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

:root {
    /* Main colors - redone for vibrant, premium high-contrast feel */
    --primary: #0B3A60; /* Deep Ocean Royal */
    --primary-light: #1E4F7C;
    --primary-dark: #07213A;
    --secondary: #0F172A; /* Slate Navy */
    --accent: #00C4A7; /* Vibrant Teal Mint */
    --accent-hover: #00B095;
    --warning: #F59E0B; /* Amber star yellow */
    
    /* Backgrounds and Neutrals */
    --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
    --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --text-dark: #0F172A;
    --text-muted: #64748B;
    --border: #E2E8F0;
    --border-light: #F1F5F9;
    
    /* Modern Gradients */
    --primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3A60 0%, #07213A 100%);
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #00C4A7 0%, #009688 100%);
    --card-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.8) 100%);
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    
    /* Transitions and Animations */
    --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    
    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16), 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

/* Base Styles */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

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

a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* Layout Container */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Typography Helpers */
.section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Button System */
.btn-custom {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 0.375rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary-custom {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover {
    background-color: #0b3961;
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary-custom {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-secondary-custom:hover {
    background-color: #0f172a;
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-accent-custom {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-accent-custom:hover {
    background-color: #117a37;
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-custom {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline-custom:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Top Contact Bar */
.top-contact-bar {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.top-contact-bar-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-contact-info a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.top-contact-info a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

.top-contact-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.top-contact-social a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.top-contact-social a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* Main Navigation Header */
.main-header {
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 75px;
}

.logo-link img {
    height: 48px;
    display: block;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.95rem;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-link-item {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link-item:hover, .nav-link-item.active {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-link-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-link-item:hover::after, .nav-link-item.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 1150px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: block !important;
    }
}

/* Mobile Drawer Overlay */
.mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: -4px 0 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    z-index: 2000;
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
    right: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    list-style: none;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.drawer-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    z-index: 1500;
    display: none;
}

.drawer-backdrop.active {
    display: block;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hero-trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.hero-trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-trust-badge-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: rgba(15, 76, 129, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-trust-badge-text h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-trust-badge-text p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-svg-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 450px;
}

/* Trust Section */
.trust-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.trust-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.trust-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(15, 76, 129, 0.3);
}

.trust-card-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.trust-card-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.trust-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Services Section */
.services-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform-origin: bottom;
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.service-card:hover {
    background-color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(15, 76, 129, 0.2);
}

.service-card-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-icon {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Top Colleges Section */
.colleges-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.colleges-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.college-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.college-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(15, 76, 129, 0.2);
}

.college-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.college-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.college-card:hover .college-image-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.college-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
}

.college-rating {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background-color: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.9);
    color: #FBBF24;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.college-card-content {
    padding: 1.75rem;
}

.college-location {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.college-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.college-meta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.college-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.college-meta-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.college-meta-value {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.college-card-action {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* Admission Process Section */
.process-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.process-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.process-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.process-step-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-card:hover .process-step-number {
    background-color: var(--accent);
}

.process-icon {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-card:hover .process-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.process-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Why Choose Us Section */
.why-us-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.why-us-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.why-us-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.why-us-p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.why-us-points {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.why-us-point {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.why-us-point-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background-color: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.why-us-point-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.why-us-point-text p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.why-us-graphic {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-color: rgba(15, 76, 129, 0.2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.testimonial-meta h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.testimonial-meta p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.faq-max {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.375rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-header {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.faq-header:hover {
    background-color: rgba(15, 76, 129, 0.02);
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-body {
    padding: 0 1.75rem;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out, padding 0.3s ease-out;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-body {
    padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    max-height: 200px;
}

/* Lead Generation Form CTA */
.cta-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.cta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cta-bullet {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.cta-bullet i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.cta-form-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.cta-form-wrapper h3 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.375rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15, 76, 129, 0.15);
}

/* Footer */
.main-footer {
    background-color: #0B0F19;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 48px;
}

.footer-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
}

.footer-column h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: left;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    padding-left: 0.25rem;
}

.footer-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    margin: 0;
}

/* Floating Widgets */
.floating-widgets {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.floating-widget {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.floating-widget:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.widget-whatsapp {
    background-color: #25D366;
}

