diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/cbt-dpp/[id]/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/cbt-dpp/[id]/page.tsx
index 2249042..d96f2d8 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/cbt-dpp/[id]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/cbt-dpp/[id]/page.tsx
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ export default function AIComCBTDPPPage() {
   return (
     <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-6 max-w-6xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
       {/* Top Header */}
-      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center justify-between gap-4 bg-secondary/20 border border-border p-6 rounded-3xl backdrop-blur-xl animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center justify-between gap-4 bg-secondary/20 border border-border p-6 rounded-3xl backdrop-blur-xl">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
           <Link href="/dashboard/dpp">
             <Button variant="outline" size="icon" className="rounded-xl border-border hover:bg-secondary">
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ export default function AIComCBTDPPPage() {
       )}
 
       {/* Main CBT Grid */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-6 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-6">
         {/* Question Area */}
         <div className="lg:col-span-3">
           <Card className="border-border bg-background/80 backdrop-blur-xl p-6 rounded-3xl shadow-xl space-y-6">
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/cbt-dpp/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/cbt-dpp/page.tsx
index ba4fd91..8195a82 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/cbt-dpp/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/cbt-dpp/page.tsx
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ export default function DPPPage() {
         </Button>
       </div>
 
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
         {loading ? (
           <div className="col-span-2 text-center py-12 text-muted-foreground">Loading AI-generated DPPs...</div>
         ) : filteredDpps.length === 0 ? (
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/college-predictor/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/college-predictor/page.tsx
index d54ab50..7c5eda3 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/college-predictor/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/college-predictor/page.tsx
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ export default function CollegePredictorPage() {
   return (
     <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
       {/* Page Header */}
-      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
           <div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ export default function CollegePredictorPage() {
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
         {/* Left Box: Graph */}
         <Card className="col-span-1 lg:col-span-2 border-border shadow-sm bg-background">
           <CardHeader>
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/heatmap/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/heatmap/page.tsx
index 8b7dce6..df2a614 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/heatmap/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/heatmap/page.tsx
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ export default function HeatmapPage() {
   return (
     <div className="p-6 md:p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-8 min-h-screen">
       {/* Page Header */}
-      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
           <div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ export default function HeatmapPage() {
       </div>
 
       {/* KPI Strip */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
         {summaryStats.map((kpi) => (
           <Card key={kpi.label} className={`rounded-2xl border ${kpi.color} hover:scale-[1.02] transition-transform`}>
             <CardContent className="p-5 flex flex-col gap-2">
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ export default function HeatmapPage() {
       </div>
 
       {/* Legend / Guidance Row */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-4 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
         {[
           { label: "Critical (> 50%)", color: "bg-red-500/20 border-red-500/30 text-red-400", dot: "bg-red-500", desc: "Immediate revision needed" },
           { label: "Warning (30–50%)", color: "bg-amber-500/20 border-amber-500/30 text-amber-400", dot: "bg-amber-500", desc: "Focus on these next" },
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ export default function HeatmapPage() {
       </div>
 
       {/* Main 2-col layout */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8 animate-section animate-section-3">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
         {/* Heatmap — takes 2/3 */}
         <div className="lg:col-span-2 space-y-3">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm font-black uppercase tracking-wider text-muted-foreground">
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/page.tsx
index fe5cdfa..0547043 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/page.tsx
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ export default function AICoachDashboard() {
     <div className="p-6 max-w-6xl mx-auto space-y-8">
 
       {/* ── METRICS BAR ── */}
-      <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-end gap-2 pt-2 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-end gap-2 pt-2">
         <div className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 bg-yellow-500/10 text-yellow-500 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-xl text-xs font-bold border border-yellow-500/20">
           <Flame size={14} className="fill-yellow-500" />
           {user?.streak_count || 1}-Day Streak
@@ -108,10 +108,10 @@ export default function AICoachDashboard() {
       </div>
 
