/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CSAB Counselling — College Explorer Premium Redesign
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/* ── Hero ── */
.cx-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 3rem 5% 2.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cx-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.07), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.06), transparent 45%);
}
.cx-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cx-hero-content { max-width: 600px; }
.cx-hero-kicker {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.16);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.cx-hero-kicker .dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
  animation: blink 1.5s infinite;
}
.cx-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.cx-hero-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--blue), var(--teal));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.cx-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  max-width: 52ch;
}
.cx-hero-presets {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem;
}
.cx-preset {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2,0.8,0.2,1);
}
.cx-preset i { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); transition: color 0.25s; }
.cx-preset:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.22);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37,99,235,0.07);
}
.cx-preset:hover i { color: var(--blue); }
.cx-preset.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.1), rgba(13,148,136,0.08));
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.28);
  color: var(--blue);
}
.cx-preset.active i { color: var(--blue); }

/* Hero stats */
.cx-hero-stats {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cx-stat {
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.14);
  min-width: 110px;
  text-align: center;
}
.cx-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: #f8fafc;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.cx-stat span {
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(248,250,252,0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── Search Bar ── */
.cx-search-wrap {
  position: sticky; top: var(--nav-h); z-index: 50;
  padding: 0.8rem 5%;
  background: rgba(248,250,252,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.cx-search-bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15,23,42,0.04);
}
.cx-search-bar:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,99,235,0.1);
}
.cx-search-icon {
  padding: 0 0 0 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--dim);
}
.cx-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: none; outline: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  background: transparent;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.cx-search-input::placeholder { color: var(--dim); }
.cx-search-filter-btn {
  display: none; /* shown on mobile */
  align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  margin: 0.3rem 0.35rem 0.3rem 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--card2);
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cx-search-filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--border2); color: var(--text); }
.cx-search-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.colleges-count {
  font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.colleges-count strong { color: var(--text); }

/* ── Main Layout ── */
.cx-main { padding: 1.2rem 5% 3rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cx-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 310px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
}
.cx-filter-backdrop { display: none; }

/* ── Filter Sidebar ── */
.cx-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 66px);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(15,23,42,0.05), inset 0 1px 0 #fff;
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h) - 80px);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.cx-sidebar-head {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.cx-sidebar-kicker {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--orange); margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.cx-sidebar-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
}
.cx-sidebar-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
.cx-sidebar-close {
  display: none;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--card2);
  color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.cx-sidebar-close:hover { color: var(--text); background: var(--border); }

.cx-sidebar .filter-section {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(248,250,252,0.95), rgba(255,255,255,0.92));
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.9);
}
.cx-sidebar .filter-label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}
.cx-sidebar .filter-label strong { color: var(--text); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.cx-sidebar .filter-checks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.cx-sidebar .check-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text); cursor: pointer;
}
.cx-sidebar .check-item input {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  accent-color: var(--blue); cursor: pointer;
}
.cx-sidebar .check-count {
  margin-left: auto;
  padding: 0.18rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--card2);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.cx-sidebar input[type='range'] {
  width: 100%; accent-color: var(--blue);
}
.cx-sidebar .form-input,
.cx-sidebar .form-select {
  background: #fff; border-color: rgba(203,213,225,0.95);
  color: var(--text); font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* ── Active Filter Chips ── */
.cx-active-filters {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem; min-height: 1.5rem;
}
.active-filter-chip,
.active-filter-empty {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
}
.active-filter-chip {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text); font-weight: 700;
}
.active-filter-chip.accent {
  background: rgba(37,99,235,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.18);
  color: var(--blue);
}
.active-filter-empty {
  color: var(--muted);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border2);
}

/* ── College Grid ── */
.colleges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* ── Premium College Card ── */
.college-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15,23,42,0.04), 0 1px 3px rgba(15,23,42,0.03);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2,0.8,0.2,1);
}
.college-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15,23,42,0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(59,130,246,0.06);
}

/* Cover Image */
.cc-cover {
  position: relative;
  height: 180px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cc-cover::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%, rgba(15,23,42,0.75) 100%);
}
.cc-cover-badges {
  position: absolute; top: 0.85rem; left: 0.85rem; right: 0.85rem;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
}
.cc-cover-left { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.35rem; }
.cc-cover .badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.cc-cover .badge.badge-iit { color: #c2410c; }
.cc-cover .badge.badge-nit { color: #1d4ed8; }
.cc-cover .badge.badge-iiit { color: #6d28d9; }
.cc-cover .badge.badge-gfti { color: #0f766e; }
.cc-cover .badge.badge-state { color: #475569; }
.cc-rank-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #b45309;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
/* Logo circle overlapping cover */
.cc-logo-row {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-top: -30px;
  padding: 0 1.4rem;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.cc-logo {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cc-logo-fallback {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), var(--gold));
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem; color: #fff; font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cc-logo-info {
  padding-bottom: 0.2rem;
  min-width: 0;
}
.cc-logo-name {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.cc-logo-location {
  font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
}

/* Card without image fallback */
.cc-no-image {
  height: 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.06), rgba(13,148,136,0.04));
  position: relative;
}
.cc-no-image::after { display: none; }

/* Card Body */
.cc-body {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem 1.3rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.cc-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.cc-stat-box {
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.7);
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.college-card:hover .cc-stat-box {
  background: rgba(59,130,246,0.03);
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.12);
}
.cc-stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.cc-stat-val {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text); line-height: 1.2;
}

.cc-meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem;
}
.cc-meta-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(15,23,42,0.03);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
}

