/* ============================================================
   FUTURECOLLEGE — Premium Design System
   Inspired by Collegedunia UX Architecture
   Font: Inter | Palette: Royal Blue + Vivid Orange
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

/* ============================================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (DESIGN TOKENS)
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* Colors */
  --clr-primary:        #1a56db;
  --clr-primary-dark:   #1a47b8;
  --clr-primary-light:  #eff4ff;
  --clr-primary-muted:  #dbeafe;
  --clr-accent:         #f97316;
  --clr-accent-dark:    #ea6c0a;
  --clr-accent-light:   #fff7ed;
  --clr-success:        #16a34a;
  --clr-success-light:  #dcfce7;
  --clr-warning:        #f59e0b;
  --clr-warning-light:  #fef3c7;
  --clr-danger:         #dc2626;

  /* Neutrals */
  --clr-text-primary:   #0d1b2a;
  --clr-text-secondary: #4b5668;
  --clr-text-muted:     #8a94a6;
  --clr-surface:        #ffffff;
  --clr-bg:             #f4f6fb;
  --clr-bg-alt:         #f8f9fc;
  --clr-border:         #e4e9f2;
  --clr-border-light:   #eef1f8;

  /* Engineering Stream Colors */
  --clr-engineering:    #1a56db;
  --clr-medical:        #16a34a;
  --clr-management:     #9333ea;
  --clr-law:            #b45309;
  --clr-science:        #0891b2;
  --clr-commerce:       #d97706;
  --clr-arts:           #e11d48;
  --clr-design:         #7c3aed;

  /* Typography */
  --font-base:          'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --text-xs:            11px;
  --text-sm:            13px;
  --text-base:          14px;
  --text-md:            15px;
  --text-lg:            16px;
  --text-xl:            18px;
  --text-2xl:           20px;
  --text-3xl:           24px;
  --text-4xl:           28px;
  --text-5xl:           36px;
  --text-6xl:           46px;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1:  4px;
  --space-2:  8px;
  --space-3:  12px;
  --space-4:  16px;
  --space-5:  20px;
  --space-6:  24px;
  --space-8:  32px;
  --space-10: 40px;
  --space-12: 48px;
  --space-16: 64px;
  --space-20: 80px;

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm:   6px;
  --radius-md:   10px;
  --radius-lg:   14px;
  --radius-xl:   20px;
  --radius-2xl:  28px;
  --radius-full: 999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:     0 1px 3px rgba(13,27,42,.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(13,27,42,.04);
  --shadow-md:     0 4px 12px rgba(13,27,42,.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(13,27,42,.04);
  --shadow-lg:     0 8px 24px rgba(13,27,42,.10), 0 4px 8px rgba(13,27,42,.05);
  --shadow-xl:     0 20px 48px rgba(13,27,42,.12);
  --shadow-primary: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,86,219,.25);
  --shadow-accent:  0 8px 24px rgba(249,115,22,.25);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: .15s ease;
  --transition-base: .22s ease;
  --transition-slow: .35s ease;

  /* Z-index */
  --z-dropdown: 100;
  --z-sticky:   200;
  --z-modal:    300;
  --z-overlay:  400;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-base);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font-base); }
input, select, textarea { font-family: var(--font-base); }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  width: 92%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ============================================================ */
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-10);
  max-width: 680px;
}

.section-heading h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-5xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}

.section-heading p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.view-all-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-primary-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.view-all-link:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER — Main Navigation
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: var(--z-sticky);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--clr-border);
}

/* Top Bar */
.header-topbar {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 6px 0;
}
.header-topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.topbar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.topbar-ticker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ticker-badge {
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ticker-text {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  opacity: .9;
}
.topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.topbar-right a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.topbar-right a:hover { color: #fff; }
.topbar-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}

/* Main Header Row */
.header-main {
  height: 62px;
}
.header-main .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  height: 100%;
}

/* Logo */
.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
}
.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.logo-text .logo-name {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.logo-text .logo-name span {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.logo-text .logo-tagline {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Header Search */
.header-search-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 440px;
}
.header-search-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--clr-bg-alt);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  height: 40px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.header-search-bar:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,86,219,.08);
}
.header-search-bar i {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.header-search-bar input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  padding-right: 8px;
}
.header-search-bar input::placeholder { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }
.header-search-btn {
  height: 100%;
  padding: 0 16px;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.header-search-btn:hover { background: var(--clr-accent-dark); }

