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

:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --primary: #0f172a;
    --primary-light: #1e293b;
    --primary-g1: #1e3a8a;
    --primary-g2: #3b82f6;
    --accent: #f59e0b;
    --accent-dark: #d97706;
    --accent-light: #fef3c7;
    --text-dark: #0f172a;
    --text-muted: #475569;
    --text-light: #f8fafc;
    --bg-light: #f8fafc;
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    --card-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    --border-color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    
    /* System Colors */
    --success: #10b981;
    --info: #06b6d4;
    --danger: #ef4444;

    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

    /* Gradients */
    --grad-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
    --grad-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
    --grad-glass: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 100%);
    --grad-card-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.03) 100%);

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 1px 2px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
    --shadow-glow-blue: 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);

    /* Radius & Transitions */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --radius-round: 9999px;
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-bounce: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

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

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

input, select, textarea {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    outline: none;
}

/* GLOBAL UTILITIES & CONTAINER */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

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

.flex-center {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.bg-dark-section {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.bg-dark-section h2, .bg-dark-section h3 {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.bg-dark-section p {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

/* GRADIENT TEXT */
.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-g2) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.gradient-text-alt {
    background: var(--grad-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* BUTTON SYSTEM */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--grad-accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--primary-g1);
    color: var(--text-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: var(--primary-g2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-blue);
}

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

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--text-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* HEADER & NAVIGATION */
header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

header.scrolled .logo h1 {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

header.scrolled .logo span {
    color: var(--accent);
}

header.scrolled nav a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

header.scrolled nav a:hover, header.scrolled nav a.active {
    color: var(--accent);
}

header.scrolled .menu-btn span {
    background: var(--text-light);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 80px;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.logo img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.logo:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
}

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

.logo h1 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo h1 span {
    color: var(--primary-g1);
}

.logo p {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.25rem;
}

nav a {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

nav a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

nav a.active {
    color: var(--primary-g1);
}

/* MOBILE NAV HAMBURGER */
.menu-btn {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 30px;
    height: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.menu-btn span {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.menu-btn.open span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-btn.open span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-btn.open span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* FLOATING MOBILE DRAWER */
.mobile-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
    gap: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    z-index: 999;
}

.mobile-nav.open {
    right: 0;
}

.mobile-nav a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.mobile-nav a:hover, .mobile-nav a.active {
    color: var(--accent);
    padding-left: 10px;
}

/* FOOTER SECTION */
footer {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.8fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand .logo h1 {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.footer-brand .logo p {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.footer-brand .desc {
    margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-links h3, .footer-contact h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-links h3::after, .footer-contact h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
}

.footer-links ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-links ul li a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-links ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-contact p {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-contact p strong {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.footer-contact p svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 4px;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

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

/* GLASS CARD STYLING */
.glass-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    background: var(--grad-card-hover);
}

/* SECTION HEADER */
.section-header {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.section-header .tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 1rem;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-round);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* HERO SECTION (index.html) */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: var(--grad-hero);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding-top: 120px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

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

.hero-grid.hero-centered {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-centered .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-centered .hero-highlights {
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-round);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4); }
    70% { transform: scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0); }
}

.hero h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero h2 span {
    display: block;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

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

.hero-highlights {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-hl-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-hl-item span.num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.hero-hl-item span.lbl {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

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

.hero-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 60%);
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-img-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-img-card img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

@keyframes float {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

/* STATS BAR */
.stats-bar {
    margin-top: -60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

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

.stat-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
}

.stat-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.stat-icon svg {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
}

.stat-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.stat-info p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* CORE FEATURES / SPECIAL ADMISSION TICKER */
.featured-fields {
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

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

.features-card .icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-g1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.features-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.features-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.features-card ul li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.features-card ul li svg {
    color: var(--success);
}

.features-card .btn-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-g1);
}

.features-card .btn-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

/* BADGE & STICKER */
.direct-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-g1) 0%, #1e40af 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 3rem;
    margin-top: 5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.direct-badge-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.direct-badge-grid h2 {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.direct-badge-grid h2 span {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.direct-badge-grid p {
    color: #93c5fd;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.direct-badge-grid .right {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.direct-badge::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* SCHOLARSHIP & LOAN OPTIONS SECTION */
.financials-section {
    background: var(--bg-white);
}

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

.financials-left h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.financials-left p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.financials-card-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.f-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.f-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    background: var(--accent-light);
}

.f-item .num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.f-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

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

.credit-card-preview {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    aspect-ratio: 1.586;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.credit-card-preview .chip {
    width: 45px;
    height: 35px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #fef3c7 100%);
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.credit-card-preview h3 {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.credit-card-preview .card-num {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.credit-card-preview .meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.credit-card-preview .meta span.val {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.credit-card-preview::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* ABOUT PAGE (about.html) */
.about-hero {
    min-height: 50vh;
    background: var(--grad-hero);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding-top: 150px;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.about-hero h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-hero .breadcrumbs {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.about-hero .breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--accent);
}

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

.about-text h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-text p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 5rem;
}

.value-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.value-card .icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.value-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.value-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* BRANCH OFFICES LISTING */
.branches-section {
    background: var(--bg-white);
}

