/* =====================================================
   BUDHA INTERN PVT. LTD. — Production Master Stylesheet
   Palette: Cyan #00BCD4 | Teal #0097A7 | Dark Teal #007C91 | Navy Blue #0D47A1 | Deep Navy #0A192F | Light Cyan #E0F7FA
   ===================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --cyan:          #00BCD4;
  --cyan-dark:     #00ACC1;
  --teal:          #0097A7;
  --dark-teal:     #007C91;
  --navy:          #0D47A1;
  --navy-deep:     #0A192F;
  --navy-mid:      #005F73;

  /* Surfaces */
  --bg-page:       #F8FAFC;
  --bg-card:       #FFFFFF;
  --bg-alt:        #F0FAFD;
  --bg-accent:     #E0F7FA;
  
  /* Text & Borders */
  --text-main:     #0F172A;
  --text-sub:      #334155;
  --text-muted:    #64748B;
  --border:        #E2E8F0;
  --border-cyan:   #B2EBF2;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:     0 4px 14px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
  --shadow-md:     0 8px 24px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg:     0 16px 36px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.14);

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm:     8px;
  --radius-md:     12px;
  --radius-lg:     18px;
  --radius-full:   9999px;
  --transition:    all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ===== RESET ===== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  width: 100%;
}

.section {
  padding: 64px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.tc { text-align: center; }

/* ===== TYPOGRAPHY & GRADIENTS ===== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.theme-gradient-gold, .gradient-gold, .theme-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00BCD4 0%, #0097A7 50%, #007C91 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
}

.theme-gradient-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F 0%, #0D47A1 50%, #007C91 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.3);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-h2 {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

/* ===== BUTTON SYSTEM ===== */
.btn-gold, .btn-vibrant {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00BCD4 0%, #0097A7 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  padding: 12px 26px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.35) !important;
  transition: var(--transition) !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-gold:hover, .btn-vibrant:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.5) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.btn-slide-solid, .btn-primary, .btn-theme-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D47A1 0%, #007C91 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  padding: 12px 26px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.25) !important;
  transition: var(--transition) !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-slide-solid:hover, .btn-primary:hover, .btn-theme-gradient:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007C91 0%, #00BCD4 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.45) !important;
}

.btn-slide-outline, .btn-outline-navy {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  padding: 11px 24px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--teal) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
  transition: var(--transition) !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-slide-outline:hover, .btn-outline-navy:hover {
  background: var(--bg-accent) !important;
  border-color: var(--cyan) !important;
  color: var(--navy-deep) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* ===== TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR ===== */
.announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0A192F 0%, #0D47A1 40%, #007C91 80%, #00BCD4 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.announcement-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.announcement-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #E0F7FA;
}

.announcement-text strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.announcement-badge {
  background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.35);
  animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.3); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.7); }
}

.announcement-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.announcement-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .announcement-inner {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .announcement-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ===== TOP UTILITY BAR ===== */
.topbar {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.25);
}

.topbar-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.topbar span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.topbar span i { color: var(--cyan); }

.topbar-social a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-left: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.topbar-social a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ===== STICKY NAVBAR ===== */
.navbar {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12);
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 72px;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: contain;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cyan);
  padding: 1px;
}

.nav-brand:hover .brand-logo-img { transform: scale(1.08); }

.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.brand-text .b1 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-text .b2 {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }

.nav-links a {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.08);
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 50%;
  right: 50%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after {
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
}

/* Nav CTA Buttons */
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.nav-login {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-login:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.nav-register {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D47A1 0%, #007C91 50%, #00BCD4 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.35) !important;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-register:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.55) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger & Drawer */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 25px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  z-index: 999;
}

.mobile-menu.open { display: block; }

.mobile-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.mobile-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

.mobile-menu .m-cta {
  padding: 18px 28px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ===== HERO SLIDER SECTION ===== */
.slider-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F 0%, #0D47A1 60%, #007C91 100%);
  isolation: isolate;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--cyan);
}

.slides-wrap {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 520px;
}

.slide-1, .slide-2, .slide-3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F 0%, #0D47A1 50%, #007C91 100%);
}

.slide-inner {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 60px 0 80px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 540px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.slide-content {
  padding: 50px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.slide-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #4DD0E1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.slide-eyebrow .edot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cyan);
}

.slide-h1 {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.slide-h1 .line1 { display: block; color: #FFFFFF; }
.slide-h1 .line2 {
  display: block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00BCD4 0%, #4DD0E1 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.slide-sub {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 18px 0 30px;
}

