/* ==========================================================================
   NAICCTC - National All India Council for Computer Training Centre
   Design System & Styling (Apple-inspired Modern Aesthetic)
   ========================================================================== */

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

:root {
  --font-primary: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Modern #0080FF Electric Azure & Midnight Sapphire Palette */
  --color-brand-dark: #061833;
  --color-brand-navy: #0A2548;
  --color-brand-blue: #0066CC;
  --color-brand-accent: #0080FF;
  --color-brand-cyan: #00A3FF;
  --color-brand-gold: #F59E0B;
  --color-brand-emerald: #10B981;
  --color-brand-rose: #E11D48;

  --bg-body: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-surface-elevated: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  --bg-glass-dark: rgba(6, 24, 51, 0.92);

  --text-primary: #0F172A;
  --text-secondary: #334155;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-light: #94A3B8;
  --text-inverse: #FFFFFF;

  --border-light: #E2E8F0;
  --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(6, 24, 51, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(6, 24, 51, 0.08), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(6, 24, 51, 0.03);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(6, 24, 51, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(6, 24, 51, 0.05);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.35);

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

  --transition-fast: 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reset & Base Styles
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

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

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

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Layout & Containers
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.container-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.section-spacing {
  padding-top: 44px;
  padding-bottom: 44px;
}

.section-spacing-sm {
  padding-top: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Notification & Contact Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.topbar {
  background: #061833;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.topbar-left, .topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.topbar a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.topbar a:hover {
  color: var(--text-inverse);
}

.topbar-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.2);
  color: #93C5FD;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.35);
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
  animation: pulseAnimation 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseAnimation {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Two-Tier Header: Branding Bar + Dedicated Horizontal Menu Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.header-branding-bar {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  min-height: 110px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.branding-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo img {
  height: 84px;
  width: 84px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
}

.brand-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Smooth Animated Color-Changing Institute Name (Enlarged & Prominent) */
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #061833 0%,
    #0080FF 25%,
    #00A3FF 50%,
    #D97706 75%,
    #061833 100%
  );
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: brandColorCycle 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes brandColorCycle {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

.brand-subline {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.brand-certline {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
  margin-top: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.header-branding-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.branding-contact-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.branding-contact-box i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
}

.branding-contact-box div {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.branding-contact-box strong {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--color-brand-dark);
  display: block;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Dedicated Horizontal Menu Bar */
.horizontal-menubar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061833 0%, #0A2548 50%, #061833 100%);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(6, 24, 51, 0.35);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-brand-gold);
}

.menubar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nav-item {
  position: static;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Extraordinary Animated Nav Links */
.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6.5px;
  padding: 17px 11px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Glass Capsule Glow Pill on Hover */
.nav-link::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 5px 0;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) 0%, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.3) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(2px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-link:hover::before, 
.nav-link.active::before,
.nav-item:hover > .nav-link::before,
.nav-item.is-hovered > .nav-link::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.nav-link:hover, 
.nav-link.active,
.nav-item:hover > .nav-link,
.nav-item.is-hovered > .nav-link {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Animated Leading Icon */
.nav-link i:first-child {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #93C5FD;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover i:first-child,
.nav-link.active i:first-child,
.nav-item:hover > .nav-link i:first-child,
.nav-item.is-hovered > .nav-link i:first-child {
  color: #FCD34D;
  transform: translateY(-1.5px) scale(1.22) rotate(-5deg);
}

/* Animated Dropdown Chevron */
.nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-left: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-item:hover > .nav-link i.fa-chevron-down,
.nav-item.is-hovered > .nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.15);
  color: #FCD34D;
}

/* Radiant Gold & Cyan Light Underline Bar */
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 65%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F59E0B, #FBBF24, #00A3FF);
  box-shadow: 0 -2px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.85), 0 0 14px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
}

.nav-link:hover::after, 
.nav-link.active::after,
.nav-item:hover > .nav-link::after,
.nav-item.is-hovered > .nav-link::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

.menubar-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.menubar-verify-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #D97706);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.menubar-verify-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mega Menu & Dropdown Architecture (Apple & Stripe Inspired)
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-item {
  position: static;
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

