:root {
    --primary: #0d47a1;
    --primary-dark: #082e6e;
    --primary-mid: #1565c0;
    --accent: #fbc02d;
    --accent-dark: #f9a825;
    --accent-light: #fff8e1;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --off-white: #f8f9ff;
    --light-gray: #f0f4f8;
    --text-dark: #0d1b2a;
    --text-mid: #3d4f6e;
    --text-muted: #7a8ba6;
    --border-col: #dce8f7;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(13,71,161,.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 6px 30px rgba(13,71,161,.13);
    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 50px rgba(13,71,161,.18);
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 22px;
    --transition: .32s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    --font-head: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

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

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
}

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

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

.section-pad {
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.section-pad-sm {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.9rem);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.eyebrow::before, .eyebrow::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    width: 24px;
    background: var(--accent);
}

.btn-primary-solid {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .9rem;
    padding: 13px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(13,71,161,.3);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-primary-solid:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(13,71,161,.38);
}

.btn-accent-solid {
    background: #212773;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .9rem;
    padding: 13px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    /* box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(251,192,45,.4); */
    transition: all var(--transition);
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-accent-solid:hover {
    background: var(--accent-dark);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .9rem;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    display: inline-block;
}

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

/* TOP HEADER */
#topHeader {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #212773 0%, #212773 100%);
    padding: 9px 0;
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}

#topHeader a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    font-weight: 500;
}

#topHeader a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.top-helpdesk {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.top-helpdesk i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.top-right-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.top-right-links .top-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.btn-admission-top {
    background: #FF9933;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 9px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: .78rem;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

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

/* NAVBAR */
#mainNavbar {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(13,71,161,.12);
    padding: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}

#mainNavbar.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(13,71,161,.18);
    border-bottom-color: var(--accent);
}

.navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* gap: 12px; */
    /* padding: 8px 0; */
}

.brand-logo-img {
    /* width: 58px; */
    height: 68px;
    /* border-radius: 50%; */
    overflow: hidden;
    /* flex-shrink: 0; */
    /* border: 3px solid var(--accent); */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13,71,161,.25);
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 30%, var(--accent) 100%); */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.brand-logo-img img {
    /* width: 100%; */
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    /* border-radius: 50%; */
}

.brand-logo-fallback {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.brand-text-main {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-text-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .65rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .83rem;
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
    padding: 27px 11px 14px !important;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 9px;
    left: 11px;
    right: 11px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.nav-item.dropdown > .nav-link.dropdown-toggle::after {
    display: none;
}

.nav-item.dropdown > .nav-link.dropdown-toggle .dd-arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(251,192,45,.5);
    margin-left: 5px;
    font-size: .6rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover > .nav-link .dd-arrow, .nav-item.dropdown.show > .nav-link .dd-arrow {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(13,71,161,.18);
    padding: 12px 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
    animation: dropFade .2s ease;
}

@keyframes dropFade {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.dropdown-item {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .84rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    padding: 9px 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-item .di-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent-light),transparent);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 26px;
}

.dropdown-item:hover .di-icon {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.navbar-toggler {
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    background: transparent;
    transition: all .2s;
}

.navbar-toggler:hover {
    background: var(--accent-light);
}

.navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
}

/* OFFCANVAS */
.offcanvas-sidebar {
    width: 300px !important;
}

.offcanvas-header-custom {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
    padding: 20px 20px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.offcanvas-logo-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.offcanvas-logo-img {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2.5px solid var(--accent);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.offcanvas-logo-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.offcanvas-logo-txt .ot-name {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.offcanvas-logo-txt .ot-sub {
    font-size: .62rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .07em;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.offcanvas-close-btn {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    color: var(--white);
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .2s;
    font-size: .9rem;
}

.offcanvas-close-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}

.offcanvas-body-custom {
    padding: 0;
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: calc(100% - 90px);
}

.sidebar-nav {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 16px 0;
}

.sidebar-nav-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-col);
}

.sidebar-nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 13px 22px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: all .2s;
}

.sidebar-nav-link:hover {
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 28px;
}

