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   BB ACADEMY - COMPREHENSIVE LIGHT THEME STYLESHEET
   Clean, Premium, High-Contrast Modern Aesthetic
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@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,400;1,600&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --bg-body: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-card-white: #FFFFFF;
  --text-dark: #0F172A;
  --text-slate: #334155;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-light: #94A3B8;
  --primary-blue: #2563EB;
  --royal-blue: #3B82F6;
  --royal-blue-hover: #1D4ED8;
  --accent-emerald: #10B981;
  --accent-purple: #8B5CF6;
  --accent-amber: #F59E0B;
  --border-light: #E2E8F0;
  --border-glass-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  --ease-apple: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-body);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.5;
  background-color: var(--bg-body);
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}

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

.main-container {
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   1. TOPBAR STYLING (Exact Match with Reference)
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.topbar {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1000;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.topbar-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 8px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.topbar-contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.topbar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  color: #0F172A;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.topbar-item:hover {
  color: #2563EB;
}

.topbar-icon {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  stroke: #2563EB;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.topbar-center-msg {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.future-prefix {
  color: #6366F1;
}

.future-here-highlight {
  color: #EC4899;
}

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

.topbar-stat-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: #F97316;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-icon-learners {
  color: #FB923C;
}

.stat-icon-placed {
  color: #FB7185;
}

.stat-icon-partners {
  color: #F43F5E;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   2. ORGANIC HERO SECTION WITH NOTCH CUTOUTS (Exact Match)
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.hero-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 12px auto 20px auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* 2A. Top Left Brand Notch */
.hero-brand-notch {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 40;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0 10px 10px 0;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 28px;
  transition: top 0.25s var(--ease-apple), transform 0.25s var(--ease-apple);
}

/* Locked Sticky State for Brand Logo on Scroll */
.hero-brand-notch.is-sticky {
  position: fixed;
  top: 16px;
  left: max(24px, calc((100vw - 1440px) / 2 + 24px));
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  z-index: 99999;
  animation: slideDownNav 0.3s var(--ease-apple) forwards;
}

.hero-brand-notch.is-sticky .brand-box {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 6px 18px 6px 12px;
}

.hero-brand-notch.is-sticky .notch-fillet {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* SVG Inverted Fillets */
.notch-fillet {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 45;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.fillet-logo-top {
  top: 0;
  left: 100%;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.fillet-logo-bottom {
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.brand-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.brand-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  border-color: #BFDBFE;
}

.brand-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 210px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03));
}



.footer-logo-img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.brand-logo-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.brand-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-title {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0F172A;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.brand-title .tm {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  vertical-align: top;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}



/* 2B. Main Organic Hero Canvas with Background Image */
.hero-organic-canvas {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #182235;
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.62) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45) 45%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72) 100%), url('hero-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 30%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 36px;
  min-height: 560px;
  padding: 24px 36px 36px 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

/* Top Right Dark Frosted Navbar */
.hero-header-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: top 0.25s var(--ease-apple), transform 0.25s var(--ease-apple);
}

/* Locked Sticky State when Scrolling */
.hero-header-bar.is-sticky {
  position: fixed;
  top: 16px;
  right: max(24px, calc((100vw - 1440px) / 2 + 50px));
  margin-bottom: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  animation: slideDownNav 0.3s var(--ease-apple) forwards;
}

@keyframes slideDownNav {
  from {
    opacity: 0.8;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.hero-header-bar.is-sticky .liquid-nav {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(32px) saturate(200%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px) saturate(200%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), inset 0 1.5px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
}

.liquid-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(190%);
  border-radius: 46px;
  padding: 6px 8px 6px 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09), inset 0 1.5px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), inset 0 -1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-apple);
}

.liquid-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.liquid-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.liquid-link:hover {
  color: #2563EB;
  opacity: 1;
}

.liquid-link.active-link {
  color: #2563EB;
}

.liquid-nav-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.btn-registration {
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-registration:hover {
  background: #1D4ED8;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
}

.btn-enquiry {
  background: #3B82F6;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-enquiry:hover {
  background: #2563EB;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-student-portal {
  background: #BBF7D0;
  color: #15803D;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-student-portal svg {
  stroke: #15803D;
}

.btn-student-portal:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Refer & Earn Header Navbar Button */
.btn-refer-nav {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC4899 0%, #8B5CF6 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.40);
  transition: all 0.22s var(--ease-apple);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-refer-nav:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.55);
}

.btn-refer-nav:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-refer-gift {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.btn-refer-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 1px 7px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .btn-refer-nav span:nth-child(2) {
    display: none;
  }
  .btn-refer-nav::after {
    content: 'Refer';
  }
}


/* 2C. Hero Stage: Left Frosted Glass Card */
.hero-stage {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
  max-width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.liquid-hero-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(160%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(160%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 36px 36px 30px 36px;
  max-width: 480px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.liquid-card-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-main-title {
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-main-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  background: #3B82F6;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background: #2563EB;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #2563EB;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 14px 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cta-arrow-circle {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-arrow-circle svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
}

.cta-arrow-circle--blue {
  background: #2563EB;
}

.cta-arrow-circle--blue svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Certifications */
.hero-certifications-section {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.certs-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.certs-logo-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cert-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.cert-svg-badge {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.cert-svg-badge--cmmi {
  height: 32px;
}

.cert-svg-badge--defence {
  height: 38px;
}

.cert-svg-badge:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* 2D. Bottom Center Floating No-Cost EMI Pill */
.no-cost-emi-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 35;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5CF6 0%, #EC4899 100%);
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
  padding: 8px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 18px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.no-cost-emi-pill:hover {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-2px);
}

.emi-pill-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* 2E. Bottom Right Cutout Box with the Blue Good Skill Rating Card */
.hero-bottom-right-notch {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 40;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 14px 0 0 14px;
  border-top-left-radius: 36px;
}

.fillet-blue-top {
  top: -28px;
  right: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.fillet-blue-left {
  bottom: 0;
  left: -28px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.good-skill-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #3B82F6;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 28px 28px 24px 28px;
  width: 380px;
  max-width: 100%;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  overflow: visible;
}

