/* ==========================================================================
   CAREER EDUCATION SERVICES - COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

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

:root {
    --color-navy: #0C2340;
    --color-navy-dark: #061324;
    --color-navy-light: #163761;
    --color-orange: #2563EB;
    --color-orange-hover: #1D4ED8;
    --color-orange-light: #EFF6FF;
    --color-royal: #1E40AF;
    --color-accent: #2563EB;
    --color-green: #10B981;
    --color-white: #ffffff;
    --color-bg: #F8FAFC;
    --color-card-bg: #FFFFFF;
    --color-text-main: #1E293B;
    --color-text-muted: #64748B;
    --color-text-light: #94A3B8;
    --color-border: #E2E8F0;
    --color-border-focus: #CBD5E1;
    
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
    
    --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
    --shadow-lg: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.12), 0 6px 12px -2px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.06);
    --shadow-xl: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.18);
    --shadow-card: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.06);
    
    --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
    --transition-normal: 0.25s ease;
    --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
    font-size: 16px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

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

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

ul, ol {
    list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    color: inherit;
}

/* CONTAINERS */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

.container-wide {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1360px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    user-select: none;
}

.btn-primary, .btn-navy {
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover, .btn-navy:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-orange {
    background-color: #2563EB;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-orange:hover {
    background-color: #1D4ED8;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-navy);
    background-color: #F1F5F9;
}

.btn-outline-orange {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #2563EB;
    border: 1.5px solid #2563EB;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-outline-orange:hover {
    background-color: #2563EB;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-navy) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
}

/* FORMS */
.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    outline: none;
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.15);
}

select.form-control {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2364748b' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 0.85rem center;
    background-size: 1rem;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* TOP UTILITY BAR (Desktop) */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-bar-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.desktop-top-tagline {
    display: none;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.desktop-top-info-group {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-top-contacts,
.mobile-top-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .desktop-top-tagline {
        display: inline-block;
    }
    .desktop-top-info-group {
        display: flex;
    }
    .mobile-top-contacts,
    .mobile-top-actions {
        display: none;
    }
}

.top-bar-social-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.top-bar-follow-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.top-bar-social-icons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.top-social-circle {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.top-social-circle.fb:hover { background: #1877F2; color: #fff; }
.top-social-circle.ig:hover { background: #E1306C; color: #fff; }
.top-social-circle.yt:hover { background: #FF0000; color: #fff; }
.top-social-circle.in:hover { background: #0A66C2; color: #fff; }

/* SITE HEADER */
.site-header {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 990;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 70px;
}

.brand-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo img {
    height: 42px;
    width: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

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

.brand-title {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: #1A56DB;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2.5px;
    background-color: #1A56DB;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.desktop-apply-btn {
    display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .desktop-apply-btn {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.45rem;
        background: #1A56DB;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        font-size: 0.925rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        padding: 0.55rem 1.35rem;
        border-radius: 9999px;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.2s ease;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.25);
    }
    
    .desktop-apply-btn:hover {
        background: #1548B8;
        transform: translateY(-1px);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.35);
    }
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* HAMBURGER BUTTON */
.hamburger-btn {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    padding: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.hamburger-btn:hover {
    background-color: #F1F5F9;
}

.hamburger-btn span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background-color: var(--color-navy);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.hamburger-btn.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger-btn.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger-btn.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* MOBILE DRAWER & OVERLAY */
.mobile-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 9998;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

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

.mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 320px;
    max-width: 85vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--color-white);
    z-index: 9999;
    box-shadow: -8px 0 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background-color: #FAFAFA;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-drawer-close:hover {
    background-color: #E2E8F0;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.mobile-drawer-nav {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.mobile-drawer-link {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-drawer-link:hover, .mobile-drawer-link:active {
    background-color: #F1F5F9;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

/* MOBILE BOTTOM QUICK BAR */
.mobile-bottom-bar {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem calc(0.4rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 16px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08);
    z-index: 900;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-bottom-btn {
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    gap: 3px;
    cursor: pointer;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.mobile-bottom-btn.highlight {
    background-color: #2563EB;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.mobile-bottom-btn.whatsapp {
    color: #16A34A;
}

/* FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background-color: #25D366;
    color: white !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 850;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

/* HEADINGS & COMMONS */
.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

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

.section-header-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* HERO SECTION */
.hero-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EDF2F7 100%);
    padding: 3.5rem 0 6rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-heading {
    font-size: 3.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}

.hero-heading span {
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-trust-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}

.hero-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.hero-visual-box {
    position: relative;
}

.hero-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.hero-stat-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-stat-card.stat-1 { top: 8%; right: -15px; }
.hero-stat-card.stat-2 { bottom: 25%; right: -25px; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.hero-stat-card.stat-3 { bottom: 8%; left: -15px; animation-delay: 0.8s; }

@keyframes float {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* SEARCH OVERLAP PANEL */
.search-panel-section {
    margin-top: -3.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 30;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.search-panel-card {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.search-panel-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.search-panel-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) auto;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.search-field-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.search-field-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.search-tags {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.search-tag-label {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.search-tag-link {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-tag-link:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* QUICK ENQUIRY & TRUST STRIP */
.quick-enquiry-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.card-box {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.trust-item-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.trust-icon-wrap {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* COURSE CATEGORIES (4 & 8 grid) */
.course-cat-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.course-cat-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.course-cat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.course-cat-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
}

/* GENERAL CARDS GRID (Inner pages) */
.cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

/* COLLEGE CARDS GRID */
.college-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.college-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.college-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.college-card-image {
    height: 180px;
    background: #E2E8F0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.college-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.college-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.85);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.college-logo-float {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: 15px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 2px solid white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.college-logo-float img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.college-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.college-type-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #1E40AF;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    width: fit-content;
}

.college-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.college-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.college-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.college-card-footer {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* COURSE CARD COMPONENT (ui-card) */
.ui-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.ui-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card-image-wrap {
    height: 160px;
    background: #E2E8F0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.card-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.card-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.card-category-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    width: fit-content;
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.card-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.card-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.card-footer {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    background: #FAFAFA;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* BSCC PROMO BANNER */
.bscc-banner-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, #163761 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.bscc-banner-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.bscc-features-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.bscc-feature-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
}

/* TOOLS GRID */
.tools-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.tools-inner-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* UPDATES & TESTIMONIALS */
.updates-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.blogs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE — SECTION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* SECTION HEADER */
.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.section-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.section-view-all {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}
.section-view-all:hover { gap: 0.5rem; }

/* HERO SECTION */
.hero-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F4F8 0%, #FFFFFF 60%, #FFF5EE 100%);
    padding: 1.25rem 0 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 420px;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.75px;
    background: #FFF5EE;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.2);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.hero-h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.hero-h1 .hero-orange { color: var(--color-orange); }
.hero-description {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.05rem);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.hero-trust-chips {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-trust-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.hero-trust-chip svg { color: var(--color-orange); flex-shrink: 0; }
.hero-image-col {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
}
.hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 540px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
}
.hero-stat-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-orange);
}
.hero-stat-badge .stat-num {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-badge .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* QUICK ACTIONS BAR */
.quick-actions-bar {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
}
.quick-actions-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.quick-action-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.quick-action-pill:hover {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: white;
}

/* COLLEGE SEARCH PANEL */
.search-panel {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem 0;
}
.search-panel-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.search-panel-heading span { color: var(--color-orange); }
.search-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr auto;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    align-items: end;
}
.search-field-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.search-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem 0.75rem 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    outline: none;
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='14' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2364748b' stroke-width='2.5'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 0.7rem center;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.search-popular-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}
.search-popular-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}
.search-popular-pill {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.search-popular-pill:hover {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
}

/* QUICK QUERY + SPECIFIC SEARCH — DUAL SECTION */
.dual-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
}
.quick-query-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.specific-search-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
}
.specific-search-content {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}
.specific-search-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    min-height: 260px;
}
.query-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.success-state {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}
.success-state.active { display: block; }

/* TRUST FEATURES */
.trust-section {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
}
.trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
}
.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.trust-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.trust-icon-box {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #FFF5EE;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-orange);
}
.trust-item-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.trust-item-desc {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* COURSE CATEGORY CARDS */
.category-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}
.category-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}
.category-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.cat-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cat-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.cat-courses {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}
.cat-course-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}
.cat-course-item::before {
    content: '';
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cat-view-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* POPULAR COURSES CAROUSEL */
.courses-carousel-wrap {
    position: relative;
}
.courses-scroll-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 0.75rem 0.25rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}
.courses-scroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.course-card-h {
    flex: 0 0 200px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.course-card-h:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
}
.course-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 130px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.course-card-body {
    padding: 0.85rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.course-card-cat {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.course-card-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.course-card-dur {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}
.course-card-cta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.course-card-h:hover .course-card-cta { color: var(--color-orange); }
.carousel-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}
.carousel-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--color-navy);
}
.carousel-arrow.prev { left: -12px; }
.carousel-arrow.next { right: -12px; }

/* COLLEGE CARDS (Featured Colleges) */
.college-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.college-card-v {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.college-card-v:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
}
.college-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 160px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #F1F5F9;
}
.college-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.college-card-v:hover .college-card-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.college-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.6rem;
    left: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.badge-open {
    background: #DCFCE7;
    color: #16A34A;
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
}
.badge-featured {
    background: #FFF5EE;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    border: 1px solid #FFEDD5;
}
.badge-bscc {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #2563EB;
    border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
}
.college-card-body-v {
    padding: 1rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.college-card-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.college-card-loc {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.college-card-courses-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.college-course-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.college-card-footer-v {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

/* COMPARE BANNER */
.compare-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1F3B 0%, #163761 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}
.compare-banner-text {}
.compare-banner-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.compare-banner-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    max-width: 500px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* BSCC SECTION */
.bscc-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1F3B 0%, #0F2744 50%, #0B1F3B 100%);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.bscc-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.bscc-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    background: rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.3);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.bscc-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.bscc-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.bscc-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.bscc-feat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.bscc-feat-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-orange);
}
.bscc-feat-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.bscc-feat-desc {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.bscc-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.bscc-disclaimer {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    line-height: 1.5;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-top: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.bscc-img-col {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
}
.bscc-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.bscc-mini-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: -1rem;
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    min-width: 160px;
}
.bscc-mini-title {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.bscc-mini-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

