/* ==========================================================================
   1. GLOBAL VARIABLES & THEME
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    --cv-blue: #0F172A;
    --cv-light-blue: #F8FAFC;
    --cv-orange: #F97316;
    --cv-orange-hover: #EA580C;
    --cv-green: #10B981;
    --primary-blue: #4F46E5;
    --primary-blue-hover: #4338CA;
    --light-blue-bg: #EEF2FF;
    --whatsapp: #25D366;
    
    --text: #334155;
    --text-main: #334155;
    --text-light: #64748B;
    --border-color: #E2E8F0;
    
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --container-width: 1240px;
}

* { 
    margin: 0; 
    padding: 0; 
    box-sizing: border-box; 
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; 
}

html { 
    scroll-behavior: smooth; 
}

body { 
    background-color: var(--cv-light-blue); 
    color: var(--text); 
    line-height: 1.6; 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    min-height: 100vh; 
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; 
    overflow-x: hidden; 
}

.main-content { 
    flex: 1; 
}

section {
    padding-top: 50px !important;
    padding-bottom: 50px !important;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #f1f1f1; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--cv-blue); border-radius: 5px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--primary-blue); }

/* ==========================================================================
   2. HERO SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-section { 
    position: relative; 
    width: 100%; 
    height: 60vh; 
    min-height: 460px; 
    overflow: hidden; 
    background-color: var(--cv-blue); 
}
.slider-container { 
    width: 100%; 
    height: 100%; 
    position: relative; 
}
.slide { 
    position: absolute; 
    top: 0; 
    left: 0; 
    width: 100%; 
    height: 100%; 
    background-size: cover; 
    background-position: center; 
    opacity: 0; 
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out; 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
    text-align: center; 
    padding: 0 20px; 
    z-index: 1; 
}
.slide.active { 
    opacity: 1; 
    z-index: 2; 
}
.slide-content { 
    max-width: 900px; 
    color: white; 
    transform: translateY(30px); 
    opacity: 0; 
    transition: all 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 0.4s; 
}
.slide.active .slide-content { 
    transform: translateY(0); 
    opacity: 1; 
}
.slide-quote { 
    font-size: 3.2rem; 
    font-weight: 800; 
    margin-bottom: 15px; 
    line-height: 1.15; 
    letter-spacing: -1px; 
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); 
}
.slide-content p { 
    font-size: 1.2rem; 
    color: #F1F5F9; 
    font-weight: 300; 
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); 
    margin-bottom: 25px; 
    line-height: 1.5; 
}

.slider-controls { 
    position: absolute; 
    top: 50%; 
    width: 100%; 
    display: flex; 
    justify-content: space-between; 
    transform: translateY(-50%); 
    padding: 0 3%; 
    z-index: 10; 
    pointer-events: none; 
}
.slider-controls button { 
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); 
    color: white; 
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); 
    width: 48px; 
    height: 48px; 
    border-radius: 50%; 
    font-size: 1.2rem; 
    cursor: pointer; 
    pointer-events: auto; 
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px); 
    transition: var(--transition); 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
}
.slider-controls button:hover { 
    background: var(--cv-orange); 
    border-color: var(--cv-orange); 
    transform: scale(1.1); 
}

.slider-indicators { 
    position: absolute; 
    bottom: 25px; 
    width: 100%; 
    display: flex; 
    justify-content: center; 
    gap: 8px; 
    z-index: 10; 
}
.dot { 
    width: 12px; 
    height: 12px; 
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); 
    border-radius: 50%; 
    cursor: pointer; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
    border: none; 
    outline: none; 
}
.dot.active { 
    background: var(--cv-orange); 
    transform: scale(1.3); 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. SEARCH CONSOLE
   ========================================================================== */
.search-console { 
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98); 
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px); 
    max-width: 1000px; 
    margin: -40px auto 40px; 
    padding: 22px; 
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); 
    position: relative; 
    z-index: 20; 
    display: flex; 
    gap: 15px; 
    align-items: center; 
    flex-wrap: wrap; 
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7); 
}
.search-console select, .search-console input { 
    flex: 1; 
    min-width: 200px; 
    padding: 14px 18px; 
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color); 
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); 
    font-size: 0.95rem; 
    font-weight: 500; 
    color: var(--text); 
    outline: none; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
    background: #F8FAFC; 
    cursor: pointer; 
    appearance: none; 
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' fill='%23334155' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M7.247 11.14 2.451 5.658C1.885 5.013 2.345 4 3.204 4h9.592a1 1 0 0 1 .753 1.659l-4.796 5.48a1 1 0 0 1-1.506 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); 
    background-repeat: no-repeat; 
    background-position: calc(100% - 15px) center; 
}
.search-console select:focus { 
    border-color: var(--primary-blue); 
    background-color: white; 
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.12); 
}
.btn-search { 
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--primary-blue-hover)); 
    color: white; 
    border: none; 
    padding: 14px 32px; 
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); 
    font-size: 1rem; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    cursor: pointer; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3); 
    text-decoration: none; 
    display: inline-block; 
    text-align: center; 
}
.btn-search:hover { 
    transform: translateY(-2px); 
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.4); 
    color: white; 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. COURSE DISCOVERY & 3x3 GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.course-discovery { 
    background: var(--cv-light-blue); 
}
.discovery-header { 
    text-align: center; 
    margin-bottom: 30px; 
}
.discovery-header h2 { 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    font-size: 2.2rem; 
    font-weight: 800; 
    margin-bottom: 8px; 
}
.discovery-header p { 
    color: var(--text-light); 
    font-size: 1.05rem; 
    max-width: 600px; 
    margin: 0 auto; 
}