.widget-phone {
    background-color: var(--primary);
}

.widget-scrolltop {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: none;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-grid, .why-us-grid, .cta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .hero-visual, .why-us-graphic {
        order: -1;
    }
    
    .services-grid, .colleges-grid, .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .services-grid, .colleges-grid, .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .top-contact-bar {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
    
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Medical College Cards Layout (medical.php & medical_karnataka.php)
   ========================================================================== */

.medical_college-card, .college-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.medical_college-card:hover, .college-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(15, 76, 129, 0.2);
}

.medical_college-card-header, .college-card-header, .college-card-top {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.medical_college-logo, .college-logo, .college-card-logo {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.25rem;
    background-color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.medical_college-logo img, .college-logo img, .college-card-logo img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.medical_college-basic-info, .college-basic-info, .college-card-main-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.medical_college-name, .college-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0;
}

.medical_college-type, .college-type {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    width: fit-content;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.private-badge {
    background-color: rgba(15, 76, 129, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.government-badge {
    background-color: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent);
}

.medical_college-location, .college-location {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.medical_college-details, .college-details {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.medical_college-detail-item, .college-detail-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.medical_detail-label, .detail-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.medical_detail-value, .detail-value {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.medical_college-actions, .college-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.medical_college-visit-btn, .college-visit-btn {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 0.375rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.medical_college-visit-btn:hover, .college-visit-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--border);
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.medical_college-apply-btn, .college-apply-btn {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 0.375rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.medical_college-apply-btn:hover, .college-apply-btn:hover {
    background-color: #0b3961;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

/* Section Headings */
.card_new-section-heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.card_new-section-heading h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card_new-section-heading h2 span {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.card_new-section-heading p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Grid & Layout Utilities
   ========================================================================== */

.grid-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.grid-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.grid-3col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.grid-4col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.help-desk-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Media Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .hero-visual {
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-trust-badges {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .grid-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .grid-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .help-desk-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .help-desk-card > div:first-child {
        border-right: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .why-us-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .why-us-graphic {
        order: -1;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .grid-3col {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .grid-4col {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .process-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .grid-3col, .grid-4col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .topbar-contact {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .navbar-container {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mega Dropdown Styles & Keyframes
   ========================================================================== */

.has-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu-custom {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(15px);
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    min-width: 250px;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 2000;
}

.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu-custom {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu-custom h5 {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.dropdown-menu-custom ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.dropdown-menu-custom a {
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem !important;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-menu-custom a:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    padding-left: 0.75rem !important;
}

@keyframes spin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Multi-Column Mega Dropdown Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.has-mega-menu {
    position: static !important;
}

.mega-menu-custom {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    z-index: 2000;
}

.has-mega-menu:hover .mega-menu-custom {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.mega-menu-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.mega-menu-column h5 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.mega-menu-column ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.mega-menu-column a {
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem !important;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.mega-menu-column a:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    padding-left: 0.75rem !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .has-mega-menu:hover .mega-menu-custom {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pro Level Widescreen Responsiveness (min-width rules for large monitors)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 1170px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 1350px;
    }
    
    /* Scale heading typography */
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    /* Make grids spacing look cleaner and robust */
    .grid-3col {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .grid-4col {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .colleges-grid {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .hero-svg-wrapper {
        max-width: 520px;
    }
    .why-us-grid {
        gap: 6rem;
    }
    .why-us-content h2 {
        font-size: 2.75rem;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1600px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 1530px;
    }
    
    /* Scale up headings for extra large screens */
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 4rem;
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.85rem;
    }
    
    /* Adjust grid layouts for pro widescreen readability */
    .grid-3col {
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .grid-4col {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .colleges-grid {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-svg-wrapper {
        max-width: 600px;
    }
    .why-us-grid {
        gap: 8rem;
    }
    .why-us-content h2 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    
    /* Optimize padding and layout margins for large views */
    .hero-section {
        padding: 7rem 0;
    }
    section {
        padding: 6.5rem 0;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1920px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 1720px;
    }
    
    /* Expand grids to match ultra-wide monitors */
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 4.5rem;
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: 3.25rem;
    }
    