/* BSCC ELIGIBILITY CHECKER */
.eligibility-section {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.eligibility-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.elig-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.elig-result {
    display: none;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}
.elig-result.likely {
    display: block;
    background: #DCFCE7;
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
    color: #15803D;
}
.elig-result.verify {
    display: block;
    background: #FEF9C3;
    border: 1px solid #FEF08A;
    color: #A16207;
}
.elig-result.not-eligible {
    display: block;
    background: #FEE2E2;
    border: 1px solid #FCA5A5;
    color: #B91C1C;
}
.elig-result-title { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.elig-result-note { font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* ADMISSION TIMELINE */
.timeline-section { padding: 4rem 0; }
.timeline-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.timeline-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-orange) 0%, #E2E8F0 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}
.timeline-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-num {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 2.5px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.timeline-step.active .timeline-num {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(232,93,33,0.4);
}
.timeline-step-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.timeline-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* CAREER GUIDANCE */
.career-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}
.career-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.career-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.career-card-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #FFF5EE;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.career-card-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.career-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.career-card-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}

/* TOOLS SECTION */
.tools-grid-home {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: start;
}
.tools-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-column: 1 / 4;
}
.tool-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.tool-card:hover {
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.tool-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.tool-name {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}
.tool-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.tool-cta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}
.tool-soon-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #7C3AED;
    background: #F5F3FF;
    border: 1px solid #DDD6FE;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: inline-block;
}
.tools-cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1F3B 0%, #163761 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    grid-column: 4;
    grid-row: 1;
}
.tools-cta-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.tools-cta-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* SCHOLARSHIP CARDS */
.scholarship-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}
.scholarship-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.scholarship-card:hover {
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.scholarship-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #FFF5EE;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-orange);
}
.scholarship-name {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
}
.scholarship-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.scholarship-elig {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: #2563EB;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* FOUNDER / LEADERSHIP SECTION */
.founder-section {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
}
.founder-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.founder-img-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, #061529 100%);
    padding: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.12);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.founder-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 4px);
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.founder-img-card:hover .founder-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}
.founder-img-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.founder-img-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.founder-img-title {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.founder-quote-box {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-orange);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.founder-quote-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    opacity: 0.25;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.5rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
}
.founder-quote-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0;
}
.founder-bullets {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.founder-bullet-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}
.founder-bullet-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFF5EE;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.founder-bullet-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.founder-bullet-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .founder-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .founder-img {
        height: 360px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .founder-img {
        height: 300px;
    }
    .founder-bullets {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* WHY CAREER EDUCATION SERVICES */
.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.why-img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    object-fit: cover;
    height: 460px;
}
.why-points {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
}
.why-point {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.why-check {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #DCFCE7;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: #16A34A;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}
.why-point-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.why-point-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.testimonials-track {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}
.testimonial-stars { display: flex; gap: 0.2rem; color: #F59E0B; }
.testimonial-content {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    flex: 1;
}
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; }
.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-navy);
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-name { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-navy); }
.testimonial-course { font-size: 0.775rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

/* BLOG ARTICLES */
.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.article-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.article-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
}
.article-img-wrap {
    height: 160px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    position: relative;
}
.article-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.article-card:hover .article-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.article-cat-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.6rem;
    left: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.article-body {
    padding: 1rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.article-date {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.article-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.article-read-more {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* FAQ ACCORDION */
.faq-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.faq-item {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 1rem;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--color-orange); }
.faq-question.active { color: var(--color-orange); }
.faq-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    color: var(--color-navy);
}
.faq-question.active .faq-icon {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: white;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-answer {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}
.faq-answer.active { display: block; }

/* FINAL CTA SECTION */
.final-cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1F3B 0%, #0F2744 60%, #112D54 100%);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.final-cta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.final-cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.final-cta-title span { color: var(--color-orange); }
.final-cta-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.final-cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.final-form-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.final-form-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ADMISSIONS OPEN SECTION */
.admissions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
.admission-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.admission-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.admission-college-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.admission-location {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}
.admission-status-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #16A34A;
    background: #DCFCE7;
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.admission-deadline {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: #DC2626;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.admission-footer {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

/* RESPONSIVE — HOMEPAGE SECTIONS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .search-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .dual-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .quick-query-card { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
    .specific-search-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .specific-search-img { max-height: 200px; min-height: auto; display: none; }
    .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .trust-item:nth-child(3) { border-right: none; }
    .category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .college-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .career-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .tools-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .tools-grid-home { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tools-cta-card { grid-column: auto; grid-row: auto; }
    .scholarship-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .why-grid { gap: 2.5rem; }
    .testimonials-track { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .final-cta-grid { gap: 2.5rem; }
    .compare-banner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .bscc-mini-card { display: none; }
    .timeline-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .timeline-steps::before { display: none; }
    .admissions-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .hero-grid { gap: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
    .hero-image-col { order: -1; }
    .hero-img { max-height: 280px; border-radius: 0; width: 100%; }
    .hero-h1 { font-size: 1.85rem; }
    .hero-cta-row { gap: 0.65rem; }
    .hero-cta-row .btn { flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
    .quick-actions-inner { gap: 0.35rem; }
    .quick-action-pill { font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem; }
    .search-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; }
    .trust-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
    .trust-item:nth-child(3) { border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
    .trust-item:nth-child(4) { border-right: none; }
    .trust-item:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 1 / -1; border-right: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
    .category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .course-card-h { flex: 0 0 175px; }
    .college-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .career-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .tools-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .tools-cta-card { display: none; }
    .scholarship-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-img { height: 240px; }
    .why-points { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testimonials-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .final-cta-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .bscc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .bscc-img-col { display: none; }
    .bscc-features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .elig-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .admissions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .query-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .compare-banner { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .dual-section { display: block; }
    .quick-query-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .specific-search-content { padding: 1.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .section-title { font-size: 1.35rem; }
    .hero-h1 { font-size: 1.65rem; }
    .hero-trust-chips { gap: 0.35rem; }
    .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .trust-item { border-right: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
    .trust-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .category-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tools-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .career-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .final-cta-btns { flex-direction: column; }
    .final-cta-btns .btn { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
    .hero-cta-row .btn-outline { display: none; }
    .bscc-cta-row { flex-direction: column; }
    .bscc-cta-row .btn { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
    .timeline-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
}

/* FOOTER */

.site-footer {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem 0;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.footer-main-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-nav-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.footer-nav-list a {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    padding-left: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DESKTOP MEGA MENU & DROPDOWN NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-item-dropdown {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.4rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link svg.dropdown-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .nav-link svg.dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-item-dropdown:hover > .nav-link {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}
.nav-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    left: 0.4rem;
    right: 0.4rem;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Standard Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 250px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.12);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: var(--color-royal);
    padding-left: 1.45rem;
}

.dropdown-link .dropdown-link-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.dropdown-badge {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: #DBEAFE;
    color: #1E40AF;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Mega Menu Dropdown Structure */
.nav-item-mega {
    position: static;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPACT PREMIUM MEGA MENU (420-480px max-height, 1200-1280px max-width, Centered)
   ========================================================================== */
.mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1240px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
    border-top: 2px solid #2563EB;
    border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.18), 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.22s;
    z-index: 1050;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.nav-item-mega:hover .mega-menu,
.nav-item-mega:focus-within .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.mega-compact-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    max-height: 480px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Mega Header: Discovery Hub Header */
.mega-compact-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #F8FAFC, #FFFFFF);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.mega-header-title-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.mega-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #2563EB;
    border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
    border-radius: 9999px;
}

.mega-header-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.mega-heading {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0C2340;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mega-subtext {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0;
}

.mega-header-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.mega-meta-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
}

/* 3-Column Body Grid */
.mega-compact-body-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.35fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.75rem;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.mega-body-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.mega-col-heading {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    color: #0C2340;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.mega-col-heading-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #2563EB;
}

/* Column 1: Popular Courses List */
.mega-popular-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
}

.mega-course-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.55rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.16s ease;
}

.mega-course-card:hover {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    border-color: #BFDBFE;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.mega-course-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.16s ease;
}

.mega-course-card:hover .mega-course-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.icon-tech { background: #EFF6FF; color: #2563EB; }
.icon-it { background: #EEF2FF; color: #4F46E5; }
.icon-mgmt { background: #F0FDF4; color: #16A34A; }
.icon-pharma { background: #ECFDF5; color: #059669; }
.icon-nursing { background: #FFF1F2; color: #E11D48; }
.icon-agri { background: #FEFCE8; color: #CA8A04; }
.icon-hotel { background: #F5F3FF; color: #7C3AED; }

.mega-course-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mega-course-name {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #0F172A;
    line-height: 1.2;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.mega-course-card:hover .mega-course-name {
    color: #2563EB;
}

.mega-course-desc {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.2;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Column 2: Stream Category Pills */
.mega-streams-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
}

.mega-locations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.mega-stream-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.42rem 0.65rem;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: #334155;
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.mega-stream-pill:hover {
    background: #2563EB;
    border-color: #2563EB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
}

.stream-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #2563EB;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
}

.mega-stream-pill:hover .stream-dot {
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.stream-title {
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Quick Actions Box in College Mega Menu */
.mega-quick-actions-card {
    margin-top: auto;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
}

.mega-quick-actions-title {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.mega-quick-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mega-quick-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2563EB;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.mega-quick-link:hover {
    color: #1D4ED8;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Column 3: Conversion Card */
.mega-col-cta {
    justify-content: stretch;
}

.mega-conversion-card {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0C2340 0%, #163761 100%);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mega-cta-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
    color: #93C5FD;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mega-cta-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.mega-cta-desc {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.mega-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.mega-btn-primary {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: #2563EB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.16s ease;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.mega-btn-primary:hover {
    background: #1D4ED8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.mega-btn-whatsapp {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.18);
    color: #4ADE80;
    border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.35);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.16s ease;
}

.mega-btn-whatsapp:hover {
    background: #16A34A;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #16A34A;
}

.mega-btn-secondary {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.16s ease;
}

.mega-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.mega-compact-bottom-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.mega-bottom-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mega-bottom-info {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748B;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.mega-bottom-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10B981;
}

.mega-bottom-link-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #2563EB;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.mega-bottom-link-cta:hover {
    color: #1D4ED8;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.mega-bottom-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mega-counsellor-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #475569;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.mega-counsellor-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: #2563EB;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.mega-counsellor-btn:hover {
    background: #2563EB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #2563EB;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE HEADER FOLLOW BUTTON & SOCIAL POPUP MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.header-follow-btn {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-follow-btn:hover, .header-follow-btn:active {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Social Media Popup Modal */
.social-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 10000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

.social-modal-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    max-width: 440px;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.9) translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.social-modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0C2340 0%, #163761 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.social-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: none;
    color: white;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.social-modal-close:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.social-modal-body {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    max-height: 70vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.social-item-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-item-row:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.social-item-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.social-icon-box {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.social-icon-box.instagram { background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%); }
.social-icon-box.youtube { background: #FF0000; }
.social-icon-box.facebook { background: #1877F2; }
.social-icon-box.whatsapp { background: #25D366; }
.social-icon-box.telegram { background: #229ED9; }
.social-icon-box.linkedin { background: #0A66C2; }

