/* ==========================================================================
   DEEVIGE CLASSES | PREMIUM EDTECH DESIGN SYSTEM
   Theme: Vibrant Gold / Trustworthy Navy & Slate / Clean Modern EdTech
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --clr-brand-yellow: #facc15;
    --clr-brand-yellow-dark: #eab308;
    --clr-brand-yellow-light: #fef08a;
    --clr-brand-red: #ef4444;
    --clr-brand-red-dark: #dc2626;
    
    --clr-navy-900: #0f172a;
    --clr-navy-800: #1e293b;
    --clr-navy-700: #334155;
    
    --clr-gray-900: #111827;
    --clr-gray-800: #1f2937;
    --clr-gray-700: #374151;
    --clr-gray-600: #4b5563;
    --clr-gray-500: #6b7280;
    --clr-gray-300: #d1d5db;
    --clr-gray-200: #e5e7eb;
    --clr-gray-100: #f3f4f6;
    --clr-gray-50: #f9fafb;
    --clr-white: #ffffff;
    
    /* Exam Tag Colors */
    --clr-jee: #2563eb;
    --clr-neet: #16a34a;
    --clr-cet: #9333ea;
    --clr-puc: #ea580c;

    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    
    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.35);
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.15s ease-in-out;
    --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-bounce: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.26, 1.55);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--clr-gray-800);
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
}

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

ul, ol {
    list-style: none;
}

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

button, input, select, textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
}

button {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-6 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-12 { margin-top: 3rem; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 4rem; }

/* Highlight Accents */
.highlight-yellow {
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow-dark);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.highlight-yellow::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.25);
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTON SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 1rem 2.25rem;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-yellow {
    background-color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-brand-yellow);
}

.btn-yellow:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-brand-yellow-dark);
    border-color: var(--clr-brand-yellow-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.btn-outline-light {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-navy-900);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn-dark {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn-dark:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-800);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-whatsapp-green {
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

.btn-whatsapp-green:hover {
    background-color: #128c7e;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.announcement-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-navy-900), var(--clr-navy-800));
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.announcement-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.announcement-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.badge-pulse {
    background-color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.announcement-contact {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.announcement-contact a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
}

.divider {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.7); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(250, 204, 21, 0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 100;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 5rem;
}

.brand-logo {
    height: 3.5rem;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy-800);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
}

.nav-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.call-btn {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.call-btn i {
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow-dark);
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy-900) 0%, #1e293b 100%);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 5rem 0 7rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-shapes {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 0;
}

.shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.2;
}

.shape-1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background-color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
}

.shape-2 {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background-color: var(--clr-brand-red);
    bottom: -200px;
    right: -100px;
}

.shape-3 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background-color: #3b82f6;
    top: 30%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.hero-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.tagline-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.15);
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-200);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-features-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.feature-pill {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.feature-pill i {
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
}

.hero-action-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hero-proof {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.student-avatars {
    display: flex;
}

.student-avatars img {
    width: 2.75rem;
    height: 2.75rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--clr-navy-900);
    margin-left: -0.75rem;
}

.student-avatars img:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.proof-text .stars {
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.proof-text span {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-300);
}

/* Hero Lead Form Card */
.hero-form-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-lead-form {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 3px solid var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    position: relative;
}

.form-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    right: 24px;
    background-color: var(--clr-brand-red);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 0.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.form-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.form-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-header p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-500);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-700);
}

.input-icon {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.input-icon i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-400);
}

.input-icon input,
.input-icon select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem 0.875rem 2.75rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    background-color: var(--clr-gray-50);
}

.input-icon input:focus,
.input-icon select:focus {
    border-color: var(--clr-brand-yellow-dark);
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
}

.btn-submit {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-brand-yellow), var(--clr-brand-yellow-dark));
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    padding: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-submit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.6);
}

.form-security-note {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-500);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: -3.5rem;
    z-index: 20;
}

