/* ==========================================================================
   CAREER EDUCATION SERVICES - COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

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

:root {
    --color-navy: #0C2340;
    --color-navy-dark: #061324;
    --color-navy-light: #163761;
    --color-orange: #E85D21;
    --color-orange-hover: #D54F19;
    --color-orange-light: #FFF2EB;
    --color-royal: #1E40AF;
    --color-accent: #2563EB;
    --color-green: #10B981;
    --color-white: #ffffff;
    --color-bg: #F8FAFC;
    --color-card-bg: #FFFFFF;
    --color-text-main: #1E293B;
    --color-text-muted: #64748B;
    --color-text-light: #94A3B8;
    --color-border: #E2E8F0;
    --color-border-focus: #CBD5E1;
    
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
    
    --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
    --shadow-lg: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.12), 0 6px 12px -2px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.06);
    --shadow-xl: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.18);
    --shadow-card: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.06);
    
    --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
    --transition-normal: 0.25s ease;
    --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* RESET & BASE */
*, *::before, *::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    font-size: 16px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

img, svg, video {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

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

ul, ol {
    list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    color: inherit;
}

/* CONTAINERS */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

.container-wide {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1360px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    user-select: none;
}

.btn-primary, .btn-navy {
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover, .btn-navy:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-orange {
    background-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.btn-orange:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-orange-hover);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-navy);
    background-color: #F1F5F9;
}

.btn-outline-orange {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-orange);
}

.btn-outline-orange:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-navy) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
}

/* FORMS */
.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    outline: none;
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.15);
}

select.form-control {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2364748b' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 0.85rem center;
    background-size: 1rem;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* TOP UTILITY BAR (Desktop) */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

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

.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-bar-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* SITE HEADER */
.site-header {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 990;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 70px;
}

.brand-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo img {
    height: 42px;
    width: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.brand-logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

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

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

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* HAMBURGER BUTTON */
.hamburger-btn {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    padding: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.hamburger-btn:hover {
    background-color: #F1F5F9;
}

.hamburger-btn span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.hamburger-btn.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger-btn.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger-btn.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* MOBILE DRAWER & OVERLAY */
.mobile-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 9998;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 320px;
    max-width: 85vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--color-white);
    z-index: 9999;
    box-shadow: -8px 0 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background-color: #FAFAFA;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-drawer-close:hover {
    background-color: #E2E8F0;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.mobile-drawer-nav {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.mobile-drawer-link {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-drawer-link:hover, .mobile-drawer-link:active {
    background-color: #F1F5F9;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

/* MOBILE BOTTOM QUICK BAR */
.mobile-bottom-bar {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    z-index: 900;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-bottom-btn {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    gap: 2px;
}

.mobile-bottom-btn.highlight {
    background-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.mobile-bottom-btn.whatsapp {
    color: #16A34A;
}

/* FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background-color: #25D366;
    color: white !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 850;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

/* HEADINGS & COMMONS */
.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.section-header.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-header-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* HERO SECTION */
.hero-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EDF2F7 100%);
    padding: 3.5rem 0 6rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-heading {
    font-size: 3.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}

.hero-heading span {
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-trust-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.hero-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.hero-visual-box {
    position: relative;
}

.hero-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.hero-stat-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-stat-card.stat-1 { top: 8%; right: -15px; }
.hero-stat-card.stat-2 { bottom: 25%; right: -25px; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.hero-stat-card.stat-3 { bottom: 8%; left: -15px; animation-delay: 0.8s; }

@keyframes float {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* SEARCH OVERLAP PANEL */
.search-panel-section {
    margin-top: -3.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 30;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.search-panel-card {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.search-panel-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.search-panel-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) auto;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.search-field-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.search-field-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.search-tags {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.search-tag-label {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.search-tag-link {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-tag-link:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* QUICK ENQUIRY & TRUST STRIP */
.quick-enquiry-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.card-box {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.trust-item-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.trust-icon-wrap {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* COURSE CATEGORIES (4 & 8 grid) */
.course-cat-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.course-cat-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.course-cat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.course-cat-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
}

/* GENERAL CARDS GRID (Inner pages) */
.cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

