/* ==========================================================================
   GYAAN JYOTI VIDYAPEETH - MODERN THEME STYLESHEET
   Design & Layout Architecture
   ========================================================================== */

@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap");

:root {
	/* Brand Palette */
	--primary: #0071bc; /* Logo Royal Blue */
	--primary-light: #0b5fa4; /* Navy Blue */
	--primary-dark: #004f85;
	--primary-rgb: 0, 113, 188;
	--accent: #f15a24; /* Logo Coral Orange */
	--accent-dark: #d54d19;
	--accent-light: #fdebe5; /* Very light orange tint */
	--secondary: #79b443; /* Logo Vibrant Green */
	--secondary-dark: #639534;
	--secondary-light: #eef7e6;
	--yellow: #f59e0b; /* Amber/Yellow highlight */
	--white: #ffffff;
	--bg-light: #f8fafc;
	--bg-card: #ffffff;
	--text-dark: #0f172a;
	--text-main: #0f172a;
	--text-body: #1e293b;
	--text-muted: #334155;
	--text-light: #f8fafc;
	--border-color: #cbd5e1;
	--success: #16a34a;
	--danger: #ef4444;

	/* Shadows */
	--shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
	--shadow-md:
		0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
	--shadow-lg:
		0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
	--shadow-xl:
		0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

	/* Typography */
	--font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
	--font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

	/* Transitions & Radii */
	--transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
	--border-radius-sm: 8px;
	--border-radius: 14px;
	--border-radius-lg: 22px;
}

/* Base Resets */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
	box-sizing: border-box;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}

html {
	scroll-behavior: smooth;
	font-size: 16px;
}

body {
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	color: var(--text-main);
	background-color: var(--bg-light);
	line-height: 1.6;
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
	overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	color: var(--primary);
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

ul {
	list-style: none;
}

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

/* Utilities */
.container {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 1220px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 24px;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
}

.text-center {
	text-align: center;
}
.text-white {
	color: var(--white) !important;
}
.text-yellow {
	color: var(--yellow) !important;
}
.text-accent {
	color: var(--accent) !important;
}
.text-secondary {
	color: var(--secondary) !important;
}
.text-muted {
	color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}
.text-dark {
	color: var(--text-dark) !important;
}
.text-body {
	color: var(--text-body) !important;
}

/* Global contrast guarantee: No washed out or pale text on white/light backgrounds */
p {
	color: #1e293b;
}

label,
.form-label {
	color: #0f172a !important;
	font-weight: 600;
}

.card p,
.facility-card p,
.facility-text p,
.academic-wing-card p,
.resource-content p,
.mv-card p,
.testimonial-card p,
.campus-info-card p,
.campus-info-list p,
.branch-card p,
.branch-address,
.program-info p,
.event-info p,
.download-card p,
.faq-answer,
.faq-answer-panel,
.blog-card p,
.blog-card-excerpt,
.enquiry-form-card p,
.notice-item-desc,
.section-intro,
.section-subtext,
.step-detail p,
.highlight-card p {
	color: #334155 !important;
}
.d-none {
	display: none !important;
}
.d-none-md {
	display: flex;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 10px;
	padding: 12px 28px;
	border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: var(--transition);
	border: 2px solid transparent;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-primary {
	background: linear-gradient(
		135deg,
		var(--primary) 0%,
		var(--primary-light) 100%
	);
	color: var(--white);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 113, 188, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
	background: linear-gradient(
		135deg,
		var(--accent) 0%,
		var(--accent-dark) 100%
	);
	color: var(--white);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
	color: var(--white);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(241, 90, 36, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
	background-color: transparent;
	border-color: var(--white);
	color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
	background-color: var(--white);
	color: var(--primary);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-lg {
	padding: 16px 36px;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.btn-full {
	width: 100%;
}

/* Section Common Layouts */
section {
	padding: 80px 0;
	position: relative;
}

.section-header {
	max-width: 720px;
	margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.section-subtitle {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	color: var(--secondary);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1.5px;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
	font-size: 2.25rem;
	color: var(--primary);
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	font-weight: 800;
}

.section-intro {
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Background Watermarks */
.bg-watermark {
	position: absolute;
	color: var(--primary);
	opacity: 0.04;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 0;
	transform: rotate(-12deg);
}
.bg-watermark svg {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	animation: watermarkFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes watermarkFloat {
	0%,
	100% {
		transform: translateY(0) rotate(-12deg);
	}
	50% {
		transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-8deg);
	}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. TOP UTILITY BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
	background-color: #081225;
	color: #cbd5e1;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	padding: 7px 0;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-container {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
}

.top-info-left {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 16px;
}

.top-badge {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	background: rgba(241, 90, 36, 0.15);
	color: #ff8a50;
	padding: 3px 12px;
	border-radius: 20px;
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.top-loc {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	color: #94a3b8;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.top-info-right {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 18px;
}

.top-item {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	color: #cbd5e1;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.top-item:hover {
	color: var(--accent);
}

.top-social-divider {
	width: 1px;
	height: 14px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.top-social {
	display: flex;
	gap: 12px;
	align-items: center;
}

.top-social a {
	color: #94a3b8;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	transition:
		color 0.2s ease,
		transform 0.2s ease;
}

