:root {
--primary: #1a237e;
--primary-light: #3949ab;
--primary-dark: #0d1642;
--secondary: #00897b;
--secondary-light: #4db6ac;
--accent: #ff8f00;
--accent-light: #ffb300;
--bg: #f8fafc;
--surface: #ffffff;
--text: #1e293b;
--text-light: #64748b;
--border: #e2e8f0;
--shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
--shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
--shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
--transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
* {
box-sizing: border-box;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
}
body {
font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
background-color: var(--bg);
color: var(--text);
line-height: 1.6;
overflow-x: hidden;
}
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
font-weight: 700;
color: var(--primary-dark);
}
a {
text-decoration: none;
color: inherit;
transition: var(--transition);
}
.container {
width: 100%;
max-width: 1200px;
margin: 0 auto;
padding: 0 20px;
}
/* BUTTONS */
.btn {
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
padding: 12px 28px;
border-radius: 8px;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 0.95rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: var(--transition);
border: none;
gap: 8px;
}
.btn-primary {
background-color: var(--primary);
color: #fff;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
background-color: var(--primary-light);
transform: translateY(-2px);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-accent {
background-color: var(--accent);
color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.btn-accent:hover {
background-color: var(--accent-light);
transform: translateY(-2px);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-outline {
background-color: transparent;
border: 2px solid var(--primary);
color: var(--primary);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
background-color: var(--primary);
color: #fff;
}
/* BADGES */
.badge {
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
padding: 4px 10px;
border-radius: 9999px;
font-size: 0.72rem;
font-weight: 700;
text-transform: uppercase;
}
.badge-primary { background-color: rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.1); color: var(--primary); }
.badge-secondary { background-color: rgba(0, 137, 123, 0.1); color: var(--secondary); }
.badge-accent { background-color: rgba(255, 143, 0, 0.1); color: var(--accent); }
/* TOP BAR */
.top-bar {
background-color: var(--primary-dark);
color: #fff;
padding: 8px 0;
font-size: 0.85rem;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.top-bar .container {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
}
.top-bar-left {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 20px;
}
.top-bar-left span {
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 8px;
}
.top-bar-right {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 15px;
}
.top-bar-right a {
color: #fff;
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 5px;
}
.top-bar-right a:hover {
color: var(--accent);
}
/* HEADER */
header {
background-color: var(--surface);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
position: sticky;
top: 0;
z-index: 100;
}
.header-nav {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
height: 75px;
}
.logo {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 10px;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
font-size: 1.6rem;
font-weight: 800;
color: var(--primary);
}
.logo i {
color: var(--accent);
}
.nav-links {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 18px;
list-style: none;
}
.nav-links a {
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--text);
font-size: 0.95rem;
padding: 10px 0;
}
.nav-links a:hover {
color: var(--primary);
}
.header-actions {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 15px;
}
.hamburger {
display: none;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 6px;
border: none;
background: none;
cursor: pointer;
}
.hamburger span {
width: 28px;
height: 3px;
background-color: var(--primary-dark);
border-radius: 999px;
}
/* NEW TRUST-FIRST HERO SECTION */
.hero-section {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #e0e7ff 100%);
padding: 70px 0 90px 0;
position: relative;
overflow: hidden;
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.hero-section::before {
content: '';
position: absolute;
width: 350px;
height: 350px;
border-radius: 50%;
background: rgba(0, 137, 123, 0.05);
top: -100px;
right: 50px;
}
.hero-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
gap: 40px;
align-items: center;
}
.hero-content .trust-badge {
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 8px;
background-color: rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.06);
padding: 6px 15px;
border-radius: 9999px;
font-size: 0.85rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--primary);
margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.hero-content .trust-badge i {
color: var(--accent);
}
.hero-content h1 {
font-size: 3.2rem;
line-height: 1.15;
margin-bottom: 20px;
color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.hero-content h1 span {
color: var(--secondary);
}
.hero-content p {
font-size: 1.1rem;
color: var(--text-light);
margin-bottom: 35px;
max-width: 550px;
}
.trust-metrics-row {
display: flex;
gap: 30px;
margin-top: 30px;
}
.trust-metric-item {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 10px;
}
.trust-metric-item i {
font-size: 1.5rem;
color: var(--secondary);
}
.trust-metric-item span {
font-size: 0.85rem;
color: var(--text-light);
font-weight: 600;
}
.trust-metric-item strong {
color: var(--primary-dark);
