/* ============================================================
   MAISURII GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS — style.css (COMPLETE FIX)
   ============================================================ */

/* ─── Google Fonts ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600&family=Poppins:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ─── CSS Variables ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --primary:    #CC0000;
  --primary-dk: #aa0000;
  --accent:     #FFC107;
  --accent-dk:  #e0a800;
  --dark:       #0d1b2a;
  --dark2:      #1a2c3d;
  --text:       #111827;
  --muted:      #4b5563;
  --light-bg:   #f3f4f6;
  --light-bg-alt: #f8fafc;
  --white:      #ffffff;
  --border:     #e2e8f0;
  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-md:  0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-lg:  0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --radius-sm:  12px;
  --radius-md:  16px;
  --radius-lg:  24px;
  --radius-pill:50px;
  --font-head:  'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body:  'Inter', sans-serif;
  --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* ─── Reset & Base ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::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);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
section { scroll-margin-top: 80px; }

/* ─── Utility ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.section { padding: 80px 0; }
.gray-bg, .bg-light-grey { background: var(--light-bg); }
.bg-white { background-color: var(--white); }
.bg-gradient-subtle { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--light-bg) 100%); }
.bg-gradient-light { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--light-bg) 100%); }
.bg-gradient-alt { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--light-bg-alt) 0%, var(--light-bg) 100%); }
.section-divider { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* ─── Scroll Progress Bar ──────────────────────────────────── */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent); z-index: 9999; width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.1s;
}

/* ─── Buttons ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 32px; font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; border: none; letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-pill { border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.btn-red { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(204,0,0,0.25); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 2px solid var(--primary); }
.btn-red:hover { background: var(--primary-dk); border-color: var(--primary-dk); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(204,0,0,0.35); }
.btn-yellow { background: var(--accent); color: #111; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255,193,7,0.25); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 2px solid var(--accent); }
.btn-yellow:hover { background: var(--accent-dk); border-color: var(--accent-dk); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255,193,7,0.35); }
.btn-yellow-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--accent); border: 2px solid var(--accent); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.btn-yellow-outline:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #111; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.btn-red-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--primary); border: 2px solid var(--primary); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); }
.btn-red-outline:hover { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.btn-white-outline { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: var(--white); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); backdrop-filter: blur(5px); }
.btn-white-outline:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--dark); border-color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.btn-yellow-full { background: var(--accent); color: #111; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); width: 100%; padding: 16px; font-size: 16px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255,193,7,0.2); }
.btn-yellow-full:hover { background: var(--accent-dk); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255,193,7,0.3); }
.btn-yellow-text { color: var(--accent-dk); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }

/* ─── Section Labels ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block; background: rgba(204,0,0,0.08);
  color: var(--primary); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(204,0,0,0.15);
}
.section-title-premium { margin-bottom: 50px; }
.section-title-premium h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 36px; color: var(--text); margin: 10px 0 14px; line-height: 1.25; }
.section-title-premium p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px; max-width: 560px; }
.section-title-premium.text-center p { margin: 0 auto; }

/* ─── Animations ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.animate-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease; }
.animate-reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.card-lift { transition: var(--transition); }
.card-lift:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg) !important; }
.img-zoom-container { overflow: hidden; }
.img-zoom-container img { transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.img-zoom-container:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#main-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }

/* Top Bar */
.top-header { background: var(--dark); padding: 7px 0; }
.top-header-wrapper { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.top-info { display: flex; gap: 24px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 12.5px; }
.top-info span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.top-info i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 11px; }
.top-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.top-social a {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.top-social a:hover { background: var(--primary); }

/* Navbar */
.navbar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 15px; gap: 10px; max-width: 1400px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;
}
.nav-brand a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-decoration: none; }
.nav-brand img { height: 70px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 5px; }
.college-name {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary); letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.1;
}
.college-name small { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 2px; }