.social-name {
    font-weight: 750;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.social-handle {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.social-action-badge {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: white;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE DRAWER ACCORDION NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.drawer-accordion-btn {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    color: var(--color-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-accordion-btn:hover, .drawer-accordion-btn.active {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.drawer-accordion-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.drawer-accordion-btn.active .drawer-accordion-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.drawer-accordion-content {
    display: none;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.drawer-accordion-content.active {
    display: block;
}

.drawer-sub-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem 0.65rem 2.25rem;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-sub-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: #EFF6FF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS & 2-COLUMN MOBILE FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .hero-heading {
        font-size: 2.75rem;
    }
    .hero-visual-box {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .college-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .course-cat-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .quick-enquiry-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .tools-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .updates-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .footer-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .footer-col-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .top-bar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .nav-menu {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .header-actions .btn {
        display: none;
    }
    .header-follow-btn {
        display: inline-flex;
    }
    .hamburger-btn {
        display: flex;
    }
    .search-panel-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .search-panel-btn-wrap {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
    .bscc-banner-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .course-cat-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body {
        padding-bottom: 65px; /* Space for mobile sticky bottom bar */
    }
    .mobile-bottom-bar {
        display: flex;
    }
    .floating-whatsapp-btn {
        bottom: 75px;
        right: 15px;
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
    .container {
        padding-left: 1rem;
        padding-right: 1rem;
    }
    .section-padding {
        padding: 2.5rem 0;
    }
    .hero-wrapper {
        padding: 2rem 0 4.5rem 0;
    }
    .hero-heading {
        font-size: 2.15rem;
    }
    .hero-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .hero-stat-card {
        display: none;
    }
    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-cta-group .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .search-panel-section {
        margin-top: -2.5rem;
    }
    .search-panel-card {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }
    .search-panel-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .course-cat-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .course-cat-card {
        padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
    }
    .course-cat-icon {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .college-card-grid, .cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .bscc-features-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .tools-inner-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .blogs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    /* 2-COLUMN BALANCED MOBILE FOOTER */
    .footer-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .footer-col-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
    .footer-col-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    .footer-nav-list {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .footer-bottom-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-heading {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }
    .hero-trust-row {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .tools-inner-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .college-card-footer, .card-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .header-inner {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .brand-logo img {
        height: 38px;
    }
    .header-follow-btn {
        padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE ONLY OPTIMIZATIONS (320px to 767px)
   CRITICAL: Desktop styles (768px+) are 100% UNTOUCHED
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* 1. Mobile Swipe Track (Horizontal Slider with 15-20% preview) */
    .mobile-swipe-track {
        display: flex !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
        padding-bottom: 1rem !important;
        padding-left: 0.25rem !important;
        padding-right: 1.5rem !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }
    .mobile-swipe-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .mobile-swipe-track > * {
        flex: 0 0 82% !important;
        width: 82% !important;
        max-width: 82% !important;
        scroll-snap-align: start !important;
    }

    .mobile-swipe-track > .full-width-card {
        flex: 0 0 92% !important;
        width: 92% !important;
    }

    /* 2. University Logo Infinite Marquee */
    .mobile-marquee-container {
        overflow: hidden !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        position: relative !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0.75rem 0 !important;
    }
    .mobile-marquee-track {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 2rem !important;
        animation: marqueeScroll 20s linear infinite !important;
    }
    .mobile-marquee-track:hover,
    .mobile-marquee-track:active {
        animation-play-state: paused !important;
    }
    .mobile-marquee-item {
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        height: 48px !important;
        padding: 0.25rem 1rem !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #E2E8F0) !important;
    }
    .mobile-marquee-item img {
        max-height: 32px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        object-fit: contain !important;
    }

    @keyframes marqueeScroll {
        0% { transform: translateX(0); }
        100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    }

    /* 3. Compact College Cards on Mobile */
    .college-card-v, .college-card {
        padding: 0.85rem !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }
    .college-card-v .college-card-desc,
    .college-card-v .college-extra-info,
    .college-card .college-extra-info {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .college-card-img-wrap {
        height: 120px !important;
    }

    /* 4. Hero Section Mobile Optimization */
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 1rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 2rem !important;
    }
    .hero-h1 {
        font-size: 1.85rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }
    .hero-description {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
    }
    .hero-image-col {
        margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
    }
    .hero-image-wrapper img {
        max-height: 240px !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
    }
    .hero-stat-badge {
        scale: 0.85 !important;
    }

    /* 5. Mobile Canvas Layer */
    #hero-network-canvas {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
        z-index: 0 !important;
        opacity: 0.65 !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL MARQUEE STYLES (Desktop & Mobile Infinite Loop)
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-marquee-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
}
.mobile-marquee-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    animation: marqueeScroll 25s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}
.mobile-marquee-track:hover,
.mobile-marquee-track:active {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
.mobile-marquee-item {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 46px;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.25rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #E2E8F0);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1E3A8A;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.mobile-marquee-item img {
    max-height: 30px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2-ROW OPPOSITE DUAL MARQUEE FOR COURSE CATEGORIES (Mobile Only)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .category-grid.mobile-hide {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .cat-marquee-wrapper {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1.25rem !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 0 !important;
    }
    
    .cat-marquee-row {
        overflow: hidden !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        position: relative !important;
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 4%, black 96%, transparent) !important;
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 4%, black 96%, transparent) !important;
    }

    .cat-marquee-track-left {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        animation: catMarqueeLeft 25s linear infinite !important;
        will-change: transform !important;
    }

    .cat-marquee-track-right {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
        animation: catMarqueeRight 25s linear infinite !important;
        will-change: transform !important;
    }

    .cat-marquee-track-left:hover,
    .cat-marquee-track-left:active,
    .cat-marquee-track-right:hover,
    .cat-marquee-track-right:active {
        animation-play-state: paused !important;
    }

    .cat-marquee-row .category-card {
        flex: 0 0 270px !important;
        width: 270px !important;
        max-width: 270px !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        display: inline-block !important;
        vertical-align: top !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cat-marquee-wrapper {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

@keyframes catMarqueeLeft {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes catMarqueeRight {
    0% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2-LINE NETWORK EFFECT FOR PROCESS TIMELINE STEPS (Mobile & Desktop)
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-steps {
    position: relative;
}

/* Dual Connecting Lines (Network Effect) */
.timeline-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: calc(50% - 3px);
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E85D21 0%, #2563EB 50%, #E85D21 100%);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.timeline-steps::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: calc(50% + 3px);
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) 0%, rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.4) 50%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) 100%);
    border-right: 1px dashed rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.7);
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Step Circles styling */
.timeline-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-num {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.15), 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-step.active .timeline-num {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E85D21, #C2410C) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.4), 0 0 0 4px rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Horizontal alignment for Desktop (min-width: 768px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-steps::before {
        top: 28px;
        bottom: auto;
        left: 10%;
        right: 10%;
        width: auto;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E85D21 0%, #2563EB 50%, #E85D21 100%);
    }
    .timeline-steps::after {
        top: 34px;
        bottom: auto;
        left: 10%;
        right: 10%;
        width: auto;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) 0%, rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.4) 50%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) 100%);
        border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.7);
        border-right: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE HERO & QUICK ACTIONS REDESIGN (Single Line Swipe / Auto-Loop)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    /* Hero CTA Row full width stack */
    .hero-cta-row {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .hero-cta-row .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
    }

    /* Trust Chips Single Line Horizontal Swipe Track */
    .hero-trust-chips {
        display: flex !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem !important;
        gap: 0.6rem !important;
        margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
    }
    .hero-trust-chips::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .hero-trust-chip {
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
        scroll-snap-align: start !important;
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        border: 1.5px solid #DBEAFE !important;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        color: #1E3A8A !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
    }

    /* Quick Actions Bar Single Line Horizontal Swipe Track */
    .quick-actions-bar {
        padding: 0.85rem 0 !important;
        background: #0B1F3B !important;
    }
    .quick-actions-inner {
        display: flex !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
        gap: 0.65rem !important;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem !important;
    }
    .quick-actions-inner::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .quick-action-pill {
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
        scroll-snap-align: start !important;
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
        border-radius: 25px !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 0.45rem !important;
        font-weight: 500 !important;
    }
    .quick-action-pill:active {
        background: #E85D21 !important;
        border-color: #E85D21 !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ENHANCED 2-LINE VERTICAL NETWORK EFFECT FOR PROCESS TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .timeline-steps {
        position: relative !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 0 !important;
    }

    /* Left Network Line (Orange Gradient) */
    .timeline-steps::before {
        content: '' !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 15px !important;
        bottom: 15px !important;
        left: calc(50% - 15px) !important;
        width: 3px !important;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E85D21 0%, #2563EB 50%, #E85D21 100%) !important;
        border-radius: 3px !important;
        z-index: 0 !important;
        opacity: 0.9 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(232, 93, 33, 0.4) !important;
    }

    /* Right Network Line (Blue Dashed Glowing Line) */
    .timeline-steps::after {
        content: '' !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 15px !important;
        bottom: 15px !important;
        left: calc(50% + 12px) !important;
        width: 3px !important;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2563EB 0%, #E85D21 50%, #2563EB 100%) !important;
        border-radius: 3px !important;
        border-right: 1.5px dashed #60A5FA !important;
        z-index: 0 !important;
        opacity: 0.9 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) !important;
    }

    .timeline-num {
        width: 52px !important;
        height: 52px !important;
        line-height: 48px !important;
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
        border-width: 2px !important;
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 2 !important;
        margin: 0 auto 0.75rem auto !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE FOOTER REDESIGN (Proper Spacing & Clean 2-Column Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .site-footer {
        padding-top: 2rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 5rem !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    }

    .footer-main-grid {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 1.75rem 1.25rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .footer-col-brand {
        grid-column: span 2 !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
        padding-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    }

    .footer-col-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        color: #0B1F3B !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
        border-bottom: 2px solid #E85D21 !important;
        display: inline-block !important;
    }

    .footer-nav-list {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0.55rem !important;
    }

    .footer-nav-list a {
        font-size: 0.84rem !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
        color: #475569 !important;
        word-wrap: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    }

    .footer-main-grid > div:last-child {
        grid-column: span 2 !important;
        border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
        padding-top: 1.25rem !important;
        margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
    }
}

/* Ensure all orange buttons have crisp white text */
.btn-orange, .btn-orange:hover, .btn-orange:focus, .btn-orange:active {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS AUTO-SLIDE MARQUEE (Mobile Only Infinite Auto-Run)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .testimonials-track {
        display: flex !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        position: relative !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 0 !important;
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 3%, black 97%, transparent) !important;
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 3%, black 97%, transparent) !important;
    }

