/* ==========================================================================
   Career Care India - Higher Education & University Admissions Platform
   Complete, Unified Stylesheet for Frontend, Directory, Profiles & Admin
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Palette - Deep Royal Sapphire & Midnight Navy */
  --primary: #1E40AF;
  --primary-hover: #1D4ED8;
  --primary-vibrant: #2563EB;
  --primary-light: #EFF6FF;
  --primary-glow: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16);
  
  --secondary: #0F172A;
  --navy: #1E293B;
  --navy-light: #334155;
  --dark-bg: #070F1E;
  
  --accent-gold: #D97706;
  --accent-amber: #F59E0B;
  --accent-emerald: #059669;
  --accent-green: #10B981;
  --accent-purple: #7C3AED;
  --accent-red: #DC2626;
  
  --bg-main: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-alt: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-surface: #F1F5F9;
  --border: #E2E8F0;
  --border-light: #F1F5F9;
  --border-focus: #3B82F6;
  
  --text-main: #0F172A;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-light: #94A3B8;
  
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 14px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  --shadow-hover: 0 20px 35px -8px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.16), 0 8px 12px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  
  --font: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --max-w: 1240px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Spacing Helpers */
.mt-1 { margin-top: 4px; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 14px; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 22px; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted) !important; }
.text-primary { color: var(--primary-vibrant) !important; }
.text-danger { color: var(--accent-red) !important; }
.text-success { color: var(--accent-green) !important; }
.text-white { color: #FFFFFF !important; }
.text-blue { color: #60A5FA !important; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation (Topbar Removed, Enhanced Navbar)
   ========================================================================== */
.topbar {
  display: none !important;
}