/* COLLEGE CARDS GRID */
.college-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.college-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.college-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.college-card-image {
    height: 180px;
    background: #E2E8F0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.college-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.college-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.85);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.college-logo-float {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: 15px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 2px solid white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.college-logo-float img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.college-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.college-type-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #1E40AF;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    width: fit-content;
}

.college-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.college-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.college-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.college-card-footer {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* COURSE CARD COMPONENT (ui-card) */
.ui-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.ui-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card-image-wrap {
    height: 160px;
    background: #E2E8F0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.card-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.card-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.card-category-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    width: fit-content;
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.card-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.card-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.card-footer {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* BSCC PROMO BANNER */
.bscc-banner-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, #163761 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.bscc-banner-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.bscc-features-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.bscc-feature-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
}

/* TOOLS GRID */
.tools-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.tools-inner-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* UPDATES & TESTIMONIALS */
.updates-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.blogs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — SECTION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* SECTION HEADER */
.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.section-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.section-view-all {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}
.section-view-all:hover { gap: 0.5rem; }

/* HERO SECTION */
.hero-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F4F8 0%, #FFFFFF 60%, #FFF5EE 100%);
    padding: 1.25rem 0 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 420px;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.75px;
    background: #FFF5EE;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.2);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.hero-h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.hero-h1 .hero-orange { color: var(--color-orange); }
.hero-description {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.05rem);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.hero-trust-chips {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-trust-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.hero-trust-chip svg { color: var(--color-orange); flex-shrink: 0; }
.hero-image-col {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
}
.hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 540px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
}
.hero-stat-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-orange);
}
.hero-stat-badge .stat-num {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-badge .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* QUICK ACTIONS BAR */
.quick-actions-bar {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
}
.quick-actions-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.quick-action-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.quick-action-pill:hover {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: white;
}

/* COLLEGE SEARCH PANEL */
.search-panel {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem 0;
}
.search-panel-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.search-panel-heading span { color: var(--color-orange); }
.search-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr auto;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    align-items: end;
}
.search-field-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.search-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem 0.75rem 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    outline: none;
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='14' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2364748b' stroke-width='2.5'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 0.7rem center;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.search-popular-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}
.search-popular-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}
.search-popular-pill {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.search-popular-pill:hover {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
}

/* QUICK QUERY + SPECIFIC SEARCH — DUAL SECTION */
.dual-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
}
.quick-query-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.specific-search-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
}
.specific-search-content {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}
.specific-search-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    min-height: 260px;
}
.query-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.success-state {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}
.success-state.active { display: block; }

/* TRUST FEATURES */
.trust-section {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
}
.trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
}
.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.trust-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.trust-icon-box {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #FFF5EE;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-orange);
}
.trust-item-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.trust-item-desc {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* COURSE CATEGORY CARDS */
.category-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}
.category-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}
.category-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.cat-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cat-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.cat-courses {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}
.cat-course-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}
.cat-course-item::before {
    content: '';
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cat-view-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* POPULAR COURSES CAROUSEL */
.courses-carousel-wrap {
    position: relative;
}
.courses-scroll-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 0.75rem 0.25rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}
.courses-scroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.course-card-h {
    flex: 0 0 200px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.course-card-h:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
}
.course-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 130px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.course-card-body {
    padding: 0.85rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.course-card-cat {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.course-card-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.course-card-dur {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}
.course-card-cta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.course-card-h:hover .course-card-cta { color: var(--color-orange); }
.carousel-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}
.carousel-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--color-navy);
}
.carousel-arrow.prev { left: -12px; }
.carousel-arrow.next { right: -12px; }

/* COLLEGE CARDS (Featured Colleges) */
.college-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.college-card-v {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.college-card-v:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
}
.college-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 160px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #F1F5F9;
}
.college-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.college-card-v:hover .college-card-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.college-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.6rem;
    left: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.badge-open {
    background: #DCFCE7;
    color: #16A34A;
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
}
.badge-featured {
    background: #FFF5EE;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    border: 1px solid #FFEDD5;
}
.badge-bscc {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #2563EB;
    border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
}
.college-card-body-v {
    padding: 1rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.college-card-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.college-card-loc {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.college-card-courses-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.college-course-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.college-card-footer-v {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

