/* Custom Reset & Typography */
:root {
  --crimson-color: #8a0c25;
  --crimson-light: #fef1f3;
  --crimson-hover: #6d071a;
  --gold-color: #c5a059;
  --gold-light: #f9f5eb;
  --gold-dark: #a88139;
  --text-dark: #1e2022;
  --text-muted: #676e73;
  --bg-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7f9fc 0%, #edf1f7 100%);
  --card-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  --border-color: #e2e8f0;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.05), 0 8px 16px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.1), 0 15px 25px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --font-main: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background: var(--bg-gradient);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Background Glowing Accents */
.bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(140px);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bg-glow-1 {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
}

.bg-glow-2 {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -100px;
}

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #f1f1f1;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--crimson-color);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-hover);
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Header Styles */
.app-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-color);
  padding: 16px 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: transform;
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.logo-area {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.academic-logo {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 6px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.15));
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.academic-logo:hover {
  transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.05);
}

.brand-text h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.brand-affil {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.brand-recog {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.header-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-color) 0%, var(--crimson-hover) 100%);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: white;
  border-right: 4px solid var(--gold-color);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.15);
}

.badge-title {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.badge-year {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Main Layout */
.main-content {
  flex: 1;
  padding-top: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Form Card */
.form-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.form-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--crimson-color) 0%, var(--gold-color) 50%, var(--crimson-color) 100%);
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  position: relative;
}

.form-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-header p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.admin-portal-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.admin-portal-link:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-color);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--crimson-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.15);
}

/* Stepper Component */
.stepper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  position: relative;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}

.step-num {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.step-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.step-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border-color);
  margin: 0 10px;
  max-width: 60px;
}

/* Stepper States */
.step.active .step-num {
  background: var(--crimson-color);
  border-color: var(--crimson-color);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.15);
}

.step.active .step-label {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.step.completed .step-num {
  background: var(--gold-color);
  border-color: var(--gold-color);
  color: white;
}

.step.completed .step-label {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

/* Form Sections */
.form-section {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-out;
}

.form-section.active {
  display: block;
}

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

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.title-icon {
  color: var(--gold-color);
}

/* Form Layout Grid */
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  grid-column: span 6;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: span 12;
}

.form-group.span-4 {
  grid-column: span 4;
}

.form-group.span-3 {
  grid-column: span 3;
}

.form-group.span-8 {
  grid-column: span 8;
}

/* Input Styles */
.field-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.required-label::after {
  content: ' *';
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  font-weight: bold;
}

input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="number"],
input[type="date"],
select,
textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: white;
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
  width: 100%;
}

input:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
}

.readonly-field {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

textarea {
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Custom Select Styling */
select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23676e73' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  background-size: 16px;
  padding-right: 40px;
}

/* Course Cards Grid */
.course-selection-container {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.course-card {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.course-card input[type="radio"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.course-card-content {
  background: white;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  height: 100%;
}

.course-code {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.course-name {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Course Card Hover/Active States */
.course-card:hover .course-card-content {
  border-color: rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.course-card input[type="radio"]:checked + .course-card-content {
  border-color: var(--crimson-color);
  background: var(--crimson-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.08);
}

.course-card input[type="radio"]:checked + .course-card-content .course-code {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
}

.course-card input[type="radio"]:checked + .course-card-content .course-name {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Certificate Cards */
.certificate-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.certificate-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}

.card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
}

.card-header h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.card-badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.card-badge.required-badge {
  background: var(--crimson-light);
  color: var(--crimson-color);
}

.conditional-card.hidden {
  display: none;
}

/* Upload Area Styles */
.upload-tip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}

.upload-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.upload-box-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.upload-box-wrapper.hidden {
  display: none;
}

.upload-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.upload-zone {
  border: 2px dashed #cbd5e1;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 160px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.upload-zone:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-color);
  background: #fefeff;
}

.upload-zone.dragover {
  border-color: var(--crimson-color);
  background: var(--crimson-light);
}

