/* ================================================================
   IICON – Imran Idrees College of Nursing
   Shared Stylesheet — styles.css
   ================================================================ */

/* ── Google Fonts are loaded in each HTML page ── */

/* ── CSS Variables ── */
:root {
  --navy:       #1a1f5e;
  --navy-deep:  #0d1140;
  --navy-mid:   #252b7a;
  --navy-light: #2e357a;
  --teal:       #0e7490;
  --teal-light: #0ea5c9;
  --gold:       #c9a84c;
  --gold-light: #e8c96a;
  --gold-pale:  #f5e9c8;
  --white:      #ffffff;
  --off-white:  #f8f7f4;
  --gray-light: #f0eff0;
  --gray-mid:   #d1d5db;
  --gray:       #6b7280;
  --text-dark:  #1a1a2e;
  --text-body:  #374151;
  --border:     rgba(26,31,94,0.10);
  --shadow:     0 4px 24px rgba(26,31,94,0.09);
  --shadow-lg:  0 16px 56px rgba(26,31,94,0.16);
  --radius:     10px;
  --radius-lg:  18px;
  --transition: all 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --max-w:      1180px;
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; }

/* ── Container ── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ================================================================ */
header {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(26,31,94,0.07);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(26,31,94,0.13);
}
header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.35) 20%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.65) 50%,
    rgba(201,168,76,0.35) 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 0;
  gap: 16px;
  min-height: 70px;
}

/* Logo */
.logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-img-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-img-wrap img {
  height: 58px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .logo-img-wrap img { height: 44px; }
}


/* Desktop Nav */
nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.nav-item { position: relative; }
.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 7px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px; left: 12px; right: 12px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.24s ease;
}
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active-nav::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active-nav {
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.07);
}
.nav-arrow {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
  margin-left: 1px;
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.99);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(26,31,94,0.14), 0 2px 8px rgba(26,31,94,0.06);
  min-width: 220px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.97);
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  z-index: 200;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6px;
}
.nav-item:hover .dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.dropdown-item {
  display: block;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  transition: all 0.16s;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--gold-pale);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.dropdown-item.active-dd {
  background: rgba(26,31,94,0.06);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Apply Button */
.btn-apply-nav {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(26,31,94,0.22);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.btn-apply-nav:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,31,94,0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hamburger:hover { background: var(--gray-light); }
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px,5px); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-5px); }

/* Mobile Nav */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 12px 0 20px;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
}
.mobile-nav.open {
  display: block;
  max-height: 700px;
}
.mobile-nav-group { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-light); }
.mobile-nav-item {
  padding: 11px 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.mobile-nav-item:hover { background: var(--gold-pale); }
.mobile-nav-sub {
  padding: 9px 24px 9px 42px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-body);
  display: block;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s, padding 0.15s;
}
.mobile-nav-sub:hover { background: var(--gold-pale); padding-left: 48px; }
.mobile-sub-group { display: none; }
.mobile-sub-group.open { display: block; }
.mobile-apply-wrap { padding: 16px 24px 6px; }
.mobile-apply-wrap .btn-apply-nav { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 11px; font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* ================================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ================================================================ */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep) 0%, var(--navy) 55%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  padding: 60px 0 50px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 0, rgba(255,255,255,0.025) 1px,
    transparent 0, transparent 50%
  );
  background-size: 28px 28px;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -150px; right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); transition: color 0.2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.breadcrumb span { color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 500; }
.breadcrumb-sep { opacity: 0.4; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.page-hero p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ================================================================
   SECTION UTILITIES
   ================================================================ */
.sec-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sec-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.sec-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.sec-line {
  width: 48px; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 14px 0 26px;
}
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-center .sec-desc { margin: 0 auto; }
.text-center .sec-line { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.mt-8  { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-32 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mt-40 { margin-top: 40px; }
.mb-40 { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.mb-50 { margin-bottom: 50px; }

/* Scroll Reveal */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ================================================================ */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(201,168,76,0.32);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201,168,76,0.46); }
.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(26,31,94,0.22);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-secondary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(26,31,94,0.32); background: var(--navy-mid); }

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

.btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-pale); }

/* ================================================================
   INNER PAGE CONTENT
   ================================================================ */
.inner-content { padding: 60px 0 80px; }

.content-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 40px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.content-box:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.content-box h2 {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-pale);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.content-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 24px 0 10px;
}
.content-box p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.content-box p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.content-box ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.content-box ul li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  padding-left: 22px;
  position: relative;
}
.content-box ul li::before {
  content: '◆';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  top: 8px;
}
.content-box .highlight-quote {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-style: italic;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.content-box strong { color: var(--navy); }

/* ================================================================
   NEWS TICKER
   ================================================================ */
.news-ticker {
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 9px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.ticker-label {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 4px 16px;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-right: 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 50px;
  animation: ticker 35s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes ticker {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.ticker-item {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.ticker-item::before { content: '◆'; font-size: 0.5rem; color: var(--navy); }

