/* ==========================================================================
   THE EDU CONSULTANT - PREMIER ADMISSIONS & MANAGEMENT QUOTA PORTAL
   Aesthetic: Ultra-Modern SaaS / EdTech (Inspired by HelloBotz & Top Tier Platforms)
   Palette: Rich Obsidian Slate, Royal Indigo/Violet, Electric Cyan, Solar Amber
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Slate & Dark Obsidian */
  --slate-950: #0b0f19;
  --slate-900: #0f172a;
  --slate-850: #131b2e;
  --slate-800: #1e293b;
  --slate-700: #334155;
  --slate-600: #475569;
  --slate-500: #64748b;
  --slate-400: #94a3b8;
  --slate-300: #cbd5e1;
  --slate-200: #e2e8f0;
  --slate-100: #f1f5f9;
  --slate-50:  #f8fafc;
  --white:     #ffffff;

  /* Modern Gradient & Accent Tokens (from HelloBotz & Modern Tech) */
  --indigo-600: #4f46e5;
  --indigo-500: #6366f1;
  --violet-600: #7c3aed;
  --violet-500: #8b5cf6;
  --cyan-500:   #06b6d4;
  --cyan-400:   #22d3ee;
  --amber-500:  #f59e0b;
  --amber-400:  #fbbf24;
  --emerald-500:#10b981;
  --emerald-400:#34d399;
  --rose-500:   #f43f5e;

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5 0%, #7c3aed 50%, #06b6d4 100%);
  --grad-amber:   linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  --grad-dark-box: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 60%, #0f172a 100%);

  /* Typography */
  --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --shadow-xl: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
  --shadow-glow-indigo: 0 0 35px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
  --shadow-glow-amber:  0 0 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  --transition-fast: 0.18s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Base Resets */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
  position: relative;
}

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

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

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Section Scroll Margins (so sticky header never covers section titles) */
#heroSection,
#directorySection,
#servicesSection,
#howWeWork,
#admissionsFormSection {
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. TICKER / ANNOUNCEMENT OFFER BANNER (INTERACTIVE & HIGH-CONVERSION)
   ========================================================================== */
.admissions-ticker-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9a3412 0%, #c2410c 25%, #ea580c 50%, #c2410c 75%, #9a3412 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #fbbf24;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1020;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(154, 52, 18, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  user-select: none;
}

.admissions-ticker-wrap:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7c2d12 0%, #9a3412 25%, #c2410c 50%, #9a3412 75%, #7c2d12 100%);
}

.admissions-ticker-wrap:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--amber-400);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ticker-badge-fixed {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #9a3412;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-right: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 2;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.ticker-badge-fixed:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.ticker-live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #10b981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981;
  animation: liveDotPulse 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes liveDotPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.8); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.15); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.ticker-badge-fixed i {
  color: #0f172a;
  animation: flashIcon 1.5s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes flashIcon {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.85; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); }
}

.ticker-track-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 3%, #000 97%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 3%, #000 97%, transparent 100%);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 2.75rem;
  animation: tickerSlide 38s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.ticker-item i {
  color: var(--amber-400);
}

.ticker-highlight {
  color: #fef08a;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.ticker-action-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-left: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ticker-action-chip i {
  color: #fef08a;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.admissions-ticker-wrap:hover .ticker-action-chip {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #9a3412;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.admissions-ticker-wrap:hover .ticker-action-chip i {
  color: #9a3412;
}

.ticker-cta-fixed {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 1.25rem;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.btn-ticker-quick {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #9a3412;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-ticker-quick:hover {
  background: #fef08a;
  color: #7c2d12;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-ticker-quick i {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.ticker-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--amber-400);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0.85;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.7);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   2. OFFICIAL HEADER & NAVBAR (PERFECTLY BALANCED: HOME, PROGRAMS, SERVICES, REGISTER NOW)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: -webkit-sticky !important;
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  z-index: 10000 !important;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  height: 94px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  width: 100%;
}

.site-header.header-scrolled {
  position: -webkit-sticky !important;
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  height: 76px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.99);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
}

.header-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2.25rem);
}

.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.header-logo {
  display: block;
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 250px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.site-header.header-scrolled .header-logo {
  height: 42px;
  max-width: 220px;
}

/* Center Desktop Nav: Home, Schools, Services, How We Work, Prepare, Programs, FAQ */
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.4vw, 1.6rem);
  flex: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link {
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  padding: 6px 2px;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: #2563eb;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.nav-link-entrance-prep {
  color: #2563eb !important;
  font-weight: 750 !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.mobile-nav-ctas {
  display: none;
}

.header-action-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* High-Conversion Pill Button */
.sf-btn-icon-primary {
  background: var(--grad-amber) !important;
  color: var(--slate-950) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sf-btn-icon-primary .icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sf-btn-icon-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
}

/* Premium Download Brochure Button (Luxury Vibrant Amber/Orange Gradient) */
.header-btn-brochure,
.sf-btn-icon-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #ea580c 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 750;
  font-size: 0.915rem;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.brochure-text-short,
.hotline-text-short {
  display: none;
}

.brochure-text-full,
.hotline-text-full {
  display: inline;
}

.header-btn-brochure .icon,
.sf-btn-icon-secondary .icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.header-btn-brochure:hover,
.sf-btn-icon-secondary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #d97706 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.48);
}

