/***** deterrent only — hurts UX; optional *****/
html,
body {
    -webkit-touch-callout: none;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    -ms-user-select: none;
    user-select: none;
}

input,
textarea {
    -webkit-user-select: text;
    user-select: text;
}

:root {
    --bg-dark: #a0a0a08a;
    --bg-dark-accent: #00004b;
    --bg-light: #f6f9ff;
    --white: #fff;
    --ink: #f0f4ff;
    --ink-dark: #0f172a;
    --muted: #aeb5c7;
    --primary: #8a96ff;
    --accent: #ff8a4d;
    --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #8a96ff 0%, #ff8a4d 100%);
    --glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --radius: 14px;
    --max-width: 1150px;
    font-family: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial;
}

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html,
body {
    height: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--ink);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px;
}

/* Header */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 40;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.836);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    height: 100px;
    /* Fixed height for consistency across devices */
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 40px;
    /* Restrict logo height to fit within navbar */
}

.logo img {
    max-height: 100%;
    /* Ensure logo scales within container */
    width: auto;
    /* Maintain aspect ratio */
    max-width: 150px;
    /* Limit max width to prevent overflow */
    object-fit: contain;
    /* Ensure logo isn't distorted */
}

.main-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: center;
}

.main-nav a {
    color: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: .2s ease;
}

.main-nav a:hover {
    background: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    color: white;
}

.main-nav a.cta {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--ink-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 14px;
}

/* Underline animation for non-CTA links */
.main-nav a:not(.cta) {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    /* Ensure proper positioning for pseudo-element */
}

.main-nav a:not(.cta)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    bottom: 5px;
    /* Adjust as needed based on padding */
    left: 50%;
    /* Start from center */
    background-color: var(--accent);
    transition: width 0.3s ease, left 0.3s ease;
}

.main-nav a:not(.cta)::before {
    /* Optional: Remove any existing before if present, or just use after */
}

.main-nav a:not(.cta):hover::after {
    width: 60%;
    /* Or 80% to not touch edges perfectly */
    left: 20%;
}


.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: 0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for navbar and logo */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .header-inner {
        height: 56px;
        /* Slightly smaller height for tablets */
    }

    .logo img {
        max-width: 100px;
        /* Reduce logo size for tablets */
        max-height: 36px;
        /* Adjust height for smaller screens */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .header-inner {
        height: 50px;
        /* Smaller height for mobile */
        position: relative;
    }

    .logo img {
        max-width: 90px;
        /* Further reduce logo size for mobile */
        max-height: 32px;
        /* Ensure logo fits within smaller navbar */
    }

    .main-nav {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        right: 12px;
        left: auto;
        width: min(92vw, 320px);
        max-width: calc(100vw - 24px);
        padding: 10px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        background: var(--bg-dark-accent);
        box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 6px;
        z-index: 50;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .main-nav a {
        padding: 12px;
        display: block;
        color: var(--ink);
    }

    .main-nav a.cta {
        text-align: center;
        color: var(--ink-dark);
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: inline-flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 4px;
    }

    .mobile-toggle span {
        display: block;
        width: 22px;
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--bg-dark-accent);
        border-radius: 2px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 641px) {
    .site-header .main-nav {
        display: flex !important;
        position: static !important;
        inset: auto !important;
        width: auto !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border: none !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        gap: 18px !important;
    }

    .site-header .mobile-toggle {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Rest of your existing CSS remains unchanged */
.new-banner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 700px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: url('/img/bannerimg.png') no-repeat center center/cover;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
    margin-top: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30, 30, 45, 0.7), rgba(44, 44, 65, 0.9));
    z-index: 1;
}

.banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    animation: fadeIn 1s ease-in-out forwards;
}

.banner-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: var(--white);
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.banner-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(14px, 1.8vw, 18px);
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.banner-features {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
    animation: featureSlideIn .8s ease-in-out forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

.feature-item:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.feature-item:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.feature-item:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.feature-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* Blinking Button Animation */
.blink-button {
    animation: blink 2.5s infinite;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: white !important;
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 138, 77, .3);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

@keyframes blink {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 138, 77, .3);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        opacity: 0.8;
        box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 138, 77, .5);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes featureSlideIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Search */
.search-bar {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.search-bar input,
.search-bar select {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
    background: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    color: var(--ink);
}