    .testimonial-marquee-inner {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        gap: 1.1rem !important;
        animation: testimonialMarquee 26s linear infinite !important;
        will-change: transform !important;
    }

    .testimonial-marquee-inner:hover,
    .testimonial-marquee-inner:active {
        animation-play-state: paused !important;
    }

    .testimonials-track .testimonial-card {
        flex: 0 0 290px !important;
        width: 290px !important;
        max-width: 290px !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        display: inline-block !important;
        vertical-align: top !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-marquee-inner {
        display: flex !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

@keyframes testimonialMarquee {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOUNTAIN WAVE SVG NETWORK WIRE FOR PROCESS STEPS (Mobile Only)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .timeline-steps {
        position: relative !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 0 !important;
    }
    .timeline-steps::before,
    .timeline-steps::after {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .timeline-svg-wire {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        z-index: 0 !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
    }
    .timeline-step {
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 2 !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-svg-wire {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE HOMEPAGE — PART 1 OF 3 (Career Education Services)
   Strict Mobile Architecture: 320px - 767px (Primary: 390px)
   Desktop (>= 768px) strictly unaffected
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Desktop vs Mobile Container Toggles */
.desktop-only-homepage {
    display: none !important;
}

.mobile-only-homepage {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-only-homepage {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .desktop-only-homepage {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

.mobile-p1-wrapper,
.mobile-p2-wrapper,
.mobile-p3-wrapper {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .mobile-header-apply-btn {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Hide old orange header button globally */
.header-actions .btn-orange {
    display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .header-follow-btn {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-header-apply-btn {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        background: #1D4ED8;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-decoration: none;
        border: none;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.35);
        transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
        min-height: 38px;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .mobile-header-apply-btn:active {
        background: #1E40AF;
        transform: scale(0.98);
    }

    .site-header .header-inner {
        height: 64px !important;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .brand-logo img {
        height: 42px !important;
        max-height: 42px !important;
    }
}

/* Base Mobile Wrapper & Part 1 Styles (Applies universally to mobile & desktop container) */
.mobile-p1-wrapper {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    color: #0F172A;
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       HERO SECTION (Royal Navy Blue Modern Theme)
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-hero-section {
        position: relative;
        background: #0B2240;
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem 2rem 1rem;
        border-bottom-left-radius: 28px;
        border-bottom-right-radius: 28px;
        overflow: hidden;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.18);
    }

    .mob-hero-bg {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
        opacity: 0.12;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .mob-hero-overlay {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.92) 0%, rgba(15, 42, 77, 0.98) 100%);
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .mob-hero-content {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .mob-hero-eyebrow {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.4rem;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
        border-radius: 9999px;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
        font-size: 0.725rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #93C5FD;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
        backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }

    .mob-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
        font-weight: 850;
        line-height: 1.18;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    }

    .mob-highlight-blue {
        color: #38BDF8;
        display: inline;
    }

    .mob-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.875rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
        max-width: 340px;
        margin: 0 auto 1.1rem auto;
    }

    /* 3 Trust Points */
    .mob-hero-trust-row {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
    }

    .mob-trust-item {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #E0F2FE;
    }

    .mob-trust-item svg {
        color: #38BDF8;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Student Visual */
    .mob-hero-student-wrapper {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 350px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        overflow: hidden;
        margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
        box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }

    .mob-hero-script-tag {
        position: absolute;
        top: 10px;
        right: 12px;
        font-family: 'Segoe Script', 'Brush Script MT', cursive, sans-serif;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
        z-index: 3;
        transform: rotate(-3deg);
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .mob-hero-student-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        display: block;
        object-fit: cover;
        aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.2;
    }

    .mob-hero-floating-badge {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 12px;
        right: 12px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
        color: #0B2240;
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.45rem;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        z-index: 3;
    }

    .mob-hero-floating-badge .badge-icon {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        background: #1D4ED8;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .mob-hero-floating-badge .badge-text {
        text-align: left;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .mob-hero-floating-badge .badge-text strong {
        font-size: 0.675rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #0B2240;
        line-height: 1.1;
    }

    .mob-hero-floating-badge .badge-text span {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        color: #475569;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* CTAs Group */
    .mob-hero-cta-group {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 350px;
        gap: 0.65rem;
    }

    .mob-btn-primary {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 52px;
        background: #1D4ED8;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 750;
        border-radius: 14px;
        text-decoration: none;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.4);
        transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .mob-btn-primary:active {
        transform: scale(0.98);
        background: #1E40AF;
    }

    .mob-btn-arrow {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

    .mob-btn-primary:active .mob-btn-arrow {
        transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    .mob-btn-secondary {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 48px;
        background: #FFFFFF;
        color: #1E3A8A !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        border-radius: 14px;
        text-decoration: none;
        border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
        transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .mob-btn-secondary:active {
        background: #F1F5F9;
        transform: scale(0.98);
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       2. QUICK ACTIONS (3 Compact Equal-Width Cards)
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-quick-actions-section {
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem 0.5rem 1rem;
    }

    .mob-quick-actions-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .mob-action-card {
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
        border-radius: 14px;
        padding: 0.85rem 0.4rem;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        text-decoration: none;
        color: #0F172A;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.03);
        transition: transform 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
        min-height: 104px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .mob-action-card:active {
        transform: scale(0.96);
        border-color: #3B82F6;
        background: #F8FAFC;
    }

    .mob-action-icon-box {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        background: #EFF6FF;
        color: #1D4ED8;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    }

    .mob-action-card-text strong {
        display: block;
        font-size: 0.775rem;
        font-weight: 750;
        color: #0F172A;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    }

    .mob-action-card-text span {
        display: block;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        color: #64748B;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       3. FIND MY COLLEGE (MAIN CONVERSION COMPONENT)
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-find-section {
        padding: 1rem 1rem 1.25rem 1rem;
    }

    .mob-find-card {
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border: 1.5px solid #DBEAFE;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
    }

    .mob-find-header {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    }

    .mob-find-header-icon {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        border-radius: 14px;
        background: #EFF6FF;
        color: #2563EB;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
    }

    .mob-find-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        font-weight: 850;
        color: #0F172A;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .mob-find-sub {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        color: #64748B;
        margin: 0.15rem 0 0 0;
        font-weight: 500;
    }

    .mob-find-fields-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 0.85rem 0.65rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    }

    @media (max-width: 360px) {
        .mob-find-fields-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
    }

    .mob-input-field {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        min-width: 0;
    }

    .mob-field-label {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #334155;
    }

    .mob-field-icon {
        color: #2563EB;
        display: inline-flex;
    }

    .mob-select-wrapper {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .mob-select-control {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 46px;
        padding: 0.55rem 1.8rem 0.55rem 0.75rem;
        font-size: 0.825rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #0F172A;
        background-color: #F8FAFC;
        border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
        border-radius: 10px;
        appearance: none;
        outline: none;
        transition: all 0.15s ease;
        text-overflow: ellipsis;
        white-space: nowrap;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .mob-select-control:focus {
        border-color: #2563EB;
        background-color: #FFFFFF;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
    }

    .mob-select-arrow {
        position: absolute;
        right: 0.65rem;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        pointer-events: none;
        color: #64748B;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .mob-btn-submit {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 52px;
        background: #1D4ED8;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 750;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 14px;
        cursor: pointer;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.35);
        transition: all 0.2s ease;
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .mob-btn-submit:active {
        transform: scale(0.98);
        background: #1E40AF;
    }

    .mob-find-trust-footer {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
        font-size: 0.725rem;
        color: #64748B;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .mob-trust-pill {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.25rem;
    }

    .mob-trust-pill svg {
        color: #16A34A;
    }

    .mob-divider-dot {
        color: #CBD5E1;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       4. FOUNDER SECTION (HIGH POSITIONED)
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-founder-section {
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem 1.25rem 1rem;
    }

    .mob-founder-card {
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.15rem;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .mob-founder-visual-wrap {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        height: 420px;
        margin: 0 auto 0.85rem auto;
        border-radius: 18px;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.12);
        border: 2px solid #DBEAFE;
        background: #F1F5F9;
    }

    .mob-founder-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: top center;
        display: block;
    }

    .mob-founder-office-badge {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 10px;
        left: 10px;
        background: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.88);
        color: #FFFFFF;
        font-size: 0.685rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
        border-radius: 9999px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }

    .mob-founder-details {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .mob-founder-tag {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        background: #EFF6FF;
        color: #1D4ED8;
        border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
        border-radius: 9999px;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
        font-size: 0.725rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        width: fit-content;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .mob-founder-header-block {
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .mob-founder-name {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        font-weight: 850;
        color: #0F172A;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin: 0 0 0.2rem 0;
    }

    .mob-founder-title {
        font-size: 0.785rem;
        font-weight: 650;
        color: #1D4ED8;
        display: block;
    }

    .mob-founder-mission-text {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
        color: #475569;
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .mob-founder-credentials {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.45rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        background: #F8FAFC;
        padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
        border-radius: 12px;
        border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    }

    .mob-fcred-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.45rem;
        font-size: 0.785rem;
        font-weight: 650;
        color: #1E293B;
    }

    .mob-founder-quote-box {
        background: #F0F9FF;
        border-left: 3.5px solid #0284C7;
        border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
        padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        position: relative;
    }

    .mob-quote-mark {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
        line-height: 1;
        font-family: Georgia, serif;
        color: #0284C7;
        display: block;
        height: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .mob-quote-copy {
        font-size: 0.825rem;
        font-style: italic;
        color: #0C4A6E;
        line-height: 1.4;
        margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .mob-quote-author {
        display: block;
        font-size: 0.725rem;
        font-weight: 750;
        color: #0369A1;
    }

    .mob-founder-sig-block {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding-top: 0.65rem;
        border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    }

    .mob-founder-sig-label {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        color: #64748B;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       5. CREDIBILITY STATS (2 x 2 Compact Metric Cards)
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-stats-section {
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem 1.25rem 1rem;
    }

    .mob-stats-card {
        background: #0B2240;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.16);
    }

    .mob-stats-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }

    .mob-stat-item {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
        border-radius: 14px;
        padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem;
        text-align: center;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .mob-stat-icon {
        color: #38BDF8;
        margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }

    .mob-stat-value {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        font-weight: 850;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        line-height: 1.1;
        margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    }

    .mob-stat-label {
        font-size: 0.725rem;
        color: #93C5FD;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .mob-stats-cms-note {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        font-size: 0.675rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        margin-top: 0.85rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       6. WHY CHOOSE US (2 x 2 Benefit Grid)
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-why-section {
        padding: 1rem 1rem 1.25rem 1rem;
    }