.course-layout-container { 
    display: flex; 
    gap: 30px; 
    align-items: stretch; 
    max-width: var(--container-width); 
    margin: 0 auto; 
}
.course-sidebar { 
    width: 280px; 
    flex-shrink: 0; 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    gap: 10px; 
}

.course-tab-btn { 
    background: white; 
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color); 
    padding: 14px 20px; 
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); 
    font-size: 1rem; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    color: var(--text-light); 
    cursor: pointer; 
    text-align: left; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
    position: relative; 
    overflow: hidden; 
    outline: none; 
}
.course-tab-btn::before { 
    content: ''; 
    position: absolute; 
    left: 0; 
    top: 0; 
    height: 100%; 
    width: 5px; 
    background: var(--cv-orange); 
    transform: scaleY(0); 
    transition: var(--transition); 
    transform-origin: center; 
}
.course-tab-btn:hover { 
    border-color: #CBD5E1; 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    background: #FFF7ED; 
    transform: translateX(4px); 
}
.course-tab-btn.active { 
    background: #FFF7ED; 
    border-color: var(--cv-orange); 
    color: var(--cv-orange); 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); 
}
.course-tab-btn.active::before { 
    transform: scaleY(1); 
}

.course-content-area { 
    flex-grow: 1; 
}
.course-grid { 
    display: none; 
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); 
    gap: 20px; 
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-out; 
    align-items: stretch; 
}
.course-grid.active-course-grid { 
    display: grid; 
}

.smart-card-small { 
    background: white; 
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); 
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    text-align: center; 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
    position: relative; 
    padding: 30px 15px 15px; 
    height: 100%; 
    overflow: hidden; 
}
.smart-card-small:hover { 
    transform: translateY(-4px); 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); 
    border-color: #CBD5E1; 
}
.smart-card-small .card-tag { 
    font-size: 0.65rem; 
    padding: 4px 10px; 
    top: 12px; 
    left: 50%; 
    transform: translateX(-50%); 
    position: absolute; 
    border-radius: 20px; 
    font-weight: 700; 
    text-transform: uppercase; 
    letter-spacing: 0.5px; 
}
.smart-card-small .card-tag.orange { 
    background: #FFF7ED; 
    color: #C2410C; 
    border: 1px solid #FED7AA; 
}
.smart-card-small .card-tag.green { 
    background: #F0FDF4; 
    color: #15803D; 
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0; 
}

.smart-card-small .card-icon { 
    font-size: 1.6rem; 
    color: var(--primary-blue); 
    margin: 10px 0; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
}
.smart-card-small:hover .card-icon { 
    transform: scale(1.1); 
}
.smart-card-small .card-title { 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    font-size: 0.95rem; 
    margin-bottom: 6px; 
    font-weight: 700; 
    line-height: 1.3; 
}
.smart-card-small .card-duration { 
    font-size: 0.8rem; 
    color: var(--text-light); 
    margin-bottom: 15px; 
    font-weight: 500; 
}

.btn-card-action { 
    display: inline-flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
    background: var(--cv-light-blue); 
    color: var(--primary-blue); 
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm); 
    font-weight: 600; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
    text-decoration: none; 
    gap: 5px; 
}
.smart-card-small:hover .btn-card-action { 
    background: var(--cv-orange); 
    color: white; 
}

