/* =============================================================
   FUTUREBRIDGE CONSULTING – style2.css
   Brand Colors: Navy #0F2042 | Royal Blue #1E40AF | Teal #0D9488 | Cyan #06B6D4
   ============================================================= */

/* ─── Reset & Base ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    color: #1e293b;
    background: #f8fafc;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ─── Variables ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
    --navy:      #0F2042;
    --navy-dark: #070f20;
    --blue:      #1E40AF;
    --blue-mid:  #1d4ed8;
    --teal:      #0D9488;
    --cyan:      #06B6D4;
    --cyan-lt:   #22D3EE;
    --gold:      #F59E0B;
    --white:     #ffffff;
    --light:     #f1f5f9;
    --border:    #e2e8f0;
    --text-muted:#64748b;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
    --r-sm: 8px;
    --r-md: 12px;
    --r-lg: 20px;
    --r-xl: 28px;
}

/* ─── Container ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* ─── Typography Helpers ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.s-eyebrow {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--teal);
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
    display: block;
}
.s-eyebrow.light { color: var(--cyan-lt); }
.s-heading {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.s-heading.light { color: #fff; }
.s-subtext { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .95rem; max-width: 620px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.s-subtext.light { color: #94a3b8; }

/* ─── Buttons ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-hero-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan));
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity .25s, transform .25s;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(6,182,212,.35);
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover { opacity: .9; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-section-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue));
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity .25s, transform .25s;
}
.btn-section-cta:hover { opacity: .9; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-strip-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan));
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: opacity .25s;
}
.btn-strip-cta:hover { opacity: .9; }

.btn-form-submit {
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan));
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity .25s;
    margin-top: .5rem;
}
.btn-form-submit:hover { opacity: .9; }

/* ─── HEADER ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.main-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all .3s ease;
}
.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 72px;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.logo-img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .25rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.nav-links a {
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color .2s, background .2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--teal); background: rgba(13,148,136,.08); }
.nav-links .caret { font-size: .65rem; margin-left: 2px; }
.nav-pill {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue)) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
}
.btn-nav-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan));
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: opacity .2s;
}
.btn-nav-cta:hover { opacity: .9; }

/* ── Call CTA button in header ─────────────────────────────── */
.btn-call-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a, #22c55e);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,.5);
    animation: callPulse 2.2s infinite;
    transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.btn-call-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(34,197,94,.45);
    animation: none;
    color: #fff;
}
.btn-call-cta svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
@keyframes callPulse {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,.5); }
    70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(34,197,94,0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,0); }
}

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown { position: relative; }
.dropdown-toggle { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.dropdown-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    min-width: 200px;
    z-index: 999;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.dropdown-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.dropdown-menu a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.dropdown-menu a:hover { background: var(--light); color: var(--teal); }
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { display: block; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; }
.bar { width: 24px; height: 2.5px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: .3s; }

/* ─── HERO ───────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #162a5c 55%, #0d3f5f 100%);
    padding: 70px 0 60px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%2306B6D4' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.hero-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px; gap: 3rem; align-items: center; position: relative; }
.hero-left { color: #fff; }
.hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cyan-lt);
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--cyan-lt); display: inline-block; }
.hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #fff;
}
.hero h1 span { color: var(--cyan-lt); }

.hero-checklist { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.hero-checklist li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: .95rem; color: #cbd5e1; }
.hc-icon {
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: .7rem; color: #fff; font-weight: 900;
    flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px;
}

.hero-stats-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; margin-bottom: 2rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-radius: var(--r-md); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); overflow: hidden; }
.hs-item { padding: 14px 20px; text-align: center; flex: 1; }
.hs-item strong { display: block; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--cyan-lt); }
.hs-item span { font-size: .75rem; color: #94a3b8; }
.hs-sep { width: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); height: 40px; }

/* Hero Form */
.hero-right {}
.hero-form-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--r-xl);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.hero-form-card h3 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.hero-form-card > p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.hero-form-card input,
.hero-form-card select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: .875rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color .2s;
    background: #fff;
}
.hero-form-card input:focus,
.hero-form-card select:focus { border-color: var(--teal); }


/* ─── SECTION 2 – ADMISSION TYPES ───────────────────────────── */
.s-admission-types { padding: 80px 0; background: #fff; }
.s-admission-types .s-eyebrow,
.s-admission-types .s-heading { text-align: center; }
.s-admission-types .s-heading { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.admission-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.75rem; }
.adm-card {
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .75rem;
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.adm-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.adm-card--navy { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--blue) 100%); color: #fff; }
.adm-card--teal { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--teal) 0%, #0891b2 100%); color: #fff; }
.adm-card--cyan { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0369a1 0%, var(--cyan) 100%); color: #fff; }
.adm-icon { font-size: 2rem; }
.adm-card h3 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.adm-card p { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); line-height: 1.6; flex: 1; }
.adm-card button {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: .5rem;
}
.adm-card button:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }


