:root{ --sky:#44ABF9; --sky-dark:#3E9CE3; --ink:#0D1C2A; --muted:#5B636B; --line:#E2E6E9; }
  html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;}
  body{
    font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;
    color:var(--ink);
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
    text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  }
  h1,h2,h3{font-family:'Roboto Slab',system-ui,sans-serif;}

  /* ─── Global image smoothing ────────────────────────────── */
  img{
    display:block;
    max-width:100%;
    height:auto;
    -webkit-backface-visibility:hidden;
    backface-visibility:hidden;
    transform:translateZ(0);
    image-rendering:-webkit-optimize-contrast;
    image-rendering:crisp-edges;
  }
  /* Banners get cover-fit + smoother crop */
  .sm-img-cover{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center;
    transition:transform .8s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), opacity .5s ease;
  }

  /* ========== BANNER CAROUSEL ========== */
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__carousel{position:relative;width:100%;overflow:hidden;background:#0b1a2b;}
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__carouselTrack{display:flex;transition:transform .65s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);will-change:transform;}
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__carouselSlide{min-width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__desktopBanner{display:none;}
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__mobileBanner{display:block;}
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__desktopBanner img,
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__mobileBanner img{
    width:100%;
    height:auto;
    display:block;
    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center;
    transform:translateZ(0);
    transition:transform .8s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  }
  @media(min-width:768px){
    .Banners-module__0ffFwG__desktopBanner{display:block;}
    .Banners-module__0ffFwG__mobileBanner{display:none;}
  }
  @media(min-width:768px) and (max-width:1200px){
    .Banners-module__0ffFwG__desktopBanner img{height:420px;object-fit:cover;}
  }
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__carouselBtn{
    position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:999px;border:none;cursor:pointer;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    color:#0D1C2A;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
    transition:background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__carouselBtn:hover{
    background:#fff;
    transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  }
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__prev{left:14px;}
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__next{right:14px;}
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__chevronLeft{transform:rotate(180deg);}
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__wrapper{
    position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:12px;display:flex;justify-content:center;
  }
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__dots{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    background:rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;
  }
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__dot{
    height:8px;min-width:8px;border-radius:999px;background:#fff;
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-size:10px;color:#0D1C2A;font-weight:700;
    transition:transform .3s ease, opacity .3s ease, width .3s ease;
  }
  .Banners-module__0ffFwG__dot.Banners-module__0ffFwG__active{width:auto;padding:0 8px;}

  /* ========== STATS + EXAM DATES ========== */
  .stats-container{font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;}
  .stats-bar{margin-bottom:1rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:stretch;justify-content:space-between;
    border-radius:.75rem;border:1px solid #6b7280;background-color:#ffffff14;}
  .stats-item{flex:1 1 50%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;padding:.5rem;border-color:#6b7280;}
  .stats-item-1{border-right:1px solid #6b7280;border-bottom:1px solid #6b7280;}
  .stats-item-2{border-bottom:1px solid #6b7280;}
  .stats-item-3{border-right:1px solid #6b7280;}
  .stats-value{font-size:1.5rem;line-height:2rem;font-weight:700;color:#fde68a;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:2rem;}
  .stats-label{margin-top:.25rem;font-size:.75rem;line-height:1rem;font-weight:700;color:#d1d5db;text-transform:uppercase;text-align:center;}
  .stats-trophy-icon{width:20px;height:20px;fill:#fde68a;}
  .exam-box{border-radius:.75rem;border:1px solid #6b7280;padding:1rem;color:#fff;}
  .exam-title-row{margin-bottom:.5rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-size:.875rem;font-weight:700;}
  .exam-title-icon{width:16px;height:16px;color:#43abf9;fill:none;stroke:#43abf9;flex-shrink:0;}
  .exam-dates-row{font-size:.875rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
  .exam-date-block{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;}
  .exam-date-icon{width:16px;height:16px;color:#43abf9;fill:none;stroke:#43abf9;flex-shrink:0;}
  .exam-date-label{color:#fff;font-weight:700;}
  .exam-date-value{color:#d1d5db;}
  @media(min-width:1024px){
    .stats-bar{flex-wrap:nowrap;align-items:center;padding:1rem;}
    .stats-item{flex:1 1 0%;border-bottom:none !important;}
    .stats-item-1,.stats-item-2,.stats-item-3{border-right:1px solid #6b7280;}
    .stats-item-4{border-right:none;}
    .exam-dates-row{flex-direction:row;align-items:center;}
    .exam-date-block{margin-bottom:0;padding-right:.5rem;border-right:1px solid #6b7280;}
    .exam-date-block-last{padding-left:.5rem;border-right:none;}
  }