.good-skill-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.good-skill-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.good-skill-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  max-width: 270px;
}

.good-skill-bottom-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.skill-slider-dashes {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.dash-item {
  width: 22px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.dash-item.active {
  width: 26px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Blue Card Bottom-Right Corner Cutout for the Dark Button */
.good-skill-corner-notch {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px 0 0 10px;
  border-top-left-radius: 24px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.fillet-arrow-top {
  top: -20px;
  right: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.fillet-arrow-left {
  bottom: 0;
  left: -20px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.black-circle-arrow-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #18181B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.black-circle-arrow-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.black-circle-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: #000000;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Responsive Handling */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-brand-notch.is-sticky {
    left: 16px;
    top: 12px;
  }
  .hero-header-bar.is-sticky {
    right: 16px;
    top: 12px;
    left: auto;
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }
  .hero-bottom-right-notch {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .notch-fillet {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-brand-notch {
    position: static;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .hero-organic-canvas {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .liquid-hero-card {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-brand-notch.is-sticky {
    position: static;
  }
  .hero-header-bar {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-header-bar.is-sticky {
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    left: 10px;
  }
  .liquid-nav {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }
  .liquid-nav-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  .good-skill-card {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   3. MARQUEE ANNOUNCEMENT TICKER (Light Theme)
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.announcement-ticker {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #1E293B;
  padding: 12px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}

.ticker-marquee-wrap {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-marquee {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  animation: marquee 35s linear infinite;
}

.announcement-ticker:hover .ticker-marquee {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

.t-msg {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.t-dot {
  color: #2563EB;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 0 18px;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   4. AI-POWERED COURSES SECTION
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ai-courses-section {
  padding: 70px 24px 40px 24px;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ai-courses-container {
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ai-courses-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ai-courses-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0F172A;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.ai-explore-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #0F172A;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease-apple);
}

.ai-explore-arrow {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ai-explore-arrow svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }

.ai-explore-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ai-explore-btn:hover .ai-explore-arrow {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
}

.ai-courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.ai-course-card {
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 26px 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 250px;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-apple), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease-apple);
}

.ai-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ai-card--marketing   { background: #FFE4E6; border: 1.5px solid #FECDD3; }
.ai-card--performance { background: #E0F2FE; border: 1.5px solid #BAE6FD; }
.ai-card--uiux        { background: #F3E8FF; border: 1.5px solid #E9D5FF; }
.ai-card--creative    { background: #EEF2FF; border: 1.5px solid #C7D2FE; }
.ai-card--vibecoding  { background: #DCFCE7; border: 1.5px solid #BBF7D0; }
.ai-card--genai       { background: #EEF2FF; border: 1.5px solid #C7D2FE; }
.ai-card--mern        { background: #E0F2FE; border: 1.5px solid #BAE6FD; }
.ai-card--qa          { background: #DCFCE7; border: 1.5px solid #BBF7D0; }

.ai-card-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: -10px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.ai-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.ai-card-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ai-mode-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ai-course-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ai-tech-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ai-tech-pill {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1E293B;
}

.ai-tech-pill--dark {
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 9px;
}

.ai-tech-pill--green-badge {
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.ai-course-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ai-card-arrow-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F172A;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  align-self: flex-end;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.ai-card-arrow-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.ai-course-card:hover .ai-card-arrow-btn {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   5. PLACEMENT BANNER CARD (Mint Gradient + Faculty Cutout)
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.placement-banner-section {
  padding: 30px 24px;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.placement-banner-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C8F7DC 0%, #D6F9E6 35%, #E6FCF0 70%, #C4F4E8 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 48px 36px 0 54px;
  min-height: 380px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.12);
}

.pb-blob {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(30px);
}

.pb-blob-1 { width: 360px; height: 360px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(160, 240, 200, 0.65) 0%, transparent 70%); top: -80px; left: -40px; }
.pb-blob-2 { width: 380px; height: 380px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(210, 195, 255, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%); bottom: -100px; left: 200px; }
.pb-blob-3 { width: 320px; height: 320px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(165, 243, 220, 0.55) 0%, transparent 70%); top: 0; right: 200px; }

.pb-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 580px;
  padding-bottom: 48px;
}

.pb-companies-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pb-company-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.pb-tcs-logo { width: 78px; height: 30px; }
.pb-infosys-text { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 800; color: #007DC5; }
.pb-wipro-text { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 900; color: #582C82; }

.pb-more-companies {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #16A34A;
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.2);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.pb-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.3vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pb-highlight { color: #16A34A; }

.pb-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.pb-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B82F6 0%, #2563EB 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.38);
  transition: all 0.22s var(--ease-apple);
}

.pb-cta-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.pb-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.52);
}

.pb-faculty-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 480px;
  max-width: 48%;
  align-self: flex-end;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 16px;
}

.pb-faculty-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 410px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom center;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12));
}

.pb-float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-apple);
}

.pb-float-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
}

.pb-float-badge--side { top: 48%; left: -34px; }
.pb-float-badge--corner { bottom: 24px; right: -16px; }

.pf-num {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #16A34A;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 2px;
}

.pb-float-badge--corner .pf-num { color: #2563EB; }
.pf-num small { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 800; }
.pf-label { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; color: #64748B; }

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   6. PLACED STUDENTS & HIRING COMPANIES SECTION
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.placed-success-section {
  background: #FAF7F2;
  padding: 64px 44px;
  border-radius: 36px;
  margin: 30px auto 20px auto;
  max-width: 1440px;
}

.placed-success-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: start;
}

.placed-left-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.placed-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.6vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
}

.placed-badge-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366F1 0%, #A855F7 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  font-weight: 900;
  padding: 3px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-right: 6px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.32);
}

.placed-students-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
}

.placed-student-card {
  border-radius: 60px;
  padding: 10px 18px 10px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  min-height: 74px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.22s var(--ease-apple), box-shadow 0.22s var(--ease-apple);
}