.search-bar input::placeholder {
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* Colleges grid */
.colleges-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-top: 20px;
}

#loadMore {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    color: var(--ink-dark);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b46727, #ffbf8a);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
    transform: translateY(0);
    animation: pulseCta 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 18px 0;
}

.colleges-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(380px, 1fr));
    gap: 22px 24px;
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.college-card {
    background: black;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.college-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
}

.college-top {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

.college-top img {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.college-info h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.college-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.college-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.college-actions .btn {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.btn.download {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--muted);
    color: var(--muted);
}

.badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: var(--grad);
    color: var(--ink-dark);
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Why cards */
.why-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.whyheading {
    text-align: center;
    color: blue;
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.why-card {
    background: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    color: var(--ink);
}

.why-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.tilt-in {
    animation: tiltIn .7s ease both;
}

.tilt-in[data-tilt-delay="1"] {
    animation-delay: .05s;
}

.tilt-in[data-tilt-delay="2"] {
    animation-delay: .1s;
}

@keyframes tiltIn {
    from {
        transform: perspective(600px) rotateX(6deg) translateY(10px);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        transform: none;
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Highlights (v2) */
.highlights-v2 {
    --ring: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(138, 150, 255, .6), rgba(255, 138, 77, .6));
    --tile-bg: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    --ink: var(--ink);
    --muted: var(--muted);
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.highlights-v2 h2 {
    color: blue;
}

.highlights-v2 .section-header p {
    color: rgb(75, 75, 75);
}

.hi-v2-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.hi-v2-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--tile-bg);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px 16px 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.hi-v2-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1px;
    background: var(--ring);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: .45;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hi-v2-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -40% -60%;
    background: radial-gradient(40rem 40rem at 30% 30%, rgba(138, 150, 255, .08), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(40rem 40rem at 70% 80%, rgba(255, 138, 77, .08), transparent 60%);
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0.001deg);
    z-index: -1;
    transition: transform .6s ease;
}

.hi-v2-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(138, 150, 255, .18);
    border-color: rgba(138, 150, 255, .35);
}

.hi-v2-card:hover .hi-v2-glow {
    transform: translate3d(4px, -4px, 0);
}

.hi-v2-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(138, 150, 255, .1), rgba(255, 138, 77, .1));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
    animation: gentlyPop .6s ease both;
}

.hi-v2-icon i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 20px;
}

.hi-v2-card h4 {
    margin: 6px 0 4px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.hi-v2-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.hi-v2-card {
    animation: riseIn .6s ease both;
}

.hi-v2-card:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: .05s;
}

.hi-v2-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: .12s;
}

.hi-v2-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: .19s;
}

.hi-v2-card:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: .26s;
}

@keyframes riseIn {
    from {
        transform: translateY(10px) scale(.98);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes gentlyPop {
    from {
        transform: scale(.9);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .hi-v2-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hi-v2-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Popular Specializations (v2) */
.spec-cloud-v2 {
    --chip-bg: rgba(138, 150, 255, .08);
    --chip-bg-hover: rgba(138, 150, 255, .16);
    --chip-text: var(--primary);
    --ring: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(138, 150, 255, .55), rgba(255, 138, 77, .55));
    text-align: center;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.spec-v2-title {
    margin: 20px 10px 30px;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: blue;
}

.spec-v2-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.spec-v2-chip {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--chip-text);
    background: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.spec-v2-chip i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.spec-v2-chip::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    background: var(--ring);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: .0;
    transition: opacity .2s ease;
}

.spec-v2-chip:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(138, 150, 255, .16);
    border-color: rgba(138, 150, 255, .35);
}

.spec-v2-chip:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(.98);
}

.spec-v2-note {
    margin-top: 8px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* Steps */
.steps {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}

.step {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.step h4 {
    color: white;
}

.step p {
    color: rgb(185, 185, 185);
}

.step-num {
    position: absolute;
    right: 10px;
    top: 8px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
    font-size: 28px;
}


/* =========================================
   Colleges Page (Guide Me Education Replica)
   ========================================= */

/* Layout Container */
.page-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .page-container {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .sidebar {
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .college-list-area {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar {
    width: 280px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.filter-group {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.filter-group:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.filter-group h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #333;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.checkbox-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #555;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    accent-color: var(--primary);
}

