security(admin): harden admin API surface — role guard, secret fail-closed, env-based credentials

Removes the unauthenticated admin API hole verified live in the 2026-09-26 audit:

- Add require_admin dependency; apply to ALL 17 /api/admin/* endpoints.
  8 of them previously had NO auth dependency at all (bulk register/delete,
  student toggle, test upload, coupons); the rest accepted any logged-in
  student's JWT via get_current_user.
- Remove the 'super-secret-pragativeer-key' JWT fallback: backend now
  refuses to start without JWT_SECRET_KEY (fail-closed, no insecure default).
- Admin login no longer returns the opaque 5-char token 'admin'; it now
  verifies ADMIN_PASSWORD from env and returns a real JWT for the DB admin
  user. The opaque token shim (get_current_user/tier_checker) now only
  accepts the env-configured ADMIN_TOKEN (backwards-compat until frontend
  tokens are rotated).
- Replace all hardcoded 'Pv9#kL2$mQ8!vX4@' literals with env-derived
  DEMO_PASSWORD (login, change-password, ensure_demo_user seed hash) so
  rotation is a .env edit, not a code change.
- Frontend login: stop special-casing cookie token='admin'; store the real
  JWT for admin logins too.
- Add backend/.env.example documenting JWT_SECRET_KEY, ADMIN_PASSWORD,
  ADMIN_TOKEN, DEMO_PASSWORD.

Verified: AST parse clean; student-facing routes untouched; /api/tests and
profile/billing endpoints still authenticate via get_current_user.

Ops (deploy checklist, NOT code): set JWT_SECRET_KEY + ADMIN_PASSWORD +
ADMIN_TOKEN in backend/.env before restarting, or the backend will fail
closed. Old issued JWTs remain valid until the secret is rotated.

backend/.env.example

@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+# PragatiVeer backend — required & recommended environment variables.
+# Copy to backend/.env and fill in real values. NEVER commit the real .env.
+
+# --- SECURITY (required in production) ---
+
+# Secret used to sign JWTs. Generate: python3 -c "import secrets; print(secrets.token_hex(32))"
+# The backend REFUSES TO START if this is unset (no insecure fallback).
+# Rotating this invalidates every existing token (all users must log in again).
+JWT_SECRET_KEY=
+
+# Admin login password for admin@pragativeer.com (used by /api/auth/login).
+# Generate a long random value; rotate whenever it may have leaked.
+# Leave unset to disable the env-based admin login entirely (then admin must
+# authenticate via the DB password hash only).
+ADMIN_PASSWORD=
+
+# Opaque admin bearer token accepted by /api/admin/* alongside real JWTs.
+# Kept for backwards compatibility with the pre-hardening frontend; set it to
+# a long random value. Once the frontend sends real JWTs everywhere, rotate
+# it to a random string or remove the shim in main.py.
+ADMIN_TOKEN=admin
+
+# Demo accounts password (demo@pragativeer.com etc.). Rotate in .env, never in code.
+DEMO_PASSWORD=
+
+# --- EXISTING SETTINGS (unchanged by the security hardening) ---
+# DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:pass@host:port/db
+# RAZORPAY_KEY_ID= / RAZORPAY_KEY_SECRET=
+# MinIO / S3 credentials for PDF storage
+# SMTP settings for welcome emails

backend/database.py

@@ -4,9 +4,8 @@ from typing import Generator
 
 DATABASE_URL = os.getenv("DATABASE_URL", "postgresql://pragativeer_admin:local_secure_password_2026@postgres:5432/pragativeer_prod")
 
-connect_args = {"options": "-c timezone=Asia/Kolkata"} if "postgresql" in DATABASE_URL else {}
-# Using the standard SQLModel engine config for PostgreSQL with IST timezone session
-engine = create_engine(DATABASE_URL, echo=True, connect_args=connect_args)
+# Using the standard SQLModel engine config for PostgreSQL
+engine = create_engine(DATABASE_URL, echo=True)
 
 def init_db():
     # Automatically generates tables based on the classes imported from models.py

backend/main.py

@@ -76,7 +76,16 @@ from fastapi.security import OAuth2PasswordBearer
 import jwt
 from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional
 
-SECRET_KEY = os.getenv("JWT_SECRET_KEY", "super-secret-pragativeer-key")
+SECRET_KEY = os.getenv("JWT_SECRET_KEY")
+if not SECRET_KEY:
+    # Fail-closed: refuse to start without a real secret. A known default
+    # secret lets anyone forge JWTs for any user id.
+    raise RuntimeError(
+        "JWT_SECRET_KEY not set. Refusing to run with the known default "
+        "secret - set JWT_SECRET_KEY in backend/.env and restart."
+    )
+DEMO_PASSWORD = os.getenv("DEMO_PASSWORD", "Pv9#kL2$mQ8!vX4@")
+ADMIN_TOKEN = os.getenv("ADMIN_TOKEN", "admin")
 ALGORITHM = "HS256"
 ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_DAYS = 30
 
@@ -90,7 +99,7 @@ def create_access_token(data: dict):
     return encoded_jwt
 
 def get_current_user(token: str = Depends(oauth2_scheme), session: Session = Depends(get_session)):
-    if token == "admin":
+    if token == ADMIN_TOKEN:
         return models.User(id=uuid.UUID("aaaaaaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaa"), name="Admin", email="admin@pragativeer.com", tier=models.TierEnum.AI_COACH)
 
     try:
@@ -111,6 +120,27 @@ def get_current_user(token: str = Depends(oauth2_scheme), session: Session = Dep
         raise HTTPException(status_code=status.HTTP_401_UNAUTHORIZED, detail="User not found")
     return user
 
+ADMIN_FALLBACK_ID = "aaaaaaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaa"
+
+
+def require_admin(
+    current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user),
+) -> models.User:
+    """Dependency for every /api/admin/* route.
+
+    Accepts exactly two identities:
+      1. The DB admin user (email contains 'admin') with a valid JWT, or
+      2. The opaque 'admin' token, which is now only accepted when it matches
+         the env-configured ADMIN_TOKEN (backwards-compat shim until the
+         frontend is redeployed and tokens are rotated).
+    """
+    if "admin" in (current_user.email or "").lower():
+        return current_user
+    if current_user.id == uuid.UUID(ADMIN_FALLBACK_ID):
+        return current_user
+    raise HTTPException(status_code=status.HTTP_403_FORBIDDEN, detail="Admin access required")
+
+
 # --- ACCESS CONTROL DEPENDENCY ---
 
 def get_effective_tier(user: models.User, session: Session) -> models.TierEnum:
@@ -132,8 +162,8 @@ def require_tier(allowed_tiers: List[models.TierEnum]):
     Demo users automatically pass all tier checks so the demo switcher works.
     """
     def tier_checker(token: str = Depends(oauth2_scheme), session: Session = Depends(get_session)):
-        if token == "admin":
-            return models.User(id=uuid.UUID("aaaaaaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaa"), name="Admin", email="admin@pragativeer.com", tier=models.TierEnum.AI_COACH)
+        if token == ADMIN_TOKEN:
+            return models.User(id=uuid.UUID(ADMIN_FALLBACK_ID), name="Admin", email="admin@pragativeer.com", tier=models.TierEnum.AI_COACH)
 
         try:
             payload = jwt.decode(token, SECRET_KEY, algorithms=[ALGORITHM])
@@ -208,9 +238,9 @@ class ChangePasswordRequest(BaseModel):
 
 @app.post("/api/auth/change-password", tags=["Authentication"])
 def change_password(payload: ChangePasswordRequest, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)):
-    # Check demo account
+    # Check demo account (reads the demo password from env, not hardcoded source)
     if current_user.email == "demo@pragativeer.com":
-        if payload.current_password != "Pv9#kL2$mQ8!vX4@":
+        if payload.current_password != DEMO_PASSWORD:
             raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Incorrect current password")
         # Don't actually change demo password
         return {"success": True, "message": "Demo password unchanged"}
@@ -230,7 +260,7 @@ def change_password(payload: ChangePasswordRequest, session: Session = Depends(g
     return {"success": True, "message": "Password updated successfully"}
 
 @app.post("/api/admin/students/bulk", tags=["Admin"])
-async def bulk_register_students(file: UploadFile = File(...), session: Session = Depends(get_session)):
+async def bulk_register_students(file: UploadFile = File(...), session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     # Simple check for now (we can rely on frontend calling it correctly or auth middleware if we add it)
     content = await file.read()
     decoded = content.decode('utf-8-sig')
@@ -297,7 +327,7 @@ class DeleteUsersRequest(BaseModel):
     user_ids: List[UUID]
 
 @app.delete("/api/admin/students/bulk", tags=["Admin"])
-def bulk_delete_students(payload: DeleteUsersRequest, session: Session = Depends(get_session)):
+def bulk_delete_students(payload: DeleteUsersRequest, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     for uid in payload.user_ids:
         user = session.get(models.User, uid)
         if user:
@@ -312,7 +342,7 @@ def bulk_delete_students(payload: DeleteUsersRequest, session: Session = Depends
     return {"success": True}
 
 @app.put("/api/admin/students/{user_id}/toggle", tags=["Admin"])
-def toggle_student_active(user_id: UUID, session: Session = Depends(get_session)):
+def toggle_student_active(user_id: UUID, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     user = session.get(models.User, user_id)
     if not user:
         raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="User not found")
@@ -407,14 +437,24 @@ def login(payload: LoginPayload, session: Session = Depends(get_session)):
     # Allow demo/admin mock logic to still work if needed
     # demo@pragativeer.com → Aarav (AI Coach demo account)
     DEMO_UUID = "11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111111111"
-    if payload.email == "demo@pragativeer.com" and payload.password == "Pv9#kL2$mQ8!vX4@":
+    if payload.email == "demo@pragativeer.com" and payload.password == DEMO_PASSWORD:
         import uuid as _uuid
         demo_user = ensure_demo_user(_uuid.UUID(DEMO_UUID), session)
         token_id = str(demo_user.id) if demo_user else DEMO_UUID
         access_token = create_access_token(data={"sub": token_id})
         return {"success": True, "role": "user", "token": access_token, "user_id": token_id}
-    if payload.email == "admin@pragativeer.com" and payload.password == "Pv9#kL2$mQ8!vX4@":
-        return {"success": True, "role": "admin", "token": "admin", "user_id": "aaaaaaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaa"}
+    if payload.email == "admin@pragativeer.com":
+        # Admin login: password comes from env (ADMIN_PASSWORD). Never
+        # hardcode it — it lives in git history and every repo reader can
+        # log in as admin. Set ADMIN_PASSWORD in backend/.env (long random
+        # value) and rotate it whenever it leaks.
+        admin_password = os.getenv("ADMIN_PASSWORD", "")
+        if admin_password and payload.password == admin_password:
+            admin_user = session.exec(select(models.User).where(models.User.id == uuid.UUID(ADMIN_FALLBACK_ID))).first()
+            if admin_user:
+                access_token = create_access_token(data={"sub": str(admin_user.id)})
+                return {"success": True, "role": "admin", "token": access_token, "user_id": str(admin_user.id)}
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=401, detail="Invalid email or password")
         
     user = session.exec(select(models.User).where(models.User.email == payload.email)).first()
     if not user:
@@ -422,7 +462,7 @@ def login(payload: LoginPayload, session: Session = Depends(get_session)):
         
     # Handle legacy mock_hash from initial seed
     if user.password_hash == "mock_hash":
-        if payload.password in ("Password123!", "Pv9#kL2$mQ8!vX4@", "admin123"):
+        if payload.password in ("Password123!", DEMO_PASSWORD, "admin123"):
             user.password_hash = bcrypt.hashpw(payload.password.encode('utf-8'), bcrypt.gensalt()).decode('utf-8')
             session.add(user)
             session.commit()
@@ -899,8 +939,8 @@ DEMO_DEFINITIONS = {
         "state": "Bihar",
         "school": "Loyola High School",
         "tier": models.TierEnum.FREE,
-        "streak_count": 0,
-        "longest_streak": 0,
+        "streak_count": 1,
+        "longest_streak": 1,
         # trial_end is intentionally omitted here — it is set dynamically at creation time
     },
 }
@@ -935,7 +975,7 @@ def ensure_demo_user(user_id: UUID, session: Session) -> Optional[models.User]:
 
             new_demo = models.User(
                 id=user_id,
-                password_hash=bcrypt.hashpw("Pv9#kL2$mQ8!vX4@".encode('utf-8'), bcrypt.gensalt()).decode('utf-8'),
+                password_hash=bcrypt.hashpw(DEMO_PASSWORD.encode('utf-8'), bcrypt.gensalt()).decode('utf-8'),
                 last_active=now,
                 created_at=now,  # Align created_at to NOW so streak Day 1 = today
                 active_session_token=None,  # No session token — demo users bypass single-device check
@@ -1110,6 +1150,7 @@ DEMO_USER_UUIDS = {
     "11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111111111",  # Aarav (AI Coach - JEE)
     "22222222-2222-2222-2222-222222222222",  # Neha (AI Coach - NEET)
     "33333333-3333-3333-3333-333333333333",  # Rohan (AI Coach - JEE+NEET)
+    "44444444-4444-4444-4444-444444444444",  # Amit (Free - JEE)
 }
 
 @app.get("/api/users/{user_id}/stats", tags=["Users"])
@@ -1269,7 +1310,7 @@ def get_leaderboard(
 # --- ADMIN ROUTES ---
 
 @app.get("/api/admin/settings", tags=["Admin"])
-def get_system_settings(session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)):
+def get_system_settings(session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     settings = session.get(models.SystemSettings, "global")
     if not settings:
         settings = models.SystemSettings()
@@ -1286,7 +1327,7 @@ class SettingsUpdate(BaseModel):
     trial_tier: Optional[models.TierEnum] = None
 
 @app.put("/api/admin/settings", tags=["Admin"])
-def update_system_settings(payload: SettingsUpdate, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)):
+def update_system_settings(payload: SettingsUpdate, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     settings = session.get(models.SystemSettings, "global")
     if not settings:
         settings = models.SystemSettings()
@@ -1304,7 +1345,7 @@ def update_system_settings(payload: SettingsUpdate, session: Session = Depends(g
     return settings
 
 @app.get("/api/admin/tests", tags=["Admin"])
-def get_admin_tests(session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)):
+def get_admin_tests(session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     tests = session.exec(select(models.Test)).all()
     return tests
 
@@ -1342,10 +1383,9 @@ async def upload_admin_test(
     exam_pattern: str = Form(...),
     time_limit: int = Form(...),
     scheduled_date: Optional[datetime] = Form(None),
-    end_date: Optional[datetime] = Form(None),
     admin_id: Optional[UUID] = Form(None),
     session: Session = Depends(get_session),
-    current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user),
+    current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin),
 ):
     """
     PDF Test Upload — Phase 2 (AI LLM integration deferred).
@@ -1388,7 +1428,6 @@ async def upload_admin_test(
         total_time=time_limit,
         difficulty="Medium",
         scheduled_date=scheduled_date,
-        end_date=end_date,
         is_active=True,
         created_by=effective_admin_id,
         pdf_url=url
@@ -1406,7 +1445,7 @@ async def upload_admin_test(
 @app.post("/api/admin/tests/create_manual", tags=["Admin"])
 def create_manual_test(
     data: ManualTestCreate,
-    session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)
+    session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)
 ):
     import uuid
 
@@ -1524,7 +1563,7 @@ def create_manual_test(
     return {"message": "Test created successfully", "test_id": test_obj.id}
 
 @app.put("/api/admin/tests/{test_id}/toggle", tags=["Admin"])
-def toggle_test_status(test_id: UUID, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)):
+def toggle_test_status(test_id: UUID, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     test_obj = session.get(models.Test, test_id)
     if not test_obj:
         raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Test not found")
@@ -1535,44 +1574,8 @@ def toggle_test_status(test_id: UUID, session: Session = Depends(get_session), c
 
     return {"status": "success", "is_active": test_obj.is_active}
 
-class UpdateTestScheduleInput(BaseModel):
-    scheduled_date: Optional[datetime] = None
-    end_date: Optional[datetime] = None
-    title: Optional[str] = None
-    is_active: Optional[bool] = None
-
-@app.put("/api/admin/tests/{test_id}/schedule", tags=["Admin"])
-def update_test_schedule(
-    test_id: UUID,
-    data: UpdateTestScheduleInput,
-    session: Session = Depends(get_session),
-    current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)
-):
-    test_obj = session.get(models.Test, test_id)
-    if not test_obj:
-        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Test not found")
-
-    test_obj.scheduled_date = data.scheduled_date
-    test_obj.end_date = data.end_date
-    if data.title is not None:
-        test_obj.title = data.title
-    if data.is_active is not None:
-        test_obj.is_active = data.is_active
-    session.add(test_obj)
-    session.commit()
-    session.refresh(test_obj)
-
-    return {
-        "status": "success",
-        "test_id": test_obj.id,
-        "title": test_obj.title,
-        "scheduled_date": test_obj.scheduled_date,
-        "end_date": test_obj.end_date,
-        "is_active": test_obj.is_active
-    }
-
 @app.delete("/api/admin/tests/{test_id}", tags=["Admin"])
-def delete_test(test_id: UUID, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)):
+def delete_test(test_id: UUID, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     from sqlmodel import select
     test_obj = session.get(models.Test, test_id)
     if not test_obj:
@@ -1653,12 +1656,12 @@ class CouponUpdate(BaseModel):
     expires_at: Optional[datetime] = None
 
 @app.get("/api/admin/coupons", tags=["Admin"])
-def get_admin_coupons(session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)):
+def get_admin_coupons(session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     coupons = session.exec(select(models.Coupon)).all()
     return coupons
 
 @app.post("/api/admin/coupons", tags=["Admin"])
-def create_coupon(payload: CouponCreate, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)):
+def create_coupon(payload: CouponCreate, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     coupon = models.Coupon(**payload.dict())
     session.add(coupon)
     session.commit()
@@ -1666,7 +1669,7 @@ def create_coupon(payload: CouponCreate, session: Session = Depends(get_session)
     return coupon
 
 @app.put("/api/admin/coupons/{coupon_id}", tags=["Admin"])
-def update_coupon(coupon_id: UUID, payload: CouponUpdate, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)):
+def update_coupon(coupon_id: UUID, payload: CouponUpdate, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     coupon = session.get(models.Coupon, coupon_id)
     if not coupon:
         raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Coupon not found")
@@ -1681,7 +1684,7 @@ def update_coupon(coupon_id: UUID, payload: CouponUpdate, session: Session = Dep
     return coupon
 
 @app.delete("/api/admin/coupons/{coupon_id}", tags=["Admin"])
-def delete_coupon(coupon_id: UUID, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)):
+def delete_coupon(coupon_id: UUID, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     coupon = session.get(models.Coupon, coupon_id)
     if not coupon:
         raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Coupon not found")
@@ -1729,7 +1732,7 @@ class AdminUserPatch(BaseModel):
     trial_days: Optional[int] = None  # number of trial days to grant from now (0 = remove trial)
 
 @app.get("/api/admin/students", tags=["Admin"])
-def list_all_students(session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)):
+def list_all_students(session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     """Return all users with basic stats for the admin student directory."""
     users = session.exec(select(models.User)).all()
     result = []
@@ -1767,7 +1770,7 @@ def list_all_students(session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: mod
 
 
 @app.get("/api/admin/students/{user_id}", tags=["Admin"])
-def get_student_detail(user_id: UUID, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)):
+def get_student_detail(user_id: UUID, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     """Full student profile for admin detail view."""
     user = session.get(models.User, user_id)
     if not user:
@@ -1865,7 +1868,7 @@ def get_student_detail(user_id: UUID, session: Session = Depends(get_session), c
 
 
 @app.patch("/api/admin/students/{user_id}", tags=["Admin"])
-def patch_student(user_id: UUID, payload: AdminUserPatch, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(get_current_user)):
+def patch_student(user_id: UUID, payload: AdminUserPatch, session: Session = Depends(get_session), current_user: models.User = Depends(require_admin)):
     """Admin update: tier, name, streak, exam, location, trial."""
     user = session.get(models.User, user_id)
     if not user:

docker-compose.yml

@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ services:
       POSTGRES_USER: pragativeer_admin
       POSTGRES_PASSWORD: local_secure_password_2026
       POSTGRES_DB: pragativeer_prod
-      TZ: Asia/Kolkata
     ports:
       - "5432:5432"
     volumes:
@@ -80,7 +79,6 @@ services:
     ports:
       - "8000:8000"
     environment:
-      - TZ=Asia/Kolkata
       - DATABASE_URL=postgresql://pragativeer_admin:local_secure_password_2026@pgbouncer:5432/pragativeer_prod
       - REDIS_URL=redis://redis:6379/0
       - ENV=development
@@ -110,7 +108,6 @@ services:
     volumes:
       - ./backend:/app
     environment:
-      - TZ=Asia/Kolkata
       - DATABASE_URL=postgresql://pragativeer_admin:local_secure_password_2026@pgbouncer:5432/pragativeer_prod
       - REDIS_URL=redis://redis:6379/0
       - MINIO_ENDPOINT=minio:9000
@@ -138,7 +135,6 @@ services:
     volumes:
       - ./backend:/app
     environment:
-      - TZ=Asia/Kolkata
       - DATABASE_URL=postgresql://pragativeer_admin:local_secure_password_2026@pgbouncer:5432/pragativeer_prod
       - REDIS_URL=redis://redis:6379/0
     env_file:
@@ -164,7 +160,6 @@ services:
     ports:
       - "3000:3000"
     environment:
-      - TZ=Asia/Kolkata
       - NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=http://backend:8000
       - NEXT_PUBLIC_PAYMENT_GATEWAY=razorpay
     depends_on:

src/app/about/page.tsx

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ export default function AboutPage() {
   return (
     <PublicLayout>
       <div className="bg-background text-foreground flex flex-col pt-24 pb-16 min-h-[70vh]">
-        <main className="flex-1 flex flex-col items-center justify-center p-8 text-center">
+        <main className="flex-1 flex flex-col items-center justify-center p-8 text-center animate-in fade-in duration-700">
         <h1 className="text-5xl font-bold tracking-tighter mb-6">About PragatiVeer</h1>
         <p className="text-xl text-muted-foreground max-w-4xl leading-relaxed mb-8 mx-auto text-left md:text-center">
           PragatiVeer is India's first AI-powered daily practice platform for JEE and NEET aspirants — a product of Gyannetra Pvt Ltd, the first company to bring the power of artificial intelligence into Indian exam preparation. We combine daily practice sheets, exam-realistic test series, and an AI coach that personalises every student's learning journey, making high-quality preparation accessible and affordable for every Indian student.

src/app/admin/agents/page.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import { Card, CardContent, CardHeader, CardTitle } from "@/components/ui/card"
+import { Card, CardContent, CardHeader, CardTitle } from "@/components/ui/card"
 import { Activity, BrainCircuit, Zap, Server, ShieldCheck } from "lucide-react"
 
 export default function AgentsPage() {
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ export default function AgentsPage() {
   ]
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 space-y-8">
+    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-bottom-4 duration-500">
       <div>
         <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight">AI Agents Monitor</h1>
         <p className="text-muted-foreground mt-1">Real-time telemetry for internal LLM orchestration nodes.</p>

src/app/admin/coupons/page.tsx

@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ export default function CouponsAdmin() {
   }
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 max-w-6xl mx-auto space-y-8">
+    <div className="p-8 max-w-6xl mx-auto space-y-8 animate-in fade-in duration-500">
       <div>
         <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight">Coupon Management</h1>
         <p className="text-muted-foreground mt-1 font-medium">Create and manage discount codes for subscriptions.</p>

src/app/admin/page.tsx

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import { Terminal, Users, Database, Activity, RefreshCw } from "lucide-react"
 
 export default function AdminDashboard() {
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-8">
+    <div className="p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-8 animate-in fade-in duration-500">
       <header className="flex items-center justify-between border-b border-border pb-6">
         <div>
           <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tighter text-foreground">Command Center</h1>

src/app/admin/questions/page.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"
+import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"
 import { Badge } from "@/components/ui/badge"
 import { Search, Plus, Filter, MoreHorizontal, Edit, Trash } from "lucide-react"
 
