; margin-bottom:0;}
  .pc-field{margin-bottom:14px; position:relative; z-index:1;}
  .pc-field label{
    display:block; font-size:.76rem; font-weight:700;
    color:#BEE3F2; margin-bottom:6px; letter-spacing:.02em;
  }
  .pc-field select, .pc-field input{
    width:100%; padding:12px 14px;
    border-radius:10px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    color:#fff; font-size:.92rem; font-family:inherit;
  }
  .pc-field select option{color:#111;}
  .pc-field input::placeholder{color:#6FA8C7;}
  .pc-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:12px;}
  .pc-submit{
    width:100%; margin-top:6px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-light),var(--gold));
    color:var(--navy-deep); border:none; padding:14px;
    border-radius:10px; font-weight:800; font-size:.95rem;
    position:relative; z-index:1;
  }
  .pc-result{
    margin-top:18px; padding:16px; border-radius:12px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    font-size:.86rem; color:#EAF6FC; display:none; position:relative; z-index:1;
  }
  .pc-result.show{display:block;}
  .pc-result b{color:var(--gold-light); font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:1.15rem; display:block; margin-bottom:4px;}
  .pc-note{font-size:.72rem; color:#6FA8C7; margin-top:12px; position:relative; z-index:1;}

  /* ===== Trust strip ===== */
  .trust-strip{
    background:var(--navy-deep);
    color:#fff;
    padding:38px 0;
  }
  .trust-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px;
  }
  .trust-item{text-align:center; border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); padding:0 12px;}
  .trust-item:last-child{border-right:none;}
  .trust-item b{
    font-family:'Cinzel', serif; font-size:2.1rem; color:var(--gold-light);
    display:block;
  }
  .trust-item span{font-size:.82rem; color:#D7EEF8; font-weight:600;}

  /* ===== Story section ===== */
  .story{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr; gap:64px; align-items:center;
  }
  .story-visual{
    position:relative;
    border-radius:24px;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--sky-light), #fff 65%);
    padding:38px;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .story-visual .quote-mark{
    font-family:'Cinzel', serif; font-size:5rem; color:var(--gold); line-height:1; opacity:.5;
  }
  .story-visual p{font-family:'Cinzel', serif; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--navy-deep); font-style:italic;}
  .story-visual .attrib{font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif; font-style:normal; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:700; margin-top:18px;}
  .story-body p{color:var(--ink-soft);}

  /* ===== Predictor full section ===== */
  .predictor-full{
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff, var(--sky-light) 100%);
    border-radius:28px;
    padding:56px;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr; gap:48px; align-items:center;
    border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .band-cards{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:14px; margin-top:26px;}
  .band-card{
    background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px;
    padding:16px; cursor:pointer; transition:border-color .15s, transform .15s;
  }
  .band-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .band-card .rng{font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-deep); font-size:1.05rem;}
  .band-card p{font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:6px 0 0;}
  .predictor-tool-box{
    background:var(--paper); border-radius:20px; padding:30px;
    border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  }
  .full-pc-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .full-pc-field label{display:block; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:6px;}
  .full-pc-field select, .full-pc-field input{
    width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border-radius:10px;
    border:1px solid var(--line); font-size:.92rem; font-family:inherit; background:#fff;
  }
  .full-pc-result{
    margin-top:18px; border-radius:14px; padding:20px;
    background:var(--navy-deep); color:#fff; display:none;
  }
  .full-pc-result.show{display:block;}
  .full-pc-result h4{color:var(--gold-light); font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:8px;}
  .full-pc-result ul{margin-top:10px;}
  .full-pc-result li{padding:5px 0; font-size:.86rem; color:#D7ECF7; border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.15);}
  .full-pc-result li:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .full-pc-result li b{color:#fff;}

  /* ===== Services ===== */
  .services-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px; margin-top:44px;
  }
  .service-card{
    background:var(--paper);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:28px 24px;
    transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
  }
  .service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); border-color:transparent;}
  .service-icon{
    width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px;
    background:var(--sky-light); color:var(--sky);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .service-card h4{font-size:1.06rem; margin-bottom:8px;}
  .service-card p{font-size:.87rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0;}

  /* ===== Process ===== */
  .process-list{margin-top:48px;}
  .process-row{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:80px 1fr; gap:24px;
    padding:26px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    align-items:start;
  }
  .process-row:first-child{border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .process-num{
    font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:2.2rem; color:var(--gold);
    font-weight:600;
  }
  .process-row h4{font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .process-row p{color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:640px; margin:0;}