/* ─── SECTION 3 – HOW ADMISSION ─────────────────────────────── */
.s-how-admission { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--light); }
.s-how-admission .s-eyebrow,
.s-how-admission .s-heading,
.s-how-admission .s-subtext { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.quota-visual { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 3rem; margin: 2.5rem 0 3rem; }
.quota-ring {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform .3s;
}
.quota-ring:hover { transform: scale(1.05); }
.quota-ring--big {
    width: 170px; height: 170px;
    background: conic-gradient(var(--blue) 0% 85%, rgba(30,64,175,.15) 85% 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(30,64,175,.15), var(--shadow-md);
}
.quota-ring--small {
    width: 130px; height: 130px;
    background: conic-gradient(var(--teal) 0% 15%, rgba(13,148,136,.15) 15% 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(13,148,136,.15), var(--shadow-md);
}
.quota-ring::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 16px; background: var(--light); border-radius: 50%; }
.qr-pct, .qr-label { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.qr-pct { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); display: block; text-align: center; }
.quota-ring--small .qr-pct { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.qr-label { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.quota-vs {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--navy);
    background: #fff;
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Steps row */
.steps-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.step-item { text-align: center; position: relative; }
.step-circle {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.step-c1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue)); }
.step-c2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan)); }
.step-c3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue)); }
.step-c4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan)); }
.step-connector {
    position: absolute;
    top: 26px;
    left: calc(50% + 26px);
    right: calc(-50% + 26px);
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan));
    z-index: 0;
}
.step-item h4 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.step-item p { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* CTA Strip */
.cta-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0d2d5e 100%);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    color: #fff;
}
.cta-strip strong { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--cyan-lt); display: block; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.cta-strip p { font-size: .875rem; color: #94a3b8; }


/* ─── SECTION 4 – COLLEGES TABLE ────────────────────────────── */
.s-colleges { padding: 80px 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, #0d1f3c 100%); }
.s-colleges .s-eyebrow { text-align: center; }
.s-colleges .s-heading { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.college-table { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; }
.ct-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.5fr 1.5fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--blue));
    padding: 14px 24px;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.ct-header span { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.ct-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.5fr 1.5fr 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    transition: background .2s;
}
.ct-row:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.ct-row span { font-size: .875rem; color: #cbd5e1; }
.ct-name { font-weight: 600; color: #e2e8f0 !important; }
.badge-govt { background: rgba(13,148,136,.25); color: var(--cyan-lt); font-style: normal; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid rgba(13,148,136,.4); }
.badge-deemed { background: rgba(30,64,175,.25); color: #93c5fd; font-style: normal; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid rgba(30,64,175,.4); }
.badge-private { background: rgba(245,158,11,.15); color: #fcd34d; font-style: normal; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,.3); }
.ct-row button {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan));
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity .2s;
}
.ct-row button:hover { opacity: .85; }


/* ─── SECTION 5 – PROMISES ──────────────────────────────────── */
.s-promises { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--light); }
.s-promises .s-eyebrow,
.s-promises .s-heading,
.s-promises .s-subtext { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.promises-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.promise-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}
.promise-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-bottom-color: var(--teal); }
.promise-icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.promise-card h3 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.promise-card p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }


/* ─── SECTION 6 – TESTIMONIALS ──────────────────────────────── */
.s-testimonials { padding: 80px 0; background: #fff; }
.s-testimonials .s-eyebrow,
.s-testimonials .s-heading { text-align: center; }
.testi-slider { margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.testi-slide { display: none; grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; align-items: center; background: var(--light); border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden; }
.testi-slide.active { display: grid; }
.testi-photo { position: relative; height: 280px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.testi-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px; left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan));
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 14px 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 0 20px 20px 0;
}
.testi-content { padding: 2rem 2rem 2rem 0; }
.testi-stars { color: #F59E0B; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
.testi-quote { font-size: .95rem; color: #475569; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-style: italic; }
.testi-content h4 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); }
.testi-content span { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--teal); }
.testi-controls { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; margin-top: 2rem; }
.testi-prev, .testi-next {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--light);
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .2s;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.testi-prev:hover, .testi-next:hover { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: #fff; }


/* ─── SECTION 7 – STATS BANNER ──────────────────────────────── */
.s-stats-banner { padding: 80px 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0d2d5e 100%); }
.s-stats-banner .container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.sb-left { color: #fff; }
.sb-left .s-eyebrow { color: var(--cyan-lt); }
.sb-left h2 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.1rem); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.sb-left p { color: #94a3b8; font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.sb-right { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
.sb-stat {
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .3s;
}
.sb-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.sb-stat h3 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; display: inline; }
.sb-stat span { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.sb-stat p { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-top: .4rem; }
.counter { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; }


/* ─── SECTION 8 – DOCUMENTS ─────────────────────────────────── */
.s-documents { padding: 80px 0; background: #fff; }
.s-documents .s-eyebrow,
.s-documents .s-heading,
.s-documents .s-subtext { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.docs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
.docs-col {
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
}
.docs-col--navy { background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1e3a5f 100%); }
.docs-col--teal { background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--teal) 0%, #0369a1 100%); }
.docs-col h3 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.docs-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .7rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.docs-col ul li { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
.docs-col button {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s;
}
.docs-col button:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }


/* ─── SECTION 9 – ROADMAP ───────────────────────────────────── */
.s-roadmap { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--light); }
.s-roadmap .s-eyebrow,
.s-roadmap .s-heading { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.s-roadmap .s-heading { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.roadmap-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px; gap: 3rem; align-items: start; }