    .mob-why-header {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    }

    .mob-why-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        font-weight: 850;
        color: #0F172A;
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .mob-why-sub {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        color: #64748B;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .mob-why-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .mob-why-card {
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.03);
    }

    .mob-why-icon-box {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        background: #EFF6FF;
        color: #2563EB;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .mob-why-item-title {
        font-size: 0.825rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #0F172A;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .mob-why-item-desc {
        font-size: 0.685rem;
        color: #64748B;
        line-height: 1.35;
        margin: 0;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       7. PART 1 CLOSING CTA
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-closing-cta-section {
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem 2rem 1rem;
    }

    .mob-closing-cta-card {
        background: #0B2240;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        text-align: center;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.2);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .mob-closing-decor-icon {
        color: #38BDF8;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .mob-closing-motto {
        font-family: 'Segoe Script', 'Brush Script MT', cursive, sans-serif;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        color: #BAE6FD;
    }

    .mob-closing-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        font-weight: 850;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    }

    .mob-closing-sub {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
        color: #CBD5E1;
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .mob-closing-btn {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 50px;
        background: #FFFFFF;
        color: #1D4ED8 !important;
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        border-radius: 12px;
        text-decoration: none;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .mob-closing-btn:active {
        background: #F1F5F9;
        transform: scale(0.98);
    }

    .mob-closing-timer-note {
        font-size: 0.725rem;
        color: #94A3B8;
        margin-top: 0.65rem;
    }

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Responsive Adjustments for Extra Small Screens (320px - 360px)
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .mob-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    }

    .mob-quick-actions-grid {
        gap: 0.35rem !important;
    }

    .mob-action-card {
        padding: 0.65rem 0.25rem !important;
    }

    .mob-action-card-text strong {
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    }

    .mob-find-fields-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .mob-why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .mob-founder-signature-block {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .mob-founder-name-text {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE HOMEPAGE — PART 2 OF 3 (Career Education Services)
   Continuous Visual Language from Part 1:
   Deep Navy Blue (#0B2240), Royal Blue (#1D4ED8), Bright Blue (#38BDF8),
   White (#FFFFFF), Soft Slate (#F8FAFC, #F1F5F9), Radius 16px-20px.
   Target: 320px - 767px (Primary 390px)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Base Mobile Part 2 Wrapper */
.mobile-p2-wrapper {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100vw !important;
        overflow-x: hidden !important;
        background-color: #F8FAFC;
        color: #0F172A;
        font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
        padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    /* Common Section Spacing & Headers */
    .mob-section-header-center {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
        padding: 0 0.5rem;
    }

    .mob-section-header-flex {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: flex-end;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .mob-badge-tag {
        display: inline-block;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        letter-spacing: 0.8px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: #1D4ED8;
        background: #EFF6FF;
        border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
        border-radius: 9999px;
        margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    }

    .mob-section-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        font-weight: 850;
        color: #0F172A;
        line-height: 1.25;
        letter-spacing: -0.4px;
        margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
    }

    .mob-blue-highlight {
        color: #1D4ED8;
    }

    .mob-section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.825rem;
        color: #64748B;
        line-height: 1.45;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .mob-view-all-link {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.25rem;
        font-size: 0.775rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #1D4ED8;
        text-decoration: none;
        white-space: nowrap;
        padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       1. OUR EDUCATION NETWORK & ECOSYSTEM VISUAL
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-network-section {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1.25rem 1rem;
    }

    .mob-ecosystem-card {
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border: 1.5px solid #DBEAFE;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 1.25rem 0.85rem;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.06);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    }

    .mob-ecosystem-decor-bg {
        position: absolute;
        top: -40px;
        right: -40px;
        width: 140px;
        height: 140px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.6) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .mob-ecosystem-headline-row {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.4rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
        padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .mob-ecosystem-subhead {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #0F172A;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    }

    .mob-ecosystem-motto {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        color: #1D4ED8;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* Flow Nodes with Smooth Horizontal Scroll */
    .mob-ecosystem-flow-row {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scrollbar-width: none;
        gap: 0.4rem;
        padding: 0.25rem 0 0.75rem 0;
    }

    .mob-ecosystem-flow-row::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .mob-eco-node {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        min-width: 82px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .mob-eco-avatar-ring {
        position: relative;
        width: 54px;
        height: 54px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        padding: 2.5px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB 0%, #60A5FA 100%);
        margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
    }

    .mob-eco-avatar-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        border-radius: 50%;
        object-fit: cover;
        display: block;
        background: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .mob-eco-node-pulse {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 13px;
        height: 13px;
        background: #10B981;
        border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
        border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .mob-eco-icon-ring {
        width: 54px;
        height: 54px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
    }

    .mob-eco-arrow {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-top: -1.2rem;
        opacity: 0.7;
    }

    .mob-eco-node-title {
        font-size: 0.725rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #0F172A;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .mob-eco-node-desc {
        font-size: 0.625rem;
        color: #64748B;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin-top: 0.15rem;
    }

    /* Pan India Presence Banner */
    .mob-eco-pan-badge {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        background: #F8FAFC;
        border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
        margin-top: 0.25rem;
    }

    .mob-pan-left {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .mob-pan-left strong {
        display: block;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #0F172A;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .mob-pan-left span {
        display: block;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        color: #64748B;
    }

    .mob-pan-right {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        font-size: 0.685rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #047857;
        background: #ECFDF5;
        border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
        border-radius: 9999px;
    }

    /* Pan India Presence Map Card in Mobile Ecosystem */
    .mob-map-card {
        background: #F8FAFC;
        border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 0.95rem 0.75rem;
        margin-top: 0.75rem;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    }

    .mob-map-card-head {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #EDF2F7;
    }

    .mob-map-tag {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        font-weight: 750;
        color: #1D4ED8;
        background: #EFF6FF;
        border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
        padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
        border-radius: 9999px;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .mob-map-embed-wrap {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0.25rem 0;
    }

    .mob-map-chips-row {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        margin-top: 0.75rem;
    }

    .mob-cov-chip {
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
        border-radius: 9999px;
        padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
        font-size: 0.725rem;
        font-weight: 750;
        color: #1E40AF;
        box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       2. NETWORK STATS (2 x 2 Compact Light Grid)
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-network-stats-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0.65rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .mob-net-stat-card {
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.03);
    }

    .mob-net-stat-icon {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        background: #EFF6FF;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }

    .mob-net-stat-num {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        font-weight: 850;
        color: #0F172A;
        line-height: 1.1;
        letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    }

    .mob-net-stat-lbl {
        font-size: 0.685rem;
        color: #64748B;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-top: 0.2rem;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       3. NETWORK TABS ([ Colleges ] [ Consultants ] [ Students ])
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-network-tabs-wrapper {
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .mob-net-tabs-nav {
        display: flex;
        background: #E2E8F0;
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 4px;
        gap: 4px;
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .mob-net-tab-btn {
        flex: 1;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        padding: 0.55rem 0.35rem;
        border: none;
        background: transparent;
        color: #475569;
        font-size: 0.775rem;
        font-weight: 750;
        border-radius: 8px;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: all 0.2s ease;
        min-height: 44px;
    }

    .mob-net-tab-btn.active {
        background: #1D4ED8;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
    }

    .mob-net-tab-pane {
        animation: mobFadeIn 0.25s ease;
    }

    @keyframes mobFadeIn {
        from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); }
        to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    .mob-tab-card {
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
        border-radius: 18px;
        padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.05);
    }

    .mob-tab-badge {
        display: inline-block;
        font-size: 0.675rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #1D4ED8;
        background: #EFF6FF;
        border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
        padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
        border-radius: 6px;
        margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }

    .mob-tab-card-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        font-weight: 850;
        color: #0F172A;
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
    }

    .mob-tab-card-desc {
        font-size: 0.785rem;
        color: #64748B;
        line-height: 1.45;
        margin: 0 0 0.85rem 0;
    }

    .mob-tab-highlights-grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.45rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .mob-tab-hl-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.45rem;
        font-size: 0.775rem;
        color: #334155;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .mob-tab-hl-check {
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: #DCFCE7;
        color: #15803D;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .mob-tab-cta-btn {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.45rem;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 48px;
        background: #1D4ED8;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        font-weight: 750;
        border-radius: 12px;
        text-decoration: none;
        box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
        transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .mob-tab-cta-btn:active {
        background: #1E40AF;
        transform: scale(0.98);
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       4. FEATURED COLLEGES (Horizontal Carousel with 15-25% Preview)
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-colleges-section {
        padding: 1.25rem 0 1rem 0;
    }

    .mob-colleges-carousel-track {
        display: flex;
        gap: 0.85rem;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        padding: 0.35rem 1rem 1rem 1rem;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }

    .mob-colleges-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .mob-college-card {
        flex: 0 0 78%;
        max-width: 310px;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
        border-radius: 18px;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.05);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .mob-college-card-media {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        height: 180px;
        background: #0B2240;
    }

    .mob-college-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        display: block;
    }

    .mob-college-tag-badge {
        position: absolute;
        top: 10px;
        left: 10px;
        background: rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.85);
        color: #FFFFFF;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
        border-radius: 6px;
        backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }

    .mob-college-body {
        padding: 0.85rem;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        flex: 1;
    }

    .mob-college-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        font-weight: 850;
        color: #0F172A;
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
    }

    .mob-college-location {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.3rem;
        font-size: 0.725rem;
        color: #64748B;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .mob-college-courses-chip {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        color: #475569;
        background: #F1F5F9;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.55rem;
        border-radius: 6px;
        margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    }

    .mob-college-fee-row {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        font-size: 0.725rem;
        border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
        padding-top: 0.45rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .mob-fee-label {
        color: #64748B;
    }

    .mob-fee-value {
        color: #1D4ED8;
        font-weight: 800;
    }

    .mob-college-actions {
        display: flex;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        margin-top: auto;
    }

    .mob-btn-card-secondary {
        flex: 1;
        min-height: 40px;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
        background: #FFFFFF;
        color: #334155 !important;
        font-size: 0.775rem;
        font-weight: 750;
        border-radius: 10px;
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    .mob-btn-card-primary {
        flex: 1.2;
        min-height: 40px;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        background: #1D4ED8;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        font-size: 0.775rem;
        font-weight: 750;
        border-radius: 10px;
        text-decoration: none;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
    }

    .mob-carousel-hint {
        text-align: center;
        font-size: 0.685rem;
        color: #94A3B8;
        margin-top: -0.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       5. POPULAR COURSES (Mobile Horizontal Quick-Pills)
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-courses-section {
        padding: 0.75rem 0 1rem 0;
    }

    .mob-courses-carousel-track {
        display: flex;
        gap: 0.65rem;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding: 0.25rem 1rem 0.85rem 1rem;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }

