/* ============================================================
   SSP Karnataka Clone – style.css
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Variables ── */
:root {
  --navy:      #0d2255;
  --navy-dark: #081840;
  --navy-mid:  #1a3a70;
  --gold:      #c9a227;
  --gold-lt:   #f0c040;
  --green:     #2d8a4e;
  --green-lt:  #3aaa62;
  --blue-btn:  #1a56c4;
  --blue-btn-h:#1240a0;
  --bg-light:  #f4f6fb;
  --bg-cream:  #f8f6ef;
  --text-main: #1a1a2e;
  --text-muted:#5a6a85;
  --white:     #ffffff;
  --border:    #d0d8e8;
  --shadow:    0 4px 24px rgba(13,34,85,.12);
  --radius:    10px;
  --transition: .25s ease;
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 15px; }
body { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: var(--text-main); background: var(--bg-light); line-height: 1.6; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; }
input, select { font-family: inherit; }

/* ── Top Accessibility Bar ── */
.top-bar {
  background: #1a2e5e;
  color: #cfd8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  font-size: .78rem;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.top-bar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.top-bar-left a { color: #cfd8f0; transition: color var(--transition); }
.top-bar-left a:hover { color: var(--gold-lt); }
.sep { opacity: .45; }
.font-btn {
  background: transparent;
  color: #cfd8f0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: 1px 6px;
  font-size: .75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.font-btn.active-font, .font-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #000; border-color: var(--gold); }
.top-bar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.search-wrap { display: flex; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; }
.search-wrap input {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: none;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .8rem;
  outline: none;
  width: 160px;
}
.search-wrap input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.search-wrap button {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: .8rem;
}
.search-wrap button:hover { background: var(--gold-lt); }

/* ── Main Header (EDUBRICZ Branding) ── */
.main-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4fc 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f0f4fc 100%);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 12px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(13,34,85,.08);
}
.hdr-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 16px;
  gap: 16px;
}
.hdr-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.brand-logo-img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(13,34,85,.15));
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.brand-logo-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.brand-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.brand-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #b8860b;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.hdr-right-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.hdr-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}
.hdr-badge-item i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.hdr-badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.hdr-badge-text span {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hdr-badge-text strong {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hdr-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hdr-brand {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }
  .brand-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .hdr-right-badge {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ── Navigation ── */
.main-nav {
  background: var(--navy);
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}
.main-nav ul {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  padding: 0 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.main-nav ul li { position: relative; }
.main-nav ul li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 13px 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.main-nav ul li a:hover,
.main-nav ul li.active > a { color: var(--gold-lt); background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); }
.main-nav ul li.active > a { border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold); }
/* Dropdown */
.main-nav .has-drop { position: relative; }
.main-nav .drop {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  min-width: 240px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  z-index: 200;
}
.main-nav .has-drop:hover .drop { display: block; }
.main-nav .drop li a {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.main-nav .drop li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.nav-logout { background: rgba(220,60,60,.15); border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }

/* ============================================================
   HOME PAGE STYLES
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Hero Banner 6-Photo Slider ── */
.hero-banner-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 480px;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.slides-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 480px;
}
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out, visibility 0.8s ease-in-out;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px 60px 50px 60px;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}
.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(8, 24, 64, 0.96) 0%,
    rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.92) 45%,
    rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.72) 75%,
    rgba(8, 24, 64, 0.4) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-slide .hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 820px;
}
.banner-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-lt);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.banner-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
}
.banner-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.75);
}
.banner-desc.highlight {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.banner-tagline {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  color: #f0c040;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.65);
}
.banner-subtext {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 22px 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hero-btn.primary-btn {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(201,162,39,.45);
}
.hero-btn.primary-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-lt);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(201,162,39,.65);
}
.hero-btn.secondary-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.hero-btn.secondary-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
/* Slider arrows */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.65);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}
.slider-arrow.prev { left: 16px; }
.slider-arrow.next { right: 16px; }

