/* ============================================================
   2i Edu-care — assets/css/pages.css (Subpage Styles)
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Design Tokens & Variable Mapping for Subpages/Portals ── */
:root {
  --primary:        var(--teal);
  --primary-dark:   var(--teal-dark);
  --secondary:      var(--gold);
  --accent:         var(--gold);
  --navy:           var(--charcoal);
  --gradient:       linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--teal-dark) 100%);
  --gradient-hero:  linear-gradient(135deg, var(--charcoal) 0%, var(--charcoal-2) 100%);
  --bg:             var(--ivory);
  --bg-alt:         var(--ivory-2);
  --bg-card:        var(--white);
  --border:         var(--border);
  --radius-xl:      var(--r-xl);
  --radius:         var(--r-md);
  --radius-sm:      var(--r-sm);
  --font-head:      'Syne', var(--font-display);
  --font-body:      'DM Sans', var(--font-body);
  --text:           var(--text-dark);
  --text-muted:     var(--text-muted);
  --text-light:     var(--text-light);
  --shadow:         var(--shadow-md);
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --primary:        var(--teal-mid);
  --primary-dark:   var(--teal);
  --secondary:      var(--gold);
  --accent:         var(--gold);
  --navy:           var(--charcoal);
  --gradient:       linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-mid) 0%, var(--teal) 100%);
  --gradient-hero:  linear-gradient(135deg, var(--charcoal-2) 0%, var(--charcoal-3) 100%);
  --bg:             var(--ivory);
  --bg-alt:         var(--ivory-2);
  --bg-card:        var(--white);
  --border:         var(--border);
  --text:           var(--text-dark);
  --text-muted:     var(--text-muted);
  --text-light:     var(--text-light);
  --shadow:         var(--shadow-lg);
}


/* ── Shared Subpage Hero ── */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 62vh;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--nav-h);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 75% 20%,rgba(45,125,107,.32) 0%,transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 15% 80%,rgba(201,168,76,.14) 0%,transparent 55%),
              var(--charcoal);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-dots {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 4rem 0 5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: .5rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: .09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.page-hero h1 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--teal-mid);
}
.page-hero-desc {
  color: rgba(225,240,235,.78);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
}
.page-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.page-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
}
.hero-stat {
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--teal-mid);
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  margin-top: .2rem;
}

/* ── Course Cards (Domestic & Abroad) ── */
.courses-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:1.5rem}
.course-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:2rem 1.75rem;transition:var(--t);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.course-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-mid));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.course-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:rgba(45,125,107,.25)}
.course-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.course-icon-wrap{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:var(--r-md);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem;transition:var(--t)}
.course-card:hover .course-icon-wrap{transform:scale(1.05)}
.course-card h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.4rem}
.course-card p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:.85rem}
.course-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.35rem}
.course-tags span{font-size:.68rem;padding:.22rem .6rem;border-radius:99px;background:var(--teal-pale);color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;border:1px solid var(--teal-light)}

/* ── Exam Cards ── */
.exams-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.exam-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:2rem 1.75rem;transition:var(--t)}
.exam-card:hover{border-color:var(--teal);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.exam-name{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:2rem;font-weight:900;color:var(--teal);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.exam-card h3{font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.6rem}
.exam-card p{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:1rem}
.exam-checklist{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem}
.exam-checklist li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--text-body)}
.exam-checklist li i{color:var(--teal);font-size:.75rem;flex-shrink:0}

/* ── Process Steps ── */
.process-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.5rem;position:relative}
.process-steps::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:28px;left:10%;right:10%;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--gold));z-index:0;border-radius:2px}
.step-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:2rem 1.5rem;text-align:center;transition:var(--t);position:relative;z-index:1}
.step-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.step-num{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-mid),var(--teal));color:#fff;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;font-size:1.1rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 1.25rem;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(45,125,107,.3)}
.step-card h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.5rem}
.step-card p{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65}