.sidebar-nav-link .snl-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .78rem;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.sidebar-dropdown-toggle .snl-arrow {
    font-size: .7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: transform .2s;
}

.sidebar-dropdown-toggle.open .snl-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.sidebar-submenu {
    display: none;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-col);
}

.sidebar-submenu.open {
    display: block;
}

.sidebar-submenu a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 24px 10px 36px;
    font-size: .83rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    transition: all .2s;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-col);
}

.sidebar-submenu a:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.sidebar-submenu a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(13,71,161,.05);
    padding-left: 42px;
}

.sidebar-submenu a i {
    font-size: .7rem;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.sidebar-cta-area {
    padding: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-col);
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.sidebar-cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sidebar-btn-apply {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .9rem;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all .2s;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(251,192,45,.4);
}

.sidebar-btn-apply:hover {
    background: var(--accent-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.sidebar-btn-contact {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .9rem;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all .2s;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13,71,161,.3);
}

.sidebar-btn-contact:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.sidebar-social {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sidebar-social a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-col);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .9rem;
    transition: all .2s;
}

.sidebar-social a:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* TICKER */
#announcementBar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-mid) 100%);
    padding: 11px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.ticker-label {
    background: #FF9933;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .78rem;
    /* letter-spacing: .1em; */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 0 50px 50px 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-track-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    flex: 1;
}

.ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: tickerScroll 35s linear infinite;
}

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

@keyframes tickerScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.ticker-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0 36px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.ticker-item i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: .75rem;
}

.ticker-sep {
    color: var(--accent);
    opacity: .6;
    margin: 0 4px;
}

/* HERO */
#hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 55%, #1976d2 100%);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(251,192,45,.12) 0%, transparent 50%), radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 0%, transparent 40%);
}

.hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #FF9933;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-eyebrow span {
    display: block;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.08;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

.hero-title .accent-word {
    color: #FF9933;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stat-chip {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero-stat-chip .num {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent);
    line-height: 1;
}

.hero-stat-chip .lbl {
    font-size: .72rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
}

.hero-img-col {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-images-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    gap: 14px;
}

.hero-img-main {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 320px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    position: relative;
}

.hero-img-main img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-img-sm {
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 180px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
    border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}

.hero-img-sm img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}

.hero-img-sm:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.hero-img-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background: #FF9933;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-img-badge .big {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
}

.hero-img-badge .small {
    font-size: .65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.hero-carousel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.hero-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  height: 100%;
}
.hero-carousel-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.hero-carousel-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.hero-carousel-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hero-carousel-btn.prev { left: 12px; }
.hero-carousel-btn.next { right: 12px; }
.hero-carousel-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; gap: 6px; z-index: 10;
}
.hero-carousel-dots .dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.hero-carousel-dots .dot.active {
  background: #fff;
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ABOUT */
#about {
    background: var(--white);
}

.about-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .6s ease;
}

.about-img-wrap:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.about-overlay-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 18px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-overlay-card .oc-num {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent);
    line-height: 1;
}

.about-overlay-card .oc-lbl {
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .07em;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.value-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(251,192,45,.3);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.value-tag:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* ============================================================
       PRE-FOUNDATION / JEE & NEET SECTION — NEW
    ============================================================ */
#preFoundation {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #020c1e 0%, #041432 40%, #071a3e 70%, #0a2352 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

#preFoundation::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 800px 600px at 10% 30%, rgba(251,192,45,.07) 0%, transparent 60%), radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 600px at 90% 70%, rgba(13,71,161,.2) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.pf-grid-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: .03;
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.8) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.8) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
}

.pf-top-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(251,192,45,.2), rgba(251,192,45,.05));
    border: 1px solid rgba(251,192,45,.4);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.pf-top-badge i {
    font-size: .85rem;
}

.pf-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pf-headline .pf-accent {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.pf-sub-headline {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pf-location-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.pf-loc-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
}

.pf-loc-chip i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: .8rem;
}

/* Stream cards */
.pf-stream-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

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

.pf-stream-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    padding: 28px 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all .35s ease;
    cursor: default;
}