.btn-card-paynow { 
    background: #d1fae5; 
    color: #059669; 
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm); 
    font-weight: 600; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
    text-decoration: none; 
    display: inline-flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
    gap: 5px; 
}
.smart-card-small:hover .btn-card-paynow { 
    background: #10b981; 
    color: white; 
}

.course-pagination { 
    grid-column: 1 / -1; 
    display: flex; 
    justify-content: center; 
    flex-wrap: wrap; 
    gap: 8px; 
    margin-top: 20px; 
}
.course-pagination button { 
    padding: 6px 14px; 
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    background: #ffffff; 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    border-radius: 6px; 
    cursor: pointer; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
}
.course-pagination button:hover { 
    background: #f1f5f9; 
}
.course-pagination button.active { 
    background: var(--cv-blue); 
    color: #ffffff; 
    border-color: var(--cv-blue); 
}

.view-more-wrapper { 
    text-align: center; 
    margin-top: 15px; 
    padding-top: 15px; 
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
}
.btn-view-more { 
    display: inline-block; 
    background: var(--light-blue-bg); 
    color: var(--primary-blue); 
    padding: 8px 22px; 
    border-radius: 20px; 
    font-size: 0.9rem; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    text-decoration: none; 
    border: 1px solid #C7D2FE; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
}
.btn-view-more:hover { 
    background: var(--primary-blue); 
    color: white; 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. TRUSTED UNIVERSITIES SLIDER (CONTINUOUS LOGO MARQUEE)
   ========================================================================== */
.trusted-universities-section { 
    background-color: #f8fafc; 
    background-image: radial-gradient(#cbd5e1 1px, transparent 1px); 
    background-size: 24px 24px; 
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
}
.brand-section-heading { 
    text-align: center; 
    margin-bottom: 30px; 
}
.brand-section-heading h2 { 
    font-size: 2rem; 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    font-weight: 800; 
    margin-bottom: 8px; 
}
.brand-section-heading p { 
    font-size: 1rem; 
    color: var(--text-light); 
    max-width: 600px; 
    margin: 0 auto; 
}
.brand-logo-slider { 
    width: 100%; 
    overflow: hidden; 
    position: relative; 
    padding: 20px 0; 
}
.brand-logo-slider::before, .brand-logo-slider::after { 
    content: ""; 
    position: absolute; 
    top: 0; 
    width: 120px; 
    height: 100%; 
    z-index: 2; 
    pointer-events: none; 
}
.brand-logo-slider::before { 
    left: 0; 
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #f8fafc 10%, transparent 100%); 
}
.brand-logo-slider::after { 
    right: 0; 
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #f8fafc 10%, transparent 100%); 
}
.brand-logo-track { 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    width: max-content; 
    animation: slideLogos 25s linear infinite; 
}
.brand-logo-slider:hover .brand-logo-track { 
    animation-play-state: paused; 
}
.brand-logo-track img { 
    height: 75px; 
    width: 160px; 
    margin: 0 15px; 
    padding: 10px 15px; 
    background: #ffffff; 
    border-radius: 12px; 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); 
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    object-fit: contain; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
    cursor: pointer; 
    flex-shrink: 0; 
}
.brand-logo-track img:hover { 
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05); 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); 
}
@keyframes slideLogos { 
    0% { transform: translateX(0); } 
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. ACCREDITATION & APPROVALS
   ========================================================================== */
.accreditation-section { 
    background-color: #f8fafc; 
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
}
.accreditation-container { 
    max-width: var(--container-width); 
    margin: 0 auto; 
    padding: 0 20px; 
}
.accreditation-grid { 
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); 
    gap: 30px; 
    text-align: center; 
}
.accreditation-item { 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    align-items: center; 
    padding: 10px; 
}
.accreditation-logo-wrap { 
    width: 120px; 
    height: 120px; 
    border-radius: 50%; 
    background: #ffffff; 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); 
    margin-bottom: 15px; 
    padding: 18px; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color); 
}
.item-ugc .accreditation-logo-wrap { border-color: #b91c1c; }
.item-naac .accreditation-logo-wrap { border-color: #ea580c; }
.item-aicte .accreditation-logo-wrap { border-color: #d97706; }
.item-aiu .accreditation-logo-wrap { border-color: #475569; }
.accreditation-item:hover .accreditation-logo-wrap { 
    transform: translateY(-5px); 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); 
}
.accreditation-logo-wrap img { 
    max-width: 100%; 
    max-height: 100%; 
    object-fit: contain; 
}
.accreditation-title { 
    font-size: 1.1rem; 
    font-weight: 700; 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    margin-bottom: 5px; 
}
.accreditation-desc { 
    font-size: 0.85rem; 
    color: var(--text-light); 
    line-height: 1.4; 
    max-width: 220px; 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. ADVISORS SECTION & SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.advisors-section { 
    max-width: var(--container-width); 
    margin: 0 auto; 
    padding: 50px 5%; 
    text-align: center; 
    position: relative; 
}
.advisors-header { 
    font-size: 2.2rem; 
    font-weight: 800; 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    margin-bottom: 10px; 
}
.advisors-subtitle { 
    color: var(--text-light); 
    max-width: 750px; 
    margin: 0 auto 30px; 
    font-size: 1.05rem; 
}