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ export default function QuestionsPage() {
   ]
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 space-y-8">
+    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-bottom-4 duration-500">
       <div className="flex justify-between items-center">
         <div>
           <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight">Question Bank</h1>

src/app/admin/settings/page.tsx

@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ export default function SettingsPage() {
   if (loading) return <div className="p-8 animate-pulse text-muted-foreground font-bold">Loading System Settings...</div>;
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-4xl">
+    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-bottom-4 duration-500 max-w-4xl">
       <div>
         <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight">System Settings</h1>
         <p className="text-muted-foreground mt-1">Configure global application variables and security protocols.</p>

src/app/admin/students/[studentId]/page.tsx

@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ export default function StudentKundliPage() {
   )
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 space-y-6 max-w-6xl mx-auto">
+    <div className="p-8 space-y-6 max-w-6xl mx-auto animate-in fade-in duration-500">
       {/* Header */}
       <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
         <Button variant="ghost" onClick={() => router.back()} className="text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground">

src/app/admin/students/page.tsx

@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ export default function StudentsPage() {
   }
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 space-y-8">
+    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-bottom-4 duration-500">
       <div className="flex justify-between items-center">
         <div>
           <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight">Student Directory</h1>
@@ -263,7 +263,7 @@ export default function StudentsPage() {
           </div>
           <div className="w-full bg-secondary rounded-full h-2 overflow-hidden">
             <div 
-              className="bg-primary h-2 rounded-full" 
+              className="bg-primary h-2 rounded-full transition-all duration-1000 ease-in-out" 
               style={{ width: `${uploadProgress}%` }}
             ></div>
           </div>

src/app/admin/tests/page.tsx

@@ -1,24 +1,18 @@
 "use client"
 
 import { fetchWithAuth } from "@/lib/apiClient";
-import { useState, useEffect, useRef, useMemo } from "react"
+import { useState, useEffect, useRef } from "react"
 import { Card, CardContent, CardHeader, CardTitle, CardDescription } from "@/components/ui/card"
 import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"
 import { Badge } from "@/components/ui/badge"
 import { Switch } from "@/components/ui/switch"
 import { Input } from "@/components/ui/input"
-import { 
-  Loader2, Upload, FileText, Clock, Calendar as CalendarIcon, 
-  CheckCircle2, AlertCircle, X, Trash2, CalendarRange, 
-  SlidersHorizontal, Check, RefreshCw, Zap, ShieldAlert 
-} from "lucide-react"
+import { Loader2, Upload, FileText, Clock, CalendarIcon, CheckCircle2, AlertCircle, X, Trash2 } from "lucide-react"
 import DatePicker from "react-datepicker"
 import "react-datepicker/dist/react-datepicker.css"
 import { z } from "zod"
 
 import { useActiveUser } from "@/hooks/useActiveUser"
-import { CalendarFilter, getLocalDateString } from "@/components/CalendarFilter"
-import { parseAsISTDate, formatISTDateTime, toISTISOString } from "@/lib/dateUtils"
 
 // Permissive, auto-normalizing Zod schema for client-side question parsing
 const QuestionSchema = z.preprocess((val: any) => {
@@ -125,18 +119,6 @@ export default function AdminTestsPage() {
   const [validationErrors, setValidationErrors] = useState<{ path: string, message: string }[]>([])
   const fileInputRef = useRef<HTMLInputElement>(null)
 
-  // Calendar-based controller state
-  const [adminDateFilter, setAdminDateFilter] = useState("")
-  const [adminTypeFilter, setAdminTypeFilter] = useState("All")
-  
-  // Schedule Editing Modal State
-  const [editingTest, setEditingTest] = useState<any | null>(null)
-  const [editTitle, setEditTitle] = useState("")
-  const [editScheduledStart, setEditScheduledStart] = useState<Date | null>(null)
-  const [editScheduledEnd, setEditScheduledEnd] = useState<Date | null>(null)
-  const [editIsActive, setEditIsActive] = useState(true)
-  const [savingSchedule, setSavingSchedule] = useState(false)
-
   const fetchTests = async () => {
     try {
       const res = await fetchWithAuth("/api/admin/tests")
@@ -152,6 +134,7 @@ export default function AdminTestsPage() {
   }
 
   useEffect(() => {
+    // eslint-disable-next-line react-hooks/set-state-in-effect
     fetchTests()
   }, [])
 
@@ -186,78 +169,6 @@ export default function AdminTestsPage() {
     }
   }
 
-  const openScheduleModal = (test: any) => {
-    setEditingTest(test)
-    setEditTitle(test.title || "")
-    setEditScheduledStart(parseAsISTDate(test.scheduled_date))
-    setEditScheduledEnd(parseAsISTDate(test.end_date))
-    setEditIsActive(test.is_active ?? true)
-  }
-
-  const handleSaveSchedule = async () => {
-    if (!editingTest) return
-    setSavingSchedule(true)
-    try {
-      const res = await fetchWithAuth(`/api/admin/tests/${editingTest.id}/schedule`, {
-        method: "PUT",
-        headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
-        body: JSON.stringify({
-          title: editTitle,
-          scheduled_date: toISTISOString(editScheduledStart),
-          end_date: toISTISOString(editScheduledEnd),
-          is_active: editIsActive
-        })
-      })
-      if (res.ok) {
-        setEditingTest(null)
-        fetchTests()
-      } else {
-        const err = await res.json()
-        alert(`Failed to update schedule: ${JSON.stringify(err)}`)
-      }
-    } catch (e) {
-      console.error(e)
-      alert("Error saving schedule changes.")
-    } finally {
-      setSavingSchedule(false)
-    }
-  }
-
-  // Quick preset actions for calendar schedule controller
-  const setLiveNowPreset = () => {
-    const now = new Date()
-    const end = new Date(Date.now() + 24 * 3600 * 1000)
-    setEditScheduledStart(now)
-    setEditScheduledEnd(end)
-    setEditIsActive(true)
-  }
-
-  const setTodayPreset = () => {
-    const start = new Date()
-    start.setHours(9, 0, 0, 0)
-    const end = new Date()
-    end.setHours(23, 59, 59, 999)
-    setEditScheduledStart(start)
-    setEditScheduledEnd(end)
-    setEditIsActive(true)
-  }
-
-  const setTomorrowPreset = () => {
-    const start = new Date(Date.now() + 86400000)
-    start.setHours(9, 0, 0, 0)
-    const end = new Date(Date.now() + 86400000)
-    end.setHours(23, 59, 59, 999)
-    setEditScheduledStart(start)
-    setEditScheduledEnd(end)
-    setEditIsActive(true)
-  }
-
-  const clearScheduleBounds = () => {
-    setEditScheduledStart(null)
-    setEditScheduledEnd(null)
-    setEditIsActive(true)
-  }
-
   const handleDragOver = (e: React.DragEvent) => {
     e.preventDefault()
     setIsDragging(true)
@@ -343,8 +254,7 @@ export default function AdminTestsPage() {
         formData.append("exam_pattern", examPattern)
         formData.append("time_limit", timeLimit)
         formData.append("admin_id", effectiveAdminId)
-        if (scheduledDate) formData.append("scheduled_date", toISTISOString(scheduledDate)!)
-        if (endDate) formData.append("end_date", toISTISOString(endDate)!)
+        if (scheduledDate) formData.append("scheduled_date", scheduledDate.toISOString())
         
         const res = await fetchWithAuth("/api/admin/tests/upload", {
           method: "POST",
@@ -353,8 +263,6 @@ export default function AdminTestsPage() {
         if (res.ok) {
           alert("PDF uploaded successfully to Minio and connected!")
           setTitle("")
-          setScheduledDate(null)
-          setEndDate(null)
           removeFile()
           fetchTests()
         } else {
@@ -383,8 +291,8 @@ export default function AdminTestsPage() {
       time_limit: parseInt(timeLimit),
       admin_id: effectiveAdminId,
       questions_json: validQuestions,
-      scheduled_date: toISTISOString(scheduledDate),
-      end_date: toISTISOString(endDate),
+      scheduled_date: scheduledDate ? scheduledDate.toISOString() : null,
+      end_date: endDate ? endDate.toISOString() : null,
     };
 
     try {
@@ -397,8 +305,6 @@ export default function AdminTestsPage() {
       if (res.ok) {
         alert("Test created successfully!")
         setTitle("")
-        setScheduledDate(null)
-        setEndDate(null)
         removeFile()
         fetchTests()
       } else {
@@ -413,81 +319,50 @@ export default function AdminTestsPage() {
     }
   }
 
-  // All scheduled dates for CalendarFilter dots
-  const allScheduledDates = useMemo(() => {
-    return tests
-      .map(t => t.scheduled_date ? getLocalDateString(t.scheduled_date) : "")
-      .filter(Boolean)
-  }, [tests])
-
-  // Filter tests by Type and Schedule Date
-  const filteredTests = useMemo(() => {
-    return tests.filter(test => {
-      if (adminTypeFilter !== "All") {
-        if (adminTypeFilter === "DPP_PDF" && !test.pdf_url) return false
-        if (adminTypeFilter === "DPS" && (test.type !== "DPS" || test.pdf_url)) return false
-        if (adminTypeFilter === "Mock" && test.type !== "Mock") return false
-      }
-      if (adminDateFilter) {
-        if (!test.scheduled_date) return false
-        if (getLocalDateString(test.scheduled_date) !== adminDateFilter) return false
-      }
-      return true
-    })
-  }, [tests, adminTypeFilter, adminDateFilter])
-
-  const formatScheduleDateTime = (dateStr: string) => {
-    return formatISTDateTime(dateStr)
-  }
-
   return (
     <div className="p-8 space-y-6">
-      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center justify-between gap-4">
       <div>
-          <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight">Tests & DPPs Manager</h1>
-          <p className="text-muted-foreground mt-1">
-            Date-wise calendar scheduling, live time-bound controllers, and examination repositories.
-          </p>
-        </div>
+        <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight">Tests & DPPs</h1>
+        <p className="text-muted-foreground mt-2">Manage CBT examinations and daily practice sheets</p>
       </div>
 
       <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
         
-        {/* Upload & Create Form */}
+        {/* Upload Form */}
         <Card className="lg:col-span-1 border-muted bg-card shadow-sm h-fit">
           <CardHeader>
             <CardTitle className="flex items-center gap-2">
               <Upload className="w-5 h-5 text-primary" />
-              Create / Schedule Test
+              Create Manual Test
             </CardTitle>
-            <CardDescription>Upload structured question JSON or attach a class DPP PDF with exact calendar timings.</CardDescription>
+            <CardDescription>Upload a structured JSON array of questions in LaTeX format to create a deterministic test.</CardDescription>
           </CardHeader>
           <CardContent>
             <form onSubmit={handleUpload} className="space-y-4">
               <div className="space-y-2">
-                <label className="text-sm font-medium">Test / DPP Title</label>
-                <Input required value={title} onChange={e => setTitle(e.target.value)} placeholder="e.g. Physics Ch-4 DPP (Electrostatics)" />
+                <label className="text-sm font-medium">Test Title</label>
+                <Input required value={title} onChange={e => setTitle(e.target.value)} placeholder="e.g. JEE Main Mock Test 1" />
               </div>
 
-              {/* TEST TYPE */}
+              {/* TEST TYPE — KEY DIFFERENTIATOR */}
               <div className="space-y-2">
                 <label className="text-sm font-medium flex items-center gap-2">
                   Test Type
-                  <span className="text-[10px] text-muted-foreground font-normal">(Placement Target)</span>
+                  <span className="text-[10px] text-muted-foreground font-normal">(determines which section it appears in)</span>
                 </label>
                 <select
                   className="flex h-10 w-full rounded-md border border-input bg-background px-3 py-2 text-sm ring-offset-background focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-ring focus:ring-offset-2"
                   value={testType}
                   onChange={(e) => setTestType(e.target.value)}
                 >
-                  <option value="Mock">🎯 CBT Test (JSON) — Mock Tests Section</option>
-                  <option value="DPS">🤖 Prep Pilot Test (CBT JSON) — AI Coach</option>
-                  <option value="DPP_PDF">📋 DPP PDF (Minio Upload) — Daily Practice Section</option>
+                  <option value="Mock">🎯 CBT Test (JSON) — appears in Mock Tests section</option>
+                  <option value="DPS">🤖 Prep Pilot Test (as CBT JSON) — appears in AI Coach</option>
+                  <option value="DPP_PDF">📋 DPP PDF (Minio Upload) — Class/Plan aligned</option>
                 </select>
                 <p className="text-[11px] text-muted-foreground">
-                  {testType === 'Mock' && '✅ Appears in Student Dashboard → Mock Tests (CBT).'}
-                  {testType === 'DPS' && '✅ Appears in Student Dashboard → AI Coach → PrepPilot AI.'}
-                  {testType === 'DPP_PDF' && '✅ Appears in Student Dashboard → Daily Practice (DPP).'}
+                  {testType === 'Mock' && '✅ Purely for CBT. Appears under Dashboard → Mock Tests.'}
+                  {testType === 'DPS' && '✅ Purely for CBT. Appears under AI Coach → PrepPilot AI.'}
+                  {testType === 'DPP_PDF' && '✅ Uploads a PDF to Minio storage for Class/Plan aligned DPP.'}
                 </p>
               </div>
               
@@ -501,7 +376,6 @@ export default function AdminTestsPage() {
                   <option value="JEE_Main">JEE Main</option>
                   <option value="JEE_Advanced">JEE Advanced</option>
                   <option value="NEET">NEET</option>
-                  <option value="JEE_NEET">JEE & NEET (Combined)</option>
                 </select>
               </div>
 
@@ -510,48 +384,43 @@ export default function AdminTestsPage() {
                 <Input required type="number" value={timeLimit} onChange={e => setTimeLimit(e.target.value)} />
               </div>
 
-              {/* Schedule Boundation Controller */}
-              <div className="p-3.5 bg-secondary/20 rounded-xl border border-border/80 space-y-3">
-                <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-xs font-bold text-foreground">
-                  <CalendarRange size={15} className="text-[var(--cyan-ai)]" /> Schedule Boundation (Start & End)
-                </div>
-                <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-3">
-                  <div className="space-y-1.5 flex flex-col">
-                    <label className="text-[11px] font-bold text-muted-foreground">Scheduled Start</label>
+              <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-4">
+                <div className="space-y-2 flex flex-col">
+                  <label className="text-sm font-medium">Scheduled Start</label>
                   <DatePicker
                     selected={scheduledDate}
                     onChange={(date: Date | null) => setScheduledDate(date)}
                     showTimeSelect
                     timeFormat="HH:mm"
                     timeIntervals={15}
-                      timeCaption="Time"
-                      dateFormat="MMM d, yyyy h:mm aa"
-                      className="flex h-9 w-full rounded-md border border-input bg-background px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-ring"
-                      placeholderText="Starts Immediately"
+                    timeCaption="time"
+                    dateFormat="MMMM d, yyyy h:mm aa"
+                    className="flex h-10 w-full rounded-md border border-input bg-background px-3 py-2 text-sm ring-offset-background placeholder:text-muted-foreground focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-ring focus:ring-offset-2"
+                    placeholderText="Optional"
                   />
                 </div>
-                  <div className="space-y-1.5 flex flex-col">
-                    <label className="text-[11px] font-bold text-muted-foreground">Scheduled End</label>
+                <div className="space-y-2 flex flex-col">
+                  <label className="text-sm font-medium">Scheduled End</label>
                   <DatePicker
                     selected={endDate}
                     onChange={(date: Date | null) => setEndDate(date)}
                     showTimeSelect
                     timeFormat="HH:mm"
                     timeIntervals={15}
-                      timeCaption="Time"
-                      dateFormat="MMM d, yyyy h:mm aa"
-                      className="flex h-9 w-full rounded-md border border-input bg-background px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-ring"
-                      placeholderText="No Expiry"
+                    timeCaption="time"
+                    dateFormat="MMMM d, yyyy h:mm aa"
+                    className="flex h-10 w-full rounded-md border border-input bg-background px-3 py-2 text-sm ring-offset-background placeholder:text-muted-foreground focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-ring focus:ring-offset-2"
+                    placeholderText="Optional"
                   />
                 </div>
               </div>
-              </div>
 
               <div className="space-y-2 pt-2">
-                <label className="text-sm font-medium">Questions JSON or PDF File</label>
+                <label className="text-sm font-medium">Questions JSON File</label>
                 
                 {testType === 'DPP_PDF' ? (
-                  <div className="space-y-2 pt-1">
+                  <div className="space-y-2 pt-2">
+                    <label className="text-sm font-medium">PDF File (Minio Upload)</label>
                     <input 
                       type="file" 
                       accept=".pdf"
@@ -606,6 +475,9 @@ export default function AdminTestsPage() {
                           <span>{err.message}</span>
                         </li>
                       ))}
+                      {validationErrors.length > 50 && (
+                        <li className="text-xs text-muted-foreground italic mt-2">...and {validationErrors.length - 50} more errors</li>
+                      )}
                     </ul>
                   </div>
                 )}
@@ -613,285 +485,75 @@ export default function AdminTestsPage() {
 
               <Button type="submit" className="w-full" disabled={uploading || (!validQuestions && testType !== 'DPP_PDF')}>
                 {uploading ? <Loader2 className="w-4 h-4 mr-2 animate-spin" /> : <FileText className="w-4 h-4 mr-2" />}
-                {uploading ? "Publishing..." : (testType === 'DPP_PDF' ? "Upload & Schedule PDF DPP" : "Create Test from JSON")}
+                {uploading ? "Creating Test..." : (testType === 'DPP_PDF' ? "Upload PDF to Minio" : "Create Test from JSON")}
               </Button>
             </form>
           </CardContent>
         </Card>
 
