:root {
    /* Maroon Theme */
    --primary: #7A004B; /* Maroon */
    --primary-dark: #5A0037;
    --secondary: #A3005E; /* Lighter maroon */
    --bg-main: #F5F5F5; /* Off-white */
    --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
    --text-main: #1A1A1A; /* Dark */
    --text-muted: #666666; /* Grey */
    --success: #0b9e69;
    --warning: #db8b00;
    --border: #E5E5E5; /* Light Grey */
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    
    /* Shadows & Effects */
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-strong: 0 20px 40px rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.08);
    --radius: 16px;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center; }
.full-width { width: 100%; }
.mt-20 { margin-top: 20px; }
.mb-20 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.py-80 { padding: 80px 0; }
.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.highlight {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.5);
    color: white;
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.05);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Glassmorphism */
.glass {
    background: rgba(245, 245, 245, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.shadow-soft { box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }

/* Navigation */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    height: 80px;
}

.nav-container {
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.logo img {
    height: 75px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.navbar .logo img {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    transform-origin: left center;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.logo-icon {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 30px;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-main);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.mobile-toggle:active { background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.05); }

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-bg-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(163, 0, 94, 0.15) 0%, rgba(245, 245, 245, 0) 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: -1;
}
.hero-bg-accent::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -400px;
    left: -400px;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.08) 0%, rgba(245, 245, 245, 0) 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Hero Search */
.hero-search-container { margin: 30px 0; max-width: 500px; }
.search-input-wrapper { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.search-icon { position: absolute; left: 18px; color: var(--text-muted); width: 20px; height: 20px; pointer-events: none; }
.search-input-wrapper input { 
    width: 100%; 
    padding: 18px 20px 18px 50px; 
    border-radius: 50px; 
    border: 1px solid var(--border); 
    background: white; 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); 
    font-size: 1rem; 
    outline: none; 
    transition: all 0.3s ease; 
}
.search-input-wrapper input:focus { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.1); }

.hero-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.badge-success { background: rgba(0, 255, 102, 0.1); color: var(--success); }
.badge-warning { background: rgba(255, 183, 0, 0.15); color: var(--warning); }

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 30px;
}

.stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.stat-num {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Matchmaker Form */
.hero-form-container {
    padding: 35px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.form-header {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-align: center;
}

.form-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.form-step {
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
}

.form-step.hidden {
    display: none;
}

.form-step label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

select, input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: all 0.2s;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    color: var(--text-main);
}

select:focus, input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.1);
}

.form-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.form-actions button {
    flex: 1;
}

.form-lock {
    margin-top: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
}
.form-lock i { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* Paths Category */
.paths {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.paths-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.path-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

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

.path-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.path-icon i { width: 30px; height: 30px; }

/* Comparison Grid */
.bg-light { background: var(--bg-card); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.comparison { padding: 80px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }

.tags-filter {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--bg-main);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.course-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.course-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: var(--bg-card);
}

.course-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }

.course-title {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.course-header p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }

.features-list { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.features-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.features-list i { color: var(--success); width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.uni-count {
    background: var(--bg-main);
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Calculator Section */
.calculator { padding: 100px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.calc-container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.calc-features i { color: var(--primary); }

.calc-ui { padding: 40px; }
.calc-ui h3 { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.input-group { margin-bottom: 25px; }

.slider { width: 100%; -webkit-appearance: none; height: 6px; background: var(--border); border-radius: 5px; outline: none; margin-bottom: 15px;}
.slider::-webkit-slider-thumb { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary); cursor: pointer; }
.slider-val { text-align: right; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); }

.calc-result {
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: rgba(25, 128, 56, 0.05);
    border: 1px dashed var(--success);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-align: center;
}
.res-label { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 5px;}
.res-value { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--success); font-family: var(--font-heading); }

/* About Section */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.about-stats { padding: 30px; background: var(--bg-card); border-radius: var(--radius); border-top: 4px solid var(--primary); }