.top-social a:hover {
	color: var(--accent);
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.top-portal-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	color: #fff;
	padding: 3px 12px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.top-portal-btn:hover {
	background: var(--primary);
	border-color: var(--primary);
	color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. MAIN STICKY HEADER & NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
	background-color: #ffffff;
	padding: 10px 0;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
	position: sticky;
	top: 0;
	z-index: 1000;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.main-header.scrolled {
	padding: 8px 0;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 25px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
	background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
	backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.header-container {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 20px;
}

/* Logo Area */
.logo-area {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.school-logo-img {
	height: 54px;
	width: auto;
	max-width: 185px;
	object-fit: contain;
	display: block;
}

.brand-divider {
	height: 32px;
	width: 1.5px;
	background: #e2e8f0;
	margin: 0 2px;
}

.brand-meta {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	line-height: 1.2;
}

.meta-wing {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--primary);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.meta-code {
	font-size: 0.7rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--accent);
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.nav-menu {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
}

.nav-list {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 20px;
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: #1e293b;
	padding: 8px 0;
	position: relative;
	letter-spacing: 0.2px;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 5px;
	white-space: nowrap;
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-link i {
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	opacity: 0.65;
	transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-link i {
	transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-link::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 0;
	height: 2.5px;
	background-color: var(--accent);
	transition: width 0.25s ease;
	border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
	width: 100%;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
	color: var(--accent);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.nav-dropdown {
	position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
	position: absolute;
	top: 100%;
	left: -10px;
	min-width: 250px;
	background: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 12px;
	box-shadow:
		0 15px 35px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
		0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
	padding: 8px 0;
	border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	transform: translateY(10px);
	transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
	z-index: 1010;
}

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

.dropdown-menu li a {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	padding: 10px 18px;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: #334155;
	font-weight: 500;
	border-bottom: 1px solid #f8fafc;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu li:last-child a {
	border-bottom: none;
}

.dropdown-menu li a i {
	color: var(--primary);
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	width: 18px;
	text-align: center;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
	background-color: #f8fafc;
	color: var(--accent);
	padding-left: 22px;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover i {
	color: var(--accent);
}

/* Right Header Actions */
.header-action-area {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 16px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-call-pill {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	background: #f8fafc;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	padding: 6px 14px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.header-call-pill:hover {
	border-color: #cbd5e1;
	background: #ffffff;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.call-pill-icon {
	width: 32px;
	height: 32px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(0, 113, 188, 0.1);
	color: var(--primary);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.call-pill-text {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	line-height: 1.15;
}

.call-pill-text span {
	font-size: 0.66rem;
	color: #64748b;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.call-pill-text strong {
	font-size: 0.86rem;
	color: #0f172a;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.header-admissions-btn {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f15a24 0%, #ea580c 100%);
	color: #ffffff !important;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	padding: 10px 22px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(241, 90, 36, 0.35);
	transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
	white-space: nowrap;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.header-admissions-btn:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(241, 90, 36, 0.45);
	color: #ffffff;
}

/* Mobile Toggle Hamburger */
.menu-toggle {
	display: none;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	width: 28px;
	height: 20px;
	background: transparent;
	border: none;
	cursor: pointer;
	padding: 0;
}

.menu-toggle .bar {
	width: 100%;
	height: 3px;
	background-color: var(--primary);
	border-radius: 2px;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
	transform: translateY(8.5px) rotate(45deg);
}
.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
	opacity: 0;
}
.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
	transform: translateY(-8.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. HERO BANNER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
	min-height: 560px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--white);
	overflow: hidden;
	padding: 85px 0 95px;
	position: relative;
}

.hero-video-bg {
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	z-index: 1;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-video {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
}

.hero-video-bg::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background: linear-gradient(
		to bottom,
		rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.48) 0%,
		rgba(0, 32, 96, 0.78) 100%
	);
	z-index: 2;
}

.hero-slider {
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide {
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center;
	opacity: 0;
	transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out;
	transform: scale(1);
}

.hero-slide::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background: linear-gradient(
		to bottom,
		rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%,
		rgba(0, 32, 96, 0.75) 100%
	);
	z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide.active {
	opacity: 1;
	animation: kenBurns 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes kenBurns {
	0% {
		transform: scale(1);
	}
	50% {
		transform: scale(1.08);
	}
	100% {
		transform: scale(1);
	}
}

/* Background Watermarks inside Hero */
.bg-watermark {
	position: absolute;
	color: #ffffff;
	opacity: 0.04;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 1;
	transform: rotate(-15deg);
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.bg-watermark svg {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	animation: watermarkFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes watermarkFloat {
	0% {
		transform: translateY(0) rotate(-15deg);
	}
	50% {
		transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-12deg);
	}
	100% {
		transform: translateY(0) rotate(-15deg);
	}
}

.hero-content {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	margin-top: -20px;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
	text-align: center;
	width: 100%;
	margin-left: auto;
	margin-right: auto;
	padding: 0 20px;
}

.hero-text-area {
	max-width: 880px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge-pill {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	background-color: rgba(241, 90, 36, 0.25);
	border: 1px solid var(--accent);
	color: #ff8a50;
	padding: 8px 20px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.badge-dot-square {
	width: 8px;
	height: 8px;
	background-color: var(--accent);
	display: inline-block;
	border-radius: 2px;
	animation: pulseGlow 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
	0% {
		transform: scale(1);
		opacity: 1;
	}
	50% {
		transform: scale(1.2);
		opacity: 0.7;
	}
	100% {
		transform: scale(1);
		opacity: 1;
	}
}