.slide-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.slide-image {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 56%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.slide-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center right;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 15%, black 50%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 15%, black 50%);
  transition: transform 1.2s ease;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  z-index: 10;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.65);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: #0A192F;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.slider-arrow.prev { left: 20px; }
.slider-arrow.next { right: 20px; }

.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.sdot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.sdot.active {
  background: var(--cyan);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.slider-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  z-index: 11;
  animation: progressBar 5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes progressBar { from { width: 0%; } to { width: 100%; } }

/* ===== HERO STATS STRIP ===== */
.hero-stats-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -36px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-stats-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F 0%, #0D47A1 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-cyan);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hs-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-right: 16px;
}

.hs-item:last-child { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; }

.hs-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hs-num {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}

.hs-txt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  display: block;
}

.hs-lbl {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-top: 3px;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===== MARQUEE ===== */
.marquee-wrap {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 18px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.marquee-label-top {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy-mid);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  animation: marqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
  width: max-content;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.marquee-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-cyan);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.marquee-badge .mb-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.marquee-badge strong { color: var(--navy-deep); font-weight: 700; }
.marquee-badge small { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.72rem; }

/* ===== FEATURE CARDS & WHY CHOOSE US (FIXED GRID & ICON BOXES) ===== */
.features-bg { background: var(--bg-page); }

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-cyan);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.feature-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px !important;
  height: 56px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== FILTER TABS & SEARCH BAR ===== */
.domain-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 20px 0 28px;
}

.dtab {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 9px 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.dtab:hover {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.dtab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D47A1 0%, #0097A7 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.25);
}

.price-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.price-btn:hover, .price-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

/* ===== DOMAIN PROGRAM CARDS GRID ===== */
.programs-bg { background: var(--bg-alt); }

.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.program-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-cyan);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.program-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.program-icon {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.prog-badge {
  background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.35);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.program-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.program-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.prog-enroll-meta {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pem-text {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pem-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pem-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00BCD4, #0097A7);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.prog-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.view-all-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* ===== BRANCHES & STREAMS SECTION ===== */
.branches-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F 0%, #0D47A1 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.branches-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.branch-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.3);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 32px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.branch-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.branch-head-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.2);
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.branch-card-head h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.branch-item {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.branch-item i { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ===== HOW IT WORKS / STEPS ===== */
.how-bg { background: var(--bg-page); }

.steps-grid-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.steps-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 55px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--teal));
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-cyan);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.step-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.12);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.step-icon-main {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D47A1, #007C91);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

.step-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== CERTIFICATE SHOWCASE ===== */
.cert-showcase-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F 0%, #0D47A1 100%);
  padding: 64px 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cert-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ===== 1-TO-1 OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE IMAGE SHOWCASE ===== */
.cert-preview-card {
  background: #001030;
  border: 3px solid #C9A227;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.cert-preview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
}

.cert-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.cert-sample-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 14px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.cert-preview-card:hover .cert-sample-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.cert-verify-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.cvo-badge {
  background: rgba(0, 16, 48, 0.92);
  border: 1.5px solid #C9A227;
  color: #F4C430;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ===== TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL ===== */
.testi-bg { background: var(--bg-page); }

.testi-carousel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding: 0 48px;
}

.testi-carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.testi-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  gap: 24px;
}

.testi-card-slide {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
  min-width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .testi-card-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
    min-width: calc(50% - 12px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testi-carousel-wrap { padding: 0; }
  .testi-card-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
  }
}

.testi-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-cyan);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.testi-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.testi-stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.testi-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testi-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.testi-av {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--teal));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

.testi-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.testi-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-cyan);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.testi-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.testi-arrow.prev { left: 0; }
.testi-arrow.next { right: 0; }

.testi-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.tdot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border-cyan);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.tdot.active {
  background: var(--cyan);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* FAQ Section & Accordion */
.faq-bg { background: var(--bg-alt); }

.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-cyan);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.14);
}

.faq-q {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  line-height: 1.4;
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-ico {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.12);
  color: var(--cyan-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-ico {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-ans {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: none;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-ans {
  display: block;
}

/* ===== VERIFICATION RESULT CARD ===== */
.vresult-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-cyan);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 36px auto 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.vresult-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D47A1, #00BCD4);
}

.vr-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px dashed #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.vr-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.vr-brand-img {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2px;
}

.vr-brand-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

.vr-brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan-dark);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.vr-status-badge {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
}

.vr-recipient {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-cyan);
}

.vr-recipient p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.vr-recipient h3 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.vr-domain-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan-dark);
}