/* Standard Dropdown with Seamless Hover Bridge */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 10px;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px) scale(0.98);
  transition: opacity 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transition-delay: 0.12s;
  z-index: 1050;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Invisible Hover Hit Zone Bridge */
.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 28px;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-item:hover > .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item.is-hovered > .dropdown-menu,
.dropdown-menu:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition-delay: 0s;
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item i {
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  font-size: 16px;
  width: 22px;
  text-align: center;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Outstanding Full / Wide Mega Menu with Zero-Gap Hover Bridge
   ========================================================================== */
.megamenu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 8px 0 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transition-delay: 0.14s;
  z-index: 1050;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Seamless Unbroken Hover Bridge between Nav Item and Mega Panel */
.megamenu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 32px;
  background: transparent;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-item:hover > .megamenu,
.nav-item.is-hovered > .megamenu,
.megamenu:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition-delay: 0s;
}

.megamenu-panel {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16), 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Mega Menu Grid Layouts */
.megamenu-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) 1.25fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

.megamenu-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) 1.2fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

.megamenu-grid-centres {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

/* Column Headers */
.mega-col-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-brand-dark);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.mega-col-header i {
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.mega-badge {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.mega-badge-blue {
  background: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
}

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

.mega-badge-emerald {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  color: #059669;
}

/* Mega Menu Item Links */
.mega-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.mega-link-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-link-card:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.06);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mega-icon-box {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-link-card:hover .mega-icon-box {
  background: var(--color-brand-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.3);
}

.mega-item-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.mega-item-title {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-link-card:hover .mega-item-title {
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
}

.mega-item-desc {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Mega Menu Promo Card */
.mega-promo-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #061833 0%, #0A2548 100%);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(6, 24, 51, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.2);
}

.mega-promo-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.35), transparent 70%);
}

.promo-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  color: #FCD34D;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  width: fit-content;
}

.promo-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.promo-desc {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.promo-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.promo-features li {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.promo-features li i {
  color: #10B981;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Mega Menu Bottom Bar */
.megamenu-footer {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.megamenu-footer-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.megamenu-footer a {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.megamenu-footer a:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-blue);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons & Interactive Elements
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 7px 15px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-accent), var(--color-brand-blue));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-blue), #004C99);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.45);
}

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

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-white {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-brand-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #D97706);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D97706, #B45309);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-dark {
  background: var(--color-brand-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-dark:hover {
  background: #1E293B;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.14), transparent 40%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1), transparent 35%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0F6FF 100%);
  padding: 42px 0 46px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.2);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--color-brand-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-title .gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-accent), var(--color-brand-cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hero-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hero-trust-item i {
  color: var(--color-brand-emerald);
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* Quick Verification Widget on Hero */
.hero-widget-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-widget-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.widget-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.15), rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.15));
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
}

.hero-widget-header h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-widget-header p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.widget-tabs {
  display: flex;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  gap: 4px;
}

.widget-tab-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.widget-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Notice Ticker
   ========================================================================== */
.notice-ticker-bar {
  background: var(--color-brand-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.ticker-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.ticker-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--color-brand-rose);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-marquee {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.ticker-marquee a {
  color: #93C5FD;
  margin-right: 40px;
}

.ticker-marquee a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stats Counter Section (Luminous Royal Midnight Gradient & Large Numbers)
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section {
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 50%, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.22), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 50%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.18), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #030C1A 0%, #061833 50%, #041021 100%);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) 1px, transparent 1px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 50%, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.22), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 50%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.18), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #030C1A 0%, #061833 50%, #041021 100%);
  background-size: 28px 28px, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 65px 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stat-card {
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.25);
}

.stat-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 72px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 60px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 54px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 46px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Feature Cards & Sections
   ========================================================================== */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 26px;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.cards-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.cards-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.3);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--color-brand-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.feature-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Course Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.course-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.3);
}

.course-card-header {
  padding: 24px 24px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
}

.course-code-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.course-card-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.course-card-body {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-meta-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.course-meta-item i {
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  font-size: 15px;
  width: 18px;
}

.course-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Center / Branch Cards & Directory
   ========================================================================== */
.center-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.center-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.3);
}

.center-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.center-code-pill {
  background: #061833;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.center-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.center-status-badge.active {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  color: #059669;
}

.center-name {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.center-info-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.center-info-row i {
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Verification Hub & Tables
   ========================================================================== */
.verification-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.result-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.result-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-dark), var(--color-brand-navy));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 24px 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.result-body {
  padding: 30px;
}

.table-modern {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.table-modern th, .table-modern td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.table-modern th {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