.file-input {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
}

.upload-zone-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.upload-icon {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.upload-zone:hover .upload-icon {
  color: var(--gold-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.upload-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.upload-text span {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.file-info-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Uploaded Preview Area */
.preview-area {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.preview-area.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.preview-thumbnail {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.preview-file-icon {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}

.preview-filename {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  max-width: 90%;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.preview-filesize {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.preview-remove-btn {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #ef4444;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 15;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.preview-remove-btn:hover {
  background: #ef4444;
  color: white;
}

/* Button & Form Actions */
.form-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.btn {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  outline: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--crimson-color);
  color: white;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.2);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

.btn-success {
  background: #10b981;
  color: white;
}

.btn-success:hover {
  background: #059669;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.btn.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Validation Messages */
.validation-message {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
}

.form-group.has-error input,
.form-group.has-error select,
.form-group.has-error textarea {
  border-color: #ef4444;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
}

.form-group.has-error .validation-message {
  display: block;
}

.course-selection-container.has-error {
  border-color: #ef4444;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
}

.course-selection-container.has-error #course-error {
  display: block;
}

/* Overlay & Modals */
.overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(13, 15, 20, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1000;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

.overlay.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.modal-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 480px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  animation: scaleUp 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes scaleUp {
  from { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.modal-status-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
}

.modal-status-icon svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.success-icon {
  background: #d1fae5;
  color: #10b981;
}

.error-icon {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #ef4444;
}

.loading-icon {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--crimson-color);
}

.spinner {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border-top-color: var(--crimson-color);
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.modal-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.modal-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.modal-actions.hidden {
  display: none;
}

.modal-status-icon.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Footer styling */
.app-footer-bar {
  background: #1e2022;
  color: #9ca3af;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #2d3035;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEW CAREER-PORTAL-STYLE PORTAL DESIGNS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Navigation Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-item {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}
.nav-item:hover {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  background: var(--crimson-light);
}
.nav-item.active {
  color: white;
  background: var(--crimson-color);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.15);
}

/* Tab Sections */
.tab-section {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-out;
}
.tab-section.active {
  display: block;
}

/* Dashboard Hero */
.hero-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 24px 80px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.04) 0%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.04) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.hero-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.hero-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.hero-search-wrapper {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-color);
  background: white;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hero-search-wrapper:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--crimson-color);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.1);
}
.hero-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 140px 16px 24px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background: white;
}
.hero-search-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 6px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--crimson-color);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.hero-search-btn:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-hover);
}

/* Quick Filter Chips */
.hero-chips {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.hero-chip-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  align-self: center;
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.chip-btn {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.chip-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}

/* Headlines */
.section-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.section-headline::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-color);
  margin: 8px auto 0 auto;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Explore Streams Grid */
.stream-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}
.stream-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.stream-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.stream-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--crimson-light);
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.stream-card:hover .stream-icon {
  background: var(--crimson-color);
  color: white;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.stream-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.stream-count {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Promo Grid & Stats */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}
.stat-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.promo-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}
.promo-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e2022 0%, #111215 100%);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.promo-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.promo-card-2::before {
  background: rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.15);
}
.promo-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-color);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.promo-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.promo-btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background: var(--gold-color);
  color: #1e2022;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.promo-btn:hover {
  background: white;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.promo-card-2 .promo-btn {
  background: var(--crimson-color);
  color: white;
}
.promo-card-2 .promo-btn:hover {
  background: white;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
}