.vr-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.vr-meta-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-cyan);
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.vr-meta-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

.vr-meta-item span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  display: block;
}

.vr-signatures {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1.5px dashed #e2e8f0;
}

/* ===== ABOUT MISSION & VISION CARDS ===== */
.about-mv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.about-mv-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-cyan);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.about-mv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.about-mv-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-mv-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-mv-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===== CONTACT PAGE STYLES ===== */
.contact-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-cyan);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.cic-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.15);
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-info-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cic-detail-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.cic-detail-list li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cic-detail-list li i {
  color: var(--cyan-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Form Layout & Form Controls */
.contact-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-cyan);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

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

.form-group-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group-item label {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

.form-input-field {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
}

.form-input-field:focus {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.15);
}

.form-input-field::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

textarea.form-input-field {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.mform-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mform-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.15);
}

.mform-input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.eye-toggle {
  position: absolute;
  right: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.faq-info-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-cyan);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-align: center;
}

.faq-info-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.faq-info-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.faq-info-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-info-stat i { color: var(--cyan); font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* CTA */
.cta-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F 0%, #0D47A1 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 64px 0;
}

.cta-inner h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cta-inner p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.cta-devanagari {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 64px 0 24px;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--cyan);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer-brand-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer h4::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  margin-top: 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links { list-style: none; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--cyan); margin-top: 3px; }

.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }

.soc-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.soc-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-left: 16px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ===== FLOATING WIDGETS ===== */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }

.back-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 92px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 998;
}

.back-top.show {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.back-top:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

/* ===== PAGE HERO BANNER & INSTANT SEARCH ===== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F 0%, #0D47A1 50%, #007C91 100%);
  padding: 64px 0 48px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--cyan);
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.page-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.intern-search-bar {
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 6px 8px 6px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.intern-search-bar i {
  color: var(--cyan-dark);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.intern-search-bar input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  background: transparent;
}

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

.intern-search-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00BCD4 0%, #0097A7 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.intern-search-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.5);
}

/* ===== PRICE & DURATION BADGES ===== */
.badge-free-tag {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.badge-paid-tag {
  background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.35);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* ===== PAGINATION ===== */
.pagination-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.page-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-cyan);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.page-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.page-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.4;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.page-num {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-cyan);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.page-num:hover, .page-num.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D47A1, #0097A7);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.25);
}

/* ===== MASTER RESPONSIVE & MOBILE DESIGN SYSTEM ===== */
.table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  overflow-y: hidden !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin-top: 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

/* ADMIN MOBILE NAVBAR & OVERLAY */
.admin-mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  background: #0A162B;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.3);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 9990;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.admin-mobile-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.admin-mobile-brand img {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid #00BCD4;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 1px;
}

.admin-toggle-btn {
  background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.4);
  color: #00BCD4;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.admin-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: #00BCD4;
  color: #0A162B;
}

.adm-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(6, 13, 25, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 9998;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.adm-overlay.show, .adm-overlay.active, .adm-overlay.open {
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* MEDIA QUERIES (DESKTOP > 1024px | TABLET 768px-1024px | MOBILE < 768px) */
/* Impact Stats Grid on About Us Page */
.impact-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.impact-stat-item {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 10px;
}
.impact-stat-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

/* About Who We Are Grid */
.about-who-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .hero-stats-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .hs-item { border-right: none; }
  .features-grid, .programs-grid, .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .branches-grid, .cert-showcase-grid, .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
  .slide-h1 { font-size: 2.3rem; }
  .filter-grid-rows { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .about-who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 32px !important; }
}

/* Master Admin Main Column & Table Fluidity */
.admin-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px minmax(0, 1fr);
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.admin-sidebar {
  width: 260px;
  background: #0A162B;
}

.admin-main {
  min-width: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
}

.admin-mobile-nav {
  display: none;
}

.table-card {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  overflow-y: hidden !important;
  max-height: none !important;
}

.table-responsive {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  overflow-y: hidden !important;
  max-height: none !important;
  display: block !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
}

.adm-table {
  min-width: 850px;
}

.dataTables_wrapper, div.dataTables_wrapper, table.dataTable, .dataTables_scrollBody {
  overflow-y: hidden !important;
  max-height: none !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

