/* ==========================================================================
   STYLE.CSS - Main Stylesheet & Reusable Components
   Sanskar College
   ========================================================================== */

/* Typography Defaults */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-padding);
  padding-right: var(--container-padding);
}

.container-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: var(--container-padding);
  padding-right: var(--container-padding);
}

/* Common Section Wrapper */
.section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  background-color: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.07);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.section-heading {
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Common Button Styles */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--text-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 59, 102, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13, 59, 102, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(244, 162, 97, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

/* Flex & Grid Utilities */
.d-flex { display: flex; }
.flex-column { flex-direction: column; }
.align-center { align-items: center; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center; }
.gap-1 { gap: 0.5rem; }
.gap-2 { gap: 1rem; }
.gap-3 { gap: 1.5rem; }
.gap-4 { gap: 2rem; }

.grid {
  display: grid;
}

.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* Text Utilities */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.text-right { text-align: right; }
.w-100 { width: 100%; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVBAR COMPONENT
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(7, 27, 61, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

/* --- Top Bar --- */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--bg-topbar);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.top-bar-left,
.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-info-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 450;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-info-item i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.top-info-item:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.top-divider {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  user-select: none;
}

.top-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: #fbbf24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  padding: 0.12rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --- Main Navbar --- */
.main-navbar {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  transition: padding var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-normal);
  height: 76px;
}

.site-header.scrolled .main-navbar {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(7, 27, 61, 0.06);
}

.navbar-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  height: 76px;
}

/* Brand Area */
.navbar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.1), 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.navbar-brand:hover .brand-logo-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.brand-logo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  letter-spacing: 0.9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 76px;
}

.mobile-nav-header,
.mobile-drawer-footer {
  display: none;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 76px;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 76px;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #334155;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link span {
  display: inline-block;
  user-select: none;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  background: transparent;
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  background: transparent;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.dropdown-arrow {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  margin-left: 1px;
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Dropdown Menu (Desktop) */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 200px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.05);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 100;
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  margin: 0;
}

.dropdown-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #334155;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
  background-color: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.05);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  padding-left: 1.45rem;
}

/* Navbar Actions & CTA */
.navbar-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.btn-apply {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 0.52rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.28);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-apply i {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-apply:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.45);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.btn-apply:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Hamburger Button */
.hamburger-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hamburger-btn:hover {
  background-color: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.06);
}

.hamburger-btn .bar {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.hamburger-btn.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger-btn.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-10px);
}

.hamburger-btn.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Nav Overlay for Mobile */
.nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(7, 27, 61, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  z-index: 1050;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SLIDER COMPONENT & ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.hero-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 640px;
  height: calc(85vh - 80px);
  max-height: 820px;
  display: flex;
}

/* Individual Slide */
.slider-item {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.85s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.slider-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Slide Background & Ken-Burns Zoom */
.slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.slider-item.active .slide-bg {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Dark Gradient Overlay for optimal contrast */
.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(6, 27, 61, 0.94) 0%,
    rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.82) 50%,
    rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.5) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Slide Content */
.slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 780px;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

/* Badge */
.slide-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  color: #fbbf24;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.slider-item.active .slide-badge {
  animation: heroSlideDown 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s both;
}

/* Slide Title */
.slide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.1vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.slide-title .highlight-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcd34d 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.slider-item.active .slide-title {
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s both;
}

/* Slide Description */
.slide-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.1vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.slider-item.active .slide-desc {
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.45s both;
}

/* Slide Action Buttons */
.slide-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
}

.slider-item.active .slide-actions {
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.6s both;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.4);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.55);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-hero-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-hero-outline:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Feature Pills below buttons */
.slide-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.slider-item.active .slide-pills {
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.75s both;
}

.pill-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.pill-item i {
  color: #10b981;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Slider Navigation Arrows */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.45);
}

.slider-arrow.prev {
  left: 30px;
}

.slider-arrow.next {
  right: 30px;
}

/* Slider Indicators / Dots */
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 0;
}

.slider-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  width: 36px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.6);
}

/* Slide Progress Countdown Bar */
.slider-progress-track {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  z-index: 10;
}

.slider-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-color), var(--accent-gold));
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   QUICK HIGHLIGHTS FLOATING CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-highlights-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
  margin-top: -45px;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.highlight-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(7, 27, 61, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.highlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(7, 27, 61, 0.12);
}

.highlight-card-featured {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.highlight-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.07);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.highlight-card:hover .highlight-icon {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(3deg);
}