.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 7px; }
.nav-links > li { position: relative; }
.nav-links > li > a {
  display: block; padding: 10px 10px;
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap; position: relative;
}
.nav-links > li > a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--primary); transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-links > li > a:hover::after,
.nav-links > li > a.active::after { width: 80%; }
.nav-links > li > a:hover,
.nav-links > li > a.active { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; background: transparent !important; }


/* Dropdown */
.dropdown-content {
  position: absolute; top: 110%; left: 0; min-width: 190px;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: var(--transition); z-index: 200; padding: 6px 0;
}
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-content { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.dropdown-content li a { display: block; padding:2px 18px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text); transition: var(--transition); }
.dropdown-content li a:hover { color: var(--primary); background: rgba(204,0,0,0.05); padding-left: 24px; }

/* CTA Buttons */
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.btn-apply {
  background: var(--accent); color: #111; font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 16px; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition); white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255,193,7,0.3);
}
.btn-apply::after {
  content: "\f061";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-left: 8px;
}
.btn-apply:hover { background: var(--accent-dk); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255,193,7,0.4); }
.btn-fees {
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12.5px; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition); white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-fees:hover { background: var(--primary-dk); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(204,0,0,0.35); }

/* Mobile Toggle */
.menu-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; }
.bar { width: 25px; height: 2.5px; background: var(--text); border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--transition); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SLIDER SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 75vh;
  min-height: 500px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--dark);
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}
.hero-slider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}
.slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 6s linear;
}
.hero-slide.active .slide-bg {
  transform: scale(1);
}
.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(13,27,42,0.8) 30%, rgba(13,27,42,0.2) 100%);
}
.slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 800px;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease-out, opacity 0.8s ease-out;
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}
.hero-slide.active .slide-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}
.hero-content h1, .slide-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  color: var(--white); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 18px; font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.hero-sub { color: var(--accent); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 20px; text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.hero-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 30px; max-width: 550px; text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); font-weight: 400; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block; background: var(--accent); color: #111;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 2px;
  padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; margin-top: 10px; }
.slider-arrows {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 80px;
  right: 10%;
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  z-index: 10;
}
.slider-arrow {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
}
.slider-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ─── Events Section ─── */
.events-premium { padding-top: 100px; padding-bottom: 100px; }
.events-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}
.event-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.event-img-box {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.event-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.event-card:hover .event-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.event-date {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.event-date span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}
.event-date small {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.event-content {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.event-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.event-content p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}
.event-link {
  color: var(--accent-dk);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.event-link:hover {
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ──── Trust Bar ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.trust-bar { background: var(--dark); padding: 22px 0; }
.trust-container {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0; 
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 20px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.trust-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.trust-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,193,7,0.15); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.trust-icon i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 17px; }
.trust-info h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.trust-info p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 11.5px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-premium-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px; align-items: center;
}
.about-visual { position: relative; }
.about-img {
  width: 100%; height: 460px; object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.experience-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--primary); color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 20px 24px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(204,0,0,0.35);
}
.experience-badge span { display: block; font-size: 38px; font-weight: 800; font-family: var(--font-head); line-height: 1; }
.experience-badge p { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.9; margin-top: 4px; }
.about-details h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 34px; color: var(--text); margin: 10px 0 16px; }
.about-details > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.vision-mission-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.vm-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.vm-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: rgba(204,0,0,0.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.vm-icon i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 18px; }
.vm-card h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 7px; }
.vm-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LEADERSHIP SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.leadership-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.leadership-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 28px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start;
}
.l-img { flex-shrink: 0; }
.l-img img { width: 88px; height: 88px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 3px solid var(--primary); }
.l-content h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.l-designation { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; font-style: italic; display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.l-content p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; font-style: italic; position: relative; padding-left: 16px; }
.l-content p::before { content: '"'; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -4px; font-size: 28px; color: var(--accent); font-family: Georgia; line-height: 1; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #8b0000 100%);
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.stat-box {
  text-align: center; padding: 20px 30px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.stat-box:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-box h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 52px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.stat-box p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COURSES SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.courses-split-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.course-split-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
}
.course-split-card .card-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px; padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid;
}
.red-theme .card-header { border-color: var(--primary); }
.yellow-theme .card-header { border-color: var(--accent); }
.card-header i { font-size: 26px; }
.red-theme .card-header i { color: var(--primary); }
.yellow-theme .card-header i { color: var(--accent-dk); }
.card-header h3 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700; }
.course-premium-list { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.course-premium-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text);
}
.course-premium-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.course-premium-list li i { font-size: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.red-theme .course-premium-list li i { color: var(--primary); }
.yellow-theme .course-premium-list li i { color: var(--accent-dk); }
.card-footer { padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-us-premium { background: var(--light-bg); }
.why-us-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.why-us-content h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 34px; margin: 10px 0 14px; }
.why-us-content > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.features-icon-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.feature-icon-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; background: var(--white); padding: 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.fi-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.fi-icon.red { background: rgba(204,0,0,0.1); }
.fi-icon.red i { color: var(--primary); }
.fi-icon.yellow { background: rgba(255,193,7,0.15); }
.fi-icon.yellow i { color: var(--accent-dk); }
.fi-icon i { font-size: 17px; }
.feature-icon-item h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.feature-icon-item p { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); }