.advisors-avatars-marquee { 
    width: 100%; 
    max-width: 800px; 
    margin: 0 auto 25px; 
    overflow: hidden; 
    white-space: nowrap; 
    position: relative; 
}
.advisors-avatars-marquee::before, .advisors-avatars-marquee::after { 
    content: ""; 
    position: absolute; 
    top: 0; 
    width: 60px; 
    height: 100%; 
    z-index: 2; 
    pointer-events: none; 
}
.advisors-avatars-marquee::before { 
    left: 0; 
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--cv-light-blue), transparent); 
}
.advisors-avatars-marquee::after { 
    right: 0; 
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--cv-light-blue), transparent); 
}
.marquee-track { 
    display: inline-flex; 
    animation: scroll-avatars 25s linear infinite; 
}
.marquee-track:hover { 
    animation-play-state: paused; 
}
.marquee-avatar { 
    width: 60px; 
    height: 60px; 
    border-radius: 50%; 
    object-fit: cover; 
    object-position: top center; 
    margin: 0 10px; 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); 
    transition: transform 0.3s ease; 
    cursor: pointer; 
    border: 2px solid white; 
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee-avatar:hover { 
    transform: scale(1.15); 
}
@keyframes scroll-avatars { 
    0% { transform: translateX(0); } 
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } 
}

.advisors-slider-container { 
    position: relative; 
    max-width: 100%; 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
}
.advisors-slider-wrapper { 
    overflow: hidden; 
    width: 100%; 
    padding: 10px 5px; 
}
.advisors-track { 
    display: flex; 
    gap: 20px; 
    overflow-x: auto; 
    scroll-behavior: smooth; 
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; 
    padding-bottom: 15px; 
    scrollbar-width: none; 
}
.advisors-track::-webkit-scrollbar { 
    display: none; 
}
.advisors-track .advisor-card { 
    scroll-snap-align: start; 
    flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 15px); 
    min-width: 260px; 
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #ffffff; 
    border-radius: 12px; 
    overflow: hidden; 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); 
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    text-align: left; 
}
.advisor-img-wrapper { 
    width: 100%; 
    height: 220px; 
    position: relative; 
    background: #f8fafc; 
}
.advisor-img-wrapper img { 
    width: 100%; 
    height: 100%; 
    object-fit: cover; 
    object-position: top center; 
    display: block; 
}
.advisor-rating { 
    position: absolute; 
    top: 12px; 
    right: 12px; 
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); 
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px); 
    font-size: 0.8rem; 
    font-weight: 700; 
    padding: 4px 10px; 
    border-radius: 20px; 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    gap: 4px; 
}
.advisor-rating i { 
    color: #f59e0b; 
}
.advisor-content { 
    padding: 18px; 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    flex-grow: 1; 
}
.advisor-content h3 { 
    margin-bottom: 4px; 
    font-size: 1.1rem; 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    font-weight: 700; 
}
.advisor-content p { 
    color: var(--text-light); 
    font-size: 0.8rem; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    text-transform: uppercase; 
    margin-bottom: 12px; 
}
.advisor-tags { 
    display: flex; 
    flex-wrap: wrap; 
    gap: 6px; 
    margin-bottom: 20px; 
}
.advisor-tag { 
    background: #f8fafc; 
    color: var(--text-light); 
    font-size: 0.7rem; 
    padding: 4px 10px; 
    border-radius: 20px; 
    font-weight: 500; 
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
}
.advisor-action { 
    margin-top: auto; 
}
.btn-consult { 
    width: 100%; 
    padding: 10px; 
    background-color: var(--cv-blue); 
    color: #ffffff; 
    border: none; 
    border-radius: 6px; 
    cursor: pointer; 
    font-size: 0.9rem; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
    text-align: center; 
}
.btn-consult:hover { 
    background-color: var(--cv-orange); 
}