/* ── MBBS Country Cards ── */
.mbbs-countries{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.mbbs-country-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;transition:var(--t);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.mbbs-country-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transform:translateY(-5px);border-color:rgba(45,125,107,.25)}
.mbbs-card-top{padding:1.75rem;text-align:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-pale),rgba(45,125,107,.08))}
.mbbs-flag{font-size:3rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;display:block}
.mbbs-card-top h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.3rem}
.mbbs-fee{font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--teal);margin-bottom:.4rem}
.nmc-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;padding:.25rem .7rem;border-radius:99px;background:rgba(34,197,94,.1);color:#16a34a;border:1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.2)}
.mbbs-card-body{padding:1.5rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;flex-grow:1}
.mbbs-detail{display:flex;gap:.6rem;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.83rem;color:var(--text-body)}
.mbbs-detail i{color:var(--teal);width:14px;margin-top:.15rem;flex-shrink:0}

/* ── Why MBBS Cards ── */
.why-mbbs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.why-mbbs-card{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:2rem 1.75rem;transition:var(--t);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.why-mbbs-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-mid));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.why-mbbs-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.why-mbbs-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.why-mbbs-icon{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:var(--r-md);background:var(--teal-pale);color:var(--teal);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:1.2rem;transition:var(--t)}
.why-mbbs-card:hover .why-mbbs-icon{background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.why-mbbs-card h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.45rem}
.why-mbbs-card p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65}

/* ── Benefits Abroad Cards ── */
.benefits-grid-6 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.benefit-card-2 {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--t);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.benefit-card-2::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-mid));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.benefit-card-2:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.25);
}
.benefit-card-2:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.benefit-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  transition: var(--t);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.benefit-card-2:hover .benefit-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);
}
.benefit-card-2 h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.benefit-card-2 p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .benefits-grid-6 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .benefits-grid-6 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ── Destinations Detail Cards ── */
.dest-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.dest-card-2 {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--t);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.dest-card-2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.25);
}
.dest-card-header {
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
}
.dest-card-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.dest-card-header p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}
.dest-flag-lg {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.dest-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.dest-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.dest-detail-row i {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dest-detail-row strong {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .dest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .dest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ── Eligibility Cards ── */
.elig-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.5rem}
.elig-card-2{background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--border-light);border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:2rem;display:flex;gap:1.25rem;align-items:flex-start;transition:var(--t)}
.elig-card-2:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:rgba(45,125,107,.25);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.elig-icon-2{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:var(--r-md);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.25rem;flex-shrink:0}
.elig-card-2 h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-dark);margin-bottom:.4rem}
.elig-card-2 p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-muted);line-height:1.65}

/* ── FMGE Banner ── */
.fmge-banner{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-dark),var(--teal));border-radius:var(--r-2xl);padding:2.5rem 3rem;color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.fmge-banner h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:.5rem}
.fmge-banner p{font-size:.9rem;opacity:.88;max-width:500px;line-height:1.7}
.fmge-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;background:#fff;color:var(--teal-dark);font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;padding:.85rem 1.75rem;border-radius:var(--r-lg);transition:var(--t);white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0}
.fmge-btn:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--charcoal)}

/* ── CTA Band ── */
.cta-band{background:var(--charcoal);padding:5rem 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 50% 50%,rgba(45,125,107,.18) 0%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.cta-band-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;text-align:center}
.cta-band h2{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.8rem);font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin-bottom:1rem}
.cta-band h2 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--teal-mid)}
.cta-band p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);max-width:520px;margin:0 auto 2.5rem;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75}

/* ── Blog Layout ── */
.blog-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--ivory);
}
.blog-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--t);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(45,125,107,0.2);
}
.blog-img {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--charcoal-2);
}
.blog-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-img-placeholder {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.blog-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.blog-cat {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.blog-card-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: var(--t);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-body h3 {
  color: var(--teal);
}
.blog-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.blog-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  transition: var(--t);
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.blog-read-more i {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-read-more {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-read-more i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.blog-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.sidebar-widget h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal-pale);
  position: relative;
}
.sidebar-widget h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--teal);
}
.search-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: var(--t);
}
.search-input-wrap:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(45,125,107,0.12);
}
.search-input-wrap input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.search-input-wrap button {
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--t);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.search-input-wrap button:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
}
.cat-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.cat-list li a {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-body);
  transition: var(--t);
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}
.cat-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.cat-list li span {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-light);
}
.recent-post {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.recent-post:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.recent-img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-mid), var(--teal));
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.recent-post h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.recent-post span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.tag-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.tag-cloud a {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: var(--t);
}
.tag-cloud a:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.counselling-widget-content {
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}
.counselling-widget-content i {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: block;
}
.counselling-widget-content h4 {
  color: #fff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}
.counselling-widget-content h4::after { display: none; }
.counselling-widget-content p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.counselling-widget-content .exam-btn {
  display: block;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  transition: var(--t);
}
.counselling-widget-content .exam-btn:hover {
  background: #b8962e;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--charcoal);
}