.header-btn-brochure:hover .icon,
.sf-btn-icon-secondary:hover .icon {
  transform: translateY(1px);
}

.header-btn-brochure:active,
.sf-btn-icon-secondary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. OPEN, AIRY, ULTRA-PREMIUM HERO SECTION (NOT A SOLID BLUE BLOCK!)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-banner-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 275px 24px 60px;
  text-align: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 18%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.hero-banner-content::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(251, 84, 33, 1) 32%, rgba(251, 84, 33, 0.88) 52%, rgba(251, 84, 33, 0.3) 74%, rgba(251, 84, 33, 0) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-banner-content::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url("../images/hero-banner-shape.svg");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center bottom;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.hero-banner-title {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 58px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

/* 3D Flipping City Word Rotator */
.hero-flip-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  position: relative;
  vertical-align: bottom;
  perspective: 700px;
  height: 1.18em;
  min-width: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.hero-flip-word {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: #fef08a;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(100%) rotateX(-70deg);
  transform-origin: 50% 100%;
  transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-bottom: 4px solid #fef08a;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.hero-flip-word.active {
  opacity: 1;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(0%) rotateX(0deg);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-flip-word.leave {
  opacity: 0;
  position: absolute;
  transform: translateY(-100%) rotateX(70deg);
  transform-origin: 50% 0%;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-banner-title {
    font-size: 42px;
  }
  .hero-flip-wrap {
    min-width: 210px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-banner-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .hero-flip-wrap {
    min-width: 165px;
    height: 1.25em;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-banner-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
  .hero-flip-wrap {
    min-width: 130px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOSSY BUTTON SYSTEM (PREMIUM GLASS SHEEN & DEPTH ACROSS ALL BUTTONS)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-glossy,
.sf-btn-icon-primary,
.sf-btn-icon-secondary,
.hero-cta-btn,
.hero-cta-btn-secondary,
.hero-fee-btn,
.btn-form-submit,
.concierge-hotline-btn,
.counselor-chip-btn,
.btn-portal-search,
.footer-click-here-btn,
.footer-fee-link-btn,
.btn-ticker-quick {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14) !important;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* Curved glass highlight overlay on upper half */
.sf-btn-icon-primary::before,
.hero-cta-btn::before,
.hero-cta-btn-secondary::before,
.hero-fee-btn::before,
.btn-form-submit::before,
.concierge-hotline-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 48%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 100%);
  border-radius: 9999px 9999px 0 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Dynamic light sheen sweep on hover */
.sf-btn-icon-primary::after,
.sf-btn-icon-secondary::after,
.hero-cta-btn::after,
.hero-cta-btn-secondary::after,
.hero-fee-btn::after,
.btn-form-submit::after,
.concierge-hotline-btn::after,
.footer-click-here-btn::after,
.footer-fee-link-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  transition: left 0.75s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sf-btn-icon-primary:hover::after,
.sf-btn-icon-secondary:hover::after,
.hero-cta-btn:hover::after,
.hero-cta-btn-secondary:hover::after,
.hero-fee-btn:hover::after,
.btn-form-submit:hover::after,
.concierge-hotline-btn:hover::after,
.footer-click-here-btn:hover::after,
.footer-fee-link-btn:hover::after {
  left: 140%;
}

.hero-banner-info {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px !important;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 26px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-banner-action {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px 12px 28px;
  border: 1px solid #f5dc3c;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background-color: #f5dc3c;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: #121d35 !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 220, 60, 0.45);
}

.hero-cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: #fcd34d !important;
  border-color: #fcd34d !important;
  color: #121d35 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(245, 220, 60, 0.65);
}

.hero-cta-btn .icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #121d35;
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-cta-btn .icon i {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-cta-btn:hover .icon i {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Secondary Hero CTA Button (Download Fee Structure) */
.hero-cta-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px 12px 28px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: 50px;
  background-color: rgba(18, 29, 53, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 24px;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero-cta-btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: #121d35 !important;
  border-color: #f5dc3c !important;
  color: #f5dc3c !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-cta-btn-secondary .icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #f5dc3c;
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-cta-btn-secondary .icon i {
  color: #121d35;
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-cta-btn-secondary:hover .icon i {
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* Subtle background grid */
.hero-banner-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.hero-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Left Hero Pitch */
.hero-pitch-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.hero-trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: #eef2ff;
  border: 1px solid #c7d2fe;
  color: var(--indigo-600);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
}

.hero-trust-badge i {
  color: var(--amber-500);
}

.hero-main-title {
  font-size: 3.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.16;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}

.hero-main-title span.gradient-text {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Social Proof & Metrics */
.hero-social-proof {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.avatar-stack {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.avatar-stack img {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
  margin-right: -10px;
}

.avatar-stack img:last-child {
  margin-right: 0;
}

.proof-text {
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.proof-rating {
  color: var(--amber-500);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.proof-count {
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. THE SIGNATURE ADMISSIONS FLIP BOX (CRYSTAL CLEAR & MODERN)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-flip-box-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

/* Subtle glowing aura behind the card */
.hero-flip-box-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: 10%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-interactive-box {
  background: var(--grad-dark-box);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.hero-interactive-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4), var(--shadow-glow-indigo);
}