.adv-slider-btn { 
    position: absolute; 
    top: 50%; 
    transform: translateY(-50%); 
    background: #ffffff; 
    color: var(--text); 
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    border-radius: 50%; 
    width: 44px; 
    height: 44px; 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
    cursor: pointer; 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); 
    z-index: 10; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
}
.adv-slider-btn:hover { 
    background: #f8fafc; 
    color: var(--primary-blue); 
}
.prev-adv { left: -15px; }
.next-adv { right: -15px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   8. TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section { 
    background-color: #f1f5f9; 
    position: relative; 
}
.testimonials-header { 
    text-align: center; 
    margin-bottom: 30px; 
}
.testimonials-header h2 { 
    font-size: 2.2rem; 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    font-weight: 800; 
    margin-bottom: 8px; 
}
.testimonials-header p { 
    color: var(--text-light); 
    font-size: 1rem; 
}
.testimonial-gallery-wrapper { 
    position: relative; 
    max-width: 1200px; 
    margin: 0 auto; 
    padding: 0 40px; 
}
.testi-slider { 
    display: flex; 
    gap: 20px; 
    overflow-x: auto; 
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; 
    scroll-behavior: smooth; 
    padding-bottom: 15px; 
    scrollbar-width: none; 
}
.testi-slider::-webkit-scrollbar { 
    display: none; 
}
.testi-slider .testi-card { 
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 14px); 
    min-width: 300px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    scroll-snap-align: start; 
    background: white; 
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); 
    padding: 30px 25px; 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); 
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    text-align: left; 
}
.quote-icon { 
    font-size: 2rem; 
    color: var(--cv-orange); 
    opacity: 0.3; 
    margin-bottom: 15px; 
}
.testi-text { 
    font-style: italic; 
    color: var(--text); 
    margin-bottom: 20px; 
    font-size: 0.95rem; 
    line-height: 1.6; 
}
.testi-author-info { 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    gap: 12px; 
    margin-top: auto; 
    border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9; 
    padding-top: 15px; 
}
.testi-img { 
    width: 50px; 
    height: 50px; 
    border-radius: 50%; 
    object-fit: cover; 
    border: 2px solid var(--cv-orange); 
}
.testi-name { 
    font-size: 1rem; 
    font-weight: 700; 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    margin-bottom: 2px; 
}
.testi-course { 
    font-size: 0.8rem; 
    color: var(--cv-orange); 
    font-weight: 600; 
}
.gallery-arrow { 
    position: absolute; 
    top: 50%; 
    transform: translateY(-50%); 
    background: #ffffff; 
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    border-radius: 50%; 
    width: 44px; 
    height: 44px; 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
    cursor: pointer; 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); 
    z-index: 10; 
    color: var(--text); 
    transition: var(--transition); 
}
.gallery-arrow:hover { 
    background: #f8fafc; 
    color: var(--primary-blue); 
}
.arrow-left { left: -10px; }
.arrow-right { right: -10px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   9. TOOLS & EXPERTS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.tools-expert-section { 
    background: white; 
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
}
.tools-expert-container { 
    max-width: var(--container-width); 
    margin: 0 auto; 
}
.tools-header-wrapper { 
    margin-bottom: 30px; 
}
.badge-red { 
    display: inline-flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    gap: 6px; 
    background: #FEF2F2; 
    color: #DC2626; 
    border: 1px solid #FECACA; 
    padding: 4px 12px; 
    border-radius: 20px; 
    font-weight: 700; 
    font-size: 0.8rem; 
    margin-bottom: 8px; 
    text-transform: uppercase; 
}
.tools-header-wrapper h2 { 
    font-size: 2.2rem; 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    font-weight: 800; 
}
.tools-layout { 
    display: flex; 
    gap: 30px; 
    align-items: stretch; 
}
.tools-sidebar { 
    width: 260px; 
    flex-shrink: 0; 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    gap: 10px; 
}
.tool-tab-btn { 
    background: white; 
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color); 
    padding: 14px 20px; 
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); 
    font-size: 1rem; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    color: var(--text-light); 
    cursor: pointer; 
    text-align: left; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
}
.tool-tab-btn.active { 
    background: var(--light-blue-bg); 
    border-color: var(--primary-blue); 
    color: var(--primary-blue); 
}
.tools-content-area { 
    flex-grow: 1; 
}
.tool-grid { 
    display: none; 
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr)); 
    gap: 18px; 
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease; 
}
.tool-grid.active-tool-grid { 
    display: grid; 
}
.tool-card { 
    background: white; 
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); 
    padding: 22px 12px; 
    text-align: center; 
    text-decoration: none; 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    font-weight: 700; 
    font-size: 0.95rem; 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); 
    transition: var(--transition); 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
    min-height: 150px; 
}
.tool-card:hover { 
    transform: translateY(-5px); 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); 
    border-color: var(--primary-blue); 
}
.tool-icon-wrap { 
    width: 55px; 
    height: 55px; 
    background: var(--light-blue-bg); 
    border: 1px solid #C7D2FE; 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
    font-size: 1.6rem; 
    color: var(--primary-blue); 
    margin-bottom: 15px; 
    border-radius: 12px; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
}
.tool-card:hover .tool-icon-wrap { 
    background: var(--primary-blue); 
    color: white; 
    transform: scale(1.1); 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. ADMISSION PROCESS & ADVANTAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.admission-section { 
    background-color: #ffffff; 
}
.section-header-jpit { 
    text-align: center; 
    margin-bottom: 35px; 
}
.section-header-jpit h2 { 
    font-size: 2.2rem; 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    font-weight: 800; 
    margin-bottom: 8px; 
}
.section-header-jpit p { 
    color: var(--text-light); 
    font-size: 1rem; 
}
.admission-process-container { 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
    gap: 12px; 
    flex-wrap: wrap; 
    max-width: 1200px; 
    margin: 0 auto; 
}
.process-step { 
    background: #ffffff; 
    border-radius: 12px; 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); 
    padding: 25px 15px; 
    width: 190px; 
    height: 210px; 
    text-align: center; 
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    align-items: center; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
}
.process-step:hover { 
    transform: translateY(-5px); 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); 
}
.step-badge { 
    color: #ffffff; 
    padding: 6px 12px; 
    border-radius: 20px; 
    font-size: 0.8rem; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    margin-bottom: 12px; 
    width: 90%; 
}
.bg-blue { background-color: var(--cv-blue); }
.bg-orange { background-color: var(--cv-orange); }
.bg-slate { background-color: #475569; }
.bg-light-blue { background-color: #3b82f6; }
.step-desc { 
    font-size: 0.82rem; 
    line-height: 1.45; 
    color: var(--text-light); 
}
.process-arrow { 
    color: #cbd5e1; 
    font-size: 20px; 
}