       {/* ── DAILY CHALLENGE BANNER ── */}
-      <div className="animate-section animate-section-2"><DailyChallengeBanner /></div>
+      <div className=""><DailyChallengeBanner /></div>
 
       {/* ── QUICK STATS ── */}
-      <section className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-5 gap-4 animate-section animate-section-3">
+      <section className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-5 gap-4">
         {[
           { label: "Questions Solved", value: questionsSolved, color: "text-[var(--cyan-ai)]", bg: "bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)]", border: "border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)]", icon: <FileText size={32} /> },
           { label: "Overall Accuracy", value: overallAccuracy, color: "text-amber-500", bg: "bg-amber-500/5", border: "border-amber-500/20", icon: <Target size={32} /> },
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ export default function AICoachDashboard() {
       </section>
 
       {/* ── PREDICTIVE INTELLIGENCE ROW ── */}
-      <section className="mt-10 animate-section animate-section-4">
+      <section className="mt-10">
         <div className="flex items-center justify-between gap-3 mb-6">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-base md:text-lg font-black uppercase tracking-widest text-[var(--cyan-ai)]">
             <Zap size={20} />
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ export default function AICoachDashboard() {
 
 
       {/* ── HEATMAP / STUDY PLAN / WEEKLY REPORT ── */}
-      <section className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-8 pt-10 border-t border-border animate-section animate-section-5">
+      <section className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-8 pt-10 border-t border-border">
         <div>
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
             <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-base font-extrabold">
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/readiness/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/readiness/page.tsx
index 3993897..e248492 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/readiness/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/readiness/page.tsx
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ export default function ReadinessPage() {
   return (
     <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
       {/* Page Header */}
-      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
           <div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ export default function ReadinessPage() {
       </div>
 
       {/* KPI Strip */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
         {[
           { label: "Overall Score", value: isDemo ? "72 / 100" : "0 / 100", trend: isDemo ? "+5 this week" : "Baseline", trendUp: true, icon: <Gauge size={20} className="text-[var(--cyan-ai)]" /> },
           { label: "Accuracy Rate", value: isDemo ? "88%" : "0%", trend: isDemo ? "+3% vs last week" : "0 attempts", trendUp: isDemo, icon: <Target size={20} className="text-amber-400" /> },
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ export default function ReadinessPage() {
         ))}
       </div>
 
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
         <div className="lg:col-span-2 space-y-8">
           {/* Readiness Score Card */}
           <Card className="p-6 bg-secondary/10 border-border/60 rounded-3xl">
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/strategy/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/strategy/page.tsx
index 51f30e7..05dff3a 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/strategy/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/strategy/page.tsx
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ export default function StrategyPage() {
   return (
     <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
       {/* Page Header */}
-      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
           <div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ export default function StrategyPage() {
       </div>
 
       {/* KPI Strip */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
         {[
           { label: "Time Per Question", value: isDemo ? "45 sec" : "-- sec", note: isDemo ? "Target: 38 sec" : "Not calibrated", icon: <Clock size={18} className="text-red-400" />, color: "border-red-400/20 bg-red-400/5" },
           { label: "Negative Marks Lost", value: isDemo ? "-29" : "0", note: isDemo ? "Last mock test" : "0 negative marks", icon: <AlertTriangle size={18} className="text-amber-400" />, color: "border-amber-400/20 bg-amber-400/5" },
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ export default function StrategyPage() {
       </div>
 
       {/* Main Cards Row */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
         <div className="space-y-3">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm font-black uppercase tracking-wider text-muted-foreground">
             <Target size={16} className="text-[var(--cyan-ai)]" />
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ export default function StrategyPage() {
           <Lightbulb size={20} className="text-yellow-400" />
           <h3 className="text-base font-black tracking-tight">AI Strategy Recommendations</h3>
         </div>
-        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-4 animate-section animate-section-3">
+        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
           {[
             { tip: "Start with Chemistry (highest accuracy) to build momentum and bank easy marks in the first 40 minutes.", color: "text-green-400", label: "Opening Strategy" },
             { tip: "Attempt Physics only if you are 80%+ confident per question. Otherwise, mark and skip — recover in last 10 min buffer.", color: "text-red-400", label: "Physics Guard" },
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/study-plan/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/study-plan/page.tsx
index 2522efc..3e11ccd 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/study-plan/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/study-plan/page.tsx
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ export default function StudyPlanPage() {
   return (
     <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
       {/* Page Header */}
-      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
           <div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ export default function StudyPlanPage() {
       </div>
 
