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

body {
    font-family: "Inter", "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif;
    background-color: #fff;
}

html,
body {
    overflow-x: clip;
    max-width: 100%;
}

section {
    padding: 5rem 0 !important;
}

:root {
    --primary-blue: #004e9e;
    --primary-blue-dark: #003d7a;
    --primary-blue-light: #ecf0f9;
    --deep-red: #c1121f;
    --deep-red-dark: #8b0d15;
    --deep-red-soft: #fdeff1;
    --elegant-gold: #c7a252;
    --elegant-gold-dark: #a07d38;
    --elegant-gold-light: #fff8e7;
    --accent-red: #e63946;
    --gray-light: #f7f9fc;
    --gray-border: #e9edf2;
    --text-dark: #1e2a3e;
    --text-muted: #5a6e85;
    --deep-red-light: #8b0d155b;
    --shadow-sm:
        0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05),
        0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    --shadow-md:
        0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
        0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f1f1f1;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

#scrollTop {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: 0.2s;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.bg-blue {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

.bg-blue:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

.bg-red {
    background-color: var(--deep-red);
    color: #fff;
}

.bg-gold {
    background-color: var(--elegant-gold);
    color: #fff;
}

.bg-soft-blue {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue-light);
}

.bg-soft-red {
    background-color: var(--deep-red-soft);
}

.bg-grey {
    background-color: var(--gray-light);
}

.blue-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary-blue) 0%,
        var(--primary-blue-dark) 100%
    );
    color: #fff;
}

.red-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--deep-red) 0%,
        var(--deep-red-dark) 100%
    );
    color: #fff;
}

.gold-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--elegant-gold) 0%,
        var(--elegant-gold-dark) 100%
    );
    color: #fff;
}

.text-blue {
    color: var(--primary-blue) !important;
}

.text-red {
    color: var(--deep-red) !important;
}

.text-gold {
    color: var(--elegant-gold) !important;
}

.border-blue {
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-blue);
}

.border-red {
    border: 1px solid var(--deep-red);
}

.border-gold {
    border: 1px solid var(--elegant-gold);
}

.shadow-blue {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.15);
}

.shadow-red {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(193, 18, 31, 0.15);
}

.shadow-gold {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(199, 162, 82, 0.18);
}

/* TOP BAR */

.topbar {
    height: 45px;
    background: #a07d38;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.topbar a {
    color: #fff;
}

.topbar i {
    color: #fff;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

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

/* NAVBAR */

.nav-link {
    font-size: 14px;
}

.navbar-area {
    position: relative;
    background: #08235e;
    min-height: 85px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* LOGO SECTION */

.logo-section {
    width: 393px;
    height: 130px;
    background: #fff;

    border-radius: 0 0 20px 0;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -45px;
    z-index: 99;

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.logo-section img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.isbm-logo img {
    height: 28px;
    padding: 3px;
}

.img-fluid {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 550px;
}

.col-6.mt-5.image2 {
    margin-top: 150px !important;
}

/* MENU AREA */

.menu-section {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 430px;
    padding-right: 100px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    position: relative;
}

/* MENU */

/* Desktop */
.menu-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Hide toggle on desktop */
.navbar-toggler {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: 24px;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .menu-section {
        padding: 15px;
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .navbar-collapse {
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .menu-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: #08235e;
        border-radius: 10px;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .menu-list li {
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

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

    .menu-list a {
        display: block;
        padding: 15px 20px;
        color: #fff;
        font-size: 15px;
        text-align: left;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
    .logo-section {
        width: 220px;
        height: 110px;
        top: -20px;
    }

    .menu-section {
        padding-left: 240px;
        padding-right: 15px;
    }

    .menu-list {
        gap: 10px;
        flex-direction: row;
    }

    .menu-list a {
        font-size: 14px;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
}

/* Desktop Force Show */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .navbar-collapse {
        display: block !important;
    }
}

.menu-list a {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ICONS */

.nav-icons {
    position: absolute;
    right: 40px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
}

.nav-icons a {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 24px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-icons a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.cart span {
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    right: -8px;

    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;

    background: var(--deep-red);
    color: #fff;

    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 10px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ==========================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
========================== */

/* Large Screens */
@media (max-width: 1400px) {
    .menu-section {
        padding-left: 360px;
        padding-right: 40px;
    }

    .menu-list {
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .menu-list a {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .logo-section {
        width: 280px;
        height: 155px;
        top: -55px;
    }

    .menu-section {
        padding-left: 300px;
        padding-right: 20px;
    }

    .menu-list {
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .menu-list a {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .topbar {
        height: auto;
        padding: 10px 0;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .topbar .d-flex {
        justify-content: end !important;
    }

    .menu-section {
        padding: 20px 15px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .menu-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .menu-list li {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .menu-list a {
        display: block;
        padding: 10px;
    }

    .nav-icons {
        position: static;
        margin-top: 15px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .social-bg::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .logo-section {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        width: 180px;
        height: 75px;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .social-bg::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .navbar-toggler {
        border: 0;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .topbar .d-flex {
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .topbar span {
        display: block;
    }

    .topbar span:nth-child(2),
    .topbar span:nth-child(4),
    .topbar span:nth-child(8) {
        display: none;
    }

    .logo-section {
        width: 180px;
        height: 75px;
    }
}

.social-bg::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: -45px;
    width: 90px;
    height: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    transform: skewX(-30deg);
    z-index: -1;
}

.institutions-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;

    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c1121f 0%, #a30f1a 100%);
    border: 1px solid #c1121f;

    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;

    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.institutions-link i {
    font-size: 13px;
}

.institutions-link:hover {
    background: rgb(160, 125, 56);
    border-color: rgb(160, 125, 56);
    color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 1240px) {
    .institutions-link {
        max-width: 120px;
    }
    .nav-link {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1440px) {
    .institutions-link {
        padding: 6px 12px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .institutions-link i {
        font-size: 11px;
    }
}

/* footer */
.footer-area {
    background: #08235e;
    background-image: url("assets/images/footer-pattern.png");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 100px 0 0;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-logo img {
    max-height: 55px;
}

.footer-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 30px 0;
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-phone {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin: 25px 0;
}

.footer-phone i {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: #a07d38;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.footer-phone h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-phone span {
    color: #ffb347;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
}

.footer-social a {
    color: #a07d38;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.footer-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-title::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -12px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #a07d38;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 35px;
}

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

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.footer-links a::before {
    content: "›";
    color: #a07d38;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 90px);
    gap: 15px;
}

.gallery-grid img {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 15px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 80px;
    padding: 25px 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: #a07d38;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-area {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 60px 0 0;
    }

    .footer-text {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-phone {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-social {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-links {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .footer-title::after {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .gallery-grid {
        justify-content: center;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 80px);
    }

    .footer-phone h3 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
}

.hero-modern {
    position: relative;
    background: #f3f7f1;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 100px 0 0;
}

/* Left Side */

.hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.06);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-section {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-section span {
    color: #003d7a;
    border-bottom: 4px solid;
    border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b0d15, #fff) 1;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #1f2937;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.hero-title span {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    display: block;
}

.hero-desc {
    max-width: 550px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.btn {
    font-weight: bold !important;
}

.btn-admission {
    background: var(--deep-red);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.btn-admission:hover {
    background: var(--elegant-gold);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline-course {
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.hero-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    color: #475569;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Images */

.hero-images {
    position: relative;
    height: 700px;
}

.main-image {
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.main-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 630px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.floating-image {
    position: absolute;
    right: -50px;
    bottom: 40px;
    width: 55%;
}

.floating-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 430px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.rank-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100px;
    right: 80px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.faculty-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 640px;
    right: -40px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.placement-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.partners-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 500px;
    right: 400px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.rank-card h3 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
}

.partners-card h3 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
}

.placement-card h3 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
}

.faculty-card h3 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
}

.rank-card,
.faculty-card,
.placement-card,
.partners-card {
    animation: cardFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Different delays */
.rank-card {
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.faculty-card {
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

.placement-card {
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.partners-card {
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

/* Hover effect */
.rank-card:hover,
.faculty-card:hover,
.placement-card:hover,
.partners-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Number animation */
.rank-card h3,
.faculty-card h3,
.placement-card h3,
.partners-card h3 {
    animation: pulseNumber 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Floating animation */
@keyframes cardFloat {
    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
    }
}