/* Admin Panel Tablet & Mobile Full Layout Fixes (<= 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .admin-layout {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }
  .admin-mobile-nav {
    display: flex !important;
  }
  .admin-sidebar {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: -300px !important;
    width: 280px !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
    transition: left 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    box-shadow: 10px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6) !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    background: #0A162B !important;
  }
  .admin-sidebar.show, .admin-sidebar.active, .admin-sidebar.open {
    left: 0 !important;
  }
  .admin-main {
    padding: 16px 12px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .adm-topbar {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }
  .adm-topbar h1 {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    word-break: break-word !important;
  }
  .adm-topbar p {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
  }
  .adm-topbar button, .adm-topbar a {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .stat-card {
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .stat-icon {
    width: 46px !important;
    height: 46px !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  }
  .stat-num {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  }
  .stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }
  .table-card {
    padding: 16px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .tc-title {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }
  .adm-table th, .adm-table td {
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }

  /* Admin Modal & Input Field Responsiveness (col-12 on mobile) */
  .modal-overlay {
    padding: 10px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .modal-card {
    width: 95vw !important;
    max-width: 95vw !important;
    margin: 10px auto !important;
    padding: 20px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    max-height: 90vh !important;
  }
  .modal-card form div[style*="grid"],
  .mform-row-2, .mform-row-3, .form-grid-2, .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .mform-group {
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .mform-input, select.mform-input, textarea.mform-input {
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    padding: 11px 14px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Prevent horizontal page overflow */
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
  }
  .container {
    padding-left: 14px !important;
    padding-right: 14px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* 1. Top Announcement Bar on Mobile */
  .announcement-bar {
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A192F 0%, #0D47A1 100%) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.4) !important;
  }
  .announcement-inner {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }
  .announcement-text {
    font-size: 0.73rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .announcement-badge {
    padding: 2px 6px !important;
    font-size: 0.62rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
  }
  .announcement-btn {
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  /* 2. Navigation Header on Mobile */
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .topbar { display: none; }

  .navbar-inner {
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .brand-logo img {
    height: 38px !important;
  }
  .brand-text strong {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  }
  .brand-text small {
    font-size: 0.62rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  }

  /* 3. Hero Slider & Slider Arrows Position (NO OVERLAP WITH TEXT) */
  .slide {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
  .slide-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    padding: 28px 16px 52px 16px !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
  .slide-image {
    display: block !important;
    position: relative !important;
    right: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    order: -1 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
  }
  .slide-image img {
    -webkit-mask-image: none !important;
    mask-image: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }
  .slide-content {
    padding: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  .slide-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
  .slide-h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    line-height: 1.22 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }
  .slide-sub {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin: 12px 0 20px 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  .slide-btns {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .slide-btns a {
    padding: 10px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* Move Slider Control Arrows to Bottom-Right Overlay (NO OVERLAP WITH TEXT) */
  .slider-arrow {
    top: auto !important;
    bottom: 12px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.88) !important;
    border-color: #00BCD4 !important;
  }
  .slider-arrow.prev {
    left: auto !important;
    right: 52px !important;
  }
  .slider-arrow.next {
    right: 12px !important;
  }
  .slider-dots {
    bottom: 18px !important;
    left: 16px !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .slide-btns a {
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  /* Move Slider Control Arrows to Bottom-Right Overlay (NO OVERLAP WITH TEXT) */
  .slider-arrow {
    top: auto !important;
    bottom: 12px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85) !important;
    border-color: #00BCD4 !important;
  }
  .slider-arrow.prev {
    left: auto !important;
    right: 56px !important;
  }
  .slider-arrow.next {
    right: 14px !important;
  }
  .slider-dots {
    bottom: 18px !important;
    left: 16px !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  /* 4. Hero Stats Bar on Mobile */
  .hero-stats-wrap {
    margin-top: 24px !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
  .hero-stats-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    padding: 18px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }
  .hs-item {
    border-right: none !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .hs-num, .hs-txt {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  }
  .hs-lbl {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }
  .hs-icon {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  /* 5. Section Layouts on Mobile */
  .features-grid, .programs-grid, .testi-grid, .steps-grid, .about-mv-grid, .contact-cards-grid, .contact-form-grid, .form-row-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
  .footer-bottom-links a { margin: 0 8px; }
  .page-hero-title { font-size: 1.85rem; }
  .page-hero-sub { font-size: 0.92rem; }