.pf-stream-card.jee {
    border-top: 3px solid #4fc3f7;
}

.pf-stream-card.neet {
    border-top: 3px solid #a5d6a7;
}

.pf-stream-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

.pf-stream-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pf-stream-card.jee .pf-stream-icon {
    background: rgba(79,195,247,.15);
}

.pf-stream-card.neet .pf-stream-icon {
    background: rgba(165,214,167,.15);
}

.pf-stream-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pf-stream-tag {
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pf-stream-card.jee .pf-stream-tag {
    color: #4fc3f7;
}

.pf-stream-card.neet .pf-stream-tag {
    color: #a5d6a7;
}

.pf-stream-desc {
    font-size: .86rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.pf-stream-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.pf-stream-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pf-stream-features li i {
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-size: .75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pf-stream-card.jee .pf-stream-features li i {
    color: #4fc3f7;
}

.pf-stream-card.neet .pf-stream-features li i {
    color: #a5d6a7;
}

/* Results banner */
.pf-results-banner {
    background: rgba(251,192,45,.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(251,192,45,.25);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.pf-results-icon {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pf-results-text .pf-rt-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pf-results-text .pf-rt-sub {
    font-size: .86rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.pf-results-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.pf-rs {
    text-align: center;
}

.pf-rs .num {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent);
    line-height: 1;
}

.pf-rs .lbl {
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
       JEE/NEET ACHIEVEMENT STATS — NEW
    ============================================================ */
#jeeNeetStats {
    background: #0a0f1e;
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#jeeNeetStats::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 400px at 50% 0%, rgba(13,71,161,.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.jn-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.jn-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.jn-eyebrow::before, .jn-eyebrow::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    height: 1px;
    width: 40px;
    background: var(--accent);
}

.jn-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.jn-title em {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-style: normal;
}

.jn-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

@media(max-width: 991px) {
    .jn-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media(max-width: 575px) {
    .jn-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.jn-stat-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all .4s ease;
    cursor: default;
}

.jn-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-color: rgba(251,192,45,.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}

.jn-stat-card.featured {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(251,192,45,.12), rgba(251,192,45,.04));
    border-color: rgba(251,192,45,.35);
    grid-column: span 1;
}

.jn-card-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.jn-card-tag.jee-tag {
    background: rgba(79,195,247,.15);
    color: #4fc3f7;
    border: 1px solid rgba(79,195,247,.3);
}

.jn-card-tag.neet-tag {
    background: rgba(165,214,167,.15);
    color: #81c784;
    border: 1px solid rgba(165,214,167,.3);
}

.jn-card-tag.gold-tag {
    background: rgba(251,192,45,.2);
    color: var(--accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(251,192,45,.4);
}

.jn-big-num {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.jn-stat-card.featured .jn-big-num {
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
}

.jn-num-label {
    font-size: .88rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.jn-num-year {
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
}

.jn-divider {
    width: 36px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
    margin: 12px auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.jn-rank-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #f57f17);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(251,192,45,.4);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.jn-note {
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ============================================================
       FACILITIES — Upgraded Design
    ============================================================ */
#facilities {
    position: relative;
    background-image: url('../images/facilites.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

#facilities::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(8 46 110 / 99%) 0%, rgb(13 71 161 / 69%) 60%, rgb(21 101 192 / 89%) 100%);
}

#facilities .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

#facilities .section-title {
    color: var(--white);
}

#facilities .section-sub {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}

#facilities .eyebrow {
    color: var(--accent);
}

#facilities .eyebrow::before, #facilities .eyebrow::after {
    background: var(--accent);
}

.fac-section-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin: 50px 0 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.fac-section-label::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(251,192,45,.3);
}

.facility-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.facility-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), rgba(251,192,45,.3), var(--accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

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

.facility-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    border-color: rgba(251,192,45,.4);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

.fac-icon-wrap {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    background: rgba(251,192,45,.12);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(251,192,45,.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.facility-card:hover .fac-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.fac-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.fac-desc {
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ACHIEVEMENTS */
#achievements {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071a3e 0%, #0d47a1 50%, #1565c0 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    background-image: url(../images/facilites.webp);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

