/* ================================================================
   PREPARATORY PROGRAMME PAGE — Modern Editorial
   Pragati Academy | Crimson #980D1A · Gold #B09845
   Body text: Poppins 600 / 17px / 27px / #454545
   Section rhythm: 80px vertical · 48px header-to-content
   Backgrounds: white ↔ cream(#faf8f4) with dark breaks
   ================================================================ */

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

/* ================================================================
   GLOBAL BODY TYPOGRAPHY
   ================================================================ */
.page-preparatory p,
.page-preparatory li,
.page-preparatory .prep-hero__desc,
.page-preparatory .prep-intro__text,
.page-preparatory .prep-why__body,
.page-preparatory .prep-approach__card-text,
.page-preparatory .prep-feat-card__text,
.page-preparatory .prep-fac-card__text,
.page-preparatory .prep-accordion__body p,
.page-preparatory .prep-faq__subtext,
.page-preparatory .prep-features__subtitle,
.page-preparatory .prep-why__check-item p,
.page-preparatory .prep-method__text,
.page-preparatory .prep-enrichment__row-text,
.page-preparatory .prep-enrichment__subtitle {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 27px;
    color: #454545;
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION HEADING (reusable)
   ================================================================ */
.prep-section-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ================================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ================================================================ */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
                transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal[data-reveal="fade-up"], .reveal:not([data-reveal]) { transform: translateY(36px); }
.reveal[data-reveal="fade-down"]  { transform: translateY(-36px); }
.reveal[data-reveal="fade-left"]  { transform: translateX(42px); }
.reveal[data-reveal="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(-42px); }
.reveal[data-reveal="zoom-in"]    { transform: scale(0.93); }
.reveal[data-reveal="fade"]       { transform: none; }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ================================================================
   KEYFRAMES
   ================================================================ */
@keyframes floatY       { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }
@keyframes marqueeScroll{ 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes shimmerBar   { 0% { background-position: 200% center; } 100% { background-position: -200% center; } }

/* ================================================================
   EYEBROW LABEL (shared)
   ================================================================ */
.prep-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--theme-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.prep-eyebrow__line {
    width: 32px; height: 3px;
    background: var(--theme-color);
    border-radius: 3px;
}
.prep-eyebrow--light       { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
.prep-eyebrow--light .prep-eyebrow__line { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }


/* ================================================================
   1 · HERO  (bg: white)
   ================================================================ */
.prep-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
}
.prep-hero__grid {
    display: flex;
    min-height: 580px;
}

/* ── text column ── */
.prep-hero__text-col {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 52px 48px 52px max(calc((100vw - var(--main-container)) / 2 + 24px), 24px);
    background: #fff;
    position: relative;
}
.prep-hero__text-col::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px; right: -60px;
    width: 280px; height: 280px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(152,13,26,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.prep-hero__text-inner { max-width: 520px; }

.prep-hero__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--theme-color);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.prep-hero__eyebrow-line {
    width: 28px; height: 3px;
    background: var(--theme-color);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.prep-hero__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    line-height: 1.14;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.prep-hero__title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--theme-color); }

.prep-hero__quote {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--theme-color2);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding-left: 14px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--theme-color2);
}

.prep-hero__desc {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    padding-left: 14px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--theme-color);
}

.prep-hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.prep-hero__btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    background: var(--theme-color); color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(152,13,26,0.25);
}
.prep-hero__btn-primary:hover {
    background: #7a0a14; color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(152,13,26,0.35);
}
.prep-hero__btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    background: transparent; color: #1a1a1a;
    border: 2px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.prep-hero__btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--theme-color); color: var(--theme-color);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.prep-hero__breadcrumb {
    display: flex; gap: 8px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
    color: #999; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
}
.prep-hero__breadcrumb a { color: var(--theme-color); text-decoration: none; }
.prep-hero__breadcrumb li + li::before { content: "/"; margin-right: 8px; color: #ccc; }

/* ── image column ── */
.prep-hero__image-col {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    clip-path: polygon(7% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
    background: #111;
}
.prep-hero__slide {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    object-fit: cover !important; object-position: center;
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1s ease;
    display: block; width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important;
    max-width: none; max-height: none;
}
.prep-hero__slide--active { opacity: 1; }
.prep-hero__image-accent {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.06) 0%, transparent 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 100%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(152,13,26,0.18) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
}
.prep-hero__image-col::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--theme-color), var(--theme-color2), var(--theme-color));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmerBar 3s linear infinite;
    z-index: 3;
}