.box-corner-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  color: var(--emerald-400);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.live-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: var(--emerald-400);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseDot 1.6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--emerald-400); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.flipbox-header {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.flipbox-eyebrow {
  color: var(--cyan-400);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.flipbox-title {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

/* CRYSTAL CLEAR FLIP CHAMBER (NO CLIPPING, 100% HIGH CONTRAST) */
.flip-display-chamber {
  background: rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.95);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  min-height: 90px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.flip-display-chamber::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
}

.flip-college-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;
}

.flip-college-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--amber-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.flip-college-name-wrapper {
  min-height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.flip-college-name {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  line-height: 1.25;
  display: block;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.flip-college-name.anim-out {
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  opacity: 0;
}

.flip-college-name.anim-in {
  transform: translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
}

.flip-college-name.anim-active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.flip-tag-badge {
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.45);
  color: #a5b4fc;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.flipbox-desc {
  color: var(--slate-300);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.flipbox-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.highlight-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.highlight-point i {
  color: var(--emerald-400);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Two Primary Action Buttons */
.flipbox-cta-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-flipbox-primary {
  background: var(--grad-amber) !important;
  color: var(--slate-950) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-flipbox-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
}

.btn-flipbox-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-flipbox-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. DUAL SCROLLING PARTNER LOGO MARQUEE (MODERN FLOATING CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.partner-dual-marquee-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.04) 0%, rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.7) 50%, #f8fafc 100%);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-dual-marquee-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.marquee-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.75rem;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.marquee-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.1px;
  color: #2563eb;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.live-dot-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: marqueePulseEmerald 2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes marqueePulseEmerald {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }
}

.marquee-section-title {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 920px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.marquee-section-subtitle {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-wrap: balance;
  font-weight: 450;
}

.dual-marquee-chamber {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.marquee-row {
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  user-select: none;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.marquee-row:hover .marquee-stream {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-stream {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.stream-ltr {
  animation: scrollLTR 52s linear infinite;
}

.stream-rtl {
  animation: scrollRTL 52s linear infinite;
}

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

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

.college-logo-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.92);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.35rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.college-logo-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.college-logo-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.college-crest-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px #fff, 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 7px;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.college-logo-card:hover .college-crest-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(1deg);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px #fff, 0 6px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16);
}

.college-logo-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04));
}

.college-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.college-brand-title {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.college-logo-card:hover .college-brand-title {
  color: #1d4ed8;
}

.college-meta {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 550;
}

.college-meta span.badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2.5px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  color: #1d4ed8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.college-meta span.badge-pill.pill-blue {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  color: #1d4ed8;
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
}

.college-meta span.badge-pill.pill-indigo {
  background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08);
  color: #4338ca;
  border-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.22);
}

.college-meta span.badge-pill.pill-emerald {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.09);
  color: #047857;
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.college-meta span.badge-pill.pill-purple {
  background: rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.08);
  color: #7e22ce;
  border-color: rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.22);
}

.college-meta span.badge-pill.pill-rose {
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.08);
  color: #be123c;
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.22);
}

.college-meta span.badge-pill.pill-amber {
  background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.09);
  color: #b45309;
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

.college-meta span.badge-pill.pill-teal {
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.09);
  color: #0f766e;
  border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
}

.college-meta span.badge-pill.pill-cyan {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.09);
  color: #0e7490;
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
}

.college-logo-card::after {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-top: 2px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-right: 2px solid #cbd5e1;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  margin-left: 8px;
  margin-right: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.college-logo-card:hover::after {
  border-color: #2563eb;
  transform: translateX(4px) rotate(45deg);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .partner-dual-marquee-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem;
  }
  .marquee-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .marquee-section-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .marquee-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .college-logo-card {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .college-crest-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .college-brand-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .college-meta {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. COLLEGES & PROGRAMS DIRECTORY
   ========================================================================== */
.directory-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}

.directory-header-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  color: var(--indigo-600);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.section-heading-primary {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-description {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* Master Segmented Pill */
.directory-mode-switcher {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mode-switcher-pill {
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
}

.mode-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 11px 32px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mode-btn i {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.mode-btn.active {
  background: var(--slate-900);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
}

.mode-btn.active i {
  color: var(--amber-400);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mode-switcher-pill {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 18px;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  }
  .mode-btn {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* Filter Tag Pills */
.filter-pills-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.filter-tag {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-tag:hover,
.filter-tag.active {
  background: var(--slate-900);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--slate-900);
}

/* Cards Grid */
.directory-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.directory-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.directory-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
}

.card-top-banner {
  height: 130px;
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 18px;
}

.card-top-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25) 100%);
}

.badge-stream {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--slate-900);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.badge-quota {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--amber-500);
  color: var(--slate-950);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

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

.college-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.college-crest-mini {
  width: 50px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--indigo-600);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4px 6px;
}

.college-title-block h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.college-location {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.card-description {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.card-meta-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.meta-pill {
  background: var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--slate-800);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.meta-pill i {
  color: var(--indigo-600);
}

.card-actions-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.btn-card-apply,
.btn-card-fee {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 10px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-align: center;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  width: 100%;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-card-apply {
  background: var(--slate-900);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-900);
}

.btn-card-apply:hover {
  background: #2563eb;
  border-color: #2563eb;
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.28);
}

.btn-card-fee {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--amber-400);
  color: #92400e;
}