    .mob-courses-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .mob-course-pill-card {
        flex: 0 0 115px;
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 0.85rem 0.55rem;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        text-decoration: none;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.03);
        transition: transform 0.15s ease;
    }

    .mob-course-pill-card:active {
        transform: scale(0.96);
    }

    .mob-course-icon-wrap {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        background: #EFF6FF;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
        border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
    }

    .mob-course-name {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        font-weight: 850;
        color: #0F172A;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .mob-course-sub {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        color: #64748B;
        margin-top: 0.15rem;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       6. HOW IT WORKS (4 Simple Steps)
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-how-section {
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    }

    .mob-how-steps-list {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
    }

    .mob-how-step-item {
        display: flex;
        gap: 0.85rem;
        position: relative;
    }

    .mob-step-number-wrap {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .mob-step-num {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: #1D4ED8;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        font-size: 0.825rem;
        font-weight: 850;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.35);
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .mob-step-line {
        width: 2px;
        flex: 1;
        min-height: 28px;
        background: #DBEAFE;
        margin: 4px 0;
    }

    .mob-step-content {
        padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .mob-step-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        font-weight: 850;
        color: #0F172A;
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin: 0.25rem 0 0.25rem 0;
    }

    .mob-step-desc {
        font-size: 0.775rem;
        color: #64748B;
        line-height: 1.45;
        margin: 0;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       7. TESTIMONIALS (Mobile Horizontal Carousel)
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-testimonials-section {
        padding: 1rem 0 1rem 0;
    }

    .mob-testi-carousel-track {
        display: flex;
        gap: 0.85rem;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        padding: 0.35rem 1rem 0.85rem 1rem;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }

    .mob-testi-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .mob-testi-card {
        flex: 0 0 82%;
        max-width: 320px;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
        border-radius: 18px;
        padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
        position: relative;
    }

    .mob-testi-quote-mark {
        font-size: 2rem;
        font-family: Georgia, serif;
        color: #BFDBFE;
        line-height: 1;
        height: 18px;
        margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .mob-testi-text {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        color: #334155;
        line-height: 1.5;
        font-style: italic;
        margin: 0 0 0.85rem 0;
    }

    .mob-testi-student-info {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.65rem;
        border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
        padding-top: 0.65rem;
    }

    .mob-testi-avatar-box {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: #EFF6FF;
        color: #1D4ED8;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
    }

    .mob-testi-name {
        display: block;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #0F172A;
    }

    .mob-testi-meta {
        display: block;
        font-size: 0.685rem;
        color: #64748B;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       8. CONSULTANT NETWORK CTA (Visual Handoff into Part 3)
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .mob-consultant-cta-section {
        padding: 1rem 1rem 1.5rem 1rem;
    }

    .mob-consultant-cta-card {
        background: #0B2240;
        border-radius: 22px;
        padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.22);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .mob-consultant-decor-tag {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        border-radius: 9999px;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
        font-size: 0.685rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #93C5FD;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .mob-consultant-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        font-weight: 850;
        line-height: 1.25;
        color: #FFFFFF;
        margin: 0 0 0.45rem 0;
    }

    .mob-consultant-sub {
        font-size: 0.825rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
        color: #CBD5E1;
        margin: 0 0 1.15rem 0;
    }

    .mob-consultant-benefits-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .mob-c-benefit {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        font-size: 0.725rem;
        color: #E2E8F0;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .mob-c-icon {
        color: #38BDF8;
        font-weight: 800;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .mob-consultant-btn-group {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.65rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .mob-btn-consultant-primary {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.45rem;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 48px;
        background: #1D4ED8;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        font-size: 0.925rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        border-radius: 12px;
        text-decoration: none;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.4);
    }

    .mob-btn-consultant-primary:active {
        background: #1E40AF;
        transform: scale(0.98);
    }

    .mob-btn-consultant-secondary {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 46px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        font-size: 0.875rem;
        font-weight: 750;
        border-radius: 12px;
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    .mob-btn-consultant-secondary:active {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }

    .mob-consultant-microcopy {
        font-size: 0.675rem;
        color: #94A3B8;
        text-align: center;
    }

/* Responsive adjustments for 320px screens */
@media (max-width: 340px) {
    .mob-college-card {
        flex: 0 0 85% !important;
    }
    .mob-testi-card {
        flex: 0 0 88% !important;
    }
    .mob-consultant-benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE HOMEPAGE — PART 3 OF 3 (Career Education Services)
   Continuous Visual Language from Part 1 & Part 2:
   Find Best College, Admission Support, Financing, Opportunities, Updates,
   FAQ Accordions, Contact Cards, Final CTA Banner, and Full Mobile Footer.
   Target: 320px - 767px (Primary 390px)
   ========================================================================== */

.mobile-p3-wrapper {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    color: #0F172A;
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

.mob-p3-section {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
}

/* SECTION 1: FIND YOUR BEST COLLEGE */
.mob-best-college-section {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.mob-p3-find-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #DBEAFE;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
}

/* SECTION 2: ADMISSION SUPPORT 2 x 2 GRID */
.mob-support-2x2-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mob-support-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.1rem 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.15s ease;
}

.mob-support-card:active {
    transform: scale(0.97);
}

.mob-scard-icon-wrap {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
}

.mob-scard-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0F172A;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0;
}

.mob-scard-desc {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
}

/* SECTION 3: EDUCATION FINANCING SUPPORT */
.mob-financing-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.mob-fin-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.06);
}

.mob-fin-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.mob-fin-icon-box {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mob-fin-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.mob-fin-sub {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748B;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.mob-fin-thumb-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    background: #0B2240;
}

.mob-fin-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.mob-fin-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.mob-fin-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: #334155;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.mob-check-ico {
    color: #16A34A;
    font-weight: 800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mob-btn-fin {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 46px;
    background: #1D4ED8;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mob-btn-fin:active {
    background: #1E40AF;
    transform: scale(0.98);
}

/* SECTION 4: LATEST ADMISSION OPPORTUNITIES CAROUSEL */
.mob-opportunities-section {
    padding: 1.25rem 0 1rem 0;
}

.mob-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 0.25rem 1rem 0.85rem 1rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.mob-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.mob-opp-card {
    flex: 0 0 78%;
    max-width: 310px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.mob-opp-thumb-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    background: #0B2240;
}

.mob-opp-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.mob-opp-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.badge-green {
    background: rgba(4, 120, 87, 0.92);
}

.badge-red {
    background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.92);
}

.badge-blue {
    background: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.92);
}

.mob-opp-body {
    padding: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.mob-opp-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0F172A;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
}

.mob-opp-loc {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mob-opp-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.mob-opp-tags span {
    font-size: 0.675rem;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    color: #334155;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.mob-opp-deadline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
    padding-top: 0.45rem;
}

.mob-opp-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* SECTION 5: LATEST UPDATES / NOTIFICATIONS SLIDER */
.mob-updates-section {
    padding: 1rem 0 1.25rem 0;
}

.mob-updates-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 0.25rem 1rem 0.85rem 1rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.mob-updates-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.mob-update-mini-card {
    flex: 0 0 165px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mob-ucard-navy {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2240 0%, #1E3A8A 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mob-ucard-navy a {
    color: #93C5FD;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.mob-ucard-sky {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284C7 0%, #0369A1 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mob-ucard-sky a {
    color: #E0F2FE;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.mob-ucard-coral {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #3B82F6 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mob-ucard-coral a {
    color: #DBEAFE;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.mob-ucard-cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F766E 0%, #0D9488 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mob-ucard-cyan a {
    color: #CCFBF1;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.mob-ucard-info strong {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    line-height: 1.25;
    display: block;
}

.mob-ucard-thumb {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mob-ucard-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.mob-ucard-ico {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* SECTION 6: FAQ ACCORDION */
.mob-faq-accordion-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.mob-faq-item {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mob-faq-item.active {
    border-color: #BFDBFE;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.08);
}

.mob-faq-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #0F172A;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-height: 48px;
}

.mob-faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #1D4ED8;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mob-faq-body {
    padding: 0 1rem 0.95rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.5;
    display: none;
    border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    padding-top: 0.6rem;
}

/* SECTION 7: CONTACT SUPPORT TOUCH CARD */
.mob-contact-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #DBEAFE;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.07);
}

.mob-contact-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.mob-contact-avatar-wrap {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid #2563EB;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.mob-contact-avatar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.mob-contact-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin: 0 0 0.15rem 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.mob-contact-sub {
    font-size: 0.785rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0;
}

.mob-contact-buttons-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.mob-btn-whatsapp-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    background: #25D366;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mob-btn-whatsapp-action:active {
    background: #20BA56;
    transform: scale(0.98);
}

.mob-btn-call-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    background: #1D4ED8;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mob-btn-call-action:active {
    background: #1E40AF;
    transform: scale(0.98);
}

.mob-btn-enquiry-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 46px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #0F172A;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mob-btn-enquiry-action:active {
    background: #F1F5F9;
    transform: scale(0.98);
}

.mob-contact-footer-note {
    font-size: 0.685rem;
    color: #64748B;
    text-align: center;
}

/* SECTION 8: FINAL CLOSING CTA BANNER */
.mob-final-closing-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2240 0%, #1E3A8A 100%);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 34, 64, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mob-final-icon-badge {
    color: #38BDF8;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.mob-final-closing-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.mob-final-closing-sub {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
}

.mob-final-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 50px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #1D4ED8 !important;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mob-final-cta-btn:active {
    background: #F1F5F9;
    transform: scale(0.98);
}

.mob-final-microcopy {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* SECTION 9: FULL MOBILE FOOTER */
.mob-full-footer {
    background: #071526;
    color: #94A3B8;
    padding: 2rem 1rem 84px 1rem; /* 84px safe area so bottom sticky bar never overlaps content */
    border-top: 1px solid #1E293B;
}

.mob-footer-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mob-footer-brand-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.mob-footer-logo-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.mob-footer-logo {
    height: 38px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 180px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.mob-footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #60A5FA;
}

.mob-footer-bio {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
}

.mob-footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-top: 0.45rem;
}

.mob-fsocial-circle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #0F2744;
    border: 1px solid #1E3A8A;
    color: #93C5FD;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mob-fsocial-circle:active {
    background: #1D4ED8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Footer Mobile Accordions */
.mob-footer-accordions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.mob-facc-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #0F2744;
}

.mob-facc-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.mob-facc-arr {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #60A5FA;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.mob-facc-panel {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.mob-facc-panel a {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.15rem 0;
    transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.mob-facc-panel a:active {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Contact Block in Footer */
.mob-footer-contact-block {
    background: #0B1E34;
    border: 1px solid #1E3A8A;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1rem;
}