display: block;
font-size: 1.1rem;
}
/* Hero multi-step selector card */
.hero-selector-card {
background-color: var(--surface);
border-radius: 16px;
box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
padding: 35px;
position: relative;
}
.hero-selector-card h3 {
font-size: 1.4rem;
margin-bottom: 8px;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.hero-selector-card p {
font-size: 0.82rem;
color: var(--text-light);
margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.selector-steps {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 20px;
}
.selector-step {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 8px;
}
.selector-step label {
font-size: 0.82rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: var(--primary-dark);
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.selector-step select {
width: 100%;
padding: 12px 15px;
border-radius: 8px;
border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
outline: none;
font-family: inherit;
font-size: 0.95rem;
color: var(--text);
background-color: #f8fafc;
transition: var(--transition);
cursor: pointer;
}
.selector-step select:focus {
border-color: var(--primary);
box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,35,126,0.1);
}
.hero-selector-card .btn {
width: 100%;
margin-top: 10px;
padding: 14px;
font-size: 1rem;
}
/* STATS BAR */
.stats-bar {
background-color: var(--surface);
padding: 30px 0;
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stats-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
gap: 20px;
text-align: center;
}
.stat-box {
border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat-box:last-child {
border-right: none;
}
.stat-box h2 {
font-size: 2.2rem;
color: var(--primary-dark);
margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.stat-box p {
font-size: 0.85rem;
color: var(--text-light);
font-weight: 600;
}
/* 15 UNIVERSITIES DIRECTORY GRID */
.section-padding {
padding: 85px 0;
}
.section-header {
text-align: center;
max-width: 700px;
margin: 0 auto 55px auto;
}
.section-header h2 {
font-size: 2.2rem;
color: var(--primary-dark);
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.section-header p {
color: var(--text-light);
font-size: 1rem;
}
.uni-directory-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
gap: 20px;
margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.uni-dir-card {
background-color: var(--surface);
border-radius: 12px;
border: 1px solid var(--border);
padding: 25px 15px;
text-align: center;
box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
transition: var(--transition);
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
}
.uni-dir-card:hover {
transform: translateY(-5px);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
border-color: var(--primary-light);
}
.uni-dir-logo {
width: 80px;
height: 80px;
border-radius: 12px;
background-color: #ffffff;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
margin-bottom: 15px;
padding: 10px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
transition: var(--transition);
}
.uni-dir-logo svg {
max-width: 100%;
max-height: 100%;
display: block;
}
.uni-dir-card h3 {
font-size: 1rem;
color: var(--primary-dark);
margin-bottom: 8px;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.uni-dir-badges {
display: flex;
gap: 5px;
justify-content: center;
flex-wrap: wrap;
margin-top: auto;
}
.uni-dir-badges .badge {
font-size: 0.65rem;
padding: 2px 6px;
}
.uni-dir-explore-row {
text-align: center;
margin-top: 20px;
}
/* COURSE CATEGORIES & TABS */
.bg-light {
background-color: #f1f5f9;
}
.category-tabs {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
gap: 15px;
margin-bottom: 45px;
flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cat-tab-btn {
background-color: var(--surface);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
color: var(--text-light);
padding: 12px 26px;
border-radius: 9999px;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 0.95rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: var(--transition);
}
.cat-tab-btn:hover, .cat-tab-btn.active {
background-color: var(--primary);
color: #fff;
border-color: var(--primary);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.courses-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
gap: 30px;
}
.course-card {
background-color: var(--surface);
border-radius: 12px;
border: 1px solid var(--border);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
overflow: hidden;
transition: var(--transition);
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
}
.course-card:hover {
transform: translateY(-8px);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.course-card-header {
padding: 20px 25px;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.02), rgba(0, 137, 123, 0.02));
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
}
.course-card-header .uni-name {
font-size: 0.8rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--text-light);
}
.course-card-body {
padding: 25px;
flex: 1;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
}
.course-card h3 {
font-size: 1.2rem;
margin-bottom: 8px;
color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.course-rating {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 5px;
font-size: 0.8rem;
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.course-rating i {
color: var(--accent);
}
.course-meta-list {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 8px;
margin-top: auto;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.course-meta-item {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 10px;
font-size: 0.88rem;
color: var(--text-light);
}
.course-meta-item i {