.main-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.header-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 76px;
}
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.brand-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 210px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.02);
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-link {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover {
  color: #1E40AF;
  background: #EFF6FF;
}
.nav-link.active {
  color: #1E40AF;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.nav-badge {
  background: #DBEAFE;
  color: #1E40AF;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.header-contact-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 7px 15px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.header-contact-pill i {
  color: #2563EB;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.header-contact-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.hc-label {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.hc-number {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
}
.header-contact-pill:hover {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}
.search-trigger-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.search-trigger-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-vibrant);
  color: var(--primary-vibrant);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}
.nav-cta-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #2563EB 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.32);
  border: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
}
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons & Badges
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  outline: none;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #2563EB 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D4ED8 0%, #1E40AF 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #1E293B;
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-color: #2563EB;
  color: #2563EB;
}
.btn-outline-primary {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary-vibrant);
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
}
.btn-outline-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light);
  border-color: var(--primary-vibrant);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.btn-warning {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D97706 0%, #F59E0B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
}
.btn-warning:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B45309 0%, #D97706 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
}
.btn-sm { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 13px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.btn-xs { padding: 5px 12px; font-size: 12px; border-radius: var(--radius-xs); }
.btn-lg { padding: 14px 28px; font-size: 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.badge-primary { background: #DBEAFE; color: #1E40AF; border: 1px solid #BFDBFE; }
.badge-type { background: #EFF6FF; color: #1D4ED8; border: 1px solid #DBEAFE; }
.badge-state { background: #F8FAFC; color: #475569; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; }
.badge-stream { background: #F5F3FF; color: #7C3AED; border: 1px solid #DDD6FE; }
.badge-level { background: #ECFDF5; color: #047857; border: 1px solid #A7F3D0; }
.badge-light-type { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); color: #FFFFFF; }
.badge-light-state { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); color: #FFFFFF; }
.badge-light-mode { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3); color: #93C5FD; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 12% 16%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 88% 75%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  padding: 64px 0 52px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1E40AF;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: 46px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.hero-title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #2563EB 55%, #3B82F6 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Hero Search Card */
.hero-search-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.hero-search-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 28px 56px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
}
.hero-search-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.15fr 1fr auto;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.search-field label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.search-field label i {
  color: #2563EB;
}
.form-select, .form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #0F172A;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.form-select:focus, .form-control:focus {
  border-color: #2563EB;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}
.search-submit-btn {
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 26px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #2563EB 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.search-submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
}
.popular-keywords {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.kw-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
}
.popular-keywords a {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #334155;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.popular-keywords a:hover {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1D4ED8;
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Stats Ribbon */
.hero-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.stat-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.stat-pill::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E40AF, #3B82F6);
}
.stat-pill:nth-child(2)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7C3AED, #A78BFA);
}
.stat-pill:nth-child(3)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #059669, #34D399);
}
.stat-pill:nth-child(4)::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D97706, #FBBF24);
}
.stat-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.stat-num {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.stat-txt {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Common Section Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 76px 0;
}
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1E40AF;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.section-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}
.section-header-flex .section-subtitle {
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Streams Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.streams-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.stream-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}
.stream-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -8px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.12);
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
}
.stream-icon-box {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--c);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.stream-card:hover .stream-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.stream-name {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stream-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.stream-link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2563EB;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.stream-link i {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.stream-card:hover .stream-link i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Universities Grid & Card (Fixed Ratio & High Visual Depth)
   ========================================================================== */
.unis-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.unis-grid-directory {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}
.uni-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}
.uni-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 42px -10px rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.16);
  border-color: #93C5FD;
}
.uni-card-header {
  padding: 22px 22px 14px 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
}
.uni-card-top-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.uni-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 7px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.uni-crest-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
  color: #1E40AF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.uni-card:hover .uni-crest-icon {
  background: #1E40AF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #1E40AF;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
}
.uni-card-title {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.38;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  min-height: 48px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.uni-card-title a {
  color: #0F172A;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.uni-card-title a:hover {
  color: #2563EB;
}
.uni-location-text {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.uni-location-text i {
  color: #3B82F6;
}
.uni-card-body {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.uni-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.meta-pill {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.meta-pill i {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #2563EB;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.meta-pill-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}
.meta-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.meta-value {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.uni-approval-pill {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border: 1px solid #DCFCE7;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.uni-approval-pill i {
  color: #16A34A;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.approval-text {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #166534;
  line-height: 1.45;
  font-weight: 500;
  word-break: break-word;
}
.approval-text strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #14532D;
}
.uni-card-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.uni-popular-progs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.prog-tag-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 11px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.prog-pill {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
  color: #1D4ED8;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}
.prog-pill:hover {
  background: #DBEAFE;
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
}
.uni-card-footer {
  padding: 14px 22px 18px 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.btn-outline-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline-card:hover {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
  color: #1D4ED8;
}
.btn-outline-card i {
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-outline-card:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Programs Directory Page
   ========================================================================== */
.programs-grid-directory {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.program-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: #93C5FD;
}
.prog-card-header {
  padding: 20px 22px 14px 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.prog-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.prog-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.prog-uni-link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2563EB;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.prog-uni-link:hover {
  color: #1E40AF;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.prog-loc-text {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.prog-card-body {
  padding: 16px 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.prog-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
}
.p-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.p-meta .lbl {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.p-meta .val {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
}
.prog-eligibility {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.prog-card-footer {
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
}
.prog-card-footer .btn {
  flex: 1;
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination-wrap {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.pagination {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.page-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.page-link:hover, .page-link.active {
  background: #1E40AF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #1E40AF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Compare Universities Page
   ========================================================================== */
.compare-page-wrap {
  padding: 44px 20px;
}
.compare-selector-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.compare-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.selector-col label {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.comparison-matrix-wrap {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}
.compare-table th {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #0F172A;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.compare-table td {
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #334155;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.compare-table tr:hover td {
  background: #FAFAFD;
}
.compare-table tr td:first-child {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
  width: 240px;
  border-right: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.compare-header-uni h4 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us Page
   ========================================================================== */
.about-content-wrap {
  padding: 52px 20px;
}
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 44px;
}
.about-text-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.lead-text {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.pillar-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.pillar-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
}
.pillar-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pillar-box h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.pillar-box p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.about-sidebar-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}
.office-highlight-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B132B 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.office-highlight-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #60A5FA;
}
.office-highlight-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.quick-contact-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.contact-pill-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.contact-pill-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.counselor-cta-box {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1.5px solid #BFDBFE;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  text-align: center;
}
.counselor-cta-box h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1E40AF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.counselor-cta-box p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-content-wrap {
  padding: 52px 20px;
}
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 44px;
}
.contact-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}
.contact-cards-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.c-info-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.c-info-card:hover {
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.c-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.c-info-card h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.c-info-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}
.contact-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.contact-form-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.contact-form-card h3 i {
  color: #2563EB;
}
.form-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   University Detail Profile Page
   ========================================================================== */
.uni-detail-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B132B 0%, #0F172A 60%, #1E293B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 48px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.uni-hero-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}
.uni-title {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.uni-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}
.uni-hero-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.uni-hero-meta i { color: #60A5FA; }
.uni-website-link {
  color: #93C5FD;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.uni-website-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.uni-detail-body {
  padding: 44px 20px;
}
.uni-detail-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 34px;
}
.uni-stats-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.stat-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.stat-box .stat-num {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1E40AF;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.stat-box .stat-lbl {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.detail-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.detail-sec-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.detail-sec-title i {
  color: #2563EB;
}
.sec-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.rich-text p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.approval-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-left: 4px solid #10B981;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}
.approval-box h4 {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #065F46;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.approval-box p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #1F2937;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}
.programs-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
}
.table-custom {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}
.table-custom th {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #475569;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.table-custom td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #334155;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.table-custom tr:hover td {
  background: #FAFAFD;
}
.pill-pop {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #D97706;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-left: 6px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.eligibility-cell {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  max-width: 280px;
}
.admission-process-box {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.guidance-note {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1.5px solid #BFDBFE;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.guidance-note h5 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E40AF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.guidance-note ul {
  margin-left: 20px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #1E3A8A;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.sticky-counsel-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #BFDBFE;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
}
.counsel-card-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.counsel-avatar-badge {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin: 0 auto 12px auto;
}
.counsel-card-header h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
}
.counsel-card-header p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748B;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   States Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.states-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.state-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}
.state-card:hover {
  border-color: #2563EB;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}
.state-card-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.state-name {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.state-count {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.state-card-arrow {
  margin-left: auto;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.state-card:hover .state-card-arrow {
  color: #2563EB;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Choose & Steps Grids
   ========================================================================== */
.why-section {
  background: #0B132B !important;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.why-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.3);
}
.why-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.why-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
}
.step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}
.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}
.step-number {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #2563EB 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}
.step-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.step-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Accordion
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-container { max-width: 860px; }
.faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.active {
  border-color: #93C5FD;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}
.faq-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 16px;
}
.faq-btn i {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-btn i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: #2563EB;
}
.faq-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 24px 22px 24px;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-content {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E3A8A 0%, #1E40AF 60%, #2563EB 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 64px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}
.cta-text h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.cta-text p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #DBEAFE;
}
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
  background: #070F1E;
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding-top: 68px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 44px;
  padding-bottom: 54px;
}
.footer-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-logo-img {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 230px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.footer-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}
.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}
.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}
.contact-item i {
  color: #60A5FA;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.contact-item a { color: #CBD5E1; }
.contact-item a:hover { color: #FFFFFF; }
.footer-heading {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
}
.footer-links li a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-links li a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.footer-links li a i {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #3B82F6;
}
.trust-badge-footer {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #93C5FD;
}
.footer-bottom {
  background: #040812;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 24px 0;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #64748B;
}
.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Page Banner & Inner Page Layouts (Elevated Sapphire Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-banner {
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.28) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #071228 0%, #0D2350 50%, #163674 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 50px 0 42px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.page-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-banner .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumbs a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.page-banner .breadcrumbs span {
  color: #64748B;
}
.page-banner .page-title {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.page-banner .page-subtitle {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 760px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.main-content-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 290px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 44px 20px;
}
.sidebar-filters {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  height: fit-content;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.filter-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.filter-header h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.reset-filter-btn {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #EF4444;
}
.filter-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.filter-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.search-input-box {
  position: relative;
}
.search-icon-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.radio-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.radio-label {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #334155;
}
.results-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.results-count {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #475569;
}
.results-count strong {
  color: #0F172A;
}
.active-tag {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1D4ED8;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.results-sort {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
}

