/* ======================================================
   Online University Hike - Premium Design System v3.0
   Established 2019 | onlineuniversityhike.in
   ====================================================== */

/* ----- GOOGLE FONTS ----- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

/* ----- CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES ----- */
:root {
  --primary:        #0B1D4F;
  --primary-dark:   #060F2E;
  --primary-light:  #1A3A8F;
  --accent:         #F4A223;
  --accent-dark:    #C47E00;
  --accent-light:   #FBD06C;
  --white:          #FFFFFF;
  --text-primary:   #0F172A;
  --text-secondary: #475569;
  --text-muted:     #94A3B8;
  --surface:        #FFFFFF;
  --surface-2:      #F8FAFC;
  --surface-3:      #F1F5F9;
  --border:         #E2E8F0;
  --border-dark:    #CBD5E1;
  --green:          #059669;
  --green-light:    #D1FAE5;
  --red:            #DC2626;
  --blue-light:     #EFF6FF;
  --shadow-sm:      0 1px 3px rgba(11,29,79,0.08);
  --shadow-md:      0 4px 16px rgba(11,29,79,0.12);
  --shadow-lg:      0 12px 40px rgba(11,29,79,0.16);
  --shadow-xl:      0 24px 64px rgba(11,29,79,0.2);
  --radius:         10px;
  --radius-lg:      16px;
  --radius-xl:      24px;
  --nav-height:     76px;
  --transition:     0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

/* ----- RESET & BASE ----- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--surface);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* ----- UTILITY ----- */
.container { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.section-padding { padding: 96px 0; }
.section-padding-sm { padding: 64px 0; }

/* ----- TOP BAR ----- */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(244,162,35,0.2);
}
.top-bar strong { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }

/* ----- NAVIGATION ----- */
header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(6, 15, 46, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(244,162,35,0.15);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.nav-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

/* LOGO */
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo img.logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

/* Navigation Links */
nav { flex: 1; }
nav ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
nav ul li {
  position: relative;
}
nav ul li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
nav ul li a:hover { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

/* Dropdown */
.has-dropdown { position: relative; }
.dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 12px);
  left: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 10px;
  min-width: 280px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(11,29,79,0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  z-index: 200;
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
.dropdown-menu li a {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: none;
}
.dropdown-menu li a:hover { background: var(--surface-2); color: var(--primary); }

/* Nav Actions */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Mobile */
.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  z-index: 1100;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 28px;
  gap: 4px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav a { 
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); 
  font-size: 1.05rem; 
  font-weight: 500; 
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: #fff; }
.mobile-nav-close {
  align-self: flex-end;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 4px 10px;
}

/* ----- BUTTONS ----- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.btn-lg { padding: 15px 30px; font-size: 0.95rem; border-radius: 12px; }
.btn-sm { padding: 8px 18px; font-size: 0.82rem; border-radius: 8px; }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #E8920A 100%);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(244,162,35,0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-light) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(244,162,35,0.45);
}
.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11,29,79,0.25);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--primary-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.btn-outline-dark { border: 2px solid var(--border-dark); color: var(--text-primary); background: #fff; }
.btn-outline-dark:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.btn-ghost {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

/* ----- HERO SECTION ----- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
}
.hero-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('assets/images/chandigarh_campus.jpg?v=3.8');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(6,15,46,0.75) 0%,
    rgba(11,29,79,0.55) 50%,
    rgba(6,15,46,0.78) 100%
  );
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(244,162,35,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244,162,35,0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}
.hero-title em {
  font-style: normal;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #F8D06B 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height: 1.78;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.hero-trust { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-trust-text { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; font-weight: 600; }
.trust-badge {
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Hero Form Card */
.hero-form-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.hero-form-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}
.hero-form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ----- STATS BAR ----- */
.stats-section { background: var(--primary-dark); border-top: 1px solid rgba(244,162,35,0.15); }
.stats-bar {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 12px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #F8D06B 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ----- UNIVERSITY TICKER ----- */
.universities-section { 
  background: var(--surface-2); 
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.universities-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.uni-track-wrapper { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.uni-track-wrapper::before, .uni-track-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 80px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.uni-track-wrapper::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--surface-2), transparent); }
.uni-track-wrapper::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--surface-2), transparent); }
.uni-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  animation: scrollTrack 32s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
@keyframes scrollTrack {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.uni-logo-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11,29,79,0.06);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.uni-logo-pill:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-dark); background: #FFFBF2; }
.uni-pill-logo {
  height: 24px;
  width: auto;
  margin-right: 8px;
  object-fit: contain;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ----- SECTION HEADERS ----- */
.section-header { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 60px; }
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(11,29,79,0.08);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-eyebrow.blue { background: var(--blue-light); color: var(--primary-light); }
.section-eyebrow.green { background: var(--green-light); color: var(--green); }
.section-eyebrow.gold { background: rgba(244,162,35,0.12); color: var(--accent-dark); }
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ----- COURSE TABS ----- */
.course-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding: 6px;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border-radius: 14px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.course-tab-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}
.course-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11,29,79,0.25);
}
.course-tab-panel { display: none; }
.course-tab-panel.active { display: block; }

