/* ==========================================================================
   MAHALAKSHMI TECH CAMPUS (MTC CHENNAI) - MAIN STYLESHEET
   Engineered for Ultra-Fast Core Web Vitals, Modern Aesthetics & High Conversion
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS Custom Properties / Design Tokens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --primary-50: #eff6ff;
  --primary-100: #dbeafe;
  --primary-200: #bfdbfe;
  --primary-500: #3b82f6;
  --primary-600: #2563eb;
  --primary-700: #1d4ed8;
  --primary-800: #1e40af;
  --primary-900: #1e3a8a;

  --accent-cyan: #06b6d4;
  --accent-emerald: #10b981;
  --accent-amber: #f59e0b;
  --accent-rose: #f43f5e;
  
  --dark-950: #0a0f1d;
  --dark-900: #0f172a;
  --dark-850: #131d36;
  --dark-800: #1e293b;
  --dark-700: #334155;
  --dark-600: #475569;
  
  --gray-100: #f1f5f9;
  --gray-200: #e2e8f0;
  --gray-300: #cbd5e1;
  --gray-400: #94a3b8;
  --gray-500: #64748b;
  
  --surface-white: #ffffff;
  --surface-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  --surface-subtle: #f8fafc;
  
  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 50%, #06b6d4 100%);
  --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f172a 0%, #0a0f1d 100%);
  --gradient-glow: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Space Grotesk', var(--font-sans);

  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 35px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);

  /* Transitions & Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & Global Base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--dark-700);
  background-color: var(--surface-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Scroll Progress Bar */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* Headings & Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--dark-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

a {
  color: var(--primary-600);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-800);
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Layout & Reusable Utility Classes
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.section-padding {
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

.bg-subtle {
  background-color: var(--surface-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

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

.section-head {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary-600);
  background-color: var(--primary-50);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-200);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.title-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  margin: 0.85rem auto 1.25rem auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--dark-600);
}

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #06b6d4);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Glassmorphism Card Style */
.glass-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Buttons & Interactive Controls
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-primary-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary-sm:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-sm {
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-300);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--dark-800);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.btn-outline-sm:hover {
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border-color: var(--primary-500);
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--dark-900);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--dark-800);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-600);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-accent {
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Pulsing Pulse Effect for Conversion CTA */
.pulse-button {
  position: relative;
}

.pulse-button::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -3px;
  left: -3px;
  right: -3px;
  bottom: -3px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-500);
  animation: buttonPulse 2s infinite ease-out;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes buttonPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.96);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Top Announcement Banner
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background: var(--dark-950);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.announcement-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.announcement-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: var(--accent-amber);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(0.7); }
}

.announcement-text {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.announcement-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.announcement-link {
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.announcement-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.announcement-phone:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Main Sticky Header & Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.main-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 74px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.logo-mark {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.logo-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

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

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--dark-950);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.65rem;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--dark-800);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary-600);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

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

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.icon-btn {
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  color: var(--dark-700);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary-600);
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--dark-900);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Mobile Navigation Drawer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 10000;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: right var(--transition-slow);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.close-drawer {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.drawer-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.drawer-link {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-900);
  display: block;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.drawer-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Hero Section (Ultra-Modern Dark Gradient)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--dark-950);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-shapes {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gradient-sphere {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.sphere-1 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: #1e40af;
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
}

.sphere-2 {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: #06b6d4;
  bottom: -50px;
  right: -50px;
}

.grid-pattern-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
}

.hero-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-heading {
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-key-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

.stat-pill {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-pill strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-pill span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.stat-pill-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-trust-metrics {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
}

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

.check-icon {
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Hero Showcase Card */
.campus-card-showcase {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.showcase-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.live-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.blink {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--accent-emerald);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseDot 1.2s infinite;
}

.batch-tag {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  color: #bfdbfe;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

.campus-feature-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.feature-icon-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.showcase-campus-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.campus-feature-box p {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-mini-form {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-mini-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.form-group-mini {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.form-group-mini input,
.form-group-mini select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.form-group-mini select option {
  background: var(--dark-900);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.form-group-mini input:focus,
.form-group-mini select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-500);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.showcase-footer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  text-align: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Accreditation Marquee Strip
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.accreditation-strip {
  background: #0f172a;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.accreditation-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.accreditation-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  animation: marqueeScroll 25s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-item {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.marquee-item strong {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Key Performance Stats Counter Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-counter-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--surface-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary-300);
}

.stat-icon-wrapper {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-700);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-suffix {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--primary-500);
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.criteria-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pillar-links-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-900);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.stat-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--dark-600);
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. About Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-subheading {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.paragraph {
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  color: var(--dark-700);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.about-highlights-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem 0;
}

.highlight-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.point-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--primary-50);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-btn-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-cards-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.about-feature-box {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.about-feature-box:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.box-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-feature-box h4,
.about-feature-box .about-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-feature-box p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--dark-600);
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Programs Explorer Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.program-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.filter-tab {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-300);
  color: var(--dark-700);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-500);
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.filter-tab.active {
  background: var(--primary-600);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-600);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.program-card {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--primary-400);
}

.program-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary-700);
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-200);
}

.program-badge.trending {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.program-header {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

.program-type {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.program-name {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.program-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--dark-600);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.program-features {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.program-features li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--dark-700);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.program-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.seats-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Placements & Recruiters Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.placement-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.placement-stat-box {
  background: var(--dark-900);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
}

.pl-highlight {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.pl-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.pl-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin: 0;
}