  /* 6. Proper Digital Notice Board Mobile Adjustments */
  .notice-board-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
  }
  .notice-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
  }
  .featured-notice-card {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }
  .fnc-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
  }
  .fnc-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  }
  .proper-notice-board {
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }
  .board-body-wrap {
    height: 320px !important;
    padding: 12px 10px !important;
  }
  .board-item {
    padding: 12px !important;
  }
  .bi-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  }
  .bi-snippet {
    max-width: 180px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .intern-search-bar { border-radius: 18px !important; padding: 10px !important; }
  .intern-search-bar form { flex-direction: column !important; width: 100% !important; gap: 10px !important; }
  .intern-search-btn { width: 100% !important; text-align: center !important; justify-content: center !important; margin-top: 4px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  html { font-size: 15px; }
  .container { padding: 0 12px; }
  .slide-h1 { font-size: 1.65rem; }
  .page-hero-title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .btn-gold, .btn-theme-gradient { padding: 11px 22px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
  .step-label { display: none; }
  .stepper-nav::before, .stepper-progress-bar { top: 19px; left: 20px; right: 20px; }
  .impact-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 14px !important; }
}

/* ===== DATATABLES DARK THEME & FLEX LAYOUT STYLING ===== */
.dataTables_wrapper {
  color: #FFF !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.dataTables_wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  display: table;
  clear: both;
}

/* Desktop View (> 768px): Length on LEFT, Search Filter on RIGHT */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_length {
    float: left !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  }
  .dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_filter {
    float: right !important;
    text-align: right !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  }
  .dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_info {
    float: left !important;
    margin-top: 14px !important;
  }
  .dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_paginate {
    float: right !important;
    text-align: right !important;
    margin-top: 14px !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile View (<= 768px): Responsive & Stacked */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_length,
  .dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_filter,
  .dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_info,
  .dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_paginate {
    float: none !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_filter input {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    margin-top: 6px !important;
  }
  .dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_paginate {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
}

.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_length,
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_filter,
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_info,
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_processing,
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_paginate {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
}

.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_filter input {
  background: #172647 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #283D68 !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 9px 16px !important;
  color: #FFF !important;
  outline: none !important;
  margin-left: 8px !important;
  font-family: inherit !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_filter input:focus {
  border-color: #00BCD4 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.2) !important;
}
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_length select {
  background: #172647 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #283D68 !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 6px 12px !important;
  color: #FFF !important;
  outline: none !important;
}
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_paginate .paginate_button {
  background: #172647 !important;
  color: #FFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #283D68 !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  margin: 0 3px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_paginate .paginate_button.current,
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_paginate .paginate_button:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00BCD4 0%, #0D47A1 100%) !important;
  color: #FFF !important;
  border-color: #00BCD4 !important;
}
.dataTables_wrapper .dataTables_paginate .paginate_button.disabled {
  opacity: 0.4 !important;
}
table.dataTable.no-footer {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}
table.dataTable thead th {
  background: #172647 !important;
  color: #00BCD4 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #283D68 !important;
}

/* =====================================================
   CONSOLIDATED PAGE & ADMIN PANEL STYLES
   ===================================================== */

/* ===== 1. FILTER HERO & CARDS STYLING (COURSES & INTERNSHIPS) ===== */
.filter-hero-section {
  background: #060D19;
  padding: 48px 0 36px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.filter-box-card {
  background: #0A162B;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.25);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.filter-search-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.filter-search-wrap i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #00BCD4;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.filter-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 20px 16px 54px;
  background: #081224;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.3);
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.filter-search-input:focus {
  border-color: #00BCD4;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.2);
}

.filter-grid-rows {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .filter-grid-rows { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .filter-grid-rows { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.filter-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.filter-group label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.filter-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #081224;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg fill='%2300BCD4' height='24' viewBox='0 0 24 24' width='24' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'><path d='M7 10l5 5 5-5z'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.filter-select:focus {
  border-color: #00BCD4;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.18);
}
.filter-select option {
  background: #0A162B;
  color: #FFF;
}

.found-counter-bar {
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFF;
}
.found-counter-bar span {
  color: #00BCD4;
}

/* ===== 2. REGISTRATION MULTI-STEP PORTAL STYLES ===== */
.reg-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #060D19 0%, #081224 100%);
  padding: 40px 0 60px;
  color: #FFF;
}
.wizard-card, .mform-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.2);
  padding: 40px;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #0A162B !important;
}
.stepper-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}
.stepper-nav::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 50px;
  right: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  z-index: 1;
}
.stepper-progress-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00BCD4 0%, #0D47A1 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
  width: 0%;
}
.step-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.step-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 3px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: #64748b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.step-item.active .step-circle {
  border-color: #00BCD4;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00BCD4 0%, #0D47A1 100%);
  color: #FFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.2);
}
.step-item.completed .step-circle {
  border-color: #00BCD4;
  background: #00BCD4;
  color: #FFF;
}
.step-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.step-item.active .step-label {
  color: #00BCD4;
}