.highlight-card-featured:hover .highlight-icon {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.highlight-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.highlight-text p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes heroSlideUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(35px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes heroSlideDown {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-30px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT SANSKAR COLLEGE SECTION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 3.25rem 0 5.25rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Visual Left Column (Collage & Badges) */
.about-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.about-collage {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2.2rem;
  padding-right: 2.2rem;
}

.collage-main-img {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.12);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
}

.collage-main-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 485px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.collage-main-img:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.collage-glass-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.84);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.42rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.collage-glass-badge i {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.collage-sub-img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(7, 27, 61, 0.22);
  border: 5px solid #ffffff;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.collage-sub-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
}

.collage-sub-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.collage-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: -15px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  animation: floatSubtle 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatSubtle {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

.floating-badge-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.floating-badge-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.floating-badge-desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.collage-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.collage-shape-1 {
  top: -25px;
  left: -25px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.collage-shape-2 {
  bottom: -30px;
  right: 60px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Right Column (Content & Story) */
.about-content {
  position: relative;
}

/* Eyebrow Badge (Refined Academic Tag) */
.eyebrow-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem 0.35rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.eyebrow-badge:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.16);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.eyebrow-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.35);
  animation: pulseHeart 2.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseHeart {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
  }
}

.eyebrow-text {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.75px;
}

.about-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.3vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.26;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.about-heading .highlight-crimson {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-lead-wrapper {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
  padding: 0.35rem 0 0.35rem 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.025);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

.about-lead-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 450;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-lead-text strong {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.about-body-text {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

/* Sleek Key Points Ribbon */
.about-key-points {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.15rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 27, 61, 0.04);
}

.point-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.point-item i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Actions Row */
.about-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
}

.btn-about-cta {
  padding: 0.72rem 1.65rem;
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-about-cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8232f 0%, #9e1c27 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.42);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.about-helpline-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.42rem 1.1rem 0.42rem 0.55rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 27, 61, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.about-helpline-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.14);
}

.helpline-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.about-helpline-box:hover .helpline-icon {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.helpline-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.helpline-number {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLAGSHIP COURSE SECTION (B.Sc. Nursing) - STREAMLINED & BALANCED
   ========================================================================== */
.course-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.course-master-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.07);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column: Visual Media & Specs */
.course-media-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.course-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(7, 27, 61, 0.12);
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
}

.course-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 365px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.course-image-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.course-status-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.pulse-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e;
  animation: pulseGlow 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.25);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

.course-duration-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.94);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Quick Specs Grid */
.course-specs-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.spec-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.spec-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
}

.spec-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.spec-val {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Right Column: Streamlined Course Details */
.course-details-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.course-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.08);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  width: fit-content;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.course-lead-para {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

.course-lead-para strong {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* 4 Feature Line Items */
.course-key-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.feature-line-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #334155;
}

.feature-line-item i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-line-item strong {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Course Action Row */
.course-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.btn-course-apply {
  padding: 0.72rem 1.65rem;
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.32);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-course-apply:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8232f 0%, #9e1c27 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-course-call {
  padding: 0.7rem 1.45rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  background: transparent;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-course-call:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CREATIVE CALL TO ACTION (CTA) SHOWCASE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-showcase-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5.25rem 0 5.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  z-index: 1;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.cta-overlay-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(6, 21, 46, 0.95) 0%,
    rgba(10, 37, 83, 0.91) 48%,
    rgba(148, 24, 34, 0.86) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Ambient Glowing Light Accents for Glassmorphism Depth */
.cta-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.cta-glow-1 {
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -120px;
  left: -80px;
}

.cta-glow-2 {
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -150px;
  right: -60px;
}

.cta-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 26px 26px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Main Split Grid */
.cta-showcase-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 3.25rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Left Column: Story & Value Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-story-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Live Pulse Pill */
.cta-live-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.38rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.live-radar {
  position: relative;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.radar-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #22c55e;
}

.radar-circle {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #22c55e;
  animation: liveRadarPulse 2s infinite cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

@keyframes liveRadarPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(2.2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.live-pill-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fbbf24;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Creative Main Heading */
.cta-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.6vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.cta-text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef08a 0%, #f59e0b 60%, #fb923c 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}

.cta-main-desc {
  font-size: 0.915rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* 3 Feature Cards List */
.cta-feature-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cta-feature-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.05rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-feature-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.feat-card-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.35);
}