/* Slider Dots */
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(8, 24, 64, 0.55);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.sdot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.sdot.active, .sdot:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold-lt);
  transform: scale(1.25);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slide {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
  .banner-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }
  .banner-tagline {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .banner-subtext {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .slider-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ── Running Notice Banner ── */
.running-notice-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fffbeb 0%, #fef3c7 50%, #fffbeb 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid #fde68a;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f59e0b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  height: 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}
.ticker-badge {
  background: #dc2626;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0 18px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 3px 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.ticker-badge i {
  animation: pulse-notice 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes pulse-notice {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 0.88; }
}
.ticker-track-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee-scroll 28s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.ticker-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #1e293b;
}
.ticker-item strong {
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.ticker-pill {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #000000;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.ticker-btn {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ticker-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  color: var(--gold-lt);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
.ticker-sep {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* ── ENSE Full Promotional Banner Section (ENSE.gif) ── */
.ense-full-banner-section {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 0 10px;
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ense-full-banner-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.ense-banner-frame {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #dce4ef;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.ense-banner-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.14);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}
.ense-full-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ense-full-banner-section {
    padding: 16px 0 6px;
  }
  .ense-full-banner-container {
    padding: 0 14px;
  }
  .ense-banner-frame {
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
}

/* ── ENSE Journey 4 Simple Steps Section ── */
.ense-journey-section {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 32px auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.journey-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.journey-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.2);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.journey-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.journey-title-bar {
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
  margin: 10px auto 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.journey-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 4 Cards Grid */
.journey-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.journey-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--navy);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.journey-card:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.12);
}
.card-step-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.step-num-badge {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--navy);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.step-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #eef3fc;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.08);
}
.journey-card:hover .step-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold-lt);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.25);
}
.step-flow-arrow {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.journey-card:hover .step-flow-arrow {
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.step-flow-check {
  color: #16a34a !important;
}
.card-step-body {
  flex: 1;
}
.step-stage-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: #946800;
  background: #fff8e6;
  border: 1px solid #f0d588;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.step-card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.step-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.step-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
}
.step-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.journey-footer-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.journey-footer-note i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Action Buttons Container */
.journey-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 10px 0 6px 0;
}
.j-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.j-btn-primary {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.25);
}
.j-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-lt);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.35);
}
.j-btn-secondary {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.j-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #f0f4fc;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .journey-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .journey-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .journey-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  .journey-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .j-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ── Exam Pattern & Subjects Section (MyGov / NTA Style) ── */
.exam-pattern-section {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 40px auto 48px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.ep-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ep-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.2);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ep-main-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ep-title-bar {
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ea580c 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--navy) 100%);
  margin: 10px auto 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.ep-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Master Showcase Card */
.ep-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #dce4ef;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ep-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.12);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Left Visual Column */
.ep-visual-col {
  flex: 0 0 42%;
  position: relative;
  background: #0d2255;
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ep-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 520px;
}
.ep-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.ep-card:hover .ep-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Image overlays */
.ep-img-overlay-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.ep-pill-cbt {
  background: rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.ep-pill-cbt i { color: #facc15; }
.ep-pill-live {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5);
}
.live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #ef4444;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ef4444;
  animation: pulse-live 1.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-live {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.ep-img-overlay-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.95) 0%, rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.6) 60%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 24px 16px 14px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.ep-feature-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ep-feat-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.ep-feat-item i { color: #60a5fa; }

/* Right Content Column */
.ep-content-col {
  flex: 0 0 58%;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.ep-card-topbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ep-gov-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.ep-gov-tag i { color: #ea580c; }
.ep-dates-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.ep-dates-tag strong {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ep-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}
.ep-tagline {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b45309;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ep-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* MyGov Style Metric Badges Row */
.mg-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.mg-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 4px 10px 4px 4px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.mg-pill-badge {
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.mg-pill-text {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
}