color: var(--secondary);
width: 15px;
}
.course-card-footer {
padding: 0 25px 25px 25px;
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
gap: 10px;
}
.course-card-footer .btn {
padding: 8px 12px;
font-size: 0.85rem;
}
/* HOW IT WORKS */
.steps-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
gap: 25px;
}
.step-box {
text-align: center;
}
.step-num {
width: 45px;
height: 45px;
background-color: var(--accent);
color: var(--primary-dark);
border-radius: 50%;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
font-weight: 800;
margin: 0 auto 15px auto;
font-size: 1.05rem;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.step-icon {
width: 70px;
height: 70px;
background-color: var(--surface);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: 50%;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
margin: 0 auto 15px auto;
box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.step-icon i {
font-size: 1.4rem;
color: var(--primary);
}
.step-box h3 {
font-size: 1.05rem;
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.step-box p {
font-size: 0.85rem;
color: var(--text-light);
padding: 0 10px;
}
/* COMPARISON PROMPT BANNER */
.compare-banner {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
border-radius: 16px;
padding: 50px;
color: #fff;
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: 30px;
box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.compare-banner-text {
max-width: 600px;
}
.compare-banner-text h2 {
color: #fff;
font-size: 2.1rem;
margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.compare-banner-text p {
color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
font-size: 1.05rem;
}
/* TESTIMONIALS */
.testi-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
gap: 30px;
}
.testi-card {
background-color: var(--surface);
border-radius: 12px;
border: 1px solid var(--border);
padding: 30px;
box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.testi-header {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 15px;
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.testi-avatar {
width: 48px;
height: 48px;
border-radius: 50%;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
color: #fff;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
font-weight: 700;
}
.testi-info h4 {
font-size: 0.95rem;
margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.testi-info p {
font-size: 0.75rem;
color: var(--text-light);
}
.testi-stars {
color: var(--accent);
font-size: 0.8rem;
margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.testi-card p {
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-style: italic;
color: var(--text);
}
/* FAQ SECTION */
.faq-accordion {
max-width: 800px;
margin: 0 auto;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 15px;
}
.faq-item {
background-color: var(--surface);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: 8px;
overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-header {
padding: 18px 25px;
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
cursor: pointer;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--primary-dark);
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.faq-answer {
    display: none;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0 25px 20px 25px;
    white-space: pre-line;
}
.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--primary-light);
}
.faq-item.active .faq-header {
    color: var(--primary);
}
/* FREE COUNSELING FORM */
.counsel-section {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
padding: 60px 0;
color: #fff;
}
.counsel-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
gap: 50px;
align-items: center;
}
.counsel-info h2 {
color: #fff;
font-size: 2.2rem;
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.counsel-bullets {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 12px;
margin-top: 25px;
}
.counsel-bullet-item {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 10px;
font-weight: 500;
}
.counsel-bullet-item i {
color: var(--secondary-light);
}
.counsel-form-box {
background-color: var(--surface);
color: var(--text);
padding: 35px;
border-radius: 12px;
box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.counsel-form-box h3 {
font-size: 1.3rem;
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.counsel-form-box p {
font-size: 0.82rem;
color: var(--text-light);
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.form-group {
margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.form-group label {
display: block;
font-size: 0.8rem;
font-weight: 600;
margin-bottom: 5px;
color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.form-group input, .form-group select {
width: 100%;
padding: 10px 12px;
border-radius: 6px;
border: 1px solid var(--border);
font-family: inherit;
font-size: 0.88rem;
outline: none;
}
.counsel-form-box .btn {
width: 100%;
margin-top: 10px;
}
/* FOOTER */
footer {
background-color: var(--primary-dark);
color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
padding: 60px 0 25px 0;
border-top: 5px solid var(--accent);
}
.footer-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 1fr;
gap: 40px;
margin-bottom: 45px;
}
.footer-logo {
color: #fff;
font-size: 1.6rem;
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.footer-col h4 {
color: #fff;
font-size: 1.05rem;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-col ul {
list-style: none;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 10px;
}
.footer-col ul a {
font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-col ul a:hover {
color: var(--accent);
padding-left: 4px;
}
.footer-contact {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 12px;