.feat-card-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.feat-card-title {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem 0;
}

.feat-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.cta-action-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-cta-shimmer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.78rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-cta-shimmer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  animation: shimmerLight 3.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmerLight {
  0% {
    left: -100%;
  }
  30% {
    left: 150%;
  }
  100% {
    left: 150%;
  }
}

.btn-cta-shimmer:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8232f 0%, #9e1c27 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.6);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-cta-whatsapp {
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.78rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-cta-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #20ba59;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Right Column: Glassmorphic Direct Admission Desk
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-desk-col {
  width: 100%;
}

.cta-glass-card {
  background: rgba(10, 28, 64, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-glass-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-color), #f59e0b, #38bdf8);
}

.desk-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.desk-header-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fbbf24;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.desk-badge {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.desk-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.desk-intro {
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Contact List */
.desk-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.desk-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.desk-contact-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.contact-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.director-avatar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c2d64 0%, #1e40af 100%);
}

.principal-avatar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
}

.contact-details {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.contact-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.contact-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}

.contact-number {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.contact-btn-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.desk-contact-item:hover .contact-btn-tag {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Callback Strip */
.desk-callback-strip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.callback-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fbbf24;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.callback-input-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.callback-prefix {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
  padding-right: 0.35rem;
}

.callback-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.25rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 500;
  min-width: 0;
}

.callback-submit-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.48rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.callback-submit-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8232f 0%, #9e1c27 100%);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.desk-footer-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEWS & NOTIFICATIONS / ACADEMIC EVENTS SECTION (2-COLUMN VERTICAL MARQUEE)
   ========================================================================== */
.news-events-section {
  padding: 4.75rem 0 5.25rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-alt);
  position: relative;
}

.news-events-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* Master Column Feed Wrapper */
.feed-card-wrapper {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.05);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.65rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feed-card-wrapper:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.9);
}

/* Feed Column Header (Matches reference image style) */
.feed-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.95rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.feed-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.feed-accent-bar {
  width: 4px;
  height: 20px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feed-column-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
}

.feed-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.feed-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #16a34a;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.status-live-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #16a34a;
  animation: pulseGlow 1.6s infinite;
}

.feed-badge-event {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.08);
}

.feed-view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.feed-view-all:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Vertical Marquee Ticker Engine
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ticker-viewport {
  position: relative;
  height: 460px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gradient Fade Masks at Top & Bottom */
.ticker-fade-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ticker-fade-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #ffffff 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ticker-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  animation: verticalMarqueeScroll 26s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-viewport:hover .ticker-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes verticalMarqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }
}

.ticker-content-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   News Items (Column 1)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.news-item {
  padding: 0.85rem 0.25rem;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.news-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.15px;
}

.news-item-title a {
  color: #1e3a8a;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.news-item-title a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.news-meta-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.pill-date {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: #ecfdf5;
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid #d1fae5;
}

.pill-time {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.pill-alert {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b91c1c;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.news-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Events Items (Column 2 - Image + Snippet Layout)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.event-item {
  padding: 0.85rem 0.25rem;
}

.event-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.15px;
}

.event-item-title a {
  color: #1e3a8a;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.event-item-title a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.event-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.event-meta-row i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.event-body-layout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

.event-thumb-wrap {
  width: 105px;
  height: 75px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.event-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.event-item:hover .event-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.event-snippet-desc {
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Item Separator */
.item-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

/* Hover Hint */
.feed-footer-hint {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US SECTION (2-Column Premium Info & Form)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 5.5rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-master-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 2.75rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Left Column: Contact Information & Socials Card
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #071b3d 0%, #0c2d64 55%, #12377a 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.35rem 2.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.85rem;
}

.contact-info-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(35px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-info-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.info-card-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.info-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: #fbbf24;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.info-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.info-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Contact Info Items */
.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.info-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #fbbf24;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.info-item:hover .info-icon {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.info-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.info-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.info-val {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.map-link-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #38bdf8;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.map-link-btn:hover {
  color: #7dd3fc;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.helpline-entry {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.helpline-designation {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.phone-link {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.phone-link:hover {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.email-link {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  word-break: break-all;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.email-link:hover {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.info-subtext {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Social Media Channels Strip */
.contact-social-wrap {
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.social-strip-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-social-icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.social-box.whatsapp:hover {
  background: #25d366;
  border-color: #25d366;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.social-box.facebook:hover {
  background: #1877f2;
  border-color: #1877f2;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.4);
}