/* Green pill (like MyGov '10 Questions') */
.mg-green {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  border-color: #a7f3d0;
  color: #065f46;
}
.mg-green .mg-pill-badge {
  background: #10b981;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Orange pill (like MyGov '300 Sec Duration') */
.mg-orange {
  background: #fff7ed;
  border-color: #fed7aa;
  color: #9a3412;
}
.mg-orange .mg-pill-badge {
  background: #ea580c;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Blue pill */
.mg-blue {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
  color: #1e40af;
}
.mg-blue .mg-pill-badge {
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Purple pill */
.mg-purple {
  background: #faf5ff;
  border-color: #e9d5ff;
  color: #6b21a8;
}
.mg-purple .mg-pill-badge {
  background: #9333ea;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Teal pill */
.mg-teal {
  background: #f0fdfa;
  border-color: #99f6e4;
  color: #115e59;
}
.mg-teal .mg-pill-badge {
  background: #0d9488;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Two Specs Columns (Exam details vs Subjects) */
.ep-specs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ep-spec-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.ep-box-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ep-box-header i {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.ep-box-header h4 {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Spec list */
.ep-spec-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.ep-spec-list li {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #475569;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.ep-spec-list li strong {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ep-spec-list li span {
  text-align: right;
  color: #334155;
}

/* Duration Block */
.ep-duration-block {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.ep-duration-title {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #9a3412;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.ep-dur-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.dur-chip {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #334155;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.dur-chip i { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.dur-chip strong {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Subjects list */
.ep-sub-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.ep-sub-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}
.sub-dot {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.math-dot { background: #dbeafe; color: #1d4ed8; }
.sci-dot  { background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d; }
.soc-dot  { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; }
.comp-dot { background: #f3e8ff; color: #7e22ce; }

.sub-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.sub-text p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 2px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Official Guideline Disclaimer */
.ep-guideline-alert {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ep-guideline-alert i {
  color: #d97706;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ep-guideline-alert p {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #78350f;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Footer Action Bar (MyGov style) */
.ep-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ep-conducted-by {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.ep-org-lbl {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.ep-org-name {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.ep-org-name i { color: #f59e0b; }

/* MyGov Orange Action Button */
.ep-action-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ep-action-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.ep-action-btn i { font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Official Syllabus & Sample Questions Modal */
.ep-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  padding: 20px;
  animation: modalFadeIn 0.25s ease-out;
}
.ep-modal-backdrop.active {
  display: flex;
}
@keyframes modalFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}
.ep-modal-dialog {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  max-width: 760px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.ep-modal-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.ep-modal-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.ep-modal-title i { color: var(--gold-lt); }
.ep-modal-close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ep-modal-close:hover {
  background: #ef4444;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.ep-modal-body {
  padding: 22px 26px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}
.ep-tab-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.ep-tab-btn {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #475569;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ep-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.ep-tab-pane { display: none; }
.ep-tab-pane.active { display: block; }
.ep-sample-q-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--navy);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.ep-sample-q-box h5 {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ep-sample-opts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.ep-opt {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.ep-modal-footer {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.ep-btn-download-pdf {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ep-btn-download-pdf:hover {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  color: var(--gold-lt);
}

/* Responsive styles for Exam Pattern */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ep-card {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .ep-visual-col {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 280px;
    max-height: 380px;
  }
  .ep-content-col {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .ep-specs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ep-main-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  .ep-card-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .ep-action-btn {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .mg-pills-row {
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .ep-sample-opts {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ── Section 9: School Fee Sponsorship & Exam Countdown ── */
.sponsorship-countdown-section {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 44px auto 52px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.sc-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.sc-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.2);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.sc-main-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.sc-title-bar {
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ea580c 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--navy) 100%);
  margin: 10px auto 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.sc-tagline {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.sc-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 2-Column Showcase Grid */
.sc-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Left Card: School Fee Sponsorship Table */
.sc-fee-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #dce4ef;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 26px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.sc-fee-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.12);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}
.sc-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #edf2f7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sc-head-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
}
.sc-head-title i { color: #f59e0b; }
.sc-head-badge {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Rank Selector Bar */
.sc-rank-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sc-filter-lbl {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.sc-filter-lbl i { color: var(--navy); }
.sc-rank-btn {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.sc-rank-btn:hover, .sc-rank-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