.hero-title {
	font-size: 3.25rem;
	color: var(--white);
	margin-bottom: 20px;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-description p {
	font-size: 1.18rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
	margin-bottom: 36px;
	text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
	line-height: 1.6;
	max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-buttons {
	display: flex;
	gap: 20px;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.marquee-bar {
	background: #0f172a;
	color: #ffffff;
	padding: 10px 0;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
	position: relative;
	z-index: 5;
}

.marquee-bar marquee {
	display: block;
	line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.hero-section {
		height: auto;
		min-height: 520px;
		padding: 80px 0;
	}
	.hero-title {
		font-size: 2.5rem;
	}
	.hero-description p {
		font-size: 1.05rem;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.hero-section {
		min-height: 460px;
		padding: 60px 0;
	}
	.hero-title {
		font-size: 1.95rem;
		margin-bottom: 14px;
	}
	.hero-description p {
		font-size: 0.92rem;
		margin-bottom: 24px;
	}
	.hero-buttons {
		gap: 12px;
		flex-direction: column;
		width: 100%;
	}
	.hero-buttons .btn {
		width: 100%;
		max-width: 320px;
	}
	.hero-badge-pill {
		font-size: 0.75rem;
		padding: 6px 14px;
	}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. FLOATING QUICK RESOURCES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-resources-section {
	padding: 45px 0 60px;
	background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.resources-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 20px;
	margin-top: 0;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 10;
}

.resource-card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 18px;
	padding: 26px 22px;
	box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
	transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	text-decoration: none;
	color: inherit;
}

.resource-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(0, 113, 188, 0.18);
	border-color: var(--primary);
}

.resource-icon-wrap {
	width: 50px;
	height: 50px;
	border-radius: 14px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.card-admission .resource-icon-wrap {
	background: rgba(241, 90, 36, 0.12);
	color: var(--accent);
}

.card-timetable .resource-icon-wrap {
	background: rgba(0, 113, 188, 0.12);
	color: var(--primary);
}

.card-homework .resource-icon-wrap {
	background: rgba(121, 180, 67, 0.12);
	color: var(--secondary);
}

.card-facilities .resource-icon-wrap {
	background: rgba(109, 40, 217, 0.12);
	color: #6d28d9;
}

.resource-content h3 {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--primary);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	line-height: 1.3;
}

.resource-content p {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.resource-action {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--accent);
	transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.resource-card:hover .resource-action {
	gap: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. ABOUT SECTION & PHILOSOPHY
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
	padding: 70px 0;
	background-color: #ffffff;
}

.about-layout-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
	gap: 56px;
	align-items: center;
}

.about-photo-wrapper {
	position: relative;
	border-radius: 22px;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.about-img-main {
	width: 100%;
	height: 440px;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
	border-radius: 22px;
}

.about-experience-badge {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 20px;
	right: 20px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0071bc 0%, #004f85 100%);
	color: #ffffff;
	padding: 16px 22px;
	border-radius: 16px;
	box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 113, 188, 0.35);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
}

.exp-number {
	font-size: 2.2rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	line-height: 1;
}

.exp-text {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.3;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-label {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	color: var(--accent);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1.2px;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-heading {
	font-size: 2.35rem;
	color: var(--primary);
	margin-bottom: 18px;
	font-weight: 900;
	line-height: 1.25;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.about-lead,
.section-lead-text {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	color: #1e293b !important;
	font-weight: 600;
	line-height: 1.75;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section-body-text {
	font-size: 1.02rem;
	color: #334155 !important;
	font-weight: 400;
	line-height: 1.8;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.mission-vision-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 18px;
	margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.mv-card {
	background: #f8fafc;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	border-radius: 14px;
	padding: 20px;
	display: flex;
	gap: 14px;
	align-items: flex-start;
}

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

.mv-icon-box.mission {
	background: rgba(0, 113, 188, 0.12);
	color: var(--primary);
}

.mv-icon-box.vision {
	background: rgba(241, 90, 36, 0.12);
	color: var(--accent);
}

.mv-card h4 {
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--primary);
	margin-bottom: 6px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.mv-card p {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin: 0;
}

.about-highlights-list {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 16px;
	margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.highlight-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 16px;
	padding: 14px 18px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	background: #f8fafc;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.highlight-item:hover {
	background: #ffffff;
	border-color: var(--primary);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	transform: translateX(4px);
}

.highlight-icon {
	width: 42px;
	height: 42px;
	border-radius: 10px;
	background: rgba(0, 113, 188, 0.1);
	color: var(--primary);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.highlight-item h4 {
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--primary);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.highlight-item p {
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: #475569;
	margin: 0;
	line-height: 1.55;
	font-weight: 400;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. ACADEMICS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.academics-section {
	padding: 70px 0;
	background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.section-header-center {
	text-align: center;
	max-width: 680px;
	margin: 0 auto 46px;
}

.section-subtext {
	font-size: 1.02rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	line-height: 1.6;
}

.academics-cards-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 22px;
}

.academic-wing-card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 18px;
	padding: 28px 22px;
	border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	position: relative;
}

.academic-wing-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	border-color: var(--primary);
}

.wing-tag {
	position: absolute;
	top: 16px;
	right: 16px;
	background: #f1f5f9;
	color: #475569;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	padding: 3px 10px;
	border-radius: 20px;
}

.wing-tag.primary {
	background: rgba(0, 113, 188, 0.1);
	color: var(--primary);
}