.btn-card-fee:hover {
  background: var(--amber-500);
  border-color: var(--amber-500);
  color: var(--slate-950);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. SERVICES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--slate-50);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  position: relative;
}

.services-header-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #eef2ff;
  color: var(--indigo-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #c7d2fe;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-link {
  color: var(--indigo-600);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-link:hover {
  color: var(--rose-500);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. ON-PAGE CONSULTATION & REGISTRATION FORM
   ========================================================================== */
.form-section-wrapper {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  position: relative;
}

.form-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.form-left-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-left-info .section-heading-primary {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.form-left-info p {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.counseling-perks-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.perk-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.perk-icon-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #eef2ff;
  border: 1px solid #c7d2fe;
  color: var(--indigo-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.perk-text h5 {
  color: var(--slate-900);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.perk-text p {
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.official-partner-callout {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--slate-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.official-partner-callout i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--emerald-500);
}

.official-partner-callout div {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.official-partner-callout div strong {
  color: var(--slate-900);
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* White Form Container Box */
.interactive-form-box {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--slate-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  position: relative;
}

.form-box-header {
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--slate-100);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.form-box-title {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.form-box-subtitle {
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

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

.form-col-full {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.field-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.field-label .required-star {
  color: var(--rose-500);
}

.input-with-icon {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #2563eb;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.form-input-control {
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0 14px 0 42px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  background-color: var(--slate-50);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  line-height: 48px;
}

.form-input-control:focus {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-color: #2563eb;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.form-select-control {
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0 38px 0 42px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  background: var(--slate-50) url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='%232563EB'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'%3E%3C/path%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat right 14px center/16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-select-control:focus {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-color: #2563eb;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.conditional-other-field {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.3s ease forwards;
}

.conditional-other-field.is-visible {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.btn-form-submit {
  grid-column: span 2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #ea580c 50%, #c2410c 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.btn-form-submit i,
.btn-form-submit span {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-form-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
}

.btn-form-submit:disabled,
.btn-form-submit.btn-submitting,
.btn-form-submit-download:disabled {
  opacity: 0.65 !important;
  cursor: not-allowed !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.form-guarantee-note {
  grid-column: span 2;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. MODALS & POPUPS
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

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

.modal-dialog-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 600px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  margin: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.modal-overlay.is-active .modal-dialog-box {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border: none;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.modal-header-block {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.modal-subtitle {
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* SUCCESS MODAL POPUP (COMPACT & BEAUTIFULLY PROPORTIONED) */
.success-modal-dialog {
  max-width: 440px !important;
  width: 92% !important;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.35rem 1.15rem !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 40px) !important;
  overflow-y: auto !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
  margin: auto !important;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.success-icon-animated {
  width: 50px !important;
  height: 50px !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 2px solid var(--emerald-500);
  color: var(--emerald-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  margin: 0 auto 0.5rem !important;
  animation: bounceIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

@keyframes bounceIn {
  0% { transform: scale(0.3); opacity: 0; }
  60% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

.success-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 850 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important;
}

.success-message {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
}

.success-summary-card {
  text-align: left;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 11px 13px;
  margin: 0.65rem 0;
}

.success-ref-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #15803d;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.success-details-text {
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 7px;
}

.success-alert-chip {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #1e40af;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border-left: 3px solid #2563eb;
  padding: 5px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 9px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.success-counselor-section {
  border-top: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.success-counselor-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.success-counselor-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.success-wa-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 7px 11px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 750;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.success-wa-pill.wa-pill-primary {
  background: #16a34a;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.25);
}

.success-wa-pill.wa-pill-secondary {
  background: #059669;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
}

.success-wa-pill.wa-pill-tertiary {
  background: #0284c7;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
}

.success-wa-pill:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.wa-pill-left {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.wa-pill-action {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Compact Entrance Prep Card in Success Modal */
.entrance-prep-card {
  background: #f0fdf4 !important;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 9px 11px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
}

.prep-header {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #065f46 !important;
}

.prep-header i {
  color: #059669 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
}

.prep-desc {
  font-size: 0.73rem !important;
  color: #047857 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.btn-entrance-portal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  padding: 8px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3) !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
  margin-top: 3px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.btn-entrance-portal:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #047857 0%, #065f46 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.4) !important;
}

.btn-close-modal-secondary {
  background: var(--slate-100) !important;
  color: var(--slate-700) !important;
  font-weight: 750 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.btn-close-modal-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--slate-200) !important;
  color: var(--slate-900) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .success-modal-dialog {
    max-width: 95% !important;
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem 0.95rem !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 20px) !important;
  }
  .success-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  }
  .success-icon-animated {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HELLOBOTZ-STYLE ADMISSION & ENTRANCE ALERT POPUP MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.admission-alert-overlay {
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 1rem !important;
}

.admission-alert-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  max-width: 440px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 30px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  margin: auto;
  transform: scale(0.9) translateY(24px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
}

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

.admission-alert-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 30;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.admission-alert-close-btn:hover {
  background: #cbd5e1;
  color: #0f172a;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Header with 3D Flip */
.admission-alert-header {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
  padding: 1.25rem 3.5rem 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px 22px 0 0;
}

.popup-flip-box {
  perspective: 800px;
}

.popup-flip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.popup-flip-inner.is-flipping {
  transform: rotateX(85deg) scale(0.92);
  opacity: 0;
}

