/* assets/css/style.css - Mobile-App Premium Public Theme (Light Royal Blue & Gold) */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
    /* Premium Modern BTEB Color Palette (Green & Red with Gold Accent) */
    --primary: #006a4e;         /* Deep rich Bangladesh Flag Green */
    --bg-main: #f4fbf7;         /* Soft minty background for fresh feel */
    --bg-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88); /* Translucent pure white */
    --bg-card-solid: #ffffff;
    
    --accent: #e11d48;          /* Vibrant Flag Red accent */
    --accent-hover: #be123c;
    --accent-light: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.08); 
    
    --accent-gold: #d97706;     /* Bright Warm Gold/Amber */
    --accent-gold-hover: #b45309;
    
    --success: #10b981;
    --success-light: #ecfdf5;
    --danger: #ef4444;
    --danger-light: #fef2f2;
    --warning: #f59e0b;
    --warning-light: #fffbeb;
    
    --text-main: #334155;       /* Slate body text */
    --text-muted: #64748b;      /* Refined Grey */
    --text-white: #ffffff;
    --border-color: rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.08); /* Green-tinted clean borders */
    --border-hover: rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.2);
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    
    /* Modern Radii */
    --radius-sm: 14px;
    --radius-md: 24px;
    --radius-lg: 32px;
    --radius-xl: 50px;
    
    /* Rich Depth Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    --shadow-md: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.04);
    --shadow-lg: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.06);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.12);
    
    --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    
    /* Stunning Gradients */
    --grad-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #005c3e 0%, #006a4e 100%);
    --grad-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #e11d48 0%, #be123c 100%);
    --grad-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
    --grad-glass: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.75) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 100%);
}

/* Glassmorphism Utilities */
.glass-panel {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.glass-nav {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.5);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

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

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

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

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-main);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--border-hover);
    border-radius: 99px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
}

/* Utility Layouts */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

/* ===================================================================
   BUTTONS (Premium Rounded)
   =================================================================== */
.btn-accent {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: var(--grad-accent);
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-accent::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: var(--grad-gold);
    z-index: -1;
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
    opacity: 0;
}

.btn-accent:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.35);
}

.btn-accent:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: var(--bg-card-solid);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ===================================================================
   BTEB DOUBLE-HEADER
   =================================================================== */
.top-bar {
    background-color: #0f172a; /* Dark Slate for premium contrast */
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

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

.top-bar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.top-bar a {
    color: var(--text-white);
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.top-bar a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: #ffd043; /* gold text on top bar hover */
}

/* Sleek Top-Bar Portal Pill */
.top-portal-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
    color: #0b1e16 !important;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-portal-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
    color: #000000 !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.top-portal-btn i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #0b1e16;
}

.brand-banner {
    background-color: var(--bg-card-solid);
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

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

.brand-logo-block {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.brand-emblem {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--primary); /* BTEB Green logo emblem */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.15));
}

.brand-emblem-img {
    height: 58px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.12));
}

.brand-text h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary); /* Green text */
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brand-text p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Institutional Accreditation Badges Bar in Header */
.brand-badges-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.badge-accred {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.badge-accred i {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.badge-accred .badge-title {
    font-weight: 700;
}

.badge-accred .badge-chips {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-left: 3px;
}

.badge-accred .badge-chips code {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 1px 5px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* BTEB Badge Theme */
.badge-accred.badge-bteb {
    background: #ecfdf5;
    border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
    color: #065f46;
}

.badge-accred.badge-bteb i {
    color: #059669;
}

.badge-accred.badge-bteb .badge-chips code {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #6ee7b7;
    color: #047857;
}

/* NSDA Badge Theme */
.badge-accred.badge-nsda {
    background: #f0f9ff;
    border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
    color: #0369a1;
}

.badge-accred.badge-nsda i {
    color: #0284c7;
}

.badge-accred.badge-nsda .badge-chips code {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #7dd3fc;
    color: #0284c7;
}