/* ----- COURSE CARDS ----- */
.course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.course-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.course-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.course-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.course-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.course-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.course-badge.ug { background: #EFF6FF; color: #1E40AF; }
.course-badge.pg { background: #FFF7ED; color: #C2410C; }
.course-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}
.course-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.855rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.course-card-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.course-meta-item { text-align: center; }
.course-meta-label { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; font-weight: 600; display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.course-meta-value { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); }
.course-fee { color: var(--green); }
.course-spec-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.spec-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: var(--blue-light);
  color: var(--primary-light);
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
}
.course-card-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: auto; }

/* CHIP */
.chip { display: inline-block; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; }
.chip-green { background: var(--green-light); color: var(--green); }

/* ----- B2B SECTION ----- */
.b2b-section {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.b2b-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('assets/images/b2b-network.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.08;
}
.b2b-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,15,46,0.98) 0%, rgba(11,29,79,0.92) 60%, rgba(6,15,46,0.98) 100%);
}
.b2b-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.b2b-content-side .section-title {
  color: #fff;
  text-align: left;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.b2b-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; margin: 32px 0; }
.b2b-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.b2b-step-num {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(244,162,35,0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(244,162,35,0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}
.b2b-step-content h4 { 
  font-size: 0.95rem; 
  font-weight: 700; 
  color: #fff; 
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}
.b2b-step-content p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.6; }

/* Commission Card */
.commission-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244,162,35,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.commission-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.commission-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; }
.commission-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  background: rgba(244,162,35,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244,162,35,0.3);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.commission-tiers { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.commission-tier {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
}
.tier-info { flex: 1; }
.tier-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-weight: 500; display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.tier-name { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.tier-rate { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--accent); font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; }
.commission-cta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }

/* ----- FEATURES SECTION ----- */
.features-section { background: var(--surface-2); }
.feature-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.feature-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.feature-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11,29,79,0.2);
}
.feature-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; }
.feature-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ----- PROCESS STEPS ----- */
.process-section { background: var(--surface); }
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: 12.5%;
  right: 12.5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.process-step-num {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border: 4px solid var(--surface);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11,29,79,0.3);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}
.process-step h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; }
.process-step p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ----- WHY CHOOSE US ----- */
.why-section { 
  background: var(--primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('assets/images/uttaranchal_campus.jpg?v=3.8');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.05;
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.why-grid .section-title { color: #fff; text-align: left; }
.why-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; margin-top: 28px; }
.why-point { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.why-point-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: rgba(244,162,35,0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(244,162,35,0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.why-point h4 { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.why-point p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.65; }
.why-visual {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  color: #fff;
}
.why-visual h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 24px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; }
.why-numbers { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.why-number-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.why-number {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.why-number-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

/* ----- TESTIMONIALS ----- */
.testimonials-section { 
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, #112266 100%); 
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('assets/images/students.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.06;
}
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(244,162,35,0.3); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.testimonial-stars { color: var(--accent); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.testimonial-text { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 24px; font-style: italic; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--accent-dark));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-name { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.testimonial-role { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ----- LEAD SECTION ----- */
.lead-section { 
  background: var(--surface-2);
  position: relative;
}
.lead-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 540px;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.lead-info-side { padding-top: 12px; }
.lead-info-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.lead-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.lead-info-item-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lead-contact-direct {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  color: #fff;
}
.lead-contact-direct p { font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.lead-contact-direct a { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent); word-break: break-all; }

/* ----- FORMS ----- */
.form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.form-card-title { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.form-card-subtitle { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group label { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-primary); }
.form-group label span { color: #DC2626; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.form-control {
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--surface);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  appearance: none;
  width: 100%;
}
.form-control:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(11,29,79,0.08); }
.form-control::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
select.form-control { cursor: pointer; }
.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11,29,79,0.25);
}
.form-submit-btn:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(11,29,79,0.3); }
.form-note { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-align: center; margin-top: 12px; line-height: 1.5; }
.form-success { display: none; background: #ECFDF5; border: 1px solid #6EE7B7; color: #065F46; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-error { display: none; background: #FEF2F2; border: 1px solid #FCA5A5; color: #991B1B; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* ----- FAQ ----- */
.faq-section { background: var(--surface); }
.faq-list { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.faq-item { border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color var(--transition); }
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--primary); }
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--surface);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--surface-2); }
.faq-item.open .faq-question { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.faq-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--text-muted); flex-shrink: 0; transition: all 0.2s; }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { color: #fff; content: '−'; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { display: block; }

