/* ============================================================
   AdmissionSeekho.com — Premium Education Consultancy
   Design: Dark Navy + Gold — Luxury Academic Aesthetic
   ============================================================ */

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

/* ── CSS Variables ── */
:root {
  --navy:      #050d1a;
  --navy2:     #0a1628;
  --navy3:     #0f1f3d;
  --gold:      #c9a84c;
  --gold2:     #e8c96a;
  --gold3:     #f5e0a0;
  --white:     #ffffff;
  --off-white: #f0ece3;
  --muted:     #8899aa;
  --accent:    #3a7bd5;
  --green:     #27ae60;
  --radius:    12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --shadow:    0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --max-w: 1280px;
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ── Utility ── */
.container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 60px 0; }
.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12); color: var(--gold2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(58,123,213,0.15); color: #7aaff5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(58,123,213,0.3);
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.tag.green { background: rgba(39,174,96,0.12); color: #5de890; border-color: rgba(39,174,96,0.3); }
.tag.gold  { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12); color: var(--gold2); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }

/* ── Section Header ── */
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.section-header .eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  display: block; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--white);
}
.section-header h2 span { color: var(--gold); }
.section-header p {
  margin-top: 16px; max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.divider {
  width: 60px; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer; border: none; transition: var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #a8832e 100%);
  color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.55);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.13); }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 22px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.btn-green {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #27ae60, #1e8449);
  color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(39,174,96,0.3);
}
.btn-green:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(39,174,96,0.45); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ── Header / Nav ── */
#header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
#header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(5,13,26,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 0;
}
.logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
}
.logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.logo-img {
  height: 38px; width: auto; object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.nav-links a {
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  transition: var(--transition); position: relative;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 4px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1); }
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer; padding: 8px;
}
.hamburger span {
  width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu {
  display: none; position: fixed; top: 76px; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: rgba(5,13,26,0.97); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  z-index: 999; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu a {
  padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07); }

/* ── Hero Section ── */
#hero {
  min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 40%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(58,123,213,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy2) 50%, #060e1e 100%);
}
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.04;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.5) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.5) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-orb-1 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.15), transparent 70%);
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  animation: orbFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-orb-2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58,123,213,0.12), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -50px; left: -50px;
  animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes orbFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1.05); }
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 100px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center;
}
.hero-text .eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold2); letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-text h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-text h1 .highlight {
  display: block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold2), var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.hero-text .sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 36px; line-height: 1.8;
}
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 32px; padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.hero-stat .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold2); line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat .label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 4px; }
.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.hero-card-stack { position: relative; height: 420px; }
.hero-main-card {
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 340px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  animation: cardFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cardFloat {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
.hero-main-card .card-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #8a6318);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero-main-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.hero-main-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); }
.hero-float-card {
  position: absolute; background: rgba(5,13,26,0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.hero-float-1 { bottom: 60px; left: 0; width: 200px; animation: cardFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
.hero-float-2 { top: 180px; left: 60px; width: 180px; animation: cardFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite 2s; }
.hero-float-card .f-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold2); line-height: 1;
}
.hero-float-card .f-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 4px; }

/* ── Scrolling Ticker ── */
.ticker-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, #a8832e 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
  padding: 12px 0; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-inner {
  display: inline-flex; gap: 48px;
  animation: tickerScroll 30s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-inner span {
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ticker-inner span::before { content: '★  '; }
@keyframes tickerScroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ── Trust Badges ── */
#trust { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--navy2); }
.trust-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px;
}
.trust-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px 24px; text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.06), transparent);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.trust-card:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.trust-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.trust-icon { font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.trust-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold2); line-height: 1;
}
.trust-label { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 500; }