.pane-header {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
}
.pane-header h3, .wizard-card .pane-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0A162B !important;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.pane-header p, .wizard-card .pane-header p {
  color: #64748b !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.form-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.mform-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.mform-group label, .wizard-card .mform-group label {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A162B !important;
}
.mform-input, .wizard-card .mform-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #0A162B !important;
  background: #f8fafc !important;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.mform-input:focus, .wizard-card .mform-input:focus {
  border-color: #00BCD4 !important;
  background: #FFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.15) !important;
}
.mform-input.input-invalid {
  border-color: #ef4444 !important;
  background: #fef2f2 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15) !important;
}

.mbtn-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
}

/* ===== 3. ADMIN PANEL LAYOUT & MODAL STYLES ===== */
.admin-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px minmax(0, 1fr);
  min-height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
.admin-main {
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  background: #081224;
}

.admin-sidebar {
  background: #0A162B;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.2);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.adm-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.adm-brand img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #00BCD4;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 1px;
}

.adm-nav {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.adm-nav li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.adm-nav a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.adm-nav a:hover, .adm-nav a.active {
  background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.15);
  color: #00BCD4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.3);
}

.adm-topbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.table-card {
  background: #0F1C36;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.search-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.search-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid #283D68;
  background: #172647;
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
}
.search-input:focus {
  border-color: #00BCD4;
}
.search-btn {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00BCD4, #0D47A1);
  color: #FFF;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.adm-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.adm-table th {
  background: #172647;
  color: #00BCD4;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 14px 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #283D68;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.adm-table td {
  padding: 14px 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  vertical-align: top;
}
.adm-table tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.05);
}

.badge-paid {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.18);
  color: #4ade80;
  border: 1px solid #22c55e;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}
.badge-pending {
  background: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.18);
  color: #facc15;
  border: 1px solid #eab308;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.doc-btn {
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.doc-cv { background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.15); color: #00BCD4; border-color: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.4); }
.doc-noc { background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15); color: #c084fc; border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.4); }
.doc-offer { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.25) 0%, rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.35) 100%); color: #00BCD4; border-color: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.6); }
.doc-offer:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00BCD4 0%, #0D47A1 100%); color: #FFFFFF; }
.doc-cert { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.25) 0%, rgba(202, 138, 4, 0.35) 100%); color: #facc15; border-color: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.6); }
.doc-cert:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #facc15 0%, #ca8a04 100%); color: #000000; }
.doc-nontech { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.25) 0%, rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.35) 100%); color: #4ade80; border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.6); }
.doc-nontech:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e 0%, #15803d 100%); color: #FFFFFF; }

.btn-edit { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2); color: #93c5fd; border: 1px solid #3b82f6; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.78rem; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; white-space: nowrap; margin-bottom: 6px; transition: all 0.2s ease; }
.btn-edit:hover { background: #3b82f6; color: #ffffff; }
.btn-del { background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2); color: #fca5a5; border: 1px solid #ef4444; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.78rem; text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; white-space: nowrap; }

/* MODAL STYLES */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 9, 20, 0.82);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.modal-card {
  background: #0F1C36;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 880px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.modal-close-btn {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.modal-close-btn:hover { background: #ef4444; border-color: #ef4444; }

.modal-section-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #00BCD4;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.15);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.mgrid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .mgrid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.mgroup { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mgroup label { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.minput {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid #283D68;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: #172647;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.minput:focus { border-color: #00BCD4; background: #1c2e56; }
.minput option { background: #0F1C36; color: #FFF; }

/* ADMIN MODAL FORM STYLES (EXPLICIT DARK THEME SCOPING) */
.modal-card .mform-group label, 
.modal-card label {
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
}

.modal-card .mform-input, 
.modal-card .minput,
.modal-card select.mform-input,
.modal-card input.mform-input,
.modal-card select.minput,
.modal-card input.minput {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 12px 16px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #283D68 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: #172647 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  font-family: inherit !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.modal-card .mform-input:focus, 
.modal-card .minput:focus {
  border-color: #00BCD4 !important;
  background: #1c2e56 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.2) !important;
}

.modal-card option,
.modal-card select option {
  background: #0F1C36 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.modal-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.btn-modal-cancel {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-modal-save {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00BCD4 0%, #0D47A1 100%);
  color: #FFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 11px 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,188,212,0.3);
}