.mob-footer-contact-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
}

.mob-footer-contact-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.mob-footer-contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.mob-footer-contact-list a {
    color: #93C5FD;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Legal Links & Copyright */
.mob-footer-legal-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #142E4E;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.mob-footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #64748B;
}

.mob-footer-legal-links a {
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.mob-footer-copyright {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #64748B;
}

/* 320px responsive adjustments for Part 3 */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .mob-support-2x2-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .mob-opp-card {
        flex: 0 0 85% !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DESKTOP HOMEPAGE — DESIGN SYSTEM & SECTIONS
   Career Education Services (Production Grade Education Platform)
   Desktop target: 1024px, 1280px, 1440px (Primary), 1920px
   Palette: Deep Navy (#0C2340), Royal Blue (#1A56DB, #2563EB), Sky Blue, White
   Generous section padding: 64px–90px (3.75rem–5.5rem)
   ========================================================================== */

.desk-p1-wrapper,
.desk-p2-wrapper,
.desk-p3-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #FAFCFF;
    color: #1E293B;
    font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.desk-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Base Typography & Global Elements */
.desk-text-blue {
    color: #2563EB;
}

.desk-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.desk-section-h2 {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: #0C2340;
    letter-spacing: -0.7px;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.desk-section-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
}

.desk-section-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.desk-section-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0C2340;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.desk-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0;
}

.desk-view-all-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #1A56DB;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.desk-view-all-link:hover {
    gap: 0.6rem;
    color: #1E40AF;
}

.desk-eyebrow-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #1D4ED8;
    border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.desk-btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    background: #1A56DB;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.32);
}

.desk-btn-primary:hover {
    background: #1548B8;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.4);
}

.desk-btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #1E40AF !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #BFDBFE;
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.desk-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    border-color: #93C5FD;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 1 — 1. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0F6FE 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.desk-hero-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('/images/college-campus1.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.04;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.desk-hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.desk-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 46fr 54fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.75rem;
}

.desk-hero-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.desk-hero-h1 {
    font-size: 3.15rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    line-height: 1.14;
    color: #0C2340;
    letter-spacing: -1.2px;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.desk-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.desk-hero-trust-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
}

.desk-trust-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: #1E293B;
}

.desk-trust-chip-icon {
    color: #2563EB;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.desk-hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.desk-script-better-education {
    font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1E3A8A;
    transform: rotate(-4deg);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

/* Hero Right: Large Meaningful Visual */
.desk-hero-right-visual {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.desk-hero-visual-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.14);
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
    background: #E2E8F0;
}

.desk-hero-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.desk-hero-visual-frame:hover .desk-hero-main-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.desk-hero-visual-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.1) 0%, rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.4) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.desk-hero-badge-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    z-index: 2;
}

.desk-hbadge-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #22C55E;
}

.desk-hero-float-trust {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    left: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    z-index: 2;
}

.desk-hfloat-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #1A56DB;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.desk-hfloat-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.desk-hfloat-title {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0C2340;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.desk-hfloat-sub {
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 1 — 2. FIND MY COLLEGE FORM (Full-Width Roomy Card)
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-find-college-section {
    padding: 1rem 0 2.5rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-match-form-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #DBEAFE;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.07);
}

.desk-form-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.desk-form-header-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #1A56DB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.desk-form-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0C2340;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}

.desk-form-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0;
}

.desk-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.desk-input-field {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.desk-input-field:hover,
.desk-input-field:focus-within {
    border-color: transparent;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.desk-field-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.desk-field-label svg {
    color: #2563EB;
}

.desk-select-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.desk-select-control {
    width: 100%;
    height: 32px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0F172A;
    appearance: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0 1.25rem 0 0;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.desk-select-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: #64748B;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.desk-form-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    height: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: #1A56DB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.32);
}

.desk-form-submit-btn:hover {
    background: #1548B8;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.4);
}

.desk-form-microcopy {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: #64748B;
}

.desk-micro-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.desk-micro-item svg {
    color: #1A56DB;
}

.desk-micro-sep {
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 1 — 3. QUICK ACTIONS (3 Balanced Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-quick-actions-section {
    padding: 0 0 3rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

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

.desk-quick-action-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.desk-quick-action-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #3B82F6;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.12);
}

.desk-qa-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #1A56DB;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.desk-qa-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.desk-qa-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0C2340;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.desk-qa-sub {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.desk-qa-arrow {
    margin-left: auto;
    color: #94A3B8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.desk-quick-action-card:hover .desk-qa-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    color: #1A56DB;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 1 — 4. FOUNDER PROFILE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-founder-section {
    padding: 1rem 0 3.5rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-founder-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F6FF 0%, #FFFFFF 60%, #F5F9FF 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid #DBEAFE;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.desk-founder-portrait-col {
    flex: 0 0 380px;
    width: 380px;
}

.desk-founder-img-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 380px;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.16);
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
    background: #E2E8F0;
}

.desk-founder-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
}

.desk-founder-verified-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.85rem;
    left: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.desk-founder-info-col {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
}

.desk-founder-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #DBEAFE;
    color: #1D4ED8;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.desk-founder-name {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0C2340;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.desk-founder-role {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: #2563EB;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.desk-founder-mission {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.desk-founder-credentials-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.desk-fcred-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: #1E293B;
}

.desk-founder-signature {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.desk-founder-sig-label {
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748B;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.desk-founder-right-col {
    flex: 0 0 320px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.desk-founder-quote-box {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #DBEAFE;
    border-left: 4px solid #2563EB;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.05);
}

.desk-quote-mark {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #2563EB;
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.desk-quote-text {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1E293B;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.desk-quote-author {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #64748B;
}

.desk-founder-office-card {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.desk-foffice-icon {
    color: #2563EB;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.desk-foffice-head {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #0C2340;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.desk-foffice-addr {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 1 — 5. CREDIBILITY STATISTICS
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-stats-section {
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.desk-stats-strip {
    background: #0C2340;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem 3rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.2);
}

.desk-stats-grid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.desk-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.95rem;
}

.desk-stat-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #60A5FA;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.desk-stat-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.desk-stat-number {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.7px;
}

.desk-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #94A3B8;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.desk-stats-tagline {
    font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #93C5FD;
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-align: right;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 1 — 6. WHY CHOOSE US
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-why-section {
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.desk-why-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.desk-why-intro-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.desk-why-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    width: fit-content;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #2563EB;
    border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.desk-why-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0C2340;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.desk-why-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
}

.desk-why-cards-col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.desk-why-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.desk-why-card:hover {
    border-color: #3B82F6;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.1);
}

.desk-why-icon-wrap {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #1A56DB;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 0.85rem;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.desk-why-card:hover .desk-why-icon-wrap {
    background: #1A56DB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-why-card-title {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0C2340;
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.desk-why-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 2 — SECTION 1 & 2: OUR EDUCATION NETWORK & ECOSYSTEM (REBUILD)
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-network-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0 3rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-top: 1px solid #EEF2F6;
}

.desk-net-top-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.75rem;
}

.desk-network-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Ecosystem Flowchart */
.desk-ecosystem-col {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.desk-ecosystem-title-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.desk-eco-badge {
    background: #1A56DB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
}

.desk-eco-sub {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: #64748B;
}

.desk-ecosystem-flowchart {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.desk-eco-node {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.desk-eco-node:hover {
    border-color: #93C5FD;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.desk-eco-node-active {
    border-color: #2563EB;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFF6FF 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.desk-eco-node-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.desk-node-student {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #1A56DB;
}

.desk-node-consultant {
    background: #F0FDF4;
    color: #16A34A;
}

.desk-node-college {
    background: #FEF3C7;
    color: #D97706;
}

.desk-node-course {
    background: #F3E8FF;
    color: #9333EA;
}

.desk-node-admission {
    background: #1A56DB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.3);
}

.desk-eco-node-body {
    flex: 1;
}

.desk-eco-node-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.desk-eco-node-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0C2340;
}

.desk-eco-node-tag {
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #2563EB;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.desk-tag-highlight {
    background: #1A56DB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-eco-node-desc {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.desk-eco-connector {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    height: 30px;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.desk-eco-line {
    width: 2px;
    height: 16px;
    background: #BFDBFE;
}

.desk-eco-arrow {
    margin-top: -2px;
}

/* Map Card */
.desk-map-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid #DBEAFE;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    text-align: center;
}

.desk-map-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.desk-map-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0C2340;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.desk-map-sub {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: #64748B;
}

.desk-india-map-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14));
}

.desk-india-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

@keyframes deskPulseAnim {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.85; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0.25; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.85; }
}

.desk-pulse-ring {
    transform-origin: center;
    animation: deskPulseAnim 2.5s infinite;
}

.desk-map-coverage-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.desk-cov-chip {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #1E40AF;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 2 — SECTION 3: NETWORK STATS
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-network-stats-section {
    padding: 0 0 3.5rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-net-stats-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid #DBEAFE;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.75rem 2.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

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

.desk-net-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.desk-net-stat-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.desk-net-stat-icon {
    color: #2563EB;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.desk-net-stat-number {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0C2340;
    letter-spacing: -0.6px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.desk-net-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: #475569;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 2 — SECTION 4: NETWORK TABS
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-tabs-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-top: 1px solid #EEF2F6;
}

.desk-tabs-nav-wrap {
    display: inline-flex;
    background: #E2E8F0;
    padding: 0.35rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.desk-tab-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.85rem;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    border-radius: 11px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.desk-tab-btn.active {
    background: #1A56DB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.3);
}

.desk-tab-content-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.desk-tab-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.desk-tab-heading {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0C2340;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.desk-tab-sub {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.desk-tab-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.85rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.desk-tab-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: #1E293B;
}

.desk-check-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #2563EB;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.desk-tab-img-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 270px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.desk-tab-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.desk-tab-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 2 — SECTION 5: FEATURED COLLEGES
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-featured-colleges-section,
.desk-opportunities-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

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

.desk-college-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.desk-college-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    border-color: #93C5FD;
}

.desk-card-thumb-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #E2E8F0;
}

.desk-card-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.desk-college-card:hover .desk-card-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.desk-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    left: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 7px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.desk-badge-red {
    background: #DC2626;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-badge-green {
    background: #16A34A;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-badge-blue {
    background: #2563EB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-badge-amber {
    background: #D97706;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-card-heart {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #64748B;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.desk-card-heart:hover {
    color: #EF4444;
}

.desk-card-body {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.desk-college-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0C2340;
    margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.desk-college-loc {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.desk-college-courses {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.desk-course-tag {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #1E40AF;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
}

.desk-college-fee {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #059669;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.desk-deadline-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.desk-college-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.desk-btn-ghost-sm {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 38px;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    border-radius: 9px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.desk-btn-ghost-sm:hover {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-color: #94A3B8;
    color: #0F172A;
}