.roadmap-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.rm-step { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start; padding-bottom: 2rem; position: relative; }
.rm-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 22px;
    top: 48px;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal), transparent);
}
.rm-num {
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.rm-num--1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue)); }
.rm-num--2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan)); }
.rm-num--3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue)); }
.rm-detail h4 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.rm-detail p { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

.fees-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 2rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-top: 4px solid var(--teal); }
.fees-card h3 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.fees-item { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.fees-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.fees-item span { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.fees-item strong { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 800; }
.fees-item--1 strong { color: var(--teal); }
.fees-item--2 strong { color: var(--blue); }
.fees-item--3 strong { color: var(--navy); }
.fees-item--4 strong { color: #7c3aed; }


/* ─── SECTION 10 – WHY US (Dark Grid) ──────────────────────── */
.s-why-us { padding: 80px 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, #0e1f3d 100%); }
.s-why-us .s-eyebrow,
.s-why-us .s-heading,
.s-why-us .s-subtext { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
.why-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    transition: all .3s;
    cursor: default;
}
.why-card:hover { background: rgba(6,182,212,.1); border-color: rgba(6,182,212,.3); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.why-card span { font-size: 2rem; display: block; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.why-card h4 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--cyan-lt); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.why-card p { font-size: .8rem; color: #94a3b8; line-height: 1.6; }


/* ─── SECTION 11 – STATES ───────────────────────────────────── */
.s-states { padding: 80px 0; background: #fff; }
.s-states .s-eyebrow,
.s-states .s-heading,
.s-states .s-subtext { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.states-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; justify-content: center; margin-top: .5rem; }
.state-tag {
    background: var(--light);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all .2s;
    cursor: default;
}
.state-tag:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--blue)); color: #fff; border-color: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }


/* ─── SECTION 12 – FAQ ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.s-faq { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--light); }
.s-faq .s-eyebrow,
.s-faq .s-heading { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.s-faq .s-heading { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.faq-list { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.faq-item { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow: hidden; }
.faq-q {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 1rem;
    transition: color .2s;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.faq-arrow { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--teal); transition: transform .3s; flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-q.open .faq-arrow { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a { display: none; padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-a.open { display: block; }
.faq-a p { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; padding-top: 1rem; }


/* ─── SECTION 13 – CONTACT ──────────────────────────────────── */
.s-contact { padding: 80px 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0d2e5e 100%); }
.contact-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
.contact-info .s-eyebrow { color: var(--cyan-lt); }
.contact-info h2 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2rem); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.contact-info > p { color: #94a3b8; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ci-item { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.ci-item span { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.ci-item strong { display: block; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cyan-lt); margin-bottom: 3px; letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.ci-item p { font-size: .875rem; color: #cbd5e1; }
.btn-wa {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #25D366;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-top: .5rem;
    transition: opacity .2s;
}
.btn-wa:hover { opacity: .9; }


/* ─── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer { background: var(--navy-dark); padding: 60px 0 0; }
.footer-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.ft-brand p { font-size: .875rem; color: #64748b; margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-newsletter { display: flex; gap: .5rem; }
.footer-newsletter input { flex: 1; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); font-family: inherit; font-size: .85rem; outline: none; }
.footer-newsletter input::placeholder { color: #64748b; }
.footer-newsletter button { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan)); color: #fff; border: none; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); cursor: pointer; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; }
.ft-col h4 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 800; color: #e2e8f0; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.ft-col a { display: block; font-size: .875rem; color: #64748b; margin-bottom: .65rem; transition: color .2s; }
.ft-col a:hover { color: var(--cyan-lt); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 1.5rem 0; }
.footer-bottom p { font-size: .8rem; color: #475569; }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; }
.footer-legal a { font-size: .8rem; color: #475569; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--cyan-lt); }


/* ─── FLOATING CTA ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* floating-cta-btn defined later in floating buttons section */
@keyframes floatPulse { 0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(6,182,212,.4); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(6,182,212,.7); } }