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

.table-modern tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.03);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Franchise / Inquiry CTA Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061833 0%, #0A2548 50%, #061833 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 60px 50px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.2);
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.3), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-banner p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animated Footer Section & Pre-Footer Ribbon
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #061833 0%, #030C1A 100%);
  color: #94A8A3;
  padding-top: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Animated Gradient Top Light Bar */
.footer-gradient-bar {
  height: 4px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0080FF, #00A3FF, #F59E0B, #10B981, #0080FF);
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  animation: gradientShift 6s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.4);
}

@keyframes gradientShift {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* Pre-Footer Action Ribbon */
.pre-footer-ribbon {
  padding: 40px 0 30px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.pre-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.pre-footer-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pre-footer-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.pre-footer-card.glow-gold:hover {
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
}

.pre-footer-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  color: #10B981;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.pre-footer-card:hover .pre-footer-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(5deg);
}

.pre-footer-card.glow-gold .pre-footer-icon {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: #FCD34D;
}

.pre-footer-title {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #94A8A3;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.pre-footer-val {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Main Footer Grid */
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94A8A3;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col h5::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-brand-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
}

.footer-links li {
  position: relative;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #94A8A3;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links a i {
  font-size: 9px;
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.footer-links a:hover i {
  transform: translateX(2px);
  color: #34D399;
}

/* Contact Info Items */
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: #10B981;
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Social Icon Pills */
.footer-social-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.4);
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  font-size: 13px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  color: #64748B;
}

/* Animated Back to Top Button */
.btn-back-to-top {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-back-to-top:hover i {
  animation: bounceUp 0.6s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes bounceUp {
  from { transform: translateY(0); }
  to { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Print & ID Card / Certificate Styling
   ========================================================================== */
@media print {
  .topbar, .main-header, .footer, .btn-print-hide {
    display: none !important;
  }
  body {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
  }
  .print-container {
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comprehensive Responsive Design System (Mobile, Tablet, Desktop)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Laptops & Small Desktops */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .megamenu {
    max-width: 960px;
  }
  .megamenu-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) 1.2fr;
  }
  .megamenu-grid-4 > div:last-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
}

/* Tablets (Portrait & Landscape: 769px to 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .cards-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .cards-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .megamenu-grid-4, .megamenu-grid-3, .megamenu-grid-centres {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .megamenu {
    max-width: 720px;
  }
}

/* Tablets & Smartphones (<992px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .topbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .branding-contact-box {
    display: none;
  }
  .brand-logo {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .brand-logo div:first-child {
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }
  .brand-name {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }
  .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 10.5px !important;
  }
  .header-branding-actions .btn-sm {
    display: none;
  }
  .btn-mobile-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #F4F7F6;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    color: var(--color-brand-dark);
    font-size: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }
  .btn-mobile-toggle:hover {
    background: #E2ECE9;
  }

  /* Horizontal Menubar as Mobile Drawer */
  .horizontal-menubar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
  }
  .menubar-container {
    display: block;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .menubar-actions {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 82vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    background: #0A192F;
    padding: 10px 16px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .horizontal-menubar.mobile-menu-active .nav-links {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .nav-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 13px 12px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }
  .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-link i:first-child {
    width: 22px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #93C5FD;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Mobile Accordion Dropdowns */
  .megamenu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    padding: 6px 0 12px;
    display: none;
    pointer-events: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .nav-item.mobile-open .megamenu {
    display: block;
  }
  .nav-item.mobile-open .nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--color-brand-gold);
  }
  .megamenu-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 16px;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .megamenu-grid-4, .megamenu-grid-3, .megamenu-grid-centres {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .mega-col-header {
    color: #A7F3D0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .mega-link-card {
    padding: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .mega-item-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
  .mega-item-desc {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .megamenu-footer {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Mobile Phones (<768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-spacing {
    padding-top: 45px;
    padding-bottom: 45px;
  }
  .section-spacing-sm {
    padding-top: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
  }
  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 5.5vw, 28px);
  }
  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  /* Grid Layouts to 1 Column */
  .cards-grid-3, .cards-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .stat-card {
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 28px !important;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .hero-section {
    padding: 36px 0 50px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 6.5vw, 34px);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .hero-description {
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .hero-widget-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
  .widget-tabs {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .widget-tab-btn {
    flex: 1 1 45%;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    padding: 8px 6px;
  }

  /* Two Column Forms and Layouts Auto Stack */
  div[style*="grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr"],
  div[style*="grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr"],
  div[style*="grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr"],
  div[style*="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr"],
  form div[style*="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .verification-box {
    padding: 24px 16px !important;
  }
  .result-body {
    padding: 20px 14px !important;
  }
  .result-header {
    padding: 16px 18px !important;
  }