.filter-search-box {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.filter-search-box input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 8px 30px 8px 10px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 13px;
    outline: none;
}

.filter-search-box i {
    position: absolute;
    right: 10px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #aaa;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.filter-options.scrollable {
    max-height: 200px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding-right: 5px;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for sidebar */
.filter-options.scrollable::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 4px;
}

.filter-options.scrollable::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #ccc;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Sticky Apply Tab */
.sticky-apply-tab {
    position: fixed;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    background-color: #e74c3c;
    color: white;
    padding: 15px 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: -2px 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.sticky-apply-tab:hover {
    background-color: #c0392b;
}


/* Main Content Area */
.college-list-area {
    flex-grow: 1;
    width: calc(100% - 310px);
    /* fallback */
}

/* Search Bar */
.ge-search-bar {
    display: flex;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.ge-search-input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 16px;
    outline: none;
    color: #444;
}

.ge-search-btn {
    background: #007bff;
    /* Similar blue to reference */
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.ge-search-btn:hover {
    background: #0056b3;
}

/* GE Card Style */
.ge-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    border: 1px solid #f2f2f2;
}

.ge-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Card Header */
.ge-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    background: #fff;
}

.ge-logo-name {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.circular-logo {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    padding: 2px;
}

/* Table of Contents Widget - Redesigned */
.table-of-contents {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-widget.table-of-contents h3 {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    /* Reduced side padding */
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    /* Slightly reduced font size */
    font-weight: 600;
    border-bottom: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    /* Force single line */
}

.table-of-contents ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.table-of-contents li {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
}

.table-of-contents a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    /* Tighter padding */
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #333;
    font-size: 13px;
    /* Slightly smaller explicit size */
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    white-space: nowrap;
    /* Force one line */
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.table-of-contents a:hover {
    background: #f0f7ff;
    /* Very light primary color */
    color: var(--primary);
    border-left-color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 1.8rem;
    /* Slight slide effect */
}

.table-of-contents a::before {
    content: "\f0da";
    /* FontAwesome Chevron Right */
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-right: 10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #ccc;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.table-of-contents a:hover::before {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.ge-logo-name h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #232a74;
    /* Brand Blue */
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ge-location {
    margin: 4px 0 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #777;
}

.ge-affiliations-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #555;
    text-align: right;
}

.ge-affiliations-text a {
    color: #232a74;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ge-affiliations-text a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Card Body */
.ge-card-body {
    display: flex;
    padding: 25px;
    gap: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
    .ge-card-body {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 20px;
    }
}

.ge-card-media {
    width: 32%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.video-thumbnail {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 180px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}

.video-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.play-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: #cc0000 !important;
    padding-left: 4px;
    /* Optical center for play icon */
    font-size: 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.2s;
    z-index: 99;
}

.play-icon i {
    display: inline-block !important;
    color: inherit !important;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    line-height: 1;
}

.play-icon:hover {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.ge-card-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

.info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

.info-item i {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-top: 3px;
    width: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.info-item label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #999;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.info-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Card Footer */
.ge-card-footer {
    padding: 0 25px 20px;
    /* Included in body area padding visually in reference usually, but sticking to footer for layout */
    background: #fff;
    border-top: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.ge-apply-btn {
    background: #232a74;
    /* Exact Brand Blue */
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.ge-apply-btn:hover {
    background: #1a205a;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(35, 42, 116, 0.3);
}

.shine {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--bg-dark), var(--bg-dark-accent) 30%, var(--bg-dark) 60%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shine 3s linear infinite;
}


@keyframes shine {
    0% {
        background-position: 200% 0;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0 0;
    }
}

/* Eligibility & Documents */
.elig-docs {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.cards-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.cards-2 .card {
    background: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    padding: 16px;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.cards-2 .card h3 {
    color: white;
}

.checklist {
    padding-left: 18px;
    margin: 10px 0 0;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.checklist li {
    margin: 6px 0;
}

.cards-2 .card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}

/* EMI */
.emi {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-top: 20px;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.emi h2 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.emi p {
    color: var(--muted);
}