.wing-icon-box {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.academic-wing-card h3 {
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--primary);
	margin-bottom: 10px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.academic-wing-card p {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	line-height: 1.55;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.wing-features {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 8px;
}

.wing-features li {
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #334155;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
}

.wing-features li i {
	color: var(--secondary);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. FACILITIES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.facilities-section {
	padding: 70px 0;
	background-color: #ffffff;
}

.facilities-showcase-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 22px;
}

.facility-tile {
	background: #f8fafc;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 24px;
	display: flex;
	gap: 18px;
	align-items: flex-start;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.facility-tile:hover {
	background: #ffffff;
	transform: translateY(-4px);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
	border-color: var(--accent);
}

.facility-icon-badge {
	width: 46px;
	height: 46px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	background: rgba(0, 113, 188, 0.1);
	color: var(--primary);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.facility-tile:hover .facility-icon-badge {
	background: var(--accent);
	color: #ffffff;
}

.facility-text h4 {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--primary);
	margin-bottom: 6px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.facility-text p {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. MILESTONES STATS COUNTER BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.milestones-bar-section,
.milestones-bar {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1528 0%, #15243e 100%);
	color: #ffffff;
	padding: 40px 30px;
	border-radius: 20px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	margin-top: 48px;
}

.milestones-bar-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 15px;
	width: 100%;
}

.milestone-box,
.milestone-stat-item {
	text-align: center;
}

.milestone-number,
.stat-number {
	font-size: 2.75rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	line-height: 1;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
	color: #ffffff;
}

.milestone-number span,
.stat-number span {
	color: var(--accent);
}

.milestone-title,
.stat-label {
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: #cbd5e1;
	font-weight: 600;
}

.milestone-separator,
.milestone-divider {
	width: 1px;
	height: 44px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. NOTICES & ADMISSION SPOTLIGHT
   ========================================================================== */
.notices-section {
	padding: 70px 0;
	background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.notices-dual-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
	gap: 36px;
}

.notices-list-card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 20px;
	padding: 32px;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.card-heading-row {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	padding-bottom: 16px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.card-title {
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--primary);
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	margin: 0;
}

.view-all-link {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--accent);
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
}

.notice-items-container {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 16px;
}

.notice-row-item {
	display: flex;
	gap: 16px;
	align-items: flex-start;
	padding: 16px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	background: #f8fafc;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.notice-row-item:hover {
	background: #ffffff;
	border-color: var(--primary);
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.notice-date-box {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #004f85 100%);
	color: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 10px;
	padding: 8px 12px;
	text-align: center;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	line-height: 1.1;
	min-width: 50px;
}

.date-day {
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	display: block;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.date-month {
	font-size: 0.68rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.notice-details {
	flex: 1;
}

.badge-status {
	background: rgba(241, 90, 36, 0.12);
	color: var(--accent);
	font-size: 0.68rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	padding: 2px 8px;
	border-radius: 10px;
	display: inline-block;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.notice-item-title {
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--primary);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.notice-item-desc {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	line-height: 1.4;
	margin: 0;
}

.notice-download-btn {
	width: 36px;
	height: 36px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
	color: #dc2626;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.notice-download-btn:hover {
	background: #dc2626;
	color: #ffffff;
}

/* Admission Spotlight Card */
.admission-spotlight-card {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1528 0%, #152847 100%);
	border-radius: 20px;
	padding: 36px 30px;
	color: #ffffff;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	box-shadow: 0 16px 35px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.spotlight-tag {
	display: inline-block;
	background: rgba(241, 90, 36, 0.2);
	border: 1px solid var(--accent);
	color: #ff8a50;
	padding: 4px 12px;
	border-radius: 20px;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	width: fit-content;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.admission-spotlight-card h3 {
	font-size: 1.65rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #ffffff;
	line-height: 1.3;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.admission-spotlight-card p {
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	color: #cbd5e1;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.spotlight-top-content {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}

.spotlight-features-list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0 0 28px 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 12px;
}

.spotlight-features-list li {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 10px;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	color: #e2e8f0;
	line-height: 1.4;
}

.spotlight-features-list li i {
	color: #22c55e;
	font-size: 1rem;
	margin-top: 2px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.spotlight-actions {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
	padding: 70px 0;
	background-color: #ffffff;
}

.testimonials-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
	background: #f8fafc;
	border-radius: 18px;
	padding: 30px;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
	background: #ffffff;
	transform: translateY(-5px);
	box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	border-color: var(--primary);
}

.testimonial-rating {
	color: #f59e0b;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	color: #334155;
	line-height: 1.65;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
}

.author-avatar-box {
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: linear-gradient(
		135deg,
		var(--primary) 0%,
		var(--primary-light) 100%
	);
	color: #ffffff;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.testimonial-author h4 {
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--primary);
	margin-bottom: 2px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.testimonial-author span {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. SINGLE CAMPUS LOCATION & VISITING DESK
   ========================================================================== */
.campus-visit-section {
	padding: 70px 0;
	background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.campus-visit-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 36px;
	align-items: stretch;
}

.campus-info-card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 20px;
	padding: 36px;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
}

.campus-card-title {
	font-size: 1.65rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--primary);
	margin-bottom: 22px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.campus-info-list {
	list-style: none;
	margin: 0 0 28px 0;
	padding: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 16px;
}

.campus-info-list li {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 14px;
}

.info-icon {
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	border-radius: 10px;
	background: rgba(0, 113, 188, 0.1);
	color: var(--primary);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	margin-top: 2px;
}