/* Sponsorship Table */
.sc-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sc-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.sc-table th {
  background: #0d2255;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.sc-table td {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: #334155;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.sc-table tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: #f8fafc;
}
.sc-table tr:hover, .sc-table tr.active-rank-row {
  background: #fffbeb !important;
}
.rank-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.rank-top {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
}
.rank-mid {
  background: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0369a1;
  border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
}
.rank-std {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #334155;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}
.spons-amount {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #047857;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* Already Paid / Reimbursement Box */
.sc-reimbursement-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e8f3fe 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-left: 4px solid #2563eb;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.reimburse-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.reimburse-head i {
  color: #2563eb;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.reimburse-head h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  margin: 0;
}
.reimburse-tag {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  margin: 0;
}
.reimburse-desc {
  font-size: 0.79rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}
.receipt-tip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #93c5fd;
  color: #1e40af;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.receipt-tip i { color: #f59e0b; }

/* Right Column: Dark Navy Showcase Card (like screenshot) */
.sc-countdown-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #071536 0%, #0d2255 60%, #132a68 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.45);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 26px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(7, 21, 54, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sc-countdown-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sc-cd-topbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.cd-badge-pill {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #000000;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.cd-status-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #facc15;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.cd-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #10b981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981;
  animation: pulse-live 1.5s infinite;
}

/* Centerpiece Headline */
.sc-cd-head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.sc-cd-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sc-cd-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #facc15;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.sc-cd-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 440px;
}

/* Dates Bar */
.sc-dates-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.sc-date-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.date-lbl {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.date-val {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Live Digital Countdown Clock */
.sc-timer-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.timer-header-lbl {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #f59e0b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.sc-countdown-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
}
.sc-timer-box {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 4px 6px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.sc-timer-num {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: monospace, sans-serif;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.4);
}
.sc-timer-lbl {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Striped Progress Bar (like screenshot) */
.sc-progress-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.sc-prog-lbl-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.sc-prog-lbl-row span:last-child {
  color: #facc15;
}
.sc-progress-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 9px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sc-progress-bar {
  width: 82%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b 0%, #facc15 100%);
  border-radius: 50px;
  position: relative;
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 25%,
    transparent 25%,
    transparent 50%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 50%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 75%,
    transparent 75%,
    transparent
  );
  animation: progress-stripes 2s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes progress-stripes {
  0% { background-position: 0 0; }
  100% { background-position: 40px 0; }
}

/* 3 Status Pills (like screenshot Level 2 / Medal / Cash reward) */
.sc-status-pills {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.sc-stat-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 8px 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.sc-pill-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.sc-pill-val {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.val-green { color: #34d399; }
.val-gold  { color: #facc15; }
.val-blue  { color: #60a5fa; }

/* CTAs */
.sc-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sc-btn-primary {
  flex: 1.2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 7px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.sc-btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.5);
}
.sc-btn-secondary {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.sc-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #facc15;
  border-color: #facc15;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Bottom Statutory Disclaimer Bar */
.sc-disclaimer-card {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.sc-disclaimer-card i {
  color: #d97706;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sc-disclaimer-card p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #78350f;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .sc-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sc-main-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  .sc-status-pills {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sc-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .sc-btn-primary, .sc-btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .sc-dates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ── Future-Technology Classes Section (2 Days Free Demo) ── */
.future-tech-section {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 44px auto 52px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.ft-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* 2 Days Free Demo Highlight Badge */
.ft-promo-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #f59e0b;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 4px 6px 4px 14px;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.ft-pill-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.ft-pill-tag i { color: #f59e0b; }
.ft-pill-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);
  animation: pulse-demo-pill 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes pulse-demo-pill {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.04); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.5); }
}

.ft-main-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ft-edition-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.08);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.2);
}
.ft-title-bar {
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ea580c 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--navy) 100%);
  margin: 10px auto 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.ft-tagline {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #b45309;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.ft-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.ft-subtitle strong {
  color: #0d2255;
}