/* COMPARE BANNER */
.compare-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1F3B 0%, #163761 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}
.compare-banner-text {}
.compare-banner-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.compare-banner-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    max-width: 500px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* BSCC SECTION */
.bscc-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1F3B 0%, #0F2744 50%, #0B1F3B 100%);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.bscc-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.bscc-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    background: rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.3);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.bscc-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.bscc-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.bscc-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.bscc-feat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.bscc-feat-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-orange);
}
.bscc-feat-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.bscc-feat-desc {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.bscc-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.bscc-disclaimer {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    line-height: 1.5;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-top: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.bscc-img-col {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
}
.bscc-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.bscc-mini-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: -1rem;
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    min-width: 160px;
}
.bscc-mini-title {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.bscc-mini-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

/* BSCC ELIGIBILITY CHECKER */
.eligibility-section {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.eligibility-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.elig-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.elig-result {
    display: none;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}
.elig-result.likely {
    display: block;
    background: #DCFCE7;
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
    color: #15803D;
}
.elig-result.verify {
    display: block;
    background: #FEF9C3;
    border: 1px solid #FEF08A;
    color: #A16207;
}
.elig-result.not-eligible {
    display: block;
    background: #FEE2E2;
    border: 1px solid #FCA5A5;
    color: #B91C1C;
}
.elig-result-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.elig-result-note { font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* ADMISSION TIMELINE */
.timeline-section { padding: 4rem 0; }
.timeline-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.timeline-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-orange) 0%, #E2E8F0 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}
.timeline-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-num {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 2.5px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.timeline-step.active .timeline-num {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(232,93,33,0.4);
}
.timeline-step-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.timeline-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* CAREER GUIDANCE */
.career-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}
.career-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.career-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.career-card-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #FFF5EE;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.career-card-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.career-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.career-card-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}

/* TOOLS SECTION */
.tools-grid-home {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: start;
}
.tools-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-column: 1 / 4;
}
.tool-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.tool-card:hover {
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.tool-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.tool-name {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}
.tool-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.tool-cta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}
.tool-soon-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #7C3AED;
    background: #F5F3FF;
    border: 1px solid #DDD6FE;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: inline-block;
}
.tools-cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1F3B 0%, #163761 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-column: 4;
    grid-row: 1;
}
.tools-cta-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.tools-cta-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* SCHOLARSHIP CARDS */
.scholarship-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}
.scholarship-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.scholarship-card:hover {
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.scholarship-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #FFF5EE;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-orange);
}
.scholarship-name {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}
.scholarship-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.scholarship-elig {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: #2563EB;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* FOUNDER / LEADERSHIP SECTION */
.founder-section {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
}
.founder-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.founder-img-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, #061529 100%);
    padding: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.12);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.founder-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 4px);
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.founder-img-card:hover .founder-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}
.founder-img-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.founder-img-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.founder-img-title {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.founder-quote-box {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-orange);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.founder-quote-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    opacity: 0.25;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.5rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
}
.founder-quote-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0;
}
.founder-bullets {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.founder-bullet-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}
.founder-bullet-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFF5EE;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.founder-bullet-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.founder-bullet-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .founder-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .founder-img {
        height: 360px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .founder-img {
        height: 300px;
    }
    .founder-bullets {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* WHY CAREER EDUCATION SERVICES */
.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.why-img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    object-fit: cover;
    height: 460px;
}
.why-points {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
}
.why-point {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.why-check {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #DCFCE7;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: #16A34A;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}
.why-point-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.why-point-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.testimonials-track {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}
.testimonial-stars { display: flex; gap: 0.2rem; color: #F59E0B; }
.testimonial-content {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    flex: 1;
}
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; }
.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-name { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-navy); }
.testimonial-course { font-size: 0.775rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* BLOG ARTICLES */
.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.article-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.article-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
}
.article-img-wrap {
    height: 160px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    position: relative;
}
.article-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.article-card:hover .article-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.article-cat-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.6rem;
    left: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.article-body {
    padding: 1rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.article-date {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.article-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.article-read-more {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* FAQ ACCORDION */
.faq-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.faq-item {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 1rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--color-orange); }
.faq-question.active { color: var(--color-orange); }
.faq-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}
.faq-question.active .faq-icon {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: white;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-answer {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.faq-answer.active { display: block; }