/* ─── MODAL (Rank Predictor – Preserved) ────────────────────── */
.modal-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2000;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 16px;
}
.modal-overlay.open { display: flex; }
.modal-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--r-xl);
    width: 100%; max-width: 900px;
    max-height: 92vh; overflow-y: auto;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.modal-close { position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; z-index: 10; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--light); border: none; font-size: 1.25rem; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background .2s; }
.modal-close:hover { background: #e2e8f0; }
.modal-body-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; }
.modal-visual-panel { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0d2d5e 100%); border-radius: var(--r-xl) 0 0 var(--r-xl); padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
.live-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: rgba(6,182,212,.2); border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,.4); color: var(--cyan-lt); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.pulse-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--cyan-lt); border-radius: 50%; animation: pulse 1.2s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity:1; transform:scale(1); } 50% { opacity:.4; transform:scale(1.5); } }
.panel-header h2 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; margin: .75rem 0 .5rem; }
.panel-header p { font-size: .8rem; color: #94a3b8; line-height: 1.6; }
.doctor-image-wrapper { position: relative; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; flex: 1; min-height: 160px; }
.modal-doctor-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; }
.year-badge { position: absolute; bottom: 10px; right: 10px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan)); color: #fff; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; }
.modal-features { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: .7rem; color: #64748b; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.dot-separator { color: var(--teal); }
.modal-form-panel { padding: 2.5rem; }
.form-group-custom { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.form-group-custom label { display: block; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.form-group-custom input,
.form-group-custom select {
    width: 100%; padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    font-family: inherit; font-size: .875rem;
    outline: none; transition: border-color .2s;
    background: #fff; color: var(--navy);
}
.form-group-custom input:focus, .form-group-custom select:focus { border-color: var(--teal); }
.form-grid-row.two-cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.score-slider-area { margin: 1.25rem 0; }
.slider-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.label-heading { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.score-badge { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 800; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; }
.out-of { color: #94a3b8; font-size: .75rem; }
.custom-range-slider { width: 100%; height: 6px; accent-color: var(--teal); cursor: pointer; }
.slider-ticks { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: .4rem; }
.slider-ticks span { font-size: .7rem; color: #94a3b8; }
.live-estimations { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin: 1rem 0; }
.estimate-item { background: var(--light); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: .875rem 1rem; }
.est-label { display: block; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.est-val { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); }
.est-val.highlight { color: var(--teal); }
.stream-selector { margin: 1rem 0; }
.section-title { display: block; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.radio-group { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: .5rem; }
.radio-group input[type="radio"] { display: none; }
.radio-group label { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 7px 6px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--r-sm); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s; text-align: center; }
.radio-group input:checked + label { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.trust-indicators { display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin: 1rem 0; }
.trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; flex: 1; }
.trust-item .icon { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 700; }
.trust-item p { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.trust-item p strong { color: var(--navy); }
.btn.btn-accent { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--cyan)); color: #fff; border: none; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; display: flex; }
.btn-lg { padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 1rem; border-radius: 50px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; transition: opacity .2s; }
.btn-lg:hover { opacity: .9; }
.btn-icon { display: flex; }
.form-disclaimer { font-size: .72rem; color: #94a3b8; text-align: center; margin-top: .75rem; }


/* ─── MOBILE HAMBURGER ───────────────────────────────────────── */

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MEGA MENU – DESKTOP STYLES
   (appended after base styles)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Nav item base */
.nav-item {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: .84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b;
    padding: 7px 11px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: color .2s, background .2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-item:hover, .nav-item.active { color: var(--teal); }
.nav-item.active { font-weight: 700; }

/* "MBBS India" amber-border highlight */
.nav-item--highlight {
    border: 1.5px solid #D97706;
    color: #D97706;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.nav-item--highlight:hover { background: rgba(217,119,6,.08); color: #D97706; }

/* "Latest Updates" amber pill */
.nav-item--pill {
    background: #FEF3C7;
    color: #D97706;
    border: 1.5px solid #FDE68A;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.nav-item--pill:hover { background: #FDE68A; }

/* Caret SVG */
.nav-caret { transition: transform .25s; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ─── MEGA WRAPPER / SIMPLE DROPDOWN ─────────────────── */
.mega-wrapper, .simple-dropdown { position: relative; }

/* Full-width mega panel (desktop only) */
.mega-panel {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 2000;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--teal);
    animation: megaFadeIn .18s ease;
}
.mega-panel.open { display: block; }

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

/* Panel header */
.mega-panel__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2042 0%, #1a3a6e 100%);
    padding: 16px 32px;
}
.mega-panel__head h3 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.mega-panel__head p { font-size: .8rem; color: #94a3b8; }

.mega-all-btn {
    background: #D97706;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background .2s;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
}
.mega-all-btn:hover { background: #b45309; }

/* Panel body: sidebar + content */
.mega-panel__body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 130px);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Sidebar */
.mega-sidebar {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    overflow-y: auto;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 8px 0;
    max-height: 480px;
}
.mega-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
.mega-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #cbd5e1; border-radius: 2px; }

.mega-sidebar__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: .84rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #475569;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: all .15s;
}
.mega-sidebar__item:hover,
.mega-sidebar__item.active {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--teal);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-left-color: var(--teal);
}
.mega-sidebar__item span { font-size: .9rem; color: #94a3b8; }
.mega-sidebar__item.active span { color: var(--teal); }

/* Content pane */
.mega-content {
    overflow-y: auto;
    max-height: 480px;
    padding: 0;
}
.mega-content::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
.mega-content::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #cbd5e1; border-radius: 2px; }

.mega-state-panel { display: none; padding: 16px 24px 20px; }
.mega-state-panel.active { display: block; }

.mega-content__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #64748b;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.mega-content__head a,
.mega-content__head button {
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--teal);
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: color .2s;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.mega-content__head a:hover,
.mega-content__head button:hover { color: var(--navy); }

/* 2-col college grid */
.mega-college-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2px 0;
}
.mcg-item {
    display: block;
    padding: 7px 10px;
    font-size: .84rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1e293b;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: background .15s, color .15s;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.mcg-item:hover { background: #f0fdfa; color: var(--teal); }
.mcg-item span { display: block; font-size: .73rem; color: #94a3b8; margin-top: 1px; }