/* Master Showcase Card */
.ft-showcase-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #dce4ef;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ft-showcase-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.12);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Explore Header inside the card */
.ft-card-topbar {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ft-explore-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}
.ft-explore-title i { color: #f59e0b; }
.ft-access-badge {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.ft-access-badge i { color: #10b981; }

/* Image Container Frame */
.ft-img-frame {
  width: 100%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
}
.ft-robotics-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.ft-showcase-card:hover .ft-robotics-img {
  transform: scale(1.01);
}

/* 4 Feature Highlights Grid under the Image */
.ft-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}
.ft-feat-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ft-feat-card:hover {
  background: #f0f4fc;
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ft-feat-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.fi-ai    { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0284c7; }
.fi-robot { background: #dcfce7; color: #16a34a; }
.fi-drone { background: #ede9fe; color: #7c3aed; }
.fi-tools { background: #fef3c7; color: #d97706; }

.ft-feat-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.ft-feat-text p {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 2px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Bottom Registration Callout Bar */
.ft-action-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091a42 0%, #0d2255 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ft-action-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.ft-action-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  color: #facc15;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ft-action-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.ft-action-text span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}
.ft-action-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ft-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ft-btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.5);
}
.ft-btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ft-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #facc15;
  border-color: #facc15;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Statutory Information Card */
.ft-note-card {
  background: #f0f7ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-left: 4px solid #2563eb;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #1e3a8a;
}
.ft-note-card i {
  color: #2563eb;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ft-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ft-main-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  .ft-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .ft-action-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .ft-btn-primary, .ft-btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ── Section 7: Parents, Schools & Teachers ── */
.parents-schools-section {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 48px auto 52px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.pst-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.pst-section-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #0d2255;
  color: #0d2255;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.08);
}
.pst-section-pill i { color: #f59e0b; }

.pst-main-title {
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pst-sub-heading {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b45309;
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.pst-title-bar {
  width: 75px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ea580c 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--navy) 100%);
  margin: 12px auto 14px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.pst-lead-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Top Infographic Showcase Banner ── */
.pst-hero-showcase {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #dce4ef;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.pst-hero-img-col {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  border-right: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}

.pst-infographic-frame {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.pst-infographic-frame:hover {
  transform: scale(1.01);
}
.pst-infographic-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.pst-hero-content-col {
  padding: 32px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pst-values-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pst-hero-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.pst-hero-title span {
  color: #ea580c;
}

.pst-hero-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pst-hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.pst-hero-badge {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.pst-hero-badge i { color: #0284c7; }

.pst-hero-consult-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
}

.pst-phone-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #ea580c;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #ea580c;
  background: #fff7ed;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pst-consult-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.pst-consult-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}
.pst-consult-num {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}
.pst-consult-num:hover { color: #ea580c; }
.pst-consult-timings {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* ── Dual Columns: Parents & Guardians vs Schools & Teachers ── */
.pst-dual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.pst-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #dce4ef;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.06);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.pst-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.1);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Top bar of card */
.pst-card-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.pst-card-badge.parent {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}
.pst-card-badge.school {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.pst-card-heading {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.pst-card-heading i {
  color: #ea580c;
}

.pst-card-intro {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.pst-subheading-tag {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.pst-subheading-tag i { color: #f59e0b; }

/* 6 Pillars Grid for Parents */
.pst-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}

.pst-pillar-item {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.pst-pillar-item:hover {
  background: #f0f7ff;
  border-color: #3b82f6;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pst-pillar-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pi-1 { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0284c7; }
.pi-2 { background: #dcfce7; color: #16a34a; }
.pi-3 { background: #ede9fe; color: #7c3aed; }
.pi-4 { background: #fef3c7; color: #d97706; }
.pi-5 { background: #fee2e2; color: #dc2626; }
.pi-6 { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0d9488; }