/* ================================================================
   AFFILIATION BAR
   ================================================================ */
.affil-bar {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 18px 0;
}
.affil-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.affil-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.affil-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.affil-info strong { display: block; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.affil-info span  { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray); }
.affil-divider { width: 1px; height: 36px; background: var(--border); }

/* ================================================================
   HOME — HERO
   ================================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1140 0%, #1a1f5e 52%, #252b7a 100%);
}
.hero-pattern {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.035;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    45deg, #fff 0, #fff 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%
  );
  background-size: 30px 30px;
}
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 650px; height: 650px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,168,76,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -150px; right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-glow2 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14,116,144,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -80px; left: 80px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%,100% { opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity:0.5; transform:scale(1.4); }
}
.hero-h1 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.9rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hero-h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 480px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.hero-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.hero-badge .dot { width:6px; height:6px; background:var(--gold); border-radius:50%; }
.hero-ctas { display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* Hero Right */
.hero-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}
.hero-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.11);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
}
.hero-card-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.programs-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.program-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.program-item:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }
.prog-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.prog-name { font-size: 0.87rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
.prog-dur  { font-size: 0.73rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}
.stat-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 12px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-lbl { font-size: 0.68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-top: 4px; }

/* ================================================================
   HOME — ABOUT SNIPPET
   ================================================================ */
.about-home { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--white); }
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-visual { position: relative; }
.about-img-frame {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  height: 420px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.about-img-frame img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
}
.about-img-placeholder { font-size: 5rem; opacity: 0.3; }
.about-badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 175px;
}
.about-badge-float .num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-badge-float .txt { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--gray); margin-top: 3px; }
.about-corner-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px; left: -20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.about-corner-tag strong { display: block; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover { background: var(--gold-pale); transform: translateX(4px); }
.value-card .ic { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.value-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
}
.value-card p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ================================================================
   HOME — PROGRAMS
   ================================================================ */
.programs-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.programs-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 0, rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 1px,
    transparent 0, transparent 50%
  );
  background-size: 25px 25px;
}
.programs-section .sec-label { color: var(--gold-light); }
.programs-section .sec-title { color: var(--white); }
.prog-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.prog-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.prog-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.prog-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.28);
}
.prog-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.prog-card .card-icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.2), rgba(201,168,76,0.07));
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.28);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.prog-card h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.dur-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.28);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.prog-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.prog-highlights { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; margin-bottom:26px; }
.prog-highlight {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
}
.prog-highlight::before { content:'✓'; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
.btn-prog {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.28);
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: transparent;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-prog:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.14); border-color: var(--gold); }

/* ================================================================
   HOME — LEADERSHIP
   ================================================================ */
.leadership { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--off-white); }
.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}
.leader-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.leader-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.leader-photo {
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.leader-photo img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; position:absolute; inset:0; }
.leader-photo-placeholder {
  width: 88px; height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(201,168,76,0.45);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
}
.leader-body { padding: 24px; flex: 1; }
.leader-role {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.leader-name { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.leader-msg {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.72;
  font-style: italic;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 14px;
}
.read-more-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.read-more-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ================================================================
   HOME — FACILITIES
   ================================================================ */
.facilities-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--white); }
.fac-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.fac-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: var(--white);
}
.fac-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-pale);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.fac-icon { font-size: 2.3rem; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block; }
.fac-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.fac-card p  { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ================================================================
   HOME — EVENTS
   ================================================================ */
.events-home { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--off-white); }
.events-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.event-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.event-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.event-img {
  height: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.event-img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; position:absolute; inset:0; }
.event-date-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; right: 14px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  z-index: 1;
}
.event-date-badge strong { display:block; font-size: 1.2rem; line-height:1; }
.event-body { padding: 20px; }
.event-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.event-body h4 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.event-body p  { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ================================================================
   HOME — ADMISSIONS CTA
   ================================================================ */
.admission-cta {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.admission-cta::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.admission-cta .sec-label { color: var(--gold-light); }
.admission-cta .sec-title { color: var(--white); }
.admission-cta .sec-desc  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); }
.admission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.steps-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; margin-top:10px; }
.step-item { display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; }
.step-num {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.88rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.step-content h4 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.step-content p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.52); line-height: 1.6; }
.admission-right { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px; }
.eligibility-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
}
.eligibility-card h3 { color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.elig-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
}
.elig-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.elig-label { font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); min-width: 110px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.apply-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  text-align: center;
}
.apply-cta-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--navy-deep); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.apply-cta-card p  { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(0,0,0,0.58); margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ================================================================
   HOME — FEE TEASER
   ================================================================ */
.fee-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--white); }
.fee-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; }
.fee-card {
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
}
.fee-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(26,31,94,0.22);
}
.fee-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.fee-prog { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.fee-card.featured .fee-prog { color: var(--gold-light); }
.fee-name { font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.fee-card.featured .fee-name { color: var(--white); }
.fee-amount {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.fee-card.featured .fee-amount { color: var(--gold-light); }
.fee-period { font-size: 0.77rem; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.fee-card.featured .fee-period { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.46); }
.fee-items { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; text-align:left; margin-bottom:26px; }
.fee-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-body);
}
.fee-card.featured .fee-item { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
.fee-item::before { content:'✓'; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0; }
.btn-fee {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}
.fee-card.featured .btn-fee {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}
.btn-fee:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }

/* ================================================================
   HOME — STUDENT SERVICES
   ================================================================ */
.student-services { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--off-white); }
.services-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; }
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.service-card .svc-ic { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.service-card h4 { font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif; font-weight:600; }
.service-card p  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gray); line-height:1.55; margin-bottom:14px; }
.service-link { font-size:0.77rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--gold); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }

/* ================================================================
   HOME — ALUMNI BANNER
   ================================================================ */
.alumni-section { padding: 80px 0; background: var(--off-white); }
.alumni-inner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 60px 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.alumni-inner::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.alumni-inner .sec-label { color: var(--gold-light); }
.alumni-inner .sec-title { color: var(--white); }
.alumni-inner .sec-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin:0 auto 32px; text-align:center; }
.alumni-btns { display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; position:relative; z-index:1; }

/* ================================================================
   MESSAGE PAGES (Chairman, Principal etc.)
   ================================================================ */
.message-profile {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 50px 40px;
}
.message-avatar {
  width: 110px; height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}
.message-avatar img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.message-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.message-name { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.message-title { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--gray); }

/* ================================================================
   ACCREDITATION CARDS
   ================================================================ */
.accred-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 26px;
}
.accred-card {
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.accred-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.accred-card.gold { border-color: var(--gold); }
.accred-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.accred-card strong { display: block; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.accred-card p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ================================================================
   PROGRAM DETAIL PAGE
   ================================================================ */
.prog-detail-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.prog-detail-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.prog-detail-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold-pale);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.program-highlights-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.highlight-item {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.highlight-item .hi-label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.highlight-item .hi-val { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }

/* ================================================================
   FACULTY PAGE
   ================================================================ */
.faculty-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.faculty-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 22px; }
.faculty-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: var(--white);
}
.faculty-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.faculty-photo {
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.faculty-photo img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; position:absolute; inset:0; }
.faculty-body { padding: 18px; }
.faculty-role { font-size:0.67rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:4px; }
.faculty-name { font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:4px; }
.faculty-qual { font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--gray); }

/* ================================================================
   DEPARTMENTS
   ================================================================ */
.dept-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ================================================================ */
.contact-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; align-items:start; }
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-info-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-icon { font-size: 1.25rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.contact-info-item strong { display: block; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.contact-info-item span { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--gray); }
.contact-info-item a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }
.contact-info-item a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
/* Contact Form */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-group label { display:block; font-size:0.82rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:6px; }
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  background: var(--white);
}
.form-control:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
select.form-control { cursor: pointer; }

/* ================================================================
   GALLERY
   ================================================================ */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.gallery-item {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.gallery-item img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition: transform 0.4s; }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.gallery-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13,17,64,0.5);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }

/* ================================================================
   FOOTER
   ================================================================ */
footer {
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
  padding: 70px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.footer-logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-logo-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.28);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-logo-text .name { font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--white); line-height:1.1; }
.footer-logo-text .tag  { font-size:0.62rem; color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:1.2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:2px; }
.footer-desc { font-size:0.84rem; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:20px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.footer-socials { display:flex; gap:10px; }
.social-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.social-btn:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4); color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-col-title {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-links { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-contact-items { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.footer-contact-item { display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; }
.fc-icon { font-size:0.95rem; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; opacity:0.6; }
.fc-text { font-size:0.82rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height:1.55; }
.fc-text a { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-decoration:none; }
.fc-text a:hover { color:var(--gold-light); }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 0;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size:0.8rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.footer-bottom-links { display:flex; gap:18px; }
.footer-bottom-links a { font-size:0.8rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); text-decoration:none; transition:color 0.2s; }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .footer-grid .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  nav { display: none; }
  .btn-apply-nav-wrap { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 60px 0 50px; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-right { display: none; }
  .hero { min-height: auto; }

  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .about-visual { display: none; }

  .prog-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }

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

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

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

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

  .fee-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .fee-card.featured { transform: scale(1); }

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

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

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

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .container { padding: 0 18px; }

  .page-hero { padding: 44px 0 36px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 6vw, 2.4rem); }

  .inner-content { padding: 40px 0 60px; }
  .content-box { padding: 24px 20px; }

  .hero-h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 3rem); }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 0.9rem; }

  .about-home, .programs-section, .leadership,
  .facilities-section, .events-home, .admission-cta,
  .fee-section, .student-services, .alumni-section { padding: 60px 0; }

  .fac-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .events-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faculty-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .accred-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .program-highlights-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-badges { gap: 8px; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  .alumni-inner { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .alumni-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-secondary, .btn-outline { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}
/* ── Gallery: handle portrait/vertical photos ── */
.gal-lb-img-wrap img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 80vh;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.cat-thumb img {
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}