.placed-student-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.placed-card--blue     { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C2DAFF 0%, #9BC4FD 100%); }
.placed-card--coral    { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFC9CE 0%, #FFA9B1 100%); }
.placed-card--lavender { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5CCFF 0%, #EF9FFF 100%); }
.placed-card--mint     { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #CEF7D3 0%, #B1F4BB 100%); }

.psc-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.psc-avatar-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

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

.psc-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.psc-name {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.psc-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.psc-company-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 8px 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 130px;
  height: 52px;
}

.psc-logo-img {
  max-height: 36px;
  max-width: 115px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.placed-right-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.placed-right-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.6vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #1E293B;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0 0 28px 0;
}

.placed-partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.partner-circle,
.partner-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1.5px solid #F1F5F9;
  transition: transform 0.22s var(--ease-apple), box-shadow 0.22s var(--ease-apple), border-color 0.22s ease;
}

.partner-circle:hover,
.partner-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #3B82F6;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.partner-logo-img,
.p-logo-img {
  max-width: 90%;
  max-height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   7. ENROLLMENT & REVIEWS SECTION
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-enroll {
  padding: 60px 24px;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.enroll-reviews-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Registration Form */
.enroll-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 38px 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid #F1F5F9;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.actual-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-double-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #0F172A;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.form-select {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease-apple);
}

.form-submit-btn:hover {
  background: var(--royal-blue-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Reviews Card */
.student-reviews-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 38px 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid #F1F5F9;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.reviews-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.reviews-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.reviews-headline {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.gmb-sub-loc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.google-view-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.google-view-link:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.google-g-icon { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.trustindex-live-container {
  margin: 20px 0;
  min-height: 180px;
}

.gr-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-gr-load-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #2563EB;
  color: #2563EB;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 8px 18px 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-gr-load-more:hover {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gr-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn-gr-icon svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

.btn-gr-view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2563EB;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.07);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-gr-view-all:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14);
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   8. FOOTER (Light Theme)
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.main-footer {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #64748B;
  padding: 70px 24px 30px 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.footer-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-col-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.f-brand-name {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.f-tagline {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.f-contact-detail {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-col-links h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-col-links ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-col-links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-col-links a:hover {
  color: #2563EB;
}

.footer-bottom-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding-top: 24px;
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #64748B;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .placed-success-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .enroll-reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-top-row {
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
  }
  .liquid-nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .placement-banner-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 36px 24px 0 24px;
  }
  .pb-faculty-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
    align-self: center;
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }
  .pb-float-badge--side { left: 0; top: 50%; }
  .pb-float-badge--corner { right: 0; bottom: 10px; }
  .placed-success-section { padding: 40px 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-double-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .placed-student-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .psc-company-pill {
    align-self: center;
    min-width: 100px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
  }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   12. COURSES PAGE DEDICATED STYLES (courses.html)
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.courses-page-body {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  color: #0F172A;
}

/* Synchronized Top Nav Bar */
.page-top-nav-bar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 14px;
  z-index: 9999;
  margin: 14px 20px 24px 20px;
}

.page-nav-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.active-link {
  color: #60A5FA !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

/* Hero Section */
.courses-hero-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
  padding: 48px 32px 32px 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 60%, #1E1B4B 100%);
  border-radius: 36px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.courses-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.courses-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  animation: pulseAnim 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseAnim {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.courses-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #E2E8F0 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.courses-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px auto;
}

/* Highlights Grid */
.courses-highlights-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: left;
}

.highlight-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.highlight-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.hl-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hl-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.hl-icon--blue { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2); color: #60A5FA; }
.hl-icon--purple { background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2); color: #C084FC; }
.hl-icon--emerald { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2); color: #34D399; }
.hl-icon--amber { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2); color: #FBBF24; }

.hl-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hl-text strong {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hl-text span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Filter & Search Bar */
.course-controls-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.course-controls-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.course-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-tab-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.filter-tab-btn .tab-count {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.filter-tab-btn:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.filter-tab-btn.active {
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.filter-tab-btn.active .tab-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.course-search-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 280px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.course-search-wrapper .search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 14px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: #94A3B8;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.course-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 16px 10px 42px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0F172A;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

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

/* Catalog Grid */
.course-catalog-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.courses-catalog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.catalog-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.catalog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Card Header Colors */
.catalog-card-header {
  padding: 24px 26px 20px 26px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
}

.catalog-card-header--royal { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #3B82F6 100%); }
.catalog-card-header--sky { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284C7 0%, #38BDF8 100%); }
.catalog-card-header--coral { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EA580C 0%, #FB923C 100%); }
.catalog-card-header--purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C3AED 0%, #A855F7 100%); }
.catalog-card-header--emerald { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #34D399 100%); }
.catalog-card-header--indigo { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4338CA 0%, #6366F1 100%); }
.catalog-card-header--amber { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D97706 0%, #F59E0B 100%); }
.catalog-card-header--teal { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F766E 0%, #14B8A6 100%); }

.c-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.c-category-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.c-mode-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.c-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.c-tagline {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Card Body */
.catalog-card-body {
  padding: 22px 26px 24px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.c-meta-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}

.c-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cm-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.cm-val {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.c-tech-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.c-stack-pill {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #DBEAFE;
}

.c-bullet-points {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.c-bullet-points li {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.45;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.c-bullet-points li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #10B981;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.c-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-syllabus {
  flex: 1;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-syllabus svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: #475569; }

.btn-syllabus:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.btn-enroll-card {
  flex: 1.2;
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-enroll-card svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

.btn-enroll-card:hover {
  background: #1D4ED8;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* No courses found */
.no-courses-found {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.no-courses-found h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 14px 0 6px 0;
}