/* ================================================================
   2 · MARQUEE  (bg: crimson)
   ================================================================ */
.prep-marquee {
    background: var(--theme-color);
    padding: 14px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative; z-index: 4;
}
.prep-marquee__track {
    display: flex; white-space: nowrap;
    animation: marqueeScroll 30s linear infinite;
}
.prep-marquee__item {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 0 36px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.prep-marquee__item i { font-size: 13px; opacity: 0.8; }


/* ================================================================
   3 · INTRO  (bg: white)
   ================================================================ */
.prep-intro {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #fff;
}
.prep-intro__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
}
.prep-intro__block {
    padding-left: 24px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--theme-color);
}
.prep-intro__block:nth-child(2) {
    border-left-color: var(--theme-color2);
}


/* ================================================================
   4 · APPROACH CARDS  (bg: cream)
   ================================================================ */
.prep-approach {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #faf8f4;
}
.prep-approach__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
}
.prep-approach__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0;
}

.prep-approach__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.prep-approach__card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #ece3d5;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 36px 28px 32px;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.prep-approach__card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--theme-color), var(--theme-color2));
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.prep-approach__card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.prep-approach__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    border-color: transparent;
}
.prep-approach__card-num {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 56px; font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(152,13,26,0.06);
    line-height: 1;
    position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 18px;
}
.prep-approach__card-icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(152,13,26,0.08), rgba(176,152,69,0.08));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px; color: var(--theme-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.prep-approach__card:hover .prep-approach__card-icon {
    background: var(--theme-color); color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(152,13,26,0.25);
}
.prep-approach__card-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.25;
}


/* ================================================================
   5 · WHY CHOOSE  (bg: white)
   ================================================================ */
.prep-why {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #fff;
    overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.prep-why::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    right: -160px; top: -140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(152,13,26,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.prep-why__inner {
    max-width: var(--main-container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 52px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* images */
.prep-why__img-stack {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 24px; padding-right: 24px;
}
.prep-why__img {
    border-radius: 16px; object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.prep-why__img--main { width: 100%; height: 380px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.prep-why__img--secondary {
    position: absolute; bottom: 0; right: 0;
    width: 50%; height: 190px; z-index: 3;
    border: 5px solid #fff; border-radius: 14px;
}
.prep-why__float-badge {
    position: absolute; top: 20px; right: -12px; z-index: 4;
    width: 84px; height: 84px;
    background: var(--theme-color); border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(152,13,26,0.35);
    animation: floatY 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    border: 3px solid #fff;
}
.prep-why__float-num {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1;
}
.prep-why__float-label {
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* content */
.prep-why__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a;
    line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.prep-why__title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--theme-color); }

.prep-why__checklist {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.prep-why__check-item {
    display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.prep-why__check-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--theme-color); margin-top: 3px;
}
.prep-why__check-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.prep-why__btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    background: var(--theme-color); color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(152,13,26,0.25);
}
.prep-why__btn:hover {
    background: #7a0a14; color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(152,13,26,0.35);
}


/* ================================================================
   5B · GALLERY  (bg: cream)
   ================================================================ */
.prep-gallery {
    padding: 72px 0 76px;
    background: #faf8f4;
    overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.prep-gallery__header {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.prep-gallery__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a;
    line-height: 1.15; margin: 0;
}
.prep-gallery__badge {
    background: var(--theme-color);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 22px; text-align: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.prep-gallery__badge:hover { transform: scale(1.05); }
.prep-gallery__badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #fff; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2;
}
.prep-gallery__badge span {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
}

.prep-gallery__slider-wrap { position: relative; }
.prep-gallery__slider     { position: relative; }
.prep-gallery__slide      { padding: 0 10px; }
.prep-gallery__frame {
    border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.prep-gallery__frame img {
    width: 100%; height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover; display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), filter 0.4s ease;
}
.prep-gallery__slide:hover .prep-gallery__frame img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.prep-gallery__slider .slick-list { overflow: visible; }
.prep-gallery__slider .slick-slide {
    opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.88);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.prep-gallery__slider .slick-slide .prep-gallery__frame img {
    filter: grayscale(0.7) blur(1.5px);
}
.prep-gallery__slider .slick-slide.slick-center {
    opacity: 1; transform: scale(1);
}
.prep-gallery__slider .slick-slide.slick-center .prep-gallery__frame {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 52px rgba(152,13,26,0.18);
    border-color: var(--theme-color);
}
.prep-gallery__slider .slick-slide.slick-center .prep-gallery__frame img { filter: none; }