.mega-view-all {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--teal);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .2s;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
}
.mega-view-all:hover { color: var(--navy); }

/* Simple dropdown (MD/MS, Latest Updates) */
.simple-dropdown-panel {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
    min-width: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 2001;
    animation: megaFadeIn .15s ease;
}
.simple-dropdown-panel.open { display: block; }
.simple-dropdown-panel a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1e293b;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    transition: background .15s, color .15s;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.simple-dropdown-panel a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.simple-dropdown-panel a:hover { background: #f0fdfa; color: var(--teal); }

/* Overlay */
.mega-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1999;
}
.mega-overlay.open { display: block; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE STYLES
   Breakpoints:  992px (tablet / small laptop)
                 768px (tablet portrait)
                 480px (large phone)
                 380px (small phone)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── 992px ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

    /* ─ HAMBURGER BUTTON ──────────────────── */
    .hamburger {
        display: flex !important;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 9999;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    /* Animate bars → X when open */
    .hamburger.open .bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
    .hamburger.open .bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
    .hamburger.open .bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

    /* ─ FULL-SCREEN MOBILE NAV PANEL ──────── */
    /* Hidden by default */
    #navLinks {
        display: none !important;
        position: fixed !important;
        inset: 0 !important;           /* top/right/bottom/left: 0 */
        background: #ffffff !important;
        z-index: 9000 !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        overflow-x: hidden !important;
        padding: 80px 0 40px !important;
        gap: 0 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
    }
    /* Open state */
    #navLinks.open {
        display: flex !important;
    }

    /* ─ NAV ITEM ROWS ─────────────────────── */
    /* Wrapper divs must be full-width blocks */
    #navLinks .mega-wrapper,
    #navLinks .simple-dropdown {
        position: static !important;
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    /* Every clickable nav item in mobile panel */
    #navLinks .nav-item {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        color: #0F2042 !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        padding: 14px 24px !important;
        border: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        cursor: pointer !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }
    #navLinks .nav-item:hover,
    #navLinks .nav-item.active {
        background: #f0fdfa !important;
        color: #0D9488 !important;
    }

    /* "MBBS India" amber border — keep it visible */
    #navLinks .nav-item--highlight {
        color: #D97706 !important;
        background: #fffbeb !important;
        border-left: 3px solid #D97706 !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #fde68a !important;
    }

    /* "Latest Updates" pill */
    #navLinks .nav-item--pill {
        color: #D97706 !important;
        background: #fffbeb !important;
        border-left: 3px solid #D97706 !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Predict Rank CTA button */
    #navLinks .btn-nav-cta {
        display: block !important;
        width: calc(100% - 48px) !important;
        margin: 16px 24px 0 !important;
        padding: 14px !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        border-radius: 50px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    /* Call CTA button – full width in mobile drawer */
    #navLinks .btn-call-cta {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        width: calc(100% - 48px) !important;
        margin: 8px 24px 0 !important;
        padding: 14px !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        border-radius: 50px !important;
        animation: none !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(34,197,94,.35) !important;
    }

    /* ─ MOBILE MEGA PANEL (inline accordion) ─ */
    /* Desktop: position fixed. Mobile: static inline block */
    #navLinks .mega-panel {
        position: static !important;
        display: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        border-top: 3px solid #0D9488 !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        box-shadow: inset 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06) !important;
        animation: none !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        background: #f8fafc !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }
    #navLinks .mega-panel.open {
        display: block !important;
    }

    .mega-panel__head {
        padding: 14px 18px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .mega-panel__head h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
    .mega-panel__head p { display: none; }
    .mega-all-btn { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: .78rem; }

    .mega-panel__body {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-height: none;
        overflow: visible;
    }

    /* On mobile: show sidebar as scrollable horizontal row */
    .mega-sidebar {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        overflow-y: hidden;
        max-height: none;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
        padding: 8px 4px;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scrollbar-width: none;
        gap: 4px;
    }
    .mega-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

    .mega-sidebar__item {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        white-space: nowrap;
        border-left: none;
        border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 6px 14px;
        font-size: .78rem;
        background: #f1f5f9;
    }
    .mega-sidebar__item span { display: none; }
    .mega-sidebar__item.active,
    .mega-sidebar__item:hover {
        background: #0D9488;
        color: #fff;
        border-left: none;
        border-bottom-color: transparent;
    }

    .mega-content { max-height: 280px; overflow-y: auto; }
    .mega-state-panel { padding: 12px 16px; }
    .mega-college-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .mcg-item { font-size: .82rem; padding: 8px 10px; }

    /* Simple dropdowns: inline on mobile */
    .simple-dropdown-panel {
        position: static;
        border-radius: 10px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        margin: 4px 0 8px;
        animation: none;
        border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    }

    /* Kill desktop mega overlay on mobile */
    .mega-overlay { display: none !important; }

    /* ─ HERO ─────────────────────────────── */
    .hero { padding: 50px 0 40px; }
    .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .hero-right { display: none; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6vw, 2.4rem); }

    /* Show a compact CTA below checklist instead */
    .hero-left .btn-hero-primary { display: inline-flex; }

    /* ─ SECTIONS ─────────────────────────── */
    .admission-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .steps-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .step-connector { display: none; }
    .promises-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .s-stats-banner .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .sb-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .docs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .roadmap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .contact-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }

    /* Testimonial: stack vertically */
    .testi-slide.active { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testi-photo { height: 220px; }
    .testi-content { padding: 1.5rem; }

    /* College table: simplify columns */
    .ct-header, .ct-row { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr auto; }
    .ct-header span:nth-child(3), .ct-row span:nth-child(3),
    .ct-header span:nth-child(4), .ct-row span:nth-child(4) { display: none; }
    .ct-header span:last-child { display: none; }
    .ct-row button { padding: 6px 12px; font-size: .75rem; }

    /* States cloud: smaller tags */
    .states-cloud { gap: .5rem; }
    .state-tag { font-size: .8rem; padding: 6px 14px; }

    /* Modal */
    .modal-body-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .modal-visual-panel { display: none; }
    .modal-card { max-width: 100%; border-radius: var(--r-lg); }

    /* Quota visual */
    .quota-visual { gap: 2rem; }
}

/* ── 768px ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* ─ NAV ──────────────────────────────── */
    .logo-img { height: 40px; }
    .nav-container { height: 64px; }
    .main-header .mega-panel { position: static !important; top: auto !important; }

    /* ─ HERO ─────────────────────────────── */
    .hero { padding: 40px 0 32px; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2.2rem); }
    .hero-stats-row { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .hs-sep { display: none; }
    .hs-item { flex: 1 1 45%; padding: 10px 12px; }

    /* ─ SECTIONS ─────────────────────────── */
    .s-heading { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4.5vw, 1.9rem); }
    .steps-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .promises-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .sb-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .sb-stat { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; }
    .sb-stat h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }
    .ft-brand { grid-column: 1; }

    /* Roadmap */
    .roadmap-fees { margin-top: 0; }
    .fees-card { padding: 1.5rem; }

    /* CTA strip */
    .cta-strip { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; text-align: center; }
    .cta-strip strong { font-size: 1rem; }

    /* College table: 2 columns only */
    .ct-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; }
    .ct-header span:not(:first-child):not(:last-child) { display: none; }
    .ct-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; }
    .ct-row span:not(.ct-name):not(:last-child) { display: none; }
    .ct-row button { display: flex; }

    /* FAQ */
    .faq-q { font-size: .88rem; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; }

    /* Contact map */
    .contact-map iframe { height: 280px; }

    /* Footer bottom */
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; text-align: center; }
    .footer-newsletter { flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
    .footer-newsletter input,
    .footer-newsletter button { width: 100%; }
}

/* ── 480px ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

    /* ─ HEADER ───────────────────────────── */
    .logo-img { height: 36px; }
    .nav-container { height: 60px; padding: 0 16px; }
    .nav-links { padding: 76px 16px 28px; }
    .mega-panel__head { padding: 12px 14px; }

    /* ─ HERO ─────────────────────────────── */
    .hero { padding: 36px 0 28px; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 8vw, 2rem); line-height: 1.15; }
    .hero-checklist li { font-size: .85rem; }
    .hero-stats-row { gap: 0; }
    .hs-item { flex: 1 1 50%; border: none; }
    .hs-item strong { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .hs-item span { font-size: .65rem; }

    /* Section padding */
    .s-admission-types,
    .s-how-admission,
    .s-colleges,
    .s-promises,
    .s-testimonials,
    .s-stats-banner,
    .s-documents,
    .s-roadmap,
    .s-why-us,
    .s-states,
    .s-faq,
    .s-contact { padding: 52px 0; }

    /* S-heading */
    .s-heading { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5vw, 1.7rem); }

    /* Admission cards */
    .admission-cards { gap: 1rem; }
    .adm-card { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }

    /* Steps */
    .steps-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .step-item { text-align: left; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .step-circle { margin: 0 0 .75rem 0; }

    /* Quota rings */
    .quota-visual { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .quota-ring--big { width: 140px; height: 140px; }
    .quota-ring--small { width: 110px; height: 110px; }
    .qr-pct { font-size: 1.6rem; }

    /* Promises */
    .promises-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .promise-card { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }

    /* Testimonials */
    .testi-photo { height: 180px; }
    .testi-quote { font-size: .88rem; }

    /* Stats banner */
    .sb-left h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .sb-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .75rem; }
    .sb-stat { padding: 1rem .75rem; border-radius: var(--r-md); }
    .sb-stat h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .sb-stat p { font-size: .72rem; }

    /* Docs */
    .docs-col { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }

    /* Roadmap */
    .rm-step { gap: 1rem; }
    .rm-num { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: .9rem; }

    /* Fees card */
    .fees-item { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2px; }
    .fees-item strong { font-size: .85rem; }

    /* Why grid */
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: .875rem; }
    .why-card { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; }

    /* States */
    .state-tag { font-size: .78rem; padding: 6px 12px; }

    /* FAQ */
    .faq-q { font-size: .85rem; }

    /* Contact info */
    .contact-info h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .ci-item { gap: .75rem; }
    .contact-map iframe { height: 240px; }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-top { gap: 1.5rem; }
    .footer-bottom { padding: 1.25rem 0; }