/* FINAL CTA SECTION */
.final-cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1F3B 0%, #0F2744 60%, #112D54 100%);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.final-cta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.final-cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.final-cta-title span { color: var(--color-orange); }
.final-cta-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.final-cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.final-form-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.final-form-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ADMISSIONS OPEN SECTION */
.admissions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.admission-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.admission-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.admission-college-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.admission-location {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}
.admission-status-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #16A34A;
    background: #DCFCE7;
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.admission-deadline {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: #DC2626;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.admission-footer {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

/* RESPONSIVE — HOMEPAGE SECTIONS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .search-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .dual-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .quick-query-card { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
    .specific-search-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .specific-search-img { max-height: 200px; min-height: auto; display: none; }
    .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .trust-item:nth-child(3) { border-right: none; }
    .category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .college-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .career-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .tools-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .tools-grid-home { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tools-cta-card { grid-column: auto; grid-row: auto; }
    .scholarship-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .why-grid { gap: 2.5rem; }
    .testimonials-track { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .final-cta-grid { gap: 2.5rem; }
    .compare-banner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .bscc-mini-card { display: none; }
    .timeline-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .timeline-steps::before { display: none; }
    .admissions-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .hero-grid { gap: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
    .hero-image-col { order: -1; }
    .hero-img { max-height: 280px; border-radius: 0; width: 100%; }
    .hero-h1 { font-size: 1.85rem; }
    .hero-cta-row { gap: 0.65rem; }
    .hero-cta-row .btn { flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
    .quick-actions-inner { gap: 0.35rem; }
    .quick-action-pill { font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem; }
    .search-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; }
    .trust-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
    .trust-item:nth-child(3) { border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
    .trust-item:nth-child(4) { border-right: none; }
    .trust-item:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 1 / -1; border-right: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
    .category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .course-card-h { flex: 0 0 175px; }
    .college-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .career-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .tools-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .tools-cta-card { display: none; }
    .scholarship-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-img { height: 240px; }
    .why-points { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testimonials-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .final-cta-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .bscc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .bscc-img-col { display: none; }
    .bscc-features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .elig-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .admissions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .query-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .compare-banner { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .dual-section { display: block; }
    .quick-query-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .specific-search-content { padding: 1.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .section-title { font-size: 1.35rem; }
    .hero-h1 { font-size: 1.65rem; }
    .hero-trust-chips { gap: 0.35rem; }
    .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .trust-item { border-right: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
    .trust-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .category-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tools-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .career-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .final-cta-btns { flex-direction: column; }
    .final-cta-btns .btn { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
    .hero-cta-row .btn-outline { display: none; }
    .bscc-cta-row { flex-direction: column; }
    .bscc-cta-row .btn { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
    .timeline-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
}

/* FOOTER */

.site-footer {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem 0;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.footer-main-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-nav-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.footer-nav-list a {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    padding-left: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DESKTOP MEGA MENU & DROPDOWN NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-item-dropdown {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.4rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link svg.dropdown-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .nav-link svg.dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-item-dropdown:hover > .nav-link {
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

/* Standard Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 250px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.12);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    padding-left: 1.45rem;
}

.dropdown-link .dropdown-link-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

.dropdown-badge {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: #FFEDD5;
    color: #C2410C;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Mega Menu Dropdown */
.nav-item-mega {
    position: static;
}

.mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.15);
    padding: 2rem 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1000;
}

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

.mega-menu-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) 1.2fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.mega-col-title {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.mega-link-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mega-link {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.mega-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mega-promo-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0C2340 0%, #163761 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE HEADER FOLLOW BUTTON & SOCIAL POPUP MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.header-follow-btn {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF7ED 0%, #FFEDD5 100%);
    color: var(--color-orange);
    border: 1px solid rgba(243, 112, 35, 0.35);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-follow-btn:hover, .header-follow-btn:active {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
}