.no-courses-found p {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.btn-reset-filter {
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Why BB Academy Comparison */
.why-courses-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.comparison-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.adv-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 30px 26px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.adv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.adv-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.adv-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.adv-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Courses CTA Section */
.courses-cta-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.courses-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #2563EB 50%, #4F46E5 100%);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 48px 44px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.cta-mini-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cta-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-subtext {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cta-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.courses-quick-form {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 30px 28px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  color: #0F172A;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.c-form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0F172A;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.c-form-input:focus {
  border-color: #2563EB;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.btn-submit-counseling {
  width: 100%;
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-submit-counseling svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.btn-submit-counseling:hover {
  background: #1D4ED8;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.form-security-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748B;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* FAQ Section */
.courses-faq-section {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto 80px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.faq-accordion-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active {
  border-color: #2563EB;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.faq-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: #64748B;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  stroke: #2563EB;
}

.faq-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 24px 18px 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-content {
  display: block;
}

/* Modal Backdrops & Cards */
.course-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  z-index: 100000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

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

.course-modal-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 36px 36px 28px 36px;
  position: relative;
  max-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.course-modal-backdrop.active .course-modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-close-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: #475569; }
.modal-close-btn:hover { background: #E2E8F0; }

.modal-header-block {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.modal-badge {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.modal-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.modal-scroll-body {
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.syllabus-week-block {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
}

.week-title-badge {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2563EB;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.week-topics-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.week-topics-list li {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #334155;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
}

.bullet-check {
  color: #10B981;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.modal-footer-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.btn-download-pdf {
  flex: 1;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-download-pdf:hover { background: #E2E8F0; }

.btn-enroll-from-modal {
  flex: 1.2;
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-enroll-from-modal:hover {
  background: #1D4ED8;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.form-row-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.mode-radio-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.radio-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .courses-cta-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 36px 24px;
  }
  .form-row-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   13. PLACEMENTS PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES (placements.html)
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hiring-partners-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.partners-logo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(170px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.partner-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 98px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.partner-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
}

.p-logo-img {
  max-height: 60px;
  max-width: 145px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.placement-process-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.process-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.step-number {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #DBEAFE;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   14. ABOUT US PAGE STYLES (about.html)
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-vision-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

.vision-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.v-icon-badge {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.v-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.v-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.about-faculty-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.about-faculty-hero-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.af-img-col {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.af-team-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.af-content-col {
  padding: 44px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.af-badge {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.af-heading {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.af-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.af-points-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.af-points-list li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.about-certs-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.certs-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.cert-box-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.cert-box-img {
  height: 52px;
  max-width: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
}

.cmmi-badge-box {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #1E293B;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.cb-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cb-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   15. BLOG PAGE STYLES (blog.html)
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-featured-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.featured-article-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.fac-content-col {
  padding: 44px 40px;
}

.fac-badge {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #D97706;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.fac-title {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.fac-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.fac-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
}

.fac-visual-col {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E1B4B 0%, #312E81 50%, #4338CA 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.fac-graphic-box .fgb-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.fac-graphic-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.fac-graphic-box p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #C7D2FE;
}

.blog-grid-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.articles-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.article-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.article-category-bar {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cat--blue { background: #2563EB; }
.cat--purple { background: #7C3AED; }
.cat--emerald { background: #059669; }
.cat--coral { background: #EA580C; }
.cat--indigo { background: #4338CA; }
.cat--amber { background: #D97706; }

.article-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-read-time {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.article-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.article-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.article-date {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.article-read-btn {
  color: #2563EB;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.article-read-btn:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   16. CONTACT PAGE STYLES (contact.html)
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-main-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.contact-main-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

.contact-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-card-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.contact-card-box--whatsapp {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border-color: #A7F3D0;
}

.ci-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ci-details h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ci-details p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ci-link {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2563EB;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
}

.ci-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.ci-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-whatsapp-chat {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #10B981;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.btn-whatsapp-chat:hover {
  background: #059669;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.cf-badge {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cf-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cf-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.campus-map-section {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.map-embed-wrapper {
  margin-top: 28px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   17. STUDENT PORTAL STYLES (portal.html)
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.portal-main-section {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 20px auto 80px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.portal-auth-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 44px 40px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.pac-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.pac-icon {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pac-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pac-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-options-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.forgot-link {
  color: #2563EB;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.forgot-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.active-portal-btn {
  background: #10B981 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.portal-features-box {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.portal-features-box h4 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.portal-features-box ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #475569;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .vision-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-faculty-hero-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .featured-article-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-main-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   14. MODERN NOTCHED PLACEMENT CARDS (Image Matching Design)
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.placement-modern-section {
  background: #FAF8F5;
  padding: 60px 0 100px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.placement-modern-container {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.placement-modern-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .placement-modern-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .placement-modern-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

.placement-card-item {
  border-radius: 36px;
  padding: 24px 24px 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease-apple), box-shadow 0.28s var(--ease-apple);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.placement-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Pastel Card Color Themes */
.theme--blue   { background: #E2ECFF; }
.theme--purple { background: #F4E8FF; }
.theme--sky    { background: #E0F2FE; }
.theme--mint   { background: #DCFCE7; }
.theme--coral  { background: #FFE4E6; }
.theme--lilac  { background: #ECEBFF; }

.pc-photo-notch-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1.05 / 1;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
}

/* White Company Logo Pill nestled in top-left */
.pc-company-badge-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  z-index: 5;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  min-width: 115px;
  height: 60px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.pc-badge-logo-img {
  max-height: 38px;
  max-width: 115px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* The Notched Photo Frame */
.pc-student-portrait {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 28px;
  clip-path: url(#studentPhotoNotch);
  -webkit-clip-path: url(#studentPhotoNotch);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-apple);
}

.placement-card-item:hover .pc-student-portrait {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Student Information Block */
.pc-student-meta {
  padding-top: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.pc-student-name {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111827;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.pc-course-tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid #6366F1;
  color: #4F46E5;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.pc-course-tag-pill:hover {
  background: #4F46E5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.pc-company-tagline {
  color: #4B5563;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   15. GLOBAL UNIFIED FOOTER & REFER-EARN SYSTEM
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-footer,
.main-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EEF2FF 45%, #F1F5F9 100%);
  color: #475569;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', var(--font-family-base, sans-serif);
  padding: 70px 0 0 0;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.site-footer::before,
.main-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 10%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(50px);
}