.recruiters-showcase {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.recruiters-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.recruiter-tags-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.recruiter-chip {
  background: var(--surface-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dark-800);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.recruiter-chip:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  border-color: var(--primary-300);
  color: var(--primary-700);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.chip-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-600);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Campus Infrastructure Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.infra-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.infra-card {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.infra-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary-300);
}

.infra-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.infra-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.infra-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--dark-600);
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Scholarship Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.scholarship-banner {
  background: var(--gradient-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.badge-accent {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.scholarship-heading {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.scholarship-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.scholarship-tiers {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.tier-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.tier-pct {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.tier-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Admissions 2026 Form Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.admission-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.admission-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.step-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--surface-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.step-num {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-600);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.admission-helpline-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--primary-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-200);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.helpline-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.form-container-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.form-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.form-card-header h3,
.form-card-header .form-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form-card-header p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--primary-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-800);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.required {
  color: var(--accent-rose);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dark-900);
  background-color: var(--surface-white);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.alert-success-box {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1.5px solid #a7f3d0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.success-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.alert-success-box h4,
.alert-success-box .success-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #065f46;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.alert-success-box p {
  color: #047857;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Testimonials Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.review-stars {
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.quote-text {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dark-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.student-profile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.avatar-placeholder {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.student-profile strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dark-900);
}

.student-profile span {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. Google SERP FAQ Accordion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--primary-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-900);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-600);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out, padding 0.3s ease-out;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 250px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dark-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. Contact & Interactive Location Map
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.contact-details-box {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.contact-subheading {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.address-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--dark-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-link-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-link-item .icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.transit-info-badge {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-200);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--primary-900);
}

.map-placeholder-card {
  background: var(--dark-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.map-header {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.map-card-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.map-visual-box {
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.map-pin {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.pin-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.pin-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-500);
  animation: buttonPulse 2s infinite ease-out;
}

.pin-popup {
  background: var(--primary-600);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.map-info-overlay {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--dark-900);
}

.map-info-overlay p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.rating-stars {
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.25rem !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. SEO Mega Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.main-footer {
  background: var(--dark-950);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-about-text {
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.social-links-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-600);
  border-color: var(--primary-600);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary-600);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-address {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-address a {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin: 0 0.35rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   21. Floating Quick Action Buttons
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.floating-cta-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 999;
}

.float-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.float-whatsapp {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.float-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.float-apply {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.25rem;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.float-apply:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

.float-tooltip {
  display: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22. Search Modal
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 10001;
  display: none;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 100px;
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 600px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.modal-header input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  outline: none;
  color: var(--dark-900);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.search-hint {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.search-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.search-tag {
  background: var(--surface-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-tag:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  border-color: var(--primary-300);
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   23. Responsive Media Queries (Mobile First & Breakpoints)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  
  .about-grid,
  .admission-layout,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .stats-grid,
  .placement-stats-row,
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .programs-grid,
  .infra-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .scholarship-tiers {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .d-none-mobile {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hero-heading {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .announcement-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .announcement-text {
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .programs-grid,
  .infra-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .stats-grid,
  .placement-stats-row,
  .scholarship-tiers,
  .footer-grid,
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .form-container-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .scholarship-banner {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   24. Authoritative Tamil Nadu SEO Guide & Comparison Matrix Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.authoritative-guide-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.guide-article-card {
  background: var(--surface-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.guide-article-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--dark-950);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.guide-article-card h3:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.criteria-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 2.5rem 0;
}

.criteria-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.criteria-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--primary-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.c-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-500);
  opacity: 0.35;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.criteria-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--dark-900);
}

.criteria-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--dark-600);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.table-responsive {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem 0;
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.comparison-table th,
.comparison-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.comparison-table th {
  background: var(--dark-900);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.comparison-table tr:hover {
  background: var(--surface-subtle);
}

.comparison-table tr.highlight-row {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-600);
}

.badge-green {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.pillar-links-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.pillar-links-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pillar-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.p-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--surface-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-800);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.p-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  border-color: var(--primary-400);
  color: var(--primary-700);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   25. Pillar Page & Blog Hub Layouts
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillar-hero {
  background: var(--dark-950);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pillar-breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.pillar-main-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  max-width: 950px;
}

.pillar-intro {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 850px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.author-meta-strip {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
}

.toc-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}

.toc-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.toc-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.toc-list a {
  color: var(--dark-800);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.toc-list a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-600);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.pillar-content-body {
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

.pillar-section-block {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.pillar-section-block h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--dark-950);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-100);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.styled-bullet-list {
  list-style: disc;
  margin-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.styled-bullet-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--dark-700);
}

.feature-boxes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

.f-box {
  background: var(--surface-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.f-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.branch-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

.branch-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.branch-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--primary-800);
}

.btn-text {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-600);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.highlight-box-pillar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #dbeafe 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   26. Blogs Hub & Article Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blogs-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.blog-preview-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.blog-preview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary-400);
}

.blog-cat-badge {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary-700);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-preview-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-preview-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--dark-600);
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

.read-more-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

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

.blog-main-card {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-tag {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-700);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-main-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dark-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-meta-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

.cluster-callout-box {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border-left: 4px solid #10b981;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #065f46;
}

.lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--dark-800);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-body-wrapper {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
}

.article-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.article-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}

.article-meta-row {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-cta-box {
  background: var(--gradient-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.article-cta-box h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-cta-box p {
  color: var(--gray-300);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .criteria-grid,
  .blogs-preview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .blogs-grid-layout,
  .branch-cards-grid,
  .feature-boxes-grid,
  .toc-list,
  .pillar-links-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pillar-main-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }
}