/* Social Media Popup Modal */
.social-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 10000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.social-modal-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    max-width: 440px;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.9) translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.social-modal-overlay.active .social-modal-card {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.social-modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0C2340 0%, #163761 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.social-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: none;
    color: white;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.social-modal-close:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.social-modal-body {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    max-height: 70vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.social-item-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-item-row:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.social-item-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.social-icon-box {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.social-icon-box.instagram { background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%); }
.social-icon-box.youtube { background: #FF0000; }
.social-icon-box.facebook { background: #1877F2; }
.social-icon-box.whatsapp { background: #25D366; }
.social-icon-box.telegram { background: #229ED9; }
.social-icon-box.linkedin { background: #0A66C2; }

.social-name {
    font-weight: 750;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.social-handle {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.social-action-badge {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: white;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE DRAWER ACCORDION NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.drawer-accordion-btn {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-accordion-btn:hover, .drawer-accordion-btn.active {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

.drawer-accordion-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.drawer-accordion-btn.active .drawer-accordion-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.drawer-accordion-content {
    display: none;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.drawer-accordion-content.active {
    display: block;
}

.drawer-sub-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.5rem 0.55rem 2.25rem;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-sub-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    background: #EEF2F6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS & 2-COLUMN MOBILE FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .hero-heading {
        font-size: 2.75rem;
    }
    .hero-visual-box {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .college-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .course-cat-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .quick-enquiry-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .tools-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .updates-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .footer-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .footer-col-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .top-bar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .nav-menu {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .header-actions .btn {
        display: none;
    }
    .header-follow-btn {
        display: inline-flex;
    }
    .hamburger-btn {
        display: flex;
    }
    .search-panel-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .search-panel-btn-wrap {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
    .bscc-banner-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .course-cat-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body {
        padding-bottom: 65px; /* Space for mobile sticky bottom bar */
    }
    .mobile-bottom-bar {
        display: flex;
    }
    .floating-whatsapp-btn {
        bottom: 75px;
        right: 15px;
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
    .container {
        padding-left: 1rem;
        padding-right: 1rem;
    }
    .section-padding {
        padding: 2.5rem 0;
    }
    .hero-wrapper {
        padding: 2rem 0 4.5rem 0;
    }
    .hero-heading {
        font-size: 2.15rem;
    }
    .hero-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .hero-stat-card {
        display: none;
    }
    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-cta-group .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .search-panel-section {
        margin-top: -2.5rem;
    }
    .search-panel-card {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }
    .search-panel-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .course-cat-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .course-cat-card {
        padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
    }
    .course-cat-icon {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .college-card-grid, .cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .bscc-features-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .tools-inner-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .blogs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    /* 2-COLUMN BALANCED MOBILE FOOTER */
    .footer-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .footer-col-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    .footer-nav-list {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .footer-bottom-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-heading {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }
    .hero-trust-row {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .tools-inner-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .college-card-footer, .card-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .header-inner {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .brand-logo img {
        height: 38px;
    }
    .header-follow-btn {
        padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE ONLY OPTIMIZATIONS (320px to 767px)
   CRITICAL: Desktop styles (768px+) are 100% UNTOUCHED
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* 1. Mobile Swipe Track (Horizontal Slider with 15-20% preview) */
    .mobile-swipe-track {
        display: flex !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
        padding-bottom: 1rem !important;
        padding-left: 0.25rem !important;
        padding-right: 1.5rem !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }
    .mobile-swipe-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .mobile-swipe-track > * {
        flex: 0 0 82% !important;
        width: 82% !important;
        max-width: 82% !important;
        scroll-snap-align: start !important;
    }

    .mobile-swipe-track > .full-width-card {
        flex: 0 0 92% !important;
        width: 92% !important;
    }

    /* 2. University Logo Infinite Marquee */
    .mobile-marquee-container {
        overflow: hidden !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        position: relative !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0.75rem 0 !important;
    }
    .mobile-marquee-track {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 2rem !important;
        animation: marqueeScroll 20s linear infinite !important;
    }
    .mobile-marquee-track:hover,
    .mobile-marquee-track:active {
        animation-play-state: paused !important;
    }
    .mobile-marquee-item {
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        height: 48px !important;
        padding: 0.25rem 1rem !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #E2E8F0) !important;
    }
    .mobile-marquee-item img {
        max-height: 32px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        object-fit: contain !important;
    }