.social-box.instagram:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285aeb 90%);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.4);
}

.social-box.youtube:hover {
  background: #ff0000;
  border-color: #ff0000;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.social-box.linkedin:hover {
  background: #0a66c2;
  border-color: #0a66c2;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.4);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Right Column: Modern Contact Form Card
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
  padding: 2.35rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.form-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.form-card-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Form Elements */
.main-contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.form-label .required {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.form-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.form-input-wrap .input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.form-input,
.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 46px;
  padding: 0 1rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #f8fafc;
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08);
}

.form-input-wrap:focus-within .input-icon {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.form-textarea-wrap {
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.form-textarea-wrap .textarea-icon {
  top: 14px;
}

.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #f8fafc;
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 105px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.form-textarea:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08);
}

/* Footer & Actions */
.form-footer-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.form-privacy-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.form-privacy-note i {
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-submit-contact {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-submit-contact:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8232f 0%, #9e1c27 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER SECTION (World-Class Creative Masterpiece)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #051329;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Radial Glows & Grid Pattern */
.footer-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.glow-left {
  top: 0;
  left: -120px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(55px);
}

.glow-right {
  bottom: 0;
  right: -100px;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 116, 144, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
}

.footer-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Pre-Footer / Action Strip
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pre-footer-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.pre-footer-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.75) 0%, rgba(184, 35, 47, 0.7) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.pre-footer-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 280px;
}

.pre-footer-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fbbf24;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.pre-footer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pre-footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.pre-footer-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-prefooter-apply {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-prefooter-apply:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8232f 0%, #9e1c27 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.6);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-prefooter-whatsapp {
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-prefooter-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #20ba59;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Main Footer Body (4 Columns)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.main-footer-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.footer-columns-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.85fr 1.15fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.title-accent {
  width: 4px;
  height: 16px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Column 1: Brand */
.footer-brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.footer-logo-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-brand-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.footer-brand-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-about-text {
  font-size: 0.835rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-trust-chips {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.trust-chip {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.trust-chip i {
  color: #22c55e;
  margin-right: 3px;
}

.footer-social-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.social-circle.sc-wa:hover {
  background: #25d366;
  border-color: #25d366;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.social-circle.sc-fb:hover {
  background: #1877f2;
  border-color: #1877f2;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.4);
}

.social-circle.sc-ig:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285aeb 90%);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.4);
}

.social-circle.sc-yt:hover {
  background: #ff0000;
  border-color: #ff0000;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.social-circle.sc-li:hover {
  background: #0a66c2;
  border-color: #0a66c2;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.4);
}

/* Columns 2 & 3: Links */
.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links-list li a {
  font-size: 0.835rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-links-list li a i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-links-list li a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-links-list li a:hover i {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer-program-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.prog-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fbbf24;
  background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.12);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.prog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0;
}

.prog-desc {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Column 4: Contact */
.footer-contact-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

.f-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.f-contact-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fbbf24;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.f-contact-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.f-contact-text p,
.f-contact-text a {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.f-contact-text a:hover {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.footer-map-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #38bdf8;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-map-btn:hover {
  color: #7dd3fc;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.f-contact-subnote {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.f-contact-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.f-email-link {
  word-break: break-all;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Recognitions & Approvals Strip
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-affiliations-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.affiliations-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.affil-header {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.affil-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.affil-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.affil-badge i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.affil-badge strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.affil-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Bottom Copyright & Legal Links
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.bottom-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.copyright-text strong {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.legal-links a {
  color: #64748b;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.legal-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.dot-sep {
  color: #475569;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Floating Back to Top Button
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 999;
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8232f 0%, #9e1c27 100%);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.6);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INNER PAGE TITLE / HERO BANNER (Clean, Left-Aligned & Modern)
   ========================================================================== */
.inner-page-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #05142d 0%, #0a2452 50%, #0c2d64 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Subtle Radial Glows */
.inner-page-banner .banner-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.inner-page-banner .banner-bg-glow.glow-1 {
  top: -20%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.inner-page-banner .banner-bg-glow.glow-2 {
  bottom: -20%;
  right: 5%;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(24, 78, 163, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.inner-page-banner .banner-pattern-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  opacity: 0.75;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.inner-banner-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Breadcrumb Navigation */
.inner-banner-wrap .page-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.breadcrumb-trail {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.05rem;
  margin: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.breadcrumb-trail .breadcrumb-item a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-trail .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.breadcrumb-trail .breadcrumb-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.breadcrumb-trail .breadcrumb-item.current {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Banner Title */
.inner-banner-wrap .banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.inner-banner-wrap .banner-title .title-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fde047 0%, #f59e0b 50%, #f97316 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.banner-title-line {
  width: 56px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-color), var(--accent-gold));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

