:root {
    --primary: #0F172A; /* Deep Navy - Trust & Authority */
    --secondary: #D4AF37; /* Metallic Gold - Excellence */
    --accent: #E11D48; /* Rose Red - Passion/Energy */
    --accent-hover: #BE123C;
    --text-dark: #1E293B; /* Slate 800 */
    --text-muted: #64748B; /* Slate 500 */
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --bg-light: #F1F5F9; /* Slate 100 */
    --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-dark: #020617;
    --font-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --nav-height: 70px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgb(0 0 0 / 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 4px 6px -4px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar for Chrome, Safari and Opera */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f1f1f1; 
}
 
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--primary); 
    border-radius: 5px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--secondary); 
}

/* Modern Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Premium Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 32px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 5px; /* Slightly rounded, professional */
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: none;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
}

.btn:hover::before {
    width: 150%;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #9f1239 100%); /* Red Gradient */
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, #b45309 100%); /* Gold/Amber Gradient */
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    color: #ffffff;
    background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Specific Fix for Navbar Apply Button */
.nav-apply-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #F59E0B) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0); }
}


/* Layout Utilities */
img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-primary { color: var(--primary); }
.text-secondary { color: var(--secondary); }
.text-accent { color: var(--accent); }
.text-white { color: #ffffff; }

/* Glassmorphism 2.0 */
.glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* --- Ideal College Header Design --- */

/* Top Utility Bar */
.top-bar {
    background: var(--primary);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1002;
    display: block; /* Ensure visibility */
}

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

.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-bar a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.top-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.social-icons-small {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-left: 1rem;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Redesigned Navbar */
.navbar {
    position: sticky; /* Sticky, below top bar naturally */
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    height: 80px; /* Standard height */
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-top: none; /* Removed the top border to blend with bar */
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    height: 70px; /* Slight shrink */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    padding-right: 0; /* Reset */
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-right: 2rem; /* Reduced from 4rem */
    padding-right: 0; /* Removed explicit padding */
    border-right: none; /* Removed divider for cleaner look */
}

.logo-img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1.05;
}

.logo-title {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.4rem; /* Slightly smaller for balance */
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.75rem; /* Balanced: not too tight, not huge */
    align-items: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    padding-left: 0;
}

/* Nav Link Styling */
.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Button Fix */
.nav-apply-btn {
    padding: 10px 24px !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent shrinking */
}

/* Moved Responsive Handling after global styles */

.navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Modern Underline Hover */
.nav-link::after {
    display: block;
    content: '';
    width: 0%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

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

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

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

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-link.active {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 10px;
}

.navbar.scrolled .mobile-toggle {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Cinematic Hero Section */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh; 
    min-height: 700px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: white;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0; 
    padding-top: 90px;
}

.video-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: -2;
    transform: scale(1.1); /* Slight zoom for cinematic feel */
}

.overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8) 50%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4) 100%);
    z-index: -1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem); /* Massive typography */
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: white;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

.floating-stats {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 100px;
    right: 8%; /* Offset layout */
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    gap: 4rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); /* Ultra subtle */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    opacity: 0; 
    transform: scale(0.9);
}

/* Cinematic Page Header */
.page-header {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary), var(--bg-dark));
    height: 50vh;
    min-height: 400px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    margin-top: 0; /* Integrated with navbar */
    padding-top: var(--nav-height);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url('images/40.jpeg') no-repeat center center/cover;
    opacity: 0.15;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

.page-header::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-light), transparent);
}

.page-header h1 {
    color: white;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Modern Features Grid */
.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.feature-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    transform-origin: left;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.feature-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Conflicting icon style removed */

/* Modern Tables */
.table-responsive {
    overflow-x: auto;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 0;
}

th, td {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

th {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

tr:hover td {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

/* Modern Content Layouts */
.content-block {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 8rem;
}

.content-block.reverse {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .content-block, .content-block.reverse {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }
}

.content-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.content-text h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.content-img {
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    position: relative;
    border: 8px solid white;
}

.content-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.content-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

/* Premium Course Cards */
.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.course-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.course-img {
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.course-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.course-card:hover .course-img img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.course-content {
    padding: 2rem;
}

.course-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.course-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 210px; /* Overlap image */
    right: 30px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--secondary); /* Accent color */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(15deg);
}

/* Cinematic Gallery */
.campus-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

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

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

/* Elegant Testimonials */
.testimonial-slider {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.testimonial-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.testimonial-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 4rem;
    border-radius: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl); /* Deep shadow */
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.testimonial-img {
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: -6rem auto 2rem; /* Pull up overlap */
    border: 4px solid white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    object-fit: cover;
    background: white;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Modern Placements */
.recruiters-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-items: center;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.recruiter-logo {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.recruiter-logo:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

.stat-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-top: 6px solid var(--secondary);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Process Timeline */
.process-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 4rem auto 0;
    padding-left: 2rem; /* Mobile fix */
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .process-timeline { padding-left: 0; }
}

.timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 24px;
    top: 60px;
    bottom: -20px;
    width: 2px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

.timeline-item:last-child::before { display: none; }

.timeline-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px #f1f5f9; /* Pseudo border */
}

/* High-end Forms */
.form-container {
    background: white;
    padding: 3.5rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.admission-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
    color: var(--primary);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    z-index: 10;
}

.admission-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.admission-bg .form-container {
     background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: inherit;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.admission-bg .form-control {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: white;
}

.admission-bg .form-control:focus {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.admission-bg .form-control::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

textarea.form-control {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}

/* Premium Footer */
footer {
    background: #020617; /* Very Dark Slate */
    color: #94a3b8;
    padding-top: 3rem; /* Reduced from 6rem */
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem; /* Reduced from 3rem */
    border-top: 1px solid #1e293b;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem; /* Reduced from 4rem */
}