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

    /* 3. Compact College Cards on Mobile */
    .college-card-v, .college-card {
        padding: 0.85rem !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }
    .college-card-v .college-card-desc,
    .college-card-v .college-extra-info,
    .college-card .college-extra-info {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .college-card-img-wrap {
        height: 120px !important;
    }

    /* 4. Hero Section Mobile Optimization */
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 1rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 2rem !important;
    }
    .hero-h1 {
        font-size: 1.85rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }
    .hero-description {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
    }
    .hero-image-col {
        margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
    }
    .hero-image-wrapper img {
        max-height: 240px !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
    }
    .hero-stat-badge {
        scale: 0.85 !important;
    }

    /* 5. Mobile Canvas Layer */
    #hero-network-canvas {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
        z-index: 0 !important;
        opacity: 0.65 !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL MARQUEE STYLES (Desktop & Mobile Infinite Loop)
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-marquee-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
}
.mobile-marquee-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    animation: marqueeScroll 25s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}
.mobile-marquee-track:hover,
.mobile-marquee-track:active {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
.mobile-marquee-item {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 46px;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.25rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #E2E8F0);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1E3A8A;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.mobile-marquee-item img {
    max-height: 30px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   2-ROW OPPOSITE DUAL MARQUEE FOR COURSE CATEGORIES (Mobile Only)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .category-grid.mobile-hide {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .cat-marquee-wrapper {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1.25rem !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 0 !important;
    }
    
    .cat-marquee-row {
        overflow: hidden !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        position: relative !important;
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 4%, black 96%, transparent) !important;
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 4%, black 96%, transparent) !important;
    }

    .cat-marquee-track-left {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        animation: catMarqueeLeft 25s linear infinite !important;
        will-change: transform !important;
    }

    .cat-marquee-track-right {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        animation: catMarqueeRight 25s linear infinite !important;
        will-change: transform !important;
    }

    .cat-marquee-track-left:hover,
    .cat-marquee-track-left:active,
    .cat-marquee-track-right:hover,
    .cat-marquee-track-right:active {
        animation-play-state: paused !important;
    }

    .cat-marquee-row .category-card {
        flex: 0 0 270px !important;
        width: 270px !important;
        max-width: 270px !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        display: inline-block !important;
        vertical-align: top !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cat-marquee-wrapper {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

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

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

/* ==========================================================================
   2-LINE NETWORK EFFECT FOR PROCESS TIMELINE STEPS (Mobile & Desktop)
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-steps {
    position: relative;
}

/* Dual Connecting Lines (Network Effect) */
.timeline-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: calc(50% - 3px);
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E85D21 0%, #2563EB 50%, #E85D21 100%);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.timeline-steps::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: calc(50% + 3px);
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) 0%, rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.4) 50%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) 100%);
    border-right: 1px dashed rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.7);
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Step Circles styling */
.timeline-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-num {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.15), 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-step.active .timeline-num {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E85D21, #C2410C) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.4), 0 0 0 4px rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Horizontal alignment for Desktop (min-width: 768px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-steps::before {
        top: 28px;
        bottom: auto;
        left: 10%;
        right: 10%;
        width: auto;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E85D21 0%, #2563EB 50%, #E85D21 100%);
    }
    .timeline-steps::after {
        top: 34px;
        bottom: auto;
        left: 10%;
        right: 10%;
        width: auto;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) 0%, rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.4) 50%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) 100%);
        border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.7);
        border-right: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE HERO & QUICK ACTIONS REDESIGN (Single Line Swipe / Auto-Loop)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    /* Hero CTA Row full width stack */
    .hero-cta-row {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .hero-cta-row .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
    }