.advantages-section { 
    background-color: #f8fafc; 
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
}
.features-grid { 
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); 
    max-width: 1200px; 
    margin: 0 auto; 
    background: #ffffff; 
    border-radius: 12px; 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); 
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    overflow: hidden; 
}
.feature-item { 
    text-align: center; 
    padding: 30px 20px; 
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
    transition: var(--transition); 
}
.feature-item:hover { 
    background-color: #f1f5f9; 
}
.feature-item:nth-child(4n) { border-right: none; }
.feature-item:nth-last-child(-n+4) { border-bottom: none; }
.feature-icon { 
    font-size: 32px; 
    margin-bottom: 12px; 
    color: var(--cv-orange); 
}
.feature-title { 
    font-size: 1rem; 
    font-weight: 700; 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    margin-bottom: 4px; 
}
.feature-text { 
    font-size: 0.85rem; 
    color: var(--text-light); 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. EMI CALCULATOR
   ========================================================================== */
.emi-section { 
    background: white; 
}
.emi-container { 
    max-width: var(--container-width); 
    margin: 0 auto; 
}
.emi-text { 
    text-align: center; 
    margin-bottom: 30px; 
    max-width: 800px; 
    margin-left: auto; 
    margin-right: auto; 
}
.emi-text h2 { 
    color: var(--cv-blue); 
    font-size: 2.2rem; 
    font-weight: 800; 
    margin-bottom: 8px; 
}
.emi-text p { 
    font-size: 1rem; 
    color: var(--text-light); 
}
.emi-dashboard { 
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; 
    background: white; 
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); 
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    overflow: hidden; 
}
.emi-controls { 
    padding: 45px; 
    background: #F8FAFC; 
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
}
.input-group { 
    margin-bottom: 30px; 
}
.input-group:last-child { 
    margin-bottom: 0; 
}
.input-group label { 
    display: flex; 
    justify-content: space-between; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    color: var(--text); 
    margin-bottom: 12px; 
    font-size: 1rem; 
}
.highlight-val { 
    color: var(--primary-blue); 
    font-weight: 700; 
    background: var(--light-blue-bg); 
    padding: 4px 10px; 
    border-radius: 6px; 
}
.emi-controls input[type=range] { 
    width: 100%; 
    height: 8px; 
    border-radius: 4px; 
    background: #CBD5E1; 
    outline: none; 
    -webkit-appearance: none; 
    accent-color: var(--cv-orange); 
    cursor: pointer; 
}
.emi-controls input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb { 
    -webkit-appearance: none; 
    appearance: none; 
    width: 22px; 
    height: 22px; 
    border-radius: 50%; 
    background: var(--cv-orange); 
    cursor: pointer; 
    border: 3px solid white; 
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); 
}
.emi-results-card { 
    padding: 45px; 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    justify-content: center; 
    background: white; 
}
.emi-results-card h4 { 
    color: var(--text-light); 
    font-size: 1rem; 
    text-transform: uppercase; 
    letter-spacing: 1px; 
    margin-bottom: 12px; 
    font-weight: 600; 
    text-align: center; 
}
.emi-amount-main { 
    font-size: 3rem; 
    font-weight: 800; 
    color: var(--primary-blue); 
    line-height: 1; 
    text-align: center; 
    margin-bottom: 30px; 
}
.emi-amount-main small { 
    font-size: 1rem; 
    color: var(--text-light); 
    font-weight: 500; 
}
.emi-breakdown { 
    background: var(--cv-light-blue); 
    padding: 20px; 
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); 
}
.breakdown-row { 
    display: flex; 
    justify-content: space-between; 
    margin-bottom: 10px; 
    font-size: 0.95rem; 
    color: var(--text); 
}
.breakdown-row:last-child { 
    margin-bottom: 0; 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. FLOATING SOCIAL MEDIA & WHATSAPP WIDGET
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-social { 
    position: fixed; 
    top: 50%; 
    left: 0; 
    transform: translateY(-50%); 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    gap: 2px; 
    z-index: 9998; 
}
.float-btn { 
    width: 48px; 
    height: 48px; 
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
    color: #ffffff; 
    font-size: 22px; 
    box-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); 
    transition: width 0.3s ease; 
    text-decoration: none; 
}
.float-btn:hover { 
    width: 58px; 
}
.btn-call { background-color: #3b82f6; }
.btn-facebook { background-color: #1877F2; }
.btn-instagram { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%); }
.btn-whatsapp { background-color: #25D366; }