.site-footer::after,
.main-footer::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 5%;
  width: 480px;
  height: 260px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(50px);
}

.footer-container,
.main-footer .main-container {
  max-width: 1340px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 0.95fr 1.3fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
}

@media (max-width: 1250px) {
  .footer-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .footer-col-refer {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
  .footer-col-contact {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .footer-col-brand {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
  .footer-col-refer {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
  .footer-col-contact {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .footer-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .footer-col-brand,
  .footer-col-refer,
  .footer-col-contact {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}

/* Brand Column */
.footer-col-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-logo-wrap {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-logo-wrap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #3B82F6;
}

.footer-logo-wrap img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-about-text {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-brand-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-pill-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.footer-portal-shortcut {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB, #7C3AED);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-portal-shortcut:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
}

/* Headings */
.footer-heading,
.footer-col-links h4 {
  color: #0F172A;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-heading::after,
.footer-col-links h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563EB, #EC4899);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Link Lists */
.footer-links,
.footer-col-links ul {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links li,
.footer-col-links li {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-links a,
.footer-col-links a {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-col-links a:hover {
  color: #2563EB;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-links a svg {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover svg {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  color: #EC4899;
}

.badge-refer-hot {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC4899, #EF4444);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-left: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  vertical-align: middle;
  animation: pulseReferBadge 2.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseReferBadge {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 0.9; }
}

/* Refer & Earn Feature Card */
.footer-refer-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #FBCFE8;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 22px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
}

.footer-refer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #F472B6;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.16);
}

.footer-refer-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -25px;
  right: -25px;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-refer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.refer-card-title {
  color: #0F172A;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.refer-card-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC4899, #F43F5E);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.35);
}

.refer-card-desc {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.refer-perks-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.refer-perk-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.refer-perk-item svg {
  color: #10B981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.refer-copy-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 5px 6px 5px 12px;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.refer-link-input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #0F172A;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  width: 100%;
  outline: none;
  user-select: all;
}

.btn-refer-copy-action {
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-refer-copy-action:hover {
  background: #1D4ED8;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.btn-refer-copy-action.copied {
  background: #10B981;
}

.refer-action-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-refer-share-wa {
  flex: 1;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-refer-share-wa:hover {
  opacity: 0.95;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-refer-open-modal {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1D4ED8;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-refer-open-modal:hover {
  background: #DBEAFE;
}

/* Contact Column */
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.89rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
  color: #1E293B;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: #2563EB;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #2563EB;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Awards and Certifications Footer Strip */
.footer-awards-strip {
  border-top: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 26px 0 20px 0;
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-awards-label {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-awards-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cert-badge-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  height: 52px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-apple), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease-apple), border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.cert-badge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #3B82F6;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.cert-badge-card img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.cert-badge-placement {
  height: 52px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-apple), box-shadow 0.2s var(--ease-apple);
}

.cert-badge-placement:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35));
}

.cert-badge-placement img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Bottom Strip */
.footer-bottom-row,
.footer-bottom-strip {
  border-top: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 22px 0 26px 0;
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: #64748B;
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: #2563EB;
}


/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   16. REFER & EARN MODAL
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.refer-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 9, 20, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease, visibility 0.28s ease;
}

.refer-modal-backdrop.is-open,
.refer-modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.refer-modal-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 26px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 550px;
  padding: 32px 30px;
  color: #0F172A;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), 0 0 40px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.refer-modal-backdrop.is-open .refer-modal-box,
.refer-modal-backdrop.active .refer-modal-box {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.refer-modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: none;
  color: #94A3B8;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.refer-modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.modal-header-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC4899, #F43F5E);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.refer-modal-title {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.refer-modal-sub {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

.refer-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .refer-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.refer-step-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.refer-step-num {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #6366F1;
  color: #FFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 8px auto;
}

.refer-step-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.refer-form-card {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.refer-form-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}

.refer-input-row {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.refer-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.refer-text-field {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.refer-text-field:focus {
  border-color: #6366F1;
}

.btn-refer-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC4899, #8B5CF6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-refer-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BB ACADEMY KERALA — ADMIN CONTROL PANEL (cPanel) COLORFUL THEME
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cpanel-body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(at 0% 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0px, transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(at 100% 0%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.08) 0px, transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(at 50% 100%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.06) 0px, transparent 50%),
              #F8FAFC;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', var(--font-family-base), sans-serif;
  min-height: 100vh;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Auth Barrier Screen — Colorful Mesh */
.cpanel-auth-wrap {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25) 0%, transparent 40%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.2) 0%, transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
              #F1F5F9;
}

.cpanel-auth-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2), 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.cpanel-auth-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.cpanel-auth-brand img {
  height: 42px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cpanel-badge-secure {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #4F46E5;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEF2FF, #E0E7FF);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #C7D2FE;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cpanel-auth-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cpanel-auth-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.cpanel-auth-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.cpanel-auth-form .form-label {
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cpanel-auth-form .c-form-input {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #0F172A;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.cpanel-auth-form .c-form-input:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #4F46E5;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}

.cpanel-auth-form .btn-submit-counseling {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB, #7C3AED);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.45);
}

.cpanel-auth-form .btn-submit-counseling:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D4ED8, #6D28D9);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.auth-hint {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #6366F1;
  background: #EEF2FF;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.cpanel-auth-footer {
  margin-top: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.cpanel-back-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.cpanel-back-link:hover {
  color: #2563EB;
}

/* Main App Layout */
.cpanel-app-wrap {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Sidebar — Modern Crisp Light with Colorful Accents */
.cpanel-sidebar {
  width: 275px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-right: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  height: 100vh;
  box-shadow: 4px 0 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.cpanel-sidebar-header {
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #FFFFFF, #F8FAFC);
}