/* Primary Navigation */
.header-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}
.nav-link i { font-size: 13px; transition: transform var(--transition-fast); }
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-item:hover .nav-link {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-link i { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Mega Dropdown */
.mega-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  min-width: 560px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base), visibility var(--transition-base);
  z-index: var(--z-dropdown);
}
.nav-item:hover .mega-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.mega-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.mega-grid.col-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.mega-col-title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
}
.mega-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 7px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.mega-link:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.mega-link i { font-size: 14px; color: var(--clr-text-muted); }
.mega-link:hover i { color: var(--clr-primary); }

/* All Courses Dropdown (existing functionality kept) */
.courses-dropdown-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.courses-dropdown-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--clr-bg-alt);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.courses-dropdown-btn:hover,
.courses-dropdown-btn.open {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
}
.courses-dropdown-btn i { font-size: 16px; transition: transform var(--transition-fast); }
.courses-dropdown-btn.open i { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.courses-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  left: 0;
  width: 300px;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base), visibility var(--transition-base);
  z-index: var(--z-dropdown);
}
.courses-dropdown-menu.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.courses-dropdown-search {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--clr-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.courses-dropdown-search i { color: var(--clr-text-muted); font-size: 15px; }
.courses-dropdown-search input {
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  width: 100%;
}
.courses-dropdown-list {
  max-height: 340px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.courses-dropdown-list::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
.courses-dropdown-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.courses-dropdown-list li { margin-bottom: 2px; }
.courses-dropdown-list a {
  display: block;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.courses-dropdown-list a:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  padding-left: 16px;
}

/* Header Right */
.header-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.header-login-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.header-login-btn:hover { background: var(--clr-primary-dark); }

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-menu-btn:hover { border-color: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-primary); }

/* Sub Navigation — Stream Links */
.header-subnav {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  height: 40px;
}
.header-subnav .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  height: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.header-subnav .container::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.subnav-link {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.subnav-link:hover,
.subnav-link.active {
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13,27,42,.5);
  z-index: calc(var(--z-modal) - 1);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-slow);
}
.mobile-drawer-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 320px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.mobile-drawer.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.drawer-close-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.drawer-search {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
}
.drawer-search-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--clr-bg-alt);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 10px 14px;
}
.drawer-search-bar i { color: var(--clr-text-muted); font-size: 16px; }
.drawer-search-bar input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
}
.drawer-nav {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
}
.drawer-nav-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px var(--space-5);
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.drawer-nav-item:hover { background: var(--clr-primary-light); color: var(--clr-primary); }
.drawer-nav-item i { font-size: 18px; }
.drawer-footer {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.drawer-login-btn {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.drawer-login-btn:hover { background: var(--clr-primary-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero-section {
  margin-top: 102px; /* topbar(32) + header(62) + subnav(40) - 32 */
  position: relative;
  height: 480px;
  background: #1a2535;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slider-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
}
.hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; z-index: 1; }
.hero-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(13,27,42,.88) 0%,
    rgba(13,27,42,.65) 50%,
    rgba(13,27,42,.4) 100%
  );
}

.hero-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 92%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-inner {
  animation: heroFadeUp .5s ease both;
}

@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Search Pills */
.hero-search-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.search-pill-btn {
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.search-pill-btn:hover,
.search-pill-btn.active {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  border-color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-inner { max-width: 780px; }

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #fdba74;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.hero-title span { color: #fbbf24; }

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Hero Search Bar */
.hero-search-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  height: 52px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.hero-search-bar i {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 18px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-search-bar input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}
.hero-search-bar input::placeholder { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }
.hero-search-submit {
  height: 100%;
  padding: 0 28px;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-search-submit:hover { background: var(--clr-accent-dark); }

/* Quick Filters */
.hero-quick-filters {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.hero-filter-label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-right: var(--space-2);
}
.hero-filter-chip {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.hero-filter-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}

/* Slide Indicators */
.hero-indicators {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border: none;
}
.hero-indicator.active {
  background: #fff;
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Stats Bar */
.hero-stats-bar {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
}
.hero-stats-bar .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.hero-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.hero-stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.hero-stat-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-stat-value {
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================================
   STREAM EXPLORER
   ============================================================ */
.stream-section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-12);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
}

.stream-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.stream-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
}
.stream-card:hover {
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.stream-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.stream-card:hover .stream-icon { transform: scale(1.08); }
.stream-name {
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.stream-count {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}
/* Stream icon bg colors */
.si-engineering { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a56db, #1a47b8); }
.si-medical      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a, #15803d); }
.si-management   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9333ea, #7e22ce); }
.si-law          { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b45309, #92400e); }
.si-science      { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0891b2, #0e7490); }
.si-commerce     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706, #b45309); }
.si-arts         { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e11d48, #be123c); }
.si-design       { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #6d28d9); }
.si-agriculture  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #65a30d, #4d7c0f); }
.si-pharmacy     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f766e, #0d9488); }

