/* ==========================================================================
   EDUNEXT ONLINE - HIKE EDUCATION INSPIRED THEME
   Domain: edunextonline.co.in
   Inspired by: hikeeducation.com
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  --hike-red: #ea2127;
  --hike-red-dark: #c84b31;
  --hike-orange: #ff7a00;
  --hike-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #c84b31 0%, #e8622a 60%, #ea2127 100%);
  --hike-blue-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #072552 0%, #0b4ea2 100%);
  --hike-dark: #0c0d0e;
  --hike-slate: #334155;
  --hike-muted: #64748b;
  --hike-light: #f8fafc;
  --hike-border: #e2e8f0;
  --hike-shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --hike-shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --hike-shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: var(--hike-slate);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: var(--hike-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR (Hike Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.hike-topbar {
  background-color: #0b1320;
  color: #d1d5db;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hike-topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.hike-topbar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.hike-topbar-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #d1d5db;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hike-topbar-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hike-topbar-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: #ff7a00;
}

.hike-topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.hike-topbar-social-text {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.hike-topbar-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hike-social-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--hike-red);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hike-social-icon svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & MEGA-DROPDOWNS (Hike Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.hike-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1030;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hike-border);
}

.hike-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.hike-logo img {
  height: 46px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.hike-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.hike-nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.hike-nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--hike-dark);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-nav-link:hover, .hike-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--hike-red);
  background: #fff5f5;
}

.hike-arrow {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.hike-nav-item:hover .hike-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  stroke: var(--hike-red);
}

/* Mega Dropdown Containers */
.hike-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--hike-shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 1050;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hike-dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 15px;
}

.hike-nav-item:hover .hike-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(5px);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hike-dropdown-inner {
  padding: 24px;
}

/* Colleges Dropdown */
.hike-dropdown-colleges {
  width: 800px;
  left: 0;
  right: auto;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 30px);
}

.hike-dropdown-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--hike-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hike-colleges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.hike-college-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: #f8fafc;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-college-card:hover {
  background: #fff5f5;
  border-color: #fed7d7;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hike-college-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 11px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hike-college-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--hike-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hike-college-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--hike-red);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Courses Dropdown */
.hike-dropdown-courses {
  width: 840px;
  left: -90px;
  right: auto;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 30px);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
  .hike-dropdown-colleges {
    width: 720px;
  }
  .hike-dropdown-courses {
    width: 730px;
    left: -70px;
  }
}

.hike-courses-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 240px;
  gap: 20px;
}

.hike-course-section-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hike-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hike-section-badge {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: #fff;
}

.hike-section-badge.pg {
  background: #1a3c8f;
}

.hike-section-badge.ug {
  background: #e67e22;
}

.hike-course-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hike-course-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-course-item:hover {
  background: #fff5f5;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hike-course-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hike-course-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hike-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hike-course-desc {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--hike-muted);
}

.hike-item-arrow {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  margin-left: auto;
  stroke: #cbd5e1;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-course-item:hover .hike-item-arrow {
  stroke: var(--hike-red);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Featured Banner inside Courses Mega-Menu */
.hike-course-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #0b4ea2 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hike-banner-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hike-course-banner h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.hike-course-banner p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hike-banner-btn {
  background: var(--hike-red);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-banner-btn:hover {
  background: #c84b31;
}

/* Header Action Buttons */
.hike-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hike-btn-predictor {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--hike-dark);
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hike-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-btn-predictor:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: var(--hike-dark);
}

.hike-btn-predictor svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: var(--hike-red);
}

.hike-btn-expert {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: var(--hike-gradient);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200, 75, 49, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-btn-expert:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200, 75, 49, 0.45);
}

.hike-btn-expert svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.hike-hamburger {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

.hike-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--hike-dark);
  margin: 5px 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION & 4 FEATURE CARDS (Hike Style)
   ========================================================================= */
.hike-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07172e 0%, #0b3c7b 60%, #172554 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 60px 0 75px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hike-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(234, 33, 39, 0.15), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hike-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffeedb;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hike-hero-title {
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hike-hero-title .highlight-red {
  color: #ff4d4d;
}

.hike-hero-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* Hero Student Image (Replacing lead form in Hero) */
.hike-hero-student-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.hike-hero-student-img {
  max-height: 480px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: inline-block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.hike-hero-student-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hike-hero-student-img {
    max-height: 360px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
}

/* Hero Lead Form Box (Hike formwq style) */
.hike-lead-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 26px;
  color: var(--hike-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  position: relative;
}

.hike-lead-box h4 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0c0d0e;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.hike-form-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-family: inherit;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid #d1d5db;
  background: #f9fafb;
  color: #0c0d0e;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--hike-red);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(234, 33, 39, 0.12);
}

.hike-form-submit {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 46px;
  background: var(--hike-gradient);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200, 75, 49, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.hike-form-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200, 75, 49, 0.45);
}

.hike-consent-text {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #64748b;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* 4 Feature Boxes (Under Hero, exact Hike style) */
.hike-four-pillars {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hike-border);
}

.hike-pillar-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-pillar-card:hover {
  background: #fff5f5;
  border-color: #fed7d7;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--hike-shadow-sm);
}

.hike-pillar-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hike-pillar-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--hike-red);
}

.hike-pillar-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hike-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP UNIVERSITIES SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.hike-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
}

.hike-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.hike-heading-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--hike-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hike-heading-title c, .hike-heading-title span.red {
  color: var(--hike-red);
}