.desk-btn-blue-sm {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 38px;
    background: #1A56DB;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    border-radius: 9px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.25);
}

.desk-btn-blue-sm:hover {
    background: #1E40AF;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 2 — SECTION 6: POPULAR COURSES
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-courses-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-top: 1px solid #EEF2F6;
}

.desk-courses-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.desk-course-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.35rem 0.65rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.desk-course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
    border-color: #3B82F6;
}

.desk-course-icon-wrap {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #1A56DB;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.desk-course-card:hover .desk-course-icon-wrap {
    background: #1A56DB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-course-name {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0C2340;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.desk-course-subtag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #64748B;
    font-weight: 550;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 2 — SECTION 7: HOW IT WORKS?
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-steps-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    text-align: center;
}

.desk-steps-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.desk-steps-strip {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
    max-width: 1120px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.desk-steps-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 2px;
    background: #DBEAFE;
    z-index: 0;
}

.desk-step-item {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.desk-step-circle {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #1A56DB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-step-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0C2340;
    margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
}

.desk-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.45;
    max-width: 220px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 2 — SECTION 8: WHAT STUDENTS SAY (TESTIMONIALS)
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-testimonials-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-top: 1px solid #EEF2F6;
}

.desk-testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.desk-testimonial-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.desk-testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
    border-color: #93C5FD;
}

.desk-test-avatar-wrap {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid #2563EB;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.desk-test-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.desk-test-quote {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #334155;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.desk-test-author {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0C2340;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.desk-test-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #2563EB;
    font-weight: 650;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 2 — SECTION 9: CONSULTANT NETWORK CTA CARD
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-consultant-cta-section {
    padding: 0 0 4rem;
    background: #F8FAFC;
}

.desk-consultant-cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0C2340 0%, #1A365D 50%, #0F2E59 100%);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.75rem 3rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 2.75rem;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.desk-consultant-cta-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.desk-ccta-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.desk-ccta-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #60A5FA;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.desk-ccta-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.desk-ccta-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #93C5FD;
    margin: 0;
}

.desk-ccta-benefits-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.desk-ccta-benefit {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.95rem 0.55rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-ccta-bicon {
    color: #60A5FA;
}

.desk-consultant-cta-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.35rem;
}

.desk-ccta-author-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

.desk-ccta-author-img {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #3B82F6;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.desk-ccta-script {
    font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: #93C5FD;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: left;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.desk-ccta-script-sub {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-ccta-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

.desk-btn-white-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0C2340 !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.desk-btn-white-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: #F8FAFC;
    color: #1A56DB !important;
}

.desk-btn-ghost-white-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0 1.35rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.desk-btn-ghost-white-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 3 — SECTION 10: FIND YOUR BEST COLLEGE (FAST DISCOVERY TOOL)
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-best-college-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem 0;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.desk-best-college-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.65fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.desk-best-college-form {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.desk-best-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.desk-best-input-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.desk-best-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.775rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #334155;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.desk-best-select {
    height: 44px;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 9px;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0F172A;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.desk-best-select:focus {
    border-color: #2563EB;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.desk-best-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    height: 48px;
    background: #1A56DB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 11px;
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.28);
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
}

.desk-best-submit-btn:hover {
    background: #1E40AF;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.desk-best-microcopy {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: #64748B;
}

.desk-best-college-visual-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.desk-best-script {
    font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    color: #1E3A8A;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.15;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.desk-best-script-sub {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #2563EB;
}

.desk-best-swoosh {
    position: absolute;
    right: -32px;
    top: 8px;
}

.desk-best-img-frame {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14);
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-best-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 3 — SECTION 11: WE'RE WITH YOU TILL ADMISSION (4 SUPPORT CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-support-cards-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-top: 1px solid #EEF2F6;
}

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

.desk-support-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.desk-support-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-color: #93C5FD;
}

.desk-scard-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #1A56DB;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.desk-scard-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0C2340;
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}

.desk-scard-desc {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 3 — SECTION 12: EDUCATION FINANCING SUPPORT
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-financing-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-financing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.desk-fin-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid #DBEAFE;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 2rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.desk-fin-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
    border-color: #93C5FD;
}

.desk-fin-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #DBEAFE;
    color: #1A56DB;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.desk-fin-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0C2340;
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}

.desk-fin-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
}

.desk-fin-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: #334155;
}

.desk-btn-fin-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
    background: #1A56DB;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.desk-btn-fin-primary:hover {
    background: #1E40AF;
}

.desk-fin-visual {
    height: 165px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.desk-fin-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 3 — SECTION 14: LATEST UPDATES & OPPORTUNITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-updates-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-updates-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.35rem;
}

.desk-update-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    min-height: 125px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.desk-update-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.desk-ucard-navy {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0C2340 0%, #1E3A8A 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-ucard-sky {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFF6FF 0%, #DBEAFE 100%);
    color: #0C2340;
    border: 1.5px solid #BFDBFE;
}

.desk-ucard-coral {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BE123C 0%, #E11D48 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-ucard-cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FDF4 0%, #DCFCE7 100%);
    color: #064E3B;
    border: 1.5px solid #BBF7D0;
}

.desk-ucard-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.desk-ucard-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.desk-ucard-navy .desk-ucard-link {
    color: #93C5FD;
}

.desk-ucard-sky .desk-ucard-link {
    color: #1A56DB;
}

.desk-ucard-coral .desk-ucard-link {
    color: #FFE4E6;
}

.desk-ucard-cyan .desk-ucard-link {
    color: #059669;
}

.desk-ucard-thumb-wrap {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.desk-ucard-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.desk-ucard-icon-side {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 3 — SECTION 15 & 16: FAQ ACCORDION & CONTACT SUPPORT
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-faq-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-top: 1px solid #EEF2F6;
}

.desk-faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 2.75rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.desk-acc-item {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.desk-acc-item.active {
    border-color: #2563EB;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.desk-acc-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #0C2340;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.desk-acc-icon {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2563EB;
}

.desk-acc-body {
    padding: 0 1.35rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569;
    display: none;
}

/* Section 16: Contact Support Card */
.desk-support-contact-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.desk-scontact-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #0C2340;
    margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
}

.desk-scontact-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}

.desk-scontact-portrait-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.desk-scontact-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3.5px solid #2563EB;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
}

.desk-scontact-script {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    right: -42px;
    font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: #1E3A8A;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    text-align: left;
}

.desk-scontact-script-sub {
    color: #2563EB;
}

.desk-scontact-btn-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.desk-btn-whatsapp-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    height: 44px;
    background: #22C55E;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.25);
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.desk-btn-whatsapp-pill:hover {
    background: #16A34A;
}

.desk-btn-call-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    height: 42px;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #1E293B !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.desk-btn-call-pill:hover {
    background: #E2E8F0;
}

.desk-btn-enquiry-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    height: 42px;
    background: #EFF6FF;
    border: 1.5px solid #BFDBFE;
    color: #1A56DB !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.desk-btn-enquiry-pill:hover {
    background: #DBEAFE;
}

.desk-scontact-microcopy {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    color: #64748B;
    font-weight: 600;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 3 — SECTION 17: FINAL CLOSING CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-final-cta-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-final-cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0C2340 0%, #1A365D 50%, #0F2E59 100%);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.75rem 3.5rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 0.65fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.25);
}

.desk-final-cta-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.desk-final-cta-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #93C5FD;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.desk-final-cta-center {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.desk-final-microcopy {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #93C5FD;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.desk-final-cta-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.desk-final-cap-graphic {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    color: #93C5FD;
}

.desk-final-script {
    font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PART 3 — SECTION 18: FULL DESKTOP FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.desk-full-footer {
    background: #0C2340;
    color: #94A3B8;
    padding: 4.5rem 0 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #1E293B;
}

.desk-footer-main-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.desk-footer-logo {
    height: 46px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    filter: none !important;
}

.desk-footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.desk-footer-bio {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 280px;
}

.desk-footer-social-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.desk-fsocial-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #1E293B;
    color: #93C5FD;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.desk-fsocial-icon:hover {
    background: #2563EB;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.desk-footer-col-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.7px;
    margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
}

.desk-footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.desk-footer-links a {
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 550;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.desk-footer-links a:hover {
    color: #60A5FA;
}

.desk-footer-contact-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.desk-footer-contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

.desk-footer-contact-list a {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.desk-footer-contact-list a:hover {
    color: #60A5FA;
}

.desk-footer-bottom-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid #1E293B;
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #64748B;
}

.desk-fbottom-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.desk-fbottom-right a {
    color: #64748B;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.desk-fbottom-right a:hover {
    color: #93C5FD;
}

.desk-fdot {
    color: #475569;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (1280px, 1024px, 1920px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .desk-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 48fr 52fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .desk-hero-h1 {
        font-size: 2.75rem;
    }
    
    .desk-stats-grid {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .desk-founder-portrait-col {
        flex: 0 0 320px;
        width: 320px;
    }

    .desk-founder-img-frame {
        width: 320px;
        height: 420px;
    }

    .desk-founder-right-col {
        flex: 0 0 280px;
    }

    .desk-why-row {
        grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
        gap: 1.75rem;
    }

    .desk-colleges-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 1.15rem;
    }

    .desk-courses-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }

    .desk-footer-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .desk-footer-col-contact {
        grid-column: span 5;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .desk-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .desk-hero-right-visual {
        max-width: 580px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .desk-form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .desk-quick-actions-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .desk-founder-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .desk-founder-info-col {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .desk-founder-credentials-strip {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .desk-founder-signature {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .desk-founder-right-col {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .desk-stats-strip {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .desk-stats-grid {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .desk-stats-tagline {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .desk-why-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .desk-why-pill {
        margin: 0 auto 0.5rem;
    }

    .desk-why-cards-col {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .desk-network-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .desk-colleges-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .desk-best-college-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .desk-best-college-visual-wrap {
        display: none;
    }

    .desk-best-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .desk-support-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .desk-financing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .desk-updates-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .desk-faq-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .desk-consultant-cta-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .desk-ccta-header {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .desk-ccta-benefits-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .desk-final-cta-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .desk-final-cta-right {
        display: none;
    }

    .desk-footer-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .desk-footer-col-brand {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }

    .desk-footer-col-contact {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1900px) {
    .desk-container {
        max-width: 1380px;
    }

    .desk-hero-h1 {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }
}

/* Guarantee Desktop Homepage Visibility on Desktop Viewports */
@media screen and (min-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-only-homepage {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .desktop-only-homepage {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        min-height: 100vh !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
    }
    .desk-p1-wrapper,
    .desk-p2-wrapper,
    .desk-p3-wrapper {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
    }
}