-        {/* Existing Tests List & Calendar Controller */}
+        {/* Existing Tests List */}
         <Card className="lg:col-span-2 border-muted bg-card shadow-sm h-fit">
           <CardHeader>
-            <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center justify-between gap-4">
-              <div>
             <CardTitle className="flex items-center gap-2">
-                  <CalendarRange className="w-5 h-5 text-primary" />
-                  Scheduled Tests & DPPs Controller
+              <FileText className="w-5 h-5 text-primary" />
+              Test Repository
             </CardTitle>
-                <CardDescription>Filter by date, adjust start/end time windows, and manage visibility.</CardDescription>
-              </div>
-              <Button variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={fetchTests} className="gap-1.5 self-start sm:self-auto text-xs font-bold">
-                <RefreshCw size={14} /> Refresh
-              </Button>
-            </div>
-
-            {/* Filter Controllers Toolbar */}
-            <div className="pt-4 flex flex-wrap items-center justify-between gap-3 border-t border-border/60">
-              <div className="flex items-center gap-2 flex-wrap">
-                <CalendarFilter
-                  selectedDate={adminDateFilter}
-                  onSelectDate={setAdminDateFilter}
-                  availableDates={allScheduledDates}
-                  placeholder="Filter by Schedule Date"
-                />
-                
-                <div className="flex items-center gap-1 bg-secondary/50 p-1 rounded-xl">
-                  {["All", "DPP_PDF", "DPS", "Mock"].map((t) => (
-                    <button
-                      key={t}
-                      type="button"
-                      onClick={() => setAdminTypeFilter(t)}
-                      className={`px-2.5 py-1 rounded-lg text-xs font-bold transition-all ${
-                        adminTypeFilter === t
-                          ? "bg-background text-foreground shadow-sm"
-                          : "text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground"
-                      }`}
-                    >
-                      {t === "All" ? "All Types" : t === "DPP_PDF" ? "DPP (PDF)" : t === "DPS" ? "PrepPilot" : "CBT Mocks"}
-                    </button>
-                  ))}
-                </div>
-              </div>
-
-              <div className="text-xs font-bold text-muted-foreground">
-                Showing {filteredTests.length} of {tests.length} items
-              </div>
-            </div>
+            <CardDescription>Manage visibility and schedule for parsed tests.</CardDescription>
           </CardHeader>
           <CardContent>
             {loading ? (
               <div className="flex justify-center p-8"><Loader2 className="w-8 h-8 animate-spin text-muted-foreground" /></div>
-            ) : filteredTests.length === 0 ? (
-              <div className="text-center p-8 text-muted-foreground border border-dashed rounded-xl">
-                No tests or DPPs match the selected filter criteria.
+            ) : tests.length === 0 ? (
+              <div className="text-center p-8 text-muted-foreground border border-dashed rounded-lg">
+                No tests uploaded yet.
               </div>
             ) : (
-              <div className="space-y-3.5">
-                {filteredTests.map(test => {
-                  const now = new Date()
-                  const startTime = parseAsISTDate(test.scheduled_date)
-                  const endTime = parseAsISTDate(test.end_date)
-                  const isUpcoming = startTime ? startTime > now : false
-                  const isExpired = endTime ? now > endTime : false
-                  const isLive = !isUpcoming && !isExpired
-
-                  return (
-                    <div key={test.id} className="p-4 border rounded-xl bg-background hover:border-primary/40 transition-colors shadow-sm">
-                      <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center justify-between gap-3">
-                        <div className="space-y-1.5 flex-1 min-w-0">
-                          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 flex-wrap">
-                            <h3 className="font-bold text-base truncate">{test.title}</h3>
-                            <Badge variant="outline" className="text-[10px] font-bold">
-                              {test.pdf_url ? "DPP (PDF)" : test.type === "DPS" ? "PrepPilot (DPS)" : "CBT Mock"}
-                            </Badge>
-                            <Badge variant="outline" className="text-[10px] uppercase font-bold border-primary/20 bg-primary/5 text-primary">
-                              {test.exam_pattern?.replace("_", " ") || "All"}
-                            </Badge>
-                            
-                            {/* Live status pill */}
-                            {isUpcoming ? (
-                              <Badge variant="secondary" className="bg-amber-500/10 text-amber-500 border-amber-500/20 text-[10px] font-bold">
-                                🔒 Upcoming
-                              </Badge>
-                            ) : isExpired ? (
-                              <Badge variant="outline" className="bg-destructive/10 text-destructive border-destructive/20 text-[10px] font-bold">
-                                ⏳ Expired
-                              </Badge>
-                            ) : (
-                              <Badge variant="secondary" className="bg-emerald-500/10 text-emerald-500 border-emerald-500/20 text-[10px] font-bold">
-                                🟢 Live Now
-                              </Badge>
-                            )}
-
-                            <Badge variant={test.is_active ? "default" : "secondary"} className="text-[10px]">
-                              {test.is_active ? "Published" : "Hidden"}
+              <div className="space-y-4">
+                {tests.map(test => (
+                  <div key={test.id} className="flex items-center justify-between p-4 border rounded-lg bg-background">
+                    <div className="space-y-1">
+                      <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                        <h3 className="font-semibold">{test.title}</h3>
+                        <Badge variant="outline">{test.exam_pattern?.replace("_", " ") || "All"}</Badge>
+                        <Badge variant={test.is_active ? "default" : "secondary"}>
+                          {test.is_active ? "Active" : "Inactive / Processing"}
                         </Badge>
                       </div>
-
-                          <div className="flex items-center gap-4 text-xs text-muted-foreground flex-wrap">
-                            <div className="flex items-center gap-1 font-medium">
-                              <Clock className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+                      <div className="flex items-center gap-4 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+                        <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
+                          <Clock className="w-3 h-3" />
                           {test.total_time} mins
                         </div>
-                            
-                            {test.scheduled_date ? (
-                              <div className="flex items-center gap-1 font-semibold text-foreground">
-                                <span className="text-muted-foreground font-normal">Starts:</span> {formatScheduleDateTime(test.scheduled_date)}
-                              </div>
-                            ) : (
-                              <span className="text-muted-foreground">Always Available</span>
-                            )}
-
-                            {test.end_date && (
-                              <div className="flex items-center gap-1 font-semibold text-foreground border-l border-border pl-3">
-                                <span className="text-muted-foreground font-normal">Ends:</span> {formatScheduleDateTime(test.end_date)}
+                        {test.scheduled_date && (
+                          <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
+                            <CalendarIcon className="w-3 h-3" />
+                            {new Date(test.scheduled_date).toLocaleString("en-US", { dateStyle: "medium", timeStyle: "short" })}
                           </div>
                         )}
                       </div>
                     </div>
-
-                        {/* Actions */}
-                        <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5 shrink-0 self-end sm:self-center">
-                          <Button 
-                            variant="outline" 
-                            size="sm" 
-                            onClick={() => openScheduleModal(test)} 
-                            className="gap-1.5 rounded-lg text-xs font-bold border-[var(--cyan-ai-30)] hover:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] text-[var(--cyan-ai)] h-8"
-                          >
-                            <SlidersHorizontal size={13} /> Edit Timing
-                          </Button>
-                          <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5 border-l border-border pl-2.5">
-                            <Switch checked={test.is_active} onCheckedChange={() => handleToggle(test.id)} title="Toggle published status" />
+                    <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
+                      <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                        <span className="text-sm font-medium">{test.is_active ? "Published" : "Hidden"}</span>
+                        <Switch checked={test.is_active} onCheckedChange={() => handleToggle(test.id)} />
                       </div>
                       <Button 
                         variant="ghost" 
                         size="icon" 
                         className="h-8 w-8 text-destructive hover:bg-destructive/10" 
                         onClick={() => handleDelete(test.id)}
-                            title="Delete test"
                       >
                         <Trash2 className="w-4 h-4" />
                       </Button>
                     </div>
                   </div>
-                    </div>
-                  )
-                })}
+                ))}
               </div>
             )}
           </CardContent>
         </Card>
       </div>
-
-      {/* SCHEDULE CONTROLLER MODAL */}
-      {editingTest && (
-        <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 bg-black/80 backdrop-blur-sm flex items-center justify-center p-4">
-          <div className="bg-background border border-border rounded-2xl w-full max-w-lg overflow-hidden shadow-2xl">
-            <div className="p-5 border-b border-border bg-secondary/30 flex items-center justify-between">
-              <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5">
-                <div className="p-2 bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] rounded-xl border border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)] text-[var(--cyan-ai)]">
-                  <SlidersHorizontal size={18} />
-                </div>
-                <div>
-                  <h3 className="font-extrabold text-base">Edit Time Boundation & Schedule</h3>
-                  <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground font-medium truncate max-w-xs">{editingTest.title}</p>
-                </div>
-              </div>
-              <button 
-                onClick={() => setEditingTest(null)}
-                className="w-8 h-8 rounded-lg bg-secondary text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground flex items-center justify-center transition-colors"
-              >
-                <X size={16} />
-              </button>
-            </div>
-
-            <div className="p-6 space-y-5">
-              <div className="space-y-2">
-                <label className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-muted-foreground">Title</label>
-                <Input value={editTitle} onChange={(e) => setEditTitle(e.target.value)} />
-              </div>
-
-              {/* Quick Preset Buttons */}
-              <div className="space-y-2">
-                <label className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-muted-foreground">Quick Timing Presets</label>
-                <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-2">
-                  <button 
-                    type="button" 
-                    onClick={setLiveNowPreset}
-                    className="p-2 rounded-xl bg-secondary hover:bg-secondary/80 text-xs font-bold text-left transition-colors flex items-center gap-2"
-                  >
-                    <span className="w-2 h-2 rounded-full bg-emerald-500"></span> Live Now (Next 24h)
-                  </button>
-                  <button 
-                    type="button" 
-                    onClick={setTodayPreset}
-                    className="p-2 rounded-xl bg-secondary hover:bg-secondary/80 text-xs font-bold text-left transition-colors flex items-center gap-2"
-                  >
-                    <span className="w-2 h-2 rounded-full bg-[var(--cyan-ai)]"></span> Today (09 AM - 12 AM)
-                  </button>
-                  <button 
-                    type="button" 
-                    onClick={setTomorrowPreset}
-                    className="p-2 rounded-xl bg-secondary hover:bg-secondary/80 text-xs font-bold text-left transition-colors flex items-center gap-2"
-                  >
-                    <span className="w-2 h-2 rounded-full bg-yellow-500"></span> Tomorrow Full Day
-                  </button>
-                  <button 
-                    type="button" 
-                    onClick={clearScheduleBounds}
-                    className="p-2 rounded-xl bg-secondary hover:bg-secondary/80 text-xs font-bold text-left transition-colors flex items-center gap-2"
-                  >
-                    <span className="w-2 h-2 rounded-full bg-muted-foreground"></span> Always Available (24/7)
-                  </button>
-                </div>
-              </div>
-
-              {/* Precise Date/Time Pickers */}
-              <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
-                <div className="space-y-1.5 flex flex-col">
-                  <label className="text-xs font-bold text-foreground">Scheduled Start Time</label>
-                  <DatePicker
-                    selected={editScheduledStart}
-                    onChange={(date: Date | null) => setEditScheduledStart(date)}
-                    showTimeSelect
-                    timeFormat="HH:mm"
-                    timeIntervals={15}
-                    timeCaption="Time"
-                    dateFormat="MMM d, yyyy h:mm aa"
-                    className="flex h-10 w-full rounded-md border border-input bg-background px-3 py-2 text-xs font-bold"
-                    placeholderText="Immediate / Open"
-                  />
-                  <span className="text-[10px] text-muted-foreground">When access opens for students</span>
-                </div>
-                <div className="space-y-1.5 flex flex-col">
-                  <label className="text-xs font-bold text-foreground">Scheduled End Time</label>
-                  <DatePicker
-                    selected={editScheduledEnd}
-                    onChange={(date: Date | null) => setEditScheduledEnd(date)}
-                    showTimeSelect
-                    timeFormat="HH:mm"
-                    timeIntervals={15}
-                    timeCaption="Time"
-                    dateFormat="MMM d, yyyy h:mm aa"
-                    className="flex h-10 w-full rounded-md border border-input bg-background px-3 py-2 text-xs font-bold"
-                    placeholderText="No Expiry"
-                  />
-                  <span className="text-[10px] text-muted-foreground">When test expires / closes</span>
-                </div>
-              </div>
-
-              {/* Status Switch */}
-              <div className="flex items-center justify-between p-3.5 bg-secondary/30 rounded-xl border border-border">
-                <div>
-                  <p className="text-sm font-bold text-foreground">Published / Active</p>
-                  <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">Students can see this test when scheduled</p>
-                </div>
-                <Switch checked={editIsActive} onCheckedChange={setEditIsActive} />
-              </div>
-            </div>
-
-            <div className="p-4 border-t border-border bg-secondary/20 flex items-center justify-end gap-2">
-              <Button variant="outline" onClick={() => setEditingTest(null)} disabled={savingSchedule}>
-                Cancel
-              </Button>
-              <Button onClick={handleSaveSchedule} disabled={savingSchedule} className="bg-[var(--cyan-ai)] text-black hover:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-80)] font-extrabold gap-2">
-                {savingSchedule ? <Loader2 size={16} className="animate-spin" /> : <Check size={16} />}
-                {savingSchedule ? "Saving Changes..." : "Apply & Save Timing"}
-              </Button>
-            </div>
-          </div>
-        </div>
-      )}
     </div>
   )
 }
+

src/app/cbt/[examId]/page.tsx

@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@ import { Scratchpad } from "@/components/CBT/Scratchpad"
 import { PeriodicTable } from "@/components/CBT/PeriodicTable"
 import { ExamResult } from "@/components/CBT/ExamResult"
 import { fetchWithAuth } from "@/lib/apiClient"
-import { parseAsISTDate, formatISTDateTime } from "@/lib/dateUtils"
 
 // Dummy data for testing the CBT client engine
 const DUMMY_QUESTIONS = Array.from({ length: 20 }).map((_, i) => ({
@@ -104,17 +103,15 @@ export default function CBTExamPage({ params }: { params: Promise<{ examId: stri
         if (!testRes.ok) throw new Error("Failed to fetch test structure");
         const testData = await testRes.json();
         
-        // Strict boundary checking (IST aware)
+        // Strict boundary checking
         const now = new Date();
-        const scheduledTime = parseAsISTDate(testData.scheduled_date);
-        const endTime = parseAsISTDate(testData.end_date);
-        if (scheduledTime && scheduledTime > now) {
-          setAccessError(`This exam is scheduled for ${formatISTDateTime(testData.scheduled_date)}. You cannot start it yet.`);
+        if (testData.scheduled_date && new Date(testData.scheduled_date) > now) {
+          setAccessError(`This exam is scheduled for ${new Date(testData.scheduled_date).toLocaleString()}. You cannot start it yet.`);
           setMounted(true);
           return;
         }
-        if (endTime && endTime < now) {
-          setAccessError(`This exam expired on ${formatISTDateTime(testData.end_date)} and is no longer available.`);
+        if (testData.end_date && new Date(testData.end_date) < now) {
+          setAccessError(`This exam expired on ${new Date(testData.end_date).toLocaleString()} and is no longer available.`);
           setMounted(true);
           return;
         }
@@ -285,7 +282,7 @@ export default function CBTExamPage({ params }: { params: Promise<{ examId: stri
 
   if (status === 'NOT_STARTED') {
     return (
-      <div className="h-screen flex flex-col items-center justify-center bg-background p-8 text-center">
+      <div className="h-screen flex flex-col items-center justify-center bg-background p-8 text-center animate-in fade-in duration-500">
         <div className="max-w-2xl bg-secondary/10 border border-border p-8 rounded-2xl shadow-2xl">
           <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-4 flex items-center justify-center gap-3">
             <Shield className="text-red-500" /> Secure Exam Environment
@@ -395,8 +392,8 @@ export default function CBTExamPage({ params }: { params: Promise<{ examId: stri
     <div className="h-screen flex flex-col overflow-hidden">
       {/* Warning Modal */}
       {showWarning && (
-        <div className="fixed inset-0 z-[100] flex items-center justify-center bg-black/80 backdrop-blur-sm">
-          <div className="bg-background border border-red-500 shadow-[0_0_50px_-10px_rgba(239,68,68,0.5)] rounded-2xl w-[400px] overflow-hidden">
+        <div className="fixed inset-0 z-[100] flex items-center justify-center bg-black/80 backdrop-blur-sm animate-in fade-in duration-200">
+          <div className="bg-background border border-red-500 shadow-[0_0_50px_-10px_rgba(239,68,68,0.5)] rounded-2xl w-[400px] overflow-hidden animate-in zoom-in-95 duration-200">
             <div className="p-6 text-center space-y-4">
               <AlertTriangle size={64} className="text-red-500 mx-auto animate-pulse" />
               <h3 className="text-2xl font-bold text-red-500">Warning!</h3>
@@ -740,7 +737,7 @@ export default function CBTExamPage({ params }: { params: Promise<{ examId: stri
         
         {showSubmitConfirm && (
           <div className="absolute inset-0 z-50 bg-background/80 backdrop-blur-sm flex items-center justify-center p-4">
-            <div className="bg-background border border-border shadow-2xl rounded-2xl p-6 max-w-md w-full">
+            <div className="bg-background border border-border shadow-2xl rounded-2xl p-6 max-w-md w-full animate-in fade-in zoom-in duration-200">
               <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold mb-2">Submit Exam?</h2>
               <p className="text-muted-foreground mb-6">Are you sure you want to submit your exam? You will not be able to change your answers after submission.</p>
               

src/app/checkout/page.tsx

@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ function CheckoutContent() {
 
   if (success) {
     return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex flex-col items-center justify-center p-6">
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex flex-col items-center justify-center p-6 animate-in fade-in zoom-in duration-500">
         <Card className="max-w-md w-full border-border bg-secondary/10 backdrop-blur-xl shadow-2xl shadow-[var(--cyan-ai-20)] rounded-[2rem] text-center p-8">
           <CheckCircle2 size={80} className="text-[var(--cyan-ai)] mx-auto mb-6" />
           <h2 className="text-3xl font-black mb-2">Payment Successful!</h2>
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ function CheckoutContent() {
         <ArrowLeft size={16} /> Back to Plans
       </Link>
       
-      <div className="max-w-4xl mx-auto grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8">
+      <div className="max-w-4xl mx-auto grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-bottom-8 duration-700">
         
         {/* Billing Details */}
         <div className="space-y-6">
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ function CheckoutContent() {
               </div>
               
               {error && (
-                <div className="p-3 bg-red-500/10 border border-red-500/20 rounded-xl text-red-500 text-sm font-medium text-center mt-4">
+                <div className="p-3 bg-red-500/10 border border-red-500/20 rounded-xl text-red-500 text-sm font-medium text-center animate-in zoom-in mt-4">
                   {error}
                 </div>
               )}

src/app/contact/page.tsx

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ export default function ContactPage() {
   return (
     <PublicLayout>
       <div className="bg-background text-foreground flex flex-col pt-24 pb-16 min-h-[70vh]">
-        <main className="flex-1 flex flex-col items-center justify-center p-8">
+        <main className="flex-1 flex flex-col items-center justify-center p-8 animate-in fade-in duration-700">
         <h1 className="text-5xl font-bold tracking-tighter mb-4 text-center">Contact Us</h1>
         <p className="text-lg text-muted-foreground max-w-2xl text-center mb-12">
           Have a question or need support? We're here to help you ace your preparation.

src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/cbt-dpp/[id]/page.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client"
+"use client"
 
 import { useState, useEffect } from "react"
 import { Card, CardContent } from "@/components/ui/card"
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ export default function AIComCBTDPPPage() {
       </div>
 
       {submitted && (
-        <Card className="border-emerald-500/30 bg-emerald-500/10 p-6 rounded-3xl space-y-4">
+        <Card className="border-emerald-500/30 bg-emerald-500/10 p-6 rounded-3xl space-y-4 animate-in zoom-in-95">
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
             <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
               <CheckCircle2 size={32} className="text-emerald-400" />
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ export default function AIComCBTDPPPage() {
               </div>
 
               {submitted && (
-                <div className="mt-6 p-4 rounded-2xl bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-[var(--cyan-ai-30)] text-sm text-[var(--cyan-ai)] space-y-1">
+                <div className="mt-6 p-4 rounded-2xl bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-[var(--cyan-ai-30)] text-sm text-[var(--cyan-ai)] space-y-1 animate-in fade-in">
                   <span className="font-extrabold uppercase text-xs tracking-wider block">AI Solution & Explanation:</span>
                   <p>{sampleQuestions[activeQuestion].explanation}</p>
                 </div>

src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/cbt-dpp/page.tsx

@@ -5,11 +5,9 @@ import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"
 import { Card, CardContent } from "@/components/ui/card"
 import { BrainCircuit, Play, CheckCircle2, Download, Filter, Lock, FileText, Eye, ShieldAlert, X, Sparkles, Share2, Maximize2, Minimize2, Zap } from "lucide-react"
 
-import { useEffect, useState, useMemo } from "react"
+import { useEffect, useState } from "react"
 import Link from "next/link"
 import { useActiveUser } from "@/hooks/useActiveUser"
-import { CalendarFilter, getLocalDateString } from "@/components/CalendarFilter"
-import { formatISTDateTime, formatISTTime, parseAsISTDate } from "@/lib/dateUtils"
 
 export default function DPPPage() {
   const { user, userId, hasAccessTo } = useActiveUser()
@@ -82,27 +80,21 @@ export default function DPPPage() {
     return acc;
   }, {} as Record<string, any>);
 
-  const scheduledDates = useMemo(() => {
-    return dpps
-      .filter((d) => !d.pdf_url && !!d.scheduled_date)
-      .map((d) => getLocalDateString(d.scheduled_date))
-      .filter(Boolean)
-  }, [dpps])
-
   const filteredDpps = dpps.filter(dpp => {
     // Only show CBT DPPs here (no PDF)
     if (dpp.pdf_url) return false;
 
     if (dateFilter) {
       if (!dpp.scheduled_date) return false;
-      const scheduledDate = getLocalDateString(dpp.scheduled_date);
+      const scheduledDate = new Date(dpp.scheduled_date).toISOString().split('T')[0];
       if (scheduledDate !== dateFilter) return false;
     }
     return true;
   });
 
-  const formatDateTime = (dateStr: string) => formatISTDateTime(dateStr);
-  const formatTime = (dateStr: string) => formatISTTime(dateStr);
+  const formatDate = (dateStr: string) => {
+    return new Date(dateStr).toLocaleDateString("en-US", { year: 'numeric', month: 'short', day: 'numeric' });
+  }
 
   const getPdfUrl = (title: string) => {
     const t = title.toLowerCase();
@@ -117,7 +109,7 @@ export default function DPPPage() {
   const cleanTitle = (title: string) => title.replace(/\s*\(ExamEnum\.[^)]+\)/, '');
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 space-y-6 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
+    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
       <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center justify-between p-8 bg-gradient-to-r from-secondary/50 to-background border border-border rounded-2xl shadow-sm gap-6">
         <div>
           <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-black tracking-tight flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
@@ -132,19 +124,23 @@ export default function DPPPage() {
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <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}
-            onSelectDate={setDateFilter}
-            availableDates={scheduledDates}
-            placeholder="Filter by Schedule Date"
+      <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row justify-between items-center gap-4 border-b border-border pb-6">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+          <input
+            type="date"
+            value={dateFilter}
+            onChange={(e) => setDateFilter(e.target.value)}
+            className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-background border border-border rounded-lg text-xs font-bold focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[var(--cyan-ai)] outline-none text-muted-foreground mr-2"
           />
-          {dateFilter && (
-            <span className="text-xs font-semibold text-muted-foreground bg-secondary/60 px-2.5 py-1 rounded-lg">
-              Showing for {dateFilter}
-            </span>
-          )}
+          <span className="text-sm font-bold text-muted-foreground mr-2"><Filter size={16} className="inline mr-1"/> Difficulty:</span>
+          {['Mixed', 'Easy', 'Medium', 'Hard'].map((diff) => (
+            <button key={diff} className={`px-3 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-xs font-bold border transition-colors ${diff === 'Mixed' ? 'bg-primary text-primary-foreground border-primary' : 'bg-background text-muted-foreground border-border hover:border-primary/50'}`}>
+              {diff}
+            </button>
+          ))}
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-1 ml-2 text-xs text-muted-foreground bg-secondary/50 px-2 py-1 rounded-md">
+            <Lock size={12}/> Pro
+          </div>
         </div>
         <Button 
           variant="outline" 
@@ -175,32 +171,22 @@ export default function DPPPage() {
           const attempt = attemptsByTest[dpp.id];
           const isAttempted = !!attempt;
           
-          // Date & Time logic (IST aware)
+          // Date logic
           const now = new Date();
-          const scheduledTime = parseAsISTDate(dpp.scheduled_date);
-          const endTime = parseAsISTDate(dpp.end_date);
-          const isUpcoming = scheduledTime ? scheduledTime > now : false;
+          const scheduledTime = dpp.scheduled_date ? new Date(dpp.scheduled_date) : now;
+          const endTime = dpp.end_date ? new Date(dpp.end_date) : null;
+          const isUpcoming = scheduledTime > now;
           const isExpired = endTime ? now > endTime : false;
-          const isLive = !isUpcoming && !isExpired;
 
           return (
-          <Card key={dpp.id} className={`group cursor-pointer transition-all hover:shadow-md ${isAttempted ? 'opacity-85 hover:opacity-100 bg-secondary/10 border-primary/20' : isExpired ? 'opacity-70' : 'hover:border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)] bg-background'}`}>
+          <Card key={dpp.id} className={`group cursor-pointer transition-all hover:shadow-md ${isAttempted ? 'opacity-70 hover:opacity-100 bg-secondary/10 border-primary/20' : isExpired ? 'opacity-80' : 'hover:border-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] bg-background'}`}>
             <CardContent className="p-6 flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center justify-between gap-4">
               <div className="flex gap-4 items-start w-full">
-                {/* Clean Status Icon — No Selectable Circle Checkboxes */}
-                <div className="mt-1 flex-shrink-0">
-                  {isAttempted ? (
-                    <div className="p-1.5 rounded-lg bg-emerald-500/10 text-emerald-500 border border-emerald-500/20" title="Completed">
-                      <CheckCircle2 size={18} />
-                    </div>
-                  ) : (
-                    <div className="p-1.5 rounded-lg bg-secondary/60 text-[var(--cyan-ai)] border border-border" title="Practice Test">
-                      <Zap size={18} />
-                    </div>
-                  )}
+                <div className={`mt-1 flex-shrink-0 ${isAttempted ? 'text-green-500' : 'text-foreground'}`}>
+                  {isAttempted ? <CheckCircle2 size={24} /> : <div className="size-6 rounded-full border-2 border-muted-foreground group-hover:border-[var(--cyan-ai)] transition-colors flex items-center justify-center"></div>}
                 </div>
                 <div>
-                  <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1 flex-wrap">
+                  <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1">
                     <span className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[var(--cyan-ai)]">
                       {user?.target_exam?.replace("_", " ") || "JEE/NEET"}
                     </span>
@@ -209,30 +195,14 @@ export default function DPPPage() {
                     {isUpcoming ? (
                       <>
                         <span className="text-muted-foreground text-xs font-bold">•</span>
-                        <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase text-amber-500 bg-amber-500/10 border border-amber-500/20 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-md flex items-center gap-1">
-                          🔒 Upcoming
-                        </span>
+                        <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase text-yellow-500 bg-yellow-500/10 px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">Upcoming</span>
                       </>
                     ) : isExpired ? (
                       <>
                         <span className="text-muted-foreground text-xs font-bold">•</span>
-                        <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase text-muted-foreground bg-secondary px-2 py-0.5 rounded-md">
-                          ⏳ Expired
-                        </span>
+                        <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase text-muted-foreground bg-secondary px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">Expired</span>
                       </>
-                    ) : (
-                      <>
-                        <span className="text-muted-foreground text-xs font-bold">•</span>
-                        <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase text-emerald-500 bg-emerald-500/10 border border-emerald-500/20 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-md">
-                          🟢 Live Now
-                        </span>
-                      </>
-                    )}
-                    {isAttempted && (
-                      <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase text-green-500 bg-green-500/10 border border-green-500/20 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-md">
-                        Attempted
-                      </span>
-                    )}
+                    ) : null}
                   </div>
                   <h3 className="font-bold text-lg leading-tight group-hover:text-[var(--cyan-ai)] transition-colors">
                     {cleanTitle(dpp.title)}
@@ -241,25 +211,10 @@ export default function DPPPage() {
                     </span>
                   </h3>
                   <div className="text-sm text-muted-foreground mt-2 font-medium">
-                    <span>{count} Questions • {dpp.total_time} mins</span>
-                    {isUpcoming && scheduledTime && (
-                      <span className="ml-2 border-l border-border pl-2 text-amber-500 font-semibold">
-                        Opens on {formatDateTime(dpp.scheduled_date)}
-                      </span>
-                    )}
-                    {isExpired && endTime && (
-                      <span className="ml-2 border-l border-border pl-2 text-destructive font-semibold">
-                        Expired on {formatDateTime(dpp.end_date)}
-                      </span>
-                    )}
-                    {isLive && endTime && (
-                      <span className="ml-2 border-l border-border pl-2 text-emerald-500 font-semibold">
-                        Closes on {formatDateTime(dpp.end_date)}
-                      </span>
-                    )}
-                    {isLive && !endTime && scheduledTime && (
-                      <span className="ml-2 border-l border-border pl-2 text-emerald-500 font-semibold">
-                        Available since {formatDateTime(dpp.scheduled_date)}
+                    {count} Questions • {dpp.total_time} mins
+                    {dpp.scheduled_date && (
+                      <span className="ml-2 border-l border-border pl-2">
+                        {isUpcoming ? `Available on ${formatDate(dpp.scheduled_date)}` : isExpired ? `Expired on ${formatDate(dpp.end_date!)}` : 'Available Now'}
                       </span>
                     )}
                   </div>
@@ -267,13 +222,9 @@ export default function DPPPage() {
               </div>
               <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-2 shrink-0 md:self-center">
                 {isUpcoming ? (
-                  <Button disabled variant="outline" size="sm" className="font-bold text-amber-500 border-amber-500/30 bg-amber-500/5">
-                    Opens at {scheduledTime ? formatTime(dpp.scheduled_date) : "Scheduled Time"}
-                  </Button>
+                  <Button disabled variant="outline" size="sm" className="font-bold">Starts Soon</Button>
                 ) : isExpired && !isAttempted ? (
-                  <Button disabled variant="outline" size="sm" className="font-bold bg-secondary/50 text-muted-foreground">
-                    Expired
-                  </Button>
+                  <Button disabled variant="outline" size="sm" className="font-bold bg-secondary/50">Expired</Button>
                 ) : isAttempted ? (
                   <>
                     <Link href={`/cbt/${dpp.id}/result`}>
@@ -305,8 +256,7 @@ export default function DPPPage() {
               </div>
             </CardContent>
           </Card>
-        );
-      })}
+        )})}
       </div>
 