.why-us-stats-card { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #8b0000 100%); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2px; overflow: hidden; }
.stats-icon-box {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; padding: 28px 20px; gap: 12px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  text-align: center;
}
.stats-icon-box i { font-size: 28px; color: var(--accent); }
.si-text h3 { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-head); }
.si-text p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FACILITIES
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.facilities-premium-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.facility-card-premium { border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); background: var(--white); }
.f-img-box { height: 190px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.f-img-box img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.facility-card-premium:hover .f-img-box img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.f-img-box::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(204,0,0,0.6) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: var(--transition);
}
.facility-card-premium:hover .f-img-box::after { opacity: 1; }
.f-info { padding: 25px 20px; text-align: center; }
.f-info h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.f-info p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PLACEMENTS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.placements-premium-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.placements-premium-image { position: relative; }
.placements-premium-image img { width: 100%; height: 380px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -16px; left: 20px;
  background: var(--accent); color: #111; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px;
  padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255,193,7,0.4);
}
.placements-premium-content h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 34px; margin: 10px 0 16px; }
.placements-premium-content > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.placement-stats-row { display: flex; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.p-stat h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 44px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); line-height: 1; }
.p-stat p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; margin-top: 4px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DOWNLOADS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.downloads-premium-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.download-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.dc-icon { font-size: 32px; color: var(--primary); flex-shrink: 0; }
.dc-info { flex: 1; }
.dc-info h4 { font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.dc-info span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
.dc-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; transition: var(--transition);
}
.dc-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-dk); transform: scale(1.1); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GALLERY
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.gallery-masonry {
  columns: 3; gap: 14px;
}
.gallery-item-premium {
  break-inside: avoid; margin-bottom: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden;
  position: relative; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.gallery-item-premium img { width: 100%; display: block; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-md); cursor: pointer; }
.gallery-item-premium::after {
  content: '\f002'; font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free'; font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(204,0,0,0.5);
  color: var(--white); font-size: 26px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; transition: var(--transition); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.gallery-item-premium:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRUST / AFFILIATIONS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.trust-affiliations .section-title-premium { margin-bottom: 36px; }
.logos-slider-container { overflow: hidden; }
.logos-slider {
  display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: center;
  animation: scroll-logos 20s linear infinite;
}
.logos-slider:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.logo-slide {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 160px; height: 80px;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 10px;
  filter: grayscale(60%); transition: var(--transition);
}
.logo-slide:hover { filter: grayscale(0%); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.logo-slide img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
@keyframes scroll-logos { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonials-premium { background: var(--white); }
.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"'; position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 24px;
  font-size: 80px; color: var(--accent); opacity: 0.25;
  font-family: Georgia; line-height: 1;
}
.t-stars { color: var(--accent); font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.testimonial-card > p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px; padding-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.t-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.t-author img { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--primary); }
.t-author h5 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; }
.t-author span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--primary); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SEO CONTENT
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.seo-content { background: var(--light-bg); }
.seo-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; }
.seo-text h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--text); }
.seo-text p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FINAL CTA
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.final-cta-premium {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--dark2) 100%);
  padding: 80px 0; text-align: center;
}
.final-cta-premium h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 40px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.final-cta-premium p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cta-btns-large { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-premium-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.contact-details h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 32px; margin: 10px 0 14px; }
.contact-details > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.contact-info-premium { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.ci-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.ci-item > i { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(204,0,0,0.1); color: var(--primary); font-size: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.ci-item h4 { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ci-item p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.contact-map-premium iframe { width: 100%; height: 420px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer-premium { background: var(--dark); padding: 64px 0 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
.footer-logo { height: 64px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; margin-bottom: 14px; background: white; border-radius: 8px; padding: 4px 8px; }
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-links-group h4, .footer-contact-info h4 {
  color: var(--white); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary); display: inline-block;
}
.footer-links-group ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links-group ul li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 13.5px; transition: var(--transition); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-links-group ul li a::before { content: '›'; color: var(--accent); font-size: 16px; }
.footer-links-group ul li a:hover { color: var(--accent); padding-left: 4px; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-contact-info p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 10px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
.footer-contact-info p i { color: var(--accent); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-info p a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-contact-info p a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-qr { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 16px; }
.footer-qr img { border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.footer-qr span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 12px; }
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer-bottom p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: 13px; }
.footer-bottom-links {   color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: 13px;gap: 20px; }
.footer-bottom-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: 13px; transition: var(--transition); }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FLOATING BUTTONS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.floating-container { position: fixed; bottom: 80px; right: 24px; z-index: 900; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-end; }
.float-btn {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--white); border: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  transition: var(--transition); text-decoration: none;
}
.float-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.12); }
@keyframes pulse-whatsapp {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
}