.footer-links li {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem; /* Reduced from 0.75rem */
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.footer-social-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: white;
}

.footer-copyright {
    margin-top: 2rem; /* Reduced from 5rem */
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 1rem; /* Reduced from 2rem */
    border-top: 1px solid #1e293b;
    font-size: 0.85rem; /* Slightly smaller text */
    color: #64748b;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: #25D366;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(10deg);
}

/* Utility Classes */
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-5 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mb-10 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-15 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-20 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mb-25 { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.mb-30 { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.mb-40 { margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.mb-50 { margin-bottom: 5rem; }

.mt-5 { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.mt-10 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-20 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mt-40 { margin-top: 4rem; }

.mr-10 { margin-right: 1rem; }
.mr-20 { margin-right: 2rem; }
.ml-20 { margin-left: 2rem; }
.mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.fw-700 { font-weight: 700; }
.max-w-600 { max-width: 600px; }
.max-w-800 { max-width: 800px; }
.d-flex { display: flex; }
.align-items-center { align-items: center; }
.align-items-start { align-items: flex-start; }
.justify-content-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.justify-content-center { justify-content: center; }
.gap-15 { gap: 1.5rem; }
.w-100 { width: 100%; }
.text-gray { color: var(--text-muted); }
.bg-white { background: white; }
.opacity-80 { opacity: 0.8; }
.font-sm { font-size: 0.875rem; }
.font-xs { font-size: 0.75rem; }
.font-xl { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.font-xxl { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; }

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .container { padding: 0 1rem; }
    .hero { height: auto; padding-top: 100px; padding-bottom: 4rem; text-align: center; }
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    .hero-btns { justify-content: center; }
    .floating-stats { position: relative; bottom: auto; right: auto; margin-top: 2rem; width: 100%; transform: none; opacity: 1; }
    
    .navbar { padding: 0 1rem; top: 0; height: 70px; }
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        height: 100vh;
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 300px;
        background: white;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        z-index: 999;
    }
    .nav-links.active { right: 0; }
    .nav-link { color: var(--text-dark); width: 100%; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0; }
    .nav-link:hover { color: var(--secondary); background: none; }
    .nav-link::after { display: none; }
    
    .mobile-toggle { display: block; z-index: 1002; position: absolute; right: 1rem; color: var(--primary); }
    .navbar.scrolled .mobile-toggle { color: var(--primary); }
    
    .content-block, .content-block.reverse { gap: 2rem; }
    .testimonial-card { padding: 2rem; }
}

.text-gray { color: #666; }

/* Placements & Stats */
.stat-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.fs-25 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
.text-sm { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.fs-1-2 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.fst-italic { font-style: italic; }
.list-inside { list-style-position: inside; }
.grid-200 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); }
.grid-120 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr)); }

.testimonial-box {
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding: 20px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    background: #f9fafb;
}

.items-center { align-items: center; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center; }
.justify-items-center { justify-items: center; }
.gap-30 { gap: 30px; }
.gap-40 { gap: 40px; } /* Adding manually */
.gap-50 { gap: 50px; }

.flex-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.flex-1 { flex: 1; }

.bg-gradient-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #001f33);
}

.text-white-70 { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); }
.fs-2 { font-size: 2rem; }
.fs-3 { font-size: 3rem; }
.fs-1-5 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.w-100 { width: 100%; }
.h-100 { height: 100%; }
.d-block { display: block; }
.border-0 { border: 0; }
.cursor-pointer { cursor: pointer; }
.min-w-300 { min-width: 300px; }

.icon-circle {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: white;
}

.cta-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.gap-20 { gap: 20px; }
.gap-15 { gap: 15px; }

.fw-bold { font-weight: bold; }

/* Admission Process */
.process-step {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-left: 40px; /* More space for the number */
    position: relative;
}

.step-number {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.info-box {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.list-none { list-style: none; }
.p-0 { padding: 0; }
.text-light-gray { color: #9CA3AF; }
.text-muted { color: #999; }
.text-white { color: white; }

.opacity-80 { opacity: 0.8; }
.opacity-60 { opacity: 0.6; }

.font-sm { font-size: 0.9rem; }
.font-xs { font-size: 0.8rem; }
.font-lg { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.font-xl { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.font-xxl { font-size: 2rem; }
.font-w-600 { font-weight: 600; }

.d-flex { display: flex; }
.d-none { display: none; }
.flex-column { flex-direction: column; }
.align-items-center { align-items: center; }
.align-items-start { align-items: flex-start; }
.justify-content-center { justify-content: center; }
.justify-content-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.gap-15 { gap: 15px; }
.gap-30 { gap: 30px; }
.gap-40 { gap: 40px; }
.gap-60 { gap: 60px; }

.card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
}

.card-body {
    padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-top: none;
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
}

.w-full { width: 100%; }
.h-full { height: 100%; }

.mx-15 { margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px; }
.mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.max-w-600 { max-width: 600px; }
.max-w-800 { max-width: 800px; }
.bg-white { background-color: white; }
.bg-light { background-color: var(--bg-light); }
.bg-primary { background-color: var(--primary); }
.bg-secondary { background-color: var(--secondary); }
.bg-accent { background-color: var(--accent); }

.box-shadow-sm { box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.rounded-full { border-radius: 50px; }
.d-inline-block { display: inline-block; }

.px-30 { padding-left: 30px; padding-right: 30px; }
.py-10 { padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; }

.text-primary { color: var(--primary); }
.text-secondary { color: var(--secondary); }
.text-accent { color: var(--accent); }

.footer-copyright {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    margin-top: 2rem; /* Reduced from 50px */
    padding-top: 1rem; /* Reduced from 20px */
    text-align: center;
    color: #9CA3AF;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.mt-100 { margin-top: 100px; }