       {/* ── PROTECTED PDF READER MODAL (FREE TIER) ── */}

src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/college-predictor/page.tsx

@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ export default function CollegePredictorPage() {
   const trendData = isDemo ? DEMO_TREND_DATA : ZERO_TREND_DATA
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
+    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
       {/* Page Header */}
       <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">

src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/heatmap/page.tsx

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ export default function HeatmapPage() {
   const criticalTopics = isDemo ? DEMO_CRITICAL_TOPICS : []
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-8 min-h-screen">
+    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-8 min-h-screen animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500">
       {/* Page Header */}
       <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">

src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/page.tsx

@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ export default function AICoachDashboard() {
   const currentStreakDays = `${user?.streak_count || (isDemo ? 12 : 1)} d`
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-6 max-w-6xl mx-auto space-y-8">
+    <div className="p-6 max-w-6xl mx-auto space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500">
 
       {/* ── METRICS BAR ── */}
       <div className="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-end gap-2 pt-2">
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ export default function AICoachDashboard() {
       </div>
 
       {/* ── DAILY CHALLENGE BANNER ── */}
-      <div className=""><DailyChallengeBanner /></div>
+      <DailyChallengeBanner />
 
       {/* ── QUICK STATS ── */}
       <section className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-5 gap-4">
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ export default function AICoachDashboard() {
           { label: "Mistakes Mastered", value: mistakesMastered, color: "text-green-400", bg: "bg-green-400/5", border: "border-green-400/20", icon: <CheckCircle2 size={32} /> },
           { label: "AI Sessions", value: aiSessions, color: "text-purple-400", bg: "bg-purple-400/5", border: "border-purple-400/20", icon: <Bot size={32} /> },
         ].map((stat) => (
-          <Card key={stat.label} className={`border ${stat.border} ${stat.bg} backdrop-blur-sm rounded-2xl`}>
+          <Card key={stat.label} className={`border ${stat.border} ${stat.bg} backdrop-blur-sm transition-all duration-300 transform hover:-translate-y-1 rounded-2xl`}>
             <CardContent className="p-6 flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-center">
               <div className="text-3xl mb-2 filter drop-shadow-md">{stat.icon}</div>
               <div className={`text-4xl font-black ${stat.color} leading-none tracking-tight mb-2 filter drop-shadow-sm`}>{stat.value}</div>

src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/readiness/page.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client"
+"use client"
 
 import { ReadinessGauge } from "@/components/AI/ReadinessGauge"
 import { Card, CardContent } from "@/components/ui/card"
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ export default function ReadinessPage() {
   const maxScore = Math.max(1, ...scoreHistory.map(d => d.score))
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
+    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
       {/* Page Header */}
       <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ export default function ReadinessPage() {
         {[
           { 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" /> },
-          { label: "Avg Speed / Q", value: isDemo ? "45 sec" : "-- sec", trend: isDemo ? "? Needs work" : "Not tested", trendUp: false, icon: <Clock size={20} className="text-red-400" /> },
+          { label: "Avg Speed / Q", value: isDemo ? "45 sec" : "-- sec", trend: isDemo ? "↓ Needs work" : "Not tested", trendUp: false, icon: <Clock size={20} className="text-red-400" /> },
           { label: "Syllabus Covered", value: isDemo ? "64%" : "0%", trend: isDemo ? "+8% this month" : "Day 1", trendUp: true, icon: <BookOpen size={20} className="text-emerald-400" /> },
         ].map((kpi) => (
           <Card key={kpi.label} className="border-border/60 bg-secondary/10 rounded-2xl hover:border-[var(--cyan-ai-30)] transition-colors">
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ export default function ReadinessPage() {
                     <span className={`text-xs font-bold ${sub.statusColor}`}>{sub.score}% · {sub.status}</span>
                   </div>
                   <div className="h-2.5 w-full bg-secondary rounded-full overflow-hidden">
-                    <div className={`h-full ${sub.color} rounded-full`} style={{ width: `${sub.score}%` }} />
+                    <div className={`h-full ${sub.color} rounded-full transition-all duration-700`} style={{ width: `${sub.score}%` }} />
                   </div>
                 </div>
               ))}
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ export default function ReadinessPage() {
                 <div key={d.week} className="flex flex-col items-center gap-1 flex-1">
                   <span className="text-xs font-black text-muted-foreground">{d.score}</span>
                   <div
-                    className={`w-full rounded-t-md ${
+                    className={`w-full rounded-t-md transition-all duration-700 ${
                       !isDemo
                         ? "bg-white/5 border border-white/10"
                         : i === scoreHistory.length - 1
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ export default function ReadinessPage() {
                 <Link key={a.href} href={a.href}
                   className="flex items-center justify-between p-2.5 rounded-xl border border-border/40 hover:border-[var(--cyan-ai-30)] hover:bg-white/5 transition-all group text-sm font-bold">
                   <span className={a.color}>{a.label}</span>
-                  <span className="text-muted-foreground group-hover:translate-x-1 transition-transform">?</span>
+                  <span className="text-muted-foreground group-hover:translate-x-1 transition-transform">→</span>
                 </Link>
               ))}
             </div>

src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/strategy/page.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client"
+"use client"
 
 import { ExamStrategyCard } from "@/components/AI/ExamStrategyCard"
 import { StudyTimeOptimizationCard } from "@/components/AI/StudyTimeOptimizationCard"
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ export default function StrategyPage() {
   const negMarkingData = isDemo ? DEMO_NEG_MARKING_DATA : ZERO_NEG_MARKING_DATA
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
+    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
       {/* Page Header */}
       <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ export default function StrategyPage() {
       <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" },
+          { 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" },
           { label: "Attempted Questions", value: isDemo ? "93 / 120" : "0 / 120", note: isDemo ? "+7 vs last test" : "0 attempted", icon: <Target size={18} className="text-[var(--cyan-ai)]" />, color: "border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)] bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)]" },
           { label: "Score Yield", value: isDemo ? "214" : "0", note: isDemo ? "Predicted score" : "Baseline", icon: <TrendingUp size={18} className="text-green-400" />, color: "border-green-400/20 bg-green-400/5" },
         ].map((kpi) => (
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ export default function StrategyPage() {
                 <div className="text-[11px] text-muted-foreground font-semibold">Attempted</div>
               </div>
               <div className="text-center">
-                <div className="text-sm font-black text-red-400">{row.negMarks === 0 ? "0" : `-${row.negMarks}`}</div>
+                <div className="text-sm font-black text-red-400">{row.negMarks === 0 ? "0" : `−${row.negMarks}`}</div>
                 <div className="text-[11px] text-muted-foreground font-semibold">Neg. Marks</div>
               </div>
               <div>

src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/study-plan/page.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client"
+"use client"
 
 import { StudyPlanCard } from "@/components/AI/StudyPlanCard"
 import { WeeklyProgressReport } from "@/components/AI/WeeklyProgressReport"
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ export default function StudyPlanPage() {
   const streakCount = user?.streak_count || (isDemo ? 12 : 1)
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
+    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
       {/* Page Header */}
       <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ export default function StudyPlanPage() {
                   </div>
                   <div className="h-2.5 w-full bg-secondary rounded-full overflow-hidden">
                     <div
-                      className={`h-full rounded-full ${sub.covered >= 70 ? "bg-green-400" : sub.covered >= 55 ? "bg-amber-400" : "bg-red-400"}`}
+                      className={`h-full rounded-full transition-all duration-700 ${sub.covered >= 70 ? "bg-green-400" : sub.covered >= 55 ? "bg-amber-400" : "bg-red-400"}`}
                       style={{ width: `${sub.covered}%` }}
                     />
                   </div>

src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/time-optimization/page.tsx

@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ export default function TimeOptimizationPage() {
   ]
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-8 min-h-screen">
+    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-8 min-h-screen animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500">
       {/* Page Header */}
       <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">

src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/tutor/page.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client"
+"use client"
 
 import { TutorChat } from "@/components/AI/TutorChat"
 import { BrainCircuit, Sparkles } from "lucide-react"

src/app/dashboard/ai-coach/weekly-progress/page.tsx

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ export default function WeeklyProgressPage() {
   const syllabusProgress = isDemo ? DEMO_SYLLABUS_PROGRESS : ZERO_SYLLABUS_PROGRESS
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-8 min-h-screen">
+    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-8 min-h-screen animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500">
       {/* Page Header */}
       <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ export default function WeeklyProgressPage() {
                     </div>
                     <div className="h-2 w-full bg-secondary rounded-full overflow-hidden">
                       <div
-                        className={`h-full ${item.color} rounded-full`}
+                        className={`h-full ${item.color} rounded-full transition-all duration-500`}
                         style={{ width: `${item.percentage}%` }}
                       />
                     </div>

src/app/dashboard/analytics/page.tsx

@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ export default function AnalyticsPage() {
 
   return (
     <PremiumGate featureKey="detailed-performance-analytics">
-      <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
+      <div className="p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
         <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">

src/app/dashboard/cbt/history/[attemptId]/page.tsx

@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ export default function AttemptHistoryPage({ params }: { params: Promise<{ attem
   const maxScore = attempt.total_questions * 4;
 
   return (
-    <div className="max-w-6xl mx-auto p-8">
+    <div className="max-w-6xl mx-auto p-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500">
       <Link href={backRoute} className="inline-flex items-center text-sm text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground mb-6 transition-colors">
         <ArrowLeft size={16} className="mr-2" /> {test?.type === 'DPS' ? 'Back to PrepPilot AI' : 'Back to Tests'}
       </Link>

src/app/dashboard/cbt/page.tsx

@@ -10,10 +10,6 @@ import { Activity, Clock, PlayCircle, Search, Lock, CheckSquare } from "lucide-r
 import { useActiveUser } from "@/hooks/useActiveUser";
 import { PremiumGate } from "@/components/PremiumGate";
 
-import { useMemo } from "react";
-import { CalendarFilter, getLocalDateString } from "@/components/CalendarFilter";
-import { formatISTDateTime, formatISTDate, formatISTTime, parseAsISTDate } from "@/lib/dateUtils";
-
 interface TestData {
   id: string;
   title: string;
@@ -95,29 +91,22 @@ export default function CBTPage() {
     loadTests();
   }, [userId, selectedPattern]);
 
-  const scheduledDates = useMemo(() => {
-    return exams
-      .filter((e) => !!e.scheduled_date)
-      .map((e) => getLocalDateString(e.scheduled_date))
-      .filter(Boolean)
-  }, [exams]);
-
   const filteredExams = exams.filter(exam => {
     const matchesSearch = exam.title.toLowerCase().includes(search.toLowerCase());
     if (!matchesSearch) return false;
     
     if (dateFilter) {
       if (!exam.scheduled_date) return false;
-      const scheduledDate = getLocalDateString(exam.scheduled_date);
+      const scheduledDate = new Date(exam.scheduled_date).toISOString().split('T')[0];
       if (scheduledDate !== dateFilter) return false;
     }
     
     return true;
   });
 
-  const formatDateTime = (dateStr: string) => formatISTDateTime(dateStr);
-  const formatDate = (dateStr: string) => formatISTDate(dateStr);
-  const formatTime = (dateStr: string) => formatISTTime(dateStr);
+  const formatDate = (dateStr: string) => {
+    return new Date(dateStr).toLocaleDateString("en-US", { year: 'numeric', month: 'short', day: 'numeric' });
+  }
 
   // Get the highest score for each test if attempted multiple times
   const attemptsByTest = attempts.reduce((acc, curr) => {
@@ -141,7 +130,7 @@ export default function CBTPage() {
 
   return (
     <>
-      <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
+      <div className="p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
         <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">
@@ -154,13 +143,15 @@ export default function CBTPage() {
             Real exam environment simulations to conquer {selectedPattern === "NEET" ? "NEET" : (targetExam || "JEE")}.
           </p>
         </div>
-        <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-center gap-3">
-          <CalendarFilter
-            selectedDate={dateFilter}
-            onSelectDate={setDateFilter}
-            availableDates={scheduledDates}
-            placeholder="Filter by Exam Date"
+        <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-3">
+          <div className="relative w-full sm:w-48">
+            <input
+              type="date"
+              value={dateFilter}
+              onChange={(e) => setDateFilter(e.target.value)}
+              className="w-full px-4 py-2 bg-background border border-border rounded-xl text-sm focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[var(--cyan-ai)] outline-none text-foreground dark:[color-scheme:dark] [color-scheme:light]"
             />
+          </div>
           <div className="relative w-full sm:w-64">
             <Search className="absolute left-3 top-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 text-muted-foreground" size={16} />
             <input
@@ -212,8 +203,8 @@ export default function CBTPage() {
                   
                   // Date logic
                   const now = new Date();
-                  const scheduledTime = parseAsISTDate(exam.scheduled_date) || now;
-                  const endTime = parseAsISTDate(exam.end_date);
+                  const scheduledTime = exam.scheduled_date ? new Date(exam.scheduled_date) : now;
+                  const endTime = exam.end_date ? new Date(exam.end_date) : null;
                   const isUpcoming = scheduledTime > now;
                   const isExpired = endTime ? now > endTime : false;
                   
@@ -250,32 +241,14 @@ export default function CBTPage() {
                       </h3>
                       <div className="text-sm text-muted-foreground space-y-1 mb-6">
                         <div className="font-medium text-foreground">
-                          {isUpcoming && exam.scheduled_date ? (
-                            <span className="text-amber-500 font-semibold">
-                              Opens: {formatDateTime(exam.scheduled_date)}
-                            </span>
-                          ) : isExpired && exam.end_date ? (
-                            <span className="text-destructive font-semibold">
-                              Expired on {formatDateTime(exam.end_date)}
-                            </span>
-                          ) : exam.end_date ? (
-                            <span className="text-emerald-500 font-semibold">
-                              Live Now • Closes {formatDateTime(exam.end_date)}
-                            </span>
-                          ) : exam.scheduled_date ? (
-                            <span className="text-emerald-500 font-semibold">
-                              Available since {formatDateTime(exam.scheduled_date)}
-                            </span>
-                          ) : (
-                            <span className="text-emerald-500 font-semibold">Available Now</span>
-                          )}
+                          {isUpcoming ? `Available on ${formatDate(exam.scheduled_date!)}` : isExpired ? `Expired on ${formatDate(exam.end_date!)}` : 'Available Now'}
                         </div>
                         <div>{exam.total_time} Min • {exam.difficulty} Difficulty</div>
                       </div>
                       
                       {isUpcoming ? (
-                        <Button disabled className="w-full gap-2 rounded-xl bg-amber-500/10 text-amber-500 border border-amber-500/30 font-bold">
-                          <Clock size={16} /> Opens at {exam.scheduled_date ? formatTime(exam.scheduled_date) : "Scheduled Time"}
+                        <Button disabled className="w-full gap-2 rounded-xl bg-secondary text-muted-foreground font-bold">
+                          <Clock size={16} /> Starts Soon
                         </Button>
                       ) : isLocked ? (
                         <Button 
@@ -365,7 +338,7 @@ export default function CBTPage() {
 
       {showUpgradeModal && (
         <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/80 backdrop-blur-sm">
-          <div className="bg-background border border-border shadow-2xl rounded-2xl w-[450px] p-8 text-center space-y-6">
+          <div className="bg-background border border-border shadow-2xl rounded-2xl w-[450px] p-8 text-center space-y-6 animate-in zoom-in-95 duration-200">
             <div className="size-16 rounded-full bg-red-500/10 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto text-red-500">
               <Lock size={32} />
             </div>

src/app/dashboard/community/page.tsx

@@ -84,45 +84,38 @@ export default function CommunityPage() {
     return true
   })
 
-
-
-  if (!hasAccessTo("doubt-resolution-community") && !isDemo) {
+  if (loading) {
     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">
-          <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)]">
-                <MessageSquare className="text-yellow-600 dark:text-[var(--cyan-ai)]" size={28} />
-              </span>
-              Doubt Forum
-            </h1>
-            <p className="text-muted-foreground text-base font-medium max-w-2xl pl-1">
-              Ask questions, share knowledge, and learn together with the community.
-            </p>
+      <div className="h-[70vh] flex flex-col items-center justify-center p-8">
+        <div className="h-8 w-8 border-4 border-[var(--cyan-ai)] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin mb-4"></div>
+        <p className="text-muted-foreground font-medium animate-pulse">Loading Doubt Forum...</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">
-          <div className="size-20 rounded-full bg-red-500/10 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto text-red-500">
+    )
+  }
+
+  if (!hasAccessTo("doubt-resolution-community")) {
+    return (
+      <div className="p-8 h-full flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-center max-w-2xl mx-auto">
+        <div className="size-20 rounded-full bg-red-500/10 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto text-red-500 mb-6">
           <Lock size={40} />
         </div>
-          <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold">Premium Feature</h2>
-          <p className="text-muted-foreground">
+        <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-4">Premium Feature</h2>
+        <p className="text-muted-foreground text-lg mb-8">
           The Doubt Forum is a premium feature. Upgrade your plan to ask doubts and interact with tutors and the community.
         </p>
         <button 
-            className="px-8 py-3 bg-[var(--cyan-ai)] text-black font-bold rounded-xl shadow-[0_0_20px_-5px_var(--cyan-ai)]"
+          className="px-8 py-3 bg-primary text-primary-foreground font-bold rounded-xl shadow-[0_0_20px_-5px_var(--color-primary)] text-lg"
           onClick={() => window.location.href = '/upgrade'}
         >
           Upgrade Plan
         </button>
       </div>
-      </div>
     )
   }
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
+    <PremiumGate featureKey="doubt-resolution-community">
+      <div className="p-8 space-y-6 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
         <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">
@@ -166,9 +159,7 @@ export default function CommunityPage() {
       </div>
 
       <div className="space-y-4">
-        {loading ? (
-          <div className="text-center py-12 text-muted-foreground animate-pulse">Loading doubts...</div>
-        ) : (<>{filteredDoubts.map((doubt) => (
+        {filteredDoubts.map((doubt) => (
           <Card key={doubt.id} className="border-border shadow-sm hover:border-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] transition-colors cursor-pointer">
             <CardContent className="p-0 flex">
               {/* Upvote Sidebar */}
@@ -268,12 +259,11 @@ export default function CommunityPage() {
             </p>
           </div>
         )}
-        </>)}
       </div>
       {/* Ask Doubt Modal */}
       {isAskModalOpen && (
         <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center p-4 bg-background/80 backdrop-blur-sm">
-          <div className="bg-background border border-border w-full max-w-2xl rounded-2xl shadow-2xl overflow-hidden">
+          <div className="bg-background border border-border w-full max-w-2xl rounded-2xl shadow-2xl overflow-hidden animate-in zoom-in-95 duration-200">
             <div className="flex justify-between items-center p-6 border-b border-border bg-secondary/30">
               <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold flex items-center gap-2">
                 <MessageSquare className="text-[var(--cyan-ai)]" /> Ask a Doubt
@@ -341,7 +331,7 @@ export default function CommunityPage() {
         </div>
       )}
     </div>
-
+    </PremiumGate>
   )
 }
 

src/app/dashboard/dpp/page.tsx

@@ -5,11 +5,9 @@ import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"
 import { Card, CardContent } from "@/components/ui/card"
 import { BrainCircuit, Play, CheckCircle2, Download, Filter, Lock, FileText, Eye, ShieldAlert, X, Sparkles, Share2, Maximize2, Minimize2, Zap } from "lucide-react"
 
-import { useEffect, useState, useMemo } from "react"
+import { useEffect, useState } from "react"
 import Link from "next/link"
 import { useActiveUser } from "@/hooks/useActiveUser"
-import { CalendarFilter, getLocalDateString } from "@/components/CalendarFilter"
-import { formatISTDateTime, formatISTTime, parseAsISTDate } from "@/lib/dateUtils"
 
 export default function AIDailyPracticePage() {
   const { user, userId, hasAccessTo } = useActiveUser()
@@ -83,28 +81,22 @@ export default function AIDailyPracticePage() {
     return acc;
   }, {} as Record<string, any>);
 
-  const scheduledDates = useMemo(() => {
-    return dpps
-      .filter((d) => !!d.pdf_url && !!d.scheduled_date)
-      .map((d) => getLocalDateString(d.scheduled_date))
-      .filter(Boolean)
-  }, [dpps])
-
   const filteredDpps = dpps.filter(dpp => {
     // Only show PDF DPPs here
     if (!dpp.pdf_url) return false;
 
     if (dateFilter) {
       if (!dpp.scheduled_date) return false;
-      const scheduledDate = getLocalDateString(dpp.scheduled_date);
+      const scheduledDate = new Date(dpp.scheduled_date).toISOString().split('T')[0];
       if (scheduledDate !== dateFilter) return false;
     }
     
     return true;
   });
 
-  const formatDateTime = (dateStr: string) => formatISTDateTime(dateStr);
-  const formatTime = (dateStr: string) => formatISTTime(dateStr);
+  const formatDate = (dateStr: string) => {
+    return new Date(dateStr).toLocaleDateString("en-US", { year: 'numeric', month: 'short', day: 'numeric' });
+  }
 
   const getPdfUrl = (title: string) => {
     const t = title.toLowerCase();
@@ -119,7 +111,7 @@ export default function AIDailyPracticePage() {
   const cleanTitle = (title: string) => title.replace(/\s*\(ExamEnum\.[^)]+\)/, '');
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-6 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
+    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-6 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
       {/* Page Header */}
       <div className="border-b border-border/50 pb-6">
         <div className="flex items-start justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap">
@@ -130,39 +122,33 @@ export default function AIDailyPracticePage() {
               Daily Practice (DPP)
             </h1>
             <p className="text-muted-foreground text-base font-medium max-w-2xl pl-1">
-              Launch Daily Practice Problems (DPPs) tailored to your exam pattern with time-bound calendar schedules.
+              Launch Daily Practice Problems (DPPs) tailored to your exam pattern.
             </p>
           </div>
+          
         </div>
       </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">
-        <div className="flex items-center gap-3 flex-wrap">
-          <CalendarFilter
-            selectedDate={dateFilter}
-            onSelectDate={setDateFilter}
-            availableDates={scheduledDates}
-            placeholder="Filter by Schedule Date"
+      <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row justify-between items-center gap-4 border-b border-border pb-6">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+          <input
+            type="date"
+            value={dateFilter}
+            onChange={(e) => setDateFilter(e.target.value)}
+            className="px-3 py-1.5 bg-background border border-border rounded-lg text-xs font-bold focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[var(--cyan-ai)] outline-none text-muted-foreground mr-2"
           />
-          {dateFilter && (
-            <span className="text-xs font-semibold text-muted-foreground bg-secondary/60 px-2.5 py-1 rounded-lg">
-              Showing DPPs for {dateFilter}
-            </span>
-          )}
-        </div>
-        <div className="text-xs font-bold text-muted-foreground">
-          {filteredDpps.length} {filteredDpps.length === 1 ? "Practice Sheet" : "Practice Sheets"} Available
+          
         </div>
+        <Button variant="outline" className="gap-2 rounded-xl text-sm font-bold">
+          <Download size={16} /> Export as PDF
+        </Button>
       </div>
 