.tiles-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}

.tiles-3 .tile {
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
}

.tiles-3 .tile h4 {
    color: rgb(216, 216, 216);
}

.tiles-3 .big {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 6px 0 0;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.note {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* Recruiters strip */
.recruiters {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 16px 0 22px;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.recruiters .container .subhead {
    color: blue;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.6vw, 1.6rem);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.recruiters .logo-strip {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
    gap: 22px 28px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.recruiters .logo-strip img {
    display: block;
    width: auto;
    height: clamp(48px, 7vw, 84px);
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    opacity: .95;
    transition: transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}

.recruiters .logo-strip img:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
    opacity: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .recruiters .logo-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
    .recruiters .logo-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
        gap: 18px 22px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .recruiters .logo-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr));
        gap: 16px 18px;
    }

    .recruiters .logo-strip img {
        height: clamp(42px, 10vw, 56px);
    }
}

/* Stats */
.stats {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}

.stat {
    background: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--ink);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-circle {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(138, 150, 255, .1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.stat .num {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.stat .suffix {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-left: 2px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.stat p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* Testimonials */
.testimonials.testimonials-v4 {
    background: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px 20px 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials.testimonials-v4 .section-header h2 {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

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

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .t-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .t-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.t-card {
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 16px;
    height: 220px;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.t-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.6s;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.t-card:hover .t-card-inner {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.t-card-front,
.t-card-back {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.t-card-front {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: rotateY(0deg);
}

.t-card-back {
    background: #2b2b2b;
    color: var(--light);
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.t-avatar {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.t-meta {
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-align: center;
}

.t-name {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.t-role {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.t-stars {
    color: #ffcd3c;
    margin-top: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.t-quote {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--light);
    text-align: center;
}

/* FAQ */
.faq {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-top: 20px;
    justify-items: center;
}

.faq .section-header h2 {
    color: blue;
}

.faq details {
    width: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    padding: 12px;
    margin: 12px 0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    color: var(--ink);
}

.faq details summary {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.faq details p {
    color: var(--muted);
}

.reveal-up {
    animation: revealUp .6s ease both;
}

.reveal-up[data-delay="1"] {
    animation-delay: .08s;
}

@keyframes revealUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(8px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* CTA strip */
.cta-strip {
    background: var(--grad);
    color: var(--ink-dark);
    margin: 18px 0 0;
}

.cta-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
}

.cta-inner h3 {
    margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.cta-inner p {
    color: rgba(15, 23, 42, .8);
}

.btnstrip {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--ink-dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Modal */
.modal-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(7, 12, 22, 0.75);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 24px;
}

.modal {
    background: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    color: var(--ink);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 18px;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    right: 12px;
    top: 8px;
    border: 0;
    background: none;
    font-size: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.modal input,
.modal select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--ink);
}

.modal input::placeholder {
    color: var(--muted);
}

.enquire-form .form-row input,
.enquire-form .form-row select {
    width: 100%;
    height: 44px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    outline: none;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--ink);
}

.enquire-form .form-row+.form-row {
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.enquire-form a {
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.enquire-form a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.consent-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    align-items: start;
    column-gap: 10px;
    row-gap: 0;
    margin: 12px 0 14px;
    width: 100%;
}

.consent-wrap input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    margin: 2px 0 0 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.consent-text {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--muted);
    word-break: break-word;
}

.consent-text a {
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.consent-text a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.modal .enquire-form {
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
    margin-top: 36px;
    padding: 28px 0;
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    color: blue;
}

.site-footer a,
.site-footer p,
.site-footer h4 {
    color: blue;
}

.site-footer h3 {
    color: blue;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 220px 160px;
    gap: 24px;
}

.footer-nav a {
    display: block;
    color: blue;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin: 6px 0;
}

/* Floating CTA */
.float-cta {
    position: fixed;
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    z-index: 70;
    background: var(--grad);
    color: var(--ink-dark);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(138, 150, 255, .25);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Utilities */
.load-more-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

/* Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .colleges-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
        gap: 18px 20px;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

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

    .highlights .tiles-4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .cards-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .tiles-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .container {
        padding: 14px;
    }

    .hero-left h1 {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .tiles-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

/* College Card V2 */
.college-card.v2 {
    --card-bg: var(--bg-dark);
    --card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(83, 83, 83, 0.404);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.college-card.v2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(138, 150, 255, .35), rgba(255, 138, 77, .35));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.college-card.v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
}