  /* ===== Colleges strip ===== */
  .college-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:14px; margin-top:40px;
  }
  .college-chip{
    background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px;
    padding:18px 14px; text-align:center;
  }
  .college-chip .cname{font-weight:700; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--navy-deep);}
  .college-chip .cloc{font-size:.72rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:3px;}

  /* ===== Testimonials ===== */
  .testi-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:44px;}
  .testi-card{
    background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; padding:28px;
  }
  .stars{color:var(--gold); font-size:.9rem; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .testi-card p{font-style:italic; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.94rem;}
  .testi-who{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-top:18px;}
  .testi-avatar{
    width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--sky-light); color:var(--sky); font-weight:700;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:.85rem;
  }
  .testi-who .tn{font-weight:700; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--navy-deep);}
  .testi-who .tr{font-size:.75rem; color:var(--ink-soft);}

  /* ===== Offices ===== */
  .office-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:44px;}
  .office-card{
    border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--paper);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .office-photo{
    height:130px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--sky-light), #DDF0FB);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color:var(--sky); font-size:2rem;
  }
  .office-info{padding:16px;}
  .office-info .tag{font-size:.7rem; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em;}
  .office-info h4{font-size:.98rem; margin:6px 0 2px;}
  .office-info span{font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-soft);}

  /* ===== FAQ ===== */
  .faq-list{margin-top:40px; max-width:820px;}
  .faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .faq-q{
    width:100%; text-align:left; background:none; border:none;
    padding:20px 4px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    font-weight:700; font-size:1rem; color:var(--navy-deep); gap:20px;
  }
  .faq-q .plus{font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--gold); transition:transform .2s;}
  .faq-item.open .faq-q .plus{transform:rotate(45deg);}
  .faq-a{max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .25s ease;}
  .faq-a p{padding:0 4px 20px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.92rem; max-width:680px;}

  /* ===== Contact ===== */
  .contact-section{
    background:var(--navy-deep);
    color:#fff;
    border-radius:32px;
    padding:60px;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr; gap:56px;
  }
  .contact-info h2{color:#fff;}
  .contact-info p{color:#D7EEF8;}
  .contact-points{margin-top:28px;}
  .contact-point{display:flex; gap:14px; margin-bottom:20px;}
  .contact-point .icon-badge{
    width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:12px; flex:none;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); color:var(--gold-light);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1.1rem;
  }
  .contact-point b{display:block; font-size:.92rem; color:#fff;}
  .contact-point span{font-size:.84rem; color:#BEE3F2;}
  .contact-form{
    background:#fff; border-radius:22px; padding:32px; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .form-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px;}
  .form-field{margin-bottom:16px;}
  .form-field.full{grid-column:1/-1;}
  .form-field label{display:block; font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:6px;}
  .form-field input, .form-field select, .form-field textarea{
    width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border-radius:10px; border:1px solid var(--line);
    font-family:inherit; font-size:.92rem; background:var(--cream);
  }
  .form-field textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:90px;}
  .form-radio-group{display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .form-radio-group label{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600;
    color:var(--ink-soft); background:var(--cream); border:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:9px 14px; border-radius:999px; cursor:pointer;
  }
  .form-radio-group input{width:auto;}
  .form-consent{display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:18px;}
  .form-consent input{width:auto; margin-top:3px;}
  .form-submit{
    width:100%; padding:15px; border:none; border-radius:10px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-light),var(--gold));
    color:var(--navy-deep); font-weight:800; font-size:.98rem;
  }
  .form-success{
    display:none; text-align:center; padding:40px 10px;
  }
  .form-success.show{display:block;}
  .form-success .tick{
    width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--sky-light);
    color:var(--sky); font-size:1.8rem; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    margin:0 auto 18px;
  }

  /* ===== Footer ===== */
  footer{background:var(--navy-deep); color:#BEE3F2; padding-top:64px;}
  .footer-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr; gap:40px;
    padding-bottom:44px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  }
  .footer-brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .footer-brand img{height:46px;}
  .footer-brand .name{font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:1.2rem; color:#fff;}
  .footer-col h5{color:#fff; font-size:.92rem; margin-bottom:16px; font-weight:700;}
  .footer-col li{margin-bottom:10px; font-size:.86rem;}
  .footer-col a:hover{color:var(--gold-light);}
  .footer-social{display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:18px;}
  .footer-social a{
    width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:.85rem;
  }
  .footer-social a:hover{border-color:var(--gold-light); color:var(--gold-light);}
  .footer-bottom{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
    padding:22px 0; font-size:.78rem; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;
  }