/* ----- CTA SECTION ----- */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-dark) 0%, var(--accent) 50%, #F8C84A 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 200%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.cta-content { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.cta-desc { font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(11,29,79,0.75); margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 560px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; line-height: 1.7; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-cta-white {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11,29,79,0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-cta-white:hover { background: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-cta-outline {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  border: 2px solid rgba(11,29,79,0.25);
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-cta-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

/* ----- FOOTER ----- */
footer { background: var(--primary-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.footer-top { padding: 72px 0 48px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 48px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.75; margin: 16px 0; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-contact a { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-address { margin-top: 20px; }
.footer-address strong { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.footer-address p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-legal a { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ----- REVEAL ANIMATIONS ----- */
/* Only hide elements if JavaScript is active and loaded */
.js-active .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease; }
.js-active .reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.js-active .reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.js-active .reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.js-active .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Non-JS Fallback style */
.reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* ----- TOAST ----- */
.toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 90px;
  right: 28px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 5000;
  max-width: 340px;
}
.toast.show { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ----- FEE TABLE ----- */
.fee-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 16px; }
.fee-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.fee-table thead tr { background: var(--primary); }
.fee-table thead th { padding: 16px 20px; text-align: left; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.fee-table tbody tr { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); transition: background 0.15s; }
.fee-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--blue-light); }
.fee-table tbody td { padding: 14px 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ----- RESPONSIVE ----- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-form-card { display: none; }
  .b2b-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .commission-card { display: none; }
  .lead-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-visual { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .stats-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .course-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .feature-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .tech-cards-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 20px !important; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  nav, .nav-actions { display: none; }
  .mobile-menu-btn { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-inner { padding: 80px 0 60px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .stats-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .section-padding { padding: 64px 0; }
  .course-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .course-tabs { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .feature-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tech-cards-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 1.85rem; }
  .stats-bar { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* ======================================================
   4. DASHBOARD CORE WORKSPACE STYLES
   ====================================================== */
.dashboard-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--surface-2);
}

.sidebar {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: 100;
}

.sidebar .logo {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.sidebar .logo span {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.sidebar-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.sidebar-menu li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.sidebar-menu li a:hover,
.sidebar-menu li a.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.sidebar-user {
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.sidebar-user-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #fff;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.sidebar-user-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.dashboard-main {
  padding: 44px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.dashboard-header {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.dashboard-header h1 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.dashboard-header p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Metric Cards */
.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.metric-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.metric-val {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Dashboard Cards */
.dashboard-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.dashboard-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Grid helper */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }

/* Status Badges */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.badge-new,
.badge-pending {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: #D97706;
}

.badge-contacted,
.badge-documents_submitted {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  color: #2563EB;
}

.badge-approved,
.badge-admitted,
.badge-fee_paid {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  color: #059669;
}

.badge-rejected {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  color: #DC2626;
}

/* Table Responsive wrapper */
.table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.table-responsive table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: #fff;
}

.table-responsive th {
  background: var(--surface-2);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  text-align: left;
}

.table-responsive td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

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

.table-responsive tr:hover td {
  background: var(--surface-2);
}

/* Modals */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6, 15, 46, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--transition);
}

.modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-content {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  width: 92%;
  max-width: 520px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--transition);
}

.modal-backdrop.active .modal-content {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

.modal-close {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Dashboard Forms */
.dashboard-form {
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Alert Boxes */
.alert {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.alert-success {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  color: #065F46;
}

.alert-error {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border: 1px solid #FCA5A5;
  color: #991B1B;
}

/* Mobile Dashboard Layout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dashboard-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sidebar {
    display: none;
  }
  .dashboard-main {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }
}

/* Guidelines Grid Mobile View */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .guidelines-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 30px !important;
  }
}

/* Mindmap Interactive Styles */
.mindmap-node:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(244,162,35,0.2) !important;
  border-color: #F4A223 !important;
}
.mindmap-node.center-hub:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(2deg) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mindmap-svg { display: none !important; }
  .mindmap-wrapper {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    padding: 20px 0 !important;
  }
  .mindmap-node {
    position: static !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 450px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }
  .mindmap-node.center-hub {
    order: -1 !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
    height: auto !important;
    padding: 30px 20px !important;
  }
}

/* Subtle University Backgrounds on Sections */
#fee-structure {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
#fee-structure::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('assets/images/ignou_campus.jpg?v=3.8');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.04;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

#process {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
#process::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('assets/images/nmims_campus.jpg?v=3.8');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.03;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

#placements {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
#placements::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('assets/images/jain_campus.jpg?v=3.8');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.03;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Company placement logo grid cards */
.company-logo-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 60px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.company-logo-card img {
  max-height: 36px;
  max-width: 85%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(0.75);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.company-logo-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(244,162,35,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(244,162,35,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
}
.company-logo-card:hover img {
  filter: none;
  opacity: 1;
}