:root{
  --primary:#0a3d91;
  --secondary:#f57c00;
  --light:#f9fbff;
  --dark:#1c1c1c;
}

*{
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
}

body{
  background:var(--light);
  color:var(--dark);
}

/* ===== HEADER ===== */
header{
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--primary),#062b66);
  color:#fff;
  padding:20px 8%;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.logo span{color:var(--secondary);}

.menu-toggle{
  display:none;
  font-size:28px;
  cursor:pointer;
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.nav li {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Nav Links */
.nav a{
  color:#fff;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight:500;
  padding:8px 0;
  display:block;
}

.nav a:hover{
  color:var(--secondary);
}

/* Dropdown Parent */
.nav-item{
  position:relative;
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu{
  position:absolute;
  top:100%;
  left:0;
  background:#fff;
  min-width:200px;
  border-radius:8px;
  padding:10px 0;
  display:none;
  z-index:9999;
  box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Dropdown Links */
.dropdown-menu a{
  color:#333;
  padding:10px 15px;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover{
  background:#f2f2f2;
  color:#062b66;
}

/* Show Dropdown on Hover */
.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu{
  display:block;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media(max-width:768px){

  .menu-toggle{
    display:block;
  }

  .nav{
    display:none;
    flex-direction:column;
    width:100%;
    background:#062b66;
    margin-top:15px;
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:10px 0;
  }

  .nav.active{
    display:flex;
  }

  .nav a{
    text-align:center;
    padding:12px;
  }

  /* Dropdown mobile fix */
  .dropdown-menu{
    position:static;
    background:#0a3b85;
    box-shadow:none;
  }

  .dropdown-menu a{
    color:#fff;
  }

  .nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu{
    display:none; /* disable hover on mobile */
  }

  .nav-item.active .dropdown-menu{
    display:block; /* show on click */
  }
}
/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;
  gap:40px;
  padding:70px 8%;
  align-items:center;
}

.hero h2{font-size:42px;}
.hero h2 span{color:var(--secondary);}
.hero p{margin:20px 0;color:#444;}
.hero img{max-width:420px;width:100%;}

.btn{
  background:var(--secondary);
  color:#fff;
  padding:14px 28px;
  border-radius:30px;
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight:600;
}

.btn:hover{background:#e56f00;}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;}
  .hero h2{font-size:32px;}
}

/* ===== SERVICES ===== */
.services{
  padding:70px 8%;
  background:#fff;
}

.services h3{text-align:center;font-size:32px;margin-bottom:40px;}

.service-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));
  gap:30px;
}

.card{
  background:var(--light);
  padding:30px;
  border-radius:18px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

/* ===== ACHIEVEMENTS ===== */
.achievements{
  padding:70px 8%;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--primary),#062b66);
  color:#fff;
  text-align:center;
}

.achieve-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));
  gap:30px;
}

.achieve-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  padding:35px;
  border-radius:18px;
}

.achieve-card h2{
  font-size:42px;
  color:var(--secondary);
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIAL SLIDER ===== */
.testimonial-section{
  padding:70px 8%;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f2027,#203a43,#2c5364);
  color:#fff;
  text-align:center;
}

.testimonial-box{
  max-width:900px;
  margin:auto;
  background:#fff;
  color:#333;
  border-radius:16px;
  padding:40px;
  box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

.testimonial{
  display:none;
  animation:fade .8s ease;
}

.testimonial.active{display:block;}

.testimonial-text{
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1.7;
  margin-bottom:25px;
}

.student-name{
  font-size:20px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:#2c5364;
}

.student-inst{font-size:14px;color:#555;}

.controls button{
  background:#2c5364;
  border:none;
  color:#fff;
  padding:10px 20px;
  margin:10px;
  border-radius:30px;
  cursor:pointer;
}

@keyframes fade{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);}
  to{opacity:1;}
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
footer{
  background:var(--primary);
  color:#fff;
  text-align:center;
  padding:25px;
}
/* ===== AUTO CHAT BOT ===== */
.chat-bot{
  position:fixed;
  bottom:25px;
  right:25px;
  z-index:9999;
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
}

.chat-icon{
  width:60px;
  height:60px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),#062b66);
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:28px;
  cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

.chat-box{
  width:320px;
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:16px;
  box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  position:absolute;
  bottom:80px;
  right:0;
  display:none;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.chat-header{
  background:var(--primary);
  color:#fff;
  padding:15px;
  font-weight:600;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
}

.chat-body{
  padding:15px;
  font-size:14px;
  max-height:280px;
  overflow-y:auto;
}