  /* Floating action buttons */
  .fab-stack{position:fixed; left:22px; bottom:22px; z-index:200; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px;}
  .fab{
    width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:50%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:1.3rem; color:#fff; box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  }
  .fab-call{background:var(--navy);}
  .fab-whatsapp{background:#22b356;}

  /* Floating counselling widget (opens enquiry popup) */
  .floating-cta{
    position:fixed; right:18px; bottom:22px; z-index:200;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    background:var(--navy-deep); color:#fff;
    padding:10px 14px; border-radius:16px;
    box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
    text-decoration:none; cursor:pointer;
    max-width:230px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  }
  .floating-cta:hover{background:var(--navy);}
  .fc-icon{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--sky),var(--navy));
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1.05rem;
  }
  .fc-text{display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.3;}
  .fc-tag{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; font-size:.6rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.03em; color:var(--gold-light); text-transform:uppercase;}
  .fc-dot{width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:#3ddc73; flex-shrink:0;}
  .fc-title{font-size:.76rem; font-weight:800; color:#fff; margin-top:2px;}
  .fc-arrow{
    width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.15); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:.85rem;
  }
  @media (max-width:480px){
    .floating-cta{max-width:180px; padding:8px 10px;}
    .fc-title{font-size:.7rem;}
  }
  @media (max-width:600px){
    .fab-stack{left:14px; bottom:14px; gap:10px;}
    .fab{width:42px; height:42px; font-size:1.05rem; box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.25);}
    .floating-cta{right:14px; bottom:14px; padding:8px 10px; gap:8px; border-radius:13px; max-width:190px;}
    .fc-icon{width:28px; height:28px; font-size:.8rem;}
    .fc-tag{font-size:.54rem; gap:4px;}
    .fc-dot{width:5px; height:5px;}
    .fc-title{font-size:.68rem; margin-top:1px; line-height:1.2;}
    .fc-arrow{display:none;}
  }

  /* mobile nav drawer */
  .mobile-drawer{
    position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(7,28,51,.5); z-index:300;
    display:none;
  }
  .mobile-drawer.open{display:block;}
  .drawer-panel{
    position:absolute; top:0; right:0; height:100%; width:82%; max-width:340px;
    background:var(--paper); padding:26px; overflow-y:auto;
  }
  .drawer-close{background:none; border:none; font-size:1.5rem; float:right; color:var(--ink);}
  .drawer-panel ul{margin-top:40px;}
  .drawer-panel > ul > li{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .drawer-panel > ul > li > a{display:block; padding:14px 4px; font-weight:700;}
  .drawer-sub{padding-left:12px; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .drawer-sub a{display:block; padding:8px 4px; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft);}

  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .mainnav{display:none;}
    .brand-row-ctas .btn-outline{display:none;}
    .brand-row-ctas .btn-gold{display:none;}
    .burger{display:block;}
    .hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .story{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .predictor-full{grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:32px;}
    .services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .trust-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .college-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
    .testi-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .office-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .contact-section{grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:32px; border-radius:20px;}
    .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px){
    /* Slightly smaller overall text on phones so content fits and reads better */
    html{font-size:90%;}
    .section{padding:56px 0;}
    .college-card{flex:0 0 200px;}
    .college-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .office-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .trust-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .topbar-left{gap:10px; font-size:.68rem;}
    .topbar-left span:nth-child(3){display:none;}
    .topbar .wrap{gap:6px;}
    .topbar-right{gap:10px;}
    .topbar-right a span, .topbar-right a{font-size:.68rem;}
    .brand-row-inner{gap:8px;}
    .brand{gap:8px;}
    .brand img{height:38px;}
    .brand-text .name{font-size:1rem;}
    .brand-text .tag{font-size:.52rem; max-width:150px;}
    .brand-row-ctas{gap:8px;}
    .brand-row-ctas .btn-gold{padding:9px 13px; font-size:.74rem;}
    .burger{font-size:1.3rem;}

    /* College Predictor — compact mobile layout */
    .predictor-card{padding:22px 18px; border-radius:16px;}
    .predictor-card .pc-head{margin-bottom:16px;}
    .predictor-card .pc-head .pc-eyebrow{font-size:.68rem;}
    .predictor-card h3{font-size:1.12rem;}
    .predictor-card .pc-sub{font-size:.78rem;}
    .pc-field{margin-bottom:10px;}
    .pc-field label{font-size:.68rem; margin-bottom:4px;}
    .pc-field select, .pc-field input{padding:10px 12px; font-size:.82rem; border-radius:8px;}
    .pc-row{gap:8px;}
    .pc-submit{padding:12px; font-size:.85rem; border-radius:8px;}
    .pc-result{padding:12px; font-size:.78rem;}
    .pc-result b{font-size:1rem;}
    .pc-note{font-size:.66rem;}
  }
  @media (max-width:420px){
    html{font-size:85%;}
  }