/* Facilities Page Utilities */
.facilities-header-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.8), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9)), url('images/43.jpeg') center/cover;
}
.text-light-opacity-90 { color: var(--text-light); opacity: 0.9; }
.mt-1rem { margin-top: 1rem; }
.fs-1-1rem { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.text-align-center-mb-4rem { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.grid-cols-300-gap-2rem {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}
.facility-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.facility-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); }
.facility-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.facility-content { padding: 1.5rem; }
.mb-0-5rem-primary { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--primary); }
.text-gray-sm { color: var(--text-gray); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.grid-cols-200 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); }
.grid-gap-3rem { gap: 3rem; }
.mb-1-5rem { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.text-white-opacity-70 { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.max-w-300 { max-width: 300px; }
.list-style-none { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.mb-0-8rem { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.footer-text-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-decoration: none; }
.mr-0-5rem { margin-right: 0.5rem; }
.footer-copyright-border {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.ml-1rem { margin-left: 1rem; }

/* Admissions Page Utilities */
.admissions-header-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.8), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9)), url('images/24.jpeg') center/cover;
}
.grid-admissions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
}
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .grid-admissions { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.mt-2rem { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mt-3rem { margin-top: 3rem; }
.eligibility-box {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary);
}
.eligibility-item {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}
.enquiry-form-box {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--accent);
}
.form-footer-text {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
}
.text-primary-bold {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.download-btn-container {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.form-group-with-icon {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem; /* Ensure consistent spacing */
}
.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.25rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #999; /* Fallback for --text-muted if not defined */
    pointer-events: none;
}
.form-control-with-icon {
    padding-right: 3rem;
}

/* Contact Page Utilities */
.contact-header-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.8), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9)), url('images/26.jpeg') center/cover;
}
.grid-contact-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}
.text-inherit-no-decoration {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.grid-map-form {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
}
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .grid-map-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.map-container {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    height: 450px;
}
.contact-form-container {
    background: white;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.mb-2rem { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.label-block {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.textarea-custom {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    height: auto;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* Contact Card Styles */
.contact-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.contact-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

/* Placements Page Utilities */
.placements-header-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.8), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9)), url('images/42.jpeg') center/cover;
}

.stat-box {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.stat-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Grid System */
.grid { display: grid; }
.grid-cols-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .grid-cols-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.text-stat-primary { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); }
.text-stat-secondary { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--secondary); }
.text-stat-accent { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent); }
.text-stat-dark { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-dark); }
.text-label-gray { color: var(--text-gray); font-weight: 500; }

.recruiter-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.recruiter-card {
    background: white;
    height: 100px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.recruiter-card img, .recruiter-card i {
    -webkit-filter: grayscale(100%);
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: filter 0.3s;
}

.recruiter-card:hover img, .recruiter-card:hover i {
    -webkit-filter: grayscale(0%);
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.step-container { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

.step-badge {
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
}
.step-badge-primary { background: var(--primary); }
.step-badge-secondary { background: var(--secondary); }
.step-badge-accent { background: var(--accent); }
.step-badge-dark { background: var(--text-dark); }

.img-rounded-shadow { border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); width: 100%; }

/* Facilities Page Custom Styles */
.facilities-header-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.8), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9)), url('images/43.jpeg') center/cover;
}

.facility-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.facility-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.facility-img {
    height: 200px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.facility-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.grid-cols-300-gap-2rem {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.position-relative { position: relative; }
.position-absolute { position: absolute; }
.left-n20 { left: -20px; }
.top-n20 { top: -20px; }

.font-italic { font-style: italic; }
.font-xl-2 { font-size: 2rem; }
.font-xl-3 { font-size: 3rem; }

.text-gray-light { color: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.text-gray-555 { color: #555; }
.text-gray-999 { color: #999; }

.quote-box {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 40px auto;
    position: relative;
}

.principal-img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.grid-300 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); }
.gap-40 { gap: 40px; }

/* Contact Page Specific */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 60px;
}

.map-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    background: #eee;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.social-circle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.social-circle:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.footer-social-link {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
    color: #9CA3AF; 
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-contact-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.nav-apply-btn {
    margin-left: 20px;
}

/* Ticker Styles */
.ticker-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 10px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1000;
}
.ticker {
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding-left: 100%;
    animation: ticker 30s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-item {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
@keyframes ticker {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-100%, 0, 0); }
}

/* Mobile Responsive removed - Merged into 968px block */


/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .ticker-wrap { display: none; } 
    .navbar { padding: 0; top: 0; height: 70px; } /* Reset padding */
    .container { padding: 0 1.5rem; } /* Standard mobile padding */
    
    .mobile-toggle { 
        display: block; 
        z-index: 1002; 
        color: var(--primary); 
        background: transparent;
        border: none;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        position: absolute; 
        right: 1.5rem; 
        top: 50%; 
        transform: translateY(-50%); 
        padding: 5px;
    }
    
    .navbar.scrolled .mobile-toggle { color: var(--primary); }
    
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 70px; 
        right: -100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 70px);
        width: 100%; 
        background: white;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center; 
        justify-content: flex-start; /* Align closer to top */
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        z-index: 999;
        overflow-y: auto; /* Scrollable menu */
    }
    .nav-links.active { right: 0; }
    .nav-link { color: var(--text-dark); width: 100%; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; } /* Centered items */
    .nav-link::after { display: none; }
    
    /* Improve Logo on Mobile */
    .logo { 
        white-space: normal;
        font-size: 1.15rem; /* Slight increase */
        line-height: 1.15; /* Tighter leading */
        max-width: 75%; /* More space */
        justify-content: flex-start;
        text-align: left;
        letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
    .logo span { font-size: 1.15rem; }
    