.cpanel-brand-img {
  height: 34px;
  display: block;
}

.cpanel-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #7C3AED;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3E8FF, #EDE9FE);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #DDD6FE;
}

.cpanel-nav {
  padding: 18px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.cpanel-nav-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cpanel-nav-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #64748B;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.cpanel-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.cpanel-nav-btn[data-tab="tab-overview"] svg { color: #2563EB; }
.cpanel-nav-btn[data-tab="tab-placements"] svg { color: #059669; }
.cpanel-nav-btn[data-tab="tab-students"] svg { color: #7C3AED; }
.cpanel-nav-btn[data-tab="tab-leads"] svg { color: #D97706; }
.cpanel-nav-btn[data-tab="tab-referrals"] svg { color: #DB2777; }
.cpanel-nav-btn[data-tab="tab-settings"] svg { color: #4F46E5; }

.cpanel-nav-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB, #4F46E5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

.cpanel-nav-btn.active svg {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.cpanel-nav-btn.active .nav-count-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.nav-count-badge {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: #334155;
}

.nav-count-badge--alert {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FEE2E2, #FECACA);
  color: #DC2626;
  border: 1px solid #FCA5A5;
}

.cpanel-sidebar-footer {
  padding: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.cpanel-user-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.cpanel-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB, #7C3AED);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.cpanel-user-name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.cpanel-user-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.btn-cpanel-logout {
  background: #FEE2E2;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  color: #DC2626;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-cpanel-logout:hover {
  background: #DC2626;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #DC2626;
}

/* Content Area */
.cpanel-main-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cpanel-topbar {
  padding: 20px 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 10;
}

.cpanel-current-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cpanel-current-location {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #059669;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.cpanel-current-location::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.cpanel-topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-cpanel-quick {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2563EB;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-cpanel-quick:hover {
  background: #DBEAFE;
  color: #1D4ED8;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-cpanel-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #1E293B;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-cpanel-action:hover {
  border-color: #6366F1;
  color: #4F46E5;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-cpanel-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB, #4F46E5);
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-cpanel-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5);
}

.btn-cpanel-danger {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: #FEE2E2;
  border: 1.5px solid #FCA5A5;
  color: #DC2626;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-cpanel-danger:hover {
  background: #DC2626;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #DC2626;
}

.cpanel-view-body {
  padding: 32px 36px;
  flex: 1;
}

.cpanel-tab-panel {
  display: none;
}

.cpanel-tab-panel.active {
  display: block;
}

/* ════════════ COLORFUL STATS CARDS GRID ════════════ */
.cpanel-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.cpanel-stat-card {
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cpanel-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Card 1: Blue/Indigo Admissions */
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(1) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #BFDBFE;
}
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(1) .csc-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB, #1D4ED8);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(1) .csc-value { color: #1E3A8A; }
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(1) .csc-sub { color: #2563EB; font-weight: 700; }

/* Card 2: Emerald/Teal Placements */
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(2) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #ECFDF5 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #A7F3D0;
}
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(2) .csc-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981, #059669);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(2) .csc-value { color: #064E3B; }
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(2) .csc-sub { color: #059669; font-weight: 700; }

/* Card 3: Amber/Orange Leads */
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(3) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFBEB 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #FDE68A;
}
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(3) .csc-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #D97706);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(3) .csc-value { color: #78350F; }
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(3) .csc-sub { color: #D97706; font-weight: 700; }

/* Card 4: Fuchsia/Purple Referrals */
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(4) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FDF4FF 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #F0ABFC;
}
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(4) .csc-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C026D3, #7C3AED);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(192, 38, 211, 0.35);
}
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(4) .csc-value { color: #701A75; }
.cpanel-stat-card:nth-child(4) .csc-sub { color: #A21CAF; font-weight: 700; }

.csc-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.csc-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.csc-value {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.csc-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}

/* ════════════ VIBRANT GRADIENT BANNERS ════════════ */
.cpanel-banner-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4F46E5 0%, #7C3AED 50%, #2563EB 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 26px 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.4);
}

.cpanel-banner-card--reward {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DB2777 0%, #9333EA 50%, #4F46E5 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.4);
}

.cbc-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FEF08A;
  background: rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.4);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cbc-name {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.cbc-info {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #E0E7FF;
  margin: 0;
}

.cpanel-banner-card .btn-cpanel-primary {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #4F46E5;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.cpanel-banner-card .btn-cpanel-primary:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: #3730A3;
}

/* ════════════ CONTENT BOXES & TABLES ════════════ */
.cpanel-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.cpanel-box-header {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #FFFFFF, #F8FAFC);
}

.cpanel-box-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.cpanel-btn-link {
  background: #EEF2FF;
  border: 1px solid #C7D2FE;
  color: #4F46E5;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cpanel-btn-link:hover {
  background: #4F46E5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cpanel-grid-two {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.cpanel-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.cpanel-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.cpanel-table th {
  padding: 14px 22px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #64748B;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.cpanel-table td {
  padding: 15px 22px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #1E293B;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.cpanel-table tr:hover td {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.cpanel-table-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.cpanel-mini-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B82F6, #8B5CF6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
}

.table-user-cell {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.table-link {
  color: #2563EB;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.table-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.salary-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #047857;
  background: #D1FAE5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.cpanel-campus-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F766E;
  background: #CCFBF1;
  border: 1px solid #99F6E4;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.cpanel-mode-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #3730A3;
  background: #EEF2FF;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #C7D2FE;
}

/* Status Pills */
.status-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.status-new {
  background: #E0F2FE;
  color: #0284C7;
  border: 1px solid #BAE6FD;
}

.status-contacted {
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #D97706;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
}

.status-enrolled, .status-paid {
  background: #D1FAE5;
  color: #059669;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.status-partial {
  background: #FFEDD5;
  color: #C2410C;
  border: 1px solid #FED7AA;
}

.status-pending-admission {
  background: #F3E8FF;
  color: #7C3AED;
  border: 1px solid #E9D5FF;
}

.status-admission-confirmed {
  background: #DBEAFE;
  color: #1D4ED8;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
}