/* Number pulse */
@keyframes pulseNumber {
    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.08);
    }
}

/* Stats Bar */

.hero-stats {
    margin-top: 80px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 35px 0;
    color: #fff;
}

.hero-stats p .highlight-box {
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .hero-images {
        height: auto;
    }

    .main-image,
    .floating-image {
        width: 100%;
        position: relative;
        right: auto;
        bottom: auto;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .main-image img,
    .floating-image img {
        height: 400px;
    }

    .rank-card {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1101px) and (max-width: 1500px) {
    .logo-section {
        width: 280px;
        height: 140px;
        top: -55px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1101px) {
    .logo-section {
        width: 180px;
        height: 140px;
        top: -55px;
    }
}

.d-flex.align-items-center.justify-content-end.flex-wrap.gap-2 span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1050;
}

.feature-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.feature-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    border-left: 6px solid #08235e;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.feature-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--deep-red-light);
    min-width: 120px;
}

.feature-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.feature-content h4 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #08235e;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.feature-content p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #6c757d;
}

.feature-arrow {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #08235e;
    transition: 0.4s;
}

/* Hover */
.feature-bar:hover {
    background: #08235e;
    transform: translateX(15px);
    border-left: 6px solid #a07d38;
}

.feature-bar:hover .feature-content h4,
.feature-bar:hover .feature-content p,
.feature-bar:hover .feature-arrow {
    color: #fff;
}

.feature-bar:hover .feature-number {
    color: var(--elegant-gold-light);
}

.feature-bar:hover .feature-arrow {
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.journey-section {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.journey-badge {
    background: rgba(8, 35, 94, 0.08);
    color: #08235e;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.journey-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #08235e;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.journey-subtitle {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: auto;
    color: #6c757d;
}

.journey-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 70px;
}

.journey-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #08235e, var(--elegant-gold-dark));
    z-index: 1;
}

.journey-item {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
}

.journey-number {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #08235e;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 6px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: 0.4s;
}

.journey-item h5 {
    margin-top: 25px;
    color: #08235e;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.journey-item p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #6c757d;
}

.journey-item:hover .journey-number {
    background: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.about-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 45% 55%;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-visual {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.main-image img {
    border-radius: 30px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 600px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    right: -10px;
    background: #08235e;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 160px;
}

.stats-grid {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px;
    left: 30px;

    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
}

.stat-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    min-width: 140px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.stat-box p,
.highlight-box p,
.journey-item p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.stat-box h3 {
    color: #08235e;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.about-content h5 {
    color: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.about-content p {
    color: #6c757d;
    line-height: 1.9;
}

blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--elegant-gold-dark);
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-top: 25px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #08235e;
}

.foundation-wall {
    background: var(--deep-red-soft);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.foundation-wall p {
    color: #6c757d;
}

/* =========================
   FOUNDATION LAYOUT
========================= */

.foundation-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.foundation-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: 0.4s;
    height: 100%;
}

.foundation-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.foundation-box span {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #08235e;
    color: #fff;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.foundation-box h4 {
    color: #08235e;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* =========================
   CENTER VISION BOX
========================= */

.vision-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08235e, #0c3f9e);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vision-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
}

.vision-box small {
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.vision-box h3 {
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.vision-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.vision-stats h4 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.vision-stats span {
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* =========================
   INTENT BOX
========================= */

.intent-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.intent-box span {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f7a600;
    color: #fff;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.intent-box h4 {
    color: #08235e;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* =========================
   VALUES STRIP
========================= */

.values-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.values-strip div {
    padding: 14px 24px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #08235e;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.values-strip div:hover {
    background: #08235e;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* =========================
   LEGACY BANNER
========================= */

.legacy-banner {
    background: #08235e;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 50px;
    text-align: center;
}

.legacy-banner span {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.legacy-banner h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: auto;
}

.legacy-metrics {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.legacy-metrics div {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 15px 25px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* =========================
   RESPONSIVE
========================= */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .foundation-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .vision-box {
        order: -1;
    }

    .vision-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .foundation-wall h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .legacy-banner {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .legacy-banner h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

.bed-program-section {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: #6c757d;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: auto;
}

.bed-program-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.program-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #08235e;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.program-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #08235e;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.program-description {
    color: #6c757d;
    line-height: 1.9;
}

.program-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.feature-item i {
    color: #f7a600;
}

.program-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.btn-primary-custom {
    background: #08235e;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-outline-custom {
    border: 2px solid #08235e;
    color: #08235e;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.program-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.info-box {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.info-box h4 {
    color: #08235e;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.info-box span {
    color: #6c757d;
}

.recognition-strip {
    margin-top: 40px;
    background: #08235e;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.recognition-item {
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}

.recognition-item h5 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.recognition-item span {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .bed-program-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .program-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .program-info-grid {
        margin-top: 30px;
    }

    .recognition-strip {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

.bed-program-section {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: #6c757d;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: auto;
}

.bed-program-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.program-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #08235e;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.program-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #08235e;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.program-description {
    color: #6c757d;
    line-height: 1.9;
}

.program-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.feature-item i {
    color: #f7a600;
}

.program-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.btn-primary-custom {
    background: #08235e;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-outline-custom {
    border: 2px solid #08235e;
    color: #08235e;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.program-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.info-box {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.info-box h4 {
    color: #08235e;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.info-box span {
    color: #6c757d;
}

.recognition-strip {
    margin-top: 40px;
    background: #08235e;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.recognition-item {
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}

.recognition-item h5 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.recognition-item span {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .bed-program-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .program-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .program-info-grid {
        margin-top: 30px;
    }

    .recognition-strip {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

.career-section {
    background: #fff;
}

.career-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.career-image {
    border-radius: 25px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 550px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.career-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: -20px;
    background: #8b0d15;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.career-badge h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
}

.career-desc {
    color: #6c757d;
    line-height: 1.9;
}

.career-list {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.career-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.career-item i {
    color: #8b0d15;
}

.highlight-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.highlight-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.highlight-box h5 {
    color: #08235e;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.placement-section {
    background: var(--elegant-gold-light);
}

.placement-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08235e, #0b3f8a);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 60px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.placement-banner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -200px;
    right: -150px;
}

.placement-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.placement-banner h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.placement-banner p {
    opacity: 0.9;
    max-width: 550px;
}

.placement-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    color: #08235e;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.stats-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    min-width: 160px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--deep-red);
}

.stat-card h3 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-card span {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--deep-red);
}

.recruiter-wrapper {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.recruiters-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .recruiters-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .recruiters-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .recruiters-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .recruiters-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.recruiter-logo {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    height: 95px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 15px;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.recruiter-logo:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.recruiter-logo img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 45px;
    object-fit: contain;
    /* filter: grayscale(100%); */
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.recruiter-logo:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.logo-box {
    height: 80px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e8edf4;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.logo-box img {
    max-width: 120px;
    max-height: 50px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.logo-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: #8b0d15;
}

.logo-box:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.growth-dashboard {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.dashboard-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 550px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.growth-dashboard h2 {
    color: #08235e;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.growth-dashboard p {
    color: #6c757d;
}

.skill-meter {
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.skill {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.skill span {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #08235e;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mini-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-top: 4px solid #8b0d15;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.mini-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.mini-box h5 {
    color: #08235e;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mini-box p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #6c757d;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .dashboard-image {
        height: 350px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .growth-dashboard h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

.sports-hero {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sports-hero img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 550px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.sports-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.sports-number {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.sports-number h2 {
    color: #08235e;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.sports-strip {
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
}

.sports-strip div {
    background: #08235e;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.sports-hero {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sports-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 220px 220px;
    gap: 12px;
    height: 452px;
}

.sports-img {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.sports-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: 0.5s;
}

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

.main-img {
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.sports-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.sports-number {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 18px 25px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.sports-number h2 {
    margin: 0;
    color: #08235e;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.sports-number span {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.accreditation-showcase {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.accreditation-list {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: auto;
}

.accreditation-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
}

.accreditation-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 35px;
    top: 80px;
    width: 2px;
    height: calc(100% + 20px);
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #8b0d15, #003d7a);
}

.accreditation-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b0d15, #003d7a);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.accreditation-content {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    flex: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.accreditation-content small {
    display: block;
    color: #8b0d15;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.accreditation-content h3 {
    color: #08235e;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.accreditation-content p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.accreditation-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(139, 13, 21, 0.08);
    color: #8b0d15;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .accreditation-item {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .accreditation-item:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .recognition-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