       {/* KPI Strip */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
         {[
           { label: "Tasks Today", value: isDemo ? "5" : "3", sub: isDemo ? "2 completed" : "0 completed", icon: <CheckCircle2 size={18} className="text-green-400" />, color: "border-green-400/20 bg-green-400/5" },
           { label: "Study Hours Today", value: isDemo ? "3.8 hrs" : "0.0 hrs", sub: "Target: 5 hrs", icon: <Clock size={18} className="text-[var(--cyan-ai)]" />, color: "border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)] bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)]" },
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ export default function StudyPlanPage() {
         ))}
       </div>
 
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8 animate-section animate-section-3">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
         <div className="lg:col-span-2 space-y-8">
           {/* Today's Schedule */}
           <div className="space-y-3">
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/time-optimization/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/time-optimization/page.tsx
index 3893d03..90c1713 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/time-optimization/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/time-optimization/page.tsx
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ export default function TimeOptimizationPage() {
   return (
     <div className="p-6 md:p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-8 min-h-screen">
       {/* Page Header */}
-      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
           <div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ export default function TimeOptimizationPage() {
       </div>
 
       {/* KPI Strip */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
         {[
           { label: "Peak Efficiency", value: isDemo ? "95%" : "--", sub: isDemo ? "2–5 PM window" : "Calibrating", color: "border-yellow-400/20 bg-yellow-400/5", icon: <Sun size={18} className="text-yellow-400" /> },
           { label: "Study Hrs Today", value: isDemo ? "3.8 h" : "0.0 h", sub: "Target: 6 h", color: "border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)] bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)]", icon: <Clock size={18} className="text-[var(--cyan-ai)]" /> },
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ export default function TimeOptimizationPage() {
         ))}
       </div>
 
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
         {/* Chart — 2/3 */}
         <div className="lg:col-span-2 space-y-4">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm font-black uppercase tracking-wider text-muted-foreground">
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/tutor/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/tutor/page.tsx
index a09b833..433caa9 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/tutor/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/tutor/page.tsx
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import { BrainCircuit, Sparkles } from "lucide-react"
 export default function TutorChatPage() {
   return (
     <div className="h-[calc(100vh-100px)] w-full flex flex-col pt-4 max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 gap-4">
-      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-4">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
           <div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ export default function TutorChatPage() {
           </div>
         </div>
       </div>
-      <div className="flex-1 rounded-3xl overflow-hidden border border-border/50 shadow-xl bg-background flex flex-col h-full animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="flex-1 rounded-3xl overflow-hidden border border-border/50 shadow-xl bg-background flex flex-col h-full">
         <TutorChat />
       </div>
     </div>
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/weekly-progress/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/weekly-progress/page.tsx
index 3527dcd..4c70eb6 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/weekly-progress/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/weekly-progress/page.tsx
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ export default function WeeklyProgressPage() {
   return (
     <div className="p-6 md:p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-8 min-h-screen">
       {/* Page Header */}
-      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
           <div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ export default function WeeklyProgressPage() {
       </div>
 
       {/* KPI Stats Row */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
         {stats.map((stat) => (
           <Card key={stat.label} className="bg-secondary/20 border-border/60 rounded-2xl">
             <CardContent className="p-4">
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ export default function WeeklyProgressPage() {
       </div>
 