.pst-pillar-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.pst-pillar-info p {
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 3px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Schools 3 Bullet Points Checklist */
.pst-school-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}

.pst-school-item {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-left: 4px solid #059669;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.pst-school-item:hover {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border-color: #059669;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.pst-school-item i {
  color: #059669;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pst-school-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* School Benefits Mini Bar */
.pst-school-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.pst-perk-badge {
  background: #eef2ff;
  border: 1px solid #c7d2fe;
  color: #3730a3;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.pst-btn-parent {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2255 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  width: 100%;
}
.pst-btn-parent:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #2563eb 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.35);
}

.pst-btn-school {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  width: 100%;
}
.pst-btn-school:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45);
}

/* Statutory Note Card */
.pst-note-card {
  background: #fefce8;
  border: 1px solid #fef08a;
  border-left: 4px solid #ca8a04;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #713f12;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(202, 138, 4, 0.08);
}
.pst-note-card i {
  color: #ca8a04;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pst-note-card p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Modals for Parents & Schools ── */
.pst-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.pst-modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.pst-modal-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid #dce4ef;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.pst-modal-overlay.active .pst-modal-box {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.pst-modal-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2255 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.pst-modal-header h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.pst-modal-close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.pst-modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.pst-modal-body {
  padding: 24px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pst-modal-row {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.pst-modal-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.pst-modal-row strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pst-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.pst-form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pst-form-group input, .pst-form-group select, .pst-form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
  background: #ffffff;
}
.pst-form-group input:focus, .pst-form-group select:focus, .pst-form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: #2563eb;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.pst-modal-footer {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .pst-hero-showcase {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pst-hero-img-col {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  }
  .pst-dual-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pst-main-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
  .pst-sub-heading {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .pst-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pst-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .pst-hero-content-col {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* ── ENSE Student Celebration Footer Banner ── */
.ense-footer-banner-section {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.ense-footer-banner-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #dce4ef;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: block;
  line-height: 0;
}

.ense-footer-banner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(13, 34, 85, 0.12);
}

.ense-footer-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ense-footer-banner-section {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .ense-footer-banner-card {
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
}

/* ── Stats Band ── */
.stats-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sstat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.snum { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-lt); }
.slbl { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .5px; }

/* ── Notices ── */
.notices-section {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 28px auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}
.notice-header {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.notice-ticker {
  background: #fff8e1;
  border: 1px solid #ffe082;
  border-top: none;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 80px;
}
.notice-ticker p {
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 3px 0;
  animation: ticker-scroll 20s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

/* ── Contact Section ── */
.contact-section {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  padding: 0 32px;
}
.contact-section h2 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.contact-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(13,34,85,.05);
}
.contact-card h4 { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-card p { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 6px; margin-top: 4px; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.main-footer {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  padding-top: 12px;
}
.footer-logos-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.fl-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}
.footer-links-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 4px;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.footer-links-bar a {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-links-bar a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #000; border-color: var(--gold); }
.footer-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 28px 32px;
}
.fc h5 {
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.fc p { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.fc strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.footer-ul li { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.footer-ul a { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-ul a:hover { color: var(--gold-lt); }
.portal-stats { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ps-pill {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: .72rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.ps-pill small { opacity: .75; }
.ps-pill strong { font-size: .85rem; }
.ps-blue { background: #1a56c4; }
.ps-green { background: var(--green); }
.nic-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.nic-n {
  background: #0a66c2;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.nic-text { font-size: .68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.3; }
.social-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 8px; }
.s-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.s-icon:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #000; border-color: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.1); }
.footer-copy {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: .75rem;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.footer-right-links { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.footer-right-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-right-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-lt); }