.college-card.v2:hover .card-media img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.college-card.v2 .card-media {
    height: 140px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.767);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
}

.college-card.v2 .card-media img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transform: scale(var(--logo-scale, 1));
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08));
    transition: transform .35s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 641px) {
    .college-card.v2 .card-media {
        height: 165px;
    }

    .info-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .actions {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 981px) {
    .college-card.v2 .card-media {
        height: 180px;
    }

    .card-titlebar {
        padding: 10px 14px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .card-body {
        padding: 14px;
    }

    .info-row {
        gap: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .meta-row {
        gap: 8px;
        margin: 6px 0 10px;
    }

    .keyline {
        font-size: 13px;
        line-height: 1.45;
    }

    .actions .btn,
    .btn-download,
    .open-enquire {
        padding: 12px 18px;
        min-width: 180px;
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

.card-titlebar {
    background: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.card-body {
    padding: 12px;
}

.info-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.info-chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--bg-dark-accent);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.info-chip i {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.meta-row {
    display: grid;
    gap: 6px;
    margin: 4px 0 8px;
}

.meta-row .tagline {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.meta-row .tagline i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.meta-row .fee {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffbf8a;
}

.hr-soft {
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(138, 150, 255, .25), rgba(255, 138, 77, .25));
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 10px 0 8px;
}

.keyline {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.actions .btn,
.btn-download,
.open-enquire {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    line-height: 1;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    border: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
    min-height: 44px;
    transition: transform .18s ease, filter .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
    animation: none !important;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.btn-download {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffd24d, #ffbf26);
    color: #0f172a;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(255, 210, 77, .35);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-download:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    filter: brightness(.97);
}

.open-enquire {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffc928, #ffb700);
    color: #0f172a;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(255, 183, 0, .35);
}

.open-enquire:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    filter: brightness(.97);
}

.actions .btn i,
.btn-download i,
.open-enquire i {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.btn-pill {
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.badge.v2 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff8a4d, #8a96ff);
    color: var(--ink-dark);
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
    animation: floatBadge 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatBadge {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
}

.college-card.v2 .shimmer {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .15) 40%, transparent 60%);
    transform: translateX(-120%);
    transition: transform .8s ease;
}

.college-card.v2:hover .shimmer {
    transform: translateX(120%);
}

/* Hero/Intro Section v2 */
.mba-hero2 {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 64vh;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    --accent: #ffd24d;
    --yellow: #ffcc00;
    --primary: #0b6efd;
    --ink: #0f172a;
    --text: #eef3ff;
    --muted: #c7d2fe;
    color: var(--ink);
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.mba-hero2__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mba-hero2__bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: brightness(.55) saturate(1.1);
    transition: transform .6s ease;
}

.mba-hero2:hover .mba-hero2__bg img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.mba-hero2__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(60rem 60rem at 20% 15%, rgba(255, 210, 77, .18), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(70rem 70rem at 80% 85%, rgba(11, 110, 253, .18), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 10, 20, .65), rgba(6, 10, 20, .85));
    z-index: 1;
}

.mba-hero2__container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1050px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: clamp(16px, 3vw, 28px);
    text-align: center;
}

.mba-hero2__title {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    line-height: 1.12;
}

.mba-hero2__title span {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffe082, #fff, #b3e5fc, #ffe082);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    animation: shimmerTitle 6s linear infinite;
}

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

    100% {
        background-position: 200% 50%;
    }
}

.mba-hero2__subtitle {
    margin: 6px auto 18px;
    max-width: 900px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 16px);
}

.mba-hero2__bullets {
    --gap: 10px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--gap) clamp(12px, 3vw, 28px);
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    max-width: 980px;
    text-align: left;
}

.mba-hero2__bullets li {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform .5s ease, opacity .5s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.mba-hero2__bullets li.revealed {
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
}

.mba-hero2__bullets li:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
}

.mba-hero2__bullets i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.mba-hero2__cta {
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.mba-hero2__button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    color: var(--ink-dark);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #ffbf8a);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
    transform: translateY(0);
    animation: pulseCta 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.mba-hero2__button:hover {
    filter: brightness(.97);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@keyframes pulseCta {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(255, 138, 77, .35);
    }
}