       {/* Main Content Grid */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
         {/* Weekly Bar Chart */}
         <div className="lg:col-span-2 space-y-4">
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/analytics/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/analytics/page.tsx
index 06485fb..87828b4 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/analytics/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/analytics/page.tsx
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ export default function AnalyticsPage() {
   return (
     <PremiumGate featureKey="detailed-performance-analytics">
       <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
-        <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+        <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4">
           <div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
               <span className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-yellow-50 dark:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-yellow-300/60 dark:border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)]">
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ export default function AnalyticsPage() {
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
         <Card className="col-span-1 lg:col-span-2 border-border shadow-sm bg-background">
           <CardHeader>
             <CardTitle className="flex items-center gap-2"><LineChartIcon className="text-[var(--cyan-ai)]" size={20} /> Projected Score Trajectory</CardTitle>
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/cbt/history/[attemptId]/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/cbt/history/[attemptId]/page.tsx
index 0a85afb..92d2909 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/cbt/history/[attemptId]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/cbt/history/[attemptId]/page.tsx
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ export default function AttemptHistoryPage({ params }: { params: Promise<{ attem
         <ArrowLeft size={16} className="mr-2" /> {test?.type === 'DPS' ? 'Back to PrepPilot AI' : 'Back to Tests'}
       </Link>
       
-      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-8 mb-10 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-8 mb-10">
         <div className="flex-1">
           <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight mb-2">{test?.title || 'Practice Test'} Solutions</h1>
           <p className="text-muted-foreground">Review your performance, detailed solutions, and identify your weak spots.</p>
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ export default function AttemptHistoryPage({ params }: { params: Promise<{ attem
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <div className="space-y-6 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="space-y-6">
         <h2 className="text-xl font-bold border-b border-border pb-2">Answer Key & Explanations</h2>
         
         {attempt.answers.map((ans: any, idx: number) => {
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/cbt/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/cbt/page.tsx
index 893c7d4..ca06c64 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/cbt/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/cbt/page.tsx
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ export default function CBTPage() {
   return (
     <>
       <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
-        <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+        <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4">
         <div>
           <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
             <span className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-yellow-50 dark:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-yellow-300/60 dark:border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)]">
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ export default function CBTPage() {
 
 
 
-      <div className="space-y-6 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="space-y-6">
         <h2 className="text-xl font-bold border-b border-border pb-2 flex items-center gap-2">
           <Clock size={20} className="text-[var(--cyan-ai)]" /> Upcoming & Active Exams
         </h2>
@@ -334,7 +334,7 @@ export default function CBTPage() {
         })()}
       </div>
 
-      <div className="space-y-6 pt-8 animate-section animate-section-3">
+      <div className="space-y-6 pt-8">
         <h2 className="text-xl font-bold border-b border-border pb-2 flex items-center gap-2">
           <Activity size={20} className="text-muted-foreground" /> Past Attempts
         </h2>
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/community/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/community/page.tsx
index 6174324..9ad2260 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/community/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/community/page.tsx
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ export default function CommunityPage() {
   if (!hasAccessTo("doubt-resolution-community") && !isDemo) {
     return (
       <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
-        <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+        <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4">
           <div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
               <span className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-yellow-50 dark:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-yellow-300/60 dark:border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)]">
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ export default function CommunityPage() {
             </p>
           </div>
         </div>
-        <div className="p-12 text-center max-w-2xl mx-auto bg-secondary/20 border border-border rounded-3xl space-y-6 animate-section animate-section-2">
+        <div className="p-12 text-center max-w-2xl mx-auto bg-secondary/20 border border-border rounded-3xl space-y-6">
           <div className="size-20 rounded-full bg-red-500/10 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto text-red-500">
             <Lock size={40} />
           </div>
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ export default function CommunityPage() {
 
   return (
     <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
-      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-between items-start md:items-end gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-between items-start md:items-end gap-4">
         <div>
           <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
             <span className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-yellow-50 dark:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-yellow-300/60 dark:border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)]">
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ export default function CommunityPage() {
         </button>
       </div>
 