.cc-courses {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.9);
}
.cc-courses strong {
  color: var(--text); margin-right: 0.3rem;
}

.cc-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226,232,240,0.9);
}
.cc-footer-left {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
}
.cc-rating {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(245,158,11,0.08);
  color: #b45309;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800;
}
.cc-accredit {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(22,163,74,0.07);
  color: #15803d;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800;
}
.cc-compare-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.38rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--card2);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cc-compare-btn:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue); background: rgba(37,99,235,0.05); }
.cc-compare-btn.active {
  background: rgba(37,99,235,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(37,99,235,0.3);
  color: var(--blue);
}

.cc-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 800;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: gap 0.3s;
}
.college-card:hover .cc-cta { gap: 0.6rem; }

/* ── Skeleton Cards ── */
.cx-skeleton-card {
  border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden;
}
.cx-skel-img { height: 180px; }
.cx-skel-body { padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; }
.cx-skel-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 0.8rem; }

/* ── Empty State ── */
.explorer-empty {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.98), rgba(248,250,252,0.95));
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
}
.empty-state-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.empty-state-title { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.empty-state-desc { max-width: 48ch; margin: 0 auto 1.2rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── Floating Compare Bar ── */
.cx-compare-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 150;
  width: min(94vw, 720px);
  transition: bottom 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2,0.8,0.2,1);
}
.cx-compare-bar.visible { bottom: 1.2rem; }
.cx-compare-bar-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(15,23,42,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  color: #f8fafc;
}
.cx-compare-info {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cx-compare-info i { color: var(--teal); }
.cx-compare-pills {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.35rem;
  flex: 1; min-width: 0;
}
.cx-compare-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(248,250,252,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248,250,252,0.15);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(248,250,252,0.85);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.cx-compare-pill .remove-pill {
  cursor: pointer; opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.cx-compare-pill .remove-pill:hover { opacity: 1; }
.cx-compare-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cx-compare-actions .btn-ghost { color: rgba(248,250,252,0.6); border-color: rgba(248,250,252,0.15); }
.cx-compare-actions .btn-ghost:hover { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(248,250,252,0.3); }

/* ── SEO CONTENT BLOCK ── */
.colleges-seo {
  padding: 5rem 5% 4rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.colleges-seo-inner {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3.5rem;
}
.colleges-seo-hero {
  text-align: center; padding: 3rem 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,107,53,0.06), rgba(0,229,170,0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 24px;
}
.colleges-seo-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(0,229,170,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(0,229,170,0.25);
  color: var(--teal); padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 100px; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.colleges-seo-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -1px; line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem; color: var(--text);
}
.colleges-seo-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7;
}
.colleges-seo-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.4rem;
}
.colleges-seo-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px; padding: 1.6rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.colleges-seo-card:hover { border-color: var(--border2); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.colleges-seo-card-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,107,53,0.15), rgba(255,217,61,0.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,107,53,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--orange); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.colleges-seo-card h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.colleges-seo-card p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.colleges-seo-faq-title { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.5px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: var(--text); }
.colleges-seo-faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
.colleges-seo-faq-item { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px; padding: 1.4rem; transition: border-color 0.2s; }
.colleges-seo-faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--border2); }
.colleges-seo-faq-item h4 { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.5rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.colleges-seo-faq-item h4 i { color: var(--orange); font-size: 0.7rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.colleges-seo-faq-item p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.colleges-seo-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; padding: 2rem 2.5rem; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,107,53,0.08), rgba(255,217,61,0.05)); border: 1px solid rgba(255,107,53,0.2); border-radius: 20px; }
.colleges-seo-cta h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; letter-spacing: -0.3px; }
.colleges-seo-cta p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 480px; }
.colleges-seo-cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ═══ RESPONSIVE ═══ */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .cx-hero-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cx-hero-stats { width: 100%; justify-content: flex-start; }
  .cx-layout { grid-template-columns: 280px minmax(0, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cx-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cx-search-filter-btn { display: inline-flex; }

  .cx-filter-backdrop {
    display: block; position: fixed; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15,23,42,0.42);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease; z-index: 290;
  }
  .cx-filter-backdrop.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

  .cx-sidebar {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: min(92vw, 380px); max-width: 380px;
    border-radius: 0 20px 20px 0;
    border-left: none; border-top: none; border-bottom: none;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateX(-104%);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 300;
    max-height: none;
  }
  .cx-sidebar.show { transform: translateX(0); }
  .cx-sidebar-close { display: inline-flex; }
  body.filter-panel-open { overflow: hidden; }

  .colleges-seo-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .colleges-seo-faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .colleges-seo-cta { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .colleges-seo-cta-btns { justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

  .cx-compare-bar-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }
  .cx-compare-info { width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .cx-hero { padding: 2rem 4% 1.5rem; }
  .cx-main { padding-left: 4%; padding-right: 4%; }
  .cx-search-wrap { padding: 0.6rem 4%; }
  .cx-hero-stats { gap: 0.6rem; }
  .cx-stat { min-width: 0; flex: 1; padding: 0.8rem; }
  .cx-stat strong { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .colleges-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; }
  .cc-cover { height: 150px; }
  .colleges-seo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .colleges-seo-hero { padding: 2rem 1.2rem; }
  .colleges-seo { padding: 3rem 5% 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .cx-hero-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .cx-hero-presets { gap: 0.45rem; }
  .cx-preset { flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 0.45rem); justify-content: center; font-size: 0.76rem; padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem; }
  .cc-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cc-body { padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem 1.1rem; }
  .cc-logo-row { padding: 0 1.1rem; }
}