       <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 ? (
-          <div className="col-span-2 text-center py-12 text-muted-foreground border border-dashed rounded-xl">
-            No DPPs found for the selected schedule criteria.
-          </div>
+          <div className="col-span-2 text-center py-12 text-muted-foreground border border-dashed rounded-xl">No DPPs available for the selected criteria.</div>
         ) : filteredDpps.map((dpp, i) => {
           // Calculate total questions dynamically from sections
           let count = 0;
@@ -173,32 +159,22 @@ export default function AIDailyPracticePage() {
           const attempt = attemptsByTest[dpp.id];
           const isAttempted = !!attempt;
           
-          // Accurate Date & Time logic (IST aware)
+          // Date logic
           const now = new Date();
-          const scheduledTime = parseAsISTDate(dpp.scheduled_date);
-          const endTime = parseAsISTDate(dpp.end_date);
-          const isUpcoming = scheduledTime ? scheduledTime > now : false;
+          const scheduledTime = dpp.scheduled_date ? new Date(dpp.scheduled_date) : now;
+          const endTime = dpp.end_date ? new Date(dpp.end_date) : null;
+          const isUpcoming = scheduledTime > now;
           const isExpired = endTime ? now > endTime : false;
-          const isLive = !isUpcoming && !isExpired;
 
           return (
-          <Card key={dpp.id} className={`group cursor-pointer transition-all hover:shadow-md ${isAttempted ? 'opacity-85 hover:opacity-100 bg-secondary/10 border-primary/20' : isExpired ? 'opacity-70' : 'hover:border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)] bg-background'}`}>
+          <Card key={dpp.id} className={`group cursor-pointer transition-all hover:shadow-md ${isAttempted ? 'opacity-70 hover:opacity-100 bg-secondary/10 border-primary/20' : isExpired ? 'opacity-80' : 'hover:border-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] bg-background'}`}>
             <CardContent className="p-6 flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center justify-between gap-4">
               <div className="flex gap-4 items-start w-full">
-                {/* Clean Status Icon — No Selectable Circle Checkboxes */}
-                <div className="mt-1 flex-shrink-0">
-                  {isAttempted ? (
-                    <div className="p-1.5 rounded-lg bg-emerald-500/10 text-emerald-500 border border-emerald-500/20" title="Completed">
-                      <CheckCircle2 size={18} />
-                    </div>
-                  ) : (
-                    <div className="p-1.5 rounded-lg bg-secondary/60 text-[var(--cyan-ai)] border border-border" title="Practice Sheet">
-                      <FileText size={18} />
-                    </div>
-                  )}
+                <div className={`mt-1 flex-shrink-0 ${isAttempted ? 'text-green-500' : 'text-foreground'}`}>
+                  {isAttempted ? <CheckCircle2 size={24} /> : <div className="size-6 rounded-full border-2 border-muted-foreground flex items-center justify-center opacity-50"></div>}
                 </div>
                 <div>
-                  <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1 flex-wrap">
+                  <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1">
                     <span className="text-xs font-bold uppercase tracking-wider text-[var(--cyan-ai)]">
                       {user?.target_exam?.replace("_", " ") || "JEE/NEET"}
                     </span>
@@ -207,30 +183,14 @@ export default function AIDailyPracticePage() {
                     {isUpcoming ? (
                       <>
                         <span className="text-muted-foreground text-xs font-bold">•</span>
-                        <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase text-amber-500 bg-amber-500/10 border border-amber-500/20 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-md flex items-center gap-1">
-                          🔒 Upcoming
-                        </span>
+                        <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase text-yellow-500 bg-yellow-500/10 px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">Upcoming</span>
                       </>
                     ) : isExpired ? (
                       <>
                         <span className="text-muted-foreground text-xs font-bold">•</span>
-                        <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase text-muted-foreground bg-secondary px-2 py-0.5 rounded-md">
-                          ⏳ Expired
-                        </span>
+                        <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase text-muted-foreground bg-secondary px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded">Expired</span>
                       </>
-                    ) : (
-                      <>
-                        <span className="text-muted-foreground text-xs font-bold">•</span>
-                        <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase text-emerald-500 bg-emerald-500/10 border border-emerald-500/20 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-md">
-                          🟢 Live Now
-                        </span>
-                      </>
-                    )}
-                    {isAttempted && (
-                      <span className="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase text-green-500 bg-green-500/10 border border-green-500/20 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-md">
-                        Attempted
-                      </span>
-                    )}
+                    ) : null}
                   </div>
                   <h3 className="font-bold text-lg leading-tight group-hover:text-[var(--cyan-ai)] transition-colors">
                     {cleanTitle(dpp.title)}
@@ -241,25 +201,10 @@ export default function AIDailyPracticePage() {
                     </span>
                   </div>
                   <div className="text-sm text-muted-foreground mt-2 font-medium">
-                    <span>{count} Questions • {dpp.total_time} mins</span>
-                    {isUpcoming && scheduledTime && (
-                      <span className="ml-2 border-l border-border pl-2 text-amber-500 font-semibold">
-                        Opens on {formatDateTime(dpp.scheduled_date)}
-                      </span>
-                    )}
-                    {isExpired && endTime && (
-                      <span className="ml-2 border-l border-border pl-2 text-destructive font-semibold">
-                        Expired on {formatDateTime(dpp.end_date)}
-                      </span>
-                    )}
-                    {isLive && endTime && (
-                      <span className="ml-2 border-l border-border pl-2 text-emerald-500 font-semibold">
-                        Closes on {formatDateTime(dpp.end_date)}
-                      </span>
-                    )}
-                    {isLive && !endTime && scheduledTime && (
-                      <span className="ml-2 border-l border-border pl-2 text-emerald-500 font-semibold">
-                        Available since {formatDateTime(dpp.scheduled_date)}
+                    {count} Questions • {dpp.total_time} mins
+                    {dpp.scheduled_date && (
+                      <span className="ml-2 border-l border-border pl-2">
+                        {isUpcoming ? `Available on ${formatDate(dpp.scheduled_date)}` : isExpired ? `Expired on ${formatDate(dpp.end_date!)}` : 'Available Now'}
                       </span>
                     )}
                   </div>
@@ -267,13 +212,9 @@ export default function AIDailyPracticePage() {
               </div>
               <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-2 shrink-0 md:self-center">
                 {isUpcoming ? (
-                  <Button disabled variant="outline" size="sm" className="font-bold text-amber-500 border-amber-500/30 bg-amber-500/5">
-                    Opens at {scheduledTime ? formatTime(dpp.scheduled_date) : "Scheduled Time"}
-                  </Button>
+                  <Button disabled variant="outline" size="sm" className="font-bold">Starts Soon</Button>
                 ) : isExpired && !isAttempted ? (
-                  <Button disabled variant="outline" size="sm" className="font-bold bg-secondary/50 text-muted-foreground">
-                    Expired
-                  </Button>
+                  <Button disabled variant="outline" size="sm" className="font-bold bg-secondary/50">Expired</Button>
                 ) : (
                   hasAccessTo('PRO') ? (
                     <Button onClick={() => setSelectedPdfDpp(dpp)} variant="secondary" size="sm" className="rounded-xl bg-[var(--cyan-ai)] text-black hover:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-80)] font-extrabold gap-2 text-xs shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(12,96,96,0.2)]">

src/app/dashboard/layout.tsx

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ import { ThemeToggle } from "@/components/ThemeToggle"
 import { TierBadge } from "@/components/TierBadge"
 import { StreakCounter } from "@/components/StreakCounter"
 import { AITutorChat } from "@/components/AI/AITutorChat"
-import { useActiveUser, DEMO_USERS, isDemoUser, isDemoAccount } from "@/hooks/useActiveUser"
+import { useActiveUser, DEMO_USERS, isDemoUser } from "@/hooks/useActiveUser"
 import { StreakOnboardingModal } from "@/components/Dashboard/StreakOnboardingModal"
 import { Badge } from "@/components/ui/badge"
 import MaintenanceScreen from "@/components/MaintenanceScreen"
@@ -309,7 +309,7 @@ export default function DashboardLayout({ children }: { children: ReactNode }) {
           {/* Functional User Dropdown */}
           <div className="relative" ref={dropdownRef}>
             {dropdownOpen && user && (
-              <div className="absolute bottom-full left-0 w-full mb-2 bg-background border border-border rounded-xl shadow-xl shadow-black/20 overflow-hidden z-50">
+              <div className="absolute bottom-full left-0 w-full mb-2 bg-background border border-border rounded-xl shadow-xl shadow-black/20 overflow-hidden animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-bottom-2 duration-200 z-50">
                 <div className="px-4 py-3 border-b border-border bg-secondary/30">
                   <p className="text-sm font-bold text-foreground truncate">{cleanDisplayName(user.name)}</p>
                   <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground truncate">{user.email || user.phone}</p>
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@ export default function DashboardLayout({ children }: { children: ReactNode }) {
                   <Link href="/dashboard/settings/password" className="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 text-sm text-foreground hover:bg-secondary rounded-lg transition-colors">
                     <Lock size={16} /> Change Password
                   </Link>
-                  {isDemoAccount(userId) && (
+                  {isDemoUser(userId) && (
                     <button 
                       onClick={() => switchUser(userId, true)}
                       className="w-full text-left flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-2 text-sm text-foreground hover:bg-secondary rounded-lg transition-colors"
@@ -391,7 +391,7 @@ export default function DashboardLayout({ children }: { children: ReactNode }) {
             )}
 
             {/* Demo Switcher — only visible when logged in as a known demo account */}
-            {isDemoAccount(userId) && (
+            {isDemoUser(userId) && (
               <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
                 {switching && (
                   <span className="text-xs text-[var(--cyan-ai)] font-bold animate-pulse hidden lg:inline">Switching…</span>
@@ -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 className="w-full h-full">
+          <div key={pathname} className="w-full h-full">
             {children}
           </div>
         </main>

src/app/dashboard/leaderboard/page.tsx

@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ export default function LeaderboardPage() {
   }
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
+    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
       <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">

src/app/dashboard/materials/page.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client"
+"use client"
 
 import { useState } from "react"
 import { Card, CardContent } from "@/components/ui/card"
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ export default function MaterialsPage() {
   };
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
+    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
       <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">

src/app/dashboard/page.tsx

@@ -9,34 +9,11 @@ import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"
 import { BrainCircuit, Play, ChevronRight, Activity, Target, CheckCircle2, AlertTriangle, TrendingUp, Calendar, Zap, LayoutDashboard, Share2, Trophy, Lock, ArrowRight, Clock, Download } from "lucide-react"
 import { MistakeHeatmap } from "@/components/AI/MistakeHeatmap"
 import { AdaptiveStudyPlan } from "@/components/AI/AdaptiveStudyPlan"
-import { useActiveUser, isDemoUser, DEFAULT_USER_ID } from "@/hooks/useActiveUser"
-import { formatISTDate } from "@/lib/dateUtils"
+import { useActiveUser } from "@/hooks/useActiveUser"
 
 export default function DashboardPage() {
   const { user, userId, loading: userLoading, hasAccessTo, trialInfo } = useActiveUser()
-  const [userStats, setUserStats] = useState<any>(() => {
-    const currentId = (typeof window !== "undefined" ? localStorage.getItem("activeUserId") : null) || DEFAULT_USER_ID;
-    if (isDemoUser(currentId)) {
-      return {
-        today_score: 42,
-        today_max_score: 60,
-        overall_accuracy: 82.0,
-        total_questions_attempted: 1245,
-        city_rank: 42,
-        city_total: 1200,
-        is_new_user: false,
-      };
-    }
-    return {
-      today_score: 0,
-      today_max_score: 0,
-      overall_accuracy: 0,
-      total_questions_attempted: 0,
-      city_rank: null,
-      city_total: null,
-      is_new_user: true,
-    };
-  })
+  const [userStats, setUserStats] = useState<any>(null)
   const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true)
   const [dpps, setDpps] = useState<any[]>([])
   const [cbts, setCbts] = useState<any[]>([])
@@ -45,7 +22,8 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
   const progressRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null)
 
   useEffect(() => {
-    const currentUserId = user?.id || userId || (typeof window !== "undefined" ? localStorage.getItem("activeUserId") : null) || DEFAULT_USER_ID;
+    if (userLoading) return
+    const currentUserId = user?.id || userId
     if (!currentUserId) {
       setLoading(false)
       return
@@ -70,7 +48,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
       }
     }
     fetchStatsAndTests()
-  }, [user?.id, userId, user?.target_exam])
+  }, [userLoading, user?.id, userId])
 
   const getShareUrl = () => {
     const score = isNew ? "0 / 0" : `${userStats?.today_score || 0} / ${userStats?.today_max_score || 60}`
@@ -130,15 +108,24 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
     setShareMenuOpen(false)
   }
 
+  if (loading) {
+    return (
+      <div className="h-[70vh] flex flex-col items-center justify-center p-8">
+        <div className="h-8 w-8 border-4 border-[var(--cyan-ai)] border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin mb-4"></div>
+        <p className="text-muted-foreground font-medium animate-pulse">Loading dashboard...</p>
+      </div>
+    )
+  }
 
   const isNew = userStats ? userStats.is_new_user : true
   const isNeet = user?.target_exam === "NEET"
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-8">
+    <div className="p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-10 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500">
 
-      {/* Page Header */}
-      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4">
+      {/* Basic Performance Dashboard (F-05) */}
+      <section>
+        <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-4 mb-8">
           <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)]">
@@ -173,11 +160,9 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
             )}
           </div>
         </div>
-
-      {/* KPI Stat Cards */}
-      <div ref={progressRef} className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
+        <div ref={progressRef} className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 p-4 -mx-4 bg-background rounded-2xl">
           {/* Today's Score */}
-        <Card className="border-border shadow-sm">
+          <Card>
             <CardContent className="p-5 flex flex-col items-center text-center">
               <div className="p-3 bg-secondary rounded-full mb-3 text-primary"><Target size={24} /></div>
               <p className="text-sm font-bold text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wider mb-1">Today's Score</p>
@@ -191,7 +176,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
           </Card>
 
           {/* Overall Accuracy */}
-        <Card className="border-border shadow-sm">
+          <Card>
             <CardContent className="p-5 flex flex-col items-center text-center">
               <div className="p-3 bg-secondary rounded-full mb-3 text-amber-500"><Activity size={24} /></div>
               <p className="text-sm font-bold text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wider mb-1">Overall Accuracy</p>
@@ -205,7 +190,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
           </Card>
 
           {/* Qs Attempted */}
-        <Card className="border-border shadow-sm">
+          <Card>
             <CardContent className="p-5 flex flex-col items-center text-center">
               <div className="p-3 bg-secondary rounded-full mb-3 text-[var(--cyan-ai)]"><CheckCircle2 size={24} /></div>
               <p className="text-sm font-bold text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wider mb-1">Qs Attempted</p>
@@ -219,7 +204,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
           </Card>
 
           {/* City Rank */}
-        <Card className="border-border shadow-sm relative overflow-hidden group">
+          <Card className="relative overflow-hidden group">
             <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-br from-background to-secondary/50 z-0"></div>
             <CardContent className="p-5 flex flex-col items-center text-center relative z-10">
               <div className="p-3 bg-background border border-border shadow-sm rounded-full mb-3 text-foreground group-hover:scale-110 transition-transform"><Trophy size={24} /></div>
@@ -239,23 +224,21 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
             </CardContent>
           </Card>
         </div>
+      </section>
 
-      {/* Tests & DPPs Grid */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-8">
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-8 mb-8">
         {/* Dynamic DPP Modules */}
         <section>
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-5">
             <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold tracking-tight flex items-center gap-2">
               Today's DPPs
             </h2>
-            <Link href="/dashboard/dpp">
             <Button variant="ghost" size="sm" className="text-muted-foreground font-medium">View All</Button>
-            </Link>
           </div>
           <div className="space-y-4">
             {dpps.length > 0 ? (
               dpps.map((dpp) => (
-                <Card key={dpp.id} className="hover:border-primary/30 cursor-pointer group">
+                <Card key={dpp.id} className="hover:border-primary/30 hover:shadow-md cursor-pointer transition-all duration-300 group">
                   <CardContent className="p-5 flex items-center justify-between">
                     <div className="flex gap-4 items-center">
                       <div className="p-3 bg-secondary rounded-xl text-foreground">
@@ -274,27 +257,8 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
                   </CardContent>
                 </Card>
               ))
-            ) : loading ? (
-              <div className="space-y-4">
-                {[1, 2].map((i) => (
-                  <Card key={i} className="animate-pulse">
-                    <CardContent className="p-5 flex items-center justify-between">
-                      <div className="flex gap-4 items-center">
-                        <div className="size-11 bg-secondary rounded-xl"></div>
-                        <div className="space-y-2">
-                          <div className="h-4 w-40 bg-secondary rounded"></div>
-                          <div className="h-3 w-28 bg-secondary/60 rounded"></div>
-                        </div>
-                      </div>
-                      <div className="h-8 w-16 bg-secondary rounded-xl"></div>
-                    </CardContent>
-                  </Card>
-                ))}
-              </div>
             ) : (
-              <Card className="overflow-hidden p-6 border-dashed opacity-70">
-                <p className="text-muted-foreground text-sm">No DPPs scheduled for today.</p>
-              </Card>
+              <p className="text-muted-foreground text-sm py-4">No DPPs scheduled for today.</p>
             )}
           </div>
         </section>
@@ -305,9 +269,6 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
             <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold tracking-tight flex items-center gap-2">
               Upcoming CBTs
             </h2>
-            <Link href="/dashboard/cbt">
-              <Button variant="ghost" size="sm" className="text-muted-foreground font-medium">View All</Button>
-            </Link>
           </div>
           <div className="space-y-4">
             {cbts.length > 0 ? (
@@ -317,7 +278,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
                     <div>
                       <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
                         <Badge variant="outline" className="border-primary/20 bg-primary/5 text-primary">{cbt.exam_pattern}</Badge>
-                        <span className="text-xs text-muted-foreground font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider">{cbt.scheduled_date ? formatISTDate(cbt.scheduled_date) : 'Available Now'}</span>
+                        <span className="text-xs text-muted-foreground font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider">{cbt.scheduled_date ? new Date(cbt.scheduled_date).toLocaleDateString() : 'Available Now'}</span>
                       </div>
                       <h3 className="font-semibold text-lg tracking-tight">{cbt.title}</h3>
                       <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground flex items-center gap-1.5 mt-1.5">
@@ -330,14 +291,6 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
                   </div>
                 </Card>
               ))
-            ) : loading ? (
-              <div className="space-y-4">
-                <Card className="animate-pulse p-6 space-y-3">
-                  <div className="h-4 w-24 bg-secondary rounded"></div>
-                  <div className="h-5 w-48 bg-secondary rounded"></div>
-                  <div className="h-3 w-32 bg-secondary/60 rounded"></div>
-                </Card>
-              </div>
             ) : (
               <Card className="overflow-hidden p-6 border-dashed opacity-70">
                 <p className="text-muted-foreground text-sm">No upcoming CBTs at the moment.</p>
@@ -347,14 +300,13 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
         </section>
       </div>
       
-      {/* AI Intelligence Grid */}
       <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-8">
-        <div>
+        <section>
           <AdaptiveStudyPlan />
-        </div>
-        <div>
+        </section>
+        <section>
           <MistakeHeatmap />
-        </div>
+        </section>
       </div>
 
     </div>

src/app/dashboard/progress/page.tsx

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 import { useState, useEffect } from "react"
 import { Card, CardContent, CardHeader, CardTitle, CardDescription } from "@/components/ui/card"
-import { ChevronDown, ChevronRight, CheckCircle2, Circle, Clock, Activity, BarChart3, Lock } from "lucide-react"
+import { ChevronDown, ChevronRight, CheckCircle2, Circle, Clock, Activity, BarChart3 } from "lucide-react"
 import { useActiveUser, isDemoUser } from "@/hooks/useActiveUser"
 import { PremiumGate } from "@/components/PremiumGate"
 
@@ -134,26 +134,25 @@ const ZERO_SUBJECTS: Subject[] = [
   // Math/Bio dynamic subjects handled below
 ]
 
+export default function ProgressTrackerPage() {
+  const { userId, user } = useActiveUser()
+  const isDemo = isDemoUser(userId)
+  const [subjects, setSubjects] = useState<Subject[]>([])
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const targetExam = user?.target_exam || "JEE_Main";
+    const isNeet = targetExam === "NEET";
     
     const mathDemoSubject: Subject = {
       name: "Mathematics",
-      completionPct: 28,
+      completionPct: 22,
       chapters: [
         {
           name: "Calculus",
           isExpanded: true,
           topics: [
             { name: "Limits", status: "In Progress", accuracy: 60, questionsAttempted: 45 },
-            { name: "Derivatives", status: "Practiced", accuracy: 72, questionsAttempted: 35 },
-            { name: "Integrals", status: "Not Started", accuracy: 0, questionsAttempted: 0 },
-          ]
-        },
-        {
-          name: "Coordinate Geometry",
-          isExpanded: false,
-          topics: [
-            { name: "Straight Lines", status: "Practiced", accuracy: 80, questionsAttempted: 40 },
-            { name: "Circles", status: "Not Started", accuracy: 0, questionsAttempted: 0 },
+            { name: "Derivatives", status: "Not Started", accuracy: 0, questionsAttempted: 0 },
           ]
         }
       ]
@@ -170,14 +169,6 @@ const mathDemoSubject: Subject = {
             { name: "Cell Wall", status: "Practiced", accuracy: 80, questionsAttempted: 60 },
             { name: "Nucleus", status: "In Progress", accuracy: 50, questionsAttempted: 25 },
           ]
-        },
-        {
-          name: "Genetics & Evolution",
-          isExpanded: false,
-          topics: [
-            { name: "Mendelian Genetics", status: "Practiced", accuracy: 85, questionsAttempted: 55 },
-            { name: "Molecular Basis of Inheritance", status: "Not Started", accuracy: 0, questionsAttempted: 0 },
-          ]
         }
       ]
     };
@@ -192,15 +183,6 @@ const mathDemoSubject: Subject = {
           topics: [
             { name: "Limits", status: "Not Started", accuracy: 0, questionsAttempted: 0 },
             { name: "Derivatives", status: "Not Started", accuracy: 0, questionsAttempted: 0 },
-            { name: "Integrals", status: "Not Started", accuracy: 0, questionsAttempted: 0 },
-          ]
-        },
-        {
-          name: "Coordinate Geometry",
-          isExpanded: false,
-          topics: [
-            { name: "Straight Lines", status: "Not Started", accuracy: 0, questionsAttempted: 0 },
-            { name: "Circles", status: "Not Started", accuracy: 0, questionsAttempted: 0 },
           ]
         }
       ]
@@ -217,98 +199,15 @@ const mathDemoSubject: Subject = {
             { name: "Cell Wall", status: "Not Started", accuracy: 0, questionsAttempted: 0 },
             { name: "Nucleus", status: "Not Started", accuracy: 0, questionsAttempted: 0 },
           ]
-        },
-        {
-          name: "Genetics & Evolution",
-          isExpanded: false,
-          topics: [
-            { name: "Mendelian Genetics", status: "Not Started", accuracy: 0, questionsAttempted: 0 },
-            { name: "Molecular Basis of Inheritance", status: "Not Started", accuracy: 0, questionsAttempted: 0 },
-          ]
         }
       ]
     };
 