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
    .timeline-item { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
    .timeline-item::before { left: 24px; top: 50px; }
    .timeline-icon { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    
    .content-block, .content-block.reverse {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    /* Fix for Admission Process Layout */
    .grid-cols-1-1-gap-4rem-center {
        grid-template-columns: 100%;
        gap: 3rem;
        display: block; /* Force block layout on mobile */
    }
    
    .grid-cols-1-1-gap-4rem-center > div {
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
    
    .grid-cols-1-1-gap-4rem-center > div:last-child {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .process-step-modern {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column; /* Stack Steps vertically */
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    
    .content-img {
        border: none;
        box-shadow: none;
    }
    
    .form-card-modern {
        padding: 1.5rem; /* Reduced padding */
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }
    
    .step-number-modern {
        margin-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .step-number-modern::after {
        left: 50%;
        top: 100%;
        width: 2px;
        height: 30px;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    
    .process-step-modern:last-child .step-number-modern::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Admission Process Steps */
.process-steps {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}
.step-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
    max-width: 350px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.step-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.step-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Extended Utilities for Inline Style Replacement */
.text-primary-imp { color: var(--primary) !important; }
.border-primary-imp { border-color: var(--primary) !important; }
.bg-gradient-black { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #000); }
.padding-4rem-y { padding: 4rem 0; }
.grid-cols-auto-200 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); }
.text-align-center { text-align: center; }
.max-w-600 { max-width: 600px; }
.ml-1rem { margin-left: 1rem; }
.mt-1rem { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-2rem { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mt-3rem { margin-top: 3rem; }
.mb-0-5rem { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mb-1rem { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-1-5rem { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.fs-1-1rem { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.fs-2-5rem { font-size: 2.5rem; }
.fw-700 { font-weight: 700; }
.opacity-90 { opacity: 0.9; }
.grid-gap-4rem { gap: 4rem; }
.grid-gap-2rem { gap: 2rem; }
.d-flex-gap-2rem { display: flex; gap: 2rem; }
.rounded-20 { border-radius: 20px; }
.shadow-xl-imp { box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl) !important; }
.border-top-primary { border-top: 4px solid var(--primary); }
.border-top-secondary { border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary); }
.border-top-accent { border-top: 4px solid var(--accent); }
.p-0 { padding: 0 !important; }
.py-3rem-px-2rem { padding: 3rem 2rem; }
.icon-circle-lg { width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem; font-size: 2rem; }
.bg-navy-light { background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05); }
.bg-gold-light { background: rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.1); }
.grid-cols-1-5-1 { grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr; }

.bg-secondary { background: var(--secondary) !important; color: var(--primary) !important; }
.bg-accent { background: var(--accent) !important; }

/* Further Extended Utilities */
.about-header-bg { background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.8), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9)), url('images/40.jpeg') center/cover; }
.text-light-opacity-90 { color: var(--text-light); opacity: 0.9; }
.grid-cols-300 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); }
.grid-items-center { align-items: center; }
.legacy-img { border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); width: 100%; height: auto; }
.bg-teal-light { background: rgba(46, 196, 182, 0.1); }
.text-align-left { text-align: left; }
.d-inline-block { display: inline-block; }
.mr-0-5rem { margin-right: 0.5rem; }
.leader-img-container { width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 5px solid white; }
.leader-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.section-primary-bg { background: var(--primary); color: white; }
.border-white-20 { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2) !important; }
.text-white-opacity-80 { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.d-block { display: block; }
.text-white-opacity-70 { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.social-links-gap { display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.social-link-icon { color: white; opacity: 0.7; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.list-style-none { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.mb-0-8rem { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.footer-text-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-copyright-border { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; text-align: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.grid-cols-250 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); }
.justify-items-center { justify-items: center; }
.max-w-350 { max-width: 350px; }
.max-w-300 { max-width: 300px; }

/* Further Extended Utilities 3 */
.courses-header-bg { background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.8), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.9)), url('images/41.jpeg') center/cover; }
.mba-header-bg { background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.95)), url('images/10.jpeg') center/cover; }
.bba-header-bg { background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.95)), url('images/11.jpeg') center/cover; }
.bca-header-bg { background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.95)), url('images/12.jpeg') center/cover; }
.life-header-bg { background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.8), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.95)), url('images/15.jpeg') center/cover; }
.parents-header-bg { background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.8), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.95)), url('images/28.jpeg') center/cover; }
.fees-header-bg { background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.8), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.95)), url('images/24.jpeg') center/cover; }

.table-premium {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.table-premium th {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.table-premium td {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}
.table-premium tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}
.table-premium tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.text-align-center-mb-4rem { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.mx-auto-mt-1rem-gray { max-width: 700px; margin: 1rem auto 0; color: var(--text-gray); }
.grid-cols-350-gap-2-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr)); gap: 2.5rem; }
.card-border-light { border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.card-img-container { height: 200px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.badge-secondary { position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem; background: var(--secondary); color: var(--primary); padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.badge-accent { position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem; background: var(--accent); color: white; padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.img-cover-full { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.card-body-padded-2rem { padding: 2rem; }
.mb-0-5rem-primary { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--primary); }
.text-gray-sm-mb-1-5 { color: var(--text-gray); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.course-meta-flex { display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-dark); }
.features-list-sm { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.feature-item-sm { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--text-gray); }
.btn-full-width-center { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
.grid-cols-1-1-gap-4rem-center { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.mb-1-5rem-gray { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: var(--text-gray); }
.pedagogy-item-flex { display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.pedagogy-item-flex-last { display: flex; gap: 1rem; }
.pedagogy-icon-box { width: 50px; height: 50px; background: white; border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); color: var(--secondary); font-size: 1.5rem; }
.mb-0-3rem { margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.text-gray-sm { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-gray); }
.pedagogy-img { border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); width: 100%; }