/* ============================================================
   LOGIN PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.login-page { background: #eef1f9; }
.login-main {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 240px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.login-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dce5f5 0%, #eef1fb 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.login-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.login-tabs {
  display: flex;
  border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: none;
}
.ltab {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.ltab:last-child { border-right: none; }
.ltab.active { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.login-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.login-card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  padding: 20px 28px 16px;
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.login-card-header i { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--gold); }
.login-card-header h2 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; }
.card-header-bar { width: 60px; height: 3px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; }
.login-form { padding: 24px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
.form-group label {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.req { color: #e53935; }
.input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
  background: var(--white);
}
.input-wrap:focus-within { border-color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13,34,85,.1); }
.input-icon {
  padding: 0 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.input-wrap input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 11px 8px 11px 0;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: transparent;
}
.eye-btn { padding: 0 12px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .9rem; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; }
.eye-btn:hover { color: var(--navy); }
/* Captcha row */
.captcha-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.captcha-input { flex: 1; }
.captcha-box {
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
}
#captcha-canvas { display: block; }
.refresh-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.refresh-btn:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); transform: rotate(180deg); }
/* Login action buttons */
.login-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.btn-login {
  flex: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-login:hover { background: var(--navy-mid); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13,34,85,.3); }
.btn-cancel {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: .9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  background: var(--white);
}
.btn-cancel:hover { border-color: #e53935; color: #e53935; background: #fff5f5; }
.login-extra-links { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.login-extra-links a {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.login-extra-links a:hover { border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--navy); background: #f0f4fc; }
.login-msg { padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: .84rem; margin-top: 4px; }
.login-msg.error { background: #fdecea; color: #c62828; border: 1px solid #ef9a9a; }
.login-msg.success { background: #e8f5e9; color: var(--green); border: 1px solid #a5d6a7; }
.hidden { display: none !important; }
.login-info-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.login-info-box p { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.login-info-box a { color: var(--blue-btn); font-weight: 500; }
.login-info-box a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ============================================================
   CREATE ACCOUNT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.create-page { background: #f0f4fb; }
.create-topbar {
  background: #1a4a82;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 24px;
}
.create-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.create-brand img { width: 40px; }
.create-brand-text { color: var(--white); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; }
#lang-select {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: .84rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.create-main {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 24px;
}
.create-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 32px 36px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.create-title h1 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-style: italic;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.kn-text { font-family: 'Noto Sans Kannada', 'Inter', sans-serif; }
.kn-sub { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-style: normal; }
.create-icon { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.4rem; }
.create-form-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.create-form-row label {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
#aadhaar {
  flex: 1.5;
  min-width: 260px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
#aadhaar:focus { border-color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13,34,85,.1); }
.create-msg { padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 6px; font-size: .84rem; margin: 8px 0; }
.create-msg.error { background: #fdecea; color: #c62828; border: 1px solid #ef9a9a; }
.btn-proceed {
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 11px 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .88rem;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-proceed:hover { background: var(--green-lt); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(45,138,78,.3); }
/* Helpline */
.helpline-section {
  background: var(--bg-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  border: 1px solid #e8e0c8;
}
.helpline-section h2 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-main); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.helpline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.helpline-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid #e8e0c8;
}
.helpline-card h4 { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-main); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.helpline-card p { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.create-footer {
  background: #e8e3cc;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 14px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: #555;
}

/* ============================================================
   MARKS CARD PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.markscard-page { background: var(--bg-light); }
.mc-main {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 24px 50px;
}
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--blue-btn); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.mc-page-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.mc-page-title h2 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.mc-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.btn-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  background: var(--white);
}
.btn-action:hover { border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--navy); background: #f0f4fc; }

/* Search section */
.mc-search-section {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13,34,85,.06);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.mc-search-section h3 {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.mc-form-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.mc-form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; flex: 1; min-width: 150px; }
.mc-form-group label { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.mc-form-group input,
.mc-form-group select {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
  background: var(--white);
}
.mc-form-group input:focus,
.mc-form-group select:focus { border-color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13,34,85,.08); }
.mc-form-btn { min-width: auto; flex: 0; }
.btn-fetch {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .88rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-fetch:hover { background: var(--navy-mid); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13,34,85,.25); }