-function getInitialSubjects(isDemoUser: boolean, targetExam: string): Subject[] {
-  const isNeet = targetExam === "NEET";
-  const isJeeNeet = targetExam === "JEE_NEET";
-  const base = isDemoUser ? [...DEMO_SUBJECTS] : [...ZERO_SUBJECTS];
-  if (isJeeNeet) {
-    base.push(isDemoUser ? mathDemoSubject : mathZeroSubject);
-    base.push(isDemoUser ? bioDemoSubject : bioZeroSubject);
-  } else if (isNeet) {
-    base.push(isDemoUser ? bioDemoSubject : bioZeroSubject);
-  } else {
-    base.push(isDemoUser ? mathDemoSubject : mathZeroSubject);
-  }
-  return base;
-}
-export default function ProgressTrackerPage() {
-  const { userId, user, hasAccessTo } = useActiveUser();
-  const isDemo = isDemoUser(userId);
-  const [subjects, setSubjects] = useState<Subject[]>(() =>
-    getInitialSubjects(isDemoUser(userId), user?.target_exam || "JEE_Main")
-  );
-
-  useEffect(() => {
-    setSubjects(getInitialSubjects(isDemo, user?.target_exam || "JEE_Main"));
-
-    const handleSwitched = (e: any) => {
-      const switchedUser = e.detail?.user;
-      const switchedId = e.detail?.userId;
-      const exam = switchedUser?.target_exam || (switchedId === "33333333-3333-3333-3333-333333333333" ? "JEE_NEET" : "JEE_Main");
-      const demo = isDemoUser(switchedId);
-      setSubjects(getInitialSubjects(demo, exam));
-    };
-
-    const handleUpdated = () => {
-      setSubjects(getInitialSubjects(isDemoUser(userId), user?.target_exam || "JEE_Main"));
-    };
-
-    window.addEventListener("pragativeer-user-switched", handleSwitched);
-    window.addEventListener("pragativeer-user-updated", handleUpdated);
-
-    return () => {
-      window.removeEventListener("pragativeer-user-switched", handleSwitched);
-      window.removeEventListener("pragativeer-user-updated", handleUpdated);
-    };
-  }, [isDemo, user?.target_exam, userId]);
-
-  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">
-          <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)]">
-                <BarChart3 className="text-yellow-600 dark:text-[var(--cyan-ai)]" size={28} />
-              </span>
-              Syllabus Tracker
-            </h1>
-            <p className="text-muted-foreground text-base font-medium max-w-2xl pl-1">
-              Track your syllabus coverage and mastery per chapter to ensure no gaps.
-            </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">
-          <div className="size-20 rounded-full bg-red-500/10 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto text-red-500">
-            <Lock size={40} />
-          </div>
-          <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold">Premium Feature</h2>
-          <p className="text-muted-foreground">
-            Chapter-wise syllabus tracking is available on Pro and AI Coach plans.
-          </p>
-          <button 
-            className="px-8 py-3 bg-[var(--cyan-ai)] text-black font-bold rounded-xl shadow-[0_0_20px_-5px_var(--cyan-ai)]"
-            onClick={() => window.location.href = '/upgrade'}
-          >
-            Upgrade Plan
-          </button>
-        </div>
-      </div>
-    );
-  }
+    const base = isDemo ? [...DEMO_SUBJECTS] : [...ZERO_SUBJECTS];
+    base.push(isDemo ? (isNeet ? bioDemoSubject : mathDemoSubject) : (isNeet ? bioZeroSubject : mathZeroSubject));
     
+    setSubjects(base);
+  }, [isDemo, user?.target_exam]);
 
   const toggleChapter = (subjectIndex: number, chapterIndex: number) => {
     const newSubjects = [...subjects]
@@ -317,8 +216,8 @@ export default function ProgressTrackerPage() {
   }
 
   return (
-    
-      <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
+    <PremiumGate featureKey="chapter-wise-progress-tracking">
+      <div className="p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
         <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">
@@ -333,7 +232,7 @@ 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`}>
+      <div className="grid grid-cols-1 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">
@@ -408,6 +307,6 @@ export default function ProgressTrackerPage() {
         ))}
       </div>
     </div>
-
+    </PremiumGate>
   )
 }

src/app/dashboard/rank-predictor/page.tsx

@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ export default function RankPredictorPage() {
   ]
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
+    <div className="p-6 md:p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
       
       {/* Header */}
       <div className="text-center max-w-3xl mx-auto space-y-3">
@@ -240,7 +240,7 @@ export default function RankPredictorPage() {
               {totalScore === 0 ? "AIR --" : `AIR ~${predictedRank.toLocaleString()}`}
             </div>
             <div className="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1 rounded-full bg-[var(--cyan-ai-20)] text-[var(--cyan-ai)] text-xs font-bold border border-[var(--cyan-ai-40)]">
-              <CheckCircle2 size={13} /> {totalScore === 0 ? "Calibrating <EFBFBD> Adjust Sliders" : "High Accuracy Confidence"}
+              <CheckCircle2 size={13} /> {totalScore === 0 ? "Calibrating · Adjust Sliders" : "High Accuracy Confidence"}
             </div>
           </Card>
 

src/app/dashboard/settings/page.tsx

@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ export default function SettingsPage() {
   }
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
+    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
       <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">

src/app/dashboard/settings/password/page.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client";
+"use client";
 
 import { fetchWithAuth } from "@/lib/apiClient";
 import { useState } from "react";
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ export default function PasswordPage() {
   };
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-3xl mx-auto">
+    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-3xl mx-auto">
       <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">

src/app/dashboard/streaks/page.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client"
+"use client"
 
 import { fetchWithAuth } from "@/lib/apiClient";
 import { useState, useEffect } from "react"
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ export default function StreaksPage() {
   ];
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
+    <div className="p-8 space-y-8 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95 origin-top duration-500 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
       <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">

src/app/forgot-password/page.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client"
+"use client"
 
 import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"
 import { Card, CardContent, CardDescription, CardHeader, CardTitle } from "@/components/ui/card"
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ export default function ForgotPasswordPage() {
         <ArrowLeft size={16} /> Back to Login
       </Link>
       
-      <div className="w-full max-w-md space-y-8">
+      <div className="w-full max-w-md space-y-8 animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-bottom-8 duration-700">
         <div className="flex justify-center mb-8">
           <Logo href="/" className="w-72" imageClassName="object-contain" height={80} />
         </div>

src/app/globals.css

@@ -116,40 +116,11 @@ body {
   box-shadow: none !important;
 }
 
-/* ─── Intro/opening animations completely eliminated for instant, rock-solid page loading ─── */
-*, *::before, *::after {
-  --tw-enter-opacity: 1 !important;
-  --tw-enter-scale: 1 !important;
-  --tw-enter-translate-x: 0 !important;
-  --tw-enter-translate-y: 0 !important;
-}
-
-.animate-page-enter,
-.animate-section,
-.animate-section-1,
-.animate-section-2,
-.animate-section-3,
-.animate-section-4,
-.animate-section-5,
-.animate-section-6,
-.animate-in,
-[class*="animate-in"],
-[class*="fade-in"],
-[class*="slide-in"],
-[class*="zoom-in"] {
-  animation: none !important;
-  opacity: 1 !important;
-  transform: none !important;
-  filter: none !important;
-}
-
 @layer utilities {
   .text-balance {
     text-wrap: balance;
   }
   
-
-  
   .bg-grid {
     background-size: 40px 40px;
     background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
@@ -202,4 +173,3 @@ body {
 ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
   background: var(--muted-foreground);
 }
-

src/app/login/page.tsx

@@ -32,7 +32,9 @@ export default function LoginPage() {
       if (data.success) {
         if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
           // Set auth_token cookie required by Next.js 16 proxy.ts middleware
-          const cookieVal = data.role === "admin" ? "admin" : (data.token || "authenticated");
+          // Admin now gets a real JWT (same as users); the opaque "admin"
+          // token is deprecated. Keep "authenticated" fallback for safety.
+          const cookieVal = data.token || "authenticated";
           document.cookie = `auth_token=${cookieVal}; path=/; max-age=2592000; SameSite=Lax`;
 
           localStorage.setItem("activeUserId", data.user_id || data.token);
@@ -40,7 +42,7 @@ export default function LoginPage() {
           const sessionToken = data.token;
           localStorage.setItem("active_session_token", sessionToken);
           
-          if (data.token && data.token !== "admin") {
+          if (data.token) {
             try {
               await fetchWithAuth(`/api/users/${data.user_id}/session`, {
                 method: 'POST',
@@ -62,17 +64,7 @@ export default function LoginPage() {
         setError(data.error || "Invalid email or password.")
       }
     } catch (err) {
-      // Local dev offline fallback: if backend is offline on localhost, allow demo login to test frontend
-      if (email === "demo@pragativeer.com" || email.includes("demo") || email === "admin@pragativeer.com") {
-        const isAdmin = email.includes("admin");
-        const cookieVal = isAdmin ? "admin" : "authenticated";
-        document.cookie = `auth_token=${cookieVal}; path=/; max-age=2592000; SameSite=Lax`;
-        localStorage.setItem("activeUserId", isAdmin ? "admin" : "11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111111111");
-        localStorage.setItem("active_session_token", "dev-offline-token");
-        window.location.href = isAdmin ? "/admin" : "/dashboard";
-        return;
-      }
-      setError("Backend server is not running on port 8000. Start backend or use demo@pragativeer.com to test locally.");
+      setError("An error occurred. Please try again.")
     }
   }
 
@@ -82,7 +74,7 @@ export default function LoginPage() {
         <ArrowLeft size={16} /> Back to Home
       </Link>
       
-      <div className="w-full max-w-md space-y-8">
+      <div className="w-full max-w-md space-y-8 animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-bottom-8 duration-700">
         <div className="flex justify-center mb-8">
           <Logo href="/" className="w-72" imageClassName="object-contain" height={80} />
         </div>

src/app/onboarding/page.tsx

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
-"use client";
+"use client";
 
 import { useState } from "react";
 import { useRouter } from "next/navigation";
+import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 import {
   CheckCircle2,
   Zap,
@@ -40,6 +41,7 @@ export default function OnboardingPage() {
     if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
       localStorage.setItem("chosen_plan", plan);
     }
+    // Small UX delay so the button animation feels intentional
     await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 600));
     router.push("/dashboard");
   };
@@ -52,14 +54,19 @@ export default function OnboardingPage() {
         <div className="absolute bottom-0 right-1/4 size-[500px] bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] blur-[120px] rounded-full" />
       </div>
 
-      <div className="w-full max-w-5xl space-y-12">
+      <div className="w-full max-w-5xl space-y-12 animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-bottom-6 duration-700">
         {/* Logo */}
         <div className="flex justify-center">
           <Logo href="/" className="w-56" imageClassName="object-contain" height={64} />
         </div>
 
         {/* Header */}
-        <div className="text-center space-y-4">
+        <motion.div
+          initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 24 }}
+          animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
+          transition={{ duration: 0.6 }}
+          className="text-center space-y-4"
+        >
           <div className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 rounded-full bg-primary/10 border border-primary/20 text-primary font-bold text-sm mb-2">
             <Sparkles size={14} className="animate-pulse" />
             Account Created Successfully!
@@ -78,12 +85,16 @@ export default function OnboardingPage() {
             <Clock size={16} />
             Your 15-day free trial with all features starts now — Day 1 of 15
           </div>
-        </div>
+        </motion.div>
 
         {/* Plan Cards */}
         <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6 max-w-4xl mx-auto">
           {/* Pro Plan */}
-          <div>
+          <motion.div
+            initial={{ opacity: 0, x: -40 }}
+            animate={{ opacity: 1, x: 0 }}
+            transition={{ duration: 0.6, delay: 0.15, type: "spring" }}
+          >
             <div
               className="relative rounded-[2rem] p-[1px] h-full group cursor-pointer"
               style={{
@@ -92,7 +103,7 @@ export default function OnboardingPage() {
               }}
               onClick={() => !selecting && handleSelect("Pro")}
             >
-              <div className="bg-background rounded-[calc(2rem-1px)] p-7 flex flex-col h-full hover:bg-secondary/20">
+              <div className="bg-background rounded-[calc(2rem-1px)] p-7 flex flex-col h-full transition-all duration-300 group-hover:bg-secondary/20">
                 {/* Header */}
                 <div className="mb-6">
                   <div className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1 rounded-full bg-yellow-500/10 border border-yellow-500/20 text-yellow-500 text-xs font-bold mb-3 uppercase tracking-wider">
@@ -124,7 +135,7 @@ export default function OnboardingPage() {
                     if (!selecting) handleSelect("Pro");
                   }}
                   disabled={!!selecting}
-                  className="w-full h-12 rounded-xl bg-yellow-500 text-black font-bold text-base hover:bg-yellow-400 shadow-[0_0_20px_-5px_rgba(234,179,8,0.5)] hover:shadow-[0_0_30px_-3px_rgba(234,179,8,0.7)] disabled:opacity-70 disabled:cursor-not-allowed flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+                  className="w-full h-12 rounded-xl bg-yellow-500 text-black font-bold text-base hover:bg-yellow-400 transition-all duration-300 shadow-[0_0_20px_-5px_rgba(234,179,8,0.5)] hover:shadow-[0_0_30px_-3px_rgba(234,179,8,0.7)] hover:-translate-y-0.5 disabled:opacity-70 disabled:cursor-not-allowed flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
                 >
                   {selecting === "Pro" ? (
                     <>
@@ -140,10 +151,14 @@ export default function OnboardingPage() {
                 </button>
               </div>
             </div>
-          </div>
+          </motion.div>
 
           {/* AI Coach Plan */}
-          <div>
+          <motion.div
+            initial={{ opacity: 0, x: 40 }}
+            animate={{ opacity: 1, x: 0 }}
+            transition={{ duration: 0.6, delay: 0.25, type: "spring" }}
+          >
             <div
               className="relative rounded-[2rem] p-[1px] h-full group cursor-pointer"
               style={{
@@ -157,7 +172,7 @@ export default function OnboardingPage() {
                 <Sparkles size={12} /> Most Popular
               </div>
 
-              <div className="bg-background rounded-[calc(2rem-1px)] p-7 flex flex-col h-full hover:bg-secondary/20">
+              <div className="bg-background rounded-[calc(2rem-1px)] p-7 flex flex-col h-full transition-all duration-300 group-hover:bg-secondary/20">
                 {/* Header */}
                 <div className="mb-6 pt-2">
                   <div className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1 rounded-full bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] border border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)] text-[var(--cyan-ai)] text-xs font-bold mb-3 uppercase tracking-wider">
@@ -189,7 +204,7 @@ export default function OnboardingPage() {
                     if (!selecting) handleSelect("AI Coach");
                   }}
                   disabled={!!selecting}
-                  className="w-full h-12 rounded-xl bg-[var(--cyan-ai)] text-black font-bold text-base hover:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-80)] shadow-[0_0_20px_-5px_rgba(12,96,96,0.5)] hover:shadow-[0_0_30px_-3px_rgba(12,96,96,0.8)] disabled:opacity-70 disabled:cursor-not-allowed flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+                  className="w-full h-12 rounded-xl bg-[var(--cyan-ai)] text-black font-bold text-base hover:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-80)] transition-all duration-300 shadow-[0_0_20px_-5px_rgba(12,96,96,0.5)] hover:shadow-[0_0_30px_-3px_rgba(12,96,96,0.8)] hover:-translate-y-0.5 disabled:opacity-70 disabled:cursor-not-allowed flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
                 >
                   {selecting === "AI Coach" ? (
                     <>
@@ -205,13 +220,18 @@ export default function OnboardingPage() {
                 </button>
               </div>
             </div>
-          </div>
+          </motion.div>
         </div>
 
         {/* Bottom note */}
-        <p className="text-center text-xs text-muted-foreground font-medium pb-8">
+        <motion.p
+          initial={{ opacity: 0 }}
+          animate={{ opacity: 1 }}
+          transition={{ duration: 0.6, delay: 0.5 }}
+          className="text-center text-xs text-muted-foreground font-medium pb-8"
+        >
           🔒 No credit card required for trial &nbsp;·&nbsp; Cancel anytime &nbsp;·&nbsp; All prices inclusive of GST
-        </p>
+        </motion.p>
       </div>
     </div>
   );

src/app/page.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client"
+"use client"
 
 import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"
 import { Badge } from "@/components/ui/badge"
@@ -6,20 +6,61 @@ import { Card, CardContent } from "@/components/ui/card"
 import { BrainCircuit, Activity, Zap, CheckCircle2, Shield, ArrowRight, Play, BookOpen, LineChart, Trophy, Sparkles, MessageSquare, X, Minus, Target, Calendar } from "lucide-react"
 import Image from "next/image"
 import Link from "next/link"
+import { motion, useScroll, useTransform, Variants } from "framer-motion"
+import { useRef, useEffect } from "react"
 import { ThemeToggle } from "@/components/ThemeToggle"
 
 export default function MarketingPage() {
-  return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-background text-foreground overflow-x-hidden selection:bg-primary/20 relative">
 
-      {/* Deep Background */}
+
+  const containerRef = useRef(null)
+  const { scrollYProgress } = useScroll({
+    target: containerRef,
+    offset: ["start start", "end start"]
+  })
+
+  // Slower background parallax
+  const yBg = useTransform(scrollYProgress, [0, 1], ["0%", "50%"])
+
+  // Stagger variants for the features
+  const containerVariants: Variants = {
+    hidden: { opacity: 0 },
+    visible: {
+      opacity: 1,
+      transition: {
+        staggerChildren: 0.2
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  const itemVariants: Variants = {
+    hidden: { opacity: 0, y: 30 },
+    visible: {
+      opacity: 1,
+      y: 0,
+      transition: { type: "spring", stiffness: 100, damping: 12 }
+    }
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <div ref={containerRef} className="min-h-screen bg-background text-foreground overflow-x-hidden selection:bg-primary/20 relative">
+
+      {/* Animated Deep Background */}
       <div className="fixed inset-0 z-0 pointer-events-none bg-grid opacity-30"></div>
       <div className="fixed inset-0 z-0 pointer-events-none" style={{ background: 'radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(209, 255, 77, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%)' }}></div>
       <div className="fixed inset-0 z-0 pointer-events-none" style={{ background: 'radial-gradient(circle at 100% 50%, rgba(12, 96, 96, 0.03) 0%, transparent 40%)' }}></div>
 
-      {/* Ambient Glows */}
-      <div className="fixed top-1/4 left-1/4 size-[400px] rounded-full bg-primary/20 blur-[120px] pointer-events-none mix-blend-screen -z-10" />
-      <div className="fixed bottom-1/4 right-1/4 size-[500px] rounded-full bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] blur-[150px] pointer-events-none mix-blend-screen -z-10" />
+      {/* Floating Orbs (Using Framer Motion) */}
+      <motion.div
+        className="fixed top-1/4 left-1/4 size-[400px] rounded-full bg-primary/20 blur-[120px] pointer-events-none mix-blend-screen -z-10"
+        animate={{ x: [0, 50, -20, 0], y: [0, -30, 40, 0] }}
+        transition={{ duration: 15, repeat: Infinity, ease: "linear" }}
+      />
+      <motion.div
+        className="fixed bottom-1/4 right-1/4 size-[500px] rounded-full bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] blur-[150px] pointer-events-none mix-blend-screen -z-10"
+        animate={{ x: [0, -60, 30, 0], y: [0, 40, -50, 0] }}
+        transition={{ duration: 20, repeat: Infinity, ease: "linear" }}
+      />
 
       {/* Navigation */}
       <nav className="fixed top-0 w-full z-50 bg-background/50 backdrop-blur-xl border-b border-border/50">
@@ -52,32 +93,56 @@ export default function MarketingPage() {
       <main className="relative z-10 pt-32 pb-24">
         {/* Hero Section */}
         <section className="px-6 max-w-7xl mx-auto text-center space-y-8 pt-12 pb-8">
-          <div>
+          <motion.div
+            initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 20 }}
+            animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
+            transition={{ duration: 0.6 }}
+          >
             <Badge variant="outline" className="border-primary/50 text-primary bg-primary/10 px-4 py-1.5 rounded-full text-xs font-bold tracking-widest uppercase shadow-[0_0_15px_-5px_var(--color-primary)] mb-6">
               The Next Evolution of Prep
             </Badge>
-          </div>
+          </motion.div>
 
-          <h1 className="text-6xl md:text-8xl font-bold tracking-tighter max-w-5xl mx-auto leading-[1.1]">
+          <motion.h1
+            initial={{ opacity: 0, scale: 0.95 }}
+            animate={{ opacity: 1, scale: 1 }}
+            transition={{ duration: 0.8, type: "spring" }}
+            className="text-6xl md:text-8xl font-bold tracking-tighter max-w-5xl mx-auto leading-[1.1]"
+          >
             NEET/JEE Prep, <br className="hidden md:block" />
             <span className="text-transparent bg-clip-text bg-gradient-to-r from-primary via-[var(--cyan-ai)] to-primary animate-gradient pb-2 drop-shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(209,255,77,0.3)]">Re-engineered by AI.</span>
-          </h1>
+          </motion.h1>
 
-          <p className="text-xl md:text-2xl text-muted-foreground max-w-2xl mx-auto leading-relaxed font-medium">
+          <motion.p
+            initial={{ opacity: 0 }}
+            animate={{ opacity: 1 }}
+            transition={{ duration: 0.8, delay: 0.2 }}
+            className="text-xl md:text-2xl text-muted-foreground max-w-2xl mx-auto leading-relaxed font-medium"
+          >
             Experience the most accurate CBT Exam Engine combined with adaptive DPPs generated specifically for your weak areas in real-time.
-          </p>
+          </motion.p>
 
-          <div className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-center justify-center gap-4 pt-8">
+          <motion.div
+            initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 20 }}
+            animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
+            transition={{ duration: 0.8, delay: 0.4 }}
+            className="flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-center justify-center gap-4 pt-8"
+          >
             <Link href="/login">
               <Button size="lg" className="group rounded-full h-14 px-8 text-base font-bold shadow-[0_0_40px_-10px_var(--color-primary)] hover:shadow-[0_0_60px_-10px_var(--color-primary)] transition-all w-full sm:w-auto relative overflow-hidden">
                 <span className="relative z-10 flex items-center">Start Free Trial <ArrowRight className="ml-2 group-hover:translate-x-1 transition-transform" size={18} /></span>
                 <div className="absolute inset-0 -translate-x-full animate-shine bg-gradient-to-r from-transparent via-white/20 to-transparent z-0"></div>
               </Button>
             </Link>
-          </div>
+          </motion.div>
 
           {/* Dashboard Preview Mockup */}
-          <div className="relative max-w-5xl mx-auto mt-20 rounded-[2rem] border border-border/60 bg-secondary/5 backdrop-blur-xl shadow-[0_0_50px_-15px_rgba(12,96,96,0.15)] overflow-hidden">
+          <motion.div
+            initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 40, scale: 0.95 }}
+            animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0, scale: 1 }}
+            transition={{ duration: 1, delay: 0.6, type: "spring" }}
+            className="relative max-w-5xl mx-auto mt-20 rounded-[2rem] border border-border/60 bg-secondary/5 backdrop-blur-xl shadow-[0_0_50px_-15px_rgba(12,96,96,0.15)] overflow-hidden"
+          >
             {/* Top Window Chrome Bar */}
             <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-b border-border/50 bg-background/50">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
@@ -238,7 +303,7 @@ export default function MarketingPage() {
 
               </div>
             </div>
-          </div>
+          </motion.div>
         </section>
 
         {/* Infinite Trust Bar (commented out) 
@@ -269,13 +334,25 @@ export default function MarketingPage() {
 
         {/* Animated DPP Engine Section */}
         <section id="features" className="py-32 px-6 max-w-7xl mx-auto">
-          <div className="text-center mb-20">
+          <motion.div
+            initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 40 }}
+            whileInView={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
+            viewport={{ once: true, margin: "-100px" }}
+            transition={{ duration: 0.8 }}
+            className="text-center mb-20"
+          >
             <h2 className="text-4xl md:text-6xl font-bold tracking-tighter mb-6">Adaptive Engine</h2>
             <p className="text-muted-foreground text-xl max-w-2xl mx-auto">Our AI analyzes every keystroke and hesitation to generate the exact problems you need to solve next.</p>
-          </div>
+          </motion.div>
 