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

.branch-card {
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}

.branch-card .tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-g1);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-round);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.branch-card.head-office {
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.branch-card.head-office .tag {
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.branch-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.branch-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.branch-card ul li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.branch-card ul li strong {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.branch-card ul li svg {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* COURSES PAGE (courses.html) */
.courses-filter-bar {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.search-box {
    position: relative;
    flex-grow: 1;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.search-box input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 2.75rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-box input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-g2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-blue);
}

.search-box svg {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.filter-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-tag {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-round);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.filter-tag:hover, .filter-tag.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

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

.course-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-card .badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-round);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.course-card .badge.nursing { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1); color: #10b981; }
.course-card .badge.pharmacy { background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1); color: #06b6d4; }
.course-card .badge.medical { background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1); color: #ef4444; }
.course-card .badge.engineering { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1); color: #3b82f6; }
.course-card .badge.management { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1); color: #f59e0b; }

.course-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.course-card .tagline {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.course-card .details-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.course-card .details-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
}

.course-card .details-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.course-card .details-list li svg {
    color: var(--primary-g2);
}

.course-card .bottom-action {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.course-card .bottom-action span.eligibility {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* COURSE ELIGIBILITY INFO BLOCK */
.eligibility-block {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7 0%, #fffbeb 100%);
    border: 2px dashed var(--accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 3rem;
    margin-top: 5rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.eligibility-block h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.eligibility-block h2 span {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.eligibility-block .right {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* STATE GRID */
.states-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.state-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.state-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.state-card .map-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-g1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.state-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* ADMISSION COUNSELOR HUB (guidance.html) */

/* Interactive Quiz / Compass */
.compass-quiz-box {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.quiz-steps {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.quiz-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--border-color);
    z-index: 1;
}

.step-indicator {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.step-indicator.active {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.step-indicator.completed {
    border-color: var(--success);
    background: var(--success);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.quiz-card {
    min-height: 350px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.quiz-slide {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease;
}

.quiz-slide.active {
    display: block;
}

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

.quiz-slide h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.quiz-slide p.subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.options-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.option-box {
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    background: var(--bg-white);
}

.option-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-g2);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.option-box.selected {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--accent-light);
}

.option-box .icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.option-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.quiz-navigation {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* Timeline Roadmap styling */
.roadmap-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.roadmap-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-g2) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 50%;
    padding: 2rem 3rem;
}

.timeline-item.left {
    left: 0;
    text-align: right;
}

.timeline-item.right {
    left: 50%;
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2.5rem;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 4px solid var(--primary-g1);
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.timeline-item.left .timeline-dot {
    right: -12px;
}

.timeline-item.right .timeline-dot {
    left: -12px;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.timeline-content {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-item.left .timeline-content h3 {
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.timeline-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.1rem 0.75rem;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Meet the counselor card details */
.counselor-featured-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-top: 5rem;
}

.counselor-featured-card.counselor-centered-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 5rem auto 0;
}

.counselor-image {
    background: var(--grad-hero);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 3rem;
}

.counselor-image img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.counselor-details {
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
}

.counselor-details .tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 1rem;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-round);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.counselor-details h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.counselor-details p.role {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary-g1);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.counselor-details p.bio {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.counselor-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.counselor-centered-card .counselor-stats {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.c-stat-box {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.c-stat-box span.num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.c-stat-box span.lbl {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* CONTACT PAGE (contact.html) & FAQs */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.contact-info-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

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

.contact-info-item .icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-info-item p a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-g1);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* INQUIRY FORM GLASS */
.contact-form-glass {
    padding: 3rem;
}

.contact-form-glass h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--bg-white);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-g2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-blue);
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: none;
}

/* FAQ ACCORDION styling */
.faq-accordion {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 4rem auto 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--bg-white);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.faq-question .icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out, padding 0.3s ease-out;
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--primary-g2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question {
    color: var(--primary-g1);
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.02);
}

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

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    max-height: 300px;
}

/* SUCCESS MODAL POPUP */
.success-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2000;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.success-modal.show {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
}

.success-modal-content {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 3rem;
    max-width: 450px;
    width: 90%;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.success-modal.show .success-modal-content {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.success-modal-content .icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: var(--success);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.success-modal-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.success-modal-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* FLOATING WHATSAPP CHAT */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2.5rem;
    right: 2.5rem;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: var(--text-light);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 998;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

.whatsapp-float svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero h2 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .stats-bar {
        margin-top: 0;
        padding-top: 3rem;
    }
    
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .branches-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .counselor-featured-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .counselor-image {
        padding: 2rem;
        aspect-ratio: 1.5;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-padding {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }
    
    .nav-container {
        height: 70px;
    }
    
    nav {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .menu-btn {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-highlights {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .direct-badge-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .direct-badge-grid .right {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .financials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .courses-filter-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    
    .search-box {
        max-width: none;
    }
    
    .eligibility-block {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .eligibility-block .right {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .states-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .roadmap-timeline::before {
        left: 2rem;
    }
    
    .timeline-item {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 4rem;
        text-align: left !important;
    }
    
    .timeline-item.right {
        left: 0;
    }
    
    .timeline-item.left .timeline-dot, .timeline-item.right .timeline-dot {
        left: calc(2rem - 12px);
        right: auto;
    }
    
    .timeline-item.left .timeline-content h3 {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    
    .options-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .whatsapp-float {
        bottom: 1.5rem;
        right: 1.5rem;
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
    
    .whatsapp-float svg {
        width: 26px;
        height: 26px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .branches-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .states-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .form-group-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    
    .success-modal-content {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
}