/* Marks card result */
.mc-result-section { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.mc-info-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(13,34,85,.08);
}
.mc-info-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mc-info-logo img { width: 54px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.mc-info-title { flex: 1; }
.mc-info-title h3 { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.mc-info-title h4 { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-top: 2px; }
.mc-year-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.mc-status-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mc-student-details { padding: 20px 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.mc-detail-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}
.mc-detail { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.mc-detail-label { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .4px; }
.mc-detail-val { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-main); }

/* Marks Table */
.mc-marks-table-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13,34,85,.06);
}
.mc-section-title {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #f8faff;
}
.mc-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
.mc-table th {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  text-align: left;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.mc-table td {
  font-size: .82rem;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef1f7;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.mc-table tbody tr:hover { background: #f8faff; }
.mc-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: #fafbfe; }
.mc-table tbody tr:nth-child(even):hover { background: #f0f4fc; }
.mc-table tfoot td {
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #eef1f9;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.grade-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .76rem;
}
.grade-ap { background: #e3fcec; color: #1b5e20; }
.grade-a  { background: #e8f5e9; color: var(--green); }
.grade-b  { background: #e3f2fd; color: #0d47a1; }
.grade-c  { background: #fff8e1; color: #e65100; }
.pass-pill { background: #e3fcec; color: #1b5e20; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; }
.fail-pill { background: #fdecea; color: #b71c1c; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* Summary row */
.mc-summary {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.mc-sum-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(13,34,85,.06);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.mc-sum-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.sum-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--navy); }
.sum-label { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .4px; }
.sum-val { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); }
.grade-a { color: var(--green) !important; }
.result-pass { color: var(--green) !important; }
.result-fail { color: #e53935 !important; }

/* Scholarship note */
.mc-scholarship-note {
  background: #e8f4fd;
  border: 1px solid #90caf9;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.mc-scholarship-note > i { color: #1565c0; font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.mc-scholarship-note strong { font-size: .9rem; color: #0d47a1; }
.mc-scholarship-note ul { margin: 8px 0 10px 18px; }
.mc-scholarship-note ul li { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-main); margin-bottom: 4px; list-style: disc; }
.btn-apply-now {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--blue-btn);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-apply-now:hover { background: var(--blue-btn-h); transform: translateX(2px); }

/* Verify note */
.mc-verify-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #fffde7;
  border: 1px solid #ffe082;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: #7c5f00;
}
.mc-verify-note i { color: #f57c00; font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Demo hint */
.mc-demo-hint {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
.demo-hint-inner {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 100%;
}
.demo-hint-inner i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.demo-hint-inner p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.btn-demo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .88rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-demo:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13,34,85,.3); }

/* Print styles */
@media print {
  .top-bar, .main-header, .main-nav, .mc-search-section,
  .mc-demo-hint, .mc-page-title .mc-actions, .mc-scholarship-note,
  .breadcrumb, .main-footer, .btn-action { display: none !important; }
  .mc-main { padding: 0; max-width: 100%; }
  .mc-info-header { background: #0d2255 !important; -webkit-print-color-adjust: exact; print-color-adjust: exact; }
  .mc-table th { background: #0d2255 !important; -webkit-print-color-adjust: exact; print-color-adjust: exact; }
  body { background: white; }
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .quick-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 16px; }
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .hero-art { display: none; }
  .hdr-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
  .hdr-official:not(.hdr-right) { flex: 0 0 100%; }
  .hdr-right { flex: 0 0 100%; justify-content: flex-start; }
  .main-nav ul { overflow-x: auto; flex-wrap: nowrap; padding: 0; }
  .main-nav ul li a { padding: 11px 10px; font-size: .76rem; }
  .footer-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 20px 16px; }
  .mc-form-row { flex-direction: column; }
  .mc-detail-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .mc-summary { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .mc-table { font-size: .76rem; }
  .mc-table th, .mc-table td { padding: 8px 10px; }
  .create-form-row { flex-direction: column; }
  .stats-band { gap: 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-banner { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .mc-detail-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mc-summary { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .login-form { padding: 20px 16px; }
}