.bot-msg{
  background:#f1f3f6;
  padding:10px 14px;
  border-radius:12px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.user-options button{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  margin:6px 0;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border:none;
  border-radius:20px;
  background:var(--secondary);
  color:#fff;
  cursor:pointer;
  font-size:13px;
}

.user-options button:hover{
  background:#e56f00;
}
.services{
  padding:70px 8%;
  background:#fff;
}

.services h3{
  text-align:center;
  font-size:32px;
  margin-bottom:40px;
}

.service-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));
  gap:30px;
}

.card{
  background:#f9fbff;
  padding:30px;
  border-radius:18px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition:0.3s;
}

.card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
}

.card h4{
  color:#0a3d91;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.card p{
  font-size:14px;
  color:#444;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}

.card-actions{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.btn{
  padding:10px 22px;
  border-radius:25px;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:600;
  cursor:pointer;
  text-decoration:none;
  border:none;
}

.explore-btn{
  background:#0a3d91;
  color:#fff;
}

.explore-btn:hover{
  background:#062b66;
}

.enquiry-btn{
  background:#f57c00;
  color:#fff;
}

.enquiry-btn:hover{
  background:#e56f00;
}
.popup-overlay{
  position:fixed;
  top:0;
  left:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  display:none;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  z-index:9999;
}

.popup-box{
  background:#fff;
  width:90%;
  max-width:420px;
  padding:30px;
  border-radius:18px;
  position:relative;
  animation:scaleIn 0.3s ease;
}

.popup-box h3{
  color:#0a3d91;
  margin-bottom:5px;
}

.popup-box p{
  font-size:14px;
  color:#555;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}

.popup-box input,
.popup-box textarea{
  width:100%;
  padding:12px;
  margin-bottom:12px;
  border-radius:10px;
  border:1px solid #ccc;
  font-size:14px;
}

.popup-box textarea{
  min-height:90px;
}

.popup-box button{
  width:100%;
  padding:12px;
  border:none;
  border-radius:25px;
  background:#f57c00;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:16px;
  font-weight:600;
  cursor:pointer;
}

.popup-box button:hover{
  background:#e56f00;
}

.close-btn{
  position:absolute;
  top:15px;
  right:18px;
  font-size:22px;
  cursor:pointer;
  color:#666;
}

@keyframes scaleIn{
  from{transform:scale(0.85);opacity:0;}
  to{transform:scale(1);opacity:1;}
}
.popup {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.popup-content {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 20px;
  width: 300px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
}

.popup-content input {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 8px 0;
  padding: 8px;
}

.close {
  float: right;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 22px;
}
/* Social Media Container */
.social-fixed {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;              /* change to right:0 for right side */
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 999;
}

/* Icon Style */
.social-fixed a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin: 5px 0;
  border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.social-fixed a:hover {
  width: 55px;
}

/* Individual Colors */
.facebook { background: #1877f2; }
.instagram { background: #e4405f; }
.youtube { background: #ff0000; }
.telegram { background: #0088cc; }
.whatsapp { background: #25d366; }

/* ================= COURSE SECTION ================= */
.course-section{
    background:#ffb347; /* Light saffron */
    padding:60px 50px;
}

.course-container{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));
    gap:30px;
}

/* ================= COURSE CARD ================= */
.course-card{
    background:#ffffff;
    padding:35px 20px;
    border-radius:14px;
    text-align:center;
    transition:0.3s;
    box-shadow:0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.course-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.course-card h3{
    margin-bottom:18px;
    color:#cc5500;
}

.course-card button{
    background:#ff9933;
    color:#fff;
    padding:10px 25px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:8px;
    cursor:pointer;
    font-weight:600;
    transition:0.3s;
}

.course-card button:hover{
    background:#e67300;
}
/* ================= ABOUT SECTION ================= */
.about-section{
    padding:70px 80px;
}

.about-container{
    display:flex;
    gap:50px;
}

/* LEFT */
.about-left{
    flex:1;
}

.about-left h1{
    font-size:32px;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.about-left p{
    margin-bottom:18px;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:#444;
}

.read-btn{
    background:#2e7d32;
    color:#fff;
    padding:12px 30px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:5px;
    cursor:pointer;
    font-weight:bold;
    margin-top:10px;
}

.read-btn:hover{
    background:#1b5e20;
}

/* RIGHT */
.about-right{
    flex:1;
}

.about-right h2{
    margin-bottom:20px;
    color:#333;
}

.notice-box{
    background:#ff9933;
    padding:30px;
    border-radius:10px;
    color:#fff;
}

.notice-box h3{
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.notice-box p{
    margin-bottom:20px;
    line-height:1.6;
}