/* ================= Placeholder image blocks ================= */
.ph-img{
  position:relative;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, #EAF3FC, #EAF3FC 10px, #E3F4FC 10px, #E3F4FC 20px);
  border:1.5px dashed #8FD0EE;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--sky); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; text-align:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.ph-img::before{
  content:"🖼  " attr(data-label);
  padding:14px 18px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  border-radius:999px;
  line-height:1.4;
}
/* Once a placeholder is swapped for a real <img class="ph-img">, this
   removes the dashed placeholder look and makes the photo fill the box. */
img.ph-img{
  background:none;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  object-fit:cover;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  display:block;
}
/* College carousel images must keep their fixed 4:3 area so the
   college name/details remain visible below the photo. */
.college-card .ph-img{
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}

/* ================= Hero v2 ================= */
.hero-v2{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--cream) 0%, #FBEFCF 100%);
  padding:56px 0 0;
}
.hero-v2 .wrap{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr .95fr; gap:50px; align-items:center;
  padding-bottom:48px;
}
.hero-eyebrow-line{
  font-size:.95rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.03em; margin-bottom:10px;
}
.hero-eyebrow-line span:nth-child(1){color:var(--yellow);}
.hero-eyebrow-line span:nth-child(2){color:var(--navy-deep);}
.hero-v2 h1{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,3.6vw,3.1rem); margin-bottom:6px;}
.hero-v2 h1 .line-navy{color:var(--navy-deep); display:block;}
.hero-v2 h1 .line-gold{
  display:block;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--gold),#C9860A 70%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
}
.hero-v2 p.lead{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.05rem; max-width:480px; margin:18px 0 22px;}
.hero-feature-row{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:22px; margin-bottom:28px;}
.hero-feature-row .hf-item{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-deep); max-width:150px;}
.hero-feature-row .hf-icon{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px; flex:none;
  background:var(--sky-light); color:var(--sky);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1.05rem;
}
.hero-v2-actions{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;}

.hero-visual{position:relative;}
.hero-visual .ph-img{
  aspect-ratio:4/4.6; border-radius:26px; width:100%; height:auto; display:block;
}
.hero-quote-bubble{
  position:absolute; top:6%; left:-6%;
  background:var(--paper); border-radius:16px; padding:12px 16px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-style:italic;
  font-size:.85rem; color:var(--navy-deep); max-width:170px; transform:rotate(-3deg);
  z-index:2;
}
.hero-float-stats{
  position:absolute; top:8%; right:-8%; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; z-index:2;
}
.hero-float-stat{
  background:var(--paper); border-radius:14px; padding:12px 18px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  min-width:170px;
}
.hero-float-stat .hfs-icon{
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
  background:var(--sky-light); color:var(--sky);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1rem;
}
.hero-float-stat.gold .hfs-icon{background:var(--gold-soft); color:var(--gold);}
.hero-float-stat b{display:block; font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--navy-deep); line-height:1.1;}
.hero-float-stat span{font-size:.72rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:700;}

/* ================= Predictor band (full width) ================= */
.predictor-band{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy-deep) 0%, #146B9E 100%);
  color:#fff; border-radius:26px; padding:36px 44px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.predictor-band.alt{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#0B4C78, #146B9E 100%); border-radius:0;}
.predictor-band::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-80px; right:-40px; width:260px; height:260px;
  border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198,147,47,.25), transparent 70%);
}
.pb-head{position:relative; z-index:1; margin-bottom:22px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.pb-head h2{color:#fff; font-size:1.7rem; margin-bottom:6px;}
.pb-head h2 em{color:var(--gold-light); font-style:normal;}
.pb-head p{color:#D7EEF8; font-size:.92rem; margin:0;}
.pb-note{font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-light); font-size:.92rem; max-width:180px; text-align:right;}
.pb-form{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr) auto; gap:14px; align-items:end;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  padding:20px; border-radius:16px;
}
.pb-field label{display:block; font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; color:#BEE3F2; margin-bottom:6px;}
.pb-field select, .pb-field input{
  width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border-radius:10px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); color:#fff; font-size:.9rem; font-family:inherit;
}
.pb-field select option{color:#111;}
.pb-field input::placeholder{color:#6FA8C7;}
.pb-submit{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-light),var(--gold));
  color:var(--navy-deep); border:none; padding:13px 22px; border-radius:10px;
  font-weight:800; font-size:.88rem; white-space:nowrap;
}
.pb-result{
  grid-column:1/-1; margin-top:6px; padding:14px 16px; border-radius:10px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  font-size:.85rem; color:#EAF6FC; display:none;
}
.pb-form-3col{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr) auto; margin-top:20px;}
.pb-result.show{display:block;}
.pb-result b{color:var(--gold-light);}