    .grid-3col {
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
    .grid-4col {
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .colleges-grid {
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .hero-section {
        padding: 9rem 0;
    }
}



/* Global Hover Effects for Cards, SVGs, and Icons */
i, svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

/* College Logo and Button Transitions */
.college-logo img, 
.medical_college-logo img,
.college-card-logo img {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}
.college-card:hover .college-logo img,
.medical_college-card:hover .medical_college-logo img,
.premium-college-card:hover .college-card-logo img {
    transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}
.college-card:hover .college-apply-btn i,
.medical_college-card:hover .college-apply-btn i {
    transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}
.college-card:hover .college-visit-btn i,
.medical_college-card:hover .college-visit-btn i {
    transform: scale(1.15) !important;
}

/* Trust Stats Card Transitions */
.trust-card-number {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease !important;
    display: inline-block;
}
.trust-card:hover .trust-card-number {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

/* Service Card Icon Zoom */
.service-card-icon i,
.service-card-icon svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}
.service-card:hover .service-card-icon i,
.service-card:hover .service-card-icon svg {
    transform: scale(1.18) rotate(5deg) !important;
}

/* Process Card Step and Icon Scale */
.process-icon {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease !important;
}
.process-card:hover .process-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg) !important;
}
.process-card:hover .process-step-number {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1) !important;
}

/* Testimonial Quote Icon Scale */
.testimonial-quote-icon i {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease !important;
}
.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-quote-icon i {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(10deg) !important;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* FAQ Icon Transition */
.faq-header {
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease !important;
}
.faq-header .faq-icon {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-header .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
}

/* Mega Menu Item Hover Translation */
.mega-menu-column a {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.mega-menu-column a:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}
.mega-menu-column a i {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease !important;
}
.mega-menu-column a:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.15) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Inner Page Hero Components
   ========================================================================== */
.inner-page-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #07213A 100%);
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .inner-page-hero {
        padding: 5.5rem 0;
    }
}

.inner-hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .inner-hero-image-wrapper {
        max-width: 300px;
        padding: 0.75rem;
    }
}

.inner-hero-offset-frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0.5rem 0.5rem 2.25rem 2.25rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .inner-hero-offset-frame {
        inset: 0.25rem 0.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
        border-radius: 1rem;
    }
}

.inner-hero-image-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    z-index: 2;
    background-color: var(--secondary);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .inner-hero-image-card {
        border-radius: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Global Responsive Form Row Helper */
.responsive-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    text-align: left;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .responsive-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* Hero visual image slider zoom hover effect */
.hero-image-slider-container img {
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.hero-image-slider-container:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage Redesign Custom Styles & Theme Overrides
   ========================================================================== */

/* Premium Gradients and Backdrops */
.premium-gradient-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071E3D 0%, #0B3A60 50%, #06162C 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-glow-blob-1, .hero-glow-blob-2 {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-blob-1 {
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 196, 167, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -100px;
    right: 5%;
}

.hero-glow-blob-2 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -100px;
    left: 2%;
}

/* Hero Section Elements */
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--accent);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.hero-badge i {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-title .accent-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00C4A7 0%, #00FFF0 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 620px;
}

.btn-accent-custom {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 196, 167, 0.25);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-accent-custom:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
    border-color: var(--accent-hover);
    color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 196, 167, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hover-glow {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-trust-badges {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 2.25rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.hero-trust-badge-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-trust-badge-text h4 {
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
}

.hero-trust-badge-text p {
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Hero Right Visual Column */
.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-image-offset-frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0.75rem 0.75rem 2.25rem 2.25rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.45;
}

.hero-image-slider-container {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 2;
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.hero-slide {
    width: 100%;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.slider-dots-nav {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    z-index: 5;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--white);
    opacity: 0.4;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dot.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.25);
    background-color: var(--accent);
}

.floating-badge-glass {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: -1rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding: 0.95rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.floating-badge-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 196, 167, 0.15);
    color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.floating-badge-text h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.floating-badge-text p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Glassmorphism Cards */
.glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Live Notices Section */
.notices-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.status-badge-live {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
    color: #EF4444;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #EF4444;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: livePulse 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes livePulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.9);
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5);
    }
    70% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
        opacity: 0.8;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(0.9);
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0);
    }
}