.current-file-tag {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #00BCD4;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.current-file-tag:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ===== 4. REGISTRATION QR & HELPDESK BOX STYLES ===== */
.qr-container {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 2.5px dashed #00BCD4;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.qr-image-frame {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.15);
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 16px 0;
}

.qr-image-frame img {
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.form-footer-help-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.4);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.whatsapp-channel-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.whatsapp-channel-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

/* ===== 5. ADMIN COURSE & DEPARTMENT BADGE STYLES ===== */
.badge-tech { background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.18); color: #00BCD4; border: 1px solid #00BCD4; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.72rem; display: inline-block; }
.badge-nontech { background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.18); color: #c084fc; border: 1px solid #a855f7; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.72rem; display: inline-block; }
.badge-active { background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.18); color: #4ade80; border: 1px solid #22c55e; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.72rem; display: inline-block; }
.badge-inactive { background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.18); color: #fca5a5; border: 1px solid #ef4444; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.72rem; display: inline-block; }
.btn-act { padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.78rem; text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; cursor: pointer; border: none; }
.btn-act-edit { background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.2); color: #00BCD4; border: 1px solid #00BCD4; }
.btn-act-del { background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2); color: #fca5a5; border: 1px solid #ef4444; }

/* ===== 6. ADMIN DASHBOARD STATS STYLES ===== */
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
@media (max-width: 992px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.stat-card { background: #0F1C36; border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.25); border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.stat-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00BCD4, #0D47A1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.5rem; color: #FFF; flex-shrink: 0; }
.stat-num { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 900; color: #FFFFFF; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.stat-lbl { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-weight: 700; }
.tc-title { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; color: #FFF; margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }

/* ===== 7. NOTICE TICKER STRIP & NOTICE BOARD SECTION ===== */
.notice-ticker-bar {
  background: #060D19;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.25);
  padding: 10px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.ticker-label {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D47A1 0%, #007C91 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.3);
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #00BCD4;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00BCD4;
  animation: pulse-dot-anim 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot-anim {
  0% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
}

.ticker-content-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex: 1;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 32px;
  animation: ticker-slide 30s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes ticker-slide {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.ticker-item {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.ticker-item:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.ticker-badge {
  background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.2);
  color: var(--cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.5);
  padding: 1px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.ticker-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Notice Board Grid */
.notice-board-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #F0FAFD 100%);
  padding: 64px 0;
}

.notices-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.notice-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.notice-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00BCD4, #0D47A1);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.notice-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-cyan);
}

.notice-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.nc-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.notice-cat-badge {
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.n-cat-urgent { background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15); color: #dc2626; border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3); }
.n-cat-news { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15); color: #2563eb; border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3); }
.n-cat-update { background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.15); color: #008ba3; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.3); }
.n-cat-event { background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15); color: #9333ea; border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3); }
.n-cat-notice { background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15); color: #16a34a; border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3); }

.notice-tag-badge {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.notice-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nc-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.nc-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}

.nc-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border);
}

.btn-read-notice {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--cyan-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-read-notice:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.notice-icon-btn {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  color: var(--navy-mid);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-cyan);
}

.notice-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Notice Detail Modal */
.notice-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px;
}

.notice-modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.notice-modal-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  max-width: 650px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  position: relative;
}

.nm-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.nm-close {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: none;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nm-close:hover {
  background: #E2E8F0;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.nm-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.nm-date {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.nm-content {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-sub);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  white-space: pre-line;
}

.nm-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border);
}

.btn-nm-close {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ===== PROPER DIGITAL NOTICE BOARD (2-COLUMN SIDE LAYOUT) ===== */
.notice-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 440px;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .notice-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.featured-notice-card {
  background: #0F1C36;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-notice-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00BCD4, #0D47A1, #C59B27);
}

.fnc-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.fnc-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.fnc-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.fnc-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

/* PROPER DIGITAL NOTICE BOARD BOX CONTAINER */
.proper-notice-board {
  background: #0A1428;
  border: 2px solid #00BCD4;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.25), inset 0 0 30px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.05);
}

.board-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F1C36 0%, #172647 100%);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #00BCD4;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.bh-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.bh-title i {
  color: #00BCD4;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.bh-badge {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  color: #ef4444;
  border: 1px solid #ef4444;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pulse-dot-red {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #ef4444;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ef4444;
  animation: pulse-red 1.2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulse-red {
  0% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
}

.board-body-wrap {
  height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #060D19;
  padding: 16px 14px;
}

.board-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  animation: vertical-marquee 28s linear infinite;
}