/* ── Gallery & Magazine ── */
.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.gallery-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.gallery-toolbar .gallery-filters {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--t);
  background: var(--white);
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}
.gallery-info {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.gallery-info i {
  color: var(--teal);
}
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.gallery-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--t);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(45,125,107,0.2);
}
.gallery-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--charcoal-2);
}
.gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(30,40,50,0.85) 0%, rgba(45,125,107,0.4) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}
.gallery-overlay i {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  transform: scale(0.8);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay i {
  transform: scale(1);
}
.gallery-overlay span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.gallery-card-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.gallery-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.gallery-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.gallery-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Lightbox Modal ── */
.lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 25, 35, 0.95);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.lightbox-modal.open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--t);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.lightbox-close:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.lightbox-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--t);
  z-index: 10;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.lightbox-btn:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
}
.prev-btn { left: 2rem; }
.next-btn { right: 2rem; }
.lightbox-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  padding: 0 4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.lightbox-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  background: var(--charcoal-2);
}
.lightbox-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.lightbox-caption {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.lightbox-meta {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
}
.lightbox-meta-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.lightbox-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: rgba(58,155,133,0.25);
  color: var(--teal-mid);
  border: 1px solid rgba(58,155,133,0.3);
}
.lightbox-counter {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.lightbox-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.lightbox-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.gallery-empty-state {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.gallery-empty-state.show {
  display: block;
}
.gallery-empty-state i {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.gallery-empty-state h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ── Testimonials (Extended Grid) ── */
.testi-extended-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.testi-big-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  transition: var(--t);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.testi-big-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(45,125,107,0.25);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.testi-big-card .stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.testi-big-card blockquote {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.testi-big-card .author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}
.testi-avatar-big {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-mid), var(--teal));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-big-card .author strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  display: block;
}
.testi-big-card .author span {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.testi-big-card .service-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--teal-light);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ── Video section ── */
.video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.video-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--t);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.video-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(45,125,107,0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.video-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--charcoal-2);
}
.video-play {
  position: absolute;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  transition: var(--t);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.video-card:hover .video-play {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}
.video-card-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}
.video-card-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.video-card-body span {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ── Stats banner ── */
.stats-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark), var(--teal));
  border-radius: var(--r-2xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}
.stats-banner h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.stats-banner p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── Portal Body & Layout ── */
.portal-body { margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-body); background: var(--bg); }
.portal-auth, .admin-login {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(20, 32, 28, 1) 0%, rgba(10, 12, 14, 1) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Background animated decorative glowing blur blobs */
.portal-auth::before, .admin-login::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pulse-deco 10s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}

.portal-auth::after, .admin-login::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pulse-deco 12s infinite ease-in-out alternate-reverse;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}

@keyframes pulse-deco {
  0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.15) translate(30px, 30px); }
}

.auth-card {
  background: rgba(30, 40, 50, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.25rem);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.auth-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), 0 0 30px rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.15);
}
.auth-logo { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.auth-logo .brand { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.auth-logo .tagline { 
  font-size: 0.85rem; 
  font-weight: 700; 
  color: var(--gold-light) !important; 
  text-transform: uppercase; 
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; 
  margin-top: 0.5rem; 
}
.auth-tabs { 
  display: flex; 
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03); 
  padding: 4px; 
  border-radius: 99px; 
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); 
  margin-bottom: 2rem; 
}
.auth-tab {
  flex: 1; padding: 0.65rem; text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  cursor: pointer; border-radius: 99px; transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  border: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.auth-tab:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}
.auth-tab.active { 
  background: var(--teal); 
  color: #fff; 
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.3); 
}
.auth-form { display: none; }
.auth-form.active { display: block; }