    /* Trust Chips Single Line Horizontal Swipe Track */
    .hero-trust-chips {
        display: flex !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem !important;
        gap: 0.6rem !important;
        margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
    }
    .hero-trust-chips::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .hero-trust-chip {
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
        scroll-snap-align: start !important;
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        border: 1.5px solid #DBEAFE !important;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        color: #1E3A8A !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
    }

    /* Quick Actions Bar Single Line Horizontal Swipe Track */
    .quick-actions-bar {
        padding: 0.85rem 0 !important;
        background: #0B1F3B !important;
    }
    .quick-actions-inner {
        display: flex !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
        gap: 0.65rem !important;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem !important;
    }
    .quick-actions-inner::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .quick-action-pill {
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
        scroll-snap-align: start !important;
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
        border-radius: 25px !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 0.45rem !important;
        font-weight: 500 !important;
    }
    .quick-action-pill:active {
        background: #E85D21 !important;
        border-color: #E85D21 !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ENHANCED 2-LINE VERTICAL NETWORK EFFECT FOR PROCESS TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .timeline-steps {
        position: relative !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 0 !important;
    }

    /* Left Network Line (Orange Gradient) */
    .timeline-steps::before {
        content: '' !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 15px !important;
        bottom: 15px !important;
        left: calc(50% - 15px) !important;
        width: 3px !important;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E85D21 0%, #2563EB 50%, #E85D21 100%) !important;
        border-radius: 3px !important;
        z-index: 0 !important;
        opacity: 0.9 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.4) !important;
    }

    /* Right Network Line (Blue Dashed Glowing Line) */
    .timeline-steps::after {
        content: '' !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 15px !important;
        bottom: 15px !important;
        left: calc(50% + 12px) !important;
        width: 3px !important;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2563EB 0%, #E85D21 50%, #2563EB 100%) !important;
        border-radius: 3px !important;
        border-right: 1.5px dashed #60A5FA !important;
        z-index: 0 !important;
        opacity: 0.9 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) !important;
    }

    .timeline-num {
        width: 52px !important;
        height: 52px !important;
        line-height: 48px !important;
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        border-width: 2px !important;
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 2 !important;
        margin: 0 auto 0.75rem auto !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE FOOTER REDESIGN (Proper Spacing & Clean 2-Column Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .site-footer {
        padding-top: 2rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 5rem !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    }

    .footer-main-grid {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 1.75rem 1.25rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .footer-col-brand {
        grid-column: span 2 !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
        padding-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    }

    .footer-col-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        color: #0B1F3B !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
        border-bottom: 2px solid #E85D21 !important;
        display: inline-block !important;
    }

    .footer-nav-list {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0.55rem !important;
    }

    .footer-nav-list a {
        font-size: 0.84rem !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        color: #475569 !important;
        word-wrap: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    }

    .footer-main-grid > div:last-child {
        grid-column: span 2 !important;
        border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
        padding-top: 1.25rem !important;
        margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
    }
}

/* Ensure all orange buttons have crisp white text */
.btn-orange, .btn-orange:hover, .btn-orange:focus, .btn-orange:active {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS AUTO-SLIDE MARQUEE (Mobile Only Infinite Auto-Run)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .testimonials-track {
        display: flex !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        position: relative !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 0 !important;
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 3%, black 97%, transparent) !important;
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 3%, black 97%, transparent) !important;
    }

    .testimonial-marquee-inner {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        gap: 1.1rem !important;
        animation: testimonialMarquee 26s linear infinite !important;
        will-change: transform !important;
    }

    .testimonial-marquee-inner:hover,
    .testimonial-marquee-inner:active {
        animation-play-state: paused !important;
    }

    .testimonials-track .testimonial-card {
        flex: 0 0 290px !important;
        width: 290px !important;
        max-width: 290px !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        display: inline-block !important;
        vertical-align: top !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-marquee-inner {
        display: flex !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   MOUNTAIN WAVE SVG NETWORK WIRE FOR PROCESS STEPS (Mobile Only)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .timeline-steps {
        position: relative !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 0 !important;
    }
    .timeline-steps::before,
    .timeline-steps::after {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .timeline-svg-wire {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        z-index: 0 !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
    }
    .timeline-step {
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 2 !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-svg-wire {
        display: none !important;
    }
}