/* Responsive Rules */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .inner-page-banner {
    padding: 3rem 0 3.25rem;
  }
  .inner-banner-wrap .banner-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .inner-page-banner {
    padding: 2.6rem 0 2.85rem;
  }
  .inner-banner-wrap .banner-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .breadcrumb-trail {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .inner-banner-wrap .banner-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE - INSTITUTION INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-intro-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.12fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column: Visual Collage */
.about-intro-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.intro-media-card {
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.intro-img-main-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.14);
}

.intro-img-main {
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.intro-img-main-wrap:hover .intro-img-main {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.intro-img-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.1) 0%, rgba(6, 27, 61, 0.45) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.intro-tag-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.intro-tag-pill i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Overlapping Sub Image */
.intro-img-sub-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  right: -10px;
  bottom: -15px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 190px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border: 5px solid #ffffff;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.intro-img-sub-wrap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.intro-img-sub {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Floating Badges */
.intro-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  z-index: 3;
}

.intro-floating-card.card-experience {
  top: 30px;
  right: -25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  animation: floatCardSubtle 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatCardSubtle {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}

.intro-floating-card .ifc-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.intro-floating-card .ifc-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.intro-floating-card .ifc-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.intro-floating-card .ifc-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.intro-floating-card .ifc-desc {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.intro-floating-card.card-trust {
  bottom: 35px;
  left: -20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.intro-floating-card .ifc-check-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #16a34a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.intro-floating-card .ifc-trust-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.intro-floating-card .ifc-trust-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.intro-floating-card .ifc-trust-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Right Column: Institutional Story */
.about-intro-content {
  text-align: left;
}

.intro-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.38rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.intro-eyebrow i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.intro-eyebrow .eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
}

.intro-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.intro-title .highlight-crimson {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  position: relative;
}

.intro-lead-box {
  position: relative;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem 1.15rem 2.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.intro-lead-box .lead-quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2px;
  left: 12px;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.25);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.intro-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #334155;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.intro-lead-text strong {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.intro-body-para {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.intro-body-para strong {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* 4 Core Educational Pillars (2x2 Grid) */
.intro-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin: 1.85rem 0 2.25rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.09);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-icon.pi-blue {
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.pillar-icon.pi-red {
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.pillar-icon.pi-gold {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: #d97706;
}

.pillar-icon.pi-teal {
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
  color: #0d9488;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Action & Helpline Wrap */
.intro-action-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-intro-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-intro-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8232f 0%, #9e1c27 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.intro-quick-call {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.intro-quick-call .call-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.intro-quick-call:hover .call-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.intro-quick-call .call-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.intro-quick-call .call-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.intro-quick-call .call-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Bottom Impact Strip */
.about-impact-strip {
  margin-top: 4.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061a3b 0%, #0c2d64 60%, #113a7c 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.22);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-impact-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.impact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.impact-icon-circle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #38bdf8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.impact-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.impact-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.impact-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.impact-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

/* Responsive Rules for About Intro Section */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .about-intro-grid {
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .intro-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }
  .intro-img-main {
    height: 420px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-intro-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  }
  .about-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
  .about-intro-visual {
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .intro-img-main {
    height: 380px;
  }
  .about-impact-strip {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  .impact-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .impact-item {
    flex: 1 1 40%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-intro-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
  .intro-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .intro-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .intro-img-sub-wrap {
    width: 180px;
    height: 140px;
  }
  .intro-floating-card.card-experience {
    right: -10px;
    top: 20px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }
  .intro-floating-card.card-trust {
    left: -10px;
    bottom: 20px;
  }
  .intro-action-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .btn-intro-primary {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .about-impact-strip {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .impact-item {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MISSION, VISION & INSTITUTIONAL VALUES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.mission-vision-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 5.25rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mission-vision-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Section Header */
.mv-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.mv-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.16);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.38rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.mv-eyebrow i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.mv-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.mv-title .highlight-crimson {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.mv-title .highlight-navy {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.mv-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 2-Column Cards Grid */
.mv-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mv-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.12);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Top Accent Stripe */
.mv-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
}

.mv-card.mission-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #e03131 100%);
}