.stats-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-bottom: 5px solid var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.stat-icon {
    width: 4rem;
    height: 4rem;
    background-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow-dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.stat-count {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy-800);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-500);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION HEADINGS & COMMONS
   ========================================================================== */
.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow-dark);
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-600);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DIRECTOR SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.director-section {
    padding: 7rem 0 5rem;
    background-color: var(--clr-gray-50);
}

.director-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.director-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 4px solid var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    background: var(--clr-navy-900);
}

.director-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.img-badge-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.img-badge-overlay i {
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
}

.director-exp-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-brand-yellow), var(--clr-brand-yellow-dark));
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.director-exp-badge h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.director-exp-badge p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.director-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy-700);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.director-bio p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-700);
}

.quote-box {
    background-color: var(--clr-white);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    margin: 2rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
}

.quote-text {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.quote-author {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-brand-red);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHO WE ARE / ABOUT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
}

.about-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-intro {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-700);
}

.mission-vision-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.mv-card {
    background: var(--clr-gray-50);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.mv-card:hover {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
}

.mv-icon {
    width: 3.5rem;
    height: 3.5rem;
    background: var(--clr-navy-900);
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mv-details h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mv-details p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-600);
}

.core-pillars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.pillar i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-brand-red);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pillar h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.pillar p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-500);
}

.about-images-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.main-about-img {
    grid-column: span 2;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.secondary-about-img,
.exp-banner-img {
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    height: 180px;
}

.secondary-about-img img,
.exp-banner-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COURSES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
    background-color: var(--clr-gray-50);
}

.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.course-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.featured-course {
    border: 3px solid var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.featured-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: -2rem;
    background: var(--clr-brand-red);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 2.5rem;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-card-header {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.bg-jee { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af, #3b82f6); }
.bg-neet { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14532d, #16a34a); }
.bg-cet { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #581c87, #9333ea); }
.bg-puc { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c2d12, #ea580c); }

.course-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.course-badge.badge-red {
    background-color: var(--clr-brand-red);
}

.course-card-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.course-card-header p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.course-card-body {
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-features {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.course-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-700);
}

.course-features li i {
    color: var(--clr-neet);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.cta-banner-mini {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy-900), var(--clr-navy-800));
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 2px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3);
}

.cta-banner-mini h3 {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.inline-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FACULTY SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.faculty-section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
}

.faculty-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.faculty-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
}

.leader-card {
    grid-column: span 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b, #0f172a);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border: 3px solid var(--clr-brand-yellow);
}

.leader-card h3 {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.leader-card .subject {
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.leader-card .credential {
    color: var(--clr-gray-300);
}

.leader-card .bio-snippet {
    color: var(--clr-gray-200);
}

.faculty-avatar {
    position: relative;
    width: 8.5rem;
    height: 8.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 4px solid var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.leader-card .faculty-avatar {
    width: 11rem;
    height: 11rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.faculty-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.avatar-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.bg-gradient-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #1d4ed8); }
.bg-gradient-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #047857); }
.bg-gradient-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #6d28d9); }
.bg-gradient-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706); }

.faculty-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.faculty-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.faculty-info .subject {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-brand-red);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.faculty-info .credential {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-500);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.leader-card .credential {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.faculty-info .bio-snippet {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-600);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESULTS & TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.results-section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
    background-color: var(--clr-gray-50);
}

.ranks-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.rank-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.rank-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.rank-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow-dark);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.rank-score {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.rank-score span {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-400);
}

.rank-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.rank-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.exam-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.review-stars {
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.review-body {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-700);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.reviewer-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.reviewer-avatar {
    width: 3.5rem;
    height: 3.5rem;
    background: var(--clr-navy-900);
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.reviewer-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.reviewer-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-500);
}

.trust-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy-900), #1e293b);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 3rem 4rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 2px solid rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
}

.trust-banner-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.huge-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
}