/* Empty State */
.empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.empty-icon {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px auto;
}
.empty-state h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.empty-state p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
  font-size: 14.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modals & Overlay
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay, .search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}
.modal-overlay.open, .search-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
}
.modal-container {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  animation: modalSlide 0.25s ease-out;
}
@keyframes modalSlide {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.98); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
.modal-header {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.modal-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.modal-title i { color: #2563EB; }
.modal-subtitle {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.modal-close {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: none;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #64748B;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.modal-close:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #0F172A;
}
.modal-body {
  padding: 28px;
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.form-group label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}
.required { color: #EF4444; }
.privacy-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748B;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* Search Modal Box */
.search-modal-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: modalSlide 0.2s ease-out;
}
.search-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  gap: 14px;
}
.search-input-wrap .search-icon {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #2563EB;
}
.search-input-wrap input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #0F172A;
}
.search-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.search-results-area {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  max-height: 420px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.search-res-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.search-res-group-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.search-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #0F172A;
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.search-item:hover {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #2563EB;
}
.search-default-hint {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748B;
}
.search-tag {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #334155;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.search-tag:hover {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
  color: #1E40AF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Toasts Feedback
   ========================================================================== */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.toast {
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  animation: toastIn 0.3s ease;
  max-width: 440px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
@keyframes toastIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(15px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.toast-success {
  border-left: 4px solid #10B981;
}
.toast-error {
  border-left: 4px solid #EF4444;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Quick Connect Widget
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-counsel-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.fc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.fc-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.fc-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #20BD5A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}
.fc-whatsapp i {
  font-size: 20px;
}
.fc-counsel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #2563EB 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.fc-counsel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
}
.fc-counsel i {
  font-size: 17px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Admin Portal Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.admin-login-body {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top, #1E293B 0%, #0F172A 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 20px;
}
.login-wrapper { width: 100%; max-width: 440px; }
.login-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.login-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.admin-login-logo {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 240px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
}
.admin-portal-sub {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.input-with-icon { position: relative; }
.input-with-icon i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #94A3B8;
}
.input-with-icon input { padding-left: 42px; }
.login-hint {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #64748B;
}