.popup-flip-crest-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.popup-flip-crest-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.popup-flip-info-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  text-align: left;
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

.popup-flip-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.popup-flip-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 550;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.popup-flip-meta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Alert Body */
.admission-alert-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.45rem;
}

.admission-live-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.live-pill-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.live-tag-application {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
  color: #dc2626;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.22);
}

.live-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #dc2626;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.7);
  animation: pulseRedDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseRedDot {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(220, 38, 38, 0); }
}

.live-tag-entrance {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  color: #1d4ed8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
}

.admission-alert-title {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0f172a;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.admission-alert-subtext {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

/* Checklist Items */
.admission-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.checklist-item i {
  color: #2563eb;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.checklist-item strong {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 750;
}

/* Actions */
.admission-alert-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-popup-primary {
  width: 100%;
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.42);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-popup-primary:hover {
  background: #1d4ed8;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 26px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.52);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.popup-secondary-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-popup-secondary {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-popup-secondary:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.admission-alert-footer-note {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.admission-alert-footer-note .phone-link {
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 750;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
}

.admission-alert-footer-note .phone-link:hover {
  color: #2563eb;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .admission-alert-card {
    border-radius: 18px;
    max-width: 95%;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 20px);
  }
  .admission-alert-header {
    padding: 1rem 3.25rem 1rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
  }
  .admission-alert-body {
    padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .admission-alert-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURE BANNER: STUDENTENTRANCE.COM HIGHLIGHT
   ========================================================================== */
.student-entrance-highlight-banner {
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 50%, #0f172a 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) inset;
}

.student-entrance-highlight-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.student-entrance-highlight-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.seh-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.4);
  color: #93c5fd;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.seh-badge i {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.seh-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.seh-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.seh-title .seh-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa 0%, #a78bfa 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.seh-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
}

.seh-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.seh-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.seh-tag i {
  color: #34d399;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.seh-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}

.seh-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.seh-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -5px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.55);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #2563eb 100%);
}

.seh-btn-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.seh-btn-phone:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.seh-btn-phone i {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

/* Exam mini cards */
.seh-exam-mini-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

.seh-exam-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.seh-exam-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.5);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.seh-exam-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-kcet .seh-exam-icon {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  color: #60a5fa;
}
.card-comedk .seh-exam-icon {
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.25);
  color: #f87171;
}
.card-jee .seh-exam-icon {
  background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
  color: #38bdf8;
}
.card-neet .seh-exam-icon {
  background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
  color: #34d399;
}

.seh-exam-info {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.seh-exam-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.seh-exam-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.seh-exam-arrow {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.seh-exam-card:hover .seh-exam-arrow {
  color: #60a5fa;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .seh-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  .student-entrance-highlight-banner {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .seh-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .student-entrance-highlight-banner {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .seh-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .seh-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .seh-actions-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .seh-btn-primary,
  .seh-btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--slate-950);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-brand h3 span {
  color: var(--amber-400);
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.footer-col h5 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--amber-400);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Footer Click Here Action Buttons */
.footer-click-here-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  color: #0b0f3b !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 230px;
}

.footer-click-here-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  color: #0b0f3b !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
}

.footer-click-here-btn i {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-click-here-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-fee-link-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 230px;
}

.footer-fee-link-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: #f59e0b;
  color: #fbbf24 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-phones-inline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-phones-inline a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-phones-inline a:hover {
  color: var(--amber-400);
  padding-left: 0;
}

.footer-phones-inline .phone-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  user-select: none;
}

.footer-bottom-bar a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-bottom-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--amber-400);
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.social-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-circle:hover {
  background: var(--amber-500);
  color: var(--slate-950);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .form-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 74px;
  }
  .header-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .header-logo {
    height: 40px;
    max-width: 200px;
  }
  .desktop-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #f59e0b;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
  }
  .desktop-nav.mobile-nav-active {
    display: flex !important;
    animation: slideDownMobileNav 0.25s ease-out;
  }
  .desktop-nav .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .desktop-nav .nav-link:hover,
  .desktop-nav .nav-link.active {
    background: #fffbeb;
    color: #d97706;
  }
  .desktop-nav .mobile-nav-ctas {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  }
  .desktop-nav .mobile-nav-ctas .header-btn-brochure,
  .desktop-nav .mobile-nav-ctas .sf-btn-icon-secondary {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
  }
  .header-action-group .header-btn-brochure,
  .header-action-group .sf-btn-icon-secondary {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    padding: 7px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
  }
  .header-action-group .header-btn-brochure .icon,
  .header-action-group .sf-btn-icon-secondary .icon {
    width: 20px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
    font-size: 9px !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    margin-left: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 62px !important;
  }

  .header-container {
    padding: 0 10px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 12px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .header-logo {
    height: 30px !important;
    max-width: 130px !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }

  .header-action-group {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .header-action-group .header-btn-brochure,
  .header-action-group .sf-btn-icon-secondary {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
  }

  .header-action-group .header-btn-brochure .icon,
  .header-action-group .sf-btn-icon-secondary .icon {
    width: 20px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
    font-size: 9px !important;
  }

  .header-action-group .header-desktop-cta,
  .header-action-group .sf-btn-icon-primary {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    min-width: 36px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: 25px !important;
    line-height: 1.28 !important;
  }