font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-contact div {
display: flex;
gap: 8px;
}
.footer-contact i {
color: var(--accent);
}
.footer-bottom {
border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
padding-top: 25px;
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
font-size: 0.8rem;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: 15px;
}
.footer-bottom-links {
display: flex;
gap: 20px;
}
/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
.hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.hero-content { text-align: center; }
.trust-metrics-row { justify-content: center; }
.hero-selector-card { max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }
.uni-directory-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
.stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 25px; }
.stat-box { border-right: none; }
.uni-directory-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; }
.testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.counsel-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
.counsel-bullets { align-items: center; }
.footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
.top-bar-left { display: none; }
.top-bar .container { justify-content: center; }
.nav-links { display: none; }
.hamburger { display: flex; }
.header-actions .btn { display: none; }
.uni-directory-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* NEW ADDITIONS FOR PREMIER INTERACTIVE FEATURES */
/* Header Search */
.header-search-container {
display: flex;
flex: 1;
max-width: 220px;
margin: 0 15px;
}
.header-search {
position: relative;
width: 100%;
}
.header-search input {
width: 100%;
padding: 8px 15px 8px 35px;
border-radius: 9999px;
border: 1px solid var(--border);
outline: none;
font-size: 0.85rem;
background-color: #f1f5f9;
transition: var(--transition);
}
.header-search input:focus {
background-color: #fff;
border-color: var(--primary);
box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.1);
}
.header-search i {
position: absolute;
left: 12px;
top: 50%;
transform: translateY(-50%);
color: var(--text-light);
font-size: 0.85rem;
}
/* Desktop Mega Menu */
.has-mega {
position: static;
}
.mega-menu {
position: absolute;
top: 100%;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
background-color: var(--surface);
box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
border-bottom: 3.5px solid var(--primary);
opacity: 0;
visibility: hidden;
transform: translateY(10px);
transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s;
z-index: 999;
padding: 35px 0;
}
.has-mega:hover .mega-menu {
opacity: 1;
visibility: visible;
transform: translateY(0);
}
.mega-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.5fr;
gap: 30px;
}
.mega-col h4 {
font-size: 0.95rem;
color: var(--primary);
margin-bottom: 15px;
border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 137, 123, 0.15);
padding-bottom: 5px;
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.mega-col ul {
list-style: none;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 10px;
}
.mega-col ul li a {
font-size: 0.88rem;
color: var(--text);
font-weight: 500;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 8px;
padding: 2px 0;
}
.mega-col ul li a:hover {
color: var(--secondary);
padding-left: 4px;
}
.mega-promo {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.04), rgba(0, 137, 123, 0.04));
border: 1px dashed var(--primary-light);
border-radius: 12px;
padding: 20px;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
justify-content: space-between;
}
.mega-promo h5 {
font-size: 0.95rem;
color: var(--primary-dark);
margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.mega-promo p {
font-size: 0.82rem;
color: var(--text-light);
margin-bottom: 12px;
line-height: 1.4;
}
/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer-overlay {
position: fixed;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
background-color: rgba(13, 22, 66, 0.5);
backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
z-index: 9998;
opacity: 0;
visibility: hidden;
transition: var(--transition);
}
.mobile-drawer-overlay.active {
opacity: 1;
visibility: visible;
}
.mobile-drawer {
position: fixed;
top: 0;
left: -320px;
width: 300px;
height: 100%;
background-color: var(--surface);
box-shadow: 10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
z-index: 9999;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.mobile-drawer.active {
left: 0;
}
.drawer-header {
padding: 20px;
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
}
.drawer-close {
background: none;
border: none;
font-size: 1.5rem;
color: var(--text-light);
cursor: pointer;
}
.drawer-body {
padding: 20px;
flex: 1;
overflow-y: auto;
}
.drawer-search {
display: flex;
background-color: #f1f5f9;
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: 6px;
padding: 2px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.drawer-search input {
flex: 1;
background: none;
border: none;
padding: 8px 12px;
font-family: inherit;
font-size: 0.88rem;
outline: none;
}
.drawer-search button {
background-color: var(--primary);
color: #fff;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
width: 36px;
height: 36px;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
cursor: pointer;
}
.drawer-accordion {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 10px;
}
.drawer-item {
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
padding-bottom: 10px;
position: relative;
}
.drawer-title {
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 1rem;
color: var(--primary-dark);
padding: 10px 0;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-between;