.cpanel-approved-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #059669;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* Toolbar & Filters */
.cpanel-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cpanel-search-box {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 400px;
}

.cpanel-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #0F172A;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.cpanel-search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #2563EB;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.cpanel-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.filter-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #64748B;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.filter-pill:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.filter-pill.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB, #4F46E5);
  border-color: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.cpanel-status-select {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #0F172A;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cpanel-action-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-table-wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: #DCFCE7;
  border: 1px solid #86EFAC;
  color: #15803D;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-table-wa:hover {
  background: #16A34A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #16A34A;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-table-call {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: #DBEAFE;
  border: 1px solid #93C5FD;
  color: #1D4ED8;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-table-call:hover {
  background: #2563EB;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #2563EB;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-table-delete {
  background: #FEE2E2;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  color: #DC2626;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-table-delete:hover {
  background: #DC2626;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #DC2626;
}

.btn-table-approve {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981, #059669);
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-table-approve:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

.btn-table-action {
  background: #EEF2FF;
  border: 1px solid #C7D2FE;
  color: #4F46E5;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-table-action:hover {
  background: #4F46E5;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Settings List */
.cpanel-settings-list {
  padding: 16px 24px;
}

.cpanel-setting-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.cpanel-setting-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.cpanel-setting-item strong {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.cpanel-setting-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 4px 0 0 0;
}

.setting-chip {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2563EB;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.cpanel-settings-actions {
  padding: 24px;
}

.cpanel-settings-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cpanel-modal-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.cpanel-modal-form .refer-label {
  color: #1E293B;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.cpanel-modal-form .refer-text-field {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #0F172A;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 14px;
}

.cpanel-modal-form .refer-text-field:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #2563EB;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

.cpanel-modal-form .btn-refer-submit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB, #4F46E5);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE-FRIENDLY & RESPONSIVE OPTIMIZATIONS
   Seamless Adaptability across Smartphones, Tablets & Desktops
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE-FRIENDLY & RESPONSIVE OPTIMIZATIONS
   Seamless Adaptability across Smartphones, Tablets & Desktops
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Prevent any accidental horizontal scroll on small devices */
html, body {
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
}

img, iframe, video, svg, canvas {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.container,
.main-container,
.hero-wrapper,
.topbar-container,
.footer-container,
.footer-bottom-flex {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE SLIDE-IN DRAWER & HAMBURGER NAVIGATION
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.btn-mobile-drawer-toggle {
  display: none;
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 9, 20, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 99998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 86vw;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F172A;
  z-index: 99999;
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 12px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  border-right: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mobile-drawer-menu.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.drawer-header {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.drawer-logo {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.drawer-close-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.drawer-close-btn:hover {
  background: #EF4444;
  border-color: #EF4444;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.drawer-rating-row {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #FEF9C3;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #FDE047;
}

.drawer-rating-row .star-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #854D0E;
  background: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.25);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.5);
}

.drawer-rating-row .rating-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #A16207;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.drawer-nav-links {
  padding: 16px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.drawer-nav-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.drawer-nav-item:hover {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
}

.drawer-nav-item.active {
  background: #DBEAFE;
  color: #1D4ED8;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.nav-item-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #64748B;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.drawer-nav-item:hover .nav-item-icon,
.drawer-nav-item.active .nav-item-icon {
  color: #2563EB;
}

.drawer-cta-stack {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.drawer-btn-refer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC4899, #8B5CF6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.35);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.drawer-btn-primary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB, #4F46E5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.drawer-btn-whatsapp {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.drawer-contact-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.drawer-contact-item {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.drawer-contact-item:hover {
  color: #2563EB;
}

.drawer-address-text {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINT RULES (<= 768px)
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* 1. REMOVE TOPBAR COMPLETELY FROM PHONE VIEW */
  .topbar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* 2. LOGO ON MOBILE (Fixed, Stable & Crisp) */
  .hero-brand-notch,
  .hero-brand-notch.is-sticky {
    position: static !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 12px 14px 6px 14px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    left: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
  }

  .notch-fillet {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .brand-box {
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 250px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 8px 22px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  }

  .hero-brand-notch.is-sticky .brand-box {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07) !important;
    padding: 8px 22px !important;
  }

  .brand-main {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 42px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 195px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block !important;
    image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03)) !important;
  }

  /* 3. HERO & NAVIGATION BAR ON MOBILE (Luminous Apple Liquid Glass) */
  .hero-header-bar {
    position: static !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 8px 0 16px 0 !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .liquid-nav {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    padding: 7px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(190%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(190%) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09), inset 0 1.5px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), inset 0 -1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  /* Hide raw link list in mobile bar (all links are inside left drawer!) */
  .liquid-nav-links {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Hamburger button on the left (Apple Frosted Glass Button) */
  .btn-mobile-drawer-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 7px !important;
    padding: 7px 14px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    color: #0F172A !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    transition: background 0.2s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  }

  .btn-mobile-drawer-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  }

  .hamburger-icon {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 3.5px !important;
    width: 15px !important;
  }

  .hamburger-line {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 2px !important;
    background: #0F172A !important;
    border-radius: 2px !important;
  }

  /* Right-side aligned main action buttons */
  .liquid-nav-buttons {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }

  .btn-refer-nav {
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
  }

  .btn-registration {
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }

  .btn-enquiry,
  .btn-student-portal {
    display: none !important; /* Prominently housed in the left drawer */
  }

  /* Hero Stage */
  .hero-organic-canvas {
    padding: 16px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .hero-stage {
    margin-top: 14px;
  }
  .liquid-hero-card {
    padding: 22px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-main-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .hero-main-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  /* 4. AWARDS & CERTIFICATION BADGES (RECTANGULAR CARDS, NO CIRCLES!) */
  .footer-awards-strip {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 22px 10px !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
    border-top: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  }

  .footer-awards-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    color: #0F172A !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .footer-awards-badges {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* Sleek cards - NO CIRCLES! */
  .cert-badge-card {
    width: auto !important;
    min-width: 96px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    flex: 0 1 auto !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 6px 16px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .cert-badge-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    border-color: #3B82F6 !important;
  }