/* ── College Cards ── */
.colleges-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px;
}
.college-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition); position: relative;
}
.college-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), var(--shadow-gold);
}
.college-card-img {
  height: 200px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.college-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s; }
.college-card:hover .college-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.college-card-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px; font-size: 2.5rem;
}
.college-card-img-placeholder p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-weight: 500; }
.college-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.college-card-body h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.college-card-body .location { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.college-card-body .desc { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }
.card-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.card-actions { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-top: auto; }
.college-card-rank {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  background: rgba(5,13,26,0.85); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* ── Why Choose Us ── */
#why { background: var(--navy); }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.why-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.why-card:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.why-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.15), rgba(201,168,76,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.why-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── Process ── */
#process { background: var(--navy2); }
.process-steps {
  display: flex; gap: 0; position: relative; counter-reset: step;
}
.process-steps::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 44px; left: 80px; right: 80px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), rgba(201,168,76,0.2));
}
.process-step {
  flex: 1; text-align: center; padding: 0 20px; position: relative;
}
.step-circle {
  width: 88px; height: 88px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy2); border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--navy2), 0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  font-size: 1.8rem; transition: var(--transition);
}
.process-step:hover .step-circle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #8a6318);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.step-num {
  position: absolute; top: -6px; right: -6px;
  width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.process-step h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.process-step p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── Testimonials ── */
#testimonials { background: var(--navy); overflow: hidden; }
.testimonials-slider { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.testimonials-track {
  display: flex; gap: 28px;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.testimonial-card {
  min-width: 320px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px;
}
.testimonial-card .stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.testimonial-card .quote { font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; font-style: italic; }
.testimonial-card .quote::before { content: '\201C'; font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold); line-height: 0; vertical-align: -0.5em; margin-right: 4px; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.testi-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #8a6318);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--navy);
}
.testi-info .name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.testi-info .detail { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.slider-controls {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px;
}
.slider-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.slider-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.slider-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
}
.dot.active { background: var(--gold); width: 24px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ── Lead Form Section ── */
#lead { background: var(--navy2); }
.lead-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
.lead-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.lead-text p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.lead-perks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.lead-perk {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.lead-perk .check {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(39,174,96,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(39,174,96,0.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem; color: #5de890; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lead-form-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.lead-form-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 28px; text-align: center;
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
.form-control {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 8px; color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: var(--transition); outline: none;
}
.form-control:focus { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.1); }
.form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
select.form-control option { background: var(--navy2); color: var(--white); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }

/* ── Popup Modal ── */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: var(--transition);
}
.modal-overlay.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.modal-box {
  background: var(--navy2); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 48px 40px; width: 100%; max-width: 520px;
  position: relative; transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), opacity 0.4s;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), var(--shadow-gold);
  max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
}
.modal-overlay.open .modal-box { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: none;
  color: var(--white); cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.modal-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.modal-header .modal-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.modal-header h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.modal-header p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── WhatsApp Float ── */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed; bottom: 90px; left: 20px; z-index: 9999;
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #128c7e);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
  animation: waPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.wa-float svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; fill: white; }
.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37,211,102,0.55); animation: none; }
@keyframes waPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(37,211,102,0.7); }
}
.wa-float .wa-tooltip {
  position: absolute; left: 70px; background: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 8px; white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: var(--transition);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.wa-float:hover .wa-tooltip { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; left: 74px; }

/* ── Sticky Apply Bar ── */
.sticky-apply {
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 8000;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy2), var(--navy3));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  display: none; /* shown via JS on scroll */
  align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}
.sticky-apply.visible { display: flex; }
.sticky-apply-text { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.sticky-apply-text strong { color: var(--gold2); }

/* ── Footer ── */
#footer {
  background: #02070f; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.footer-brand .logo { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 280px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-link {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem; transition: var(--transition); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.social-link svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; fill: currentColor; display: block; }
.social-link:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3); color: var(--gold); }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold2); margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--muted); transition: var(--transition); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--white); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-contact-item .icon { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 2px; }
.footer-contact-item .text { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--muted); }
.footer-contact-item .text a { color: var(--gold2); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  padding: 24px 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--muted); }
.footer-bottom .heart { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── Page Hero ── */
.page-hero {
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 30%, rgba(201,168,76,0.1), transparent 60%),
              linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy2) 100%);
  text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.03;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.8) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.8) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.page-hero h1 span { color: var(--gold); }
.page-hero p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ── Entrance Exam Cards ── */
.exam-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.exam-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px; transition: var(--transition); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.exam-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.exam-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.25); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.exam-card-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.exam-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.exam-card .exam-subtitle { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gold2); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.exam-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.exam-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.exam-meta-item { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }

/* ── About Page ── */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.about-img-block { position: relative; }
.about-img-main {
  width: 100%; height: 460px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.1), rgba(58,123,213,0.1));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 5rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.about-stat-card {
  position: absolute; background: rgba(5,13,26,0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px; backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}
.about-stat-card.bottom-right { bottom: -20px; right: -20px; }
.about-stat-card.top-left { top: -20px; left: -20px; }
.about-stat-card .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold2); line-height: 1;
}
.about-stat-card .label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 4px; }
.about-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.25;
}
.about-text p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.8; }
.mv-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 28px; }
.mv-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px;
}
.mv-card h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold2); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mv-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── Contact Page ── */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr; gap: 60px; }
.contact-info h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.contact-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding: 20px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.contact-item-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.15), rgba(201,168,76,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.contact-item-body .label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.contact-item-body .value { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 4px; }
.contact-item-body .value a { color: var(--gold2); }
.map-placeholder {
  margin-top: 28px; height: 200px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.07), rgba(58,123,213,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 2rem;
}
.map-placeholder p { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.contact-form-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 40px;
}
.contact-form-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 28px; }