.campus-info-list strong {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: #0f172a;
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.campus-info-list p {
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin: 0;
}

.campus-action-buttons {
	display: flex;
	gap: 14px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.campus-map-card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 20px;
	padding: 8px;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	overflow: hidden;
	min-height: 420px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS FOR HEADER & HOMEPAGE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
	.nav-list {
		gap: 16px;
	}
	.header-call-pill {
		display: none;
	}
	.resources-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}
	.academics-cards-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}
	.facilities-showcase-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.menu-toggle {
		display: flex;
	}

	.nav-menu {
		position: fixed;
		top: 0;
		right: -100%;
		width: 300px;
		height: 100vh;
		background: #ffffff;
		box-shadow: -5px 0 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
		padding: 80px 24px 40px;
		transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
		z-index: 1050;
		overflow-y: auto;
	}

	.nav-menu.active {
		right: 0;
	}

	.nav-list {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;
		gap: 16px;
		width: 100%;
	}

	.nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
		position: static;
		box-shadow: none;
		border-top: none;
		padding-left: 14px;
		opacity: 1;
		visibility: visible;
		transform: none;
		display: none;
	}

	.nav-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
		display: block;
	}

	.hero-container {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 40px;
		text-align: center;
	}

	.hero-description p {
		margin: 0 auto 30px;
	}

	.hero-actions {
		justify-content: center;
	}

	.hero-trust-bar {
		justify-content: center;
	}

	.about-layout-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 40px;
	}

	.notices-dual-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.testimonials-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.campus-visit-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .academics-features-bar{
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .milestones-bar-grid{
        grid-template-columns: auto;
    }
	.top-info-left .top-loc {
		display: none;
	}
	.top-social-divider,
	.top-social {
		display: none;
	}
	.hero-title {
		font-size: 2.2rem;
	}
	.resources-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		margin-top: -20px;
	}
	.academics-cards-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.facilities-showcase-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.mission-vision-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.milestones-separator {
		display: none;
	}
	.header-admissions-btn span {
		display: none;
	}
	.header-admissions-btn {
		padding: 8px 12px;
		border-radius: 50%;
	}
	.brand-meta {
		display: none;
	}
	.brand-divider {
		display: none;
	}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. ABOUT SECTION & HIGHLIGHTS
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
	background-color: var(--white);
}

.about-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
	gap: 60px;
	align-items: center;
	margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.about-image-area {
	position: relative;
}

.about-main-img {
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
	width: 100%;
	height: 380px;
	object-fit: cover;
}

.experience-badge {
	position: absolute;
	top: -20px;
	left: -20px;
	background: linear-gradient(
		135deg,
		var(--accent) 0%,
		var(--accent-dark) 100%
	);
	color: var(--white);
	padding: 16px 24px;
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	text-align: center;
	z-index: 3;
}

.experience-badge .years {
	font-size: 2rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	display: block;
	line-height: 1;
}

.experience-badge .exp-text {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.highlights-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 24px;
}

.highlight-card {
	background-color: var(--bg-light);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	padding: 24px;
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.highlight-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-5px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	border-color: var(--primary-light);
	background-color: var(--white);
}

.highlight-card i {
	font-size: 2rem;
	color: var(--accent);
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	display: inline-block;
}

.highlight-card h4 {
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.highlight-card p {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	margin: 0;
	line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Core Values Grid (About Page) */
.core-values-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 28px;
}

.core-value-card {
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	padding: 34px 28px;
	color: var(--white);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.core-value-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.core-value-icon {
	font-size: 2.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.core-value-title {
	color: var(--white);
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
	font-weight: 800;
}

.core-value-desc {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. FACILITIES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.facilities-section {
	background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.facilities-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 28px;
}

.facility-card {
	background: var(--white);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	transition: var(--transition);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.facility-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.facility-img {
	position: relative;
	height: 220px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.facility-img img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-img img {
	transform: scale(1.08);
}

.facility-desc-overlay {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 0;
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
	color: var(--white);
	padding: 14px 18px;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(100%);
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-desc-overlay {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateY(0);
}

.facility-info-bar {
	padding: 18px 20px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
}

.facility-info-bar i {
	font-size: 1.3rem;
	color: var(--accent);
}

.facility-info-bar h3 {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. STATISTICS COUNTER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #004f85 100%);
	color: var(--white);
	padding: 60px 0;
}

.stats-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
	gap: 24px;
	text-align: center;
}

.stat-card {
	padding: 20px;
}

.stat-icon {
	font-size: 2.2rem;
	color: var(--yellow);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.stat-number {
	font-size: 2.75rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-label {
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	opacity: 0.85;
	font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
   ========================================================================== */
.programs-section {
	background-color: var(--white);
}

.programs-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 26px;
	margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.program-card {
	background-color: var(--bg-light);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	overflow: hidden;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.program-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.program-img-wrapper {
	position: relative;
	height: 180px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.program-img-wrapper img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.program-card:hover .program-img-wrapper img {
	transform: scale(1.08);
}

.program-icon {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 12px;
	right: 12px;
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	background-color: var(--accent);
	color: var(--white);
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.program-info {
	padding: 22px 20px;
}

.program-info h3 {
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.program-age {
	display: inline-block;
	background-color: var(--secondary-light);
	color: var(--secondary-dark);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	padding: 3px 9px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.program-info p {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	margin: 0;
	line-height: 1.5;
}

