:root {
  --primary:     #0369A1;
  --primary-d:   #075985;
  --primary-m:   #0284C7;
  --primary-l:   #0EA5E9;
  --primary-s:   #E0F2FE;
  --primary-xs:  #F0F9FF;

  --gold:        #D4A017;
  --gold-d:      #A67C12;
  --gold-l:      #E5B94A;
  --gold-xl:     #F0D07A;
  --gold-s:      #FEF8EA;

  --ivory:       #F8FAFF;
  --cream:       #EEF4FB;
  --linen:       #E3ECF7;
  --pearl:       #FFFFFF;
  --bone:        #E8EDF5;

  --ink:         #0C2D48;
  --ink-2:       #1E3A5F;
  --muted:       #4A6B82;
  --faint:       #7BA3BE;

  --border:      #D9CFE4;
  --border-l:    #EDE5F4;

  --sh-xs:       0 1px 6px rgba(3,105,161,.07);
  --sh-sm:       0 3px 18px rgba(3,105,161,.09);
  --sh:          0 8px 36px rgba(3,105,161,.14);
  --sh-lg:       0 20px 64px rgba(3,105,161,.18);
  --sh-xl:       0 32px 88px rgba(3,105,161,.24);

  --head:        'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --body:        'Outfit', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --ital:        'Lora', Georgia, serif;

  --r-xs:        4px;
  --r-sm:        8px;
  --r:           14px;
  --r-lg:        22px;
  --r-xl:        32px;

  --ann-h:       44px;
  --nav-h:       82px;
  --head-h:      calc(var(--ann-h) + var(--nav-h));
}

/* ─── BASE ───────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 16px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  padding-top: var(--head-h);
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }

::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--ivory); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--border); border-radius: 3px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--muted); }

/* ─── TYPOGRAPHY ─────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* ─── SHARED SECTION COMPONENTS ──────────────────── */

/* Section Label — small uppercase gold label */
.section-label {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Section Title — large heading */
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Section Description */
.section-desc {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* ─── PAGE HERO ──────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-d) 100%);
  padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #fff, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero__breadcrumb {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.page-hero__breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.page-hero__breadcrumb a:hover { opacity: 0.8; text-decoration: underline; }
.page-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.page-hero__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Contact page hero variant */
.page-hero--contact {
  position: relative;
  padding: 7rem 0 4rem;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 420px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.page-hero--contact::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.95) 0%, 
    rgba(0, 120, 255, 0.92) 50%, 
    rgba(80, 60, 255, 0.90) 100%);
}
.page-hero--contact__map {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.page-hero--contact__map iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; filter: grayscale(0.5); }
.page-hero--contact .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero--contact::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, #fff, transparent);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ─── CTA BANNER ─────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-d) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-banner__title {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
   color: #fff;
}
.cta-banner__desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

/* ─── PULSE BADGE ────────────────────────────────── */
.pulse-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(212,160,23,0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,23,0.4);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.pulse-badge__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212,160,23,0.5); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(212,160,23,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212,160,23,0); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FIXED HEADER STACK
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1050;
}

/* Announcement Bar */
.announce-bar {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-l);
  height: var(--ann-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.announce-bar.hidden { height: 0; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0; }
.announce-bar strong { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 700; }
.announce-bar a {
  color: var(--primary-d);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--primary);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.announce-bar a:hover { color: var(--primary); border-bottom-color: var(--primary); }

/* Close button */
#annClose {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 20px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 8px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.announce-bar #annClose { color: var(--ink); }

/* Navbar */
.navbar {
  height: var(--nav-h);
  background: var(--primary-d);
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(7,89,133,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(7,89,133,0.25);
  height: 70px;
}

/* Navbar Brand / Logo */
.navbar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 0 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo-mark {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-l));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212,160,23,0.35);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo-img {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.nav-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.18;
}
.nav-logo-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.nav-logo-tagline {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.5;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Nav Links */
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important;
  padding: 10px 18px !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gold-l) !important;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-l);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* CTA button in nav */
.nav-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 11px 26px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.nav-cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-l);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212,160,23,0.4);
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}
.nav-cta-btn.active::after { display: none !important; }