/* Custom Form Groups inside Auth Card */
.auth-card .form-group label {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.auth-card .form-group input, .auth-card .form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.auth-card .form-group input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.auth-card .form-group input:focus, .auth-card .form-group select:focus {
  outline: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--teal-mid);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(58, 155, 133, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.auth-card .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--teal-dark) 100%);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.auth-card .btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-mid) 0%, var(--teal) 100%);
}
.auth-card a {
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.auth-card a:hover {
  color: #fff !important;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.divider { text-align: center; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0; position: relative; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.divider::before, .divider::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 50%;
  width: 40%; height: 1px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.divider::before { left: 0; } .divider::after { right: 0; }
.social-login { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
.social-login-btn {
  flex: 1; padding: 0.65rem; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 99px !important; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600 !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; transition: all 0.25s; cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03) !important;
}
.social-login-btn:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important; color: #fff !important; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.portal-layout { display: flex; min-height: 100vh; }
.portal-sidebar {
  width: 240px; 
  background: rgba(30, 40, 50, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: fixed; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow-y: auto; z-index: 100;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.portal-sidebar-logo {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.portal-sidebar nav { padding: 1rem; flex: 1; }
.portal-nav-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); padding: 0 0.75rem; margin: 1rem 0 0.4rem;
}
.portal-nav a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease); margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.portal-nav a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); color: #fff; }
.portal-nav a.active { 
  background: rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.12); 
  color: #fff; 
  border-left-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.portal-nav a i { width: 18px; }
.portal-sidebar-footer {
  padding: 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
.portal-user {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.portal-user-avatar {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.3);
}

.portal-main { margin-left: 240px; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.portal-topbar {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); 
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0 2rem; height: 64px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .portal-topbar {
  background: rgba(26, 37, 48, 0.85);
}
.portal-topbar h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.portal-topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.notif-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.notif-btn:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.notif-dot {
  position: absolute; top: 5px; right: 5px;
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ef4444; border: 2px solid var(--bg-card);
  animation: pulse-red 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-red {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
}

.portal-overview { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.overview-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); 
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 2rem 1.75rem; position: relative;
  overflow: hidden; transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); cursor: default;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.overview-card:hover { 
  transform: translateY(-5px); 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); 
  border-color: rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.25);
}
.overview-card .oc-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.overview-card:hover .oc-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}
.oc-icon.blue { background: rgba(26, 79, 216, 0.08); color: var(--primary); }
.oc-icon.purple { background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08); color: var(--secondary); }
.oc-icon.green { background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.08); color: #22c55e; }

.overview-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.1rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; color: var(--text); }
.overview-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 500; }
.overview-card .oc-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.oc-badge.up { background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1); color: #22c55e; }
.oc-badge.warn { background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1); color: #f97316; }

.test-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.test-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; 
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.test-card:hover { 
  border-color: var(--primary); 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); 
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.test-card-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.test-type-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 99px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.test-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.test-card .test-meta { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; font-weight: 500; }
.test-card .test-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.progress-wrap { }
.progress-label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.45rem; font-weight: 600; }
.progress-bar { height: 7px; background: var(--bg-alt); border-radius: 99px; overflow: hidden; }
.progress-bar span { display: block; height: 100%; background: var(--gradient); border-radius: 99px; transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); }
.test-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem; border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.btn-sm.primary { 
  background: var(--gradient); 
  color: #fff; 
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.2);
}
.btn-sm.primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-sm.outline { 
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); 
  color: var(--text-muted); 
}
.btn-sm.outline:hover { 
  border-color: var(--primary); 
  color: var(--primary); 
  background: rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.04);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}ll 0.25s;
}
.btn-sm.primary { background: var(--gradient); color: #fff; }
.btn-sm.outline { border: 1.5px solid var(--border); color: var(--text-muted); }
.btn-sm:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-sm.outline:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }

.results-wrap, .admin-table-wrap {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.results-wrap .rw-head, .admin-table-head {
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}
.results-wrap .rw-head h3, .admin-table-head h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0;
}
.results-wrap table, .admin-table-wrap table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  min-width: 600px;
}
.results-wrap th, .results-wrap td,
.admin-table-wrap th, .admin-table-wrap td {
  padding: 1.1rem 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.results-wrap th, .admin-table-wrap th {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
}
.results-wrap tr:last-child td, .admin-table-wrap tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.results-wrap tr, .admin-table-wrap tr {
  transition: background-color 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.results-wrap tr:hover td, .admin-table-wrap tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.03);
}

.ai-career-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark) 0%, var(--teal) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}
.ai-career-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -30%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ai-career-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.ai-career-card h3 i {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  animation: pulse-gold 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes pulse-gold {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; text-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(201,168,76,0); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(201,168,76,0.6); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; text-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(201,168,76,0); }
}
.ai-career-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  max-width: 550px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.ai-career-btn {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #b8962e 100%) !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 99px;
  color: var(--charcoal) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.ai-career-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 100%) !important;
}

/* AI Career Matching Cards & Paths */
.portal-career-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.portal-career-grid > div {
  background: var(--bg-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  padding: 2rem !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.portal-career-grid > div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.25) !important;
}
.portal-career-grid > div[style*="background:var(--gradient)"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--charcoal) 0%, var(--charcoal-2) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.portal-career-grid > div[style*="background:var(--gradient)"]::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.portal-career-grid > div[style*="background:var(--gradient)"] h3 {
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
}
.portal-career-grid > div[style*="background:var(--gradient)"] ul li i {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.report-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem; transition: all 0.25s;
}
.report-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.report-info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.report-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(26,79,216,0.08); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.report-info strong { font-size: 0.9rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.report-info span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.score-ring { position: relative; width: 90px; height: 90px; }
.score-ring svg { transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.score-ring .ring-bg { fill: none; stroke: var(--border); stroke-width: 8; }
.score-ring .ring-val { fill: none; stroke-width: 8; stroke-linecap: round; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.5s ease; }
.score-ring .ring-text {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.1;
}
.score-ring .ring-text small { font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--text-muted); }

.mock-test-ui {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.mt-topbar {
  background: var(--gradient);
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.mt-topbar h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
}
.mt-timer {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', monospace;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.mt-body {
  padding: 2.5rem;
}
.question-num {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.question-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.option {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.option:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--teal-pale);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.option.selected {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.option.correct {
  border-color: #22c55e;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.08);
  color: #22c55e;
}
.option.wrong {
  border-color: #ef4444;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
  color: #ef4444;
}
.option-letter {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.option.selected .option-letter {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}
.option.correct .option-letter {
  background: #22c55e;
  color: #fff;
}
.option.wrong .option-letter {
  background: #ef4444;
  color: #fff;
}
.mt-footer {
  padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.question-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.qn-dot {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.qn-dot:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.qn-dot.answered {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.2);
}
.qn-dot.answered:hover {
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.35);
}
.qn-dot.current {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.15);
}

.portal-section { display: none; }
.portal-section.active { display: block; }
.portal-results-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1.25rem; margin-bottom:2rem; }
.portal-career-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:1.25rem; margin-bottom:2rem; }

/* ── 404 Error Page ── */
.error-page{min-height:100vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;padding:2rem;background:var(--gradient-hero);}
.error-num{font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(6rem,20vw,12rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.15),rgba(255,255,255,0.05));-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;position:relative;}
.error-num::after{content:'404';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#60a5fa,#c084fc);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;opacity:0.3;transform:translate(4px,4px);}
.error-page h2{font-family:'Syne',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.5rem);font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin:1rem 0 0.75rem;}
.error-page p{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);font-size:1rem;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto 2.5rem;line-height:1.7;}
.error-links{display:flex;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;}

/* ============================================================
   ── Admin Panel Dashboard Styles ──
   ============================================================ */

.admin-body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
}
.admin-sidebar {
  width: 260px;
  background: rgba(30, 40, 50, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 100;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.admin-logo {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.admin-nav {
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.admin-nav-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.admin-nav-group-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  padding: 0 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.admin-nav a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.admin-nav a:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: #fff;
}
.admin-nav a.active {
  background: rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.12);
  color: #fff;
  border-left-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.admin-nav a i {
  width: 18px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.admin-main {
  margin-left: 260px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  min-height: 100vh;
  transition: margin-left 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.admin-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
  height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .admin-header {
  background: rgba(26, 37, 48, 0.85);
}
.admin-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
}
.admin-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.admin-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.3);
}
.admin-content {
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