.accreditation-logo {
    height: auto;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: block;
}

/* ===================================
   MEGA MENU
=================================== */

.mega-parent {
    position: relative;
}

.mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 18px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
    width: 750px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.08);
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
        0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 9999;
}

.mega-parent:hover .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* ===================================
   TOP HERO SECTION
=================================== */

.mega-banner {
    position: relative;
    height: 230px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mega-banner img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.mega-parent:hover .mega-banner img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.mega-banner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        rgba(0, 30, 60, 0.88),
        rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.45),
        transparent
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ===================================
   LINKS AREA
=================================== */

.mega-links-wrapper {
    padding: 30px;
}

.mega-link {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    min-height: 46px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition:
        color 0.25s ease,
        padding-left 0.25s ease;
}

.mega-link::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    width: 3px;
    height: 0;
    background: var(--deep-red);
    border-radius: 20px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    transition: height 0.25s ease;
}

.mega-link::after {
    content: "\f061";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-left: auto;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.mega-link i {
    width: 22px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--elegant-gold);
    font-size: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mega-link:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.mega-link:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.05), transparent);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding-left: 24px;
}

.mega-link:hover::before {
    height: 22px;
}

.mega-link:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.mega-links-wrapper {
    padding: 28px 32px;
    background: #fff;
}

.mega-links-wrapper .col-md-6 {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* ===================================
   FOOTER CTA
=================================== */

.mega-footer {
    padding: 22px 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--primary-blue-dark)
    );
}

.mega-footer a {
    color: #fff;

    text-decoration: none;

    font-weight: 600;

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.mega-footer a:hover {
    color: var(--elegant-gold-light);
}

/* ===================================
   NAV ARROW
=================================== */

.mega-parent .fa-chevron-down {
    transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.mega-parent:hover .fa-chevron-down {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.achievement-board {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 25px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.board-title {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08235e, #003d7a);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 20px 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.board-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 22px 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.board-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.board-item:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.board-item span {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    background: rgba(139, 13, 21, 0.08);
    color: #8b0d15;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.board-item h6 {
    margin: 0;
    color: #08235e;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.improvement-note {
    background: #08235e;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.improvement-note h4 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.quality-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

.pillar {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 4px solid #8b0d15;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.pillar h3 {
    color: #08235e;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.pillar span {
    color: #6c757d;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .quality-pillars {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.hero-banner {
    width: auto;
    height: 50vh;
}

/* about */

.page-banner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.banner-content h1 {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.breadcrumb-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 600px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.breadcrumb-wrapper1 {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 20px;
    width: 200px;
}

.custom-breadcrumb {
    background: var(--elegant-gold-light);
    padding: 15px 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid;
}

.custom-breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.custom-breadcrumb span {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .banner-left,
    .banner-image {
        height: 430px;
    }

    .banner-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .breadcrumb-wrapper {
        display: none;
    }

    .custom-breadcrumb {
        padding: 12px 25px;
        font-size: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .breadcrumb-wrapper1 {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        transform: none;
        left: auto;
    }
}

.about-section {
    background: #fff;
}

.about-content h2 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.feature-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}

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

.icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    min-width: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
}

.feature-card h6 {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.feature-card p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 40px;
}

.main-image {
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.main-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 600px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50px;
    right: -60px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.floating-card i {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.floating-card strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.floating-card small {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-image-wrapper {
        padding-left: 0;
    }

    .main-image img {
        height: auto;
    }
}

/*==================================
        BRAND ETHOS
==================================*/

.ethos-manifesto {
    background: var(--gray-light);
    position: relative;
}

.manifesto-card {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 45px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.manifesto-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: 2px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--elegant-gold),
        var(--deep-red)
    );
    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
}

.manifesto-tag {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.manifesto-card h3 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 20px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.manifesto-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.ethos-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.stat-card1 {
    flex: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--primary-blue-dark)
    );
    color: #fff;
    padding: 28px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.stat-card1 h4 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-card1 span {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Right Side */

.ethos-pillars {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.pillar-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 25px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-left: 5px solid transparent;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(12px);
    border-left-color: var(--primary-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.pillar-icon {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 30px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-content span {
    color: var(--deep-red);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.pillar-content h4 {
    margin: 12px 0;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.pillar-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Hover */

.pillar-card:nth-child(1):hover {
    border-left-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.pillar-card:nth-child(2):hover {
    border-left-color: var(--deep-red);
}

.pillar-card:nth-child(3):hover {
    border-left-color: var(--elegant-gold);
}

/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .manifesto-card {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
    }

    .ethos-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .pillar-card {
        padding: 28px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .manifesto-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .manifesto-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .pillar-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .pillar-icon {
        margin: auto;
    }

    .pillar-content h4 {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
}

.flowers-section {
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        #ffffff 0%,
        var(--primary-blue-light) 100%
    );
    overflow: hidden;
}

.flowers-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.flowers-visual {
    position: relative;
    height: 520px;
}

.center-circle {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 3rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.flower-card {
    position: absolute;
    width: 250px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

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

.flower-card span {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.flower-card h4 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.flower-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.flower-card-1 {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
}

.flower-card-2 {
    top: 40px;
    right: 0;
}

.flower-card-3 {
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.flower-card-3:hover {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .flowers-visual {
        height: auto;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .center-circle,
    .flower-card {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        left: auto;
        right: auto;
        top: auto;
        bottom: auto;
        transform: none;
    }

    .center-circle {
        display: none;
    }

    .flower-card-3:hover {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

.legacy-section {
    background: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.legacy-subtitle {
    color: var(--deep-red);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.legacy-wall {
    position: relative;
    height: 750px;
    margin-top: 100px;
}

.legacy-center {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.center-ring {
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--primary-blue-dark)
    );
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.center-ring::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed var(--elegant-gold);
}

.center-ring small {
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.center-ring h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 15px 0;
}

.center-ring p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.legacy-box {
    position: absolute;
    width: 280px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.legacy-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.legacy-box span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.15);
}

.legacy-box h5 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.legacy-box p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Positioning */

.box-1997 {
    top: -80px;
    left: 39%;
}

.box-2005 {
    top: 250px;
    left: 60px;
}

.box-2015 {
    top: 250px;
    right: 60px;
}

.box-2020 {
    bottom: -60px;
    left: 39%;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .legacy-wall {
        height: auto;
        display: grid;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .legacy-center,
    .legacy-box {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        left: auto;
        right: auto;
        bottom: auto;
        transform: none;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .center-ring {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        border-radius: 30px;
    }

    .center-ring::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

.why-aeren-section {
    background: var(--gray-light);
}

.why-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: auto;
}

.feature-ladder {
    max-width: 950px;
    margin: auto;
}

.ladder-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.ladder-card.right {
    margin-left: 120px;
}

.ladder-card.left {
    margin-right: 120px;
}

.number {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    min-width: 90px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.content {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    flex: 1;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.content h4 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.content h6 {
    color: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ladder-card,
    .ladder-card.left,
    .ladder-card.right {
        margin: 0 0 25px;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .number {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        min-width: 70px;
    }
}

.admission-cta {
    padding: 120px 0;
}

.cta-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--elegant-gold);
    min-height: 420px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: visible;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 60px 80px 60px 45%;
}

.cta-student {
    position: absolute;
    left: 80px;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-student img {
    max-height: 520px;
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 650px;
}

.cta-content p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    opacity: 0.95;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    max-width: 650px;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.apply-btn {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 15px 35px;
    border-radius: 60px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.apply-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue-dark);
    color: #fff;
}

.brochure-btn {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 15px 35px;
    border-radius: 60px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.brochure-btn:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 15px 35px;
    border-radius: 60px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cta-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px;
    top: -20px;
    font-size: 24rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    z-index: 1;
    transform: rotate(-5deg);
}

.cta-wrapper::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    left: 20%;
    top: 70px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--primary-blue) 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 18px 18px;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.cta-wrapper::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    left: 120px;
    bottom: -180px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* =========================
   LARGE TABLETS
========================= */

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .cta-wrapper {
        padding: 60px 50px 60px 42%;
    }

    .cta-student {
        left: 30px;
    }

    .cta-student img {
        max-height: 450px;
    }

    .cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .cta-arrow {
        font-size: 18rem;
    }
}