/* Leadership Cards */
.leader-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 350px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.leader-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}

.leader-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.leader-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Generic Card */
.card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* About Page Timeline */
.timeline-section { position: relative; padding: 4rem 0; }
.timeline-line { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: var(--secondary); transform: translateX(-50%); }
.timeline-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 4rem; position: relative; }
.timeline-row:nth-child(even) { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
.timeline-content { width: 45%; background: white; padding: 2rem; border-radius: 15px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); position: relative; }
.timeline-date { width: 60px; height: 60px; background: var(--primary); color: white; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; transform: translateX(-50%); border: 4px solid white; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); z-index: 2; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-line { left: 20px; }
    .timeline-row { flex-direction: column !important; padding-left: 50px; }
    .timeline-content { width: 100%; }
    .timeline-date { left: 20px; top: -10px; }
}

/* Affiliations Logos */
.affiliation-box { background: white; padding: 2rem; border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid #eee; height: 120px; }
.affiliation-text { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); opacity: 0.7; }

.text-justify { text-align: justify; }

/* Attraction Enhancements */
.text-gradient-gold { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #F59E0B); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.blob-bg { position: absolute; z-index: -1; filter: blur(80px); opacity: 0.15; }
.blob-1 { top: -10%; right: -10%; width: 500px; height: 500px; background: var(--secondary); border-radius: 50%; }
.blob-2 { bottom: -10%; left: -10%; width: 400px; height: 400px; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 50%; }
.hover-lift { transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.3s; }
.hover-lift:hover { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.section-title::after { content: ''; display: block; width: 60px; height: 4px; background: var(--secondary); margin-top: 1rem; border-radius: 2px; }
.text-center .section-title::after { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.card-icon-modern { width: 64px; height: 64px; background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1); color: var(--secondary); border-radius: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; transition: all 0.3s; }
.card:hover .card-icon-modern { background: var(--secondary); color: white; transform: rotate(10deg); }
@keyframes pulse-ring { 0% { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.8); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7); } 70% { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.8); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0); } }
.timeline-date::after { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%; animation: pulse-ring 2s infinite; z-index: -1; top: 0; left: 0; transform: translateX(0); }

.btn-block { width: 100%; display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1rem; }

/* Placements Page Enhancements */
.stat-card-modern { background: white; border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 2.5rem; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: transform 0.4s; z-index: 1; }
.stat-card-modern::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 6px; height: 100%; background: var(--secondary); transition: width 0.4s ease; z-index: -1; }
.stat-card-modern:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); color: white; }
.stat-card-modern:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.stat-card-modern:hover .text-stat-primary, .stat-card-modern:hover .text-stat-secondary, .stat-card-modern:hover .text-stat-accent, .stat-card-modern:hover .text-stat-dark { color: white !important; }
.stat-card-modern:hover .text-label-gray { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); }

.recruiter-grid-modern { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; margin-top: 3rem; }
.recruiter-box { background: white; padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 100px; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; transition: all 0.3s; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.recruiter-box:hover { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--secondary); color: var(--primary); }
.recruiter-box i { margin-right: 0.5rem; font-size: 1.5rem; }

.process-step-modern { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.step-number-modern { width: 50px; height: 50px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #1e293b); color: white; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin-right: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3); position: relative; }
.step-number-modern::after { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 2px; height: 100%; background: #e2e8f0; top: 50px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: -1; }
.process-step-modern:last-child .step-number-modern::after { display: none; }
.step-content-modern { background: white; padding: 1.5rem; border-radius: 15px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); width: 100%; transition: transform 0.3s; border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary); }
.step-content-modern:hover { transform: translateX(10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

/* Admissions Page Enhancements */
.form-card-modern {
    background: white;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.form-control-modern {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 3.5rem;
    border: 2px solid #edf2f7;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: all 0.3s;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.form-control-modern:focus {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    outline: none;
}

.form-group-modern {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.input-icon-modern {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.25rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.3s;
    z-index: 2;
}

.form-group-modern:focus-within .input-icon-modern {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.eligibility-card-modern {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.eligibility-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.scholarship-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.scholarship-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f0f4f8);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    box-shadow: 10px 10px 30px #d1d9e6, -10px -10px 30px #ffffff;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.scholarship-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

/* Utilities for Admissions Page */
.flex { display: flex; }
.align-center { align-items: center; }
.btn-outline-primary {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
}
.btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
}
.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.d-block { display: block; }
.font-weight-bold { font-weight: 700; }
.mr-1rem { margin-right: 1rem; }
.text-gray-999 { color: #999; }


/* New Admissions Card & List Styles */
.course-card-admission {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    height: 100%;
}
.course-card-admission:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-top-color: var(--secondary);
}
.check-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.check-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.check-list li::before {
    content: '\f00c';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 2px;
    color: var(--secondary);
}
.doc-list li {
    padding: 1rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.doc-list li i {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-right: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}


/* Grid Utilities */
.grid-cols-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.gap-2rem {
    gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .grid-cols-4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .grid-cols-4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* Global Alignment Fixes */
.mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* Fix Page Header Text Alignment */
.page-header .max-w-600 {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Fix Section Title Underline Alignment for various center classes */
.text-align-center-mb-4rem .section-title::after,
.section-title-center .section-title::after,
.text-center .section-title::after {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Ensure section-title-center actually centers text if not already */
.section-title-center {
    text-align: center;
}


/* Fix Alignment for Centered Section Titles */
.section-title.text-center::after {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.text-center .section-title::after {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}