.academics-features-bar {
	background-color: var(--bg-light);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	padding: 20px 30px;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-around;
	align-items: center;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.academics-feature-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--primary);
	font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.academics-feature-item i {
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	color: var(--accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.events-section {
	background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.events-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 30px;
}

.event-card {
	background-color: var(--white);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.event-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.event-img-wrapper {
	position: relative;
	height: 220px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.event-img-wrapper img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.event-card:hover .event-img-wrapper img {
	transform: scale(1.08);
}

.event-date-badge {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 14px;
	left: 14px;
	background-color: var(--primary);
	color: var(--white);
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	padding: 5px 14px;
	border-radius: 30px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.event-info {
	padding: 22px;
}

.event-info h3 {
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.event-info p {
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	margin: 0;
	line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Timetable Table (Events Page) */
.timetable-table-wrapper {
	overflow-x: auto;
	background: var(--white);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.timetable-table {
	width: 100%;
	border-collapse: collapse;
}

.timetable-table th {
	background-color: var(--primary);
	color: var(--white);
	padding: 16px 20px;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-weight: 700;
	text-align: left;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.timetable-table td {
	padding: 16px 20px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.timetable-table tr:hover td {
	background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. FACULTY / TEACHERS
   ========================================================================== */
.faculty-section {
	background-color: var(--white);
}

.faculty-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	gap: 28px;
}

.faculty-card {
	background-color: var(--white);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	overflow: hidden;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.faculty-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.faculty-img-wrapper {
	height: 500px;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.faculty-img-wrapper img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.faculty-card:hover .faculty-img-wrapper img {
	transform: scale(1.06);
}

.faculty-info {
	padding: 20px;
	text-align: center;
}

.faculty-info h3 {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.faculty-info .designation {
	color: var(--accent);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. GALLERY & LIGHTBOX
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section {
	background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.gallery-filters {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 12px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.gallery-filter-btn {
	padding: 9px 22px;
	border-radius: 30px;
	background-color: var(--white);
	color: var(--text-main);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.gallery-filter-btn.active,
.gallery-filter-btn:hover {
	background-color: var(--primary);
	color: var(--white);
	border-color: var(--primary);
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 113, 188, 0.25);
}

.gallery-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 22px;
}

.gallery-item {
	position: relative;
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	overflow: hidden;
	height: 220px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.gallery-overlay {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(
		180deg,
		rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%,
		rgba(0, 32, 96, 0.85) 100%
	);
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: flex-end;
	padding: 18px;
	color: var(--white);
	opacity: 0;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.gallery-item:hover img {
	transform: scale(1.1);
}

.overlay-text h4 {
	color: var(--white);
	font-size: 1rem;
	margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.overlay-text span {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	opacity: 0.85;
}

.gallery-zoom-icon {
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	color: var(--accent);
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.lightbox {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	z-index: 2000;
	opacity: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.lightbox.active {
	opacity: 1;
	pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-content {
	max-width: 85vw;
	max-height: 85vh;
	text-align: center;
}

.lightbox-content img {
	max-width: 100%;
	max-height: 75vh;
	margin: 0 auto;
	border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

.lightbox-caption {
	color: var(--white);
	margin-top: 14px;
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.lightbox-close {
	position: absolute;
	top: 25px;
	right: 35px;
	color: var(--white);
	font-size: 2.2rem;
	background: transparent;
	border: none;
	cursor: pointer;
}

.lightbox-arrow {
	position: absolute;
	top: 50%;
	transform: translateY(-50%);
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	color: var(--white);
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	border: none;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.lightbox-arrow:hover {
	background: var(--accent);
}

.arrow-left {
	left: 25px;
}
.arrow-right {
	right: 25px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. TESTIMONIALS SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a5f 100%);
	color: var(--white);
}

.testimonials-section .section-heading,
.testimonials-section h2 {
	color: #ffffff !important;
}

.testimonials-section .section-subtext {
	color: #ffffff !important;
}

.testimonial-slider-container {
	max-width: 850px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	position: relative;
}

.testimonial-slide {
	display: none;
	animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease;
}

.testimonial-slide.active {
	display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
	from {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translateY(10px);
	}
	to {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: translateY(0);
	}
}

.testimonial-content-card {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	padding: 40px;
	text-align: center;
	backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.stars {
	color: var(--yellow);
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-text {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-style: italic;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
	line-height: 1.8;
	margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.testimonial-user {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 16px;
}

.testimonial-user img {
	width: 60px;
	height: 60px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	object-fit: cover;
	border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

.user-info h4 {
	color: var(--white);
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.user-info span {
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	color: var(--yellow);
}

.slider-arrows {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 20px;
	margin-top: 25px;
}

.slider-arrow {
	background: transparent;
	border: none;
	color: var(--white);
	font-size: 1.8rem;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
	color: var(--accent);
	transform: scale(1.15);
}

.slider-dots {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-top: 15px;
}

.slider-dots .dot {
	width: 10px;
	height: 10px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-dots .dot.active {
	background: var(--accent);
	width: 24px;
	border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. ADMISSIONS ENQUIRY FORM
   ========================================================================== */
.admissions-section {
	background-color: var(--white);
}

.admissions-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 50px;
	align-items: start;
}

.process-steps {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 22px;
	margin-top: 30px;
}

.step-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 18px;
}

.step-num {
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	background: linear-gradient(
		135deg,
		var(--accent) 0%,
		var(--accent-dark) 100%
	);
	color: var(--white);
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-weight: 800;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-detail h4 {
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.step-detail p {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	margin: 0;
}