/* =========================
   TABLETS
========================= */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cta-wrapper {
        padding: 60px 40px;
        text-align: center;
        min-height: auto;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .cta-student {
        position: relative;
        left: auto;
        bottom: auto;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .cta-student img {
        max-height: 350px;
        width: auto;
    }

    .cta-content {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 2.7rem;
    }

    .cta-content p {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .cta-arrow {
        font-size: 14rem;
        right: -30px;
        top: auto;
        bottom: -20px;
    }

    .cta-wrapper::before {
        left: 10%;
        top: 40px;
    }

    .cta-wrapper::after {
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        bottom: -100px;
    }
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE
========================= */

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .cta-wrapper {
        padding: 40px 25px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .cta-student img {
        max-height: 260px;
    }

    .cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .cta-content p {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .apply-btn,
    .brochure-btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 14px 20px;
    }

    .cta-arrow {
        display: none;
    }

    .cta-wrapper::before {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        background-size: 14px 14px;
    }

    .cta-wrapper::after {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
        bottom: -70px;
    }
}

/* =========================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================= */

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .cta-wrapper {
        padding: 35px 20px;
    }

    .cta-student img {
        max-height: 220px;
    }

    .cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .cta-content p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

.guiding-principles {
    background: #fff;
}

.section-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: auto;
}

/* Vision Card */

.vision-card {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--primary-blue-dark)
    );
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 45px;
    color: #fff;
}

.vision-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.vision-card h3 {
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.vision-card p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Mission */

.mission-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.mission-number {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--elegant-gold);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mission-card h5 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mission-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Core Values */

.core-values {
    margin-top: 70px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}

.core-values h4 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.values-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.values-list span {
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.values-list span:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

.strategic-pillars {
    background: var(--gray-light);
}

.pillars-wrapper {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
}

.pillar-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}

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

.pillar-number {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.12);
    min-width: 90px;
}

.pillar-content h4 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pillar-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.pillar-item:hover .pillar-number {
    color: var(--elegant-gold);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pillar-item {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .pillar-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        min-width: 60px;
    }
}

.approach-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
}

.approach-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 30px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--gray-border);
}

.approach-step {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.step-number {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    min-width: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.step-content {
    flex: 1;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.step-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.step-content h4 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.step-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ----- chairman section (base) ----- */
.chairman-section {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 40px 40px 30px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 20, 40, 0.06);
    padding: 40px 0 60px;
}

.chairman-wrapper {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    padding-top: 50px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* ----- sidebar (sticky) ----- */
.chairman-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
    /* nice sticky offset */
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 25px 18px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.5);
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.chairman-sidebar:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(10, 61, 98, 0.04);
}

/* principal image – bigger, more presence */
.chairman-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 220px;
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(10, 61, 98, 0.08);
    border: 4px solid var(--white);
    outline: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.chairman-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.01);
}

/* fallback if image missing – we use a nice icon + background */
.chairman-avatar-icon {
    font-size: 5.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: rgba(10, 61, 98, 0.04);
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
    border: 2px dashed var(--gray-border);
}

.chairman-meta {
    margin-top: 18px;
}

.chairman-meta h4 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.chairman-meta span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: block;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.chairman-meta .designation {
    background: rgba(10, 61, 98, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    padding: 5px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ----- content area (right) ----- */
.chairman-content {
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
}

.chairman-content .hero-tag {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: rgba(10, 61, 98, 0.06);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-color: rgba(10, 61, 98, 0.08);
}

.chairman-content h3 {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 12px 0 28px;
    letter-spacing: -0.6px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.chairman-content h3 i {
    color: var(--deep-red);
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.chairman-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 0 4px;
    transition: border 0.1s;
}

.chairman-content p:first-of-type {
    border-left-color: var(--deep-red);
    padding-left: 18px;
    background: rgba(178, 34, 52, 0.01);
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

/* footer stats — refined */
.chairman-footer {
    margin-top: 45px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    display: flex;
    gap: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: baseline;
}

.chairman-stat {
    flex: 1 0 auto;
}

.chairman-stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.chairman-stat strong small {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--deep-red);
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.chairman-stat span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    padding: 2px 0;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .chairman-sidebar {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        padding: 30px 15px;
        border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
        border-radius: 30px;
    }

    .chairman-img {
        max-width: 180px;
        margin: 0 auto 10px;
    }

    .chairman-content h3 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .chairman-footer {
        gap: 30px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .chairman-stat {
        text-align: center;
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        min-width: 100px;
    }

    .chairman-content {
        padding-left: 0;
    }

    .chairman-content p:first-of-type {
        padding-left: 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-section {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .chairman-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .chairman-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .chairman-stat strong {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* extra polish: blue icon in sidebar */
.text-blue {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.chairman-sidebar .fa-user-tie {
    background: rgba(10, 61, 98, 0.03);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 60px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* small decorative */
.chairman-wrapper .row.g-5 {
    --bs-gutter-y: 2.5rem;
}

/* ── Legacy Section ── */
.legacy-section {
    background-color: #fdf8f5;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.legacy-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(199, 162, 82, 0.07) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Stat Cards */
.legacy-stat-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem 1.8rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.legacy-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--elegant-gold);
}

.legacy-stat-card--accent {
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        var(--primary-blue) 0%,
        var(--primary-blue-dark) 100%
    );
    border-color: transparent;
    color: #fff;
}

.legacy-stat-card--accent .legacy-stat-label,
.legacy-stat-card--accent .legacy-stat-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
}

.legacy-stat-card--accent .legacy-stat-value {
    color: #fff;
}

.legacy-stat-card--accent .legacy-stat-ornament {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.legacy-stat-ornament {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 0 12px 0 80px;
    background: var(--elegant-gold-light);
}

.legacy-stat-value {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    position: relative;
}

.legacy-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.legacy-stat-card--accent .legacy-stat-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
}

.legacy-stat-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Bottom Banner */
/* .legacy-banner {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
} */

.legacy-banner-line {
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        var(--elegant-gold),
        var(--gray-border),
        transparent
    );
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.legacy-crest {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--elegant-gold-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--elegant-gold);
}

.legacy-banner-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.legacy-banner-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.legacy-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.6rem;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--elegant-gold),
        var(--elegant-gold-dark)
    );
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(199, 162, 82, 0.3);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.legacy-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(199, 162, 82, 0.4);
    color: #fff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .legacy-stat-card {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .legacy-stat-ornament {
        display: none;
    }

    .legacy-banner-heading {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .legacy-banner-text {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

.commitment-section {
    background: var(--elegant-gold-light);
}

.commitment-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 35px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.commitment-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.commitment-number {
    min-width: 70px;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;

    border-radius: 18px;

    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.commitment-content h4 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.commitment-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.commitment-item:hover .commitment-number {
    background: var(--elegant-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .commitment-item {
        padding: 25px;
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .commitment-number {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        min-width: 60px;
    }
}

.philosophy-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.philosophy-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.philosophy-card-number {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.philosophy-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.philosophy-card-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.philosophy-card:hover .philosophy-card-number {
    background: var(--elegant-gold);
}

.milestones-section {
    background: var(--gray-light);
}

.milestone-roadmap {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.roadmap-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gray-border);
}

.milestone-item {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.milestone-dot {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.milestone-item.active .milestone-dot {
    background: var(--elegant-gold);
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.milestone-year {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.milestone-item h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.milestone-item p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Legacy Block */

.legacy-highlight {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.legacy-highlight h3 {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.legacy-highlight p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.9;
}

.legacy-number {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.legacy-number span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .roadmap-line {
        display: none;
    }

    .milestone-item {
        background: #fff;
        padding: 25px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }

    .legacy-highlight {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .legacy-number {
        margin-top: 25px;
    }
}

.community-message-section {
    background: #fff;
}

.community-letter {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 45px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.community-letter:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.community-letter::before {
    content: "❝";
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 30px;
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.08);
    line-height: 1;
}

.letter-label {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.community-letter h3 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.community-letter blockquote {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 2;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--elegant-gold);
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.letter-sign {
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}

.letter-sign strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.letter-sign span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .community-letter {
        padding: 30px;
    }
}

section.philosophy-section {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue-light);
}

.recognition-table-wrapper {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.recognition-table thead {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
}

.recognition-table thead th {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 22px 25px;
    border: none;
}