/* --- Modern Footer Refined --- */
.footer-modern {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #020617 0%, #0f172a 100%);
    color: #cbd5e1;
    padding-top: 30px; /* Reduced from 60px */
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: -20px;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle Pattern Overlay */
.footer-modern::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 0%, transparent 20%),
                      radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.03) 0%, transparent 20%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Top Border Accent */
.footer-modern::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent), var(--secondary));
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.footer-top {
    padding-bottom: 30px; /* Reduced from 60px */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-brand h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.6rem; /* Slightly reduced */
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem; /* Reduced */
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff, #cbd5e1);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.footer-brand p {
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-social-modern {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-icon-modern {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.social-icon-modern:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #0f172a;
    transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(8deg);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.footer-heading {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.footer-heading::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 18px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links-modern {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-links-modern li {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-links-modern a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.footer-links-modern a i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links-modern a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-links-modern a:hover i {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(3px);
    color: var(--accent);
}

.footer-contact-info li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-contact-info i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-top: 5px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.newsletter-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-top: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.newsletter-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.btn-subscribe {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #be123c);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.25);
}

.btn-subscribe:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding: 1rem 0; /* Reduced from 24px 0 32px 0 */
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem; /* Reduced from 8px */
}

.developer-link {
    color: #F59E0B !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 1px dotted #F59E0B;
}

.developer-link:hover {
    color: #fbbf24 !important;
    border-bottom-style: solid;
}

/* Footer Utilities */
.mb-10 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }

.created-by-link:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

/* --- High Impact CTA (Light Theme) --- */
.cta-modern {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1f5f9 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    isolation: isolate;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.cta-modern::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23000000' fill-opacity='0.02'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.cta-badge {
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.cta-title-modern {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #1e293b, #64748b);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-desc-modern {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #64748b;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.btn-outline-glow {
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-title-modern {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-legal a {
        margin: 0 10px;
    }
}

/* Utilities for Fixes */
.overflow-hidden { overflow: hidden; }
.footer-row-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 40px; }
.newsletter-desc { color: #94a3b8; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* --- Premium Why Choose VCM Section (Light Theme) --- */
.section-premium-features {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfbf7 0%, #fff1f2 100%);
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    z-index: 10;
}

.feature-grid-premium {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.feature-card-premium {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.feature-card-premium::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 6px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--secondary);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.feature-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.feature-card-premium:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0.1; /* Subtle overlay */
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #F59E0B);
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.4s;
}

.feature-card-premium:hover .feature-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.feature-title-premium {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.feature-desc-premium {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* --- Modern Light Contact Form Styles --- */
.contact-modern-light {
    background: #f8fafc;
    position: relative;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.contact-modern-light .blob-bg {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.contact-modern-light .blob-1 {
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: var(--secondary);
}

.contact-modern-light .blob-2 {
    bottom: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.badge-pill-light {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    color: var(--secondary);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.form-container-modern {
    background: white;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.form-container-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.input-group-modern {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.form-control-modern-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 20px 15px 50px;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: #fdfdfd;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.form-control-modern-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.input-group-modern:focus-within .input-icon {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.btn-gradient-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #c08b02);
    border: none;
    color: white;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.btn-gradient-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c08b02, var(--secondary));
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3);
}

.shadow-xl-imp { box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important; }
.text-muted { color: #64748b !important; }

/* Animation Utility */
.animate-up {
    opacity: 1; /* Fallback */
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- Modern Light Features Grid (Home) --- */
.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.feature-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    
    /* Perfect Centering */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: white;
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* --- Stats Strip --- */
.bg-primary { background-color: var(--primary) !important; }
.text-white { color: white !important; }
.text-secondary { color: var(--secondary) !important; }
.padding-4rem-y { padding-top: 4rem; padding-bottom: 4rem; }
.grid-cols-auto-200 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); }
.text-align-center { text-align: center; }
.font-xxl { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; }
.opacity-80 { opacity: 0.8; }

/* --- Modern Utilities (Missing) --- */
.bg-white { background-color: var(--bg-white) !important; }
.text-primary-imp { color: var(--primary) !important; }
.border-primary-imp { border-color: var(--primary) !important; }
.text-uppercase { text-transform: uppercase; }
.font-xl { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.font-sm { font-size: 0.875rem; }
.gap-15 { gap: 15px; }
.w-100 { width: 100%; }
.h-100 { height: 100%; }
.object-cover { object-fit: cover; }
.object-top { object-position: top; }
.rounded-20 { border-radius: 20px; }
.overflow-hidden { overflow: hidden; }
.shadow-lg { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

/* Additional Spacing */
.pt-100 { padding-top: 100px; }
.pb-100 { padding-bottom: 100px; }
.py-80 { padding-top: 80px; padding-bottom: 80px; }

/* Animation Classes */
.animate-up {
    /* Initial state for GSAP to animate FROM is handled by JS. 
       We keep it visible here so if JS fails, content is visible. 
       GSAP 'from' will handle the opacity: 0 start. */
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* If using IntersectionObserver fallback (optional) */
.animate-up.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}
.animate-up.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
}

/* --- Modern Placements Section (New) --- */
.bg-gradient-light {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
}

.logo-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.logo-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.logo-card i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.logo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.logo-card:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Brand Colors for Icons */
.text-google { color: #DB4437; }
.text-microsoft { color: #00A4EF; }
.text-amazon { color: #FF9900; }
.text-linkedin { color: #0077B5; }
.text-tcs { color: #E7286A; } /* Approx TCS Pink */
.text-infosys { color: #007CC3; }
.text-wipro { color: #000000; } /* Wipro is colorful, black is safe */
.text-hdfc { color: #004C8F; }
.text-success { color: #10B981; }

.separator-vertical {
    width: 2px;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    margin: 0 1rem;
}