#achievements::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 400px at 20% 50%, rgba(251, 192, 45, .08) 0%, #112f57ad 70%), radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 500px at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 0%, #000000ab 60%);
}

.ach-grid-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: .04;
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    position: relative;
    background-image: url(../images/facilites.webp);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

.stats-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.stats-header .ach-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.stats-header .ach-eyebrow::before, .stats-header .ach-eyebrow::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    height: 1px;
    width: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent));
}

.stats-header .ach-eyebrow::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
}

.stats-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(2rem,4vw,2.8rem);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stats-header h2 em {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-style: normal;
}

.stat-card-modern {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all .4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.stat-card-modern::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), rgba(251,192,45,.3), var(--accent));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .3s;
}

.stat-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-color: rgba(251,192,45,.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

.stat-card-modern:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.stat-icon-wrap {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin: 0 auto 22px;
    background: rgba(251,192,45,.12);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(251,192,45,.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    transition: all .3s;
}

.stat-card-modern:hover .stat-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.stat-num-modern {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.stat-label-modern {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
}

.stat-divider {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
    margin: 12px auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* WHY CHOOSE */
#whyUs {
    background: var(--white);
}

.why-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 22px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-col);
    background: var(--white);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.why-item:hover::after {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.why-item:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateX(6px);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.why-num {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 60px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.why-icon-badge {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.why-item:hover .why-icon-badge {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.why-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-desc {
    font-size: .86rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* TESTIMONIALS */
#testimonials {
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-col);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.testi-quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 28px;
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: rgba(13,71,161,.06);
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: Georgia,serif;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.testi-stars {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: .9rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.testi-text {
    font-size: .92rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.testi-avatar {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.testi-name {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testi-class {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.testi-nav-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .95rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.testi-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}
 .result-year-tab { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 30px; }
    .result-tab-btn {
      padding: 9px 24px; border-radius: 50px; border: 2px solid var(--primary);
      background: white; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.88rem;
      cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .result-tab-btn.active, .result-tab-btn:hover {
      background: var(--primary); color: white;
    }
    .podium-wrap { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .podium-item { text-align: center; }
    .podium-stand {
      background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
      border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--accent-light); font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800;
    }
    .podium-1 .podium-stand { height: 100px; width: 140px; background: linear-gradient(to top, #b8860b, #ffd700); color: white; }
    .podium-2 .podium-stand { height: 75px; width: 120px; background: linear-gradient(to top, #555, #999); color: white; }
    .podium-3 .podium-stand { height: 55px; width: 120px; background: linear-gradient(to top, #6b3a2a, #cd7f32); color: white; }
    .podium-photo {
      width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden;
      border: 3px solid var(--accent); margin: 0 auto 8px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 2rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    }
    .podium-1 .podium-photo { width: 96px; height: 96px; border-color: gold; border-width: 4px; }
    .podium-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-dark); }
    .podium-pct { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 800; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }
	
/* ============================================
   TOPPER CARDS
   ============================================ */
.topper-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.topper-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.topper-rank {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.rank-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8860b, #ffd700); }
.rank-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #808080, #c0c0c0); }
.rank-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b4513, #cd7f32); }
.rank-other { background: var(--primary); }
.topper-photo {
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.topper-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.topper-card .card-body { padding: 20px; }
.topper-card h5 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.topper-percentage {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.topper-class { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--mid-gray); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
       NEWS & EVENTS — Upgraded Design
    ============================================================ */
#newsEvents {
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.news-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    background: var(--light-gray);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.news-tab-btn {
    padding: 9px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.news-tab-btn.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13,71,161,.3);
}

.news-pane {
    display: none;
}

.news-pane.active {
    display: block;
}

.news-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-col);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--white);
}

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

.news-img-wrap {
    height: 210px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.news-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .6s ease;
}

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

.news-date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 7px 14px;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .78rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.news-date-badge .day {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.news-body {
    padding: 22px 24px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.news-cat {
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.news-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.news-desc {
    font-size: .86rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    flex: 1;
}