.recognition-table tbody td {
    padding: 25px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.recognition-table tbody tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}

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

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

.accreditation-info img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #fff;
}

.accreditation-info h6 {
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.accreditation-info span {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.status-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.status-badge::before {
    content: "";
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #22c55e;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .recognition-table {
        min-width: 850px;
    }

    .recognition-table-wrapper {
        overflow-x: auto;
    }
}

.aicte-wrapper {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 60px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}

.aicte-logo-box {
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.aicte-logo-box img {
    max-height: 220px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.aicte-title {
    margin: 25px 0;
}

.aicte-title h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.aicte-title p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.aicte-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.9;
}

.benefit-item {
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.benefit-item1 {
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    height: 100%;
}

.approval-bar {
    margin-top: 35px;
    padding-top: 25px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-border);

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

.approval-bar h5 {
    color: #22c55e;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.approval-bar p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .aicte-wrapper {
        padding: 35px;
    }

    .approval-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

.recognition-panel {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 35px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.recognition-panel:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.recognition-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.recognition-logo {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--gray-light);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.recognition-logo img {
    max-width: 55px;
    max-height: 55px;
}

.recognition-badge {
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
    color: #22c55e;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.recognition-year {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--deep-red);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.recognition-panel h3 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.recognition-panel p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.recognition-footer {
    margin-top: 25px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.trust-statement {
    margin-top: 50px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px;
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    border-radius: 24px;
}

.trust-statement h4 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.trust-statement p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: auto;
}

.student-benefits {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 90px 0;
}

/* TIMELINE WRAPPER */
.benefit-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
}

/* CENTER LINE */
.benefit-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 18px;
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--deep-red);
}

/* ITEM */
.benefit-item {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    padding-left: 60px;
}

/* DOT */
.dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 10px;
    top: 6px;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    background: var(--deep-red);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--deep-red-light);
}

/* CONTENT */
.content {
    background: #fff;
}

.content h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.content p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 750px;
}

/* LABEL */
.content span {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* HOVER (SUBTLE PROFESSIONAL LIFT) */
.benefit-item:hover .dot {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.benefit-item:hover .content h3 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .benefit-item {
        padding-left: 50px;
    }

    .benefit-timeline::before {
        left: 12px;
    }

    .dot {
        left: 4px;
    }
}

.quality-box {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
}

.quality-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.quality-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.quality-list li {
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}

.quality-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.quality-list strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.quality-list span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.approval-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.approval-number {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    min-width: 55px;

    background: var(--deep-red-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);

    border-radius: 50%;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    font-weight: 700;
}

.approval-item h5 {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.approval-item p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.compliance-box {
    margin-top: 40px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px 40px;
}

.compliance-box h4 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.compliance-box p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.verify-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.verify-btn:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .quality-box {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .compliance-box {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .verify-btn {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
}

.academic-partners-section {
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
}

.partner-panel {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.partner-panel:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.partner-header {
    padding: 30px;
    background: var(--deep-red-soft);

    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.partner-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.partner-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.partner-header p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.partner-logo {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 20px;

    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary-blue);

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.partner-content {
    padding: 30px;
}

.partner-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.partner-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.partner-features li {
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.partner-features li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.partner-features li::before {
    content: "✓";
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-right: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.partner-advantage-box {
    background: var(--deep-red-soft);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.partner-advantage-label {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.partner-advantage-box h4 {
    margin: 15px 0;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.partner-advantage-box p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Benefits */

.partner-benefit-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}

.partner-benefit-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.partner-benefit-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--elegant-gold);
    min-width: 80px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.partner-benefit-content h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.partner-benefit-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.partner-benefit-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Bottom Cards */

.partner-highlight-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.partner-highlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.partner-highlight-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.partner-highlight-card p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .partner-benefit-row {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .partner-benefit-number {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        min-width: 60px;
    }
}

.partnership-benefits-section {
    background: #fff;
}

/* Base Styles */
.home-section {
    background-color: #0a1a3a;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 400px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

/* Overlay Styles */
.hero-overlay-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(10, 26, 58, 0.9) 0%,
        rgba(10, 26, 58, 0.7) 50%,
        rgba(10, 26, 58, 0.4) 100%
    );
}

.hero-content-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    align-content: center;
}

/* Text Content Styles */
.hero-text-content {
    flex: 1;
    color: white;
    animation: fadeInLeft 0.8s ease-out;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-title::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b35, #ff4d1a);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    opacity: 0.95;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b35, #ff4d1a);
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.3);
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.4);
    color: white;
}

/* Logo Styles */
.hero-logo-wrapper {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    animation: fadeInRight 0.8s ease-out;
}

.hero-logo-img {
    max-width: 400px;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeInLeft {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================ */

/* Large Devices (1200px and down) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hero-logo-img {
        max-width: 350px;
    }

    .hero-content-wrapper {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Tablet Devices (992px and down) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-image {
        height: 450px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin: 1rem 0;
    }

    .hero-logo-img {
        max-width: 280px;
    }

    .hero-content-wrapper {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        padding: 10px 25px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* Medium Devices (768px and down) - Tablet Portrait */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-image {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 600px;
        object-fit: cover;
    }

    .hero-content-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }

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

    .hero-title::after {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 80px;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin: 1rem auto;
        max-width: 90%;
    }

    .hero-logo-wrapper {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-logo-img {
        max-width: 250px;
        height: auto;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        padding: 10px 25px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* Small Devices (576px and down) - Mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-image-wrapper {
        min-height: 500px;
    }

    .hero-image {
        min-height: 500px;
        height: auto;
        object-position: 70% center;
    }

    .hero-content-wrapper {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .hero-title::after {
        bottom: -8px;
        width: 60px;
        height: 2px;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin: 0.75rem auto;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .hero-logo-img {
        max-width: 200px;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        padding: 8px 20px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
}

/* Extra Small Devices (375px and down) */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .hero-logo-img {
        max-width: 160px;
    }

    .hero-content-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 1rem;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* Landscape Mode for Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) and (orientation: landscape) {
    .hero-image {
        min-height: 100vh;
        height: auto;
    }

    .hero-content-wrapper {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
        text-align: left;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

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

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-title::after {
        left: 0;
        transform: none;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        margin: 0.5rem 0;
    }

    .hero-logo-img {
        max-width: 150px;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        padding: 6px 15px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* High Resolution Screens */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .hero-logo-img {
        max-width: 450px;
    }
}

/* Accessibility - Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-text-content,
    .hero-logo-wrapper {
        animation: none;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        transition: none;
    }
}

/* Base Styles */
.home-section {
    background-color: #0a1a3a;
    /* Dark blue */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 500px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-image {
    height: none;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-content-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    gap: 2rem;
}

/* Text Content */
.hero-text-content {
    flex: 1;
    color: white;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-highlight {
    color: #ff6b35;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-highlight::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b35, transparent);
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b35, #ff4d1a);
    color: white;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.3);
}

.hero-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.4);
    color: white;
}

/* Right Image */
.hero-image-right {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    margin-right: 2rem;
}

.hero-image-right img {
    max-width: 350px;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
}

.hero-text-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-badge {
    background: rgba(199, 162, 82, 0.15);
    color: var(--elegant-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.hero-title {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.commitment-section {
    position: relative;
}

.commitment-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 22px;
    padding: 28px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.commitment-item:hover {
    padding-left: 38px;
}

.commitment-count {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.12);
    min-width: 70px;
}

.commitment-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.commitment-item p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.commitment-quote {
    margin-top: 80px;
    padding: 55px;
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    border-radius: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.commitment-quote::before {
    content: "❝";
    position: absolute;
    left: 40px;
    top: 20px;
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.12);
}

.commitment-label {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--deep-red);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.commitment-quote blockquote {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: auto;
}

.commitment-quote h6 {
    margin-top: 25px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .commitment-item {
        padding: 20px 0;
    }

    .commitment-item:hover {
        padding-left: 10px;
    }

    .commitment-count {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        min-width: 50px;
    }

    .commitment-quote {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }

    .commitment-quote blockquote {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .commitment-quote::before {
        left: 15px;
        top: 10px;
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }
}

.values-manifesto {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 45px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    height: 100%;
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
}

.values-label {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.values-manifesto h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.values-manifesto p {
    line-height: 1.9;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.values-keywords {
    margin-top: 35px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.values-keywords span {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.value-principle {
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}