.wa-chat-widget { 
    position: fixed; 
    bottom: 20px; 
    right: 20px; 
    z-index: 9999; 
    width: 320px; 
    background: #fff; 
    border-radius: 12px; 
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); 
    overflow: hidden; 
    display: none; 
    flex-direction: column; 
}
.wa-chat-widget.active { 
    display: flex; 
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease; 
}
.wa-header { 
    background: #075e54; 
    color: white; 
    padding: 14px; 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: space-between; 
}
.wa-header-info { 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    gap: 10px; 
}
.wa-close { 
    cursor: pointer; 
    font-size: 1.1rem; 
}
.wa-body { 
    background: #e5ddd5 url('https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/15075759/28719144-86dc0f70-73b1-11e7-911d-60d70fcded21.png'); 
    padding: 18px; 
    height: 190px; 
    overflow-y: auto; 
}
.wa-message { 
    background: white; 
    padding: 10px 12px; 
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 8px; 
    font-size: 0.85rem; 
    color: #333; 
    position: relative; 
}
.wa-message-title { 
    font-size: 0.75rem; 
    font-weight: 700; 
    color: #075e54; 
    margin-bottom: 4px; 
}
.wa-footer { 
    padding: 12px; 
    background: #f0f0f0; 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    gap: 8px; 
}
.wa-input { 
    flex-grow: 1; 
    padding: 8px 14px; 
    border: none; 
    border-radius: 20px; 
    outline: none; 
    font-size: 0.9rem; 
}
.wa-send { 
    background: #25D366; 
    color: white; 
    border: none; 
    width: 36px; 
    height: 36px; 
    border-radius: 50%; 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
    cursor: pointer; 
    font-size: 1rem; 
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. POPUP MODAL OVERLAY & CARD
   ========================================================================== */
.site-popup-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 9999999;
    padding: 16px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.site-popup-overlay.show-popup {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.site-popup-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    max-width: 420px;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin: auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.site-popup-overlay.show-popup .site-popup-card {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.site-popup-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 30;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.site-popup-close:hover {
    background: #f97316;
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.08);
}