/* --- Modern Timeline Admission Process (New) --- */
.timeline-modern {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between; 
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 3rem auto;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.timeline-line-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.step-marker {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    border: 4px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #e2e8f0; /* Outer ring */
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-marker {
    background: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary);
}

.step-card-modern {
    background: white;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    min-height: 220px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.step-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.step-icon-modern {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.bg-blue-light { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0284c7; }
.bg-gold-light { background: #fefce8; color: #ca8a04; }
.bg-green-light { background: #dcfce7; color: #16a34a; }

/* Responsive Timeline */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-modern {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .timeline-line-bg {
        width: 4px;
        height: 100%;
        left: 50%;
        top: 0;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    .timeline-step {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 400px;
    }
    .logo-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* --- Modern Testimonials Section (New) --- */
.testimonial-section-modern {
    background: #ffffff;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#cbd5e1 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    padding: 80px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card-modern {
    background: white;
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.testimonial-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.quote-icon-large {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.text-left { text-align: left; }

.separator-center {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Enhancements for CTA Background */
.cta-modern {
    /* Adding a subtle mesh gradient overlay */
    background: radial-gradient(at top left, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(at bottom right, rgba(15,23,42,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
                linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

/* --- Refined Logos for BBA/BCA --- */
.text-hcl { color: #f26522; }
.text-techm { color: #d82c20; }
.text-capgemini { color: #0070ad; }
.text-icici { color: #f37e20; }
.text-axis { color: #97144d; }

/* --- Enhanced Logo Grid Cards --- */
.logo-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
}

.logo-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.logo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.logo-card i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.logo-card span {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* --- CTA Section Refinements --- */
.cta-inner-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-pill {
    background: #FEF3C7; /* Light Amber */
    color: #92400E; /* Dark Amber */
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1px solid #FCD34D;
}

.btn-primary-solid {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-primary-solid:hover {
    background: var(--text-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
    color: white;
}

.btn-outline-border {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 14px 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-outline-border:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.gap-30 { gap: 30px; }
.gap-20 { gap: 20px; }
.flex-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.justify-content-center { justify-content: center; }

/* Fix Responsiveness for Grid */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .logo-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .btn-lg {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Responsive Logo Fix Removed - Handled in main media query */


/* Fix alignment for contact icon in flex row */
.contact-info-row .icon-circle-lg {
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Responsive & Mobile Fixes --- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nav-links { gap: 1rem; }
    .nav-link { font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .logo-title { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .logo-img { height: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) { /* Tablet/Mobile Breakpoint */
    .top-bar { display: none; } /* Hide utility bar on mobile to save space */
    
    .navbar { height: 70px; padding: 0 1rem; }
    
    /* Mobile Toggle Button */
    .mobile-toggle { 
        display: block !important; /* Force override */
        font-size: 1.5rem; 
        color: var(--primary); 
        cursor: pointer;
        background: none;
        border: none;
        z-index: 1002;
    }
    
    /* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 70px;
        right: -100%;
        width: 85%; /* Slightly wider for better readability */
        height: calc(100vh - 70px);
        background: white;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start; /* Align left */
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 2rem;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        box-shadow: -5px 0 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        gap: 1.5rem;
        margin-left: 0;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .nav-links.active { right: 0; }
    
    .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0.75rem 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); /* Divider lines */
    }

    .nav-apply-btn { 
        margin-left: 0; 
        width: 100%; 
        text-align: center; 
        margin-top: 1.5rem; 
        padding: 12px 0 !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Logo Adjustments */
    .logo { margin-right: 1rem; gap: 0.5rem; }
    .logo-img { height: 36px; }
    .logo-title { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .logo-subtitle { 
        display: block; /* Show subtitle on mobile */
        font-size: 0.6rem !important; 
        letter-spacing: 0;
        line-height: 1.1;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Visual Upgrades & Image Integration Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Leadership Quote Section */
.leadership-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 3.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.leadership-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.leadership-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.leadership-img-wrapper {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 5px solid var(--bg-light);
    background: var(--bg-light);
}
.leadership-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.leadership-img-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}
.leadership-quote {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.leadership-author {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.leadership-designation {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Faculty Mentors Grid */
.faculty-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.faculty-img-wrapper {
    height: 260px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #000;
}
.faculty-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.faculty-card:hover .faculty-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}
.faculty-info {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}
.faculty-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.faculty-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.faculty-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* FAQ Split Layout */
.faq-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}
.faq-image-wrapper {
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 6px solid white;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-light);
}
.faq-image-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 10px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.faq-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Scholarship Page Visuals */
.scholarship-image-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.15);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    background: white;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.scholarship-image-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.scholarship-image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.scholarship-image-caption {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--secondary);
}

/* Responsive updates */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .leadership-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .leadership-quote {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary);
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 1.5rem;
    }
    .leadership-card {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    .faq-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .faq-image-wrapper {
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Admissions-Focused & Premium UI Components
   ========================================================================== */

/* Admission Highlight Badges */
.admission-highlight-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.badge-intake {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}
.badge-deadline {
    background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
}

/* Admission Step Flow (Pathway) */
.admission-steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.admission-step-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.admission-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.admission-step-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: -22px;
    left: 2rem;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    border: 4px solid var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.admission-step-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.admission-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Counseling & Help Desk Sidebar */
.counseling-sidebar-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}
.counseling-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.counseling-info-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}
.counseling-info-icon {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}
.counseling-info-text h5 {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.counseling-info-text p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Quick Specifications Grid List */
.quick-specs-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.quick-spec-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}
.quick-spec-icon {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.quick-spec-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .admission-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2.5rem 2rem;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .admission-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .quick-specs-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Old floating CTA styles removed to avoid conflict with the new clean circular design */