.hike-divider-red {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--hike-red);
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.hike-universities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.hike-uni-showcase-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--hike-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--hike-shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.hike-uni-showcase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #fca5a5;
  box-shadow: var(--hike-shadow-md);
}

.hike-uni-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hike-red);
  background: #fee2e2;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hike-uni-logo-box {
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hike-uni-logo-box img {
  max-height: 52px;
  max-width: 140px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.hike-uni-showcase-card h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hike-uni-showcase-card p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--hike-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY EDUNEXT ONLINE? (FUNFACT NUMBERS STRIP)
   ========================================================================== */
.hike-funfact-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c1829 0%, #152945 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.hike-funfact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hike-funfact-box {
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-funfact-box:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.hike-funfact-number {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hike-funfact-number span {
  color: var(--hike-red);
}

.hike-funfact-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4-STEP ADMISSION PROCESS (Hike Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.hike-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.hike-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hike-border);
  box-shadow: var(--hike-shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hike-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #fca5a5;
  box-shadow: var(--hike-shadow-md);
}

.hike-step-number {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--hike-gradient);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(200, 75, 49, 0.35);
}

.hike-step-card h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hike-step-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--hike-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SPECIALISED COURSES FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS (Hike Style 8 Domain Boxes)
   ========================================================================== */
.hike-domain-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.hike-domain-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--hike-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 18px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.hike-domain-card:hover {
  background: #fff5f5;
  border-color: #fed7d7;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--hike-shadow-sm);
}

.hike-domain-card h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hike-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.hike-domain-card:hover h4 {
  color: var(--hike-red);
}

.hike-domain-arrow {
  align-self: flex-end;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-domain-card:hover .hike-domain-arrow {
  color: var(--hike-red);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COURSE CATALOG (Filter Tabs & Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.hike-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.hike-filter-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--hike-border);
  padding: 9px 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--hike-slate);
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-filter-btn.active, .hike-filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--hike-red);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--hike-red);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 33, 39, 0.3);
}

.hike-course-filter-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hike-course-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hike-border);
  box-shadow: var(--hike-shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.hike-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #fca5a5;
  box-shadow: var(--hike-shadow-md);
}

.hike-card-top {
  padding: 20px 20px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.hike-card-badge {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hike-card-badge.pg {
  background: #dbeafe;
  color: #1e40af;
}

.hike-card-badge.ug {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
}

.hike-card-top h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.hike-card-uni {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--hike-red);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hike-card-body {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.hike-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--hike-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hike-spec-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 5px;
}

.hike-chip {
  font-size: 11px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hike-card-footer {
  padding: 14px 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hike-card-btn-apply {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--hike-gradient);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 9px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(200, 75, 49, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-card-btn-apply:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(200, 75, 49, 0.4);
}

.hike-card-btn-brochure {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--hike-slate);
  border: 1px solid var(--hike-border);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-card-btn-brochure:hover {
  background: #fff5f5;
  color: var(--hike-red);
  border-color: #fca5a5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RECRUITERS & PLACEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.hike-recruiters-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hike-border);
  box-shadow: var(--hike-shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXPERT POPUP MODAL (Hike Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.hike-popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.hike-popup-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.hike-popup {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  max-width: 460px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  animation: hikeModalIn 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes hikeModalIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.92); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.hike-popup-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #64748b;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-popup-close:hover {
  background: var(--hike-red);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hike-popup-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hike-popup-icon {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hike-popup-header h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.hike-popup-header p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--hike-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STICKY FLOATING ACTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.hike-floating-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 1020;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hike-float-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hike-float-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hike-float-btn.whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
}

.hike-float-btn.call {
  background: var(--hike-red);
}

.hike-float-btn.expert {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a, #0b4ea2);
}

.hike-float-btn svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEGA FOOTER (Hike Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.hike-footer {
  background: #080f1a;
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 70px 0 24px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.hike-footer h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.hike-footer h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--hike-red);
}

.hike-footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.hike-footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hike-footer-links a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hike-footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.hike-footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 50px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hike-hamburger {
    display: block;
  }

  .hike-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .hike-nav.mobile-active {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--hike-border);
  }

  .hike-nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .hike-nav-item {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hike-nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .hike-dropdown,
  .hike-dropdown-colleges,
  .hike-dropdown-courses {
    position: static;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    left: auto !important;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 0;
    display: none;
  }

  .hike-nav-item.mobile-open .hike-dropdown {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .hike-colleges-grid, .hike-courses-layout, .hike-domain-grid, .hike-process-grid, .hike-funfact-grid, .hike-universities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .hike-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hike-topbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .hike-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .hike-colleges-grid, .hike-courses-layout, .hike-domain-grid, .hike-process-grid, .hike-funfact-grid, .hike-universities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hike-filter-tabs {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDENT-FIRST ABOUT SECTION (Image 2 style)
   ========================================================================== */
.hike-about-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 85px 0;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hike-border);
}

.hike-arch-image-wrap {
  border-radius: 220px 220px 24px 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.14);
  border: 8px solid #ffffff;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hike-arch-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hike-about-accent-bar {
  width: 130px;
  height: 5px;
  background: #0c2340;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hike-about-intro {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.hike-feature-point-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hike-feature-point-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.hike-point-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0c2340;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.hike-point-text {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hike-point-text strong {
  color: #0c0d0e;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hike-about-closing {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 20px;
}