.badge-accred:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .brand-badges-bar {
        gap: 5px;
    }
    .badge-accred {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 2px 7px;
    }
    .badge-accred .badge-chips code {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 0 4px;
    }
}

.brand-right-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.2);
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    background: rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.brand-right-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.15);
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.brand-right-features {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .brand-right-features {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Header Brand Portal Button */
.header-portal-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.brand-portal-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #005a42 0%, #004230 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 77, 56, 0.22);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.25);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-portal-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006a4e 0%, #004d38 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.35);
    border-color: #d97706;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.brand-portal-btn i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #f59e0b;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.brand-portal-btn:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.portal-btn-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.portal-tag {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #a7f3d0;
}

.portal-name {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.live-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: livePulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes livePulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
    70% { transform: scale(1.15); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.nav-bar-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004d38 0%, #006a4e 45%, #00533c 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 77, 56, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 3.5px solid #d97706; /* Rich golden-amber accent border */
}

/* Nav container - expansive layout so menu items have ample space */
.nav-bar-strip .container,
.nav-bar-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1380px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0.25rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-menu-gov {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 3px 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.nav-menu-gov li {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-link-gov {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #f1fdf6;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    padding: 0.48rem 0.72rem;
    border-radius: 9px;
    transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-link-gov i {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #a7f3d0;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link-gov:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.nav-link-gov:hover i {
    color: #fde047;
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.nav-link-gov.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 100%);
    color: #ffd043;
    border-color: rgba(255, 208, 67, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-link-gov.active i {
    color: #ffd043;
}

/* ===================================================================
   DROPDOWN MENU SYSTEM
   =================================================================== */
.nav-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-arrow {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    margin-left: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow,
.nav-dropdown.active .dropdown-arrow,
.nav-dropdown.open .dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: #ffd043 !important;
}

.dropdown-menu-gov {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 6px);
    left: 0;
    min-width: 255px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 30, 20, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.12);
    padding: 6px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1200;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hover Bridge to keep dropdown active across mouse movement */
.dropdown-menu-gov::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 8px;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu-gov,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu-gov,
.nav-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu-gov {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.dropdown-item-gov {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #1e293b;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    background: transparent;
}

.dropdown-item-gov:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.08);
    transform: translateX(4px);
    color: #006a4e;
}

.dropdown-item-gov i {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #006a4e;
    background: rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dropdown-item-gov:hover i {
    background: #006a4e;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.dropdown-item-gov .dropdown-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1px;
}

.dropdown-item-gov .dropdown-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.dropdown-item-gov:hover .dropdown-title {
    color: #006a4e;
}

.dropdown-item-gov .dropdown-desc {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.dropdown-item-gov.active {
    background: rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.1);
}

.dropdown-item-gov.active .dropdown-title {
    color: #006a4e;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.dropdown-item-gov.active i {
    background: #006a4e;
    color: #ffd043;
}

/* ===================================================================
   RIGHT SIDE ACTION BUTTONS
   =================================================================== */
.nav-action-buttons {
    margin-left: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-portal-gov {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
    color: #0b1e16 !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.46rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 99px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-portal-gov i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #0b1e16;
}

.btn-portal-gov:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
    color: #000000 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
}

.nav-apply-pill {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e11d48 0%, #be123c 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    padding: 0.46rem 0.95rem !important;
    border-radius: 99px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.45) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-apply-pill i {
    color: #fef08a !important;
    transform: rotate(-15deg);
}

.nav-apply-pill:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f43f5e 0%, #e11d48 100%) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.6) !important;
}

.nav-apply-pill:hover i {
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.2);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nav-link-gov {
        padding: 0.44rem 0.58rem;
        font-size: 0.81rem;
        gap: 5px;
    }
    .btn-portal-gov, .nav-apply-pill {
        padding: 0.44rem 0.82rem !important;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    }
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle Trigger */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); /* White translucent bg */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-white); /* White text/icon */
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.menu-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