.btn-read-more {
    margin-top: 18px;
    font-size: .84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.btn-read-more:hover {
    color: var(--accent-dark);
    gap: 12px;
}

/* Breaking News Banner */
.news-breaking-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 18px 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.news-breaking-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(251,192,45,.08), transparent);
}

.nb-badge {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: nbPulse 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes nbPulse {
    0%,100% {
        opacity: 1
    }

    50% {
        opacity: .7
    }
}

.nb-text {
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.upcoming-scroll-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.upcoming-scroll-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    animation: upcomingScroll 22s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

.upcoming-scroll-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes upcomingScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.event-scroll-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-col);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 20px 22px;
    min-width: 280px;
    max-width: 280px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: default;
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.event-scroll-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.event-date-pill {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-mid));
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    text-align: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 56px;
}

.event-date-pill .ed-day {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
}

.event-date-pill .ed-mon {
    font-size: .65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    opacity: .85;
}

.event-cat-dot {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.event-cat-dot::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent);
}

.event-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.event-time {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.event-time i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: .72rem;
}

/* ============================================================
       PRINT MEDIA / NEWSPAPER SECTION — NEW
    ============================================================ */
#printMedia {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#printMedia::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), var(--primary), var(--accent));
}

.newspaper-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

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

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

.newspaper-card {
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-col);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    background: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}

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

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

.np-img-wrap {
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f0f0f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.np-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(20%);
    transition: all .5s ease;
}

.newspaper-card:hover .np-img-wrap img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.np-pub-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: rgba(13,71,161,.85);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.np-body {
    padding: 20px 22px;
}

.np-date {
    font-size: .74rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.np-date i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.np-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.np-excerpt {
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.np-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.np-source {
    font-size: .74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.np-source i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.np-link {
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.np-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Press Coverage Banner */
.press-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.press-banner-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.press-banner-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(251,192,45,.2);
    color: var(--accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.press-banner-text .pbt-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.press-banner-text .pbt-sub {
    font-size: .84rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.press-logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.press-logo-tag {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}

/* ============================================================
       SOCIAL MEDIA SECTION — NEW
    ============================================================ */
#socialMedia {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, #0a2060 50%, var(--primary) 100%);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#socialMedia::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 400px at 80% 30%, rgba(251,192,45,.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.social-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.social-header .sm-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.social-header .sm-eyebrow::before, .social-header .sm-eyebrow::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    height: 1px;
    width: 40px;
    background: var(--accent);
}

.social-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.6rem);
    font-weight: 900;
}

.social-header h2 em {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-style: normal;
}

.social-header p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    font-size: .96rem;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 12px auto 0;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.social-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

@media(max-width: 768px) {
    .social-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

.social-platform-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all .4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}

.social-platform-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

.social-platform-card.youtube {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,0,0,.12), rgba(255,0,0,.04));
    border-color: rgba(255,0,0,.25);
}

.social-platform-card.facebook {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24,119,242,.15), rgba(24,119,242,.04));
    border-color: rgba(24,119,242,.3);
}

.social-platform-card.instagram {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(228,64,95,.12), rgba(255,168,0,.04));
    border-color: rgba(228,64,95,.25);
}

.social-platform-card.youtube:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255,0,0,.5);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(255,0,0,.2);
}

.social-platform-card.facebook:hover {
    border-color: rgba(24,119,242,.5);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(24,119,242,.2);
}

.social-platform-card.instagram:hover {
    border-color: rgba(228,64,95,.5);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(228,64,95,.2);
}

.sp-icon-wrap {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    transition: transform .35s ease;
}

.social-platform-card:hover .sp-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-5deg);
}

.youtube .sp-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(255,0,0,.15);
    color: #ff4444;
}

.facebook .sp-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(24,119,242,.15);
    color: #4dabf7;
}

.instagram .sp-icon-wrap {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(228,64,95,.2), rgba(255,168,0,.15));
    color: #f06595;
}

.sp-platform-name {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.sp-handle {
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sp-count {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.sp-count-label {
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sp-divider {
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.sp-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 11px 26px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all .3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
}