/* Explore Finder Layout */
.explore-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}
.sidebar-filter {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
}
.filter-section {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.filter-section:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}
.filter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.filter-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.filter-option:hover {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
}
.filter-option input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 3px;
  accent-color: var(--crimson-color);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.clear-filter-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.clear-filter-btn:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Explore Listing Header */
.catalog-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: white;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.catalog-count {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.catalog-count span {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.catalog-sort {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.catalog-sort label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.catalog-sort select {
  padding: 6px 24px 6px 10px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background-position: right 8px center;
  background-size: 12px;
  width: auto;
}
.course-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.course-list-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.course-list-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.course-list-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-color);
}
.course-list-card.featured::before {
  background: var(--crimson-color);
}
.card-top-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}
.course-meta-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.tag-level {
  background: var(--crimson-light);
  color: var(--crimson-color);
}
.tag-stream {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}
.tag-duration {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.compare-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.compare-checkbox-label input {
  accent-color: var(--crimson-color);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.course-title-block {
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.course-title-block h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.course-title-block h3 span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.course-title-block p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.course-spec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.spec-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.spec-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.spec-val {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.spec-val-salary {
  color: #10b981;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.course-careers-line {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.course-careers-line strong {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
}
.card-action-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Compare Matrix View */
.compare-controls {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
/* Compare Sub-tabs */
.compare-subtabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.compare-subtab-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px 4px 12px 4px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.compare-subtab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
}
.compare-subtab-btn.active {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  border-bottom-color: var(--crimson-color);
}

.compare-select-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.compare-select-wrapper label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.compare-select-wrapper select {
  padding: 10px 30px 10px 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.compare-table-wrapper {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 700px;
}
.compare-table th, .compare-table td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-align: left;
  vertical-align: top;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.compare-table th {
  background: #f8fafc;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  width: 22%;
  border-right: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.compare-table td {
  border-right: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.compare-table td:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}
.compare-table tr:last-child th, .compare-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.compare-header-cell {
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.01) 0%, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.01) 100%) !important;
}
.compare-header-cell h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.compare-header-cell span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.compare-remove-cell-btn {
  margin-top: 6px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #ef4444;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.compare-remove-cell-btn:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.compare-empty-cell {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 30px 10px;
  height: 100%;
}
.compare-empty-cell svg {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--border-color);
}
.compare-empty-cell p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Floating Compare Widget */
.compare-floating-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: #1e2022;
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 99;
  transform: translateY(150px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-color);
}
.compare-floating-widget.active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.compare-widget-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.compare-widget-btn {
  background: var(--crimson-color);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.compare-widget-btn:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-hover);
}

/* Recommender Quiz Card */
.quiz-wizard-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
  position: relative;
}
.quiz-progress-bar {
  height: 5px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.quiz-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--crimson-color) 0%, var(--gold-color) 100%);
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.quiz-question-block {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-out;
}
.quiz-question-block.active {
  display: block;
}
.quiz-q-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.quiz-options-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.quiz-option-card {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.quiz-option-card input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}
.quiz-option-content {
  background: white;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  height: 100%;
}
.quiz-option-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.quiz-option-card:hover .quiz-option-content {
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.quiz-option-card input:checked + .quiz-option-content {
  border-color: var(--crimson-color);
  background: var(--crimson-light);
}
.quiz-option-card input:checked + .quiz-option-content .quiz-option-icon {
  background: var(--crimson-color);
  color: white;
}
.quiz-option-text h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.quiz-option-text p {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.quiz-option-card input:checked + .quiz-option-content .quiz-option-text h5 {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
}
.quiz-option-card input:checked + .quiz-option-content .quiz-option-text p {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.quiz-results-block {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-out;
}
.quiz-results-block.active {
  display: block;
}
.quiz-results-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.quiz-results-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.quiz-rec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: left;
}
.quiz-rec-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.quiz-rec-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-color);
}
.quiz-match-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  color: #10b981;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.quiz-rec-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  max-width: 75%;
}
.quiz-rec-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.quiz-rec-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Detailed Pathway Modal Elements */
.modal-lg {
  max-width: 700px !important;
  width: 95% !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  padding: 24px !important;
}
.modal-detail-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.modal-detail-title-block h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
}
.modal-detail-title-block p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.close-modal-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.close-modal-btn:hover {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.modal-tab-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.modal-tab-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 8px 2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}
.modal-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
}
.modal-tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  border-bottom-color: var(--crimson-color);
}
.modal-tab-content {
  display: none;
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 6px;
}
.modal-tab-content.active {
  display: block;
}

/* Roadmap step timeline */
@keyframes timelineStepReveal {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    filter: blur(5px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