  .hotline-btn-whatsapp {
    padding: 7px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
  }

  .hotline-btn-whatsapp i {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .free-counselling-badge {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .flipbox-cta-group {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .admission-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .btn-form-submit,
  .form-col-full {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
  }

  .directory-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }

  .modal-dialog-box {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  /* Ticker Mobile Optimization - Clean full-width marquee, no text cut off */
  .admissions-ticker-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .ticker-cta-fixed,
  .ticker-badge-fixed {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .ticker-track-container {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 8px !important;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent 100%) !important;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent 100%) !important;
  }

  .ticker-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  /* Hero Banner Mobile Spacing & Padding */
  .hero-banner-content {
    padding: 95px 14px 26px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    background-position: center 15% !important;
  }

  .hero-banner-title {
    font-size: 25px !important;
    line-height: 1.28 !important;
    padding-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .hero-flip-wrap {
    min-width: 125px !important;
    height: 1.25em !important;
    margin-left: 4px !important;
  }

  .hero-banner-info {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    line-height: 22px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 18px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-banner-action {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-btn,
  .hero-cta-btn-secondary {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 320px !important;
    padding: 11px 18px !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  /* Hero Search Card on Mobile */
  .hero-search-wrapper {
    margin-top: -24px !important;
  }

  .hero-search-tabs-container {
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
    padding-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .hero-search-tabs-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-search-tabs {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: max-content !important;
  }

  .search-tab-pill {
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    padding: 7px 13px !important;
  }

  .hero-search-card {
    padding: 18px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  .search-fields-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .search-select-control,
  .search-input-control {
    height: 48px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important; /* 16px prevents iOS Safari auto-zoom */
  }

  /* Form & Concierge Panels on Mobile */
  .modern-form-card,
  .landingBook-form-left {
    padding: 20px 16px 24px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .admission-form-grid,
  .landingBook-form-left .admission-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .form-col-full,
  .landingBook-form-left .form-col-full {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
  }

  .form-input-control,
  .form-select-control,
  .landingBook-form-left .form-input-control,
  .landingBook-form-left .form-select-control,
  input[type="text"],
  input[type="email"],
  input[type="tel"],
  input[type="number"],
  input[type="search"],
  select,
  textarea {
    height: 48px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    padding-left: 42px !important;
  }

  .landingBook-form-left .field-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    font-weight: 750 !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
  }

  .landingBook-form-left .btn-form-submit {
    height: 52px !important;
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
  }

  /* Counselor Helpline Chips on Mobile */
  .counselor-chips-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .counselor-chip-btn {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  }

  .counselor-chip-btn .chip-role {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    font-weight: 750 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .counselor-chip-btn .chip-number {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #2563eb !important;
    text-align: right !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
  }

  .trust-checklist-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .trust-checklist-item {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
  }

  textarea {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 90px !important;
  }

  .concierge-panel {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }

  .concierge-hotline-btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* Schools Page Mobile */
  .schools-counter-bar {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .schools-board-pills {
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
    padding-bottom: 6px !important;
  }

  .school-board-pill {
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .curriculum-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  /* Tables horizontal scroll container */
  .table-responsive,
  .fee-table-responsive,
  .fee-table-container,
  .comparison-table-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  .college-branch-table {
    min-width: 680px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border-collapse: separate !important;
    border-spacing: 0 !important;
  }

  .college-branch-table th:first-child,
  .college-branch-table td:first-child {
    position: sticky !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    z-index: 4 !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 3px 0 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    min-width: 165px !important;
    max-width: 200px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    word-wrap: break-word !important;
  }

  .college-branch-table th:first-child {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    z-index: 6 !important;
  }

  /* Footer Mobile Alignment */
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom-bar div {
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .footer-phones-inline {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .brochure-text-full,
  .hotline-text-full {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .brochure-text-short,
  .hotline-text-short {
    display: inline !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 58px !important;
  }

  .header-container {
    padding: 0 8px !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .header-logo {
    height: 28px !important;
    max-width: 118px !important;
  }

  .header-action-group {
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .header-action-group .header-btn-brochure,
  .header-action-group .sf-btn-icon-secondary {
    padding: 5px 9px !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .header-action-group .header-btn-brochure .icon,
  .header-action-group .sf-btn-icon-secondary .icon {
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
    font-size: 8px !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    min-width: 34px !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }

  .hero-banner-content {
    padding: 85px 12px 24px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .hero-banner-title {
    font-size: 22px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .hero-flip-wrap {
    min-width: 105px !important;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 10px !important;
  }

  .hotline-btn-whatsapp {
    padding: 6px 9px !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .modern-form-card {
    padding: 18px 12px 22px !important;
  }

  .concierge-avatars-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .header-container {
    padding: 0 6px !important;
    gap: 3px !important;
  }

  .header-logo {
    height: 25px !important;
    max-width: 105px !important;
  }

  .header-action-group .header-btn-brochure,
  .header-action-group .sf-btn-icon-secondary {
    padding: 5px 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.69rem !important;
    gap: 3px !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    width: 32px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    min-width: 32px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .hero-banner-title {
    font-size: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. SCROLLING ENQUIRY BUTTONS (ADMISSION, FEE, MANAGEMENT QUOTA, ABROAD)
   ========================================================================== */
.enquiry-buttons-scroller-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
}