/* Dashboard Cards */
.admin-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.admin-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  cursor: default;
}
.admin-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.admin-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.admin-card-icon.blue { background: rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.1); color: var(--primary); }
.admin-card-icon.purple { background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1); color: var(--secondary); }
.admin-card-icon.green { background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1); color: #22c55e; }
.admin-card-icon.orange { background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1); color: #f97316; }
.admin-card-val {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.admin-card-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Form Inputs & Symmetrical Layouts */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="password"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="url"],
select,
textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
input[type="text"]:focus,
input[type="email"]:focus,
input[type="password"]:focus,
input[type="tel"]:focus,
input[type="url"]:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.12);
  background: var(--bg-card);
}
input[readonly],
textarea[readonly] {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border-color: var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Buttons & Badges inside Admin & Portal */
.action-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.action-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.action-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.action-btn.edit:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.2);
}
.action-btn.delete:hover {
  background: #ef4444;
  border-color: #ef4444;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.badge.green {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.08);
  color: #22c55e;
  border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
}
.badge.blue {
  background: rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: rgba(45, 125, 107, 0.2);
}
.badge.orange {
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.08);
  color: #f97316;
  border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2);
}
.badge.purple {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
  color: var(--secondary);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

/* Mobile toggles */
.admin-toggle-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.admin-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   ── Responsive Dashboard Media Queries (max-width: 900px) ──
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  /* Hide sidebars by default */
  .portal-sidebar, .admin-sidebar {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  
  /* Show sidebar when open */
  .portal-sidebar.open, .admin-sidebar.open {
    transform: translateX(0);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  }
  
  /* Shift content areas back to full width */
  .portal-main, .admin-main {
    margin-left: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Adjust page headers for mobile spacing */
  .portal-topbar, .admin-header {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  /* Make toggles visible */
  #sidebarToggle, #adminSidebarToggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  /* Adjust grid columns */
  .portal-overview, .admin-cards, .portal-results-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .test-grid, .portal-career-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .portal-content, .admin-content {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ── Admin Specific Form & Content Creation Components ── */
.form-section {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.form-section h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.form-section h3 i {
  color: var(--primary);
}
.rich-editor {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.editor-toolbar {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.editor-toolbar button {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.editor-toolbar button:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}
.editor-body {
  min-height: 200px;
  padding: 1rem;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.upload-zone {
  border: 2px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}
.upload-zone:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--teal-pale);
}
.upload-zone i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}
.upload-zone p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.upload-zone strong {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   ── Responsive Subpage Upgrades (Mobile-First overrides) ──
   ============================================================ */

/* Symmetrical Grid Classes (replacing HTML inline grid styles) */
.about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.about-phil-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.about-vals-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.services-coaching-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.founder-bio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.contact-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Responsive Overrides for grids & layouts */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-story-grid,
  .about-phil-grid,
  .services-coaching-grid,
  .founder-bio-grid,
  .contact-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .founder-bio-grid {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .founder-bio-grid [data-aos="fade-right"] {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .exams-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .process-steps::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .mbbs-countries {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .why-mbbs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .dest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .blog-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Override inline section paddings dynamically on mobile to prevent huge empty vertical gaps */
  section[style*="padding:6rem"],
  section[style*="padding: 6rem"] {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 !important;
  }
  section[style*="padding:0 0 6rem"],
  section[style*="padding: 0 0 6rem"] {
    padding: 0 0 3.5rem 0 !important;
  }
  
  .elig-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .elig-card-2 {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .gallery-toolbar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .page-hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 1.25rem);
  }
  .page-hero-inner {
    padding: 3rem 0 3.5rem;
  }
  .page-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 2.8rem);
  }
  .page-hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }
  .page-hero-stats {
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .hero-stat-num {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  .fmge-banner {
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .fmge-banner h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  .fmge-banner p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .fmge-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .blog-card-body {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  .why-mbbs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .dest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .exams-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .mbbs-countries {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-vals-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}