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM STATS STRIP (About Page)
   ============================================================ */
.stats-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #1E3A5F 100%);
    padding: 3rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-strip::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(212,175,55,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-strip-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item-strip {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
}

.stat-item-strip::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 20%;
    height: 60%;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.stat-item-strip:last-child::after {
    display: none;
}

.stat-number-strip {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--secondary);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.stat-label-strip {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   COURSE COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.course-comparison-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.course-comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: white;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.course-comparison-table thead {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #1E3A5F);
    color: white;
}

.course-comparison-table thead th {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: white;
    border: none;
}

.course-comparison-table thead th:first-child {
    text-align: left;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.course-comparison-table thead th.highlight-col {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.course-comparison-table tbody tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.course-comparison-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
}

.course-comparison-table tbody tr:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.course-comparison-table td {
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.course-comparison-table td:first-child {
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.5);
}

.course-comparison-table td.highlight-col {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.table-check {
    color: #22c55e;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.table-cross {
    color: #ef4444;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.table-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.table-badge-pg {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    color: #92700a;
}

.table-badge-ug {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM TESTIMONIAL / STUDENT SUCCESS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.testimonial-marquee-section {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    animation: marquee-scroll 30s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

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

.testimonial-card-mini {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    width: 320px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--secondary);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card-mini::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-text-mini {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-author-mini {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.testimonial-batch-mini {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM ABOUT PAGE - ACCREDITATION VISUAL BAR
   ============================================================ */
.accreditation-banner {
    background: white;
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
}

.accreditation-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.accreditation-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.accreditation-icon-box {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #1E3A5F);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.accreditation-text h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.accreditation-text p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS STRIP (Courses Page)
   ============================================================ */
.academic-highlights-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E3A5F 50%, #0F172A 100%);
    padding: 2rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.academic-highlights-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    animation: marquee-scroll 20s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

.hl-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hl-item i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.hl-sep {
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   ENHANCED LEADERSHIP SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.leadership-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
    position: relative;
}

.leadership-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent), var(--secondary));
}

.leadership-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
}

.leadership-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.leadership-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.leadership-card:hover .leadership-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.leadership-content {
    padding: 3.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.5) 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.leadership-content::before {
    content: '\201C';
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 7rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    left: 2.5rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.leadership-quote {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.leadership-author {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.leadership-designation {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Faculty Cards */
.faculty-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.faculty-img-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 220px;
}

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

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

.faculty-info {
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.faculty-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.faculty-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.73rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.faculty-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATED COUNTER (JS-Triggered)
   ============================================================ */
.counter-number {
    display: inline-block;
}

/* ============================================================
   GRADIENT SECTION DIVIDER
   ============================================================ */
.section-divider-gold {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3));
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 1rem auto 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM PROGRAM CARD (Enhanced)
   ============================================================ */
.program-card-premium {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
    position: relative;
}

.program-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.program-card-premium::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.program-card-premium:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

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

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

.program-card-premium:hover .program-img-overlay img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.program-img-overlay .program-badge-float {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.73rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.program-img-overlay .seats-float {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--secondary);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS FOR NEW ELEMENTS
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .stats-strip-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .leadership-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr;
    }
    .leadership-img-wrapper {
        min-height: 300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-strip-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .stat-item-strip::after {
        display: none;
    }
    .leadership-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .leadership-img-wrapper {
        height: 260px;
    }
    .leadership-content {
        padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    }
    .faculty-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .faculty-img-wrapper {
        height: 200px;
    }
    .accreditation-flex {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .stats-strip-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .stat-number-strip {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .course-comparison-table {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .course-comparison-table td, .course-comparison-table th {
        padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    }
}


/* ── Shared utilities for premium pages (admissions / contact / courses) ── */
.section-divider-gold {
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), rgba(212,175,55,.2));
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   FLOATING CTA BUTTONS — Fixed Clean Design
   Circular icons + slide-in label tooltips
   ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.floating-cta-group {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px;
    right: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 9999;
}

.float-cta-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    /* no overflow:hidden — labels slide out freely */
}

/* The icon circle */
.float-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.175,.885,.32,1.275),
                box-shadow .3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
}

.float-cta-btn:hover .float-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

/* The slide-in label tooltip */
.float-label {
    position: absolute;
    right: 62px; /* sits left of the circle */
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(8px);
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: .35rem .9rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

/* Tooltip arrow pointing right */
.float-label::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -6px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border: 6px solid transparent;
    border-right: none;
    border-left-color: var(--primary);
}

.float-cta-btn:hover .float-label {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

/* Per-button colors */
.float-cta-whatsapp .float-icon { background: #25D366; color: white; }
.float-cta-whatsapp:hover .float-label { background: #1DA851; }
.float-cta-whatsapp:hover .float-label::after { border-left-color: #1DA851; }

.float-cta-call .float-icon { background: var(--primary); color: white; }
.float-cta-call:hover .float-label { background: #1E3A5F; }
.float-cta-call:hover .float-label::after { border-left-color: #1E3A5F; }

.float-cta-apply .float-icon { background: var(--secondary); color: var(--primary); }
.float-cta-apply:hover .float-label { background: #B8962E; }
.float-cta-apply:hover .float-label::after { border-left-color: #B8962E; }

/* Mobile: smaller circles */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .floating-cta-group { bottom: 20px; right: 14px; gap: 10px; }
    .float-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .float-label { display: none; }
}


/* Grid utilities */
.grid-cols-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
.grid-admissions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}
@media(max-width:1000px) {
    .grid-admissions { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Eligibility box */
.eligibility-box {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Misc helpers */
.text-gray { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.75; }
.text-gray-sm { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.mb-1-5rem-gray { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-1-5rem-primary { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.mx-auto-mt-1rem-gray { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; margin-top: 1rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .95rem; }