  /* Responsive Tables with Horizontal Swipe */
  .table-modern {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .table-modern th, .table-modern td {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* Printable Containers (Certificate / Marksheet) on Mobile Viewport */
  .print-container {
    padding: 20px 14px !important;
    border-width: 4px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
  }

  /* CTA Banner */
  .cta-banner {
    padding: 36px 20px;
  }
  .cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  .cta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer {
    padding-top: 0;
  }
  .pre-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* Extra Small Phones (<480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .brand-name {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
  }
  .btn-lg {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Notice Announcement Ticker Bar (Crisp Pure White & Slate Glass Ribbon)
   ========================================================================== */
.notice-ticker-bar {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 9px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.ticker-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.ticker-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0066CC 0%, #0080FF 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-label i {
  color: #FCD34D;
  animation: pulseDot 1.4s infinite;
}

.ticker-marquee {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ticker-marquee marquee {
  margin: 0;
  display: block;
}

.ticker-marquee a {
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-right: 40px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ticker-marquee a:hover {
  color: #0080FF;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animated Quick Action Cards Strip (Just after announcement marquee)
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-action-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061833 0%, #0A2548 50%, #061833 100%);
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.quick-action-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(6, 24, 51, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.quick-action-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Individual Pill Card */
.action-pill-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.action-pill-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Pill Icon Box */
.action-pill-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Pill Text Area */
.action-pill-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.action-pill-tag {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.action-pill-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Pill Arrow Circle Button */
.action-pill-arrow {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #64748B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: auto;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --- THEME VARIATION: BLUE (Student Support) --- */
.action-pill-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0052A3 0%, #0080FF 55%, #3399FF 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.35);
}
.action-pill-blue .action-pill-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.action-pill-blue .action-pill-tag {
  color: #BFDBFE;
}
.action-pill-blue .action-pill-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.action-pill-blue .action-pill-arrow {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.action-pill-blue:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: #93C5FD;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -6px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.6);
}
.action-pill-blue:hover .action-pill-arrow {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0052A3;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(45deg);
}
.action-pill-blue:hover .action-pill-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* --- THEME VARIATION: PURPLE (Official Verification) --- */
.action-pill-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #581C87 0%, #7C3AED 55%, #9333EA 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(233, 213, 255, 0.35);
}
.action-pill-purple .action-pill-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.action-pill-purple .action-pill-tag {
  color: #E9D5FF;
}
.action-pill-purple .action-pill-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.action-pill-purple .action-pill-arrow {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.action-pill-purple:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: #D8B4FE;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -6px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.6);
}
.action-pill-purple:hover .action-pill-arrow {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #581C87;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(45deg);
}
.action-pill-purple:hover .action-pill-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* --- THEME VARIATION: TEAL / EMERALD (Student Records) --- */
.action-pill-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #064E3B 0%, #059669 55%, #10B981 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(167, 243, 208, 0.35);
}
.action-pill-teal .action-pill-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.action-pill-teal .action-pill-tag {
  color: #A7F3D0;
}
.action-pill-teal .action-pill-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.action-pill-teal .action-pill-arrow {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.action-pill-teal:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: #6EE7B7;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
}
.action-pill-teal:hover .action-pill-arrow {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #064E3B;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(45deg);
}
.action-pill-teal:hover .action-pill-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* --- THEME VARIATION: AMBER / GOLD (Centre Affiliation) --- */
.action-pill-amber {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9A3412 0%, #EA580C 50%, #F59E0B 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.35);
}
.action-pill-amber .action-pill-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.action-pill-amber .action-pill-tag {
  color: #FEF08A;
}
.action-pill-amber .action-pill-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.action-pill-amber .action-pill-arrow {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.action-pill-amber:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: #FDE68A;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -6px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
}
.action-pill-amber:hover .action-pill-arrow {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #9A3412;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(45deg);
}
.action-pill-amber:hover .action-pill-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive Grid for Action Strip */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .quick-action-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .quick-action-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .action-pill-card {
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Notice Board Section & Cards Component
   ========================================================================== */
.notice-board-section {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 44px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.notice-board-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Chairman Homepage Card */
.chairman-homepage-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 30px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.chairman-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Dual Leadership Profile Header */
.leadership-dual-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.leader-profile-unit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 170px;
}

.leader-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.leader-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-dark);
  margin: 0 0 2px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.leader-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-block;
}