.notice-box hr{
    border:0;
    height:1px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    margin:20px 0;
}


/* ================= MOBILE RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media (max-width: 768px){

    .about-section{
        padding:40px 20px;
    }

    .about-container{
        flex-direction:column;
        gap:30px;
    }

    .about-left h1{
        font-size:24px;
    }

    .about-right h2{
        font-size:20px;
    }

    .notice-box{
        padding:20px;
    }

    .read-btn{
        width:100%;
        text-align:center;
    }

}

/* ===== NOTICE SCROLL ANIMATION ===== */

.notice-box{
    background:#ff9933;
    padding:30px;
    border-radius:10px;
    color:#fff;
    height:260px;          /* visible height */
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;
}

/* Moving content */
.notice-scroll{
    position:absolute;
    width:100%;
    animation:scrollUp 18s linear infinite;
}

/* Bottom → Top Animation */
@keyframes scrollUp{
    0%{
        top:100%;
    }
    100%{
        top:-100%;
    }
}

/* Pause on hover (recommended) */
.notice-box:hover .notice-scroll{
    animation-play-state:paused;
}
.notice-box{
    background:#ff9933;
    padding:30px;
    border-radius:10px;
    color:#fff;

    height:260px;        /* IMPORTANT */
    overflow:hidden;     /* IMPORTANT */
    position:relative;   /* IMPORTANT */
}
.notice-scroll{
    position:absolute;
    width:100%;
    animation:scrollUp 15s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollUp{
    0%{
        top:100%;
    }
    100%{
        top:-100%;
    }
}

/* Section */

.foreign-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e293b);
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Slider */

.slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
   text-decoration: none
}

.slide-track {
  display: flex;
  width: calc(250px * 16);
  animation: scroll 25s linear infinite;
   text-decoration: none
}

@keyframes scroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Cards */

.country-card {
  width: 250px;
  margin: 15px;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: 0.4s;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.country-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.05);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.country-card img {
  width: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.country-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.country-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

/* Button */

.apply-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 14px 35px;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f59e0b, #fbbf24);
  color: black;
  font-weight: bold;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.apply-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .country-card {
    width: 200px;
  }
}
/* ================= UNIVERSITIES ================= */

.universities-section {
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: #f8f9fb;
  text-align: center;
}

.uni-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.uni-track {
  display: flex;
  width: calc(250px * 20);
  animation: scrollUni 35s linear infinite;
}

.uni-card {
  width: 220px;
  height: 200px;
  background: white;
  margin: 0 15px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.uni-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.uni-card img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.uni-card h4 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@keyframes scrollUni {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}
/* COUNTRY UNIVERSITY SECTION */

.country-universities {
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: #f5f7fb;
  text-align: center;
}

.country-tabs {
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.tab-btn {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border: none;
  background: #e0e6f0;
  margin: 5px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.tab-btn.active {
  background: #0b5ed7;
  color: white;
}

.country-content {
  display: none;
}

.country-content.active {
  display: block;
}

.uni-scroll {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.uni-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 8px;
}

.uni-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #0b5ed7;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.uni-card {
  min-width: 200px;
  background: white;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.uni-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.uni-card img {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
/* ===== Compare Colleges Unique Section ===== */
/* ===== Compare Section ===== */

.ns-compare-section {
  padding: 70px 20px;
  background: #f5f8ff;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.ns-compare-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.ns-compare-heading {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #0a3d91;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ns-compare-subheading {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: auto;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ns-compare-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
}

.ns-compare-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ns-compare-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.ns-compare-icon {
  font-size: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ns-compare-card h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #0a3d91;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ns-compare-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Hover Gradient Border Effect */
.ns-compare-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a3d91, #f57c00);
  -webkit-mask: 
      linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, 
      linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: destination-out;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.ns-compare-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {

  .ns-compare-heading {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .ns-compare-card {
    padding: 25px 18px;
  }

}
/* ===== HERO SECTION UNIQUE ===== */

.ns-hero-section {
    padding: 70px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d6efd, #0a58ca);
    color: white;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.ns-hero-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ns-hero-left {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
}

.ns-hero-title {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.ns-hero-title span {
    color: #ffd166;
}

.ns-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.ns-hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.ns-hero-btn {
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.ns-btn-primary {
    background: #ffd166;
    color: #000;
}

.ns-btn-primary:hover {
    background: #ffc107;
}

.ns-btn-secondary {
    background: white;
    color: #0d6efd;
}

.ns-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: #e9ecef;
}

.ns-hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ns-stat h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #ffd166;
}

.ns-stat p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.ns-hero-right {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ns-hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 450px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}