@keyframes pulse-call {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(0, 119, 255, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 119, 255, 0); }
}

.float-btn.whatsapp { background: #25d366; animation: pulse-whatsapp 2s infinite; }
.float-btn.call { background: #0077ff; animation: pulse-call 2s infinite; animation-delay: 1s; }
.float-btn.top { background: var(--primary); width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 14px; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.float-btn.top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LIGHTBOX
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.lightbox {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.92); justify-content: center; align-items: center;
}
.lightbox.active { display: flex; }
.lightbox-content { max-width: 90vw; max-height: 85vh; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.close-lightbox {
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 30px;
  color: var(--white); font-size: 40px; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1;
}
.close-lightbox:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ADMISSION STEPS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.steps-premium { background: var(--white); }
.steps-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 30px; position: relative; }
.steps-grid::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 35px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
  height: 2px; background: rgba(204,0,0,0.15); z-index: 1;
}
.step-item { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; }
.step-number {
  width: 70px; height: 70px; margin: 0 auto 20px;
  background: var(--white); border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--white); transition: var(--transition);
}
.step-item:hover .step-number { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); transform: scale(1.1); }
.step-item h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step-item p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-premium { background: var(--light-bg); }
.faq-container { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); margin-bottom: 14px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-question { width: 100%; text-align: left; padding: 20px 24px; background: transparent; border: none; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; transition: var(--transition); }
.faq-question:hover, .faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-question i { color: var(--accent-dk); transition: transform 0.3s; }
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease; background: #fafafa; }
.faq-answer-content { padding: 0 24px 24px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; border-top: 1px solid transparent; }
.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] + .faq-answer { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE STICKY CTA
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mobile-sticky-cta {
  display: none; position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  padding: 10px 15px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mobile-sticky-cta .cta-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.mobile-sticky-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 12px; font-size: 14px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1250px) {
  .nav-links > li > a { font-size: 12px; padding: 7px 8px; }
  .hero-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px; gap: 36px; }
  .facilities-premium-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .navbar { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .nav-links { display: none; flex-direction: column; width: 100%; gap: 0; background: var(--white); padding: 8px 0; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex;         }
  .nav-links > li > a { padding: 0px 5px; border-radius: 0; }
  .dropdown-content { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; box-shadow: none; border: none; padding-left: 16px; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; position: fixed; right: 25px;  top: 35px;}
  