.admin-dashboard-body { background: #F1F5F9; min-height: 100vh; }
.admin-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; min-height: 100vh; }
.admin-sidebar { background: #0B132B; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 24px 16px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }
.admin-brand {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.admin-sidebar-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.admin-nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.admin-nav-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.admin-nav-item:hover, .admin-nav-item.active { background: #1E293B; color: #FFFFFF; }
.admin-nav-item.active { background: var(--primary-vibrant); color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 700; }
.admin-main { padding: 32px; overflow-y: auto; }
.admin-topbar { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.user-pill { background: #FFFFFF; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-full); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); border: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.admin-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.stat-card-admin { background: #FFFFFF; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 22px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.sc-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 22px; }
.sc-val { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--secondary); display: block; line-height: 1.1; }
.sc-lbl { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; }
.admin-card { background: #FFFFFF; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.admin-card-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.admin-filter-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.badge-status { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: var(--radius-full); display: inline-block; }
.status-new { background: #DBEAFE; color: #1D4ED8; }
.status-contacted { background: #FEF3C7; color: #D97706; }
.status-follow-up { background: #F5F3FF; color: #7C3AED; }
.status-admitted { background: #DCFCE7; color: #15803D; }
.status-closed { background: #F1F5F9; color: #64748B; }
.table-responsive { overflow-x: auto; }
.phone-link { font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary-vibrant); }
.alert {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.alert-danger { background: #FEE2E2; color: #B91C1C; border: 1px solid #FCA5A5; }
.alert-success { background: #DCFCE7; color: #15803D; border: 1px solid #86EFAC; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-search-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .streams-grid, .unis-grid, .unis-grid-directory, .states-grid, .why-grid, .steps-grid, .admin-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .programs-grid-directory { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .compare-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .main-content-layout, .uni-detail-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .topbar { display: none; }
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .main-nav.open {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 80px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }
  .main-nav.open .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 32px; }
  .hero-search-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats-row, .streams-grid, .unis-grid, .unis-grid-directory, .states-grid, .why-grid, .steps-grid, .footer-grid, .admin-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .uni-stats-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .admin-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .admin-sidebar { display: none; }
  .cta-container { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .uni-hero-grid { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  
  .floating-counsel-widget {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .fc-btn .fc-text {
    display: none;
  }
  .fc-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 0;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .fc-whatsapp i { font-size: 24px; }
  .fc-counsel i { font-size: 20px; }
}