/* Modals */
.modal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    padding: 30px;
    z-index: 2000;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    max-width: 600px;
    width: 90%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong);
}
.modal-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    z-index: 1500;
}
.close {
    position: absolute;
    right: 20px;
    top: 20px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--bg-main);
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.close:hover { background: #e0e0e0; }

/* Sticky Footer (Mobile heavy) */
.sticky-footer {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    z-index: 999;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 400px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.sticky-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.expert-profile { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.expert-avatar { width: 36px; height: 36px; background: var(--primary); color: white; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.expert-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.expert-info strong { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.expert-info span { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Footer */
footer { padding: 40px 0; background: var(--bg-card);  color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-links { margin-top: 10px; display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; font-weight:500; cursor: pointer; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-container, .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 2.8rem; }
    .paths-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .course-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .calc-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    
    .mobile-toggle { display: flex; }
    
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 80px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: var(--bg-card);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 40px 20px;
        gap: 20px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
        transform: translateY(-120%);
        transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        z-index: 999;
    }
    
    .nav-links.active {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    
    .nav-actions .btn-outline { display: none; }
    .nav-actions .btn-primary { scale: 0.9; }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Live Chat Widget */
.chat-widget {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 80px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 320px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    z-index: 1000;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.chat-header {
    background: #25D366;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 15px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.chat-avatar {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #25D366;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.chat-avatar i { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

.chat-body {
    height: 300px;
    padding: 15px;
    background: var(--bg-main);
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    display: none;
}

.chat-message {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    max-width: 80%;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.bot-msg {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-top-left-radius: 0;
}

.user-msg {
    align-self: flex-end;
    background: #25D366;
    color: white;
    border-top-right-radius: 0;
}

.chat-input {
    display: none;
    padding: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.chat-input input {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 10px 15px;
}

.chat-input button {
    background: #25D366;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* =====================================================
   EXPANDED PAGES — NEW COMPONENT STYLES (v4)
   ===================================================== */

/* Page Hero (inner pages) */
.page-hero {
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    min-height: 45vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero h1 { font-size: 2.8rem; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.page-hero p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 650px; }

.trust-badges { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 10px; }
.trust-badges span { font-size: 0.65rem; padding: 2px 8px; background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.08); color: var(--primary); border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }

/* Course Hero */
.course-hero {
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    min-height: 55vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.course-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}
.course-hero h1 { font-size: 2.8rem; margin-bottom: 15px; }

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--primary); }

/* Info Cards Row (course quick-stats) */
.info-cards-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}
.info-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 16px;
    text-align: center;
}
.info-card .icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.08);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 8px;
    color: var(--primary);
}
.info-card .icon i { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.info-card .info-val { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-heading); color: var(--text-main); }
.info-card .info-lbl { font-size: 0.73rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Filter Bar */
.filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.filter-bar label { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.88rem; white-space: nowrap; }
.filter-bar select {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    background: var(--bg-main);
    color: var(--text-main);
    cursor: pointer;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.filter-bar input[type="text"] {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    background: var(--bg-main);
    width: 220px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* University Cards (Enhanced) */
.uni-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.uni-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}
.uni-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.uni-card-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
.uni-logo-box {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.07);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    border: 1px solid rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.12);
}
.uni-card-title { flex: 1; }
.uni-card-title h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.uni-location { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.uni-location i { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.naac-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.naac-app { background: rgba(11, 158, 105, 0.12); color: #0b9e69; }
.naac-ap  { background: rgba(14, 120, 200, 0.12); color: #0e78c8; }
.naac-a   { background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.10); color: var(--primary); }
.course-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.course-tag {
    background: var(--bg-main);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: all 0.2s;
}
.course-tag:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.uni-fee-range { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.uni-fee-range strong { color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.uni-highlights { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.uni-highlights li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.uni-highlights i { color: var(--success); width: 14px; height: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.uni-card-footer { display: flex; gap: 10px; padding-top: 8px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: auto; }