-      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-4 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-4">
         <div className="relative flex-1">
           <div className="absolute inset-y-0 left-0 pl-3 flex items-center pointer-events-none">
             <Search size={18} className="text-muted-foreground" />
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ export default function CommunityPage() {
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <div className="space-y-4 animate-section animate-section-3">
+      <div className="space-y-4">
         {loading ? (
           <div className="text-center py-12 text-muted-foreground animate-pulse">Loading doubts...</div>
         ) : (<>{filteredDoubts.map((doubt) => (
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/dpp/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/dpp/page.tsx
index 1df29d8..e433d1e 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/dpp/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/dpp/page.tsx
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ export default function AIDailyPracticePage() {
   return (
     <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-6 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
       {/* Page Header */}
-      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
           <div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ export default function AIDailyPracticePage() {
       </div>
 
       {/* Calendar Filter & Controller Bar */}
-      <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row justify-between items-start sm:items-center gap-4 border-b border-border pb-6 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row justify-between items-start sm:items-center gap-4 border-b border-border pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-3 flex-wrap">
           <CalendarFilter
             selectedDate={dateFilter}
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ export default function AIDailyPracticePage() {
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4 animate-section animate-section-3">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
         {loading ? (
           <div className="col-span-2 text-center py-12 text-muted-foreground">Loading AI-generated DPPs...</div>
         ) : filteredDpps.length === 0 ? (
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/layout.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/layout.tsx
index f718be5..864164d 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/layout.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/layout.tsx
@@ -430,7 +430,7 @@ export default function DashboardLayout({ children }: { children: ReactNode }) {
 
         {/* Scrollable page body */}
         <main className="flex-1 overflow-y-auto relative bg-background/50">
-          <div key={pathname} className="w-full h-full animate-page-enter">
+          <div className="w-full h-full">
             {children}
           </div>
         </main>
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/leaderboard/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/leaderboard/page.tsx
index 91982d3..fa8c3ca 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/leaderboard/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/leaderboard/page.tsx
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ export default function LeaderboardPage() {
 
   return (
     <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
-      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-between items-start md:items-end gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row justify-between items-start md:items-end gap-4">
         <div>
           <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
             <span className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-yellow-50 dark:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-yellow-300/60 dark:border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)]">
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ export default function LeaderboardPage() {
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
         <div className="lg:col-span-2 space-y-4">
           <div className="flex justify-between items-center bg-card border border-border rounded-xl p-4 shadow-sm sticky top-0 z-10 backdrop-blur-md bg-opacity-90">
             <span className="text-sm font-bold text-muted-foreground w-12 text-center">RANK</span>
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/materials/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/materials/page.tsx
index b223882..6ffbf60 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/materials/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/materials/page.tsx
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ export default function MaterialsPage() {
 
   return (
     <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
-      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4">
         <div>
           <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
             <span className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-yellow-50 dark:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-yellow-300/60 dark:border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)]">
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ export default function MaterialsPage() {
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-4 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
         {folders.map((folder, i) => (
           <Card key={i} className="hover:bg-secondary/50 cursor-pointer transition-colors border-border shadow-none">
             <CardContent className="p-6">
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ export default function MaterialsPage() {
         ))}
       </div>
 
-      <div className="pt-6 animate-section animate-section-3">
+      <div className="pt-6">
         <h2 className="text-xl font-bold border-b border-border pb-2 mb-4 flex items-center justify-between">
           <span>Recently Accessed Study Notes</span>
           <span className="text-xs font-normal text-muted-foreground">Click any PDF to launch fullscreen reader</span>
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/page.tsx
index fdf58ee..ef45558 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/page.tsx
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
     <div className="p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-8">
 
       {/* Page Header */}
-      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4">
         <div>
           <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
             <span className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-yellow-50 dark:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-yellow-300/60 dark:border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)]">
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
       </div>
 
       {/* KPI Stat Cards */}
-      <div ref={progressRef} className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div ref={progressRef} className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
         {/* Today's Score */}
         <Card className="border-border shadow-sm">
           <CardContent className="p-5 flex flex-col items-center text-center">
@@ -240,7 +240,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
       </div>
 
