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-### Description  
-Describe the issue.
-
- * igniteui-angular version: 
- * browser: 
-
-### Steps to reproduce  
-
-1. Step 1
-2. Step 2
-3. ...
-
-### Result  
-What is the actual result after following the steps to reproduce?
-
-### Expected result  
-What is the expected result after following the steps to reproduce?
-
-
-### Attachments  
-Attach a sample if available, and screenshots, if applicable.  
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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----
-name: Bug report
-about: Create a report to help us improve
-title: ''
-type: Bug
-labels: ':bug: bug,:new: status: new'
-assignees: ''
-projects: 'IgniteUI/16'
-
----
-
-## Description  
-Describe the issue.
-
- * igniteui-angular version: 
- * browser: 
-
-## Steps to reproduce  
-
-1. Step 1
-2. Step 2
-3. ...
-
-## Result  
-What is the actual result after following the steps to reproduce?
-
-## Expected result  
-What is the expected result after following the steps to reproduce?
-
-
-## Attachments  
-Attach a sample if available, and screenshots, if applicable.  
-
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml
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+name: Bug Report
+description: Create a report to help us improve
+type: Bug
+labels: [":bug: bug", ":new: status: new"]
+projects: ["IgniteUI/16"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thanks for taking the time to report a bug! Please fill out the sections below so we can reproduce and fix the issue.
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: Description
+      description: A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+      placeholder: Describe the issue...
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: framework
+    attributes:
+      label: Framework
+      description: Which framework are you using?
+      options:
+        - Angular
+        - Angular Elements
+        - Angular with SSR (Server-Side Rendering)
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: angular-version
+    attributes:
+      label: Angular Version
+      description: The version of Angular your project uses (e.g. 19.2.0).
+      placeholder: e.g. 19.2.0
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: igniteui-angular-version
+    attributes:
+      label: Ignite UI for Angular Version
+      description: The version of igniteui-angular installed in your project (e.g. 19.2.0).
+      placeholder: e.g. 19.2.0
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: component
+    attributes:
+      label: Component / Area
+      description: Which component or area is affected?
+      options:
+        - Accordion
+        - Action Strip
+        - Avatar
+        - Badge
+        - Banner
+        - Bottom Navigation (Tabs)
+        - Button / Button Group
+        - Calendar
+        - Card
+        - Carousel
+        - Checkbox
+        - Chip / Chips Area
+        - Combo / Simple Combo
+        - Date Picker
+        - Date Range Picker
+        - Dialog
+        - Drag and Drop
+        - Drop Down
+        - Expansion Panel
+        - Grid
+        - Hierarchical Grid
+        - Tree Grid
+        - Pivot Grid
+        - Icon
+        - Input Group
+        - List
+        - Navbar
+        - Navigation Drawer
+        - Paginator
+        - Progress Bar
+        - Query Builder
+        - Radio / Radio Group
+        - Select
+        - Slider / Range Slider
+        - Snackbar
+        - Splitter
+        - Stepper
+        - Switch
+        - Tabs
+        - Time Picker
+        - Toast
+        - Tooltip
+        - Tree
+        - Theming / Styles
+        - Animations
+        - Layouts
+        - Services (Overlay, Transaction, etc.)
+        - Schematics / Migrations
+        - Other
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: browser
+    attributes:
+      label: Browser
+      description: Which browser(s) are you experiencing the issue in?
+      multiple: true
+      options:
+        - Chrome
+        - Firefox
+        - Safari
+        - Edge
+        - Other
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: os
+    attributes:
+      label: Operating System
+      description: Which OS are you using?
+      multiple: true
+      options:
+        - Windows
+        - macOS
+        - Linux
+        - iOS
+        - Android
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: command-not-working
+    attributes:
+      label: Command Not Working
+      description: If a CLI command (ng add, ng update, ng generate, etc.) is failing, paste the full command and its output here.
+      placeholder: |
+        $ ng update igniteui-angular
+        <paste error output here>
+      render: shell
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: steps-to-reproduce
+    attributes:
+      label: Steps to Reproduce
+      description: Provide a step-by-step list to reproduce the issue.
+      value: |
+        1.
+        2.
+        3.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: actual-result
+    attributes:
+      label: Actual Result
+      description: What is the actual result after following the steps to reproduce?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: expected-result
+    attributes:
+      label: Expected Result
+      description: What is the expected result after following the steps to reproduce?
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: input
+    id: reproduction-url
+    attributes:
+      label: Reproduction URL
+      description: A link to a StackBlitz, CodeSandbox, or GitHub repository that reproduces the issue.
+      placeholder: https://stackblitz.com/edit/...
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: attachments
+    attributes:
+      label: Attachments
+      description: Attach screenshots, screen recordings, or sample projects if applicable.
+    validations:
+      required: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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----
-name: Feature request
-about: Suggest an idea for this project
-title: ''
-type: Feature
-labels: ':toolbox: feature-request,:new: status: new'
-assignees: ''
-projects: IgniteUI/16
-
----
-
-## Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
-A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm always frustrated when [...]
-
-## Describe the solution you'd like
-A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
-
-## Describe alternatives you've considered
-A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
-
-## Additional context
-Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yml
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+name: Feature Request
+description: Suggest an idea for this project
+type: Feature
+labels: [":toolbox: feature-request", ":new: status: new"]
+projects: ["IgniteUI/16"]
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        Thanks for suggesting a new feature! Please fill out the sections below to help us understand your request.
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: component
+    attributes:
+      label: Component / Area
+      description: Which component or area does this feature request apply to?
+      options:
+        - Accordion
+        - Action Strip
+        - Avatar
+        - Badge
+        - Banner
+        - Bottom Navigation (Tabs)
+        - Button / Button Group
+        - Calendar
+        - Card
+        - Carousel
+        - Checkbox
+        - Chip / Chips Area
+        - Combo / Simple Combo
+        - Date Picker
+        - Date Range Picker
+        - Dialog
+        - Drag and Drop
+        - Drop Down
+        - Expansion Panel
+        - Grid
+        - Hierarchical Grid
+        - Tree Grid
+        - Pivot Grid
+        - Icon
+        - Input Group
+        - List
+        - Navbar
+        - Navigation Drawer
+        - Paginator
+        - Progress Bar
+        - Query Builder
+        - Radio / Radio Group
+        - Select
+        - Slider / Range Slider
+        - Snackbar
+        - Splitter
+        - Stepper
+        - Switch
+        - Tabs
+        - Time Picker
+        - Toast
+        - Tooltip
+        - Tree
+        - Theming / Styles
+        - Animations
+        - Layouts
+        - Services (Overlay, Transaction, etc.)
+        - Schematics / Migrations
+        - New Component
+        - Other
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: problem
+    attributes:
+      label: Is your feature request related to a problem?
+      description: A clear and concise description of what the problem is.
+      placeholder: I'm always frustrated when [...]
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: solution
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe the solution you'd like
+      description: A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: api-proposal
+    attributes:
+      label: Proposed API or Usage
+      description: If applicable, provide a code example or API sketch showing how this feature would be used.
+      render: typescript
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: alternatives
+    attributes:
+      label: Describe alternatives you've considered
+      description: A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+    validations:
+      required: false
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: priority
+    attributes:
+      label: How important is this feature to you?
+      options:
+        - Nice to have
+        - Important — affects my workflow
+        - Critical — blocking my project
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: additional-context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context
+      description: Add any other context, screenshots, mockups, or links about the feature request here.
+    validations:
+      required: false
diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,8 +1,18 @@
 Closes #  
 