/* Courses Page Tabs */
.tab-group {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    padding: 5px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.tab-btn {
    padding: 10px 30px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: all 0.2s;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.tab-btn.active { background: var(--primary); color: white; }

/* Course Listing Cards */
.courses-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.course-list-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px 28px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr auto;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: center;
}
.course-list-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.course-icon-box {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.07);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.course-icon-box i { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.course-list-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.course-meta-row { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 8px 0; }
.course-meta-item { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.course-meta-item i { width: 13px; height: 13px; color: var(--primary); }
.course-fee-highlight {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.07);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 5px;
}
.course-list-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; align-items: flex-end; min-width: 150px; }

/* Fee Comparison Table */
.fee-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.fee-section-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; margin-bottom: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
.fee-table-wrapper { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.fee-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.fee-table thead th { background: var(--primary); color: white; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.fee-table tbody td { padding: 13px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); vertical-align: middle; }
.fee-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.fee-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--bg-main); }
.fee-table tbody tr:hover td { background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.03); }
.rank-cell { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); }
.uni-name-cell { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-main); }
.uni-name-cell small { display: block; font-size: 0.77rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 400; margin-top: 2px; }
.fee-cell { font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); white-space: nowrap; font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.fee-cell.na { color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; }
.lowest-row td { background: rgba(11, 158, 105, 0.04) !important; }
.lowest-tag { display: inline-block; background: rgba(11, 158, 105, 0.12); color: var(--success); padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 0.67rem; font-weight: 700; margin-left: 6px; vertical-align: middle; }
.emi-cell { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.sort-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 8px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 20px; background: var(--bg-card); font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; color: var(--text-muted); }
.sort-btn:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.sort-btn i { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

/* Specialisations */
.spec-section { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--bg-card); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.spec-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 28px; }
.spec-chip { background: var(--bg-main); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 30px; font-size: 0.87rem; font-weight: 500; cursor: default; transition: all 0.2s; }
.spec-chip:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.04); }

/* Eligibility */
.eligibility-section { padding: 70px 0; }
.eligibility-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.eligibility-box { background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 4px solid var(--primary); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 24px; }
.eligibility-box h4 { margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.eligibility-box h4 i { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--primary); }
.eligibility-box ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.eligibility-box li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.89rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }
.eligibility-box li::before { content: "✓"; color: var(--success); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Why This Course */
.why-section { padding: 70px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-top: 36px; }
.why-card { background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; text-align: center; transition: all 0.3s; }
.why-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.why-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.08); border-radius: 14px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 13px; color: var(--primary); }
.why-icon i { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.why-card h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* Related Courses Strip */
.related-strip { padding: 50px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.related-courses { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; }
.related-course-btn { padding: 10px 20px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 30px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.87rem; font-weight: 500; transition: all 0.2s; display: inline-block; }
.related-course-btn:hover, .related-course-btn.current { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.05); }

/* CTA Banner */
.cta-banner { background: var(--primary); padding: 70px 0; text-align: center; }
.cta-banner h2 { color: white; font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.btn-light { background: white; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 700; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: all 0.2s; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: white; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-weight: 600; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: all 0.2s; }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: white; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

/* Enhanced Multi-column Footer */
.footer-main { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.footer-links-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links-group h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-main); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.footer-links-group a { color: var(--text-muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.84rem; transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-links-group a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 15px; }
.footer-social a { color: var(--text-muted); transition: all 0.3s ease; }
.footer-social a:hover { color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-social i { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.footer-bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .uni-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .course-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .info-cards-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .course-list-card { grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; }
    .course-list-actions { display: none; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .eligibility-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .info-cards-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tab-group { width: 100%; }
    .tab-btn { flex: 1; text-align: center; }
    .page-hero h1, .course-hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .course-list-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .course-icon-box { display: none; }
    .cta-banner h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
}