/* ============================================================
   TOP COLLEGES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.top-colleges-section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

/* Stream Filter Tabs */
.filter-tab-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}
.filter-tab {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.filter-tab:hover,
.filter-tab.active {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* College Card Grid */
.college-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

/* Premium College Card */
.college-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}
.college-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.college-card-banner {
  position: relative;
  height: 140px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff4ff, #f4f6fb);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.college-card-banner.stream-engineering { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff4ff, #dbeafe); }
.college-card-banner.stream-medical     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4, #dcfce7); }
.college-card-banner.stream-management  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faf5ff, #ede9fe); }
.college-card-banner.stream-law         { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb, #fef3c7); }

.college-logo-wrap {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}
.college-card:hover .college-logo-wrap { transform: scale(1.04); }
.college-logo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.college-rank-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: var(--clr-text-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

.college-wishlist-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.college-wishlist-btn:hover,
.college-wishlist-btn.active {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #dc2626;
  border-color: #fecaca;
}

/* Card Body */
.college-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
}

.college-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.college-card-name {
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  flex: 1;
}
.college-rating-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  background: var(--clr-warning-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #92400e;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.college-rating-badge i { color: var(--clr-warning); font-size: 12px; }

.college-location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.college-location i { font-size: 13px; }

.college-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.college-tag {
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.college-tag.naac-aplus {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: var(--clr-success);
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}
.college-tag.nirf {
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-primary-muted);
}
.college-tag.nba {
  background: var(--clr-accent-light);
  color: var(--clr-accent-dark);
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
}
.college-tag.autonomous {
  background: #faf5ff;
  color: #7c3aed;
  border: 1px solid #ede9fe;
}

/* Stats Row */
.college-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.college-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}
.college-stat-label {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.college-stat-value {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}

/* Card Actions */
.college-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.college-apply-btn {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.college-apply-btn:hover { background: var(--clr-accent-dark); }

.compare-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.compare-check input {
  accent-color: var(--clr-primary);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ============================================================
   EXAM SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.exams-section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
}

.exam-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.exam-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.exam-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary-muted);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.exam-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.exam-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.exam-name {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
}
.exam-conducting-body {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.exam-info-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.exam-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.exam-info-key {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.exam-info-val {
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.exam-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.exam-cta:hover { gap: var(--space-3); }
.exam-cta i { font-size: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   TOP UNIVERSITIES — RANKED LISTS
   ============================================================ */
.universities-section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

.uni-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.uni-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.uni-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.uni-card-header {
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: #fff;
}
.uni-card-header.engineering { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a56db, #1a47b8); }
.uni-card-header.medical     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a, #15803d); }
.uni-card-header.management  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9333ea, #7e22ce); }

.uni-card-header i { font-size: 28px; }
.uni-card-header h3 { font-size: var(--text-xl); font-weight: 700; }

.uni-ranked-list {
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
}
.uni-ranked-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border-light);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.uni-ranked-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.uni-ranked-item:hover { background: var(--clr-bg); color: var(--clr-primary); }
.uni-rank-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.uni-rank-num.rank-1 { background: #fef3c7; color: #92400e; }
.uni-rank-num.rank-2 { background: #f1f5f9; color: #475569; }
.uni-rank-num.rank-3 { background: #fff7ed; color: #c2410c; }
.uni-rank-num.rank-other { background: var(--clr-bg); color: var(--clr-text-muted); }
.uni-name { font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.3; font-size: var(--text-base); }

.uni-view-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.uni-view-btn:hover { background: var(--clr-primary-light); }

/* ============================================================
   ADMISSION PREDICTOR BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.admission-banner-section {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
}

.admission-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b2a 0%, #1e3a5f 60%, #0d2b4a 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 56px 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.admission-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(26,86,219,.12);
  top: -140px;
  right: -80px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.admission-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.08);
  bottom: -80px;
  left: 120px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.admission-banner-text { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.admission-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #fdba74;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.admission-banner-text h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-6xl);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.admission-banner-text p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.admission-predictor-form {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.predictor-form-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.predictor-field {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.predictor-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.predictor-field select,
.predictor-field input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.predictor-field select:focus,
.predictor-field input:focus {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.predictor-field select option { background: #1e3a5f; color: #fff; }
.predictor-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.predictor-submit:hover { background: var(--clr-accent-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   ENGINEERING COURSES (TABBED)
   ============================================================ */
.courses-section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

.course-tabs-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-8);
}

.tab-btn {
  padding: 10px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  font-family: var(--font-base);
}
.tab-btn:hover,
.tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.course-content { display: none; }
.course-content.active { display: block; }