  /* ========== LOGO inside register hero ========== */
  .reg-hero-logo{
    border-radius:18px;
    object-fit:cover;
    box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(10,30,60,.25);
    transition:transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
  }
  .reg-hero-logo:hover{transform:translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(10,30,60,.3);}

  /* ========== CONTENT SECTIONS ========== */
  .section{padding:80px 0;display:block;}
  .surface-white{background:#fff;}
  .surface-tint{background:#E9F1F9;}
  .wrap{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 40px;}
  .section-head--center{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center;}
  .section-head{max-width:640px;}
  .eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:700;
    font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sky-dark);}
  .eyebrow--center{justify-content:center;}
  .eyebrow::before{content:"";width:22px;height:2px;background:#69BCFA;border-radius:2px;}
  .eyebrow--no-dash::before{display:none;}
  .section-head .title{font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);margin:14px 0 0;}
  .section-head .sub{font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--muted);margin-top:14px;}

  .info-grid{display:grid;gap:20px;grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  @media(min-width:768px){.info-grid--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
  .info-card{
    background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:28px;
    box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(13,28,42,.06);
    transition:box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
  }
  .info-card:hover{box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(13,28,42,.08);transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .icon-tile{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex:none;background:#ecf7fe;color:var(--sky-dark);}
  .info-card__title{font-weight:700;font-size:19px;color:var(--ink);margin:18px 0 8px;}
  .info-card__big{font-weight:800;font-size:26px;color:var(--sky-dark);margin-bottom:2px;}
  .info-card__text{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--muted);}
  .info-card__list{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:4px;}
  .tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;
    padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:#f6f9fc;color:#404852;border:1px solid var(--line);}

  .cta-banner{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#103150 0%,#1c5287 100%);color:#fff;border-radius:24px;padding:56px 22px;
    text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .cta-banner__pattern{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.5;pointer-events:none;
    background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1.5px,transparent 1.5px);background-size:22px 22px;}
  .cta-banner > *:not(.cta-banner__pattern){position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;
    letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff;}
  .cta-banner__title{font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,42px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:18px 0 12px;}
  .cta-banner__desc{font-size:18px;opacity:.92;max-width:600px;margin:0 auto;}
  .cta-banner__sub{display:block;font-size:14.5px;opacity:.8;margin-top:10px;}
  .cta-banner__actions{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:28px;}
  .btn{font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;font-weight:500;font-size:16px;line-height:1;border-radius:16px;
    padding:14px 24px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;white-space:nowrap;
    transition:background-color .18s ease,color .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease,transform .15s ease;cursor:pointer;border:none;}
  .btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .btn--lg{padding:16px 30px;font-size:18px;}
  .btn--onDark{background:#fff;color:#103150;}
  .btn--outlineDark{background:transparent;color:#fff;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,.5);}
  .btn--primary{background:var(--sky);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(68,171,249,.28);font-weight:600;}
  .btn--primary:hover{background:#2f9df3;box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(68,171,249,.35);}

  .steps{display:grid;gap:24px;grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  @media(min-width:768px){.steps--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}.cta-banner{padding:56px 48px;}}
  .step{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:32px 26px;
    box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(13,28,42,.06);transition:box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;}
  .step:hover{box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(13,28,42,.08);transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .step__num{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-weight:800;font-size:20px;background:#ecf7fe;color:var(--sky-dark);margin-bottom:18px;}
  .step__title{font-weight:700;font-size:19px;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:8px;}
  .step__text{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--muted);}