.prep-gallery__btn {
    position: absolute; top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 10;
    width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff; color: var(--theme-color);
    border: 2px solid #eee; font-size: 16px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.prep-gallery__btn:hover {
    background: var(--theme-color); color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--theme-color);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(152,13,26,0.25);
}
.prep-gallery__btn--prev { left: 16px; }
.prep-gallery__btn--next { right: 16px; }

.prep-gallery .slick-dots {
    display: flex; justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px; margin: 24px 0 0; padding: 0; list-style: none;
}
.prep-gallery .slick-dots li button {
    width: 10px; height: 10px; border: none;
    border-radius: 50%; background: #ddd;
    font-size: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 0;
    transition: all 0.28s ease;
}
.prep-gallery .slick-dots li.slick-active button {
    width: 28px; border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--theme-color);
}


/* ================================================================
   6 · TEACHING METHOD  (bg: dark image overlay)
   ================================================================ */
.prep-method {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 480px;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.prep-method__bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-size: cover; background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat; z-index: 0;
    filter: brightness(0.45) saturate(1.2);
}
.prep-method__overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
        rgba(26,26,46,0.85) 0%,
        rgba(15,52,96,0.7) 50%,
        rgba(122,10,20,0.6) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
.prep-method .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.prep-method__inner {
    max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center; padding: 80px 0;
}
.prep-method__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.14;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.prep-method__text {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.94) !important;
    max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 28px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.prep-method__btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    padding: 13px 32px;
    background: #fff; color: var(--theme-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.prep-method__btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    color: #7a0a14;
}


/* ================================================================
   7 · KEY FEATURES  (bg: cream)
   ================================================================ */
.prep-features {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, #faf5ee 0%, #f5efe6 100%);
    color: #1a1a1a;
    position: relative;
}
.prep-features::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(152,13,26,0.025) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size: 36px 36px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.prep-features__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 48px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.prep-features__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.15;
}
.prep-features__subtitle { color: #454545 !important; }

.prep-features__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.prep-feat-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 34px 24px 30px;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #ece3d5;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.prep-feat-card__accent {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--theme-color), var(--theme-color2));
}
.prep-feat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    border-color: transparent;
}
.prep-feat-card__num {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 64px; font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(152,13,26,0.05);
    line-height: 0.85;
    position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 14px;
}
.prep-feat-card__icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(152,13,26,0.08), rgba(176,152,69,0.08));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px; color: var(--theme-color);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.prep-feat-card__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.prep-feat-card__text {
    color: #454545 !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 24px !important;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}


/* ================================================================
   8 · ENRICHMENT — Zigzag  (bg: white)
   ================================================================ */
.prep-enrichment {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #fff;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.prep-enrichment__bg-text {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(120px, 18vw, 260px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(152,13,26,0.02);
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    letter-spacing: 18px; z-index: 0;
}
.prep-enrichment__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 660px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.prep-enrichment__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.prep-enrichment__title em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--theme-color);
}
.prep-enrichment__subtitle {
    max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto;
}

/* zigzag timeline */
.prep-enrichment__zigzag {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.prep-enrichment__zigzag::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
        transparent, rgba(152,13,26,0.12) 12%,
        rgba(152,13,26,0.12) 88%, transparent);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.prep-enrichment__row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0; align-items: stretch;
    position: relative;
}
.prep-enrichment__row-visual {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end; gap: 22px;
    padding: 40px 44px 40px 24px;
    position: relative;
}
.prep-enrichment__row-visual::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; right: -7px; top: 50%;
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    background: var(--theme-color);
    border: 3px solid #fff; border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(152,13,26,0.1);
}

.prep-enrichment__row-num {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 68px; font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(152,13,26,0.06);
    line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.prep-enrichment__row-icon-wrap {
    width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 18px;
    background: var(--theme-color);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px; color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(152,13,26,0.3);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.prep-enrichment__row:hover .prep-enrichment__row-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(152,13,26,0.35);
}
.prep-enrichment__row-icon-wrap--gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-color2), #c4a94d);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(176,152,69,0.35);
}
.prep-enrichment__row:hover .prep-enrichment__row-icon-wrap--gold {
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(176,152,69,0.4);
}