/* Mobile Compact Logo Block & Bottom Navigation/Widgets */
.mobile-nav-brand,
.mobile-nav-actions,
.mobile-bottom-nav,
.mobile-bottom-sheet-overlay,
.mobile-bottom-sheet {
    display: none;
}

.mobile-nav-apply-btn {
    display: none;
}

.mobile-nav-logo {
    height: 32px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .brand-right-badge, .brand-right-badge-bteb {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   HERO BANNER SECTION (Mockup Royal Blue style)
   =================================================================== */
.hero {
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 7rem 0 9rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

/* Geometric concentric circle shapes like the mockup */
.hero::before, .hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 35px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero::before {
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    top: -200px;
    right: -100px;
}

.hero::after {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    bottom: -150px;
    left: -50px;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 700px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-tagline {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-white);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero h1 span {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd043 0%, #fff 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-outline {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.hero-buttons .btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* ===================================================================
   HERO SLIDER SYSTEM (Homepage dynamic carousel)
   =================================================================== */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--primary);
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Slide background overlay for text readability */
.hero-slide::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 0%, rgba(0, 166, 62, 0.45) 50%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Content block */
.hero-slider-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 3rem 4rem;
    max-width: 680px;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.hero-slider-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-white);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-slider-content h1 span {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd043 0%, #fff 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-slider-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    max-width: 580px;
}

/* Animations for slide elements when active */
.hero-slide .hero-tagline,
.hero-slide .hero-slider-content h1,
.hero-slide .hero-slider-content p,
.hero-slide .hero-buttons {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-tagline {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-slider-content h1 {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-slider-content p {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.45s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-buttons {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* Navigation arrows */
.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 166, 62, 0.35);
}

.slider-arrow.prev-arrow {
    left: 1.5rem;
}

.slider-arrow.next-arrow {
    right: 1.5rem;
}

/* Navigation Indicators (Dots) */
.slider-indicators {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    z-index: 10;
}

.indicator-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.indicator-dot.active {
    background: var(--text-white);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Mobile responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-slider {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 400px;
    }
    .hero-slider-content {
        padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    }
    .hero-slider-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.1rem !important;
    }
    .slider-arrow {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
    }
    .slider-arrow.prev-arrow { left: 0.5rem; }
    .slider-arrow.next-arrow { right: 0.5rem; }
}

/* ===================================================================
   CARDS & PANELS (Premium clean white mockup style)
   =================================================================== */
.features-section {
    margin-top: -5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
}

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

.feature-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.15);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-color: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.feature-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Statistics Banner */
.stats-banner {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.04);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

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

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.stat-item p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ===================================================================
   COURSES/PROGRAMS TABS & GRID (Mockup Rounded Horizontal Layout)
   =================================================================== */
.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
}

.section-title h2 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.section-title p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.courses-tabs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.tab-btn {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.3rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
}

.tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.2);
}

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

.course-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.04);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.12);
}

.course-banner {
    height: 140px;
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--text-white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    top: -50px;
    right: -30px;
}

.course-dept {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.course-code {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.course-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.course-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

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

.course-duration {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.course-fee {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* ===================================================================
   NOTICES & NEWS & EVENTS PANELS
   =================================================================== */
.bulletin-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

.news-card-horizontal {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.04);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    padding: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.news-card-horizontal:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.1);
}

.news-img-box {
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.news-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.news-date {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.news-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.news-info p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Notice board listing */
.notice-board-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.04);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    height: fit-content;
}

.notice-board-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.notice-item {
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.notice-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.notice-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.notice-tag-all { background: var(--accent-light); color: var(--accent); }
.notice-tag-student { background: var(--warning-light); color: var(--warning); }
.notice-tag-teacher { background: #f3e8ff; color: #a855f7; }

.notice-item h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.notice-date {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ===================================================================
   FORMS & INPUTS
   =================================================================== */
.form-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.04);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.1);
}

textarea.form-control {
    resize: vertical;
}

/* ===================================================================
   FOOTER (Clean layout)
   =================================================================== */
.footer {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 5rem;
}