}
.drawer-header-item {
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 1rem;
color: var(--primary-dark);
padding: 10px 0;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-between;
cursor: pointer;
}
.drawer-collapse {
max-height: 0;
overflow: hidden;
transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out;
}
.drawer-item.active .drawer-collapse {
max-height: 600px;
}
.drawer-item.active .drawer-header-item i {
transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.drawer-header-item i {
transition: transform 0.3s ease;
font-size: 0.85rem;
color: var(--text-light);
}
.drawer-sublist {
padding: 10px 0 10px 15px;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 12px;
}
.drawer-subtitle {
font-size: 0.75rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: var(--secondary);
text-transform: uppercase;
letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.drawer-sublist a {
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-weight: 500;
color: var(--text);
}
.drawer-footer {
padding: 20px;
border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
background-color: #f8fafc;
}
.drawer-shortcuts {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 10px;
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.shortcut-btn {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
gap: 8px;
padding: 10px;
border-radius: 6px;
font-size: 0.82rem;
font-weight: 600;
}
.call-btn {
background-color: rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.08);
color: var(--primary);
}
.whatsapp-btn {
background-color: rgba(0, 137, 123, 0.08);
color: var(--secondary);
}
.apply-btn {
width: 100%;
text-align: center;
}
/* Learning Routes style vertical tab selector */
.learning-routes-tabs {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
gap: 30px;
margin-top: 40px;
}
.tab-list-vertical {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 12px;
background-color: var(--surface);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: 12px;
padding: 20px;
box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
align-self: start;
}
.tab-btn-vertical {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-between;
padding: 14px 18px;
background: none;
border: 1px solid transparent;
border-radius: 8px;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
font-weight: 600;
font-size: 0.95rem;
color: var(--text-light);
text-align: left;
cursor: pointer;
transition: var(--transition);
}
.tab-btn-vertical:hover {
background-color: rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.04);
color: var(--primary);
}
.tab-btn-vertical.active {
background-color: var(--primary);
color: #fff;
border-color: var(--primary);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.tab-btn-vertical i {
font-size: 0.85rem;
transition: var(--transition);
}
.tab-btn-vertical.active i {
transform: translateX(3px);
}
.tab-grid-content {
display: none;
grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
gap: 15px;
}
.tab-grid-content.active {
display: grid;
}
.course-routes-card {
background-color: var(--surface);
border-radius: 12px;
border: 1px solid var(--border);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
padding: 15px;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
position: relative;
transition: var(--transition);
}
.course-routes-card:hover {
transform: translateY(-5px);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
border-color: var(--secondary-light);
}
.routes-card-logo-row {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.routes-uni-badge {
background-color: rgba(0, 137, 123, 0.08);
color: var(--secondary);
font-size: 0.65rem;
font-weight: 700;
padding: 2px 6px;
border-radius: 4px;
text-transform: uppercase;
}
.course-routes-card h3 {
font-size: 0.95rem;
color: var(--primary-dark);
margin-bottom: 10px;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
line-height: 1.3;
height: 38px;
display: -webkit-box;
-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
overflow: hidden;
}
.routes-meta-row {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
margin-bottom: 10px;
font-size: 0.78rem;
color: var(--text-light);
border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.routes-meta-item {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 5px;
}
.routes-fee-row {
margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.routes-fee-label {
font-size: 0.7rem;
color: var(--text-light);
text-transform: uppercase;
font-weight: 600;
}
.routes-fee-val {
font-size: 1.1rem;
font-weight: 700;
color: var(--primary);
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.routes-rating-row {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 4px;
font-size: 0.75rem;
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.routes-rating-row i {
color: var(--accent);
}
.routes-actions {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 6px;
margin-top: auto;
}
.routes-actions .btn {
padding: 8px 4px;
font-size: 0.78rem;
border-radius: 6px;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
/* College Sathi Style Cards */
.featured-unis-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
gap: 30px;
margin-top: 40px;
}
.uni-sathi-card {
background-color: var(--surface);
border-radius: 16px;
border: 1px solid var(--border);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
overflow: hidden;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
position: relative;
transition: var(--transition);
}
.uni-sathi-card:hover {
transform: translateY(-8px);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
border-color: var(--primary-light);
}
.uni-card-banner-wrapper {