.mba-hero2__ribbon {
    position: fixed !important;
    right: max(37px, env(safe-area-inset-right));
    top: 40%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg);
    transform-origin: right top;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--ink-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
    transition: filter .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.mba-hero2__ribbon:hover {
    filter: brightness(.95);
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg) translateX(2px);
}

.mba-hero2__spark {
    position: absolute;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #fff, #ffbf8a 60%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(.5px);
    opacity: .8;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: floatSpark 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.mba-hero2__spark.s1 {
    top: 16%;
    left: 12%;
    animation-delay: .2s;
}

.mba-hero2__spark.s2 {
    bottom: 18%;
    right: 18%;
    animation-delay: .8s;
}

.mba-hero2__spark.s3 {
    top: 30%;
    right: 28%;
    animation-delay: 1.4s;
}

@keyframes floatSpark {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) translateX(0);
        opacity: .75;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px) translateX(6px);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@media (pointer: coarse) {
    .mba-hero2__bg img {
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .mba-hero2__bullets {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .mba-hero2__ribbon {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Mobile & Overflow Fixes */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    max-width: 100%;
}

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

.new-banner,
.mba-hero2,
.colleges-grid,
.college-card.v2,
.college-card.v2 .card-media,
.college-card.v2 .shimmer,
.section-header,
.recruiters,
.stats,
.cta-strip,
.site-header,
.container {
    overflow-x: clip;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .college-card.v2 .card-media {
        height: 180px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .college-card.v2 .card-media {
        height: 165px;
    }

    .card-titlebar {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 8px 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
    .college-card.v2 .card-media {
        height: 138px;
    }

    .card-titlebar {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .college-card.v2 .card-media img {
        max-height: calc(88% / var(--logo-scale, 1));
        max-width: calc(35% / var(--logo-scale, 1));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .college-card.v2 .card-media img {
        max-height: calc(86% / var(--logo-scale, 1));
        max-width: calc(86% / var(--logo-scale, 1));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
    .info-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .meta-row {
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .keyline {
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .actions {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .actions .btn {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        min-width: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .spec-v2-wrap {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .spec-v2-chip {
        padding: 9px 12px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .hero {
        padding: 36px 0 16px;
    }

    .hero-left h1 {
        font-size: clamp(22px, 6vw, 28px);
    }

    .hero-left p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .hero-cta {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .trust {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        row-gap: 6px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .step {
        padding: 12px;
    }

    .step-num {
        font-size: 22px;
        right: 8px;
        top: 6px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .cta-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cta-inner .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@supports (padding: max(0px)) {
    .float-cta {
        right: 16px;
        bottom: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    }
}

/* Govt. Approved Online MBA (Logo Wall) */
.uni-showcase {
    --ring: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(138, 150, 255, .55), rgba(255, 138, 77, .55));
    --tile: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    --tile-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
    --tile-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    --glow: 0 20px 50px rgba(138, 150, 255, .15);
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px 20px 22px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: clip;
}

.uni-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.uni-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.6vw, 25px);
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.uni-title span {
    display: block;
    font-size: .90em;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: blue;
    animation: uniShimmer 8s linear infinite;
}

.uni-sub {
    margin: 6px 0 0;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.uni-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 18px;
}

.uni-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.781);
    border: 1px solid var(--tile-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    height: auto;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px) scale(.98);
    opacity: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
    transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, background .2s ease, opacity .4s ease;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.uni-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1px;
    background: var(--ring);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: .35;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.uni-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01) rotateX(.6deg);
    background: gray;
    box-shadow: var(--glow);
}

.uni-card img {
    max-width: calc(85% / var(--logo-scale, 1));
    max-height: calc(70% / var(--logo-scale, 1));
    width: auto;
    height: clamp(48px, 7vw, 90px);
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .14));
    transform: scale(var(--logo-scale, 1));
    transition: transform .35s ease;
}

.uni-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(calc(var(--logo-scale, 1) * 1.04));
}

.uni-card.is-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

.uni-cta {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    margin-top: 18px;
}

.uni-btn {
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #ffbf8a);
    color: var(--ink-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.uni-btn:hover {
    filter: brightness(.96);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

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

    100% {
        background-position: 200% 50%;
    }
}

.uni-showcase::after,
.uni-showcase::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(138, 150, 255, .12), transparent 65%);
    filter: blur(2px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.uni-showcase::after {
    top: -30px;
    left: -20px;
}