.trust-banner-content h3 {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.trust-banner-content p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-300);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
}

.faq-accordion {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-align: left;
    background: transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
}

.toggle-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--clr-brand-red);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .toggle-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    padding: 0 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-700);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] + .faq-answer {
    max-height: 500px;
    padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.final-cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-brand-yellow), var(--clr-brand-yellow-dark));
    padding: 6rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
}

.final-cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.final-cta-content p {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.final-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--clr-navy-900), #070b14);
    color: var(--clr-gray-300);
    padding-top: 5rem;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    position: relative;
}

.footer-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 4rem;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.brand-tagline {
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-bio {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 2.75rem;
    height: 2.75rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-col h3 {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-item i {
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-item strong {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.newsletter-box h4 {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder {
    color: var(--clr-gray-400);
}

.newsletter-form button {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    background: #090e1a;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-bottom-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.legal-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
}

.legal-links .dot {
    color: var(--clr-gray-600);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-whatsapp {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    width: 4rem;
    height: 4rem;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
    z-index: 99;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    animation: bouncePulse 3s infinite;
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
    background-color: #20ba59;
}

.whatsapp-tooltip {
    position: absolute;
    right: 5rem;
    background: var(--clr-navy-900);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
    opacity: 1;
    right: 4.75rem;
}

@keyframes bouncePulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STICKY MOBILE CTA BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--clr-navy-900);
    z-index: 98;
    box-shadow: 0 -5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-sticky-bar .btn {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.mobile-btn-call {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.mobile-btn-counseling {
    background: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    color: var(--clr-navy-900);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.mobile-btn-wa {
    background: #25d366;
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   POPUP MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.modal.open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.modal-content {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--clr-white);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
    border: 4px solid var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.modal.open .modal-content {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    width: 2.75rem;
    height: 2.75rem;
    background: var(--clr-gray-100);
    color: var(--clr-gray-700);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--clr-brand-red);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.badge-modal {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow-dark);
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.modal-header h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.modal-header p {
    color: var(--clr-gray-600);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOAST NOTIFICATION
   ========================================================================== */
.toast-notification {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: -100px;
    right: 2rem;
    background: var(--clr-navy-900);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    border-left: 6px solid var(--clr-brand-yellow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    z-index: 2000;
    transition: bottom 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.26, 1.55);
}

.toast-notification.show {
    bottom: 2rem;
}

.toast-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-brand-yellow);
}

.toast-content h4 {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.toast-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray-300);
}

.toast-close {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-gray-400);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-left: 1rem;
}

.toast-close:hover {
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (MOBILE FIRST ADAPTATION)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .stats-container,
    .courses-grid,
    .ranks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .faculty-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .director-container,
    .about-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .leader-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .leader-card .credential {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hidden-md {
        display: none;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: var(--clr-white);
        padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        display: none;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
        max-height: calc(100vh - 5rem);
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

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

    .nav-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .footer-col.brand-col,
    .footer-col.contact-col {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }

    .toast-notification {
        top: -150px;
        bottom: auto !important;
        left: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;
        width: calc(100% - 2rem);
        box-sizing: border-box;
        transition: top 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.26, 1.55);
    }

    .toast-notification.show {
        top: 1.5rem;
        bottom: auto !important;
    }

    .announcement-bar {
        display: none;
    }

    .navbar .btn-primary {
        display: none;
    }

    h1.hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .stats-container,
    .courses-grid,
    .ranks-grid,
    .faculty-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .leader-card {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .floating-whatsapp {
        bottom: 5.5rem; /* above mobile sticky bar */
        right: 1.25rem;
        width: 3.5rem;
        height: 3.5rem;
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }
    
    .whatsapp-tooltip {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-sticky-bar {
        display: flex;
    }

    body {
        padding-bottom: 4.5rem; /* space for sticky bar */
    }
    
    .trust-banner {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .trust-banner-content {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}