.prep-enrichment__row-content {
    padding: 40px 24px 40px 44px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.prep-enrichment__row:hover .prep-enrichment__row-content {
    background: #faf8f4;
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
}

.prep-enrichment__row-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 21px; font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.25;
}
.prep-enrichment__row-tags {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px; margin-top: 12px;
}
.prep-enrichment__row-tags span {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--theme-color);
    background: rgba(152,13,26,0.06);
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.prep-enrichment__row:hover .prep-enrichment__row-tags span {
    background: rgba(152,13,26,0.1);
}

/* reversed rows */
.prep-enrichment__row--reverse { direction: rtl; }
.prep-enrichment__row--reverse > * { direction: ltr; }
.prep-enrichment__row--reverse .prep-enrichment__row-visual {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 40px 24px 40px 44px;
}
.prep-enrichment__row--reverse .prep-enrichment__row-visual::after {
    right: auto; left: -7px;
}
.prep-enrichment__row--reverse .prep-enrichment__row-content {
    padding: 40px 44px 40px 24px;
    text-align: right;
}
.prep-enrichment__row--reverse:hover .prep-enrichment__row-content {
    border-radius: 16px 0 0 16px;
}
.prep-enrichment__row--reverse .prep-enrichment__row-tags {
    justify-content: flex-end;
}


/* ================================================================
   9 · FACILITIES — Horizontal image cards  (bg: cream)
   ================================================================ */
.prep-facilities {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #faf8f4;
    position: relative;
}
.prep-facilities__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 48px;
}
.prep-facilities__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a;
    margin: 0; line-height: 1.15;
}

.prep-fac-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}
.prep-fac-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #ece3d5;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.prep-fac-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.prep-fac-card__img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 150px; overflow: hidden;
}
.prep-fac-card__img-wrap img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.prep-fac-card:hover .prep-fac-card__img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.prep-fac-card__body {
    padding: 18px 18px 20px;
    position: relative;
}
.prep-fac-card__icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(152,13,26,0.08), rgba(176,152,69,0.08));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 17px; color: var(--theme-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.prep-fac-card:hover .prep-fac-card__icon {
    background: var(--theme-color); color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(152,13,26,0.2);
}
.prep-fac-card__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 4px; line-height: 1.3;
}
.prep-fac-card__text {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 20px !important;
    color: #666 !important;
}


/* ================================================================
   10 · FAQ  (bg: cream)
   ================================================================ */
.prep-faq {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #faf8f4;
    position: relative;
}
.prep-faq__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.prep-faq__heading {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 38px);
    font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.15;
}
.prep-faq__heading em { font-style: normal; color: var(--theme-color); }
.prep-faq__btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    background: var(--theme-color); color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(152,13,26,0.2);
}
.prep-faq__btn:hover {
    background: #7a0a14; color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.prep-accordion {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
}
.prep-accordion__item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #ece3d5;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.prep-accordion__item--active {
    border-color: rgba(152,13,26,0.12);
    border-left-color: var(--theme-color);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.prep-accordion__header {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    width: 100%; padding: 16px 20px;
    background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left; transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.prep-accordion__header:hover { background: rgba(152,13,26,0.02); }
.prep-accordion__q {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a; flex: 1;
    padding-right: 12px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.prep-accordion__item--active .prep-accordion__q { color: var(--theme-color); }
.prep-accordion__icon {
    width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(152,13,26,0.08), rgba(176,152,69,0.08));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px; color: var(--theme-color);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.prep-accordion__item--active .prep-accordion__icon {
    background: var(--theme-color); color: #fff;
}
.prep-accordion__body {
    display: none; padding: 0 20px 16px;
}