       {/* Tests & DPPs Grid */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-8 animate-section animate-section-3">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-8">
         {/* Dynamic DPP Modules */}
         <section>
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-5">
@@ -347,7 +347,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
       </div>
       
       {/* AI Intelligence Grid */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-8 animate-section animate-section-4">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-8">
         <div>
           <AdaptiveStudyPlan />
         </div>
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/progress/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/progress/page.tsx
index 9dd3571..29fb465 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/progress/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/progress/page.tsx
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ export default function ProgressTrackerPage() {
   if (!hasAccessTo("chapter-wise-progress-tracking") && !isDemo) {
     return (
       <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
-        <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+        <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4">
           <div>
             <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
               <span className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-yellow-50 dark:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-yellow-300/60 dark:border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)]">
@@ -270,7 +270,7 @@ export default function ProgressTrackerPage() {
             </p>
           </div>
         </div>
-        <div className="p-12 text-center max-w-2xl mx-auto bg-secondary/20 border border-border rounded-3xl space-y-6 animate-section animate-section-2">
+        <div className="p-12 text-center max-w-2xl mx-auto bg-secondary/20 border border-border rounded-3xl space-y-6">
           <div className="size-20 rounded-full bg-red-500/10 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto text-red-500">
             <Lock size={40} />
           </div>
@@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ export default function ProgressTrackerPage() {
   return (
     
       <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
-        <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+        <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4">
           <div>
           <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
             <span className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-yellow-50 dark:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-yellow-300/60 dark:border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)]">
@@ -313,7 +313,7 @@ export default function ProgressTrackerPage() {
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <div className={`grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 ${subjects.length >= 4 ? 'lg:grid-cols-4' : 'md:grid-cols-3'} gap-6 mb-8 animate-section animate-section-2`}>
+      <div className={`grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 ${subjects.length >= 4 ? 'lg:grid-cols-4' : 'md:grid-cols-3'} gap-6 mb-8`}>
         {subjects.map((sub, i) => (
           <Card key={i} className="border-border shadow-sm">
             <CardContent className="p-6 text-center">
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@ export default function ProgressTrackerPage() {
         ))}
       </div>
 
-      <div className="space-y-6 animate-section animate-section-3">
+      <div className="space-y-6">
         {subjects.map((subject, subIndex) => (
           <Card key={subIndex} className="border-border shadow-sm overflow-hidden">
             <CardHeader className="bg-secondary/30 pb-4 border-b border-border">
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/rank-predictor/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/rank-predictor/page.tsx
index cae95fc..fd194e9 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/rank-predictor/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/rank-predictor/page.tsx
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ export default function RankPredictorPage() {
     <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
       
       {/* Header */}
-      <div className="text-center max-w-3xl mx-auto space-y-3 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="text-center max-w-3xl mx-auto space-y-3">
         <div className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-1.5 bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] text-[var(--cyan-ai)] rounded-full border border-[var(--cyan-ai-30)] text-xs font-black tracking-widest uppercase shadow-[0_0_15px_rgba(12,96,96,0.15)]">
           <Sparkles size={14} /> AI Neural Prediction Engine
         </div>
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ export default function RankPredictorPage() {
       </div>
 
       {/* Main Grid */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
         
         {/* Left Interactive Simulator */}
         <div className="lg:col-span-2 space-y-6">
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/settings/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/settings/page.tsx
index e2707fe..d6b3a8d 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/settings/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/settings/page.tsx
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ export default function SettingsPage() {
 
   return (
     <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
-      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4">
         <div>
           <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
             <span className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-yellow-50 dark:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-yellow-300/60 dark:border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)]">
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ export default function SettingsPage() {
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-8 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
         {/* Profile photo upload tile */}
         <Card className="border-border bg-background shadow-sm md:col-span-1 h-fit">
           <CardHeader>
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/settings/password/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/settings/password/page.tsx
index 5c01ac4..6cc66ae 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/settings/password/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/settings/password/page.tsx
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ export default function PasswordPage() {
 