.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: var(--grad-accent);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.footer-logo span {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #ffd043;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* Scroll to top button */
.scroll-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.3);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    z-index: 999;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.scroll-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

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

/* ===================================================================
   NEWS TICKER (BTEB Ticker style)
   =================================================================== */
.news-ticker-container {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.news-ticker-label {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.news-ticker-content {
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-ticker-content marquee {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.news-ticker-content marquee a {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-right: 2.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.news-ticker-content marquee a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* ===================================================================
   TABLET STYLES (Responsive middle target 768px to 1024px)
   =================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .bulletin-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .nav-link-gov {
        padding: 0.42rem 0.52rem;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }
    .btn-portal-gov, .nav-apply-pill {
        padding: 0.42rem 0.75rem !important;
        font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   MOBILE & TABLET RESPONSIVE STYLES
   =================================================================== */

/* Tablet & Mobile Breakpoint (<= 992px) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    body {
        padding-bottom: 72px; /* Prevent fixed mobile bottom nav from overlapping content */
    }

    .section {
        padding: 3.5rem 0;
    }

    /* Brand Banner Mobile Layout */
    .brand-banner {
        padding: 0.85rem 0;
    }
    
    .brand-banner-container {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        gap: 0.65rem !important;
    }
    
    .brand-logo-block a {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.85rem !important;
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .brand-emblem-img {
        height: 48px !important;
        width: auto;
    }
    
    .brand-text h2 {
        font-size: 1.12rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        margin-bottom: 2px;
    }
    
    .brand-text p {
        font-size: 0.68rem !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
    }
    
    .brand-right-features {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 0.85rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.08);
        padding-top: 0.65rem;
    }
    
    .header-gov-badges {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    
    .header-gov-badges img {
        height: 32px !important;
    }
    
    .header-quick-call {
        border-left: none !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
    }

    .header-portal-action {
        display: none !important; /* Portal available in top-bar & bottom nav */
    }

    /* Sticky Navigation Bar on Mobile */
    .nav-bar-container {
        padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
    }

    .mobile-nav-brand {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.55rem;
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    .mobile-nav-logo {
        height: 30px;
        width: auto;
        object-fit: contain;
    }

    .mobile-nav-title {
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-weight: 800;
        color: var(--text-white);
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.1;
    }

    .mobile-nav-subtitle {
        font-family: var(--font-body);
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #ffd043;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .mobile-nav-actions {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        margin-left: auto;
    }

    .mobile-nav-apply-btn {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 5px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e11d48 0%, #be123c 100%);
        color: #ffffff !important;
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        padding: 0.38rem 0.88rem;
        border-radius: 99px;
        text-decoration: none;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .nav-menu-gov {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .nav-bar-container nav {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Fixed Bottom Nav (Mobile/Tablet App Bar) */
    .mobile-bottom-nav {
        position: fixed !important;
        bottom: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        height: 62px !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.15) !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-around !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        z-index: 9999 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
        padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px);
    }
    
    .mobile-bnav-item {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 3px !important;
        color: #64748b !important;
        font-size: 0.68rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        flex-grow: 1 !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
        cursor: pointer;
    }
    
    .mobile-bnav-item i {
        font-size: 1.25rem !important;
        color: #64748b !important;
        transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease !important;
    }
    
    .mobile-bnav-item:hover,
    .mobile-bnav-item.active {
        color: #006a4e !important;
    }
    
    .mobile-bnav-item:hover i,
    .mobile-bnav-item.active i {
        color: #006a4e !important;
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .mobile-bnav-item.active span {
        color: #006a4e !important;
    }

    /* Mobile App Bottom Sheet Menu */
    .mobile-bottom-sheet-overlay {
        display: block !important;
        position: fixed !important;
        inset: 0 !important;
        background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
        z-index: 10000 !important;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    }
    
    .mobile-bottom-sheet-overlay.visible {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
    }
    