.youtube .sp-cta-btn {
    background: #ff0000;
    color: var(--white);
}

.youtube .sp-cta-btn:hover {
    background: #cc0000;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255,0,0,.4);
}

.facebook .sp-cta-btn {
    background: #1877f2;
    color: var(--white);
}

.facebook .sp-cta-btn:hover {
    background: #0d65d9;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(24,119,242,.4);
}

.instagram .sp-cta-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e4405f, #fd5949, #fcb045);
    color: var(--white);
}

.instagram .sp-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(228,64,95,.4);
}

.sp-latest-post {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.sp-latest-label {
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.sp-latest-text {
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================================
       FAQ SECTION — NEW
    ============================================================ */
#faq {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.faq-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}

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

.faq-left-panel {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
}

.faq-icon-big {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(251,192,45,.3);
}

.faq-left-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.faq-left-sub {
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.faq-contact-cta {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 22px 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-col);
}

.fcc-title {
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.fcc-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: .84rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.fcc-item i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: .9rem;
    width: 20px;
}

.fcc-item a {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-accordion {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-col);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    background: var(--white);
}

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

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .94rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: background var(--transition);
    gap: 16px;
    user-select: none;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question {
    background: rgba(13,71,161,.04);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.faq-q-num {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-q-num {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.faq-q-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.faq-toggle {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-col);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .8rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-toggle {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 24px 22px 72px;
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

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

/* ADMISSIONS FORM */
#admissionsForm {
    background: var(--off-white);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.admission-form-wrap {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-col);
}

.admission-form-left {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
    padding: 50px 40px;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.admission-form-left::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -60px;
    top: -60px;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 50px solid rgba(251,192,45,.1);
}

.admission-form-left::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -40px;
    bottom: -40px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 40px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

.afl-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.afl-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.afl-sub {
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.afl-points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.afl-points li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: .86rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.afl-points li i {
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.afl-contact-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}

.afl-contact-row .afl-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    color: var(--accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.afl-contact-row .afl-info {
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}

.afl-contact-row .afl-val {
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.admission-form-right {
    padding: 50px 40px;
}

.form-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-section-sub {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.form-group-custom {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label-custom {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
}

.form-control-custom {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-col);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .88rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--white);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    outline: none;
}

.form-control-custom:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(13,71,161,.08);
}

.form-row-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.form-row-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

select.form-control-custom {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-mid));
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(13,71,161,.35);
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.form-submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13,71,161,.45);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
}

.form-note {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.form-note i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* HOLIDAYS */
#holidayCal {
    background: var(--off-white);
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.cal-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: start;
}

@media(max-width: 768px) {
    .cal-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.mini-cal-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-col);
}

.cal-nav {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
    padding: 20px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.cal-nav-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cal-nav-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    color: var(--white);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .85rem;
    transition: all .25s;
}

.cal-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.cal-weekdays {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7,1fr);
    background: rgba(13,71,161,.06);
}

.cal-wday {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px 0;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
}

.cal-days {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7,1fr);
    padding: 10px;
    gap: 4px;
}

.cal-day {
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: default;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    transition: all .2s;
    position: relative;
}

.cal-day.today {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cal-day.holiday {
    background: rgba(251,192,45,.2);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cal-day.holiday::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 3px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent);
}

.cal-day.festival {
    background: rgba(13,71,161,.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cal-day.festival::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 3px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.cal-day:not(.empty):hover {
    background: var(--light-gray);
}

.cal-legend {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-col);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cal-legend-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.cal-legend-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.holiday-list-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-col);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.holiday-list-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
    padding: 18px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.holiday-list-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.holiday-list-header .hl-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(251,192,45,.2);
    color: var(--accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.holiday-items {
    max-height: 420px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.holiday-items::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 4px;
}

.holiday-items::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--light-gray);
}

.holiday-items::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.holiday-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-col);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

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

.holiday-item:hover {
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.hi-date-badge {
    min-width: 52px;
    text-align: center;
}

.hi-day {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.hi-month {
    font-size: .65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
}