-### Additional information (check all that apply):
+## Description
+<!-- Provide a brief summary of the changes introduced in this PR. -->
+
+
+## Motivation / Context
+<!-- Why is this change needed? Link to the related issue(s) or discussion. -->
+
+
+### Type of Change (check all that apply):
  - [ ] Bug fix
  - [ ] New functionality
+ - [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
+ - [ ] Refactoring (no functional changes)
  - [ ] Documentation
  - [ ] Demos
  - [ ] CI/CD
@@ -10,7 +20,26 @@ Closes #
  - [ ] Changelog
  - [ ] Skills/Agents
 
-### Checklist:
+### Component(s) / Area(s) Affected:
+<!-- List the component(s) or area(s) this PR touches, e.g. Grid, Combo, Theming -->
+
+
+## How Has This Been Tested?
+<!-- Describe the tests you ran to verify your changes. Include relevant details so reviewers can reproduce. -->
+ - [ ] Unit tests
+ - [ ] Manual testing
+ - [ ] Automated e2e tests
+
+### Test Configuration:
+ - **Angular version**: 
+ - **Browser(s)**: 
+ - **OS**: 
+
+## Screenshots / Recordings
+<!-- If applicable, add screenshots or recordings to help explain the visual changes. -->
+
+
+## Checklist:
  - [ ] All relevant tags have been applied to this PR
  - [ ] This PR includes unit tests covering all the new code ([test guidelines](https://github.com/IgniteUI/igniteui-angular/wiki/Test-implementation-guidelines-for-Ignite-UI-for-Angular))
  - [ ] This PR includes API docs for newly added methods/properties ([api docs guidelines](https://github.com/IgniteUI/igniteui-angular/wiki/Documentation-Guidelines))
@@ -20,4 +49,5 @@ Closes #
  - [ ] This PR contains breaking changes
  - [ ] This PR includes `ng update` migrations for the breaking changes ([migrations guidelines](https://github.com/IgniteUI/igniteui-angular/wiki/Update-Migrations))
  - [ ] This PR includes behavioral changes and the feature specification has been updated with them
+ - [ ] Accessibility (ARIA, keyboard navigation, focus management) has been verified
  
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