.value-principle:first-child {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.value-principle:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.value-principle h4 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.value-principle p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.9;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .values-manifesto {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        padding: 35px;
    }

    .values-manifesto h3 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }
}

.award-journey {
    position: relative;
}

.award-journey::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--gray-border);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.award-journey-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 90px;
}

.award-journey-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.award-journey-item::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    border: 4px solid #fff;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-blue);
    z-index: 2;
}

.award-journey-image {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.award-journey-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 360px;
    object-fit: fill;
    transition: 0.5s;
}

.award-journey-image2 img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 360px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: 0.5s;
}

.award-journey-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.award-journey-content {
    padding: 40px;
}

.award-year {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.award-journey-content h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.award-journey-content h6 {
    color: var(--deep-red);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.award-journey-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .award-journey::before {
        left: 25px;
    }

    .award-journey-item::after {
        left: 25px;
        top: 35px;
    }

    .award-journey-content {
        padding: 30px 0 0 60px;
    }

    .award-journey-image {
        margin-left: 60px;
    }

    .award-journey-image img {
        height: 260px;
    }
}

.institutional-wrapper {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.institutional-left {
    background: #fafafa;
    height: 100%;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}

.institutional-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 35px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--deep-red);
}

.institutional-item span {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--deep-red);
    min-width: 55px;
}

.institutional-item h5 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.institutional-item p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.institutional-right {
    padding: 50px;
}

.mini-heading {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.institutional-right h3 {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.institutional-right > p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.institutional-highlight {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--elegant-gold);
    padding-left: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.institutional-highlight h4 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.institutional-highlight p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.9;
}

.quality-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.quality-box {
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 25px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.quality-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.quality-box h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.quality-box p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.institution-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.stat-block {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 35px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #fff;
}

.stat-block h2 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-block span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .institutional-left {
        border-right: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    }

    .institutional-right {
        padding: 35px;
    }

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

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

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .institutional-item {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .institution-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.institutional-excellence-sec {
    background: var(--gray-light);
}

.advisor-panel {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.advisor-image {
    height: 100%;
}

.advisor-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.advisor-panel .col-lg-7 {
    padding: 60px;
}

.advisor-small-title {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.advisor-panel h3 {
    margin: 18px 0 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.advisor-panel p {
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.advisor-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.advisor-pillars div {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--deep-red);
    padding-left: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.advisor-metrics {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    margin-top: 45px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.metric {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 35px 20px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}

.metric:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.metric h2 {
    color: var(--deep-red);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.metric span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .advisor-panel .col-lg-7 {
        padding: 35px;
    }

    .advisor-image img {
        height: 350px;
    }

    .advisor-pillars {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

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

    .metric {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    }

    .metric:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
}

.board-advisors {
    background: var(--gray-light);
}

.advisor-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 35px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.advisor-category {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.advisor-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
}

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

.advisor-icon {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 30px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.advisor-icon.red {
    background: var(--deep-red-soft);
    color: var(--deep-red);
}

.advisor-icon.gold {
    background: var(--elegant-gold-light);
    color: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
}

.advisor-item h5,
.international-card h5 {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.advisor-item span,
.international-card span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.advisor-item p,
.international-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.international-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 35px 20px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}

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

.international-card .advisor-icon {
    margin: auto auto 18px;
}

.stat-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #f8f9fb);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.stat-card:hover span {
    color: #fff;
}

.stat-card h2 {
    color: var(--elegant-gold);
    font-size: 46px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* .stat-card span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
} */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .advisor-card {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .advisor-item {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .advisor-icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
}

/* ----- filter bar (compact) ----- */
#categoryFilterBar {
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
}

.category-filter-btn {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 1.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 40px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: #f2f5fa;
    border-color: #e2e7ef;
}

.category-filter-btn i {
    margin-right: 0.3rem;
}

.category-filter-btn.active,
.category-filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-blue) !important;
}

.category-filter-btn.active i,
.category-filter-btn:hover i {
    color: #fff;
}

.category-filter-btn.btn-outline-primary {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: #cdd6e4;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.category-filter-btn.btn-outline-primary.active,
.category-filter-btn.btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-blue) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* override btn-primary for "All" active */
.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.btn-primary.active,
.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
}

/* ----- committee card (compact) ----- */
.committee-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem 1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.06);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.committee-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -10px rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.12);
}

.card-header-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.card-header-icon i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    padding: 0.4rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    width: 2.2rem;
    height: 2.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.committee-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.category-badge {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: var(--gray-light);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border: 1px solid #e9edf2;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.category-badge.academic {
    background: #e4edfb;
    color: #004e9e;
    border-color: #b8cef0;
}

.category-badge.student-affairs {
    background: #fdeff1;
    color: #b11a28;
    border-color: #f5cdd2;
}

.category-badge.administrative {
    background: #f0f3f8;
    color: #3d5a78;
    border-color: #d4dce8;
}

.category-badge.cultural-sports {
    background: #fcf3e0;
    color: #9e7d3e;
    border-color: #f0dfbf;
}

.member-list {
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
}

.member-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    background: #f7f9fc;
    padding: 0.1rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border: 1px solid #edf1f6;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.member-tag .desig {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-right: 0.2rem;
}

.member-tag .desig-incharge {
    color: #b11a28;
}

.member-tag .desig-sub {
    color: #9e7d3e;
}

/* pagination */
.pagination .page-item .page-link {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin: 0 3px;
    border: 1px solid #e9edf2;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
}

.pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

/* quick stats */
.stat-circle {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--primary-blue-dark)
    );
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.12);
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .section-heading {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .committee-card {
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .member-tag {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
}

/* filter bar (compact) */
#categoryFilterBar {
    gap: 0.4rem !important;
}

.category-filter-btn {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 1rem !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 40px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    background: #f2f5fa;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border-color: #e2e7ef;
}

.category-filter-btn i {
    margin-right: 0.3rem;
}

.category-filter-btn.active,
.category-filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-blue) !important;
}

.category-filter-btn.active i,
.category-filter-btn:hover i {
    color: #fff;
}

.category-filter-btn.btn-outline-primary {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: #cdd6e4;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.category-filter-btn.btn-outline-primary.active,
.category-filter-btn.btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-blue) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.btn-primary.active,
.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
}

/* ----- committee card (compact) ----- */
.committee-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1rem 1rem 0.8rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.06);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.committee-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.1);
}

.card-header-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.card-header-icon i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    padding: 0.3rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    width: 1.9rem;
    height: 1.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.committee-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.category-badge {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: var(--gray-light);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border: 1px solid #e9edf2;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.category-badge.academic {
    background: #e4edfb;
    color: #004e9e;
    border-color: #b8cef0;
}

.category-badge.student-affairs {
    background: #fdeff1;
    color: #b11a28;
    border-color: #f5cdd2;
}

.category-badge.administrative {
    background: #f0f3f8;
    color: #3d5a78;
    border-color: #d4dce8;
}

.category-badge.cultural-sports {
    background: #fcf3e0;
    color: #9e7d3e;
    border-color: #f0dfbf;
}

.member-list {
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
}

.member-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    background: #f7f9fc;
    padding: 0.05rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border: 1px solid #edf1f6;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.member-tag .desig {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-right: 0.2rem;
}

.member-tag .desig-incharge {
    color: #b11a28;
}

.member-tag .desig-sub {
    color: #9e7d3e;
}

.see-more-link {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
}

.see-more-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* pagination */
.pagination .page-item .page-link {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin: 0 2px;
    border: 1px solid #e9edf2;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
}

.pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

/* stat circle */
.stat-circle {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        145deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--primary-blue-dark)
    );
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.1);
}

/* ----- MODAL (custom, minimal) ----- */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.modal-box {
    background: #fff;
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 92%;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 1.8rem 1.8rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transform: scale(0.96);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-box {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-box .modal-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.modal-box .modal-header h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0;
}

.modal-box .modal-header .close-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #8f9db0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-box .modal-header .close-btn:hover {
    color: #1e2a3e;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-member-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f3f8;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.modal-member-item .desig {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.modal-member-item .desig-incharge {
    color: #b11a28;
}

.modal-member-item .desig-sub {
    color: #9e7d3e;
}

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

.modal-category {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: #f0f3f8;
    padding: 0.1rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .section-heading {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .committee-card {
        padding: 0.8rem;
    }