.enquiry-buttons-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  padding: 4px 2px 8px;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}

.enquiry-buttons-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.enquiry-pill-btn {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  outline: none;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: #334155;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.enquiry-pill-btn .pill-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #d97706;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.enquiry-pill-btn .pill-text {
  pointer-events: none;
}

.enquiry-pill-btn:hover {
  border-color: #f59e0b;
  color: #b45309;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
}

.enquiry-pill-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  border-color: #d97706;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.enquiry-pill-btn.active .pill-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. STANDALONE ENQUIRY LANDING PAGE (DEDICATED AD CAMPAIGNS & PROMOTIONS)
   ========================================================================== */
.enquiry-page-wrapper {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 40%, #f1f5f9 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.enquiry-hero-section {
  padding: 3rem 0 4.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.enquiry-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.enquiry-authority-box {
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.enquiry-authority-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: var(--amber-700);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.enquiry-main-title {
  font-size: 2.65rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.enquiry-main-title .gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #2563eb 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.enquiry-lead-desc {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.enquiry-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.enquiry-pillar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.enquiry-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--amber-400);
}

.enquiry-pillar-card .pillar-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: var(--amber-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pillar-icon.c-blue { background: #eff6ff !important; color: #2563eb !important; }
.pillar-icon.c-emerald { background: #ecfdf5 !important; color: #059669 !important; }
.pillar-icon.c-amber { background: #fffbeb !important; color: #d97706 !important; }
.pillar-icon.c-purple { background: #f5f3ff !important; color: #7c3aed !important; }
.pillar-icon.c-sky { background: #f0f9ff !important; color: #0284c7 !important; }
.pillar-icon.c-rose { background: #fff1f2 !important; color: #e11d48 !important; }

.enquiry-pillar-card h5 {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.enquiry-pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin: 0;
}

.enquiry-hotline-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.hotline-info h6 {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #93c5fd;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.hotline-info .hotline-number {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fef08a;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.hotline-btn-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #22c55e;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hotline-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #16a34a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.enquiry-form-card-wrap,
.fee-form-card-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.enquiry-form-card-wrap .card-intake-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  right: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.card-intake-badge .live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .enquiry-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .enquiry-authority-box {
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .enquiry-main-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }

  .enquiry-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .enquiry-form-card-wrap,
  .fee-form-card-wrap {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem 0 1.15rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDYLIFTER FLOATING SEARCH & FILTER CHAMBER (BANGALORE & INDIA ADMISSIONS)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-search-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -48px;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.hero-search-box {
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-search-tabs-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: -16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-search-tabs {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 5px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(18, 29, 53, 0.08);
  gap: 4px;
}

.search-tab-pill {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  text-decoration: none;
  outline: none;
}

.search-tab-pill:hover {
  color: #0f172a;
}

.search-tab-pill.active {
  background: #ede9fe;
  color: #3730a3;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.search-tab-pill.highlight-pill {
  color: #047857;
}

.search-tab-pill.highlight-pill .live-dot-mini {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}

.hero-search-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(18, 29, 53, 0.08);
  padding: 28px 36px 24px;
}

.search-fields-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.25fr 1.25fr auto;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.search-field-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.search-action-item {
  margin-top: 27px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-conditional-field {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 8px !important;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.25s ease forwards;
}

.hero-other-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-other-input-wrap .hero-other-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  color: #4f46e5;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-other-input-wrap .search-input-control {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1.5px solid #c7d2fe;
  background: #f8faff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 10px 16px 10px 40px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.06);
}

.hero-other-input-wrap .search-input-control:focus {
  border-color: #4f46e5;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.18), 0 4px 12px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
}

.hero-other-input-wrap .search-input-control::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 12.5px;
}

.search-label {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #121d35;
  margin: 0;
}

.search-label .required-star {
  color: #ef4444;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.search-select-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.search-select-control {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: #ffffff url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='%2364748B'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'%3E%3C/path%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat right 18px center/16px;
  padding: 13px 44px 13px 20px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.search-select-control:focus {
  border-color: #6366f1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}

.hero-search-btn {
  background: #0b0f3b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 13px 38px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 15, 59, 0.25);
  white-space: nowrap;
  height: 48px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-search-btn:hover {
  background: #f5dc3c;
  color: #0b0f3b;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(245, 220, 60, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MANAGEMENT QUOTA & FREE COUNSELLING REFINED AUTHORITY STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.free-counselling-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
  color: #15803d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.management-quota-highlight-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.quota-highlight-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.quota-pulse-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
}

.quota-pulse-badge .pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f59e0b;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}

.quota-legal-tag {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #059669;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
}

.quota-highlight-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-search-wrapper {
    margin-top: -30px;
  }
  .search-fields-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .search-action-item {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }
  .hero-search-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-search-tabs {
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .hero-search-card {
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDYLIFTER CLONED OUR SERVICES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section-studylifter {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 0;
  background-color: #faf5f0;
  border-top: 1px solid #ebdcd0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ebdcd0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 2.05fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.service-left-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.service-left-box .section-eyebrow {
  color: #ea580c;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.service-left-box .section-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-left-box .section-info {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-left-img-wrap {
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  line-height: 0;
}