.hi-info {
    flex: 1;
}

.hi-name {
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.hi-type {
    font-size: .72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hi-badge {
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hi-badge.national {
    background: rgba(13,71,161,.1);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.hi-badge.festival {
    background: rgba(251,192,45,.2);
    color: #7a5c00;
}

.hi-badge.state {
    background: rgba(22,101,192,.1);
    color: var(--primary-mid);
}

/* BIRTHDAYS */
#birthdays {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9ff 0%, #e8f0fe 50%, #fff8e1 100%);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#birthdays::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251,192,45,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

#birthdays::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13,71,161,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.bday-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.bday-month-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 28px 36px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bday-month-banner::before {
    content: '🎂';
    position: absolute;
    right: 30px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 8rem;
    opacity: .06;
    line-height: 1;
}

.bday-month-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.bday-month-icon-lg {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(251,192,45,.2);
    border: 2px solid rgba(251,192,45,.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.bday-month-info .bm-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.bday-month-info .bm-sub {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    font-size: .85rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.bday-count-badge {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.bday-count-badge .bc-num {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
}

.bday-count-badge .bc-lbl {
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
}

.bday-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(195px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.bday-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-col);
    padding: 28px 18px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(13,71,161,.06);
}

.bday-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent), var(--primary));
    background-size: 200%;
    animation: shimmerBday 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmerBday {
    0% {
        background-position: 0%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 200%;
    }
}

.bday-card.is-today {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fff8e1, #fff);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(251,192,45,.25);
}

.bday-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(13,71,161,.15);
    border-color: rgba(13,71,161,.2);
}

.bday-avatar-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
}

.bday-avatar {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 3px solid var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

.bday-avatar.is-today {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent), 0 4px 20px rgba(251,192,45,.3);
}

.bday-cake-icon {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .8rem;
    border: 2.5px solid var(--white);
    animation: cakePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes cakePulse {
    0%,100% {
        transform: scale(1)
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.15)
    }
}

.bday-today-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: -8px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-size: .6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px 0 0 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(251,192,45,.4);
}

.bday-name {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.bday-class {
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.bday-date-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-col);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-mid);
}

.bday-date-tag.is-today {
    background: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.bday-wishes-btn {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: .76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .2s;
    display: inline-block;
}

.bday-wishes-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.bday-today-label {
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),var(--accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* BLOG */
#blog {
    background: var(--off-white);
}

.blog-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-col);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

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

.blog-img-wrap {
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .6s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.blog-body {
    padding: 24px 26px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-cat {
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 3px 13px;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-date {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.blog-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-excerpt {
    font-size: .86rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-footer {
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-col);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.blog-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-mid);
}

.blog-author-dot {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-link {
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: gap var(--transition);
}

.blog-link:hover {
    gap: 9px;
    color: var(--accent-dark);
}

/* FOOTER */
#footer {
    background: #050d1f;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 500px at 15% 20%, rgba(13,71,161,.25) 0%, transparent 70%), radial-gradient(ellipse 500px 400px at 85% 80%, rgba(251,192,45,.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.footer-gold-line {
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), var(--primary-mid), var(--accent), transparent);
}

.footer-inner {
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-logo-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 3px solid var(--accent);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(13,71,161,.4);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.footer-logo-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.footer-logo-fallback {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.footer-brand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.footer-brand-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .68rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-about {
    font-size: .86rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    max-width: 290px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .92rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(251,192,45,.3);
}

.footer-cert-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cert-badge {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cert-badge i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: .8rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: .98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-col-title .fct-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: rgba(251,192,45,.15);
    color: var(--accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .72rem;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
    margin-left: auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 11px;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: .86rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a .fla {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    color: var(--accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .7rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-links a:hover .fla {
    background: rgba(251,192,45,.2);
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.fci-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    color: var(--accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .95rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.fci-text {
    font-size: .84rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.fci-text a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

.fci-text a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.fci-label {
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

/* Footer Follow Us Section */
.footer-follow-section {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.footer-follow-title {
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-follow-title::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.footer-follow-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-follow-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}

.footer-follow-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.ffc-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ffc-icon.yt {
    background: rgba(255,0,0,.15);
    color: #ff4444;
}