/* ================= Journey cards ================= */
.journey-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); gap:16px; margin-top:40px;}
.journey-card{
  background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px; padding:24px 18px;
  text-align:center; transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.journey-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);}
.journey-icon{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 14px;
  background:var(--sky-light); color:var(--sky);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1.35rem;
}
.journey-card h4{font-size:.98rem; margin-bottom:8px;}
.journey-card p{font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:12px;}
.journey-card a{font-size:.78rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--sky);}

/* ================= Strategy section ================= */
.strategy-section{display:grid; grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr; gap:48px; align-items:center;}
.strategy-visual{position:relative;}
.strategy-visual .ph-img{aspect-ratio:1/1.05; border-radius:22px; width:100%; height:auto; display:block; object-fit:cover;}
.strategy-badge{
  position:absolute; top:-16px; left:-16px;
  background:var(--paper); border-radius:14px; padding:12px 16px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-style:italic;
  font-size:.85rem; color:var(--navy-deep); max-width:150px; transform:rotate(-4deg);
}
.strategy-cards{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px;}
.strategy-card{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px; padding:22px;}
.strategy-num{
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold-soft); color:var(--gold);
  font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-weight:700; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:14px; font-size:.9rem;
}
.strategy-card h4{font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:6px;}
.strategy-card p{font-size:.82rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0;}

/* ================= Process steps v2 ================= */
.process-v2-wrap{display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 220px; gap:34px; align-items:center; margin-top:44px;}
.process-v2-row{display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:18px; width:100%;}
.process-v2-step{flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px; padding-right:14px;}
.process-v2-circle{
  width:96px; height:96px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold-soft); color:var(--gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:2.3rem;
  border:2px solid var(--gold-light); flex:none;
  box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(232,164,0,0.18);
}
.process-v2-step h4{font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:4px;}
.process-v2-step .pv2num{font-family:'Cinzel',serif; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; font-size:.95rem;}
.process-v2-step p{font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0;}
.process-v2-arrow{display:none !important;}
.process-v2-visual{display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; min-width:0;}
.process-v2-visual .ph-img{aspect-ratio:1/1; width:190px; height:190px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:contain;}

/* ================= College carousel ================= */
.college-head-row{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px;}
.college-carousel-wrap{position:relative; margin-top:36px;}
.college-carousel{
  display:flex; gap:20px; overflow-x:auto; scroll-behavior:smooth; padding-bottom:8px;
  scrollbar-width:none;
}
.college-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
.college-card{
  flex:0 0 240px; background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden;
}
.college-card .ph-img{aspect-ratio:4/3; border-radius:0;}
.college-card-body{padding:16px;}
.college-card-body h4{font-size:.95rem; margin-bottom:2px;}
.college-card-body .cloc{font-size:.76rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:6px;}
.college-card-body .ctag{font-size:.7rem; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:8px;}
.college-card-body a{font-size:.78rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--sky);}
.carousel-nav{display:flex; gap:10px;}
.carousel-btn{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--paper);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1rem; color:var(--navy-deep);
}
.carousel-btn:hover{background:var(--sky-light); color:var(--sky);}

/* ================= Trust + testimonial ================= */
.trust-testi-wrap{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr; gap:40px; align-items:center; margin-top:40px;}
.trust-mini-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px;}
.trust-mini-grid-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); margin-top:40px;}
.trust-mini-card{background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px; padding:20px; text-align:center;}
.trust-mini-icon{
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 10px;
  background:var(--gold-soft); color:var(--gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1.2rem;
}
.trust-mini-card b{display:block; font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:1.4rem; color:var(--navy-deep);}
.trust-mini-card span{font-size:.76rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:700;}
.testimonial-card-v2{
  background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; padding:30px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
}
.tcv2-top{display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:16px;}
.tcv2-avatar{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; flex:none;
  background:var(--sky-light); color:var(--sky); font-weight:700;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1rem;
}
.tcv2-name{font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-deep); font-size:.95rem;}
.tcv2-role{font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-soft);}
.testimonial-card-v2 p{font-style:italic; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.95rem; margin-bottom:14px;}
.tcv2-stars{color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:6px;}
.tcv2-dots{display:flex; gap:8px; margin-top:18px;}
.tcv2-dots span{width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--line); display:inline-block;}
.tcv2-dots span.active{background:var(--gold);}