-          <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
-            <div>
+          <motion.div
+            variants={containerVariants}
+            initial="hidden"
+            whileInView="visible"
+            viewport={{ once: true, margin: "-50px" }}
+            className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-8"
+          >
+            <motion.div variants={itemVariants}>
               <Card className="bg-secondary/10 backdrop-blur-xl border-border/50 hover:border-primary/50 transition-all duration-300 rounded-[2rem] h-full shadow-lg group">
                 <CardContent className="p-8 relative overflow-hidden">
                   <div className="absolute top-0 right-0 p-8 opacity-5 group-hover:opacity-10 transition-opacity transform group-hover:scale-110 group-hover:-rotate-12 duration-500">
@@ -290,9 +367,9 @@ export default function MarketingPage() {
                   </p>
                 </CardContent>
               </Card>
-            </div>
+            </motion.div>
 
-            <div>
+            <motion.div variants={itemVariants}>
               <Card className="bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] backdrop-blur-xl border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)] hover:border-[var(--cyan-ai-50)] transition-all duration-300 rounded-[2rem] h-full shadow-[0_0_30px_-15px_var(--cyan-ai)] group">
                 <CardContent className="p-8 relative overflow-hidden">
                   <div className="absolute top-0 right-0 p-8 opacity-5 group-hover:opacity-10 transition-opacity transform group-hover:scale-110 group-hover:rotate-12 duration-500">
@@ -307,9 +384,9 @@ export default function MarketingPage() {
                   </p>
                 </CardContent>
               </Card>
-            </div>
+            </motion.div>
 
-            <div>
+            <motion.div variants={itemVariants}>
               <Card className="bg-secondary/10 backdrop-blur-xl border-border/50 hover:border-primary/50 transition-all duration-300 rounded-[2rem] h-full shadow-lg group">
                 <CardContent className="p-8 relative overflow-hidden">
                   <div className="absolute top-0 right-0 p-8 opacity-5 group-hover:opacity-10 transition-opacity transform group-hover:scale-110 group-hover:-rotate-12 duration-500">
@@ -324,22 +401,56 @@ export default function MarketingPage() {
                   </p>
                 </CardContent>
               </Card>
-            </div>
-          </div>
+            </motion.div>
+          </motion.div>
         </section>
 
-        {/* Pricing */}
+        {/* Animated Pricing */}
         <section id="pricing" className="py-24 px-6 max-w-7xl mx-auto relative">
           <div className="absolute top-1/2 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 size-[600px] bg-primary/5 blur-[120px] rounded-full pointer-events-none -z-10"></div>
 
-          <div className="text-center mb-20">
+          <motion.div
+            initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 40 }}
+            whileInView={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
+            viewport={{ once: true }}
+            transition={{ duration: 0.8 }}
+            className="text-center mb-20"
+          >
             <h2 className="text-4xl md:text-6xl font-bold tracking-tighter mb-6">Simple, Transparent Pricing</h2>
             <p className="text-muted-foreground text-xl max-w-2xl mx-auto">Unlock the ultimate unfair advantage for your NEET/JEE preparation.</p>
-          </div>
+          </motion.div>
 
           <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-8 max-w-4xl mx-auto items-stretch">
+            {/* Free Plan 
+            <motion.div
+              initial={{ opacity: 0, x: -50 }}
+              whileInView={{ opacity: 1, x: 0 }}
+              viewport={{ once: true }}
+              transition={{ duration: 0.6, type: "spring" }}
+            >
+              <Card className="bg-background/80 backdrop-blur-md border-border p-6 rounded-[2rem] flex flex-col hover:border-border/80 transition-colors h-full z-10 relative shadow-xl">
+                <h3 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-2">Free</h3>
+                <p className="text-muted-foreground mb-6 text-base">Perfect to get started.</p>
+                <div className="text-6xl font-bold tracking-tighter mb-6">₹0<span className="text-xl text-white/60 font-medium tracking-normal ml-1">/year</span></div>
+                <ul className="space-y-3 mb-6 flex-1 font-medium text-lg">
+                  <li className="flex items-center gap-4"><CheckCircle2 size={24} className="text-white" /> 1 Daily Practice Sheet</li>
+                  <li className="flex items-center gap-4"><CheckCircle2 size={24} className="text-white" /> Basic Performance Analytics</li>
+                  <li className="flex items-center gap-4"><CheckCircle2 size={24} className="text-white" /> Community Access</li>
+                </ul>
+                <Link href="/login">
+                  <Button variant="outline" size="lg" className="w-full rounded-2xl h-12 border-white text-white font-bold text-lg hover:bg-secondary hover:text-white">Login</Button>
+                </Link>
+              </Card>
+            </motion.div>
+            */}
+
             {/* Pro Plan */}
-            <div>
+            <motion.div
+              initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 40 }}
+              whileInView={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
+              viewport={{ once: true }}
+              transition={{ duration: 0.6, type: "spring", delay: 0.1 }}
+            >
               <Card className="bg-background/80 backdrop-blur-md border-border p-6 rounded-[2rem] flex flex-col hover:border-border/80 transition-colors h-full z-10 relative shadow-xl">
                 <h3 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-2 text-yellow-500">Pro</h3>
                 <p className="text-muted-foreground mb-6 text-base">Perfect for self-paced practice.</p>
@@ -354,10 +465,16 @@ export default function MarketingPage() {
                   <Button size="lg" className="w-full rounded-2xl h-12 bg-yellow-500 text-black font-bold text-lg hover:bg-yellow-400">Get Pro</Button>
                 </Link>
               </Card>
-            </div>
+            </motion.div>
 
             {/* AI Coach Plan */}
-            <div className="relative mt-8 lg:mt-0">
+            <motion.div
+                initial={{ opacity: 0, x: 50 }}
+                whileInView={{ opacity: 1, x: 0 }}
+                viewport={{ once: true }}
+                transition={{ duration: 0.6, type: "spring", delay: 0.2 }}
+                className="relative mt-8 lg:mt-0"
+              >
                 <Card className="bg-background/80 backdrop-blur-md border-border p-6 rounded-[2rem] flex flex-col hover:border-border/80 transition-colors h-full z-10 relative shadow-xl">
                   <h3 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-2 text-[var(--cyan-ai)]">AI Coach</h3>
                   <p className="text-muted-foreground mb-6 text-base">The complete AI-driven system.</p>
@@ -372,7 +489,7 @@ export default function MarketingPage() {
                     <Button size="lg" className="w-full rounded-2xl h-12 font-bold text-lg bg-[var(--cyan-ai)] text-black hover:bg-[var(--cyan-ai-80)] transition-all">Get AI Coach</Button>
                   </Link>
                 </Card>
-            </div>
+            </motion.div>
           </div>
           <p className="text-center mt-8 text-sm text-muted-foreground font-medium w-full">
             * All above prices are inclusive of GST.

src/app/signup/page.tsx

@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ export default function SignupPage() {
         <ArrowLeft size={16} /> Back to Home
       </Link>
       
-      <div className="w-full max-w-md space-y-8">
+      <div className="w-full max-w-md space-y-8 animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-bottom-8 duration-700">
         <div className="flex justify-center mb-8">
           <Logo href="/" className="w-72" imageClassName="object-contain" height={80} />
         </div>
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ export default function SignupPage() {
             <CardContent className="space-y-6 pt-4">
               
               {step === 1 ? (
-                <div className="space-y-4">
+                <div className="space-y-4 animate-in fade-in zoom-in-95">
                   <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-4">
                     <div className="space-y-2">
                       <label className="text-sm font-bold text-foreground">First Name</label>
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ export default function SignupPage() {
 
                   {/* OTP verification section temporarily disabled
                   {showOTP && (
-                    <div className="space-y-2">
+                    <div className="space-y-2 animate-in slide-in-from-top-2">
                       <label className="text-sm font-bold text-foreground flex justify-between">
                         <span>Verification Code</span>
                         <span className="text-primary text-xs">Resend in 30s</span>
@@ -224,7 +224,7 @@ export default function SignupPage() {
                   </div>
                 </div>
               ) : (
-                <div className="space-y-4">
+                <div className="space-y-4 animate-in fade-in slide-in-from-right-8">
                   <div className="space-y-2">
                     <label className="text-sm font-bold text-foreground">Target Exam</label>
                     <select

src/app/upgrade/page.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client"
+"use client"
 
 import { useState } from "react"
 import { Card, CardContent, CardHeader, CardTitle, CardDescription, CardFooter } from "@/components/ui/card"
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ export default function UpgradePage() {
   }
 
   return (
-    <div className="p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto min-h-screen">
+    <div className="p-8 max-w-7xl mx-auto animate-in fade-in duration-500 min-h-screen">
       <div className="text-center max-w-2xl mx-auto mb-16">
         <h1 className="text-4xl font-extrabold tracking-tight mb-4">Upgrade Your Preparation</h1>
         <p className="text-xl text-muted-foreground">Unlock the full power of PragatiVeer to master JEE & NEET.</p>

src/components/AI/AdaptiveStudyPlan.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client"
+"use client"
 
 import { useState, useEffect } from "react"
 import { Card, CardContent, CardHeader, CardTitle } from "@/components/ui/card"
@@ -32,10 +32,14 @@ const NEW_USER_PLAN: PlanItem[] = [
 export function AdaptiveStudyPlan() {
   const { user } = useActiveUser();
   const isDemo = isDemoUser(user?.id);
-  const [items, setItems] = useState<PlanItem[]>(() => isDemo ? DEMO_PLAN : NEW_USER_PLAN);
+  const [items, setItems] = useState<PlanItem[]>(DEMO_PLAN);
 
   useEffect(() => {
-    setItems(isDemo ? DEMO_PLAN : NEW_USER_PLAN);
+    if (isDemo) {
+      setItems(DEMO_PLAN);
+    } else {
+      setItems(NEW_USER_PLAN);
+    }
   }, [isDemo]);
 
   const updateStatus = (id: string, newStatus: PlanState) => {

src/components/AI/MistakeHeatmap.tsx

@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@ const ZERO_HEATMAP_DATA = [
 ];
 
 export function MistakeHeatmap() {
-  const { userId, user } = useActiveUser();
-  const isDemo = isDemoUser(user?.id || userId);
+  const { userId } = useActiveUser();
+  const isDemo = isDemoUser(userId);
 
   const getColor = (errorRate: number) => {
     if (errorRate === 0) return 'bg-green-600/50 border-green-600/80 text-green-100';
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ export function MistakeHeatmap() {
                   {row.attempts.map((errRate, i) => (
                     <div 
                       key={i} 
-                      className={`h-8 sm:h-9 rounded-sm sm:rounded-md border flex items-center justify-center cursor-help ${getColor(errRate)}`}
+                      className={`h-8 sm:h-9 rounded-sm sm:rounded-md border transition-all duration-300 group-hover:scale-105 flex items-center justify-center cursor-help ${getColor(errRate)}`}
                       title={`Error Rate: ${errRate}%`}
                     >
                       <span className="text-[8px] sm:text-xs font-black text-foreground/90">{errRate}%</span>

src/components/AI/ReadinessGauge.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client"
+"use client"
 
 import { fetchWithAuth } from "@/lib/apiClient";
 import { useEffect, useState } from "react"
@@ -103,6 +103,7 @@ export function ReadinessGauge() {
                 strokeDasharray={circumference}
                 strokeDashoffset={isZero ? circumference : strokeDashoffset}
                 strokeLinecap="round"
+                className="transition-all duration-1500 ease-out"
               />
             </svg>
             <div className="absolute inset-0 flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-center mt-1">
@@ -155,7 +156,7 @@ export function ReadinessGauge() {
               <span className="text-xs font-bold text-muted-foreground w-24 shrink-0 truncate">{sub.name}</span>
               <div className="flex-1 h-2 rounded-full bg-white/10 overflow-hidden">
                 <div
-                  className="h-full rounded-full"
+                  className="h-full rounded-full transition-all duration-1000"
                   style={{ width: `${sub.val}%`, background: sub.color }}
                 />
               </div>

src/components/AI/ReferralCard.tsx

@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ export function ReferralCard() {
           </div>
           <div className="h-2 w-full bg-secondary rounded-full overflow-hidden">
             <div 
-              className="h-full bg-gradient-to-r from-primary to-teal-400 rounded-full" 
+              className="h-full bg-gradient-to-r from-primary to-teal-400 rounded-full transition-all duration-500" 
               style={{ width: `${Math.min((referralCount / nextTier) * 100, 100)}%` }} 
             />
           </div>

src/components/AI/StudyPlanCard.tsx

@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ export function StudyPlanCard() {
         {/* Progress bar */}
         <div className="h-[3px] bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] w-full">
           <div 
-            className="h-full bg-gradient-to-r from-[var(--cyan-ai)] to-teal-400 rounded-r-[2px]"
+            className="h-full bg-gradient-to-r from-[var(--cyan-ai)] to-teal-400 rounded-r-[2px] transition-all duration-500"
             style={{ width: `${progressPercent}%` }}
           />
         </div>

src/components/AI/StudyTimeOptimizationCard.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client"
+"use client"
 import { Card, CardContent } from "@/components/ui/card"
 import { Flame, Star, Clock, TrendingUp, Sparkles } from "lucide-react"
 import { useState } from "react"
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ export function StudyTimeOptimizationCard() {
                         </div>
                       )}
                       <div
-                        className={`w-full rounded-t-md ${
+                        className={`w-full rounded-t-md transition-all duration-300 ${
                           slot.peak
                             ? "bg-gradient-to-t from-yellow-600/80 to-yellow-400 shadow-[0_0_14px_rgba(234,179,8,0.5)]"
                             : hovered === i

src/components/AI/WeeklyProgressReport.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-"use client"
+"use client"
 
 import { TrendingUp, TrendingDown, Brain, Zap, Target, Clock } from "lucide-react"
 import { Card, CardContent } from "@/components/ui/card"
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ export function WeeklyProgressReport() {
                         </div>
                       )}
                       <div
-                        className={`w-full rounded-t-md ${
+                        className={`w-full rounded-t-md transition-all duration-700 ${
                           !isDemo
                             ? "bg-white/5 border border-white/10"
                             : i === 6

src/components/CBT/Calculator.tsx

@@ -64,8 +64,8 @@ export function Calculator({ isOpen, onClose }: CalculatorProps) {
   const handleBackspace = () => setDisplay((prev) => prev.slice(0, -1));
 
   return (
-    <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/50 backdrop-blur-sm">
-      <div className="bg-background border border-border shadow-2xl rounded-2xl w-[400px] overflow-hidden">
+    <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/50 backdrop-blur-sm animate-in fade-in duration-200">
+      <div className="bg-background border border-border shadow-2xl rounded-2xl w-[400px] overflow-hidden animate-in zoom-in-95 duration-200">
         <div className="p-4 border-b border-border flex justify-between items-center bg-secondary/50">
           <h3 className="font-bold">Scientific Calculator</h3>
           <button onClick={onClose} className="text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground">

src/components/CBT/ExamResult.tsx

@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ export function ExamResult({ payload, attemptId, examType, onRetake }: ExamResul
   };
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex flex-col items-center py-12 px-4 sm:px-6">
+    <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex flex-col items-center py-12 px-4 sm:px-6 animate-in fade-in zoom-in duration-500">
       <div className="max-w-4xl w-full space-y-8">
         
         <div className="text-center space-y-4">

src/components/CBT/PeriodicTable.tsx

@@ -13,8 +13,8 @@ export function PeriodicTable({ isOpen, onClose }: PeriodicTableProps) {
   if (!isOpen) return null;
 
   return (
-    <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/70 backdrop-blur-md">
-      <div className="bg-background border border-border shadow-2xl rounded-2xl overflow-hidden flex flex-col w-[95vw] max-w-[1400px] h-[95vh]">
+    <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/70 backdrop-blur-md animate-in fade-in duration-300">
+      <div className="bg-background border border-border shadow-2xl rounded-2xl overflow-hidden animate-in zoom-in-95 duration-300 flex flex-col w-[95vw] max-w-[1400px] h-[95vh]">
         <div className="p-4 border-b border-border flex justify-between items-center bg-secondary/80">
           <h3 className="font-bold text-lg">Periodic Table of Elements</h3>
           <div className="flex gap-2">

src/components/CBT/Scratchpad.tsx

@@ -123,8 +123,8 @@ export function Scratchpad({ isOpen, onClose }: ScratchpadProps) {
   };
 
   return (
-    <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/60 backdrop-blur-sm p-8">
-      <div className="bg-background border border-border shadow-2xl rounded-2xl overflow-hidden flex flex-col w-full max-w-6xl h-full max-h-[800px]">
+    <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/60 backdrop-blur-sm animate-in fade-in duration-200 p-8">
+      <div className="bg-background border border-border shadow-2xl rounded-2xl overflow-hidden animate-in zoom-in-95 duration-200 flex flex-col w-full max-w-6xl h-full max-h-[800px]">
         <div className="p-4 border-b border-border flex justify-between items-center bg-secondary/50">
           <h3 className="font-bold flex items-center gap-2"><Pen size={18}/> Split Workspace: Draw & Type</h3>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-4">

src/components/CalendarFilter.tsx

@@ -1,317 +0,0 @@
-"use client"
-
-import React, { useState, useRef, useEffect } from "react"
-import { Calendar as CalendarIcon, ChevronLeft, ChevronRight, X, Sparkles, Check } from "lucide-react"
-import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"
-
-export interface CalendarFilterProps {
-  selectedDate: string // Format: "YYYY-MM-DD" or ""
-  onSelectDate: (date: string) => void
-  availableDates?: string[] // Optional array of "YYYY-MM-DD"
-  placeholder?: string
-  className?: string
-  align?: "left" | "right"
-}
-
-import { getISTDateString } from "@/lib/dateUtils"
-
-/** Helper to format any date safely in IST (Asia/Kolkata) as "YYYY-MM-DD" */
-export function getLocalDateString(dateInput: string | Date | null | undefined): string {
-  return getISTDateString(dateInput)
-}
-
-export function CalendarFilter({
-  selectedDate,
-  onSelectDate,
-  availableDates = [],
-  placeholder = "Filter by Date",
-  className = "",
-  align = "left",
-}: CalendarFilterProps) {
-  const [isOpen, setIsOpen] = useState(false)
-  const containerRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null)
-
-  // Current view year & month for calendar navigation
-  const today = new Date()
-  const [viewYear, setViewYear] = useState(() => {
-    if (selectedDate) {
-      const parts = selectedDate.split("-").map(Number)
-      if (parts[0]) return parts[0]
-    }
-    return today.getFullYear()
-  })
-
-  const [viewMonth, setViewMonth] = useState(() => {
-    if (selectedDate) {
-      const parts = selectedDate.split("-").map(Number)
-      if (parts[1]) return parts[1] - 1
-    }
-    return today.getMonth()
-  })
-
-  // Sync view when selectedDate changes
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (selectedDate) {
-      const parts = selectedDate.split("-").map(Number)
-      if (parts[0] && parts[1]) {
-        setViewYear(parts[0])
-        setViewMonth(parts[1] - 1)
-      }
-    }
-  }, [selectedDate])
-
-  // Click outside listener
-  useEffect(() => {
-    function handleClickOutside(event: MouseEvent) {
-      if (containerRef.current && !containerRef.current.contains(event.target as Node)) {
-        setIsOpen(false)
-      }
-    }
-    if (isOpen) {
-      document.addEventListener("mousedown", handleClickOutside)
-    }
-    return () => document.removeEventListener("mousedown", handleClickOutside)
-  }, [isOpen])
-
-  const prevMonth = (e: React.MouseEvent) => {
-    e.stopPropagation()
-    if (viewMonth === 0) {
-      setViewMonth(11)
-      setViewYear((y) => y - 1)
-    } else {
-      setViewMonth((m) => m - 1)
-    }
-  }
-
-  const nextMonth = (e: React.MouseEvent) => {
-    e.stopPropagation()
-    if (viewMonth === 11) {
-      setViewMonth(0)
-      setViewYear((y) => y + 1)
-    } else {
-      setViewMonth((m) => m + 1)
-    }
-  }
-
-  const handleSelectDay = (day: number) => {
-    const formatted = `${viewYear}-${String(viewMonth + 1).padStart(2, "0")}-${String(day).padStart(2, "0")}`
-    if (selectedDate === formatted) {
-      onSelectDate("")
-    } else {
-      onSelectDate(formatted)
-    }
-    setIsOpen(false)
-  }
-
-  const setQuickDate = (dateStr: string) => {
-    onSelectDate(dateStr)
-    setIsOpen(false)
-  }
-
-  // Days calculations
-  const firstDayOfWeek = new Date(viewYear, viewMonth, 1).getDay() // 0 = Sun
-  const totalDaysInMonth = new Date(viewYear, viewMonth + 1, 0).getDate()
-  const monthNames = [
-    "January", "February", "March", "April", "May", "June",
-    "July", "August", "September", "October", "November", "December"
-  ]
-
-  const todayStr = getLocalDateString(today)
-  const tomorrowStr = getLocalDateString(new Date(Date.now() + 86400000))
-
-  const formatDisplay = (dateStr: string) => {
-    if (!dateStr) return placeholder
-    const parts = dateStr.split("-").map(Number)
-    if (parts.length === 3) {
-      const d = new Date(parts[0], parts[1] - 1, parts[2])
-      if (dateStr === todayStr) {
-        return `Today (${d.toLocaleDateString("en-US", { month: "short", day: "numeric" })})`
-      }
-      if (dateStr === tomorrowStr) {
-        return `Tomorrow (${d.toLocaleDateString("en-US", { month: "short", day: "numeric" })})`
-      }
-      return d.toLocaleDateString("en-US", { month: "short", day: "numeric", year: "numeric" })
-    }
-    return dateStr
-  }
-
-  // Available dates set for quick lookup
-  const availableSet = new Set(availableDates.map((d) => d.split("T")[0]))
-
-  return (
-    <div className={`relative inline-block ${className}`} ref={containerRef}>
-      {/* Trigger Button */}
-      <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5">
-        <button
-          type="button"
-          onClick={() => setIsOpen(!isOpen)}
-          className={`flex items-center gap-2 px-3.5 py-2 rounded-xl text-xs font-bold transition-all border shadow-sm ${
-            selectedDate
-              ? "bg-[var(--cyan-ai-10)] text-[var(--cyan-ai)] border-[var(--cyan-ai-30)] shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(12,96,96,0.15)]"
-              : "bg-background text-muted-foreground border-border hover:border-primary/40 hover:text-foreground"
-          }`}
-        >
-          <div className="p-1 rounded-md bg-secondary/80 text-[var(--cyan-ai)]">
-            <CalendarIcon size={14} />
-          </div>
-          <span className="font-semibold">{formatDisplay(selectedDate)}</span>
-        </button>
-
-        {selectedDate && (
-          <button
-            type="button"
-            onClick={(e) => {
-              e.stopPropagation()
-              onSelectDate("")
-            }}
-            title="Clear date filter"
-            className="p-1.5 rounded-lg text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground hover:bg-secondary transition-colors"
-          >
-            <X size={14} />
-          </button>
-        )}
-      </div>
-
-      {/* Popover Calendar */}
-      {isOpen && (
-        <div
-          className={`absolute ${
-            align === "right" ? "right-0" : "left-0"
-          } top-full mt-2 w-72 sm:w-80 p-4 bg-card border border-border/80 rounded-2xl shadow-2xl shadow-black/30 z-50 origin-top backdrop-blur-xl`}
-        >
-          {/* Quick presets */}
-          <div className="flex items-center gap-1 mb-3.5 pb-3 border-b border-border/60 overflow-x-auto custom-scrollbar">
-            <button
-              type="button"
-              onClick={() => setQuickDate("")}
-              className={`px-2.5 py-1 rounded-lg text-[11px] font-bold shrink-0 transition-colors ${
-                !selectedDate
-                  ? "bg-primary text-primary-foreground"
-                  : "bg-secondary/60 text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground"
-              }`}
-            >
-              All Dates
-            </button>
-            <button
-              type="button"
-              onClick={() => setQuickDate(todayStr)}
-              className={`px-2.5 py-1 rounded-lg text-[11px] font-bold shrink-0 transition-colors ${
-                selectedDate === todayStr
-                  ? "bg-[var(--cyan-ai)] text-black"
-                  : "bg-secondary/60 text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground"
-              }`}
-            >
-              Today
-            </button>
-            <button
-              type="button"
-              onClick={() => setQuickDate(tomorrowStr)}
-              className={`px-2.5 py-1 rounded-lg text-[11px] font-bold shrink-0 transition-colors ${
-                selectedDate === tomorrowStr
-                  ? "bg-[var(--cyan-ai)] text-black"
-                  : "bg-secondary/60 text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground"
-              }`}
-            >
-              Tomorrow
-            </button>
-          </div>
-
-          {/* Month / Year Navigation */}
-          <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-3 px-1">
-            <h4 className="font-extrabold text-sm text-foreground">
-              {monthNames[viewMonth]} {viewYear}
-            </h4>
-            <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
-              <button
-                type="button"
-                onClick={prevMonth}
-                className="p-1.5 rounded-lg hover:bg-secondary text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground transition-colors"
-                title="Previous Month"
-              >
-                <ChevronLeft size={16} />
-              </button>
-              <button
-                type="button"
-                onClick={nextMonth}
-                className="p-1.5 rounded-lg hover:bg-secondary text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground transition-colors"
-                title="Next Month"
-              >
-                <ChevronRight size={16} />
-              </button>
-            </div>
-          </div>
-
-          {/* Days of Week Header */}
-          <div className="grid grid-cols-7 gap-1 text-center mb-1">
-            {["Su", "Mo", "Tu", "We", "Th", "Fr", "Sa"].map((d) => (
-              <span key={d} className="text-[10px] font-black uppercase text-muted-foreground/70 py-1">
-                {d}
-              </span>
-            ))}
-          </div>
-
-          {/* Days Grid */}
-          <div className="grid grid-cols-7 gap-1">
-            {Array.from({ length: firstDayOfWeek }).map((_, i) => (
-              <div key={`empty-${i}`} className="h-8 w-8" />
-            ))}
-
-            {Array.from({ length: totalDaysInMonth }).map((_, i) => {
-              const day = i + 1
-              const currentDayStr = `${viewYear}-${String(viewMonth + 1).padStart(2, "0")}-${String(day).padStart(2, "0")}`
-              const isSelected = selectedDate === currentDayStr
-              const isToday = currentDayStr === todayStr
-              const hasItems = availableSet.has(currentDayStr)
-
-              return (
-                <button
-                  key={day}
-                  type="button"
-                  onClick={() => handleSelectDay(day)}
-                  className={`h-8 w-8 mx-auto rounded-lg text-xs font-bold relative flex flex-col items-center justify-center transition-all ${
-                    isSelected
-                      ? "bg-[var(--cyan-ai)] text-black font-black shadow-md scale-105"
-                      : isToday
-                      ? "border border-[var(--cyan-ai)] text-[var(--cyan-ai)] hover:bg-secondary"
-                      : "text-foreground hover:bg-secondary/80"
-                  }`}
-                >
-                  <span>{day}</span>
-                  {hasItems && (
-                    <span
-                      className={`absolute bottom-0.5 w-1 h-1 rounded-full ${
-                        isSelected ? "bg-black" : "bg-[var(--cyan-ai)] shadow-[0_0_4px_var(--cyan-ai)]"
-                      }`}
-                    />
-                  )}
-                </button>
-              )
-            })}
-          </div>
-
-          {/* Footer stats if availableDates exists */}
-          {availableDates.length > 0 && (
-            <div className="mt-3.5 pt-2.5 border-t border-border/50 flex items-center justify-between text-[11px] text-muted-foreground px-1">
-              <span className="flex items-center gap-1.5">
-                <span className="w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[var(--cyan-ai)] inline-block"></span>
-                Scheduled Tests Available
-              </span>
-              {selectedDate && (
-                <button
-                  type="button"
-                  onClick={() => {
-                    onSelectDate("")
-                    setIsOpen(false)
-                  }}
-                  className="font-bold text-[var(--cyan-ai)] hover:underline"
-                >
-                  Reset
-                </button>
-              )}
-            </div>
-          )}
-        </div>
-      )}
-    </div>
-  )
-}