.ffc-icon.fb {
    background: rgba(24,119,242,.15);
    color: #4dabf7;
}

.ffc-icon.ig {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(228,64,95,.2),rgba(255,168,0,.15));
    color: #f06595;
}

.ffc-info .ffc-platform {
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}

.ffc-info .ffc-handle {
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}

.ffc-follow-btn {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-follow-card:hover .ffc-follow-btn {
    color: var(--white);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    padding: 22px 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-bottom-left {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}

.footer-bottom-left span {
    color: rgba(251,192,45,.7);
}

.footer-bottom-right {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-right a {
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-bottom-right a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* BACK TO TOP */
#backTop {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    z-index: 9999;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s, background .3s;
}

#backTop.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

#backTop:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nav-link {
        padding: 12px 14px !important;
    }

    .nav-link::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-inner {
        padding: 100px 0 60px;
    }

    .hero-img-col {
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .hero-images-grid {
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .hero-img-main {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .hero-img-sm {
        height: 140px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .section-pad {
        padding: 64px 0;
    }

    .top-right-links .top-link {
        display: none;
    }

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

    .form-row-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .form-row-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .admission-form-left {
        padding: 36px 24px;
    }

    .admission-form-right {
        padding: 36px 24px;
    }

    .press-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    #topHeader {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

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

    .form-row-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-images-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-img-sm {
        height: 160px;
    }

    .jn-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}
:root {
  --primary: #1a3c6e;
  --primary-dark: #0f2447;
  --primary-light: #2756a0;
  --accent: #e8a020;
  --accent-light: #f5c050;
  --accent-dark: #c47c10;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #f8f6f1;
  --light-gray: #f0eee9;
  --mid-gray: #9a9a9a;
  --dark-gray: #3a3a3a;
  --text-dark: #1a1a2e;
  --text-body: #4a4a5a;
  --success: #1e8a4a;
  --danger: #c0392b;
  --border: rgba(26, 60, 110, 0.12);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(26, 60, 110, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(26, 60, 110, 0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(26, 60, 110, 0.18);
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
}

/* ============================================
   PAGE HERO (INNER PAGES)
   ============================================ */
.page-hero {
       background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2447 0%, #1a3c6e 60%, #2756a0 100%);
    padding: 70px 0 50px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,160,32,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-dark), var(--accent), var(--accent-light), var(--accent));
}
.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb-item, .page-hero .breadcrumb-item a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb-item.active { color: var(--accent-light); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.page-hero .hero-icon {
  font-size: 5rem;
  opacity: 0.15;
  position: absolute;
  right: 60px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

/* ============================================
   MISCELLANEOUS
   ============================================ */
.doc-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.doc-list li {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.doc-list li:hover { background: white; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.doc-list .doc-icon { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.1rem; }

.info-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.highlight-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,60,110,0.05) 0%, rgba(39,86,160,0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26,60,110,0.15);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 16px 0;
}

.quote-block {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.bg-off-white {
    background: var(--off-white);
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION STYLES
   ============================================ */
section { padding: 80px 0; }
.section-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.section-title span { color: var(--primary); }
.section-title.text-white span { color: var(--accent-light); }
.section-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.section-divider.centered { margin: 0 auto 24px; }
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.bg-off-white { background: var(--off-white); }
.bg-primary-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
}

/* ============================================
   CARDS
   ============================================ */
.premium-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.premium-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(26,60,110,0.2);
}
.card-icon-box {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.card-icon-box.accent-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-dark) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
}
.feature-list li {
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}
.feature-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.feature-list .check-icon { color: var(--success); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ============================================
   STATS COUNTER
   ============================================ */
.stats-section { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%); }
.stat-item { text-align: center; padding: 30px 20px; }
.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* ============================================
   FACULTY / TEAM CARDS
   ============================================ */
.faculty-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}
.faculty-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.faculty-img-wrap {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  position: relative;
}
.faculty-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.faculty-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.faculty-card .card-body { padding: 20px; }
.faculty-card h5 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--text-dark); }
.faculty-card .designation { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.faculty-card .subject { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--mid-gray); }