.leader-role.role-chairman {
  color: #059669;
}

.leader-role.role-vice {
  color: #0080FF;
}

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

.leader-amp {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.chairman-avatar-box {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(6, 24, 51, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061833, #0080FF);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FCD34D;
  font-size: 24px;
}

.chairman-avatar-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
}

.chairman-card-body {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.75;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: justify;
  text-justify: inter-word;
}

.chairman-card-footer {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Left Featured Notice Card */
.featured-notice-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.featured-notice-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0080FF, #00A3FF, #F59E0B);
}

.featured-notice-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.notice-badge-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.notice-badge-urgent {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  color: #DC2626;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
}

.notice-badge-exam {
  background: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.12);
  color: #0080FF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.25);
}

.notice-badge-admission {
  background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.12);
  color: #059669;
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
}

.notice-badge-general {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: #D97706;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.featured-notice-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.featured-notice-body {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand-accent);
}

.featured-notice-body p {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.featured-notice-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.featured-notice-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Right Scrollable Notice Feed */
.notice-feed-panel {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.notice-feed-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
}

.notice-feed-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  max-height: 480px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 6px;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for Notice Feed */
.notice-feed-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}
.notice-feed-list::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.notice-feed-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.notice-feed-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-accent);
}

.notice-item-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.notice-item-card:hover, .notice-item-card.is-active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.notice-item-card.is-active {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand-accent);
}

/* Date Box */
.notice-date-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061833, #0A2548);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(6, 24, 51, 0.2);
}

.notice-date-day {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #F59E0B;
}

.notice-date-month {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #E2ECE9;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.notice-item-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.notice-item-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.notice-item-card:hover .notice-item-title {
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
}

.notice-item-snippet {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .notice-board-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Possibility & Academic Excellence Collage Block
   ========================================================================== */
.possibility-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
  padding: 44px 0 48px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.possibility-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Overlapping Image Collage */
.possibility-collage-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  padding-right: 30px;
}

.possibility-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 28px 120px 28px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
  border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
  display: block;
}

.possibility-overlap-img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 6px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.possibility-overlap-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04) rotate(1deg);
}

.possibility-badge-circle {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  left: -20px;
  width: 124px;
  height: 124px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0066CC, #0080FF);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  border: 5px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.38);
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.possibility-badge-circle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.possibility-badge-circle i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #FCD34D;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.possibility-badge-circle span {
  font-size: 8.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #DBEAFE;
}

.possibility-badge-circle strong {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Right Content */
.possibility-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.possibility-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0080FF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.possibility-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #061A40;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.possibility-heading .italic-word {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0066CC, #0080FF);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.possibility-desc {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.possibility-subdesc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* 2x2 Feature Mini Pills */
.feature-pills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.feature-mini-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.feature-mini-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.feature-pill-cyan {
  background: #F0F9FF;
  border-color: #BAE6FD;
}
.feature-pill-cyan i {
  color: #0080FF;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.feature-pill-purple {
  background: #F5F3FF;
  border-color: #DDD6FE;
}
.feature-pill-purple i {
  color: #7C3AED;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.feature-pill-indigo {
  background: #EEF2FF;
  border-color: #C7D2FE;
}
.feature-pill-indigo i {
  color: #4F46E5;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.feature-pill-amber {
  background: #FFFBEB;
  border-color: #FDE68A;
}
.feature-pill-amber i {
  color: #D97706;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.feature-mini-pill h4 {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.feature-mini-pill p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Sky Blue Talk Button */
.btn-sky-talk {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #0080FF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.btn-sky-talk:hover {
  background: #0066CC;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.55);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .possibility-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  .possibility-collage-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .feature-pills-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .possibility-heading {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .notice-board-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Animated WhatsApp Direct Chat Button
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-whatsapp-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.whatsapp-float-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 33px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.whatsapp-float-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6), 0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.whatsapp-pulse-ring,
.whatsapp-pulse-ring-2 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  left: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  bottom: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #25D366;
  animation: whatsappRipple 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.24, 0, 0.38, 1) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.whatsapp-pulse-ring-2 {
  animation-delay: 1.1s;
}