.board-marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes vertical-marquee {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-50%); }
}

.board-item {
  background: #0F1C36;
  border: 1px solid #283D68;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.board-item:hover {
  background: #172647;
  border-color: #00BCD4;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.2);
}

.bi-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.nb-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nb-badge-red { background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25); color: #fca5a5; border: 1px solid #ef4444; }
.nb-badge-blue { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25); color: #93c5fd; border: 1px solid #3b82f6; }
.nb-badge-cyan { background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.25); color: #00BCD4; border: 1px solid #00BCD4; }
.nb-badge-green { background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.25); color: #86efac; border: 1px solid #22c55e; }

.nb-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.bi-date {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.bi-title {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 6px;
}

.bi-arrow {
  color: #00BCD4;
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.bi-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.bi-snippet {
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 300px;
}

.bi-pdf-icon {
  color: #ef4444;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.board-footer {
  background: #0F1C36;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #283D68;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
/* =====================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS & TOUCH OVERHAUL
   (Covers index.php, public pages, admin panel, tables, hero)
   ===================================================== */

/* 1. Global Touch & Overflow Protection */
html, body {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

*, ::before, ::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

img, video, svg, iframe {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* 2. Global Container Sizing */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    padding-right: 16px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  
  .section-padding, section {
    padding-top: 36px !important;
    padding-bottom: 36px !important;
  }

  .sec-title, .section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .sec-sub, .section-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }
}

/* 3. Header & Navbar Mobile Optimization */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .topbar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .navbar {
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .nav-inner {
    padding: 10px 16px !important;
    height: 64px !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
  }

  .brand-text .b1 {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  }

  .brand-text .b2 {
    font-size: 0.6rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  }

  .nav-links, .nav-cta {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .mobile-menu {
    top: 100% !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-text .b2 {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* 4. Index Hero Slider Mobile Optimization */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .slider-section {
    min-height: auto !important;
  }

  .slide {
    min-height: auto !important;
  }

  .slide-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    padding: 30px 20px 45px 20px !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .slide-content {
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .slide-h1 {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }

  .slide-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  }

  .slide-btns {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .slide-btns a {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .slide-image {
    display: block !important;
    position: relative !important;
    right: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    order: -1 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
  }
  .slide-image img {
    -webkit-mask-image: none !important;
    mask-image: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }

  .slider-arrow {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .slider-arrow.prev { left: 10px !important; }
  .slider-arrow.next { right: 10px !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .slide-h1 {
    font-size: 1.55rem !important;
  }
}

/* 5. Hero Stats Bar & Notice Ticker Mobile Optimization */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-stats-wrap {
    margin-top: -15px !important;
    padding: 0 12px !important;
  }

  .hero-stats-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding: 16px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  .hs-item {
    padding: 8px 6px !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    border-right: none !important;
  }

  .hs-icon {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .hs-num { font-size: 1.15rem !important; }
  .hs-lbl { font-size: 0.7rem !important; }
  .hs-txt { font-size: 0.82rem !important; }

  .notice-ticker-bar {
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
  }

  .ticker-inner {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .ticker-badge {
    align-self: flex-start !important;
  }
}

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

/* 6. Programs, Features & Grid Cards Mobile Layout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .features-grid,
  .programs-grid,
  .courses-grid,
  .internships-grid,
  .testi-grid,
  .steps-grid,
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  .dtab-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    padding-bottom: 6px !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .dtab {
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }
}

/* 7. Footer Mobile Clean Layout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer {
    padding-top: 40px !important;
    padding-bottom: 24px !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom-links {
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }
}

/* 8. Admin Panel Mobile Layout & Tables */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .admin-layout {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    min-height: 100vh !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }

  .admin-sidebar {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: -300px !important;
    width: 280px !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
    transition: left 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    box-shadow: 10px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6) !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    background: #0A162B !important;
  }

  .admin-sidebar.show, .admin-sidebar.active {
    left: 0 !important;
  }

  .admin-main {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    padding: 16px 12px !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }

  /* Make admin tables horizontally scrollable cleanly */
  .table-responsive,
  .adm-table-wrap,
  .dataTables_wrapper {
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  /* Admin Header / Top Bar Mobile */
  .admin-top-bar {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .admin-top-bar .actions-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  /* Admin Modals Mobile Centering */
  .modal-dialog,
  .modal-content,
  .edit-modal-card {
    width: 95% !important;
    max-width: 95% !important;
    margin: 20px auto !important;
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    max-height: 90vh !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
  }

  .modal-grid-2,
  .form-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
}