position: relative;
height: 160px;
overflow: hidden;
}
.uni-card-banner {
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
transition: var(--transition);
}
.uni-sathi-card:hover .uni-card-banner {
transform: scale(1.06);
}
.admission-badge {
position: absolute;
top: 15px;
right: -32px;
background-color: var(--accent);
color: var(--primary-dark);
font-weight: 800;
font-size: 0.65rem;
padding: 4px 30px;
transform: rotate(45deg);
text-transform: uppercase;
box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
z-index: 2;
}
.uni-card-logo-overlay {
position: absolute;
bottom: -22px;
left: 20px;
width: 60px;
height: 60px;
border-radius: 10px;
background-color: #fff;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
border: 2px solid #fff;
z-index: 3;
}
.uni-sathi-body {
padding: 35px 20px 20px 20px;
flex: 1;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
}
.accred-row {
display: flex;
gap: 5px;
flex-wrap: wrap;
margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.accred-badge {
background-color: #f1f5f9;
color: var(--text-light);
font-size: 0.65rem;
font-weight: 700;
padding: 2px 6px;
border-radius: 4px;
border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.accred-badge.featured {
background-color: rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.08);
color: var(--primary);
border-color: rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.15);
}
.uni-sathi-body h3 {
font-size: 1.2rem;
margin-bottom: 6px;
color: var(--primary-dark);
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.uni-sathi-rating {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 5px;
font-size: 0.8rem;
margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.uni-sathi-rating i {
color: var(--accent);
}
.uni-sathi-info-list {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 8px;
margin-bottom: 18px;
border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
padding-top: 12px;
}
.uni-sathi-info-item {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-between;
font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.uni-sathi-info-label {
color: var(--text-light);
font-weight: 500;
}
.uni-sathi-info-val {
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--text);
}
.uni-card-ctas {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 85px 1fr;
gap: 10px;
align-items: center;
margin-top: auto;
border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
padding-top: 12px;
}
.quick-icons {
display: flex;
gap: 6px;
}
.quick-icons .icon-btn {
width: 36px;
height: 36px;
border-radius: 8px;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
font-size: 1rem;
transition: var(--transition);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.quick-icons .wa-icon {
background-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.08);
color: #25D366;
border-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
}
.quick-icons .wa-icon:hover {
background-color: #25D366;
color: #fff;
}
.quick-icons .phone-icon {
background-color: rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.05);
color: var(--primary);
border-color: rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.1);
}
.quick-icons .phone-icon:hover {
background-color: var(--primary);
color: #fff;
}
.btn-group {
display: flex;
gap: 6px;
}
.btn-group .btn {
flex: 1;
padding: 8px 4px;
font-size: 0.78rem;
border-radius: 6px;
white-space: nowrap;
}
/* Sticky Bottom CTA */
.sticky-bottom-cta {
position: fixed;
bottom: 0;
left: 0;
right: 0;
background: rgba(13, 22, 66, 0.94);
backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
border-top: 2px solid var(--accent);
color: #fff;
padding: 15px 0;
z-index: 999;
transform: translateY(100%);
transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
box-shadow: 0 -5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.sticky-bottom-cta.active {
transform: translateY(0);
}
.sticky-cta-container {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
width: 100%;
max-width: 1200px;
margin: 0 auto;
padding: 0 20px;
}
.sticky-cta-text h4 {
color: var(--accent);
font-size: 1rem;
margin-bottom: 2px;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.sticky-cta-text p {
font-size: 0.82rem;
color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.sticky-cta-btns {
display: flex;
gap: 12px;
}
.sticky-cta-btns .btn {
padding: 10px 18px;
font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.sticky-cta-btns .btn-outline {
border-color: #fff;
color: #fff;
}
.sticky-cta-btns .btn-outline:hover {
background-color: #fff;
color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.mobile-sticky-btn {
display: none;
width: 100%;
text-align: center;
background-color: var(--accent);
color: var(--primary-dark);
padding: 12px;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
font-weight: 700;
font-size: 0.92rem;
border-radius: 6px;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
gap: 8px;
}
/* Modal dialogs */
.modal-overlay {
position: fixed;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
background-color: rgba(13, 22, 66, 0.6);
backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
z-index: 10000;
opacity: 0;
visibility: hidden;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
transition: var(--transition);
}
.modal-overlay.active {
opacity: 1;
visibility: visible;
}
.modal-content {
background-color: var(--surface);
border-radius: 16px;
box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
max-width: 500px;
width: 90%;
max-height: 90vh;
overflow-y: auto;
overflow-x: hidden;
position: relative;
transform: scale(0.9);
transition: var(--transition);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.modal-overlay.active .modal-content {