  .cert-badge-card img {
    max-height: 32px !important;
    max-width: 90px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  /* 100% Placement Assured Badge - Native Capsule Banner */
  .cert-badge-placement {
    width: auto !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    flex: 0 1 auto !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 2px 8px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .cert-badge-placement img {
    max-height: 46px !important;
    max-width: 200px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  /* 5. PLACED PARTNER LOGOS (RECTANGULAR CARDS, NO CIRCLES!) */
  .placed-partners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .partner-circle,
  .partner-box {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 64px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #F1F5F9 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    aspect-ratio: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .partner-circle:hover,
  .partner-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    border-color: #3B82F6 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1) !important;
  }

  .partner-logo-img,
  .p-logo-img {
    max-height: 44px !important;
    max-width: 90% !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }

  /* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     6. COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-PAGE MOBILE ALIGNMENT FIXES
     ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  /* Subpage Synchronized Headers (courses, placements, about, contact, blog, portal) */
  .page-top-nav-bar {
    position: static !important;
    margin: 8px 12px 14px 12px !important;
    width: auto !important;
  }

  .page-nav-container {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .page-nav-container .brand-box {
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 250px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 8px 22px !important;
  }

  .page-nav-container .liquid-nav {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 440px !important;
  }

  /* Subpage Hero Sections */
  .courses-hero-section {
    padding: 26px 16px 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
    margin: 0 10px 24px 10px !important;
  }

  .courses-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem !important;
    line-height: 1.22 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .courses-hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }

  .courses-hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .courses-highlights-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .highlight-item {
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  /* Placed Students Showcase Alignment */
  .placed-success-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
  }

  .placed-main-title,
  .placed-right-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  }

  .placed-student-card {
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    min-height: 64px !important;
  }

  .psc-avatar-wrap {
    width: 46px !important;
    height: 46px !important;
  }

  .psc-name {
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  }

  .psc-role {
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  }

  .psc-company-pill {
    align-self: center !important;
    min-width: 95px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
  }

  .psc-logo-img {
    max-height: 28px !important;
    max-width: 85px !important;
  }

  /* Contact Page Alignment */
  .contact-main-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 22px !important;
  }

  .contact-card-box {
    padding: 18px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 24px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
  }

  .form-double-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  /* About Page Alignment */
  .vision-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .vision-card {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .about-faculty-hero-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
  }

  .af-img-col {
    min-height: 240px !important;
    height: 260px !important;
  }

  .af-content-col {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
  }

  .af-heading {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }

  .certs-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  /* Blog Page Alignment */
  .featured-article-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
  }

  .fac-content-col {
    padding: 24px 18px !important;
  }

  .fac-img-col {
    min-height: 220px !important;
    height: 240px !important;
  }

  .fac-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }

  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }

  /* Student Portal Page Alignment */
  .portal-main-section {
    padding: 0 12px !important;
    margin: 10px auto 40px auto !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .portal-auth-card {
    padding: 24px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
  }

  .pac-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  }

  .pac-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem !important;
  }

  /* Other Sections */
  .courses-grid,
  .course-grid,
  .placements-grid,
  .stats-grid,
  .features-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .portal-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  }

  .section-sub {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  }

  .footer-container,
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom-flex {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px 12px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .btn-hero-primary,
  .btn-hero-secondary {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
  }

  .topbar-contact {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .placed-partners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .partner-circle,
  .partner-box {
    height: 62px !important;
  }

  .partner-logo-img,
  .p-logo-img {
    max-height: 42px !important;
  }

  /* Ultra small screens (<= 380px) */
  .liquid-nav {
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  .btn-mobile-drawer-toggle {
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }

  .btn-refer-nav {
    padding: 6px 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  }

  .btn-registration {
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  }

  .placed-student-card {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    padding: 12px !important;
  }

  .psc-company-pill {
    align-self: flex-start !important;
  }
}

/* 5. REFER & EARN MODAL ON MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .refer-modal-backdrop {
    padding: 10px;
  }
  .refer-modal-box {
    padding: 24px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .refer-modal-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .refer-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .refer-text-field,
  .c-form-input,
  .cpanel-search-input {
    font-size: 16px !important; /* Prevents auto-zoom on iOS Safari */
  }
}

/* 6. ADMIN CONTROL PANEL (cPanel) ON MOBILE & TABLETS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cpanel-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .cpanel-grid-two {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cpanel-body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  .cpanel-app-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .cpanel-sidebar {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  }
  .cpanel-sidebar-header {
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }
  .cpanel-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .cpanel-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .cpanel-nav-btn {
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .cpanel-sidebar-footer {
    padding: 10px 16px;
  }
  .cpanel-topbar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    position: static;
  }
  .cpanel-current-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .cpanel-topbar-right {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .btn-cpanel-quick,
  .btn-cpanel-action,
  .btn-cpanel-primary {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .cpanel-view-body {
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }
  .cpanel-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .cpanel-stat-card {
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .cpanel-stat-card .csc-value {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }
  .cpanel-banner-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 18px 16px;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .cpanel-banner-card .btn-cpanel-primary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .cpanel-toolbar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .cpanel-search-box {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .cpanel-filter-pills {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .cpanel-filter-pills::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .filter-pill {
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .cpanel-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .cpanel-table th,
  .cpanel-table td {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .cpanel-auth-wrap {
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .cpanel-auth-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .cpanel-auth-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .cpanel-auth-sub {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

/* Hide Admin Control Panel / cPanel completely on mobile devices */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portal-admin-box-desktop,
  .admin-cpanel-link,
  .admin-cpanel-footer-link,
  a[href*="cpanel.html"],
  .drawer-nav-item[href*="cpanel.html"] {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .footer-bottom-links a[href*="cpanel.html"] + span,
  .footer-bottom-links span:has(+ a[href*="cpanel.html"]) {
    display: none !important;
  }
}