.uni-showcase::before {
    bottom: -40px;
    right: -10px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .uni-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
    .uni-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .uni-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 460px) {
    .uni-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* Wider page on desktop */
@media (min-width: 1160px) {
    :root {
        --max-width: 1280px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .card-media {
        height: 200px;
    }
}

.college-card.v2 .actions {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: center;
}

.college-card.v2 .actions .btn-download,
.college-card.v2 .actions .open-enquire {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
    min-width: 0;
    font-family: 'Franklin Gothic Medium', 'Arial Narrow', Arial, sans-serif;
    animation: none !important;
}

.college-card.v2 .actions .btn-download {
    justify-self: stretch;
}

.college-card.v2 .actions .open-enquire {
    justify-self: end;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .college-card.v2 .actions {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .actions .open-enquire {
        justify-self: stretch;
    }
}

/* Floating Call button */
.call-float {
    position: fixed;
    right: 16px;
    /* align with other floating buttons */
    bottom: calc(90px + 52px + 12px);
    z-index: 71;
    /* sits above the Free Counselling pill */
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #0ea5e9;
    /* sky blue; adjust to your brand */
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, opacity .15s ease;
}

.call-float i {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.call-float:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
}


.wa-float {
    position: fixed;
    right: 16px;
    bottom: calc(16px + 52px + 12px);
    z-index: 71;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: #25D366;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, .35);
    transition: transform .18s ease, filter .18s ease;
}

.wa-float i {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.wa-float:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    filter: brightness(.96);
}

@supports (padding: max(0px)) {
    .wa-float {
        bottom: calc(max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) + 52px + 12px);
    }
}

.modal-backdrop[aria-hidden="false"] {
    display: flex !important;
}

/* College cards */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .colleges-section {
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }

    .colleges-section .colleges-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)) !important;
        gap: 18px 20px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .card-media {
        height: 170px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .card-titlebar {
        font-size: 15px;
        padding: 8px 12px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .card-body {
        padding: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .colleges-section {
        padding: 22px 14px;
    }

    .colleges-section .colleges-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)) !important;
        gap: 16px 18px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .card-media {
        height: 160px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .info-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .meta-row {
        gap: 6px;
        margin: 6px 0 8px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .actions {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .actions .btn-download,
    .college-card.v2 .actions .open-enquire {
        min-width: 0;
        padding: 10px 14px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .colleges-section {
        padding: 20px 12px;
    }

    .colleges-section .colleges-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 {
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .card-media {
        height: 220px !important;
        padding: 12px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .card-media img {
        max-height: 90% !important;
        max-width: 90% !important;
        width: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
        object-fit: contain !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .card-titlebar {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 8px 10px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .keyline {
        font-size: 12.5px;
        line-height: 1.45;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .actions {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .actions .open-enquire {
        justify-self: stretch;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
    .colleges-section .colleges-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .card-media {
        height: 138px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .card-titlebar {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .college-card.v2 .actions .btn-download,
    .college-card.v2 .actions .open-enquire {
        padding: 12px 16px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 641px) {
    .uni-showcase .uni-card {
        height: 240px !important;
    }

    .uni-showcase .uni-card img {
        height: clamp(110px, 12vw, 170px) !important;
        max-height: 92% !important;
        max-width: 92% !important;
        width: auto !important;
        object-fit: contain !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .uni-showcase .uni-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 14px !important;
    }

    .uni-showcase .uni-card {
        height: 220px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }

    .uni-showcase .uni-card img {
        max-height: 90% !important;
        max-width: 90% !important;
        width: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
        object-fit: contain !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* OPTIONAL visual tweak */
.otp-verified {
    background: #16a34a !important;
    /* green */
    border-color: #16a34a !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.inline-hint {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #ef4444;
    margin: 6px 0 0
}

/* ==== Common form-row tweaks ==== */
.enquire-form .form-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.enquire-form .form-row input {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
    /* important to avoid wrapping */
}

/* Buttons should not become full-width */
.enquire-form .form-row .btn-download {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 10px 16px;
}

/* ==== EMAIL OTP row: input + Verify on same line ==== */
#emailOtpRow {
    display: flex;
    /* JS shows/hides this */
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 6px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    /* force same line */
}