    .mobile-bottom-sheet {
        display: block !important;
        position: fixed !important;
        bottom: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        max-height: 84vh !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        border-top-left-radius: 24px !important;
        border-top-right-radius: 24px !important;
        padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem calc(1.5rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)) 1.25rem !important;
        z-index: 10001 !important;
        transform: translateY(100%) !important;
        transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 -12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
    }
    
    .mobile-bottom-sheet.open {
        transform: translateY(0) !important;
    }
    
    .bottom-sheet-header {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
        padding-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    }
    
    .bottom-sheet-header h3 {
        font-size: 1.08rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        color: var(--primary) !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .bottom-sheet-close {
        background: none;
        border: none;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        color: var(--text-muted);
        cursor: pointer;
        padding: 4px;
        transition: var(--transition);
    }
    
    .bottom-sheet-close:hover {
        color: var(--danger);
    }
    
    .bottom-sheet-grid {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
    }
    
    .bottom-sheet-item {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 0.4rem !important;
        padding: 0.85rem 0.4rem !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        border: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
        background: #f8fafc !important;
        color: #1e293b !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    }
    
    .bottom-sheet-item:hover,
    .bottom-sheet-item:active {
        border-color: #006a4e !important;
        background: rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.08) !important;
        color: #006a4e !important;
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    
    .bottom-sheet-item i {
        font-size: 1.35rem !important;
        color: #006a4e;
    }
    
    .bottom-sheet-item span {
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    /* Content Grids Responsive */
    .grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 2rem !important;
    }
}

/* Smartphone Breakpoint (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Top Bar Mobile Single-Row */
    .top-bar {
        padding: 0.35rem 0;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }
    .top-bar-container {
        flex-direction: row !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        padding: 0 0.75rem;
    }
    .top-bar-left {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .top-bar-left span:last-child {
        display: none !important; /* Hide email on phone */
    }
    .top-bar-right {
        gap: 8px !important;
    }
    .top-bar-right span:first-child,
    .top-bar-right span:nth-child(2) {
        display: none !important; /* Hide date on phone */
    }
    .top-portal-btn {
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
        padding: 2px 9px !important;
    }

    /* News Ticker Mobile */
    .news-ticker-container {
        padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem !important;
        gap: 0.6rem !important;
        margin-top: 0.8rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
    }
    .news-ticker-label {
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem !important;
    }

    /* Hotlines & Anthem Grid */
    .hotlines-anthem-grid {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }

    /* Affiliations Strip */
    .affiliations-strip {
        gap: 1.25rem !important;
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
    }
    .affiliation-badge-item {
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
    }
    .affiliation-badge-item img {
        height: 38px !important;
    }

    /* Footer Responsive */
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.8rem !important;
    }
    .footer-accreditation-bar {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 0.85rem !important;
    }

    .grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* Extra Small Phones (<= 420px) */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
    .brand-text h2 {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    }
    .bottom-sheet-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}

/* Google Translate UI Overrides for Seamless Integration */
.goog-te-banner-frame,
.goog-te-banner,
.goog-te-balloon-frame,
#goog-gt-tt,
.goog-te-tooltip,
.goog-te-menu-value span {
    display: none !important;
}
body {
    top: 0 !important;
}
.goog-text-highlight {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* General Utility Responsive Grids & Directory Card Layouts (News, Events, etc.) */
.grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

.item-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.item-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.15);
}

.card-img {
    height: 200px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.card-badge {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.card-body {
    padding: 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-meta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.card-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   FACULTY DIRECTORY STYLES (Dynamic Grid & Cards)
   =================================================================== */
.faculty-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.faculty-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.faculty-avatar {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--accent-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faculty-card:hover .faculty-avatar {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-color: var(--accent-hover);
}

.faculty-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.faculty-designation {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.faculty-dept {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ===================================================================
   ADDITIONAL RESPONSIVE GRID & WIDGET LAYOUTS
   =================================================================== */
.grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