   return (
     <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-3xl mx-auto">
-      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4">
         <div>
           <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
             <span className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-purple-50 dark:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-purple-300/60 dark:border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)]">
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ export default function PasswordPage() {
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <Card className="border-border bg-background shadow-sm animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <Card className="border-border bg-background shadow-sm">
         <CardHeader>
           <CardTitle>Change Password</CardTitle>
           <CardDescription>Update your account password</CardDescription>
diff --git a/src/app/dashboard/streaks/page.tsx b/src/app/dashboard/streaks/page.tsx
index 86879d8..b026002 100644
--- a/src/app/dashboard/streaks/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/dashboard/streaks/page.tsx
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ export default function StreaksPage() {
 
   return (
     <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
-      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4 animate-section animate-section-1">
+      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4">
         <div>
           <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-1">
             <span className="p-2.5 rounded-xl bg-yellow-50 dark:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-yellow-300/60 dark:border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)]">
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ export default function StreaksPage() {
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6 animate-section animate-section-2">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
         <Card className="bg-gradient-to-br from-orange-500/20 to-rose-500/5 border-orange-500/30">
           <CardContent className="p-8 flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-center h-full">
             <Flame size={64} className="text-orange-500 mb-4 animate-pulse" />
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ export default function StreaksPage() {
         </Card>
       </div>
 
-      <div className="pt-8 animate-section animate-section-3">
+      <div className="pt-8">
         <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold mb-6 flex items-center gap-2"><Gift className="text-[var(--cyan-ai)]" /> Streak Rewards</h2>
         <div className="space-y-4">
           {rewards.map((reward, i) => (
diff --git a/src/app/globals.css b/src/app/globals.css
index fa20cba..da6ff3f 100644
--- a/src/app/globals.css
+++ b/src/app/globals.css
@@ -121,21 +121,20 @@ body {
     text-wrap: balance;
   }
 
-  /* ─── Uniform staggered subtle page & section entry animations ─── */
-  .animate-page-enter {
-    animation: pageFadeIn 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
+  /* ─── Intro/opening animations removed for rock-solid instant page display ─── */
+  .animate-page-enter,
+  .animate-section,
+  .animate-section-1,
+  .animate-section-2,
+  .animate-section-3,
+  .animate-section-4,
+  .animate-section-5,
+  .animate-section-6 {
+    animation: none !important;
+    opacity: 1 !important;
+    transform: none !important;
   }
 
-  .animate-section {
-    animation: sectionFadeUp 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
-  }
-  .animate-section-1 { animation-delay: 0ms; }
-  .animate-section-2 { animation-delay: 50ms; }
-  .animate-section-3 { animation-delay: 100ms; }
-  .animate-section-4 { animation-delay: 150ms; }
-  .animate-section-5 { animation-delay: 200ms; }
-  .animate-section-6 { animation-delay: 250ms; }
-
 
   
   .bg-grid {
@@ -191,23 +190,3 @@ body {
   background: var(--muted-foreground);
 }
 
-@keyframes pageFadeIn {
-  from {
-    opacity: 0;
-  }
-  to {
-    opacity: 1;
-  }
-}
-
-@keyframes sectionFadeUp {
-  from {
-    opacity: 0;
-    transform: translateY(8px);
-  }
-  to {
-    opacity: 1;
-    transform: translateY(0);
-  }
-}
-
diff --git a/src/components/PremiumGate.tsx b/src/components/PremiumGate.tsx
index 7e98faa..11e45b7 100644
--- a/src/components/PremiumGate.tsx
+++ b/src/components/PremiumGate.tsx
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ export function PremiumGate({ featureKey, children }: PremiumGateProps) {
   const { hasAccessTo, loading, user } = useActiveUser();
 
   // Allow children to render immediately without a blocking center spinner
-  // so that page entry animations (animate-section) execute smoothly on route transition.
+  // so that pages mount instantly on route transition.
   if (loading || !user) {
     return <>{children}</>;
   }