.course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.course-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-light), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.course-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary-muted);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.course-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.course-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.course-card:hover .course-card-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.course-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.course-card p {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   CITY EXPLORER
   ============================================================ */
.cities-section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
}

.cities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.city-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 180px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.city-card-bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.city-card:hover .city-card-bg { transform: scale(1.06); }
.city-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(13,27,42,.75) 100%);
}
.city-card-info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-4);
  left: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
}
.city-name {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.city-college-count {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}

/* ============================================================
   SPECIALIZATIONS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.specialization-section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

.specialization-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.specialization-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.specialization-pill:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.newsletter-section {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

.newsletter-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b2a 0%, #1e3159 60%, #162040 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 56px 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(26,86,219,.15);
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
}
.newsletter-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.1);
  bottom: -60px;
  left: 30%;
}

.newsletter-text { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.newsletter-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(249,115,22,.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249,115,22,.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #fdba74;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.newsletter-text h2 {
  font-size: var(--text-6xl);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.newsletter-text p {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.newsletter-form-side { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.nl-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-base);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.nl-input:focus {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.nl-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.nl-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-base);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nl-select option { background: #1e3159; color: #fff; }
.nl-submit {
  padding: 13px 16px;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-base);
}
.nl-submit:hover { background: var(--clr-accent-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   EDUCATION LINKS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.education-links-section {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.edu-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
}

.edu-link-column h3 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
  display: inline-block;
}

.edu-link-column a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  padding: 5px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.edu-link-column a::before {
  content: '';
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.edu-link-column a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  padding-left: var(--space-2);
}
.edu-link-column a:hover::before { background: var(--clr-primary); }

/* ============================================================
   QUICK LINKS CARD
   ============================================================ */
.quick-links-card {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
}
.quick-links-card .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.quick-links-header {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.quick-links-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.quick-links-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.quick-links-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  flex: 1;
}
.quick-link {
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--clr-text-secondary);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.quick-link:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-light);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary-muted);
}

/* ============================================================
   MAIN FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--clr-text-primary);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-logo-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
}
.footer-logo-text {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.footer-logo-text span { color: var(--clr-accent); }
.footer-description {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.social-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.social-icon:hover { background: var(--clr-primary); color: #fff; }

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}
.footer-links a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); padding-left: 4px; }


.app-download-title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.app-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.app-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.app-badge:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.app-badge i { font-size: 22px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.app-badge-text small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.app-badge-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.footer-contact-item i { font-size: 16px; color: var(--clr-primary); }

.footer-bottom {
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-copyright {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.footer-bottom-links a {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (max-width: 1024px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .header-nav { display: none; }
  .courses-dropdown-wrap { display: none; }
  .mobile-menu-btn { display: flex; }
  .header-search-wrap { max-width: 320px; }

  .stream-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); }
  .college-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .exam-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .uni-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
  .course-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .cities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

  .admission-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 40px; }
  .newsletter-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 40px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }

  .hero-title { font-size: 36px; }
  .hero-stats-bar .container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (max-width: 768px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-topbar { display: none; }
  .hero-section { margin-top: 102px; height: 380px; }
  .header-search-wrap { display: none; }

  .hero-title { font-size: 28px; }
  .hero-subtitle { font-size: var(--text-base); }
  .hero-search-pills { gap: var(--space-2); }
  .search-pill-btn { font-size: var(--text-sm); padding: 6px 14px; }
  .hero-search-bar { height: 46px; }
  .hero-search-submit { padding: 0 18px; font-size: var(--text-sm); }

  .hero-stats-bar .container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-2); }
  .hero-stat-item { padding: var(--space-3); }
  .hero-stat-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: 14px; }
  .hero-stat-value { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
  .hero-stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: 1px solid var(--clr-border); }
  .hero-stat-item:nth-child(3) { border-right: none; }
  .hero-stat-item:nth-child(4) { display: none; }

  .stream-section { padding: var(--space-12) 0; }
  .stream-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); }
  .stream-card { padding: var(--space-4); }
  .stream-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 20px; }
  .stream-name { font-size: var(--text-base); }

  .section-heading h2 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); }
  .college-card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .exam-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .uni-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .course-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .edu-links-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }

  .admission-banner { padding: 32px 24px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
  .admission-banner-text h2 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); }
  .newsletter-card { padding: 32px 24px; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
  .newsletter-text h2 { font-size: var(--text-4xl); }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  .quick-links-card .container { flex-direction: column; }

  .hero-stats-bar { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — SMALL MOBILE (max-width: 480px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stream-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .course-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .edu-links-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-quick-filters { display: none; }
  .hero-badge { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLLBAR STYLING
   ============================================================ */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; height: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--clr-border); border-radius: 99px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--clr-text-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.animate-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease;
}
.animate-on-scroll.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}