/* ================= FAQ with side card ================= */
.faq-with-card{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr; gap:40px; align-items:start; margin-top:40px;}
.faq-two-col{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0 24px;}
.faq-two-col .faq-item{grid-column:span 1;}
.faq-side-card{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--sky-light), #fff 70%);
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; padding:30px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.faq-side-card h3{font-size:1.25rem; margin-bottom:10px;}
.faq-side-card p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.88rem; margin-bottom:22px;}
.faq-side-actions{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px;}
.faq-side-actions .btn{width:100%;}
.faq-side-visual{margin-top:22px;}
.faq-side-visual .ph-img{aspect-ratio:16/9; border-radius:14px;}

/* ================= Footer newsletter ================= */
.footer-newsletter{display:flex; gap:0; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);}
.footer-newsletter input{
  flex:1; border:none; padding:12px 14px; font-size:.85rem; font-family:inherit;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); color:#fff;
}
.footer-newsletter input::placeholder{color:#6FA8C7;}
.footer-newsletter button{
  border:none; padding:12px 18px; font-weight:800; font-size:.82rem;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-light),var(--gold)); color:var(--navy-deep);
}

/* ================= Responsive additions ================= */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero-v2 .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .hero-visual{ max-width:360px; margin:24px auto 0;}
  .hero-quote-bubble, .hero-float-stats{display:none;}
  .pb-form{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .pb-form-3col{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .pb-head{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;}
  .pb-note{text-align:left;}
  .journey-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
  .strategy-section{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .strategy-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .process-v2-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:24px;}
  .process-v2-row{flex-wrap:wrap; gap:24px;}
  .process-v2-step{flex:0 0 45%;}
  .process-v2-circle{width:68px; height:68px; font-size:1.8rem;}
  .process-v2-arrow{display:none !important;}
  .process-v2-visual{display:none;}
  .trust-testi-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .faq-with-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .faq-two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr;}

  /* ---- Mobile-friendly type scale (tablets/large phones) ---- */
  .wrap{padding:0 20px;}
  .section{padding:64px 0;}
  .section-tight{padding:40px 0;}
  .hero-v2 h1{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,6vw,2.4rem);}
  .hero-v2 p.lead{font-size:.95rem; max-width:100%;}
  .section-title{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,5vw,2rem);}
  .section-sub{font-size:.92rem;}
  .btn{padding:12px 20px; font-size:.88rem;}
  .college-card{flex:0 0 210px;}
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .pb-form{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .pb-form-3col{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .pb-submit{width:100%;}
  .journey-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .strategy-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .process-v2-step{flex:0 0 100%;}
  .process-v2-circle{width:56px; height:56px; font-size:1.4rem;}
  .process-v2-step h4{font-size:.95rem;}
  .process-v2-step .pv2num{font-size:.8rem;}
  .process-v2-step p{font-size:.78rem;}
  .trust-mini-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .footer-newsletter{flex-direction:column;}

  /* ---- Mobile-friendly type scale (phones) ---- */
  .wrap{padding:0 16px;}
  .section{padding:48px 0;}
  .section-tight{padding:32px 0;}
  body{font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.55;}
  .hero-eyebrow-line{font-size:.78rem;}
  .hero-v2 h1{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,7vw,2rem); margin-bottom:4px;}
  .hero-v2 p.lead{font-size:.88rem; margin:12px 0 16px;}
  .hero-feature-row{gap:14px; margin-bottom:20px;}
  .hero-feature-row .hf-item{font-size:.74rem; max-width:120px;}
  .hero-feature-row .hf-icon{width:38px; height:38px; font-size:1.05rem;}
  .hero-v2-actions .btn{padding:11px 18px; font-size:.82rem;}
  .section-title{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,6.5vw,1.6rem); max-width:100%;}
  .section-sub{font-size:.85rem; max-width:100%;}
  .eyebrow{font-size:.72rem;}
  .college-head-row{align-items:flex-start;}
  .college-card{flex:0 0 180px;}
  .college-card-body{padding:12px;}
  .college-card-body h4{font-size:.85rem;}
  .college-card-body .cloc{font-size:.68rem;}
  .college-card-body .ctag{font-size:.64rem;}
  .college-card-body a{font-size:.7rem;}
}