#emailOtpRow>div:first-child {
    /* wrapper of OTP input */
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
}

#emailOtpRow>div:last-child {
    /* wrapper of Verify button */
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

#emailOtpRow .btn-download {
    width: auto !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
}

/* Help text should always drop to next line */
#emailOtpHelp {
    flex-basis: 100%;
    margin: 4px 0 0;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #666;
}

/* ==== WHATSAPP OTP row: input + Verify on same line ==== */
#waOtpRow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 6px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    /* force same line */
}

#waOtpRow>div:first-child {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
}

#waOtpRow>div:last-child {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

#waOtpRow .btn-download {
    width: auto !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
}

#waOtpHelp {
    flex-basis: 100%;
    margin: 4px 0 0;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #666;
}

/* Verified state (aapke JS se class .is-verified lag rahi hai) */
.btn-download.is-verified {
    background: #10b981 !important;
    border-color: #10b981 !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    cursor: default !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Optional: very small screens pe wrap allow kar do */
@media (max-width: 420px) {

    #emailOtpRow,
    #waOtpRow {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
}

/* Sidebar Scrollable Options */
.sidebar .filter-options.scrollable-options {
    max-height: 250px;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    padding-right: 5px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.sidebar .filter-options.scrollable-options .checkbox-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for sidebar */
.sidebar .filter-options.scrollable-options::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}

.sidebar .filter-options.scrollable-options::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f1f1f1;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.sidebar .filter-options.scrollable-options::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #ccc;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.sidebar .filter-options.scrollable-options::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: #aaa;
}

/* Sidebar Search Designer Style */
.filter-search {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.filter-search input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 35px 10px 12px;
    /* right padding for icon */
    border: 1px solid #e1e1e1;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    background: #f9f9f9;
    color: #333;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.filter-search input:focus {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: #232a74;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(35, 42, 116, 0.08);
    /* Brand blue glow */
    outline: none;
}

.filter-search::after {
    content: '\f002';
    /* FontAwesome Search Icon */
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    right: 12px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #aaa;
    font-size: 13px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Pagination Styles */
.pagination-area {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.page-btn {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    color: #333;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    font-size: 14px;
    min-width: 40px;
}

.page-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
    background: #f0f0f0;
    border-color: #ccc;
    color: #232a74;
}

.page-btn.active {
    background: #232a74;
    /* Brand Blue */
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #232a74;
}

.page-btn:disabled {
    cursor: default;
}

/* Connect with Expert Button (Content Interstitial) */
.connect-expert-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 2rem auto;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.connect-expert-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #128C7E 0%, #075E54 100%);
}

.connect-expert-btn i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* Latest Blogs Section */
.latest-blogs-section {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 3rem auto;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.latest-blogs-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--ref-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ref-accent);
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.latest-blogs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.latest-blog-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ref-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.latest-blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.latest-blog-img {
    height: 160px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #f4f6f8;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.latest-blog-content {
    padding: 1rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.latest-blog-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    color: var(--ref-primary);
}

.latest-blog-content a {
    margin-top: auto;
    color: var(--ref-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.latest-blog-content a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Blog Page Banner Styles */
.blog-page-banner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 350px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: url('../img/bannerimg.png') no-repeat center center/cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.blog-page-banner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 34, 57, 0.7);
    /* Dark overlay */
}

.blog-banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 2rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    animation: fadeInDown 1s ease-out;
}

.blog-banner-breadcrumb {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.blog-banner-breadcrumb a {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.blog-banner-breadcrumb a:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.blog-banner-breadcrumb span {
    margin: 0 8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Sidebar Widgets */
.sidebar-widget {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--muted);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.sidebar-widget h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* College Snapshot Widget */
.college-snapshot {
    text-align: center;
}

.snapshot-logo {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    padding: 5px;
    background: #fff;
}

.snapshot-info {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.snapshot-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #444;
    /* Dark Text */
}

.snapshot-item i {
    width: 24px;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-right: 10px;
}

/* Sticky Sidebar Override */
.sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
}

/* Fix FAQ Text Visibility - Global Override */
details {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 15px !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
}

details summary {
    color: #000000 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    cursor: pointer;
}

details p {
    color: #333333 !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

details summary:hover {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}