.service-left-img-wrap img.service-cutout-img {
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 540px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  vertical-align: bottom;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08));
}

.services-grid-studylifter {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.service-item-one {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.service-item-one:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #ea580c;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

/* Studylifter circular vibrant icons with white symbols matching Screenshot 2 */
.service-item-one .icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-item-one:hover .icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Individual vibrant solid circle colors matching Screenshot 2 */
.service-card-counselling .icon {
  background-color: #f97316; /* Vibrant Orange */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
}

.service-card-documents .icon {
  background-color: #2563eb; /* Royal Blue */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.service-card-application .icon {
  background-color: #ea580c; /* Coral Red like row 3 in Screenshot 2 */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.3);
}

.service-card-preparations .icon {
  background-color: #eab308; /* Bright Yellow/Gold like row 2 in Screenshot 2 */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.3);
}

.service-card-scholarship .icon {
  background-color: #d97706; /* Rich Amber */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
}

.service-card-departure .icon {
  background-color: #1e1b4b; /* Deep Navy like row 3 in Screenshot 2 */
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(30, 27, 75, 0.3);
}

.service-item-one .title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.service-item-one:hover .title {
  color: #ea580c;
}

.service-item-one .info {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.service-item-one .link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.service-item-one:hover .link {
  color: #ea580c;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDYLIFTER CLONED HOW WE WORK SECTION (JOURNEY FLOW + POSTER)
   ========================================================================== */
.howWork-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 5rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}

.howWork-stepWrap {
  margin: 3.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.howWork-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.howWork-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.howWork-item .noWrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.howWork-item .no {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.howWork-item:hover .no {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #f59e0b;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.howWork-item .title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.howWork-item .info {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

.howWork-videoWrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.howWork-videoWrap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16);
}

.howWork-videoWrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.howWork-videoWrap .poster-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDYLIFTER CLONED BOOKING & INTERACTION FORM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.ld-booking-section {
  padding: 2.75rem 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: right center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Directional Gradient: Dark on the left for crisp form readability, clear on the right so students & imagery are 100% visible */
.ld-booking-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.9) 0%, rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.75) 45%, rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.22) 75%, rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.04) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ld-booking-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 480px) 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.landingBook-form-left {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.booking-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.booking-form-header .free-counselling-badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
}

.landingBook-form-left .section-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.landingBook-form-left .section-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.landingBook-form-left .enquiry-buttons-scroller-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
}

.landingBook-form-left .admission-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.landingBook-form-left .form-field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.landingBook-form-left .field-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.landingBook-form-left .field-label .required-star {
  color: #ef4444;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.landingBook-form-left .form-input-control {
  padding: 8px 12px 8px 38px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  color: #0f172a;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.landingBook-form-left .form-select-control {
  padding: 8px 32px 8px 38px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  color: #0f172a;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.landingBook-form-left .form-input-control:focus,
.landingBook-form-left .form-select-control:focus {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #2563eb;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  outline: none;
}

.landingBook-form-left .input-icon {
  left: 13px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.landingBook-form-left .btn-form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  height: 50px;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #ea580c 50%, #c2410c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
}

.landingBook-form-left .btn-form-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45);
}

.landingBook-form-left .form-guarantee-note {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Counselor Helpline Footer */
.form-card-footer {
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1.5px dashed #cbd5e1;
}

.form-card-footer .footer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-card-footer .helpline-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #1e40af;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-card-footer .availability-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #15803d;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}

.form-card-footer .availability-tag .pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #16a34a;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}

.counselor-chips-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.counselor-chip-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 8px 6px;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.counselor-chip-btn:hover {
  border-color: #3b82f6;
  background: #eff6ff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.counselor-chip-btn .chip-role {
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.counselor-chip-btn .chip-number {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  margin-top: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.trust-checklist-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 600;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-checklist-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.trust-checklist-item i {
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.landingBook-right-highlight {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: flex-end;
  min-height: 360px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.booking-floating-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.floating-badge-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.floating-badge-info .badge-head {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.floating-badge-info .badge-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDYLIFTER CLONED FAQ ACCORDION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section-studylifter {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 5rem;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.zAccordion-two {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  row-gap: 14px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
}

.zAccordion-two .accordion-item {
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.zAccordion-two .accordion-item.open {
  border-color: #f59e0b;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
}

.zAccordion-two .accordion-header {
  margin: 0;
}

.zAccordion-two .accordion-button {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  gap: 16px;
}

.zAccordion-two .accordion-item.open .accordion-button {
  color: #b45309;
}

.zAccordion-two .accordion-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.zAccordion-two .accordion-item.open .accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.zAccordion-two .accordion-body {
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  display: none;
}

.zAccordion-two .accordion-item.open .accordion-body {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER GOOGLE MAP CONTAINER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-map-container {
  margin-top: 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ld-booking-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .landingBook-form-left {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .landingBook-form-left .admission-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .landingBook-form-left .form-col-full {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
  }
  .landingBook-right-highlight {
    display: none;
  }
  .ld-booking-section::before {
    background: rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.85);
  }
  .services-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .service-left-img-wrap {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .service-left-img-wrap img.service-cutout-img {
    max-height: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .services-grid-studylifter {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .howWork-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .howWork-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .service-left-img-wrap img.service-cutout-img {
    max-height: 340px;
  }
}