/* ================= Enquiry Popup Modal ================= */
.enquiry-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9999;
  background:rgba(11,76,120,.55);
  display:none;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:20px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
}
.enquiry-overlay.show{display:flex;}
.enquiry-modal{
  position:relative;
  background:var(--paper);
  border-radius:20px;
  max-width:920px; width:100%;
  max-height:92vh; overflow-y:auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(11,76,120,.35);
  animation:enquiryPop .28s ease;
}
@keyframes enquiryPop{
  from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px) scale(.98);}
  to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0) scale(1);}
}
.enquiry-close{
  position:absolute; top:14px; right:14px; z-index:2;
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; border:none;
  background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink); font-size:1.3rem;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.15); cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.enquiry-close:hover{background:var(--sky-light); color:var(--sky);}

.enquiry-left{
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--navy-deep), #146B9E 100%);
  color:#fff; padding:32px 28px; border-radius:20px 0 0 20px;
}
.enquiry-brand{margin-bottom:18px;}
.enquiry-brand-name{font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-weight:700; font-size:1.1rem; color:#fff;}
.enquiry-brand-name em{color:var(--gold-light); font-style:normal;}
.enquiry-brand-sub{display:block; font-size:.68rem; color:#BEE3F2; margin-top:2px;}
.enquiry-badge{
  display:inline-block; background:var(--yellow); color:var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight:800; font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.03em;
  padding:5px 12px; border-radius:999px; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.enquiry-left h3{color:#fff; font-size:1.5rem; line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:10px;}
.enquiry-left h3 em{color:var(--gold-light); font-style:normal;}
.enquiry-left p{color:#D7EEF8; font-size:.86rem; margin-bottom:22px;}
.enquiry-features{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;}
.ef-item{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;}
.ef-icon{
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:10px; flex:none;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1rem;
}
.ef-item b{display:block; font-size:.82rem; color:#fff;}
.ef-item span{font-size:.72rem; color:#BEE3F2;}

.enquiry-right{padding:32px 28px;}
.enquiry-right h4{font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:18px;}
.enquiry-field{margin-bottom:16px;}
.enquiry-field label{display:block; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:8px;}
.enquiry-field input[type="text"], .enquiry-field input[type="tel"]{
  width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border-radius:10px; border:1px solid var(--line);
  font-family:inherit; font-size:.9rem; background:var(--cream);
}
.enquiry-radio-row{display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.enquiry-radio-row label{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-size:.8rem; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--ink-soft); background:var(--cream); border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:9px 13px; border-radius:999px; cursor:pointer;
}
.enquiry-radio-row input{width:auto;}
.enquiry-submit{
  width:100%; padding:14px; border:none; border-radius:10px; margin-top:6px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deep));
  color:#fff; font-weight:800; font-size:.92rem; letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.enquiry-lock{font-size:.74rem; color:var(--ink-soft); text-align:center; margin:12px 0 0;}
.enquiry-success{display:none; text-align:center; padding:30px 10px;}
.enquiry-success.show{display:block;}
.enquiry-tick{
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--sky-light); color:var(--sky);
  font-size:1.6rem; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin:0 auto 16px;
}
.enquiry-trust-row{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:10px;
  margin-top:22px; padding-top:20px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.et-item{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;}
.et-icon{
  width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:8px; flex:none;
  background:var(--gold-soft); color:var(--gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:.85rem;
}
.et-item b{display:block; font-size:.74rem; color:var(--navy-deep); line-height:1.2;}
.et-item span{font-size:.66rem; color:var(--ink-soft);}

@media (max-width: 760px){
  .enquiry-modal{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .enquiry-left{border-radius:20px 20px 0 0;}
  .enquiry-features{display:none;}
  .enquiry-trust-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
}
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .enquiry-overlay{padding:0;}
  .enquiry-modal{
    max-width:100%; width:100%; height:100%; max-height:100%;
    border-radius:0;
  }
  .enquiry-left{border-radius:0; padding:22px 18px 18px;}
  .enquiry-left h3{font-size:1.2rem;}
  .enquiry-right{padding:22px 16px 26px;}
  .enquiry-close{top:10px; right:10px;}
  .enquiry-radio-row{gap:8px;}
  .enquiry-radio-row label{padding:8px 11px; font-size:.74rem;}
  .enquiry-field input[type="text"], .enquiry-field input[type="tel"]{padding:11px 12px; font-size:.86rem;}
  .enquiry-trust-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:12px 8px;}
  .et-item b{font-size:.7rem;}
  .et-item span{font-size:.62rem;}
}