@keyframes whatsappRipple {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.whatsapp-float-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 76px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F172A;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.whatsapp-float-tooltip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -6px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.whatsapp-float-btn:hover .whatsapp-float-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.whatsapp-tooltip-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22C55E;
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 12px;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float-tooltip strong {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.whatsapp-float-tooltip small {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #16A34A;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home Courses Section - Premium Multi-Tone Light Gradient Background
   ========================================================================== */
.home-courses-section {
  position: relative;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 5% 15%, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 95% 85%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.09) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #F0F6FF 0%, #F5F3FF 35%, #F8FAFC 70%, #EEF2FF 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.home-courses-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: 10%;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Tab-Wise Filtered Course Section & Compact Animated Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.course-filter-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.course-filter-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.course-filter-tab {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.course-filter-tab:hover {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: var(--color-brand-dark);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.course-filter-tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061833 0%, #0A2548 50%, #061833 100%);
  color: #FCD34D;
  border-color: #061833;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.25);
}

.course-filter-tab .tab-count {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 1px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  color: inherit;
}

.course-filter-tab.active .tab-count {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  color: #FCD34D;
}

.course-search-bar-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.course-search-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
}

.course-search-input-wrap i {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 16px;
}

.course-search-input-wrap input {
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: transparent;
}

.course-compact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .course-compact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .course-compact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.course-compact-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.course-compact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -6px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.35);
}

.course-compact-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.course-anim-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.course-compact-card:hover .course-anim-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.18) rotate(8deg);
}

.course-compact-tags {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.course-code-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: #061833;
  color: #FCD34D;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.course-cat-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.course-compact-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  min-height: 42px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.course-compact-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
}

.course-compact-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.compact-meta-item {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #475569;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.compact-meta-item i {
  color: var(--color-brand-accent);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.course-compact-actions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.btn-compact-syllabus {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: var(--color-brand-dark);
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-compact-syllabus:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-dark);
}

.btn-compact-apply {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #0080FF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-compact-apply:hover {
  background: #0066CC;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Marvelous Animated Multi-Color Login Modal Component
   ========================================================================== */
.menubar-login-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0080FF 0%, #0066CC 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.menubar-login-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0066CC 0%, #0052A3 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.login-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6, 24, 51, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

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

.login-modal-dialog {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  transform: scale(0.9) translateY(24px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

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

/* Rainbow Animated Border Glow */
.login-modal-rainbow-border {
  position: relative;
  padding: 3px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0080FF, #8B5CF6, #EC4899, #F59E0B, #10B981, #00A3FF, #0080FF);
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: rainbowBorderCycle 5s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.4);
}

@keyframes rainbowBorderCycle {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.login-modal-content {
  background: #061833;
  border-radius: 23px;
  padding: 32px 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Subtle background ambient light */
.login-modal-content::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.login-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.login-modal-close:hover {
  background: #EF4444;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #EF4444;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.1);
}

.login-modal-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.login-modal-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FCD34D;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.login-modal-title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.login-modal-subtitle {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 4 Animated Multicolor Option Cards Grid */
.login-options-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.login-option-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.login-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.login-card-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.login-card-text h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 2px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.login-card-text p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.login-card-arrow {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.login-option-card:hover .login-card-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.1);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

/* 1. Admin Card (Royal Indigo & Electric Violet) */
.login-card-admin {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.25) 0%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.4);
}
.login-card-admin .login-card-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.35);
  color: #A5B4FC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(165, 180, 252, 0.4);
}
.login-card-admin:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F46E5 0%, #7C3AED 100%);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: #C7D2FE;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.5);
}
.login-card-admin:hover .login-card-arrow {
  color: #4F46E5;
}

/* 2. Center Card (Oceanic Electric Azure & Cyan) */
.login-card-center {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.25) 0%, rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.15) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.4);
}
.login-card-center .login-card-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.35);
  color: #7DD3FC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.4);
}
.login-card-center:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0080FF 0%, #00A3FF 100%);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: #BAE6FD;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.5);
}
.login-card-center:hover .login-card-arrow {
  color: #0080FF;
}

/* 3. Teacher Card (Purple & Rose Pink) */
.login-card-teacher {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25) 0%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.15) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 180, 254, 0.4);
}
.login-card-teacher .login-card-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
  color: #F472B6;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.4);
}
.login-card-teacher:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5CF6 0%, #EC4899 100%);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: #FBCFE8;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.5);
}
.login-card-teacher:hover .login-card-arrow {
  color: #8B5CF6;
}

/* 4. Student Card (Solar Amber & Golden Orange) */
.login-card-student {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 211, 77, 0.4);
}
.login-card-student .login-card-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  color: #FDE68A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 230, 138, 0.4);
}
.login-card-student:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: #FEF08A;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
}
.login-card-student:hover .login-card-arrow {
  color: #D97706;
}

/* Modal Footer */
.login-modal-footer {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #94A3B8;
}