.enquiry-form-card {
	background: var(--white);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
	padding: 40px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.form-header {
	background-color: var(--accent);
	padding: 20px;
	margin: -40px -40px 30px -40px;
	border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg) var(--border-radius-lg) 0 0;
	color: var(--white);
}

.form-header h3 {
	color: #ffffff !important;
	font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.form-header p {
	color: #ffffff !important;
	opacity: 1 !important;
}

.form-group {
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group label {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--text-main);
	margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-group label .required {
	color: var(--danger);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 12px 16px;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
	font-family: var(--font-body);
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	background-color: #f8fafc;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
	outline: none;
	border-color: var(--primary);
	background-color: var(--white);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 113, 188, 0.15);
}

.form-grid-2 {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 16px;
}

.captcha-box {
	background: #f1f5f9;
	padding: 14px 18px;
	border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.captcha-box input {
	width: 100px;
	padding: 8px 12px;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

.error-msg {
	color: var(--danger);
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	margin-top: 4px;
	display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. CONTACT & MAP SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
	background-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.contact-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 36px;
}

.branches-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 20px;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.branch-card {
	background: var(--white);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	padding: 24px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.branch-header {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.branch-header h3 {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	margin: 0;
}

.branch-badge {
	background-color: var(--primary-light);
	color: var(--white);
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	padding: 3px 8px;
	border-radius: 4px;
}

.branch-offering {
	color: var(--accent);
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.branch-address {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	line-height: 1.4;
}

.branch-contacts a {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--primary);
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-social-icons {
	display: flex;
	gap: 12px;
}

.contact-social-icons a {
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background-color: var(--primary);
	color: var(--white);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-social-icons a:hover {
	background-color: var(--accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. SUBPAGE BANNERS, TIMETABLES & FAQS
   ========================================================================== */
.page-banner {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #004f85 100%);
	color: var(--white);
	padding: 60px 0;
	text-align: center;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.page-banner-title {
	font-size: 2.75rem;
	color: var(--white);
	font-weight: 800;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.breadcrumbs {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
	color: var(--accent);
}

.subpage-container {
	padding: 70px 0;
	background-color: var(--white);
}

/* Timetable & Homework Portal */
.timetable-wrapper {
	background: var(--bg-light);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	padding: 35px;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.timetable-title {
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
}

.download-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 24px;
}

.download-card {
	background: var(--white);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
	padding: 24px;
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
}

.download-icon {
	font-size: 2rem;
	color: var(--primary);
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.download-btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 8px;
	background: var(--primary);
	color: var(--white);
	padding: 10px 18px;
	border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	margin-top: 14px;
}

.download-btn:hover {
	background: var(--accent);
}

.badge-pdf {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
	padding: 2px 6px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* FAQs Accordion */
.faq-grid {
	max-width: 850px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
	background: var(--white);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 18px 24px;
	background: var(--white);
	border: none;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	color: var(--primary);
	text-align: left;
	cursor: pointer;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover {
	background: var(--bg-light);
}

.faq-question i {
	color: var(--accent);
	transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question.active i {
	transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
	padding: 0 24px 20px 24px;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	line-height: 1.6;
	display: none;
}

/* Blog Cards */
.blog-grid-3 {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card {
	background: var(--white);
	border-radius: var(--border-radius);
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	transition: var(--transition);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.blog-card-banner {
	position: relative;
	height: 200px;
}

.blog-card-img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-card-category {
	position: absolute;
	top: 14px;
	left: 14px;
	background: var(--accent);
	color: var(--white);
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	padding: 4px 10px;
	border-radius: 4px;
}

.blog-card-body {
	padding: 24px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
	display: flex;
	gap: 16px;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-card-title {
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
	color: var(--primary);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	line-height: 1.5;
}

.blog-card-footer {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
	padding-top: 14px;
	margin-top: 14px;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.blog-card-link {
	color: var(--accent);
	font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. FOOTER & FLOATERS
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
	background-color: #0b1329;
	color: #e2e8f0;
	padding-top: 70px;
}

.footer-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
	gap: 40px;
	padding-bottom: 50px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.footer-logo {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-logo h4 {
	color: #ffffff !important;
	font-size: 1.3rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	margin: 0;
}

.footer-logo span {
	color: var(--accent);
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.footer p,
.footer-desc {
	color: #cbd5e1 !important;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin: 0;
}

.footer-col h3 {
	color: #ffffff !important;
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	margin-bottom: 22px;
	position: relative;
	padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-col h3::after {
	content: "";
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 36px;
	height: 3px;
	background-color: var(--accent);
}

.footer-col ul li {
	margin-bottom: 11px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
	color: #cbd5e1 !important;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
	color: #ffffff !important;
	padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer .contact-list li,
.footer .contact-list li span,
.footer .contact-list li a {
	color: #f1f5f9 !important;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-bottom {
	padding: 24px 0;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: #cbd5e1;
	background-color: #070d1e;
}

.footer-bottom p {
	color: #cbd5e1 !important;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom-container {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
}

.footer-social-links {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social-links a {
	color: #cbd5e1 !important;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 36px;
	height: 36px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-social-links a:hover {
	color: #ffffff !important;
	background: var(--accent) !important;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Sticky Floaters */
.sticky-floaters-left {
	position: fixed;
	bottom: 30px;
	left: 25px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 12px;
	z-index: 999;
}