    .modal-box {
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }
}

.report-block {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}

.icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
}

.mini-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.mini-item {
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.mini-item span {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.accordion-box {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}

/* accordion */
.acc-item {
    background: var(--gray-light);
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.acc-item summary {
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.acc-item p {
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.partner-premium {
    background: #fff;
}

/* MAIN CARD */
.partner-main {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #fff;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.partner-main:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* decorative glow */
.partner-main::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* TAG */
.partner-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--elegant-gold);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* TOP HEADER */
.partner-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.partner-top h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.partner-top small {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ICON */
.partner-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* PARAGRAPH */
.partner-main p {
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* CHIPS */
.partner-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.partner-chips span {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.partner-chips span:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* GLASS CARDS */
.glass-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.glass-card i {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.glass-card h6 {
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.glass-card p {
    margin: 2px 0 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.global-partnerships {
    background: var(--elegant-gold-light);
}

/* MAIN CARD */
.global-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}

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

/* ICON */
.icon-box {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.icon-box i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* TEXT */
.global-card h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.global-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* STEP NUMBER */
.step {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 15px;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.learning-flexibility {
    background: #fff;
}

/* MAIN CARD */
.learning-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

/* HEADER */
.card-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* ICON */
.icon-box {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.icon-box i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* TITLE */
.learning-card h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* STEP NUMBER */
.step {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 18px;
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* TEXT */
.learning-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* TAGS */
.tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.tags span {
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.tags span:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.legacy-modern {
    background: var(--gray-light);
}

/* FLOW WRAPPER */
.legacy-flow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ITEM */
.legacy-item {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 250px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 25px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.legacy-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ICON */
.legacy-icon {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    margin: 0 auto 12px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.legacy-icon i {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

/* TEXT */
.legacy-item h3 {
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.legacy-item h6 {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.legacy-item p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* CONNECTING LINE */
.line {
    flex: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--elegant-gold)
    );
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* STORY SECTION */
.legacy-story {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--gray-light));
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}

.legacy-story h5 {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.legacy-story p {
    margin-top: 10px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.philosophy-section {
    background: #fff;
}

/* LEFT LIST */
.philosophy-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

/* ITEM */
.philosophy-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.philosophy-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* NUMBER BLOCK */
.ph-num {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    min-width: 45px;
}

/* CONTENT */
.ph-content h5 {
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.ph-content p {
    margin: 6px 0 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* RIGHT PANEL */
.philosophy-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--gray-light));
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    height: 100%;
}

.philosophy-highlight i {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.philosophy-highlight h4 {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.philosophy-highlight p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* LIST */
.philosophy-highlight ul {
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.philosophy-highlight li {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.banner-frame span {
    color: #fff;
}

.banner-frame {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    top: 75px;
    padding: 20px;
}

.banner-frame h4 {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #fff;
}

.banner-frame p {
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Dropdown wrapper */
.custom-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

/* Dropdown menu */
.custom-dropdown-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 1000;
    animation: fadeIn 0.25s ease-in-out;
}

/* Show on hover */
.custom-dropdown:hover .custom-dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
}

/* Dropdown items */
.custom-dropdown-menu .dropdown-item {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

/* Hover effect */
.custom-dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding-left: 25px;
}

/* Left accent line effect */
.custom-dropdown-menu .dropdown-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 10px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 0%;
    background: var(--elegant-gold);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.custom-dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:hover::before {
    height: 60%;
}

/* Smooth fade animation */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.academic-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-evenly;
    margin: 14px 0;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.academic-stats span {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.academic-stats small {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.academic-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.btn-outline-glow {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--elegant-gold);
    color: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-outline-glow:hover {
    background: var(--elegant-gold);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary-glow {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--primary-blue-dark)
    );
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.25);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-primary-glow:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.admission-overview-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 50px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.admission-box {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 18px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    background: #fff;
}

.admission-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.admission-number {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.admission-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.admission-box small {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.journey-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.journey-step {
    text-align: center;
}

.journey-step span {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: auto;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
}

.journey-step.active span {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

.journey-step h6 {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .journey-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .admission-overview-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }
}

.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

.process-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

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

.process-card span {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin: auto auto 18px;
}

.process-card h5 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.process-card::after {
    content: "➜";
    position: absolute;
    right: -24px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--elegant-gold);
}

.process-card:nth-child(4)::after,
.process-card:last-child::after {
    display: none;
}

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

    .process-card::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

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

/* pathway card */
.pathway-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.04);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}

.pathway-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.06);
}

.pathway-card .card-header-custom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-blue-light);
}

.pathway-card .card-header-custom h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0;
}

.pathway-card .card-header-custom .badge-count {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 0.05rem 0.7rem;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.pathway-card .card-header-custom .badge-count.gold {
    background: var(--elegant-gold);
}

.pathway-card .card-header-custom .badge-count.red {
    background: var(--deep-red);
}

/* step items */
.step-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem;
    background: #fafcff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #f0f3fa;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.step-item:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    border-color: #d0ddef;
}

.step-num {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-item .step-icon {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    width: 28px;
    text-align: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-item .step-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.step-item .step-info .step-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.step-item .step-info .step-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.step-item .step-tag {
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    padding: 0.05rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-item .step-tag.gold {
    background: var(--elegant-gold-light);
    color: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
}

.step-item .step-tag.red {
    background: var(--deep-red-soft);
    color: var(--deep-red);
}

/* gold accent card */
.pathway-card.gold-accent .card-header-custom {
    border-bottom-color: var(--elegant-gold);
}

.pathway-card.gold-accent .step-num {
    background: var(--elegant-gold-light);
    color: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
}

.pathway-card.gold-accent .step-item .step-icon {
    color: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
}

.pathway-card.gold-accent .step-item:hover {
    background: var(--elegant-gold-light);
    border-color: #f0e3cc;
}

.info-note {
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem;
    background: var(--elegant-gold-light);
    border-radius: 10px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--elegant-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.info-note i {
    color: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.info-note span {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sop-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .step-item {
        padding: 0.3rem 0.5rem;
    }

    .step-item .step-info .step-title {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .step-item .step-info .step-desc {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }

    .step-num {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }

    .step-item .step-icon {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        width: 24px;
    }
}

/* eligibility cards */
.eligibility-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.04);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

.eligibility-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.eligibility-card .icon-circle {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.eligibility-card .icon-circle.gold {
    background: var(--elegant-gold-light);
    color: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
}

.eligibility-card .icon-circle.red {
    background: var(--deep-red-soft);
    color: var(--deep-red);
}

.eligibility-card h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.eligibility-card .value {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.eligibility-card .value.gold {
    color: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
}

.eligibility-card .value.red {
    color: var(--deep-red);
}

.eligibility-card p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* document list */
.doc-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
    background: #fafcff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #f0f3fa;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.doc-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.doc-item:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    border-color: #d0ddef;
}

.doc-item .doc-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.doc-item .doc-icon.gold {
    background: var(--elegant-gold-light);
    color: var(--elegant-gold-dark);
}

.doc-item .doc-icon.red {
    background: var(--deep-red-soft);
    color: var(--deep-red);
}

.doc-item .doc-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    flex: 1;
}

.doc-item .doc-check {
    color: #22c55e;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* instruction list */
.instruction-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f3fa;
}

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

.instruction-item i {
    color: var(--deep-red);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.instruction-item span {
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* contact card */
.contact-card {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--primary-blue-dark)
    );
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.contact-card h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.contact-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-card .contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.contact-card .contact-item i {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .eligibility-card {
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .doc-item {
        padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    }
}

/*==============================
        PAYMENT SECTION
==============================*/

/* Card */

.payment-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.payment-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--elegant-gold);
}

.payment-icon {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.payment-card h4 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.payment-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.payment-card ul {
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.payment-card ul li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.payment-card ul li i {
    color: var(--deep-red);
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.dd-box {
    background: var(--gray-light);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--deep-red);
}

.dd-box strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.dd-box span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.bank-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.bank-btn:hover {
    background: var(--deep-red);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Bottom */

.payment-contact {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.payment-contact h4 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.payment-contact p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.contact-payment-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--elegant-gold),
        var(--elegant-gold-dark)
    );
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 34px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-payment-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(199, 162, 82, 0.35);
}

/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .payment-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .payment-contact {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .payment-section {
        padding: 70px 0 !important;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .payment-card {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .payment-contact {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }
}