/* ===== Final layout fixes ===== */
.hero-v2 .wrap, .process-v2-wrap{position:relative;}
.hero-copy, .process-v2-row{min-width:0;}
.process-v2-step{min-width:0;}
.process-v2-visual{position:relative; z-index:1;}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .process-v2-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:22px 16px;}
  .process-v2-step{padding-right:0;}
  .process-v2-circle{width:72px; height:72px; font-size:2rem;}
  .process-v2-visual .ph-img{width:150px; height:150px;}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .process-v2-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px 12px;}
  .process-v2-circle{width:64px; height:64px; font-size:1.75rem;}
  .process-v2-step h4{font-size:.95rem;}
  .process-v2-step p{font-size:.78rem;}
}


/* ===== Final Veda Med Edu fixes ===== */
/* Keep the counselling image in its own layer so it can never cover the text/cards. */
.strategy-section{position:relative; isolation:isolate;}
.strategy-visual{position:relative; z-index:0; min-width:0;}
.strategy-visual .ph-img{position:relative; z-index:0; max-width:100%;}
.strategy-section > div:last-child{position:relative; z-index:3; min-width:0;}

/* No carousel navigation arrows. */
.carousel-nav{display:none !important;}

/* Popup must always sit above every page element and be easy to tap on phones. */
.enquiry-overlay{z-index:2147483000 !important;}
.enquiry-modal{z-index:2147483001;}
.enquiry-close{
  z-index:2147483002 !important;
  pointer-events:auto !important;
  touch-action:manipulation;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
  cursor:pointer;
}
body.popup-open{overflow:hidden;}
.floating-cta,.fab-stack{z-index:1000;}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .strategy-section{gap:28px;}
  .strategy-visual .ph-img{max-height:none;}
  .enquiry-overlay{padding:10px !important;}
  .enquiry-modal{max-height:96vh !important; overflow-y:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}
  .enquiry-close{width:42px; height:42px; font-size:1.5rem; top:8px; right:8px;}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .enquiry-overlay{padding:0 !important;}
  .enquiry-modal{height:100dvh !important; max-height:100dvh !important;}
}

/* ================= FINAL COLLEGE CARD FIX ================= */
.college-card{
  flex:0 0 240px !important;
  display:flex !important;
  flex-direction:column !important;
  height:auto !important;
  overflow:hidden !important;
}
.college-card > img.ph-img,
.college-card > .ph-img{
  display:block !important;
  width:100% !important;
  height:180px !important;
  min-height:180px !important;
  max-height:180px !important;
  aspect-ratio:auto !important;
  object-fit:cover !important;
  flex:none !important;
}
.college-card-body{
  display:block !important;
  position:relative !important;
  z-index:2 !important;
  visibility:visible !important;
  opacity:1 !important;
  height:auto !important;
  min-height:92px !important;
  padding:14px 16px !important;
  background:var(--paper) !important;
  overflow:visible !important;
}
.college-card-body h4,
.college-card-body .cloc,
.college-card-body .ctag{
  display:block !important;
  visibility:visible !important;
  opacity:1 !important;
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .college-card{flex:0 0 180px !important;}
  .college-card > img.ph-img,
  .college-card > .ph-img{
    height:135px !important;
    min-height:135px !important;
    max-height:135px !important;
  }
  .college-card-body{padding:11px 12px !important; min-height:82px !important;}
  .college-card-body h4{font-size:.85rem !important;}
  .college-card-body .cloc{font-size:.68rem !important;}
  .college-card-body .ctag{font-size:.64rem !important;}
}


/* ===== FINAL SITE-WIDE HARDENING ===== */
/* Keep page content lists readable even though the shared navigation uses list-style:none. */
main ul, main ol,
section ul, section ol,
article ul, article ol,
.content ul, .content ol,
.page-content ul, .page-content ol,
.vm-section ul, .vm-section ol{
  padding-left:1.35rem;
}
main ul, section ul, article ul, .content ul, .page-content ul, .vm-section ul{list-style:disc;}
main ol, section ol, article ol, .content ol, .page-content ol, .vm-section ol{list-style:decimal;}
main li, section li, article li, .content li, .page-content li, .vm-section li{margin-bottom:.35rem;}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;}
iframe,video{max-width:100%;}
html,body{max-width:100%;overflow-x:hidden;}

/* Header remains above page-specific artwork and cannot be pushed sideways. */
.topbar,.brand-row,.mainnav{width:100%;}
.brand-row-inner,.mainnav .wrap,.topbar .wrap{min-width:0;}

/* Floating controls stay usable on small screens. */
@media(max-width:600px){
  .topbar .wrap{flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}
  .footer-grid{gap:26px;}
  .enquiry-modal{max-width:100%;}
}