.roadmap-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 45px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}
.roadmap-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 19px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold-color), var(--crimson-color));
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}
.roadmap-step {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: timelineStepReveal 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}
.roadmap-step:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.roadmap-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 15px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--gold-color);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.roadmap-step-num {
  position: absolute;
  left: -40px;
  top: 15px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-color) 0%, var(--crimson-color) 100%);
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.roadmap-step:hover .roadmap-step-num {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(360deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.6);
}
.roadmap-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.roadmap-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Details Table inside Modal */
.modal-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}
.modal-detail-item {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px;
}
.modal-detail-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.modal-detail-val {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Responsive Queries */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .form-group {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }
  .form-group.span-4,
  .form-group.span-3,
  .form-group.span-8 {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }
  .form-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .stepper {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .step-line {
    display: none;
  }
  .header-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .header-badge {
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .admin-portal-link {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-top: 10px;
    width: fit-content;
  }
  
  /* Career Portal responsive adjustments */
  .nav-menu {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }
  .nav-item {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .hero-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .hero-section p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .hero-search-input {
    padding: 14px 100px 14px 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .hero-search-btn {
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .promo-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .explore-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sidebar-filter {
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .course-spec-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .compare-controls {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .quiz-options-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .quiz-rec-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .modal-details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Announcement Ticker Styling */
.announcement-ticker-container {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--crimson-color) 0%, var(--crimson-hover) 100%);
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  height: 38px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--gold-color);
  z-index: 1000;
}

.ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

.ticker-label {
  background: var(--gold-color);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0 16px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 4px 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-content-wrapper {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.ticker-content {
  display: inline-flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: tickerAnimation 40s linear infinite;
  gap: 60px;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.ticker-content:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ticker-content span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

@keyframes tickerAnimation {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(100%, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-100%, 0, 0);
  }
}

/* Ad Slider Section Styles */
.ad-slider-section {
  padding: 0 40px; /* added for arrows */
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.ad-slider-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
  padding: 4px;
  width: 100%;
}

.ad-slider-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Chrome/Safari */
}

.ad-card {
  flex: 0 0 320px;
  background: white;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.ad-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--gold-color);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
}

.ad-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-color) 0%, var(--crimson-hover) 100%);
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.2);
}

.ad-card-body {
  padding: 24px 20px 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.ad-card-logo {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ad-college-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.ad-college-location {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.ad-placement-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ad-placement-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.ad-placement-lbl {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.ad-placement-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--crimson-color);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ad-card-actions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  user-select: none;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-color);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--crimson-color);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.2);
}

.slider-arrow.prev {
  left: 8px;
}

.slider-arrow.next {
  right: 8px;
}

/* Premium Admissions Blog Hub & Lead Capture CSS */
.blog-card {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: var(--crimson-color) !important;
}

.blog-lead-form input {
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-lead-form input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-color) !important;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
}

.btn-share {
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-share:hover {
  color: var(--crimson-color) !important;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* College Card Background Slideshow & Dynamic Dot Indicators */
.college-card-slideshow {
  height: 140px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  background: #cbd5e1;
}

.slides-container {
  display: flex;
  width: 300%;
  height: 100%;
  animation: slideAnimation 12s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.slide {
  width: 33.333%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 100%);
}

.slideshow-indicators {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  right: 12px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.indicator {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ind-1 {
  animation: ind1Animation 12s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.ind-2 {
  animation: ind2Animation 12s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.ind-3 {
  animation: ind3Animation 12s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes slideAnimation {
  0%, 25% { transform: translateX(0); }
  33%, 58% { transform: translateX(-33.333%); }
  66%, 91% { transform: translateX(-66.666%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes ind1Animation {
  0%, 25% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.25); background: var(--gold-color); }
  33%, 100% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(1); background: #ffffff; }
}

@keyframes ind2Animation {
  0%, 25% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(1); background: #ffffff; }
  33%, 58% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.25); background: var(--gold-color); }
  66%, 100% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(1); background: #ffffff; }
}