.about-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-layout, .contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.2rem;
    }
    .grid-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   HOMEPAGE PROMOTIONAL POPUP AD MODAL
   =================================================================== */
.promo-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72); /* Dark background overlay */
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px); /* Blur backdrop */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 10000; /* Over everything */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    padding: 1rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.promo-modal.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.promo-modal-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: min(380px, 86vw);
    max-height: 85vh;
    width: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    transform: scale(0.92);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    overflow: visible;
}

.promo-modal.show .promo-modal-content {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.promo-modal-content a {
    display: block;
    line-height: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.promo-modal-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: min(490px, 76vh);
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.promo-modal-content a:hover .promo-modal-img {
    transform: scale(1.015);
}

.promo-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    right: -14px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #0f172a;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10010;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.promo-modal-close:hover {
    background: #e11d48;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .promo-modal {
        padding: 0.75rem;
    }
    .promo-modal-content {
        max-width: min(310px, 86vw);
        max-height: 80vh;
    }
    .promo-modal-img {
        max-height: min(420px, 72vh);
    }
    .promo-modal-close {
        top: -12px;
        right: -12px;
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   RESPONSIVE TABLES & GENERAL HELPERS
   =================================================================== */
.table-responsive {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--bg-card-solid);
}
table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
th, td {
    padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
th {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}
tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}
tr:hover td {
    background-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.02);
}

/* ===================================================================
   HOMEPAGE ENRICHMENT & MODERN SECTIONS
   =================================================================== */

.home-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.home-section-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.15);
}

.home-section-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.home-section-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.home-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Academic Disciplines Badges & Filters */
.home-accred-badge {
    background: rgba(0, 166, 62, 0.08);
    color: var(--accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 166, 62, 0.22);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.home-accred-badge:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 166, 62, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.home-category-filters {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.home-filter-tab {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.home-filter-tab i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.home-filter-tab .filter-count {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-left: 2px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.home-filter-tab:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    background: rgba(0, 166, 62, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 166, 62, 0.12);
}

.home-filter-tab:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.home-filter-tab.active {
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.home-filter-tab.active .filter-count {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff;
}

@keyframes homeCardFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(14px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Programs Grid */
.home-programs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

.home-prog-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

.home-prog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
}

.home-prog-header {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.8rem 1.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.home-prog-badge-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.home-prog-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    color: #ffffff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.home-prog-code {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.home-prog-body {
    padding: 1.8rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.home-prog-features {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 1.2rem 0 1.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.home-prog-features li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.home-prog-features li i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.home-prog-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* Why Choose Us Cards */
.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

.why-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--grad-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
}

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

.why-icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Facility Showcase Grid */
.facility-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

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

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

.facility-img-wrap {
    height: 250px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.facility-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.facility-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    background: rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.9);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.facility-body {
    padding: 1.8rem;
}

/* Admission Journey Steps */
.admission-steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.admission-step-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.admission-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.step-number-badge {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.25);
}

/* Testimonial / Alumni Grid */
.alumni-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

.alumni-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.alumni-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
}

.alumni-stars {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.alumni-quote {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.alumni-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.alumni-avatar {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-hover);
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-wrap {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

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

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.8rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.faq-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1.8rem 1.4rem 1.8rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-main);
    display: none;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    display: block;
}

/* High Converting CTA Banner */
.home-cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #005c3e 0%, #006a4e 50%, #064e3b 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 4.5rem 3rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    text-align: center;
}

.home-cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.home-cta-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Affiliations Strip */
.affiliations-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.affiliation-badge-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.affiliation-badge-item:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.affiliation-badge-item img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.affiliation-badge-item div h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.affiliation-badge-item div p {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .admission-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .home-section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .home-cta-banner {
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ===================================================================
   ULTRA-STYLISH UI ENHANCEMENTS
   =================================================================== */