.mv-card.vision-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #184ea3 100%);
}

/* Watermark Text in Background */
.mv-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.035);
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.mv-card.mission-card .mv-watermark {
  color: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.035);
}

/* Card Header */
.mv-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mv-icon-wrap {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.mv-card:hover .mv-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
}

.mission-card .mv-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.15);
}

.vision-card .mv-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.09);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.12);
}

.mv-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mv-tag {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.mission-card .mv-tag {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.vision-card .mv-tag {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.mv-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Primary Statement Quote */
.mv-statement-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}

.mission-card .mv-statement-box {
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.vision-card .mv-statement-box {
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.mv-statement-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Key Commitments List */
.mv-list-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mv-commitments-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.mv-commitment-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.mv-bullet-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.mission-card .mv-bullet-icon {
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.vision-card .mv-bullet-icon {
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.mv-commitment-item strong {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Core Values Bar (Bottom Strip) */
.mv-values-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.85rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.05);
}

.mv-values-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mv-values-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.mv-values-heading i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.mv-values-subtext {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.mv-values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.value-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.value-box:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.07);
}

.value-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-box.val-empathy .value-icon {
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.value-box.val-integrity .value-icon {
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.value-box.val-excellence .value-icon {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: #d97706;
}

.value-box.val-service .value-icon {
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
  color: #0d9488;
}

.value-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.value-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.value-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Responsive Rules for Mission & Vision */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .mission-vision-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem;
  }
  .mv-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .mv-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mission-vision-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
  .mv-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }
  .mv-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  }
  .mv-card-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
  .mv-values-container {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .mv-values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAMPUS GALLERY PAGE STYLES & INTERACTIVE LIGHTBOX
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-page-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5.5rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gallery Grid (Compact Gap) */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

/* Gallery Pagination Styling */
.gallery-pagination-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.page-nav-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.page-nav-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.2);
}

.page-nav-btn:disabled,
.page-nav-btn.disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.page-numbers-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.page-num-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.page-num-btn:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.page-num-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.25);
}

.gallery-item {
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-item.hide {
  display: none;
}

.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px -8px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.24);
  border-color: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.35);
}

.gallery-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 290px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #061836;
}

.gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(0.95);
}

/* Sophisticated Cinematic Overlay */
.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.05) 0%, rgba(6, 27, 61, 0.68) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Modern Frosted Glass Hover Badge (Sliding Up from Bottom) */
.gallery-hover-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-hover-badge {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-hover-badge i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-hover-badge i {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WORLD-CLASS IMMERSIVE CINEMATIC LIGHTBOX
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 12, 28, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-lightbox.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* 1. Top Glassmorphic Navigation Bar */
.lb-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

.lb-counter-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #f8fafc;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.lb-counter-pill i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.lb-title-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 60%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lb-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.lb-actions-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.lb-action-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.lb-action-btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.4);
}

/* 2. Main Stage (Centered Image & Outside Floating Nav Buttons) */
.lb-main-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 5rem;
  min-height: 0;
}

.lb-img-container {
  position: relative;
  max-height: 70vh;
  max-width: 82vw;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lb-img {
  max-height: 70vh;
  max-width: 82vw;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: block;
  user-select: none;
  animation: lbImgFade 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes lbImgFade {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.96); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Outside Floating Screen-Side Navigation Arrows */
.lb-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.lb-prev-btn {
  left: 10px;
}

.lb-next-btn {
  right: 10px;
}

.lb-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.5), 0 0 0 2px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.4);
}

/* 3. Bottom Interactive Thumbnails Strip */
.lb-bottom-strip {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
}

.lb-thumbs-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.lb-thumbs-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.lb-thumb-item {
  width: 58px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.45;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #000;
}

.lb-thumb-item:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.lb-thumb-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.lb-thumb-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Adjustments for Lightbox */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .gallery-page-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  }
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }
  .gallery-img-wrap {
    height: 250px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-lightbox {
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .lb-main-stage {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .lb-img {
    max-height: 65vh;
    max-width: 95vw;
  }
  .lb-nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(4, 12, 28, 0.65);
  }
  .lb-prev-btn {
    left: 4px;
  }
  .lb-next-btn {
    right: 4px;
  }
  .lb-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .lb-counter-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .lb-action-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .lb-thumb-item {
    width: 48px;
    height: 34px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gallery-page-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0 3.5rem;
  }
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .gallery-img-wrap {
    height: 240px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED CONTACT US PAGE STYLES (Quick Cards & Map)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-page-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 5.5rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  position: relative;
}