.notices-board-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 2.25rem;
    max-height: 400px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.notice-card-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.notice-card-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.notice-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.notice-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.notice-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tag-urgent { background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1); color: #EF4444; }
.tag-info { background-color: rgba(11, 58, 96, 0.1); color: var(--primary); }
.tag-normal { background-color: rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.1); color: var(--text-muted); }

.notice-date {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.notice-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.notice-content {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Counseling Milestones Calendar */
.milestones-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.mini-title-accent {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #009688;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.milestones-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.milestone-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 2rem 2.25rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.milestone-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(11, 58, 96, 0.2);
}

.milestone-step-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 24px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.milestone-step-pill.pill-accent {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.milestone-icon {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.milestone-icon.icon-accent {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.milestone-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.milestone-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Trust Stats Counters */
.trust-stats-section {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.trust-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.trust-stat-card {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number-wrapper {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-number-wrapper .stat-suffix {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* Premium Services Section */
.premium-services-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
}

.premium-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.premium-service-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 3rem 2.25rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.premium-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(0, 196, 167, 0.3);
}

.service-icon-bg {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: rgba(11, 58, 96, 0.06);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.premium-service-card:hover .service-icon-bg {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.premium-service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.premium-service-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.service-arrow-link {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.service-arrow-link i {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.premium-service-card:hover .service-arrow-link {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.premium-service-card:hover .service-arrow-link i {
    transform: translateX(4px) !important;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* Study Comparison Section */
.comparison-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.glass-comparison-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.comparison-matrix-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    min-width: 800px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.comparison-matrix-table th {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.comparison-matrix-table td {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.comparison-matrix-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.param-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    width: 25%;
}

.india-value {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    width: 37.5%;
}

.abroad-value {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    width: 37.5%;
}

/* Premium Featured Colleges tab structure */
.premium-colleges-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
}

.tabs-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.tab-btn {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 58, 96, 0.2);
}

.premium-colleges-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.25rem;
}

/* Redesigned Premium College Card with Banner Graphic and floating overlap logo */
.premium-college-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.premium-college-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 15px 30px rgba(11, 58, 96, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(0, 196, 167, 0.25);
}

.college-card-banner {
    height: 140px;
    position: relative;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.college-card-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(7, 30, 61, 0.2) 0%, rgba(7, 30, 61, 0.75) 100%);
}

.college-logo-overlap {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    left: 1.75rem;
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid var(--white);
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 3;
}

.college-logo-overlap img {
    max-width: 82%;
    max-height: 82%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.college-card-body {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.college-card-main-meta {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.college-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    width: fit-content;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.tag-primary { background-color: rgba(11, 58, 96, 0.08); color: var(--primary); }
.tag-accent { background-color: rgba(0, 196, 167, 0.12); color: #009688; }

.college-card-main-meta .college-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.college-loc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.college-loc i {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.college-details-list {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.details-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.details-row span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.details-row span i {
    color: var(--primary);
    width: 14px;
    text-align: center;
}

.details-row strong {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.details-row strong i {
    color: var(--warning) !important;
}

.college-card-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.btn-visit-link {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.375rem;
    padding: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.btn-visit-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--border);
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.btn-apply-action {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0.375rem;
    padding: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-apply-action:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-apply-action i {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn-apply-action:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

/* Redesigned Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.premium-testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.premium-testimonial-card::before {
    content: '“';
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 2rem;
    font-size: 6rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0.08;
    font-family: serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

.premium-testimonial-card:hover {
    background-color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(11, 58, 96, 0.15);
}

.testimonial-rating {
    color: var(--warning);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-profile {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonial-initials-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.testimonial-profile-meta h4 {
    margin: 0 0 0.15rem 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonial-profile-meta span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Why Choose Us Section Layout */
.why-choose-us-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.why-us-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.why-us-graphic-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.why-us-graphic-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.why-us-points-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.why-us-item-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-us-item-card:hover {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateX(6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.why-us-num-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-us-item-card:hover .why-us-num-icon {
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.why-us-info-text h4 {
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.why-us-info-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Predictor CTA Banner */
.predictor-cta-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    background: var(--secondary);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.dark-gradient-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A0F1D 0%, #0F172A 100%);
}