.floater-btn {
	width: 50px;
	height: 50px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: var(--white);
	font-size: 1.3rem;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	transition: var(--transition);
}

.floater-call {
	background: linear-gradient(
		135deg,
		var(--primary) 0%,
		var(--primary-light) 100%
	);
}

.floater-whatsapp {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366 0%, #128c7e 100%);
}

.floater-btn:hover {
	transform: scale(1.12);
	color: var(--white);
}

.back-to-top-btn {
	position: fixed;
	bottom: 30px;
	right: 25px;
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
	background-color: var(--primary);
	color: var(--white);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	opacity: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	transition: var(--transition);
	z-index: 999;
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
	opacity: 1;
	pointer-events: auto;
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
	background-color: var(--accent);
	transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
	.nav-menu {
		position: fixed;
		top: 0;
		right: -320px;
		width: 300px;
		height: 100vh;
		background: var(--white);
		box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
		padding: 80px 24px 30px 24px;
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;
		transition: var(--transition);
		z-index: 1050;
		overflow-y: auto;
	}

	.nav-menu.active {
		right: 0;
	}

	.nav-list {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;
		width: 100%;
		gap: 0;
	}

	.nav-list li {
		width: 100%;
		border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
	}

	.nav-link {
		width: 100%;
		padding: 14px 0;
	}

	.nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu {
		position: static;
		box-shadow: none;
		border-top: none;
		border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
		opacity: 1;
		visibility: visible;
		transform: none;
		display: none;
		background: var(--bg-light);
		padding-left: 10px;
	}

	.nav-dropdown .dropdown-menu.open {
		display: block;
	}

	.menu-toggle {
		display: flex;
	}

	.d-none-md {
		display: none !important;
	}

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.hero-title {
		font-size: 2.5rem;
	}

	.quick-notices-grid,
	.about-grid,
	.admissions-grid,
	.contact-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.facilities-grid,
	.events-grid,
	.blog-grid-3,
	.core-values-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}

	.highlights-grid,
	.programs-grid,
	.faculty-grid,
	.gallery-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}

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

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.top-bar {
		display: none;
	}

	.hero-title {
		font-size: 2rem;
	}

	.hero-description p {
		font-size: 1rem;
	}

	.quick-links-buttons-grid,
	.branches-grid,
	.form-grid-2,
	.download-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.facilities-grid,
	.events-grid,
	.blog-grid-3,
	.core-values-grid,
	.highlights-grid,
	.programs-grid,
	.faculty-grid,
	.gallery-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

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

	.footer-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}

	.footer-bottom-container {
		flex-direction: column;
		gap: 12px;
		text-align: center;
	}
}

/* Hero Slider Navigation Controls */
.hero-nav-arrow {
	position: absolute;
	top: 50%;
	transform: translateY(-50%);
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
	color: #ffffff;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	cursor: pointer;
	z-index: 10;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-nav-arrow:hover {
	background: var(--secondary);
	border-color: var(--secondary);
	color: #ffffff;
	transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
	box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(241, 90, 36, 0.4);
}

.hero-nav-prev {
	left: 24px;
}

.hero-nav-next {
	right: 24px;
}

.hero-slider-dots {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 24px;
	left: 50%;
	transform: translateX(-50%);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	z-index: 10;
}

.hero-slider-dot {
	width: 12px;
	height: 12px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
	background: transparent;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
	padding: 0;
}

.hero-slider-dot.active {
	background: var(--secondary);
	border-color: var(--secondary);
	width: 32px;
	border-radius: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.hero-nav-arrow {
		display: none;
	}
	.hero-slider-dots {
		bottom: 16px;
	}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED MISSION & VISION SECTION (ABOUT PAGE)
   ========================================================================== */
.mission-vision-section {
	padding: 85px 0 90px;
	position: relative;
}

.mission-vision-cards-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 36px;
	align-items: stretch;
}

.mv-card-box {
	background: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 18px;
	padding: 40px 36px;
	box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	border-top: 5px solid var(--primary);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.mv-card-box.mv-vision {
	border-top-color: var(--secondary);
}

.mv-card-box:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.mv-card-header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 20px;
	margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.mv-icon-wrapper {
	width: 64px;
	height: 64px;
	border-radius: 16px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.85rem;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mv-mission .mv-icon-wrapper {
	background: rgba(0, 113, 188, 0.12);
	color: var(--primary);
}

.mv-vision .mv-icon-wrapper {
	background: rgba(241, 90, 36, 0.12);
	color: var(--secondary);
}

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

.mv-tagline {
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.9px;
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.mv-mission .mv-tagline {
	color: var(--primary);
}

.mv-vision .mv-tagline {
	color: var(--secondary);
}

.mv-heading {
	font-size: 1.55rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #0f172a;
	margin: 0;
	font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.mv-text {
	color: #334155 !important;
	font-size: 1.02rem;
	line-height: 1.8;
	margin-bottom: 26px;
	font-weight: 450;
	flex-grow: 1;
}

.mv-highlights-pills {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 10px;
	padding-top: 20px;
	border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.mv-highlights-pills span {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #1e293b;
	background: #f8fafc;
	padding: 8px 16px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.mv-mission .mv-highlights-pills span i {
	color: var(--primary);
}

.mv-vision .mv-highlights-pills span i {
	color: var(--secondary);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.mission-vision-cards-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 28px;
	}
	.mv-card-box {
		padding: 30px 24px;
	}
}