    /* Floating CTA – keep on left, shrink to text */
    .floating-cta-btn {
        bottom: 16px;
        left: 16px;
        right: auto;
        font-size: .8rem;
        padding: 10px 16px 10px 12px;
        width: fit-content;
        max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
    }

    /* Modal form */
    .form-grid-row.two-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .radio-group { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .trust-indicators { flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
    .live-estimations { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── 380px ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .logo-img { height: 32px; }
    .nav-container { padding: 0 12px; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .s-heading { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    .hero-stats-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .hs-sep { display: none; }
    .hs-item { padding: 8px; }
    .adm-card { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; }
    .sb-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .btn-hero-primary,
    .btn-section-cta,
    .btn-strip-cta { font-size: .88rem; padding: 12px 20px; }
    .floating-cta-btn { bottom: 12px; left: 12px; right: auto; font-size: .75rem; padding: 9px 14px; width: fit-content; }
    .why-card span { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ── Hero form: show below checklist on mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-right {
        display: block;
        max-width: 460px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .hero-form-card {
        border-radius: var(--r-lg);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-right { max-width: 100%; }
    .hero-form-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .hero-form-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE NAV – FINAL CRITICAL FIXES
   These run last so they win the cascade
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

    /* ── Nav panel: solid white, no bleed-through ── */
    #navLinks {
        background-color: #ffffff !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
    }

    /* ── Simple dropdown: static inline on mobile ── */
    #navLinks .simple-dropdown-panel {
        position: static !important;
        display: none !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        border-left: 3px solid #0D9488 !important;
        border-right: none !important;
        border-top: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        background: #f0fdfa !important;
        animation: none !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        min-width: unset !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    #navLinks .simple-dropdown-panel.open {
        display: block !important;
    }
    #navLinks .simple-dropdown-panel a {
        padding: 11px 24px 11px 32px !important;
        font-size: .9rem !important;
        color: #0F2042 !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e0f2fe !important;
        background: transparent !important;
    }
    #navLinks .simple-dropdown-panel a:hover {
        background: #ccfbf1 !important;
        color: #0D9488 !important;
    }

    /* ── Mega panel head: compact ── */
    #navLinks .mega-panel__head {
        padding: 12px 16px !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }
    #navLinks .mega-panel__head p { display: none !important; }
    #navLinks .mega-panel__head h3 { font-size: .95rem !important; }
    #navLinks .mega-all-btn { padding: 6px 12px !important; font-size: .75rem !important; }

    /* ── Mega body: single column ── */
    #navLinks .mega-panel__body {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        max-height: none !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }

    /* ── Sidebar: horizontal chip strip ── */
    #navLinks .mega-sidebar {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        overflow-y: hidden !important;
        max-height: none !important;
        border-right: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
        padding: 8px 12px !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
        background: #fff !important;
    }
    #navLinks .mega-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none !important; }

    #navLinks .mega-sidebar__item {
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        border-left: none !important;
        border-bottom: 2px solid transparent !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        padding: 6px 14px !important;
        font-size: .78rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        background: #f1f5f9 !important;
        color: #475569 !important;
        cursor: pointer !important;
        transition: all .15s !important;
    }
    #navLinks .mega-sidebar__item span { display: none !important; }
    #navLinks .mega-sidebar__item.active,
    #navLinks .mega-sidebar__item:hover {
        background: #0D9488 !important;
        color: #fff !important;
        border-bottom-color: transparent !important;
    }

    /* ── College grid: 1 column on mobile ── */
    #navLinks .mega-content {
        max-height: 260px !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    }
    #navLinks .mega-college-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    #navLinks .mcg-item { font-size: .82rem !important; }

    /* ── Kill desktop mega overlay on mobile ── */
    .mega-overlay { display: none !important; }

    /* ── Prevent header backdrop-filter from bleeding ── */
    .main-header {
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
    }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER – REDESIGNED (matches reference image)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Remove old footer-top styles */
.footer { background: #0a1628; padding: 56px 0 0; }

/* New 5-column grid layout */
.footer-top-grid {
    display: grid;
    /* Give last (partner+social) column enough room for 4 × 52px icons */
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr 1.9fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    align-items: start;
}

/* ── Brand column ─────────────────────────────── */
.ft-logo-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ft-logo-icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; flex-shrink: 0; }
/* Actual brand logo in footer */
.ft-logo-img {
    height: 64px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 220px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    /* Transparent background – no white pill needed */
}
.ft-logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ft-logo-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.ft-logo-sub {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #22D3EE;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
}

.ft-tagline {
    font-size: .84rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.ft-tagline strong { color: #e2e8f0; }
.ft-highlight {
    color: #F59E0B;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Talk to Advisor button */
.ft-advisor-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #D97706;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.ft-advisor-btn:hover { background: #b45309; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* Contact list */
.ft-contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .65rem; }
.ft-cl-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
}
.ft-cl-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ── Nav columns ──────────────────────────────── */
.ft-col h4 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #F59E0B;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.ft-col a {
    display: block;
    font-size: .84rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: .6rem;
    transition: color .2s;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.ft-col a:hover { color: #22D3EE; }