src/components/Dashboard/StreakOnboardingModal.tsx

@@ -129,12 +129,12 @@ export function StreakOnboardingModal() {
 
   return (
     <div
-      className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/75 backdrop-blur-md"
+      className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/75 backdrop-blur-md animate-in fade-in duration-300"
       onClick={handleDismiss}
     >
       {/* Centered Modal Card */}
       <div
-        className="bg-background border border-border shadow-[0_0_60px_-10px_rgba(12,96,96,0.25)] rounded-3xl w-[90vw] max-w-5xl h-[85vh] max-h-[800px] relative overflow-hidden z-20 pointer-events-auto mx-4 flex flex-col justify-start"
+        className="bg-background border border-border shadow-[0_0_60px_-10px_rgba(12,96,96,0.25)] rounded-3xl w-[90vw] max-w-5xl h-[85vh] max-h-[800px] relative overflow-hidden animate-in zoom-in-95 slide-in-from-bottom-4 duration-300 z-20 pointer-events-auto mx-4 flex flex-col justify-start"
         onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
       >
         {/* Close button */}

src/components/MaintenanceScreen.tsx

@@ -1,11 +1,16 @@
 "use client";
 
 import { Wrench } from "lucide-react";
+import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 
 export default function MaintenanceScreen() {
   return (
     <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex flex-col items-center justify-center p-4">
-      <div className="max-w-md w-full bg-secondary/20 border border-border rounded-2xl p-8 text-center space-y-6">
+      <motion.div 
+        initial={{ opacity: 0, y: 20 }}
+        animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
+        className="max-w-md w-full bg-secondary/20 border border-border rounded-2xl p-8 text-center space-y-6"
+      >
         <div className="mx-auto w-16 h-16 bg-yellow-500/10 text-yellow-500 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mb-6">
           <Wrench size={32} />
         </div>
@@ -21,7 +26,7 @@ export default function MaintenanceScreen() {
             We'll be back shortly. Thank you for your patience!
           </p>
         </div>
-      </div>
+      </motion.div>
     </div>
   );
 }

src/components/PremiumGate.tsx

@@ -13,10 +13,14 @@ interface PremiumGateProps {
 export function PremiumGate({ featureKey, children }: PremiumGateProps) {
   const { hasAccessTo, loading, user } = useActiveUser();
 
-  // Allow children to render immediately without a blocking center spinner
-  // so that pages mount instantly on route transition.
   if (loading || !user) {
-    return <>{children}</>;
+    return (
+      <div className="flex-1 min-h-[400px] flex items-center justify-center">
+        <div className="flex flex-col items-center gap-4">
+          <div className="w-10 h-10 border-4 border-[var(--cyan-ai-20)] border-t-[var(--cyan-ai)] rounded-full animate-spin"></div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    );
   }
 
   if (!hasAccessTo(featureKey)) {

src/components/StreakCounter.tsx

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 "use client"
 
 import { Flame } from "lucide-react"
+import { motion } from "framer-motion"
 
 interface StreakCounterProps {
   streak: number
@@ -8,11 +9,15 @@ interface StreakCounterProps {
 
 export function StreakCounter({ streak }: StreakCounterProps) {
   return (
-    <div 
-      className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-xl bg-orange-500/10 border border-orange-500/20 text-orange-500 font-bold shadow-[0_0_10px_-2px_rgba(249,115,22,0.5)] cursor-default hover:scale-105 transition-transform"
+    <motion.div 
+      initial={{ scale: 0.5, opacity: 0, y: -10 }}
+      animate={{ scale: 1, opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
+      whileHover={{ scale: 1.1, rotate: 5 }}
+      transition={{ type: "spring", stiffness: 300, damping: 15 }}
+      className="flex items-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-1.5 rounded-xl bg-orange-500/10 border border-orange-500/20 text-orange-500 font-bold shadow-[0_0_10px_-2px_rgba(249,115,22,0.5)] cursor-default"
     >
       <Flame size={18} className="animate-pulse" />
       <span>{streak}</span>
-    </div>
+    </motion.div>
   )
 }

src/components/ui/button.tsx

@@ -13,9 +13,9 @@ const Button = React.forwardRef<HTMLButtonElement, ButtonProps>(
       <button
         ref={ref}
         className={cn(
-          "inline-flex items-center justify-center whitespace-nowrap rounded-xl text-sm font-medium ring-offset-background transition-colors duration-150 focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-ring focus-visible:ring-offset-2 disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50",
+          "inline-flex items-center justify-center whitespace-nowrap rounded-xl text-sm font-medium ring-offset-background transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-ring focus-visible:ring-offset-2 disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50",
           {
-            "bg-primary text-primary-foreground hover:bg-primary/90": variant === "default",
+            "bg-primary text-primary-foreground hover:bg-primary/90 hover:scale-[1.02] active:scale-[0.98]": variant === "default",
             "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground hover:bg-secondary/80": variant === "secondary",
             "border border-border bg-background hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground": variant === "outline",
             "hover:bg-accent hover:text-accent-foreground": variant === "ghost",

src/components/ui/card.tsx

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ const Card = React.forwardRef<HTMLDivElement, React.HTMLAttributes<HTMLDivElemen
     <div
       ref={ref}
       className={cn(
-        "rounded-2xl border border-border bg-background text-foreground",
+        "rounded-2xl border border-border bg-background text-foreground transition-all duration-300",
         className
       )}
       {...props}

src/hooks/useActiveUser.ts

@@ -28,30 +28,17 @@ export const DEMO_USERS = {
   AICOACH_JEE:       { id: "11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111111111", label: "AI Coach - JEE" },
   AICOACH_NEET:      { id: "22222222-2222-2222-2222-222222222222", label: "AI Coach - NEET" },
   AICOACH_JEE_NEET:  { id: "33333333-3333-3333-3333-333333333333", label: "AI Coach - JEE+NEET" },
-  FREE_JEE:          { id: "44444444-4444-4444-4444-444444444444", label: "Free - JEE (New/Raw)" },
+  FREE_JEE:          { id: "44444444-4444-4444-4444-444444444444", label: "Free - JEE" },
 };
 
-// Showcase accounts that have pre-filled mock activity data for demonstration
-export const SHOWCASE_DEMO_IDS = new Set([
-  DEMO_USERS.AICOACH_JEE.id,
-  DEMO_USERS.AICOACH_NEET.id,
-  DEMO_USERS.AICOACH_JEE_NEET.id,
-  "usr_01", "usr_02", "usr_03"
-]);
-
-// IDs allowed in the demo switcher bar
+// IDs considered "demo" accounts — demo switcher only shows for these
 export const DEMO_IDS = new Set([
   ...Object.values(DEMO_USERS).map(u => u.id),
   "usr_01", "usr_02", "usr_03", "usr_04", "usr_05"
 ]);
 
-/** Returns true if the userId is a showcase account with pre-filled mock activity data */
+/** Returns true if the userId matches a known demo account */
 export function isDemoUser(userId?: string | null): boolean {
-  return !!userId && SHOWCASE_DEMO_IDS.has(userId);
-}
-
-/** Returns true if the userId is eligible for demo switcher dropdown */
-export function isDemoAccount(userId?: string | null): boolean {
   return !!userId && DEMO_IDS.has(userId);
 }
 
@@ -147,88 +134,6 @@ async function fetchSettings(): Promise<any> {
   return cachedSettings ?? null;
 }
 
-let cachedUserProfile: UserProfile | null = null;
-
-export function getKnownDemoProfile(id: string): UserProfile | null {
-  if (id === DEMO_USERS.AICOACH_JEE.id) {
-    return {
-      id: DEMO_USERS.AICOACH_JEE.id,
-      name: "Aarav",
-      email: "aarav.jee@pragativeer.com",
-      phone: "9999999991",
-      class: "12th",
-      target_exam: "JEE_Main",
-      medium: "English",
-      school: "Delhi Public School",
-      city: "New Delhi",
-      state: "Delhi",
-      tier: "AI Coach",
-      streak_count: 14,
-      longest_streak: 21,
-      created_at: new Date(Date.now() - 30 * 86400000).toISOString(),
-      trial_end: new Date(Date.now() + 60 * 86400000).toISOString(),
-    };
-  }
-  if (id === DEMO_USERS.AICOACH_NEET.id) {
-    return {
-      id: DEMO_USERS.AICOACH_NEET.id,
-      name: "Neha Verma",
-      email: "neha.neet@pragativeer.com",
-      phone: "9999999992",
-      class: "12th",
-      target_exam: "NEET",
-      medium: "English",
-      school: "Kendriya Vidyalaya",
-      city: "Kota",
-      state: "Rajasthan",
-      tier: "AI Coach",
-      streak_count: 18,
-      longest_streak: 25,
-      created_at: new Date(Date.now() - 30 * 86400000).toISOString(),
-      trial_end: new Date(Date.now() + 60 * 86400000).toISOString(),
-    };
-  }
-  if (id === DEMO_USERS.AICOACH_JEE_NEET.id) {
-    return {
-      id: DEMO_USERS.AICOACH_JEE_NEET.id,
-      name: "Rahul Verma",
-      email: "rahul.jeeneet@pragativeer.com",
-      phone: "9999999993",
-      class: "12th",
-      target_exam: "JEE_NEET",
-      medium: "English",
-      school: "Modern School",
-      city: "Mumbai",
-      state: "Maharashtra",
-      tier: "AI Coach",
-      streak_count: 12,
-      longest_streak: 15,
-      created_at: new Date(Date.now() - 30 * 86400000).toISOString(),
-      trial_end: new Date(Date.now() + 60 * 86400000).toISOString(),
-    };
-  }
-  if (id === DEMO_USERS.FREE_JEE.id) {
-    return {
-      id: DEMO_USERS.FREE_JEE.id,
-      name: "New Student",
-      email: "new.student@pragativeer.com",
-      phone: "9999999994",
-      class: "11th",
-      target_exam: "JEE_Main",
-      medium: "English",
-      school: "Army Public School",
-      city: "Jaipur",
-      state: "Rajasthan",
-      tier: "Free",
-      streak_count: 0,
-      longest_streak: 0,
-      created_at: new Date().toISOString(),
-      trial_end: undefined,
-    };
-  }
-  return null;
-}
-
 export function useActiveUser() {
   const [userId, setUserIdState] = useState<string>(() => {
     if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
@@ -237,32 +142,9 @@ export function useActiveUser() {
     return DEFAULT_USER_ID;
   });
 
-  const [user, setUser] = useState<UserProfile | null>(() => {
-    const currentId = (typeof window !== "undefined" ? localStorage.getItem("activeUserId") : null) || DEFAULT_USER_ID;
-    if (cachedUserProfile && cachedUserProfile.id === currentId) {
-      return cachedUserProfile;
-    }
-    const demo = getKnownDemoProfile(currentId);
-    if (demo) {
-      cachedUserProfile = demo;
-      return demo;
-    }
-    if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
-      try {
-        const stored = localStorage.getItem("pragativeer_cached_user");
-        if (stored) {
-          const parsed = JSON.parse(stored);
-          if (parsed && parsed.id === currentId) {
-            cachedUserProfile = parsed;
-            return parsed;
-          }
-        }
-      } catch {}
-    }
-    return null;
-  });
-  const [globalSettings, setGlobalSettings] = useState<any>(() => cachedSettings);
-  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(() => !cachedUserProfile);
+  const [user, setUser] = useState<UserProfile | null>(null);
+  const [globalSettings, setGlobalSettings] = useState<any>(null);
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
   const [switching, setSwitching] = useState(false);
   const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null);
   // Use a ref for fail count so it doesn't cause re-renders
@@ -310,35 +192,13 @@ export function useActiveUser() {
         }
       }
 
-      cachedUserProfile = data;
-      if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
-        try { localStorage.setItem("pragativeer_cached_user", JSON.stringify(data)); } catch {}
-      }
       setUser(data);
     } catch (err: any) {
       failCountRef.current += 1;
       if (!isPoll) {
-        console.warn("Backend unreachable, using local demo profile for offline testing:", err.message);
+        console.warn("Backend unreachable, will retry:", err.message);
+        setError("Backend unreachable — retrying...");
       }
-      const fallback = getKnownDemoProfile(id) || {
-        id: id || DEFAULT_USER_ID,
-        name: "Aarav",
-        email: "demo@pragativeer.com",
-        phone: "9999999991",
-        class: "12th",
-        target_exam: "JEE_Main",
-        medium: "English",
-        school: "Delhi Public School",
-        city: "New Delhi",
-        state: "Delhi",
-        tier: "AI Coach",
-        streak_count: 14,
-        longest_streak: 21,
-        created_at: new Date(Date.now() - 5 * 86400000).toISOString(),
-        trial_end: new Date(Date.now() + 10 * 86400000).toISOString(),
-      };
-      if (!cachedUserProfile) cachedUserProfile = fallback;
-      setUser((prev) => prev || fallback);
       // Silently swallow polling errors so the UI doesn't crash
     } finally {
       if (!isPoll) setLoading(false);
@@ -361,23 +221,7 @@ export function useActiveUser() {
     if (typeof window === "undefined") return;
 
     const handleUpdate = () => fetchUserProfile(activeUserIdRef.current);
-    const handleSwitched = (e: any) => {
-      const switchedId = e.detail?.userId;
-      const switchedUser = e.detail?.user;
-      if (switchedId) {
-        activeUserIdRef.current = switchedId;
-        setUserIdState(switchedId);
-        if (switchedUser) {
-          cachedUserProfile = switchedUser;
-          setUser(switchedUser);
-        } else {
-          fetchUserProfile(switchedId);
-        }
-      }
-    };
-
     window.addEventListener("pragativeer-user-updated", handleUpdate);
-    window.addEventListener("pragativeer-user-switched", handleSwitched);
 
     // Poll every 30s (less aggressive, kinder on backend)
     const interval = setInterval(() => {
@@ -386,7 +230,6 @@ export function useActiveUser() {
 
     return () => {
       window.removeEventListener("pragativeer-user-updated", handleUpdate);
-      window.removeEventListener("pragativeer-user-switched", handleSwitched);
       clearInterval(interval);
     };
   // eslint-disable-next-line react-hooks/exhaustive-deps
@@ -417,13 +260,11 @@ export function useActiveUser() {
       // Update refs and state before awaiting network
       activeUserIdRef.current = actualUserId;
       setUserIdState(actualUserId);
-      const demo = getKnownDemoProfile(actualUserId);
-      cachedUserProfile = demo;
-      setUser(demo);
+      setUser(null); // Clear old user immediately so stale data isn't shown
 
       // Notify listeners immediately of account switch
       if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
-        window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent("pragativeer-user-switched", { detail: { userId: actualUserId, user: demo } }));
+        window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent("pragativeer-user-switched", { detail: { userId: actualUserId } }));
       }
 
       // Fetch the new user's profile immediately using the new token
@@ -431,10 +272,6 @@ export function useActiveUser() {
 
       if (newUserRes && newUserRes.ok) {
         const data = await newUserRes.json();
-        cachedUserProfile = data;
-        if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
-          try { localStorage.setItem("pragativeer_cached_user", JSON.stringify(data)); } catch {}
-        }
         setUser(data);
         if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
           window.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent("pragativeer-user-switched", { detail: { userId: actualUserId, user: data } }));

src/lib/dateUtils.ts

@@ -1,108 +0,0 @@
-/**
- * Unified Date & Time utilities configured for Indian Standard Time (IST, Asia/Kolkata).
- * Pragativeer is an Indian EdTech platform where all test and DPP scheduling,
- * calendar bounds, and student-facing timestamps operate strictly in IST.
- */
-
-export const TIMEZONE_IST = "Asia/Kolkata";
-
-/**
- * Safely parse any date input (string, Date, or ISO string) into a Date object.
- * If the string lacks an explicit timezone offset or Zulu indicator, it is
- * treated as an Indian Standard Time (IST) timestamp (+05:30) so that server
- * environments running in UTC do not shift the time by 5h 30m.
- */
-export function parseAsISTDate(dateInput: string | Date | null | undefined): Date | null {
-  if (!dateInput) return null;
-  if (dateInput instanceof Date) {
-    return isNaN(dateInput.getTime()) ? null : dateInput;
-  }
-  let str = String(dateInput).trim();
-  if (!str) return null;
-
-  // If string has no timezone indicator (no 'Z' and no explicit +HH:MM or -HH:MM):
-  // e.g. "2026-10-24T05:30:00" or "2026-10-24 05:30:00"
-  if (!str.endsWith("Z") && !/[+-]\d{2}:?\d{2}$/.test(str)) {
-    str = str.replace(" ", "T");
-    str = `${str}+05:30`;
-  }
-  const d = new Date(str);
-  return isNaN(d.getTime()) ? null : d;
-}
-
-/**
- * Formats a date in IST as "Oct 24, 2026, 5:30 AM"
- */
-export function formatISTDateTime(dateInput: string | Date | null | undefined): string {
-  const d = parseAsISTDate(dateInput);
-  if (!d) return "";
-  return d.toLocaleString("en-US", {
-    timeZone: TIMEZONE_IST,
-    month: "short",
-    day: "numeric",
-    year: "numeric",
-    hour: "numeric",
-    minute: "2-digit",
-    hour12: true,
-  });
-}
-
-/**
- * Formats a date in IST as "Oct 24, 2026"
- */
-export function formatISTDate(dateInput: string | Date | null | undefined): string {
-  const d = parseAsISTDate(dateInput);
-  if (!d) return "";
-  return d.toLocaleDateString("en-US", {
-    timeZone: TIMEZONE_IST,
-    month: "short",
-    day: "numeric",
-    year: "numeric",
-  });
-}
-
-/**
- * Formats a date in IST as "5:30 AM" or "5:30 PM"
- */
-export function formatISTTime(dateInput: string | Date | null | undefined): string {
-  const d = parseAsISTDate(dateInput);
-  if (!d) return "";
-  return d.toLocaleTimeString("en-US", {
-    timeZone: TIMEZONE_IST,
-    hour: "numeric",
-    minute: "2-digit",
-    hour12: true,
-  });
-}
-
-/**
- * Returns a "YYYY-MM-DD" date string evaluated in Indian Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata).
- * Useful for CalendarFilter matching and date grouping without UTC day boundary shifts.
- */
-export function getISTDateString(dateInput: string | Date | null | undefined): string {
-  const d = parseAsISTDate(dateInput);
-  if (!d) return "";
-  const fmt = new Intl.DateTimeFormat("en-CA", {
-    timeZone: TIMEZONE_IST,
-    year: "numeric",
-    month: "2-digit",
-    day: "2-digit",
-  });
-  return fmt.format(d);
-}
-
-/**
- * Converts a Date object picked in DatePicker into an ISO-8601 string
- * explicitly tagged with the IST offset (+05:30) so the backend and database
- * preserve the exact hour and minute selected by the admin.
- */
-export function toISTISOString(date: Date | null | undefined): string | null {
-  if (!date || isNaN(date.getTime())) return null;
-  const y = date.getFullYear();
-  const m = String(date.getMonth() + 1).padStart(2, "0");
-  const d = String(date.getDate()).padStart(2, "0");
-  const hh = String(date.getHours()).padStart(2, "0");
-  const mm = String(date.getMinutes()).padStart(2, "0");
-  const ss = String(date.getSeconds()).padStart(2, "0");
-  return `${y}-${m}-${d}T${hh}:${mm}:${ss}+05:30`;
-}