  .deadline{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#103150,#0a2235);color:#fff;border-radius:24px;padding:22px;display:grid;
    gap:36px;grid-template-columns:1fr;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .deadline__pattern{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.4;pointer-events:none;
    background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1.5px,transparent 1.5px);background-size:22px 22px;}
  .deadline > *:not(.deadline__pattern){position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .deadline__title{font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,38px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:0;}
  .deadline__cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;}
  .deadline__card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:16px;padding:24px 20px;text-align:center;transition:background .25s ease;}
  .deadline__card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);}
  .deadline__card .lbl{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);}
  .deadline__card .val{font-weight:800;font-size:34px;color:#e5c860;margin:8px 0 4px;line-height:1;}
  .deadline__card .sub{font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);}
  @media(min-width:768px){.deadline{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:start;gap:48px;padding:48px;}}

  /* ========== TOPPERS (smoother) ========== */
  .topper-list{
    list-style:none;margin:40px -10px 40px;padding:12px 10px;display:flex;gap:20px;overflow-x:auto;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scrollbar-width:none;scroll-behavior:smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  }
  .topper-list::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
  .topper-card{
    flex:0 0 230px;scroll-snap-align:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;
    box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(13,28,42,.06);padding:24px 20px;text-align:center;
    transition:box-shadow .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), transform .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), border-color .3s ease;
    will-change:transform;
  }
  .topper-card:hover{
    box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(62,156,227,.16);
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    border-color:#cfe6fb;
  }
  .topper-avatar{
    width:104px;height:104px;margin:0 auto 16px;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;
    border:4px solid #fff;
    box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(16,24,40,.14);
    background:linear-gradient(160deg,#f6f9fc,#c5e5fd);
    transition:box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
    will-change:transform;
  }
  .topper-card:hover .topper-avatar{
    box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(62,156,227,.28);
    transform:scale(1.04);
  }
  .topper-avatar img{
    width:100%;height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center 25%;
    border-radius:50%;
    transform:translateZ(0);
    transition:transform .5s ease;
  }
  .topper-card:hover .topper-avatar img{transform:scale(1.06);}
  .topper-name{font-weight:800;font-size:16px;color:var(--ink);min-height:40px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
  .topper-air{font-weight:800;font-size:22px;color:var(--sky-dark);margin:6px 0 10px;}
  .topper-exam{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);background:#f6f9fc;border:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;display:inline-block;}
  .topper-anthe{display:block;font-family:'Inter',system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;
    padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px;background:#fef3c7;color:#92400e;border:1px solid #fde68a;margin-top:8px;}

  .contact-grid{display:grid;gap:16px;grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  @media(min-width:640px){.contact-grid--2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  .contact-card{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;
    padding:22px 24px;box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(13,28,42,.06);text-decoration:none;
    transition:box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
  }
  .contact-card:hover{box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(13,28,42,.1);transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .contact-card .lbl{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#777F86;}
  .contact-card .val{font-weight:800;font-size:19px;color:var(--ink);word-break:break-word;}
  .icon-tile--solid{background:var(--sky);}
  .icon-tile--gold{background:#F7EECE;}

  /* FAQ accordion */
  .faq-item{overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;background:#fff;
    transition:box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;}
  .faq-item:hover{box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(13,28,42,.06);}
  .faq-item.is-open{border-color:#A9D8FC;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(62,156,227,.08);}
  .faq-head{display:flex;width:100%;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:20px 24px;
    background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;}
  .faq-q{font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);}
  .faq-icon{flex:none;display:flex;width:32px;height:32px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:999px;
    background:#ECF7FE;color:var(--sky-dark);
    transition:background .3s ease, color .3s ease, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);}
  .faq-item.is-open .faq-icon{background:var(--sky);color:#fff;transform:rotate(-90deg);}
  .faq-body{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);}
  .faq-item.is-open .faq-body{max-height:600px;}
  .faq-body-inner{padding:0 24px 20px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;font-size:15px;}