/* Quick Contact Info Cards (3 Columns) */
.contact-quick-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.c-quick-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.c-quick-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.c-quick-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.12);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.c-quick-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.c-quick-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-helpline .c-quick-icon {
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.card-location .c-quick-icon {
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.card-hours .c-quick-icon {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: #d97706;
}

.c-quick-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.c-quick-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.c-quick-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.c-quick-link i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.c-quick-link:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.c-quick-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.c-quick-links-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.card-helpline .c-quick-link {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.card-helpline .c-quick-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.c-quick-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-left: 0.2rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.c-quick-link:hover .c-quick-role {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Embedded Google Maps Section */
.contact-map-section {
  padding: 0 0 5.5rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.map-wrapper-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

.map-header-strip {
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.map-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.map-header-title i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.map-directions-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.map-directions-btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.3);
}

.map-iframe-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  display: block;
  border: 0;
}

.map-iframe-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Contact Page */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-quick-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .contact-page-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .map-iframe-container {
    height: 320px;
  }
  .map-header-strip {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .map-directions-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR LEADERSHIP SECTION (About Us Page)
   ========================================================================== */
.leadership-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid #eef2f6;
}

.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.25rem;
}

.leadership-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.leadership-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.12);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.leadership-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.leadership-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 993px) {
  .leadership-card {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .leader-img-box {
    width: 210px;
    min-width: 210px;
    height: 100%;
  }
}

.leader-img-box {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0c2d64;
}

.leader-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.leadership-card:hover .leader-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.leader-role-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.92);
  color: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.32rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  z-index: 1;
}

.badge-director {
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.92);
}

.leader-info-content {
  padding: 2rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.leader-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.leader-designation {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.leader-bio {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.leader-footer-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.leader-call-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.06);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.leader-call-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.2);
}

.leader-mail-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #64748b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.leader-mail-btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.85rem;
  }
  .leader-img-box {
    height: 300px;
  }
  .leadership-section {
    padding: 3.8rem 0 4.2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   B.SC. NURSING COURSE DETAIL PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Quick Specs Strip below banner */
.course-specs-strip {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.course-specs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
}

.course-spec-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-right: 1px solid #eef2f6;
}

.course-spec-card:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.cs-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.course-spec-card:hover .cs-icon {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cs-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cs-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.cs-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Course Content Sections */
.course-section-padding {
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

.bg-light-slate {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

/* 2-Column Institutional Overview */
.course-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.course-intro-text .lead-para {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.vision-mission-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.vm-mini-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vm-mini-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.vm-mini-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.vm-mini-title i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.vm-mini-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

.course-intro-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.course-visual-frame {
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.12);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}

.course-visual-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.course-visual-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.92);
  color: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.cv-icon {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.cv-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cv-text span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Eligibility & Program Details Grid */
.eligibility-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.eligibility-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.eligibility-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.eligibility-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.1);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.eligibility-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.ec-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ec-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

.ec-desc strong {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Systematic Admission Procedure Timeline (4 Steps) */
.admission-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem 1.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.timeline-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.step-number-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-step-card:hover .step-number-badge {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.step-action-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.step-action-tag:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Required Documents Checklist */
.documents-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.doc-item-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.doc-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08);
}

.doc-check-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  color: #10b981;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.doc-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.doc-content p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

.doc-notice-banner {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #1e40af;
}

.doc-notice-banner i {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Infrastructure & Labs 2-Column Layout */
.infra-dual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.infra-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.infra-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.infra-header-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-highlights .infra-header-icon {
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.08);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.infra-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.infra-items-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.infra-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.infra-item-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-highlights .infra-item-dot {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
}

.highlight-gold {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Course Admission CTA Master Wrap (2-Column Showcase) */
.course-cta-master-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071b3d 0%, #0c2d64 60%, #11367a 100%);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 3.75rem 3.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(7, 27, 61, 0.35);
  margin-top: 4.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.c-cta-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(80px);
}

.c-cta-ambient-glow.glow-top {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.28);
}

.c-cta-ambient-glow.glow-bottom {
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  bottom: -140px;
  left: -80px;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.18);
}

.c-cta-watermark-icon {
  position: absolute;
  right: 2rem;
  bottom: -2.5rem;
  font-size: 15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.c-cta-inner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Left Column */
.c-cta-main-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.c-cta-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f8fafc;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.c-cta-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: pulseCtaGreen 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseCtaGreen {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
  }
}