/* ── Top Destinations chips ───────────────────── */
.ft-dest-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .5rem;
    margin-bottom: .9rem;
}
.ft-chip {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all .2s;
}
.ft-chip:hover { background: rgba(13,148,136,.25); border-color: #0D9488; color: #22D3EE; }
.ft-view-all {
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #F59E0B;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .2s;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: .25rem;
}
.ft-view-all:hover { color: #fbbf24; }

/* ── Partner + Social column ──────────────────── */
.ft-col--right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

/* Section label (OUR PARTNER / FOLLOW US ON) */
.ft-section-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #94a3b8;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: .9rem;
}

/* Partner card */
.ft-partner-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    width: fit-content;
    min-width: 180px;
}
.ft-partner-badge {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ft-partner-badge svg { display: block; }
.ft-partner-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}
.ft-partner-info strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.ft-partner-info span {
    font-size: .72rem;
    color: #64748b;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ─── Social icons row ────────────────────────────────────────
   All 4 icons in a SINGLE horizontal row — never wrap on desktop
   52 × 52 px icons, 16px gap, consistent border-radius & shadow
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ft-social-box {
    /* Prevent this box from compressing */
    min-width: 0;
}

.ft-social-icons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;          /* ← key: never wrap */
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.ft-social {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;             /* ← key: never shrink */
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.ft-social:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-3px);
}
.ft-social svg {
    display: block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Individual brand colours + shadows */
/* Facebook – classic blue */
.ft-social--fb {
    background: #1877f2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(24,119,242,.4);
}
.ft-social--fb:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(24,119,242,.6); }

/* Instagram – pink/purple gradient */
.ft-social--insta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 20%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(188,24,136,.4);
}
.ft-social--insta:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(188,24,136,.6); }

/* TikTok – black */
.ft-social--tiktok {
    background: #010101;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.ft-social--tiktok:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.7); }

/* Snapchat – yellow */
.ft-social--snap {
    background: #FFFC00;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255,252,0,.35);
}
.ft-social--snap svg { filter: none; }
.ft-social--snap path { fill: #000 !important; }
.ft-social--snap:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255,252,0,.55); }

/* X (Twitter) – steel blue-grey */
.ft-social--x {
    background: #1d9bf0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(29,155,240,.4);
}
.ft-social--x:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(29,155,240,.6); }

/* ── Footer bottom bar ────────────────────────── */
.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: .8rem; color: #475569; }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; }
.footer-legal a { font-size: .8rem; color: #475569; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: #22D3EE; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FLOATING BUTTONS
   – WhatsApp bubble: fixed bottom-RIGHT
   – Predict NEET: fixed bottom-LEFT (pill, matches reference)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── WhatsApp bubble (bottom-right) ──────────────────────── */
.float-wa-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 900;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    background: #25D366;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37,211,102,.55);
    transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
    animation: waPulse 2.5s infinite;
}
.float-wa-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.7);
}
@keyframes waPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37,211,102,.45); }
    50%       { box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.8); }
}

/* ── Predict NEET pill (bottom-left) ─────────────────────── */
.floating-cta-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 28px;
    right: auto;
    z-index: 900;

    /* Shrink to text content – never stretch */
    width: fit-content;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 56px);

    /* Gradient: dark teal → teal → emerald (matches reference) */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a4a4a 0%, #0D9488 45%, #10b981 100%);
    color: #fff;

    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .2px;

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;

    padding: 13px 22px 13px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;

    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(13,148,136,.45), 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.floating-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(13,148,136,.6), 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

/* Icon container inside the button */
.fcta-icon {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.25));
}
.fcta-text {
    font-size: .86rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: .15px;
}

/* ── Footer responsive ────────────────────────── */

/* ≤ 1200px: collapse to 4 columns, social column spans full width */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .footer-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
        gap: 1.75rem;
    }
    /* Partner+Social spans all 4 columns as a horizontal pair */
    .ft-col--right {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    /* Social icons: ensure still a single row */
    .ft-social-icons {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }
}

/* ≤ 992px: 3 columns */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .ft-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .ft-col--right { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .ft-social-icons { flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 14px; }
}

/* ≤ 768px: 2 columns */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .ft-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .ft-col--right {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    /* Scale icons to 48px on tablet, still single row */
    .ft-social {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    .ft-social-icons { flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 12px; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; text-align: center; }
}

/* ≤ 480px: single column, icons wrap gracefully if screen is very small */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .footer-top-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .footer { padding: 40px 0 0; }
    .ft-col--right { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
    /* Scale icons to 44px on mobile, allow wrap only below 380px */
    .ft-social {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
    .ft-social-icons {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .ft-social svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
    .float-wa-btn { bottom: 16px; right: 16px; width: 50px; height: 50px; }
    .floating-cta-btn { bottom: 16px; left: 16px; font-size: .78rem; padding: 10px 16px 10px 12px; gap: 7px; }
    .fcta-icon { font-size: 1rem; }
}

/* ≤ 380px: icons can wrap to 2 rows if they must */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .ft-social { width: 42px; height: 42px; }
    .ft-social-icons { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
    .float-wa-btn { bottom: 12px; right: 12px; }
    .floating-cta-btn { bottom: 12px; left: 12px; right: auto; font-size: .75rem; padding: 9px 14px; width: fit-content; }
    .why-card span { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}