.site-popup-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: block;
    background: #f8fafc;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.site-popup-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 320px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.site-popup-body {
    padding: 20px 24px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.site-popup-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.site-popup-text {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.site-popup-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-popup-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316, #ea580c);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-popup-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45);
}

.btn-popup-dismiss {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #475569;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-popup-dismiss:hover {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: #0f172a;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MOBILE & TABLET)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet & Smaller Laptops */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    /* Convert sidebars to scrollable horizontal tabs */
    .course-layout-container, .tools-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    .course-sidebar, .tools-sidebar {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: row;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
    }
    .course-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar, .tools-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none; /* Chrome/Safari */
    }
    .course-tab-btn, .tool-tab-btn {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    
    /* Adjust vertical line indicator to horizontal for tabs */
    .course-tab-btn::before {
        height: 4px;
        width: 100%;
        left: 0;
        top: auto;
        bottom: 0;
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: center;
    }
    .course-tab-btn.active::before {
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }

    /* Grid adjustments */
    .course-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .feature-item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
    .feature-item:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }

    .emi-dashboard {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .emi-controls {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }
}

/* Mobile Devices */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    section { 
        padding-top: 30px !important; 
        padding-bottom: 30px !important; 
    }

    /* Hero Section */
    .hero-slider-section { 
        height: 50vh; 
        min-height: 400px; 
    }
    .slide-quote { font-size: 2rem; }
    .slide-content p { font-size: 1rem; }
    .slider-controls { display: none; } /* Hide arrows, rely on dots/swipe on mobile */

    /* Typography scale down */
    .discovery-header h2, .brand-section-heading h2, 
    .advisors-header, .testimonials-header h2, 
    .tools-header-wrapper h2, .section-header-jpit h2, 
    .emi-text h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    /* Search Console */
    .search-console {
        margin: -30px 15px 30px;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 15px;
    }
    .search-console select, .search-console input, .btn-search {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: 100%;
    }

    /* Grids to Single Column */
    .course-grid { 
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
    }
    
    .features-grid { 
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
    }
    .feature-item { 
        border-right: none !important; 
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); 
    }
    .feature-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

    /* Accreditation */
    .accreditation-grid { 
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); 
        gap: 15px; 
    }
    .accreditation-logo-wrap {
        width: 90px;
        height: 90px;
        padding: 12px;
    }

    /* Sliders (Advisors & Testimonials) */
    .testimonial-gallery-wrapper { padding: 0 10px; }
    .gallery-arrow, .adv-slider-btn { display: none; } /* Hide buttons, let users swipe natively */
    
    .advisors-track .advisor-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(85% - 15px);
        min-width: 240px;
    }
    .testi-slider .testi-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(90% - 14px);
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }

    /* Admission Process */
    .admission-process-container { 
        flex-direction: column; 
    }
    .process-step { 
        width: 100%; 
        max-width: 320px; 
        height: auto; 
    }
    .process-arrow { 
        transform: rotate(90deg); /* Point arrows downwards */
        margin: 10px 0; 
    }

    /* EMI Calculator */
    .emi-controls, .emi-results-card { 
        padding: 25px 20px; 
    }
    .emi-amount-main { 
        font-size: 2.2rem; 
    }

    /* Floating Widgets */
    .floating-social { 
        left: -10px; 
        transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.85); 
    }
    .float-btn:hover { 
        width: 48px; /* Disable expanding hover on mobile to prevent blocking screen */
    }

    .wa-chat-widget { 
        right: 15px; 
        bottom: 15px; 
        width: calc(100vw - 30px); 
    }
    
    /* Trusted Universities Marquee */
    .brand-logo-track img {
        height: 55px;
        width: 120px;
        margin: 0 10px;
        padding: 8px;
    }
    
    /* Popup Modal specific updates for mobile */
    .site-popup-card {
        max-width: 95%;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .site-popup-body {
        padding: 16px 18px 20px;
    }
    .site-popup-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    .site-popup-text {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .site-popup-img {
        max-height: 240px;
    }
}

/* Small Phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .slide-quote { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .accreditation-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tool-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}