.c-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.c-cta-lead {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
}

.c-cta-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.c-trust-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.c-trust-chip i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.c-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.c-btn-apply {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.c-btn-apply:hover {
  background: #b8232f;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.6);
}

.c-btn-whatsapp {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.c-btn-whatsapp i {
  color: #25d366;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.c-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #25d366;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.c-btn-whatsapp:hover i {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.c-cta-helpdesk-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Right Column: Helpdesk Card */
.c-helpdesk-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 2rem 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.c-helpdesk-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.c-helpdesk-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.c-helpdesk-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.c-helpdesk-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0;
}

.c-helpdesk-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.c-hd-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.c-hd-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.c-hd-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hd-icon-director {
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.2);
  color: #ff6b6b;
}

.hd-icon-principal {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
  color: #60a5fa;
}

.c-hd-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.c-hd-role {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.c-hd-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.c-hd-arrow {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.c-hd-item:hover .c-hd-arrow {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.c-helpdesk-footer {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.c-hd-footer-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.c-hd-footer-item i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Course Page */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .course-specs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .course-spec-card:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .course-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .eligibility-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .admission-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .documents-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .infra-dual-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  .course-cta-master-wrap {
    padding: 2.75rem 2rem;
  }
  .c-cta-inner-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .c-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  .c-btn-apply,
  .c-btn-whatsapp {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .course-specs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .course-spec-card {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .vision-mission-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADMISSION APPLICATION POPUP MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
body.modal-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.admission-modal-wrap {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.admission-modal-wrap.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-backdrop-blur {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(7, 27, 61, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.modal-dialog-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(7, 27, 61, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(24px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.admission-modal-wrap.active .modal-dialog-box {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

/* Modal Close Button */
.modal-close-trigger {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.modal-close-trigger:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.9);
  border-color: rgba(201, 42, 42, 1);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Modal Header */
.modal-header-block {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071b3d 0%, #0c2d64 60%, #11367a 100%);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.m-header-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.35);
  filter: blur(60px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.m-header-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.5rem;
  bottom: -1rem;
  font-size: 8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.m-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.m-pill i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.m-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.m-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Modal Body & Form */
.modal-body-content {
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex: 1;
}

.modal-body-content::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

.modal-body-content::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.modal-app-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.m-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.m-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.m-form-group.col-full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.m-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.m-label .req {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.m-input-box {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.m-input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.m-input,
.m-select,
.m-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.78rem 1rem 0.78rem 2.65rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  background: #f8fafc;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.m-select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='%2364748b' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M7.247 11.14 2.451 5.658C1.885 5.013 2.345 4 3.204 4h9.592a1 1 0 0 1 .753 1.659l-4.796 5.48a1 1 0 0 1-1.506 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  background-size: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.m-textarea {
  padding: 0.78rem 1rem 0.78rem 2.65rem;
  min-height: 80px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.m-input-box.textarea-box .m-input-icon {
  top: 0.9rem;
}

.m-input:focus,
.m-select:focus,
.m-textarea:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(12, 45, 100, 0.12);
}

.m-input-box:focus-within .m-input-icon {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.m-input.error,
.m-select.error {
  border-color: #ef4444;
  background: #fef2f2;
}

/* Submit Button */
.m-btn-submit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, #b8232f 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.m-btn-submit:hover {
  background: #b8232f;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(201, 42, 42, 0.5);
}

.m-btn-submit:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Quick Helpline Strip */
.m-helpline-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.m-helpline-strip a {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.m-helpline-strip a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.m-helpline-strip .wa-link {
  color: #16a34a;
}

.m-helpline-strip .wa-link:hover {
  color: #15803d;
}

/* Success Screen */
.modal-success-screen {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.m-success-icon-wrap {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  color: #10b981;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: scalePop 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

@keyframes scalePop {
  0% { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.m-success-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0c2d64;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.m-success-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.m-success-contact-badge {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.m-success-contact-badge strong {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.m-btn-success-close {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.m-btn-success-close:hover {
  background: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Modal Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .admission-modal-wrap {
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }
  .modal-dialog-box {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 94vh;
    border-radius: 18px;
    margin: auto;
  }
  .modal-header-block {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1rem;
  }
  .m-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  .modal-body-content {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }
  .m-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .modal-close-trigger {
    top: 0.85rem;
    right: 0.85rem;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}