.cta-title {
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cta-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.predictor-check-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.check-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 0.375rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.check-item i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.predictor-card-form {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
}

.predictor-card-form h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Quick States Pill Explorer */
.states-explorer-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.states-pill-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.state-pill-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.state-pill-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.state-pill-btn i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.state-pill-btn:hover i {
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.abroad-explore-wrapper .abroad-title {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.abroad-pill-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.abroad-pill-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background-color: rgba(11, 58, 96, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 58, 96, 0.12);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.abroad-pill-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.abroad-pill-btn i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Consultant Spotlight Redesign */
.consultant-spotlight-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
}

.spotlight-card {
    max-width: 960px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 3rem !important;
}

.consultant-avatar-panel {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 220px;
    margin-right: 3rem;
}

.avatar-ring {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    padding: 6px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
}

.avatar-holder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 3rem;
}

.consultant-avatar-panel h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.consultant-designation {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.consultant-loc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.consultant-details-panel {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
}

.spotlight-badge {
    background-color: rgba(0, 196, 167, 0.1);
    color: #009688;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: inline-block;
}

.spotlight-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.spotlight-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.025rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.spotlight-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Live Notices Pulsing Ring for Spotlight avatar */
.animate-pulse-slow {
    animation: ringPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes ringPulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 196, 167, 0.4);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(0, 196, 167, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 196, 167, 0);
    }
}

/* Final CTA Section */
.final-cta-section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}

.cta-mini-tag {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.cta-main-title {
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.cta-subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 1.25rem auto 2.5rem auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.cta-buttons-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-quick-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 4.5rem auto 0 auto;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat-col {
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 120px;
}

.stat-col .num {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-col .lbl {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Partners Logos Section Refreshed */
.partners-logos-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.logo-marquee-wrapper-refreshed {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.logo-fade-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 150px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.logo-fade-overlay.left {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-light), transparent);
}

.logo-fade-overlay.right {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-light), transparent);
}

.logo-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollMarqueeRefreshed 45s linear infinite;
}

.logo-marquee-item-refreshed {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 160px;
    height: 120px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-marquee-item-refreshed img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 65px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-marquee-item-refreshed:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.logo-marquee-item-refreshed:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

.logo-item-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
    width: 100%;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-marquee-item-refreshed:hover .logo-item-label {
    color: var(--primary);
}

@keyframes scrollMarqueeRefreshed {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-160px * 23 - 2.5rem * 23));
    }
}

.logo-marquee-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Styling Overrides */
.faq-accordion-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-section .faq-item {
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-section .faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(11, 58, 96, 0.2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-section .faq-header {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
}

.faq-section .faq-icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.faq-section .faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.faq-section .faq-item.active .faq-header {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.faq-section .faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-section .faq-body {
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .milestones-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .premium-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .premium-colleges-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .spotlight-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 2.5rem !important;
    }
    .consultant-avatar-panel {
        margin-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    .consultant-details-panel {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .spotlight-cta-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .why-us-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .why-us-graphic-wrapper {
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .hero-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .cta-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }
    .cta-main-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .stat-number-wrapper {
        font-size: 2.75rem;
    }
    .trust-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .premium-colleges-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .milestones-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .premium-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .comparison-matrix-table {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .trust-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .hero-trust-badges {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Custom Lightweight Scroll Reveal Animations (High Performance)
   ========================================================================== */

.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.animate-on-scroll.slide-up {
    transform: translateY(50px);
}

.animate-on-scroll.fade-in {
    transform: none;
}

.animate-on-scroll.fade-in-left {
    transform: translateX(-50px);
}

.animate-on-scroll.fade-in-right {
    transform: translateX(50px);
}

/* Active Class triggered by IntersectionObserver */
.animate-on-scroll.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0) !important;
}

/* Stagger transition delay logic fallback */
.gsap-stagger-container .gsap-stagger-item,
.stagger-container .stagger-item {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.gsap-stagger-container .gsap-stagger-item.is-visible,
.stagger-container .stagger-item.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0) !important;
}