  /* ========== REGISTRATION CARD ========== */
  .reg-card{
    background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #f1f5f9;border-radius:18px;padding:20px 18px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(13,28,42,.06);
  }
  .reg-step{display:none;text-align:left;}
  .reg-step.is-active{display:block;animation:fadeUp .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);}
  @keyframes fadeUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  .reg-title{font-size:26px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);text-align:center;line-height:1.2;}
  .reg-input{
    width:100%;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;
    padding:13px 14px;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);outline:none;
    transition:border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
  }
  .reg-input:focus{border-color:var(--sky);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(68,171,249,.18);}
  .reg-btn{
    width:100%;border:none;border-radius:12px;background:var(--sky);color:#fff;
    font-weight:700;font-size:16px;padding:13px 16px;cursor:pointer;
    transition:background .2s ease, transform .12s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
    box-shadow:0 6px 14px rgba(68,171,249,.28);margin-top:14px;
  }
  .reg-btn:hover:not(:disabled){background:#2f9df3;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(68,171,249,.35);}
  .reg-btn:active:not(:disabled){transform:translateY(0);}
  .reg-btn:disabled{opacity:.55;cursor:not-allowed;box-shadow:none;}
  .reg-helper{margin-top:16px;font-size:13px;color:#64748b;text-align:left;}
  .reg-helper a{color:var(--sky-dark);font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;transition:color .18s ease;}
  .reg-helper a:hover{color:#2f9df3;text-decoration:underline;}
  .reg-legal{margin-top:8px;font-size:11.5px;color:#94a3b8;line-height:1.5;}
  .reg-legal a{color:var(--sky-dark);text-decoration:none;}
  .reg-err{color:#DC2626;font-size:13px;margin-top:10px;display:none;}
  .reg-err.is-shown{display:block;}

  /* ========== OTP (4 digits) ========== */
  .otp-row{display:flex;gap:10px;justify-content:center;margin-top:14px;}
  .otp-box{
    width:56px;height:64px;border:1.5px solid #cbd5e1;border-radius:12px;background:#fff;
    text-align:center;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);outline:none;
    transition:border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, transform .12s ease;
  }
  .otp-box:focus{
    border-color:var(--sky);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(68,171,249,.18);
    transform:translateY(-1px);
  }
  .otp-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:6px;font-size:13px;color:#64748b;margin-top:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .otp-meta button{background:none;border:none;color:var(--sky-dark);font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;padding:0;transition:color .18s ease;}
  .otp-meta button:hover{color:#2f9df3;text-decoration:underline;}
  .otp-resend{display:block;margin:14px auto 0;background:none;border:none;color:var(--sky-dark);
    font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;cursor:pointer;transition:color .18s ease;}
  .otp-resend:hover:not(:disabled){color:#2f9df3;text-decoration:underline;}
  .otp-resend:disabled{color:#94a3b8;cursor:not-allowed;}

  /* ========== SUCCESS ========== */
  .success-icon{width:74px;height:74px;margin:8px auto 16px;border-radius:50%;background:#DCFCE7;display:flex;
    align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(22,163,74,.18);
    animation:pop .45s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);}
  .success-icon svg{width:38px;height:38px;stroke:#16A34A;}
  @keyframes pop{0%{transform:scale(.5);opacity:0}60%{transform:scale(1.08)}100%{transform:scale(1);opacity:1}}
  .success-msg{font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);text-align:center;line-height:1.35;}
  .success-sub{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted);text-align:center;margin-top:6px;}
  .success-card{margin-top:18px;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;text-align:left;}
  .success-card .lbl{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#94a3b8;}
  .success-card .val{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);margin-top:4px;word-break:break-all;}

  .spinner{width:16px;height:16px;border:2.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);border-top-color:#fff;border-radius:50%;
    display:inline-block;animation:spin .7s linear infinite;vertical-align:-3px;margin-right:6px;}
  @keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}