  .hero-slider-section { height: 85vh; }
  .slide-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; text-align: center !important; gap: 30px !important; }
  .hero-image-side { display: none; }
  .hero-text-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; width: 100%; }
  .hero-sub, .hero-ctas { justify-content: center !important; }
  .slider-arrows { display: none; }
  .events-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-premium-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-img { height: 320px; }
  .experience-badge { right: 10px; bottom: 10px; }
  .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .courses-split-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-us-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .placements-premium-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .seo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-premium-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-box { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
  .trust-container { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  
  .floating-container { bottom: 90px; }
  .mobile-sticky-cta { display: block; }
  .steps-grid::before { display: none; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .step-item { display: flex; text-align: left; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; }
  .step-number { margin: 0; width: 50px; height: 50px; font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .top-header { display: none; }
  .facilities-premium-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .downloads-premium-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-masonry { columns: 2; }
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  .section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .trust-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FORM STYLES
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.form-badge-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 30px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(204,0,0,0.3);
}
.form-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.form-header h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
}
.form-header p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.form-group-icon {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.form-group-icon i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.form-group-icon input,
.form-group-icon select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px 14px 45px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--light-bg-alt);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.form-group-icon input:focus,
.form-group-icon select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(204,0,0,0.1);
}
.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(204,0,0,0.25);
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.form-submit-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dk);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(204,0,0,0.35);
}
.form-trust-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ─── Facilities & General Slider Styles ─────────────────────── */
.facilities-carousel-container, .slider-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: grab;
  padding: 20px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.facilities-carousel-container:active, .slider-container:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}
.facilities-track, .slider-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease-out;
}
.facility-card-premium {
  margin-right: 30px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 350px;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.event-card, .testimonial-card {
  margin-right: 25px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 300px;
}
.testimonial-card { width: 450px; }

/* Slider Navigation Controls */
.slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
.slider-nav-btn {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: var(--text);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.slider-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.slider-dots-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.dot-nav {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.dot-nav.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  width: 25px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-card { width: 85vw; }
  .facility-card-premium, .event-card { width: 350px; }
}

/* Footer Link Specifics */
.footer-premium a {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: var(--transition);
  
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.text-right { text-align:right}
.footer-premium .footer-brand a::before,
.footer-social a::before,
.footer-bottom-links a::before {
  display: none !important;
}

.footer-premium a:hover {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  transform: none;
}

/* Footer Heading Cleanup */
.footer-links-group h4, .footer-contact-info h4 {
  border: none !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-links-group h4::after, .footer-contact-info h4::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── Standardized Inner Page Banner ─── */
.inner-page-banner {
    min-height: 220px;
    padding: 40px 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.inner-page-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.85), rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.7));
    z-index: 1;
}

.inner-page-banner .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.inner-page-banner .banner-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.3);
}

.inner-page-banner h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 5vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.inner-page-banner p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .inner-page-banner {
        height: 250px;
    }
}

/* Zigzag Leadership */
.zigzag-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 60px;
}
.zigzag-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}
.zigzag-item.reverse .zigzag-img {
    order: 2;
}
.zigzag-item.reverse .zigzag-content {
    order: 1;
}
.zigzag-img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.zigzag-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.zigzag-item:hover .zigzag-img img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.zigzag-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.zigzag-content .designation {
    display: block;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.zigzag-content p {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.zigzag-content .read-more-text {
    display: none;
}
.zigzag-content.expanded .read-more-text {
    display: inline;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .zigzag-item, .zigzag-item.reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .zigzag-item.reverse .zigzag-img {
        order: -1;
    }
    .zigzag-img img {
        height: 300px;
    }
}