/* Ambient Mesh Backgrounds */
.ambient-mesh {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ambient-mesh::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 5%;
    left: -80px;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ambient-mesh::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5%;
    right: -80px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Live Beacon Indicator */
.live-beacon {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ffffff;
    animation: livePulse 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes livePulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.3; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Notice Item with Calendar Date Chip */
.notice-item-modern {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.notice-item-modern:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.notice-item-modern:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.notice-date-chip {
    width: 54px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.06) 0%, rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.12) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.18);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.notice-item-modern:hover .notice-date-chip {
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.notice-date-chip .chip-day {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.notice-date-chip .chip-month {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.notice-item-modern:hover .notice-date-chip .chip-day,
.notice-item-modern:hover .notice-date-chip .chip-month {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* 3D Glass Stat Deck */
.stats-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-card-modern {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 0 0 0 1px var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.stat-card-modern::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--card-accent-grad, var(--grad-primary));
}

.stat-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.16);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
}

.stat-icon-wrap {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    background: var(--icon-bg, rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.1));
    color: var(--icon-color, var(--primary));
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -3px var(--icon-shadow, rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.2));
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card-modern:hover .stat-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.14) rotate(8deg);
}

.stat-number-modern {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    background: var(--card-accent-grad, var(--grad-primary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.stat-label-modern {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Card Ribbons */
.card-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: -32px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444 0%, #dc2626 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 3px 34px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Shimmer Button Effect */
.btn-shimmer {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-shimmer::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -60%;
    width: 35%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
    transform: rotate(30deg);
    transition: none;
}

.btn-shimmer:hover::after {
    left: 130%;
    transition: left 0.75s ease-in-out;
}

/* Quotation Watermark */
.quote-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.5rem;
    bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0.04;
    pointer-events: none;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Steps Timeline Desktop Connector */
.steps-connector-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 48px;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e11d48 0%, #d97706 50%, #10b981 100%);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.25;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .stats-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .steps-connector-bar {
        display: none;
    }
}

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

/* ===================================================================
   FULL-WIDTH MODERN REBUILD LAYOUT COMPONENTS
   =================================================================== */

/* Full-Width Grand Hero Slider */
.hero-fullwidth-wrap {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 106, 78, 0.22);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.hero-fullwidth-wrap .hero-slider {
    height: 520px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.hero-fullwidth-wrap .hero-slider-content {
    max-width: 820px;
    padding: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-fullwidth-wrap .hero-slider-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin: 1.2rem 0;
    font-weight: 850;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero-fullwidth-wrap .hero-slider-content p {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Hero Bottom Quick Stats / Badges Bar */
.hero-feature-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.hero-pill-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Live Campus Hub (Notices & Events Dual Grid) */
.campus-hub-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Quick Portal Access Items */
.portal-quick-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.portal-quick-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.portal-quick-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Executive Leadership Full Spotlight Card */
.executive-spotlight-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.leader-modern-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.leader-modern-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
}

.leader-avatar-wrap {
    width: 95px;
    height: 95px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 3px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.leader-avatar-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.chairman-compact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 2.2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-fullwidth-wrap .hero-slider {
        height: 460px;
    }
    .hero-fullwidth-wrap .hero-slider-content {
        padding: 2.2rem;
    }
    .hero-fullwidth-wrap .hero-slider-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.3rem;
    }
    .campus-hub-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .executive-spotlight-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .facility-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .chairman-compact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .chairman-compact-grid blockquote {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-fullwidth-wrap .hero-slider {
        height: 380px !important;
    }
    .hero-fullwidth-wrap .hero-slider-content {
        padding: 1.4rem 1.1rem !important;
    }
    .hero-fullwidth-wrap .hero-slider-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.45rem !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        margin: 0.35rem 0 0.6rem 0 !important;
    }
    .hero-fullwidth-wrap .hero-slider-content p {
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-slider-buttons {
        gap: 0.5rem !important;
    }
    .hero-slider-buttons .btn {
        padding: 0.48rem 0.95rem !important;
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    }
    .hero-feature-pills {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .facility-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .slider-arrow {
        display: none !important;
    }
}