/*===============================
    PAYMENT PROCESS ALT
================================*/

.payment-process-alt {
    position: relative;
}

.process-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
}

.process-wrapper::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--elegant-gold),
        var(--deep-red)
    );
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.process-item {
    width: 50%;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.process-item.left {
    padding-right: 60px;
}

.process-item.right {
    margin-left: 50%;
    padding-left: 60px;
}

.process-content {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative;
    transition: 0.35s;
}

.process-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.process-count {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 25px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.08);
}

.process-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.process-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.process-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Timeline Dot */

.process-item::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 45px;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    background: var(--elegant-gold);
    border: 5px solid #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(199, 162, 82, 0.25);
}

.process-item.left::after {
    right: -11px;
}

.process-item.right::after {
    left: -11px;
}

/* Mobile */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .process-wrapper::before {
        left: 25px;
    }

    .process-item,
    .process-item.right {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
        padding-left: 70px;
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .process-item::after,
    .process-item.left::after,
    .process-item.right::after {
        left: 14px;
    }
}

/*==================================
        FINANCE SECTION
===================================*/

.finance-section {
    background: #fff;
}

.finance-heading {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.finance-step {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--gray-border);
}

.finance-step:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.finance-number {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.finance-content h5 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.finance-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Loan Card */

.loan-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f7f9fc);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--elegant-gold);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.loan-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.05);
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
}

.loan-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--primary-blue-dark)
    );
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.loan-card h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.loan-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.bank-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.bank-list span {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.bank-list span:hover {
    background: var(--deep-red);
    color: #fff;
}

.loan-footer {
    margin-top: 25px;
    background: var(--elegant-gold-light);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--elegant-gold);
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.loan-footer i {
    color: var(--deep-red);
    margin-right: 8px;
}

/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .loan-card {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .finance-step {
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .finance-number {
        width: 55px;
        height: 55px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .loan-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .bank-list {
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .bank-list span {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/*=================================
      PAYMENT GUIDELINES
==================================*/

.payment-guidelines-section {
    position: relative;
}

/* Left Panel */

.guideline-wrapper {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);

    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);

    border-radius: 24px;

    padding: 45px;

    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.guide-item {
    display: flex;

    gap: 25px;

    align-items: flex-start;

    padding-bottom: 28px;

    margin-bottom: 28px;

    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
}

.guide-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;

    padding-bottom: 0;

    border: none;
}

.guide-icon {
    width: 70px;

    height: 70px;

    border-radius: 18px;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    color: #fff;

    font-size: 26px;

    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.guide-item h5 {
    font-weight: 700;

    color: var(--text-dark);

    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.guide-item p {
    color: var(--text-muted);

    line-height: 1.8;

    margin: 0;
}

/* Right Card */

.support-card {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--primary-blue-dark)
    );

    color: #fff;

    border-radius: 24px;

    padding: 40px 35px;

    text-align: center;

    position: sticky;

    top: 100px;

    overflow: hidden;
}

.support-card::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 180px;

    height: 180px;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

    border-radius: 50%;

    right: -60px;

    top: -60px;
}

.support-icon {
    width: 85px;

    height: 85px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    margin: auto;

    margin-bottom: 25px;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: center;

    font-size: 34px;
}

.support-card h4 {
    font-weight: 700;

    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.support-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);

    line-height: 1.8;
}

.support-info {
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.support-info div {
    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 12px;

    margin-bottom: 18px;

    justify-content: center;

    font-weight: 500;
}

.support-info i {
    color: var(--elegant-gold);

    width: 22px;
}

.support-btn {
    display: inline-block;

    padding: 14px 34px;

    background: #fff;

    color: var(--primary-blue);

    border-radius: 50px;

    font-weight: 700;

    transition: 0.35s;
}

.support-btn:hover {
    background: var(--elegant-gold);

    color: #fff;
}

/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .support-card {
        position: relative;

        top: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .guideline-wrapper {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .guide-item {
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .guide-icon {
        width: 60px;

        height: 60px;

        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .support-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }
}

/*==================================
        CONTACT CONNECT
==================================*/

.contact-connect-section {
    background: var(--gray-light);
}

.contact-wrapper {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 60px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-wrapper::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.05);
    top: -130px;
    right: -120px;
}

.contact-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.contact-main-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 15px 35px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--primary-blue-dark)
    );
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.35s;
}

.contact-main-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-red), var(--deep-red-dark));
    color: #fff;
}

/* Cards */

.contact-box {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: 0.35s;
    height: 100%;
}

.contact-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-box-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin: auto auto 25px;
}

.contact-box h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-box span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.contact-box small {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: var(--deep-red);
}

.contact-box a {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    word-break: break-word;
}

/* WhatsApp */

.whatsapp-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #1fb856);
    border-radius: 22px;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 35px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.whatsapp-icon {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 34px;
}

.whatsapp-box h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.whatsapp-box p {
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.whatsapp-btn {
    background: #fff;
    color: #25d366;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
    color: #25d366;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .contact-wrapper {
        padding: 40px;
    }

    .contact-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .whatsapp-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .contact-wrapper {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }

    .contact-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .contact-box {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .whatsapp-box {
        padding: 30px;
    }
}

/*==================================
        VISIT CAMPUS
==================================*/

.visit-campus-section {
    background: #fff;
}

.visit-campus-wrapper {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.visit-left {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--primary-blue-dark)
    );
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 45px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.visit-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    width: max-content;
}

.visit-left h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.visit-left p {
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.visit-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    width: max-content;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.visit-btn:hover {
    background: var(--elegant-gold);
    color: #fff;
}

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

.visit-item {
    padding: 40px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.visit-item:nth-child(2),
.visit-item:nth-child(4) {
    border-right: none;
}

.visit-item:nth-child(3),
.visit-item:nth-child(4) {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.visit-item:hover {
    background: var(--gray-light);
}

.visit-icon {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.visit-item h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.visit-item p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.visit-item strong {
    color: var(--deep-red);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .visit-left {
        padding: 45px 35px;
    }

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

    .visit-item {
        border-right: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-border) !important;
    }

    .visit-item:last-child {
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .visit-left {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }

    .visit-left h3 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .visit-item {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .visit-icon {
        width: 55px;
        height: 55px;
        font-size: 20px;
    }
}

/*==============================
        FAQ SECTION
===============================*/

.faq-info {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
}

.faq-info p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 25px 0;
}

.faq-contact {
    margin-top: 35px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.faq-contact i {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-contact h5 {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.faq-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    background: var(--deep-red);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 40px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.faq-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Accordion */

.custom-faq .accordion-item {
    border: none;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.custom-faq .accordion-button {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 22px 25px;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.custom-faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
}

.custom-faq .accordion-button::after {
    filter: brightness(0);
}

.custom-faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.custom-faq .accordion-body {
    padding: 25px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .faq-info {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .faq-contact {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/*==================================
        ENQUIRY SECTION
==================================*/

.enquiry-section {
    background: var(--gray-light);
}

.enquiry-form-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 45px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.enquiry-form-card label {
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.enquiry-form-card .form-control,
.enquiry-form-card .form-select {
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.enquiry-form-card textarea.form-control {
    height: auto;
    resize: none;
    padding-top: 15px;
}

.enquiry-form-card .form-control:focus,
.enquiry-form-card .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(0, 78, 158, 0.15);
}

.enquiry-btn {
    width: 100%;
    border: none;
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--primary-blue),
        var(--primary-blue-dark)
    );
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.enquiry-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-red), var(--deep-red-dark));
}

/* Right Card */

.why-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    height: 100%;
}

.why-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

.why-item {
    background: var(--primary-blue-light);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.why-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.why-item span {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--deep-red);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.why-item p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .enquiry-form-card,
    .why-card {
        padding: 35px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .enquiry-form-card,
    .why-card {
        padding: 25px;
    }
}

/* Heading */

.section-heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.section-heading h2 {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    font-size: 48px;
    line-height: 1.05;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #082d67;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.section-heading h2 span {
    color: #c1121f;
}

.section-heading-icon {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin: 14px 0 15px;
    color: #c7a252;
}

.section-heading-icon span {
    width: 58px;
    height: 1px;
    background: #c7a252;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-heading p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #4f6077;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .section-heading h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-heading h2 {
        font-size: 38px;
    }

    .section-heading p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}