/* Vision Mission Refined */
.vision-mission-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .vision-mission-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
.vm-card-full {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}
.vm-card-full:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.vm-card-full i {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.vm-card-full h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.mission-list-bullets {
    padding-left: 0;
    list-style: none;
    text-align: left;
}
.mission-list-bullets li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--muted);
}
.mission-list-bullets li::before {
    content: '\f058';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Background Designs */
.bg-subtle-pattern {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--primary) 0.5px, transparent 0.5px), radial-gradient(var(--primary) 0.5px, #ffffff 0.5px);
    background-size: 20px 20px;
    background-position: 0 0, 10px 10px;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    position: relative;
}
.bg-subtle-pattern::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    z-index: 1;
}
.bg-subtle-pattern > div {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-details-centered {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.about-details-centered p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}
/* Course Page Utilities */
.course-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .course-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
}
.course-hero-img img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.admission-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}
.step-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.step-number {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.checklist-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    background: #f9f9f9;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--primary);
}
.checklist-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--dark);
}
.checklist-item i {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.8), rgba(0,0,0,0.8)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523050335392-495966373f1d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 100px 0;
    text-align: center;
}
/* Refined Overview */
.overview-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .overview-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
.overview-img img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Image + Content Sections */
.info-with-img-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}
.infosys-with-img-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr  ;
     
    align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .info-with-img-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .info-with-img-grid.reverse .section-image {
        order: -1;
    }
}
.section-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Compact Learning Approach */
.compact-learning-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}
.learning-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.learning-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.learning-card i {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.learning-card h4 {
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: var(--dark);
}

/* Refined Admission Steps */
.admission-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.admission-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    background: #eee;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .admission-timeline::before {
        left: 30px;
    }
}

.timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    width: 100%;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}
.timeline-content {
    width: 45%;
    padding: 30px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
}
.timeline-number {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-item, .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .timeline-content {
        width: calc(100% - 60px);
    }
}

/* Eligibility & Document Refinement */
.dual-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .dual-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
.info-box-premium {
    background: white;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--primary);
}

/* Confirmation Box */
.confirmation-status-box {
    background: #fffafa;
    border: 2px dashed #ffcccc;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
}
.status-tag {
    background: white;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.status-tag i {
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* ─── Premium Gallery Styles ─── */
.gallery-filter {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: var(--light-bg);
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(204,0,0,0.25);
}

.gallery-grid-premium {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.gallery-item-premium {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 320px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--dark);
}

.gallery-item-premium img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.gallery-item-premium:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.95) 0%, rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.4) 50%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 30px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 2;
}

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

.gallery-overlay i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.gallery-overlay span {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease 0.1s;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.gallery-item-premium:hover .gallery-overlay i,
.gallery-item-premium:hover .gallery-overlay span {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gallery-grid-premium {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .gallery-item-premium {
        height: 280px;
    }
}

/* ─── Learning Approach Section ─── */
.learning-approach-section {
    background-color: var(--light-bg-alt);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.learning-approach-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(204,0,0,0.03), transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.learning-grid-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.learning-grid-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.learning-grid-bottom .learning-card {
    flex: 0 1 calc(33.333% - 20px);
}

.learning-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 45px 35px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.learning-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(204,0,0,0.1);
}

.learning-card .icon-box {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
    background: rgba(204, 0, 0, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.learning-card:hover .icon-box {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: rotateY(360deg);
}

.learning-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.learning-card p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .learning-grid-top {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .learning-grid-bottom {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .learning-grid-bottom .learning-card {
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
    }
}
.eligibility {
    display: grid;
     grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .eligibility {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
	}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
    .learning-grid-top, .learning-grid-bottom {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .learning-grid-bottom {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
}

/* ─── Modern Timeline Responsive ─── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .modern-timeline {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
    .timeline-step {
        padding: 30px 20px !important;
    }
    .step-num {
        font-size: 60px !important;
        top: -5px !important;
        right: 0 !important;
    }
}

/* ─── Mobile Sticky CTA Fix ─── */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .mobile-sticky-cta {
        display: none;
    }
}
	.life {
    display: grid;
     grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .life {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
	}