transform: scale(1);
}
.modal-close-btn {
position: absolute;
top: 15px;
right: 15px;
background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
border: none;
width: 30px;
height: 30px;
border-radius: 50%;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
cursor: pointer;
z-index: 10;
transition: var(--transition);
}
.modal-close-btn:hover {
background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.1);
color: #ff3333;
}
.modal-header-banner, .modal-header-section {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
color: #fff;
padding: 25px;
text-align: center;
position: relative;
}
.modal-header-banner h3, .modal-header-section h3 {
color: #fff !important;
font-size: 1.35rem;
margin-bottom: 6px;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.modal-header-banner p {
font-size: 0.8rem;
color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.modal-form-body {
padding: 25px;
}
.exit-modal-header {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b71c1c 0%, #d32f2f 100%);
color: #fff;
padding: 25px;
text-align: center;
position: relative;
}
.exit-modal-header h3 {
color: #fff;
font-size: 1.4rem;
margin-bottom: 5px;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.countdown-timer-container {
display: inline-flex;
gap: 5px;
background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
padding: 5px 12px;
border-radius: 6px;
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
font-weight: 700;
font-size: 0.95rem;
margin-top: 10px;
border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
color: var(--accent);
}
@media (max-width: 1150px) {
.nav-links { display: none; }
.hamburger { display: flex; }
.header-actions .btn { display: none; }
}

/* Screen Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
.header-search-container {
display: flex;
max-width: none;
margin: 0 10px;
}
.learning-routes-tabs {
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.tab-list-vertical {
flex-direction: row;
width: 100%;
overflow-x: auto;
padding: 10px;
gap: 8px;
scrollbar-width: none;
}
.tab-list-vertical::-webkit-scrollbar {
display: none;
}
.tab-btn-vertical {
white-space: nowrap;
padding: 10px 15px;
font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.tab-btn-vertical i {
display: none;
}
.tab-grid-content {
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}
.featured-unis-grid {
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
.tab-grid-content {
grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}
.sticky-cta-container {
padding: 0 15px;
}
.sticky-cta-text, .sticky-cta-btns {
display: none;
}
.mobile-sticky-btn {
display: inline-flex;
}
.sticky-bottom-cta {
padding: 8px 0;
}
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
.header-search-container {
display: none;
}
.logo {
font-size: 1.3rem;
}
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
.tab-grid-content {
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.featured-unis-grid {
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
}
/* Glossary Auto-link Styles */
.glossary-autolink {
color: var(--secondary);
text-decoration: none;
border-bottom: 1.5px dotted var(--secondary);
font-weight: 500;
transition: var(--transition);
}
.glossary-autolink:hover {
color: var(--primary);
border-bottom-color: var(--primary);
}
/* Tools Hub Grid */
.tools-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
gap: 30px;
}
.tool-card {
background-color: var(--surface);
border-radius: 12px;
border: 1px solid var(--border);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
padding: 30px;
text-align: center;
transition: var(--transition);
}
.tool-card:hover {
transform: translateY(-5px);
box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
border-color: var(--primary-light);
}
.tool-icon {
width: 60px;
height: 60px;
border-radius: 50%;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,35,126,0.08), rgba(0,137,123,0.08));
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
margin: 0 auto 15px;
font-size: 1.4rem;
color: var(--primary);
}
.tool-card h3 {
font-size: 1.1rem;
margin-bottom: 8px;
color: var(--primary-dark);
font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.tool-card p {
font-size: 0.85rem;
color: var(--text-light);
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
.tools-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
.tools-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumbs {
font-size: 0.82rem;
color: var(--text-light);
padding: 15px 0;
}
.breadcrumbs a {
color: var(--text-light);
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover {
color: var(--primary);
}
.breadcrumbs .separator {
margin: 0 6px;
}
.breadcrumbs .current {
color: var(--primary-dark);
font-weight: 600;
}
/* E-E-A-T Author Card */
.eeat-card {
border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
background: var(--surface);
padding: 20px;
border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
margin: 30px 0;
display: flex;
gap: 18px;
align-items: flex-start;
}
.eeat-card img {
border-radius: 50%;
width: 64px;
height: 64px;
object-fit: cover;
}
.eeat-meta h4 {
font-size: 1rem;
margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.eeat-meta .role-label {
font-size: 0.72rem;
font-weight: 700;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--secondary);
margin-bottom: 8px;
display: inline-block;
}
.eeat-meta p {
font-size: 0.85rem;
color: var(--text-light);
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.eeat-badges {
display: flex;
gap: 8px;
flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.eeat-badges .badge {
font-size: 0.68rem;
}