@keyframes ind3Animation {
  0%, 58% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(1); background: #ffffff; }
  66%, 91% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.25); background: var(--gold-color); }
  100% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(1); background: #ffffff; }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHATSAPP FLOATING SUPPORT BUTTON
   ============================================================ */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.wa-float-btn {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), box-shadow 0.25s;
  animation: waPulse 2.4s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wa-float-btn svg {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  fill: #ffffff;
}

.wa-float:hover .wa-float-btn {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
  animation: none;
}

.wa-tooltip {
  background: #1e2022;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  pointer-events: none;
  order: -1;
}

.wa-tooltip strong {
  display: block;
  color: #25D366;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.wa-float:hover .wa-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

@keyframes waPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45); }
  50%  { box-shadow: 0 6px 36px rgba(37,211,102,0.75), 0 0 0 10px rgba(37,211,102,0.08); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45); }
}


/* --- World Class Slider & Layout Upgrades --- */

/* Hero Slider */
/* Old hero slider */
.old-hero-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.hero-slides-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-slide-content {
  z-index: 3;
  color: white;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

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

.hero-slider-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold-color);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Animations */
.animate-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.hero-slide.active .animate-up {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

.slide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.slide-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

/* Floating Search */
.hero-search-floating {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 60px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Dashboard Layout */
.dashboard-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .dashboard-layout.has-sidebar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  }
}

/* Sidebar Ad Widget */
.dashboard-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 80px;
}

.sidebar-ad-widget {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.sidebar-ad-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--crimson-color), var(--crimson-dark));
  padding: 15px;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
}

.sidebar-ad-header h4 {
  margin: 5px 0 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.ad-badge {
  background: var(--gold-color);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.sidebar-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 20px;
  background: white;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sidebar-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.sidebar-slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.sidebar-slider-controls button {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.sidebar-slider-controls button:hover {
  background: var(--gold-color);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--gold-color);
}


/* Full bleed Hero Slider */
.hero-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  
  
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  margin-top: -24px;
}

.promo-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .promo-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .promo-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

.slider-arrow {
  width: 40px !important;
  height: 40px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15) !important;
  background: white !important;
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;
}
.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color) !important;
  color: white !important;
}

/* Premium Responsive Header & Navigation Tabs Symmetry */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    row-gap: 14px;
    padding: 4px 0;
  }
  .logo-area {
    order: 1;
  }
  .header-badge {
    order: 2;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    order: 3;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    padding-top: 14px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .nav-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
  }
}

/* Compact 2-Column Responsive Admission Form Styles */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  #admissionForm {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
  }
  #admissionForm .form-group {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
  }
}

/* ==================== DEDICATED COUNSELLING FORM PAGE ==================== */

/* Page Wrapper — provides bounded dimensions */
.counselling-page-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 200px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Hero Banner */
.counselling-page-hero {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, hsl(348, 83%, 30%) 0%, hsl(348, 75%, 20%) 40%, hsl(40, 50%, 35%) 100%);
  padding: 48px 24px 56px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.counselling-page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: counsellingFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.counselling-page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40%;
  left: -15%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: counsellingFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes counsellingFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.05); }
}

.counselling-page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.counselling-page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.counselling-title-accent {
  color: var(--gold-color);
  display: inline;
}

.counselling-page-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Form Container — centers the form card */
.counselling-form-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: -30px auto 60px auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Override form-card inside the counselling page for perfect fit */
.counselling-form-container #counselling-form-section {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 4px 20px rgba(138, 12, 37, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
}

/* Responsive: Tablet */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .counselling-page-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
  .counselling-page-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .counselling-page-hero {
    padding: 36px 20px 44px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
  .counselling-form-container {
    margin-top: -24px;
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
}

/* Responsive: Mobile portrait */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .counselling-page-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  .counselling-page-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .counselling-page-hero {
    padding: 28px 16px 36px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }
  .counselling-page-hero::before,
  .counselling-page-hero::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .counselling-form-container {
    margin-top: -20px;
    padding: 0 8px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
}