/* ── College Detail Page ── */
.college-hero {
  padding: 130px 0 60px; position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy2) 100%);
}
.college-hero-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.college-hero-img {
  height: 360px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.08), rgba(58,123,213,0.05));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 4rem;
}
.college-hero-text h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.college-hero-text .location-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.college-hero-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.college-meta-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.college-meta-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px;
}
.college-meta-item .meta-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.college-meta-item .meta-value { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 4px; color: var(--gold2); }
.college-content { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--navy); }
.college-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; gap: 48px; }
.college-main-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
  margin: 32px 0 16px; padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}
.college-main-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.college-main-content p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.college-main-content ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.college-main-content ul li {
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); padding-left: 20px; position: relative;
}
.college-main-content ul li::before {
  content: '▸'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.fee-table {
  width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
}
.fee-table th {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.15), rgba(201,168,76,0.05));
  color: var(--gold2); padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 0.85rem; text-align: left; font-weight: 700;
}
.fee-table td {
  padding: 12px 18px; font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.fee-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.fee-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }
.college-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; height: fit-content; }
.sidebar-apply-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.1), rgba(201,168,76,0.02));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sidebar-apply-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sidebar-info-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 24px;
}
.sidebar-info-item {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.sidebar-info-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-info-item .k { color: var(--muted); }
.sidebar-info-item .v { font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold2); }

/* ── AOS-like scroll animations ── */
[data-aos] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
[data-aos].aos-animate { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
[data-aos="fade-left"] { transform: translateX(30px); }
[data-aos="fade-left"].aos-animate { transform: translateX(0); }
[data-aos="fade-right"] { transform: translateX(-30px); }
[data-aos="fade-right"].aos-animate { transform: translateX(0); }
[data-aos="zoom-in"] { transform: scale(0.9); }
[data-aos="zoom-in"].aos-animate { transform: scale(1); }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .hero-cta { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-stats { justify-content: center; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .colleges-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-img-block { display: none; }
  .lead-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .college-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .college-sidebar { position: static; }
  .college-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .college-hero-img { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Layout */
  .section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }

  /* Nav */
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-inner { padding: 14px 0; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-stat { min-width: 90px; text-align: center; }
  .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
  .hero-cta .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }

  /* Grids */
  .colleges-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .exam-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Process */
  .process-steps { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 32px; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; text-align: center; }
  .footer-brand p { max-width: 100%; }

  /* Modals */
  .sticky-apply { display: none !important; }
  .modal-overlay { padding: 12px; }
  .modal-box { margin: 0; padding: 28px 20px; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; max-height: 92vh; overflow-y: auto; }

  /* Cards */
  .card-actions { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .card-tags { gap: 4px; }

  /* College page */
  .college-hero { padding: 80px 0 48px; }
  .college-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .college-hero-img { display: none; }
  .college-meta-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .college-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .college-sidebar { position: static; top: auto; }
  .fee-table { font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .fee-table th, .fee-table td { padding: 8px 6px; }

  /* Page hero */
  .page-hero { padding: 100px 0 60px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.8rem); }

  /* Section headers */
  .section-header h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.4rem); }

  /* Lead section */
  .lead-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Contact */
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Contact FAQ grid */
  .faq-q-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }

  /* Fix track record box padding on mobile */
  .about-track-record { padding: 32px 20px !important; border-radius: 16px !important; }

  /* About */
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-img-block { display: none; }
  /* Fix track record 4-col grid on mobile */
  .about-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 20px !important; }
  /* Fix testimonial cards on mobile - show full width */
  .testimonial-card { min-width: calc(100vw - 48px); }
  /* Fix about page horizontal overflow */
  section, .container { max-width: 100%; overflow-x: hidden; }

  /* WA float - always visible above sticky bar on all phones */
  .wa-float { bottom: 80px; left: 14px; width: 54px; height: 54px; z-index: 9999; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .trust-card { padding: 20px 14px; }
  .trust-num { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .college-card-body { padding: 16px; }
  .college-card-body h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .btn { font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 10px 18px; }
  .btn-sm { font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 7px 12px; }
  .section-header h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .modal-box { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .logo-img { height: 30px; }
  .college-meta-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }

  /* Fix testimonial card width on small phones */
  .testimonial-card { min-width: calc(100vw - 48px); }

  /* Fix track record 4-col grid breaking on mobile */
  .about-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 20px !important; }

  /* Fix why-students-trust 2-col grid on small phones */
  .why-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

/* ── Success state ── */
.form-success {
  text-align: center; padding: 40px 20px;
  display: none;
}
.form-success .success-icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-success h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form-success p { color: var(--muted); }