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

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .ns-hero-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .ns-hero-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ns-hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .ns-hero-stats {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

.nschlr-testimonial-area{
  padding:70px 20px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f4f8ff,#eef3ff);
  font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
}

.nschlr-container{
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:auto;
}

/* Mentor */

.nschlr-mentor-box{
  display:flex;
  gap:30px;
  align-items:center;
  background:#fff;
  padding:30px;
  border-radius:18px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  margin-bottom:60px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.nschlr-mentor-img img{
  width:160px;
  height:160px;
  border-radius:50%;
  object-fit:cover;
  border:4px solid #0a3d91;
}

.nschlr-mentor-content h2{
  color:#0a3d91;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.nschlr-mentor-content span{
  color:#f57c00;
}

.nschlr-mentor-content p{
  color:#555;
  line-height:1.7;
}

.nschlr-mentor-highlight{
  margin-top:10px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:#222;
}

/* Heading */

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

.nschlr-heading h2{
  font-size:32px;
  color:#0a3d91;
}

.nschlr-heading p{
  color:#666;
  margin-top:8px;
}

/* Grid */

.nschlr-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));
  gap:25px;
}

/* Cards */

.nschlr-card{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:16px;
  padding:25px;
  text-align:center;
  box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition:0.3s;
}

.nschlr-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.nschlr-card img{
  width:90px;
  height:90px;
  border-radius:50%;
  object-fit:cover;
  border:3px solid #0a3d91;
  margin-bottom:15px;
}

.nschlr-card h3{
  margin:10px 0 5px;
  color:#222;
}

.nschlr-card span{
  display:block;
  color:#f57c00;
  font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:12px;
  font-size:14px;
}

.nschlr-card p{
  font-size:14px;
  color:#555;
  line-height:1.6;
}

/* Mobile */

@media(max-width:768px){

  .nschlr-mentor-box{
    text-align:center;
    justify-content:center;
  }

  .nschlr-mentor-img img{
    width:130px;
    height:130px;
  }

  .nschlr-heading h2{
    font-size:26px;
  }
}
/* ===== Trust Section - NationScholars ===== */

.ns-trust-section {
  padding: 70px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f8ff, #eef2ff);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.ns-trust-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.ns-trust-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0a3d91;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ns-trust-desc {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: auto;
  color: #555;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.ns-trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.ns-trust-box {
  background: white;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.ns-trust-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.ns-trust-number {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f57c00;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ns-trust-label {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #444;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ns-trust-note {
  background: #0a3d91;
  color: white;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: auto;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {

  .ns-trust-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .ns-trust-number {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

}

/* ================= Authorized Partner Section ================= */

.ns-auth-section {
  padding: 70px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f5f9ff,#eef3ff);
  text-align: center;
}

.ns-auth-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

.ns-auth-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0a3d91;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ns-auth-subtitle {
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.ns-auth-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.ns-auth-track {
  display: flex;
  width: calc(250px * 12);
  animation: ns-scroll 25s linear infinite;
}

.ns-auth-slide {
  width: 250px;
  min-width: 250px;
  background: #fff;
  margin: 10px;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.ns-auth-slide:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.ns-auth-slide img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 80px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ns-auth-slide h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #222;
  margin: 5px 0;
}

.ns-auth-slide span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #777;
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes ns-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Mobile */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .ns-auth-title{
    font-size:24px;
  }
  .ns-auth-slide{
    width:200px;
    min-width:200px;
  }
}

/* Outer Wrapper */
.nschlr-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

/* Individual Cards */
.nschlr-card {
  min-width: 300px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes scrollLeft {
  from {
    transform: translateX(100%);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
}

/* Pause on Hover */
.nschlr-slider:hover .nschlr-grid {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nschlr-card {
    min-width: 250px;
  }

  .nschlr-grid {
    gap: 15px;
    animation-duration: 15s;
  }
}

/* ===== SAFE TESTIMONIAL SLIDER ===== */

.nschlr-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.nschlr-grid.slider-active {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollLeft 25s linear infinite;
}

.nschlr-grid.slider-active .nschlr-card {
  min-width: 280px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes scrollLeft {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Pause on hover */
.nschlr-slider:hover .slider-active {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width:768px) {
  .nschlr-grid.slider-active .nschlr-card {
    min-width: 240px;
  }
}

/* ================= SLIDER ADDON FOR CSS2 ================= */

.nschlr-slider{
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Activate slider only when slider-mode is added */
.nschlr-grid.slider-mode{
  display: flex;                /* override grid */
  width: max-content;
  animation: nschlrScroll 30s linear infinite;
}