/* ================================================================
   11 · ENQUIRY + MAP  (bg: crimson)
   ================================================================ */
.prep-enquiry { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.prep-enquiry__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    min-height: 580px;
}
.prep-enquiry__map-col { position: relative; min-height: 460px; }
.prep-enquiry__map-col iframe {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.prep-enquiry__form-col {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7a0a14, #5a0710);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 48px 40px;
    position: relative;
}
.prep-enquiry__form-col::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; top: -80px; right: -80px;
    width: 260px; height: 260px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.prep-enquiry__form-col::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; bottom: -50px; left: -50px;
    width: 180px; height: 180px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(176,152,69,0.06);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.prep-enquiry__form-inner {
    width: 100%; max-width: 420px;
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.prep-enquiry__logo { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.prep-enquiry__logo img { max-height: 52px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.prep-enquiry__title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 30px);
    font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.prep-enquiry__field { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.prep-enquiry__field input,
.prep-enquiry__field textarea {
    width: 100%; padding: 14px 18px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    border: 2px solid transparent; border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;
    color: #333; outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.prep-enquiry__field input::placeholder,
.prep-enquiry__field textarea::placeholder { color: #999; font-weight: 500; }
.prep-enquiry__field input:focus,
.prep-enquiry__field textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--theme-color2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(176,152,69,0.15);
}
.prep-enquiry__field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 80px; }
.prep-enquiry__submit {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 100%; padding: 14px 28px;
    background: #fff; color: var(--theme-color);
    border: none; border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    margin-top: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.prep-enquiry__submit:hover {
    background: #f5f5f5;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.prep-enquiry__admission-link {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    margin-top: 18px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--theme-color2);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    float: right;
}
.prep-enquiry__admission-link:hover {
    color: #fff; transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .prep-features__grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .prep-fac-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .prep-hero__grid       { flex-direction: column; min-height: auto; }
    .prep-hero__text-col   { flex: unset; padding: 44px 24px; }
    .prep-hero__text-inner { max-width: 100%; }
    .prep-hero__image-col  { order: -1; flex: unset; height: 340px; clip-path: none; }

    .prep-intro__grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .prep-approach__grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }

    .prep-why__inner       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .prep-why__img--main   { height: 280px; }

    .prep-gallery__header  { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .prep-gallery__badge   { text-align: left; }
    .prep-gallery__frame img { height: 280px; }
    .prep-gallery__btn     { display: none !important; }

    .prep-method           { min-height: auto; }
    .prep-method__inner    { padding: 64px 0; }

    .prep-faq__grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }

    .prep-enquiry__grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .prep-enquiry__map-col { min-height: 300px; }
    .prep-enquiry__form-col{ padding: 40px 24px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .prep-hero__image-col  { height: 260px; }
    .prep-hero__text-col   { padding: 32px 20px; }
    .prep-hero__actions    { flex-direction: column; }
    .prep-hero__btn-primary,
    .prep-hero__btn-outline{ width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

    .prep-features__grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .prep-fac-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

    .prep-why__img--main      { height: 220px; }
    .prep-why__img--secondary { width: 48%; height: 140px; }

    .prep-marquee__item    { padding: 0 20px; font-size: 13px; }
    .prep-gallery          { padding: 56px 0 60px; }
    .prep-gallery__frame img { height: 220px; }

    .prep-enrichment__zigzag::before { left: 24px; }
    .prep-enrichment__row,
    .prep-enrichment__row--reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        direction: ltr;
    }
    .prep-enrichment__row-visual,
    .prep-enrichment__row--reverse .prep-enrichment__row-visual {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 20px 20px 8px;
    }
    .prep-enrichment__row-visual::after,
    .prep-enrichment__row--reverse .prep-enrichment__row-visual::after { display: none; }
    .prep-enrichment__row-content,
    .prep-enrichment__row--reverse .prep-enrichment__row-content {
        padding: 8px 20px 28px;
        text-align: left;
        border-left: 3px solid rgba(152,13,26,0.1);
        margin-left: 24px;
    }
    .prep-enrichment__row--reverse .prep-enrichment__row-tags { justify-content: flex-start; }
    .prep-enrichment__row-num       { font-size: 48px; }
    .prep-enrichment__row-icon-wrap { width: 54px; height: 54px; font-size: 22px; border-radius: 14px; }
    .prep-enrichment__row-title     { font-size: 18px; }
    .prep-enrichment__bg-text       { font-size: 80px; }

    /* uniform section padding on mobile */
    .prep-intro,
    .prep-approach,
    .prep-why,
    .prep-features,
    .prep-enrichment,
    .prep-facilities,
    .prep-faq { padding: 60px 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .prep-approach__card   { padding: 28px 20px 24px; }
    .prep-feat-card        { padding: 28px 20px 24px; }
    .prep-fac-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .prep-enrichment__row-visual { gap: 12px; }
    .prep-enrichment__row-num    { font-size: 40px; }
}


/* ================================================================
   ACTIVE NAV STATE
   ================================================================ */
body.page-preparatory .main-menu a[href="preparatory.php"],
body.page-preparatory .main-menu a[href="preparatory.php"]:hover {
    color: #980D1A !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}