/* ===================================
   UNIVERSITY CARDS (21 Partners Page)
   =================================== */
.stats-row { display: flex; gap: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding-top: 20px; }
.stat { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.stat-num { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); display: block; }
.filter-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px 22px; margin-bottom: 36px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.filter-bar label { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; white-space: nowrap; }
.filter-bar select, .filter-bar input[type="text"] { padding: 8px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.85rem; background: var(--bg-main); color: var(--text-main); outline: none; min-width: 160px; }
.filter-bar select:focus, .filter-bar input:focus { border-color: var(--primary); }
.filter-bar input[type="text"] { min-width: 220px; flex: 1; }
.uni-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.uni-card { background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s; }
.uni-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong); border-color: var(--primary); }
.uni-card-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
.uni-logo-box { width: 50px; height: 50px; min-width: 50px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary)); border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.65rem; text-align: center; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.uni-card-title { flex: 1; }
.uni-card-title h3 { font-size: 0.97rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.uni-location { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.uni-location i { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.course-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.course-tag { padding: 3px 10px; background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.15); border-radius: 30px; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); }
.uni-fee-range { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); background: var(--bg-main); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 10px 14px; }
.uni-fee-range strong { color: var(--text-main); }
.uni-highlights { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; flex: 1; }
.uni-highlights li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.uni-highlights li i { width: 14px; height: 14px; min-width: 14px; margin-top: 2px; color: var(--success); }
.uni-card-footer { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: auto; }
.uni-card-header .naac-badge { flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.65rem; padding: 3px 8px; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .uni-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .uni-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .filter-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; } .filter-bar select, .filter-bar input { width: 100%; min-width: unset; } }

/* Testimonials */
.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; margin-top: 40px; }
.testimonial-card { background: var(--bg-card); padding: 35px; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); transition: all 0.3s; }
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--primary); }
.quote-icon { color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 20px; opacity: 0.2; }
.quote-icon i { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
.testimonial-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 25px; }
.testimonial-user { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); pt: 20px; }
.user-avatar { width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--primary); color: white; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.user-info strong { display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-main); }
.user-info span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* FAQ */
.faq-grid { max-width: 800px; margin: 40px auto 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; }
.faq-item { background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; }
.faq-question { padding: 20px 25px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-main); cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; transition: all 0.2s; }
.faq-question:hover { background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.02); color: var(--primary); }
.faq-question i { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0 25px; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
.faq-item.active .faq-answer { max-height: 200px; padding-bottom: 20px; padding-top: 5px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Lead Magnet Guide */
.guide-box { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 40px; padding: 50px; align-items: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.03) 0%, rgba(245, 245, 245, 1) 100%); }
.guide-features { list-style: none; margin: 25px 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.guide-features li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-main); }
.guide-image img { width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* Experts / Counselors */
.experts-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; margin-top: 40px; }
.expert-card { background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px; text-align: center; transition: all 0.3s; }
.expert-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong); }
.expert-img-wrapper { width: 100px; height: 100px; margin: 0 auto 20px; position: relative; }
.expert-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 3px solid white; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.expert-status { position: absolute; bottom: 5px; right: 5px; width: 15px; height: 15px; background: var(--success); border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid white; }
.expert-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.expert-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.expert-tags { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.expert-tag { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 4px 8px; background: rgba(122, 0, 75, 0.05); color: var(--primary); border-radius: 20px; font-weight: 600; }

/* Blog 2.0 Sidebar Layout */
.blog-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 40px; margin-top: 40px; }
.blog-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; }
.sidebar-widget { padding: 30px; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.sidebar-widget h4 { margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--primary); }
.trending-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; }
.trending-list a { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-main); font-weight: 500; transition: color 0.3s; }
.trending-list a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.newsletter-widget { background: var(--primary); color: white; border: none; }
.newsletter-widget h4, .newsletter-widget p { color: white; }
.newsletter-widget input { margin-bottom: 15px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: white; }
.newsletter-widget input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .blog-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .blog-sidebar { order: 2; }
}