/* Keep original card design */
.nschlr-grid.slider-mode .nschlr-card{
  min-width: 260px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* Smooth infinite animation */
@keyframes nschlrScroll{
  0%{
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100%{
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Pause on hover */
.nschlr-slider:hover .slider-mode{
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:768px){

  .nschlr-grid.slider-mode .nschlr-card{
    min-width: 220px;
  }

  .nschlr-grid.slider-mode{
    animation-duration: 18s;
  }

}

.nschlr-card p{
  font-size:15px;
  color:#555;
  line-height:1.8;
  text-align:justify;
}

/* =============================
  NATION SCHOLARS TESTIMONIAL V2
============================= */

#nsx-testimonial-zone {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a3d91, #001f4d);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nsx-wrapper {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.nsx-heading {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nsx-slider-box {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nsx-track-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.nsx-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease-in-out;
}

.nsx-card {
  min-width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  text-align: center;
}

.nsx-photo {
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 4px solid #0a3d91;
}

.nsx-tags {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.nsx-tags span {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #f57c00;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  margin: 4px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nsx-review {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.nsx-name {
  color: #0a3d91;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
}

/* Navigation Buttons */
.nsx-nav {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  font-size: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.nsx-nav:hover {
  background: #f57c00;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nsx-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .nsx-heading {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}
#ns-course-section {
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6a531, #fbd083);
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

.ns-course-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.ns-course-title-card {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.ns-course-title-card h2 {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #1c1c1c;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ns-course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
}

.ns-course-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.ns-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.ns-course-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #333;
}

.ns-btn {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 5px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.ns-enquiry-btn {
  background: #f7931e;
  color: #fff;
}

.ns-enquiry-btn:hover {
  background: #e07f00;
}

.ns-apply-btn {
  background: #1c1c1c;
  color: #fff;
}

.ns-explore-btn {
  background: #0077cc;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ns-hidden-course {
  display: none;
}

.ns-main-explore-btn {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 12px 35px;
  background: #1c1c1c;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.ns-main-explore-btn:hover {
  background: #333;
}
/* ===== OUR TEAM SECTION ===== */

#ns-team-section{
  padding:80px 8%;
  background:#ffffff;
  text-align:center;
}

.ns-team-title{
  font-size:36px;
  color:var(--primary);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.ns-team-subtitle{
  color:#555;
  margin-bottom:50px;
  font-size:16px;
}

/* Grid Layout */

.ns-team-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr));
  gap:30px;
}

/* Team Card */

.ns-team-card{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:14px;
  padding:25px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition:0.3s;
}

.ns-team-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.ns-team-card img{
  width:120px;
  height:120px;
  border-radius:50%;
  object-fit:cover;
  margin-bottom:15px;
  border:4px solid var(--secondary);
}

.ns-team-card h3{
  font-size:20px;
  color:var(--primary);
  margin-bottom:5px;
}

.ns-team-card span{
  display:block;
  font-weight:500;
  color:var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom:6px;
}

.ns-team-card p{
  font-size:14px;
  color:#666;
}

/* Mobile */

@media(max-width:768px){

  .ns-team-title{
    font-size:28px;
  }

}
.form-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
}

.row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

input, select, textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

textarea {
  min-height: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 25px 0 10px;
  color: #0a3d91;
}

.popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.popup-box {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 20px;
  max-width: 400px;
  width: 90%;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
  animation: popupFade 0.4s ease;
}

/* IMAGE */
.popup-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.popup-box h2 {
  color: #d32f2f;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.highlight {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* BUTTON GROUP */
.btn-group {
  margin-top: 15px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* APPLY BUTTON */
.apply-btn {
  padding: 10px 15px;
  background: #d32f2f;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

/* WHATSAPP BUTTON */
.whatsapp-btn {
  padding: 10px 15px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.apply-btn:hover {
  background: #b71c1c;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background: #1ebe5d;
}

/* CLOSE BUTTON */
.close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 12px;
  font-size: 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

@keyframes popupFade {
  from {
    transform: scale(0.7);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
/* COMMON BUTTON STYLE */
.apply-btn, .whatsapp-btn {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  
  /* 3D EFFECT */
  box-shadow: 
    0 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2),   /* bottom shadow */
    0 6px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); /* soft shadow */
}

/* APPLY BUTTON */
.apply-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ff4d4d, #d32f2f);
}

/* WHATSAPP BUTTON */
.whatsapp-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #2ee56b, #25D366);
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.apply-btn:hover, .whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 6px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.25),
    0 10px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* CLICK (PRESS) EFFECT */
.apply-btn:active, .whatsapp-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(3px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2),
    0 3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.whatsapp-btn {
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}