/* Bootstrap Dropdown Override */
.dropdown-menu {
  background: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--r) var(--r);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  padding: 10px 0;
  min-width: 200px;
  margin-top: 4px !important;
}
.dropdown-item {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  transition: all 0.15s;
}
.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--primary-s);
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Mobile Toggler */
.navbar-toggler {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important;
  padding: 8px 12px;
}
.navbar-toggler-icon {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba%28255,255,255,0.9%29' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e") !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-footer {
  background: #030303;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* Footer Main */
.footer-main {
  padding: 4rem 0 0;
}
.footer-brand {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-logo .nav-logo-mark {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}
.footer-logo .nav-logo-img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}
.footer-logo .nav-logo-text {
  font-size: 22px;
}
.footer-logo .nav-logo-name {
  font-size: 20px;
}
.footer-logo .nav-logo-tagline {
  font-size: 10px;
}
.footer-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 300px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

/* Social Links */
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.footer-social-link {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.footer-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Footer Headings */
.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Footer Links */
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: color 0.2s;
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-l);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Footer Contact */
.footer-contact {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.footer-contact-icon {
  color: var(--gold-l);
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.footer-contact a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-contact a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-l);
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding: 24px 0;
}
.footer-bottom__inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-bottom__copy {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.footer-bottom__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}
.footer-bottom__links a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-bottom__links a:hover { color: var(--gold-l); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SLIDER (Home Page)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 65vh;
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; position: relative; }
.hero-slide::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
 
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-slide__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.hero-slide__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.hero-slide__title {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.hero-slide__desc {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.hero-slider__dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.hero-slider__dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.hero-slider__dot.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STAT STRIP (Home Page)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stat-strip {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  color: #fff;
}
.stat-strip__item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}
.stat-strip__value {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-xl);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.stat-strip__label {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Campus Stats */
.campus-stat-strip {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  color: #fff;
}
.campus-stat-strip__item { text-align: center; padding: 1rem; }
.campus-stat-strip__value {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-xl);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.campus-stat-strip__label {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MARQUEE (Home Page)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.marquee-section {
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-track__item {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee-track__item::before {
  content: '✦';
  color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.marquee-section.paused .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOME PAGE COMPONENTS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* About Features */
.about-features__item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  height: 100%;
}
.about-features__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(3,105,161,0.1);
}
.about-features__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-m));
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.about-features__title {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.about-features__desc {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Why Strip */
.why-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-d) 100%);
  padding: 3rem 0;
  color: #fff;
}
.why-strip__chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--body);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.why-strip__chip:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

/* Programme Cards */
.programme-card {
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.programme-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(3,105,161,0.15);
}
.programme-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.programme-card__body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.programme-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(212,160,23,0.1);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  width: fit-content;
}
.programme-card__title {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.programme-card__desc {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
}
.programme-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.programme-card__link:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* News Cards */
.news-card {
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
}
.news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.news-card__date {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem 0;
}
.news-card__title {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.news-card__excerpt {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
}

/* Testimonial Cards */
.testimonial-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  height: 100%;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.testimonial-card__quote {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.testimonial-card__author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.testimonial-card__avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-card__name {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}
.testimonial-card__role { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #888; }
.testimonial-card__stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* Transport Section */
.transport-section { background: #f7f5f0; }
.transport-feature { text-align: center; padding: 2rem; }
.transport-feature__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.transport-feature__title {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.transport-feature__desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #666; }

/* YouTube Section */
.youtube-section { background: #0a0a0a; color: #fff; padding: 5rem 0; }
.youtube-featured { border-radius: 1rem; overflow: hidden; position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
.youtube-featured iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; }
.youtube-playlist-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  transition: background 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.youtube-playlist-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.youtube-playlist-item__thumb {
  width: 120px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.youtube-playlist-item__title { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; color: #fff; }
.youtube-playlist-item__meta { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #999; margin-top: 0.25rem; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GALLERY
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.gallery-filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid #d0d0d0;
  background: #fff;
  color: #555;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.gallery-filter-btn.active,
.gallery-filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}
.gallery-item {
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.gallery-item.hidden { display: none; }
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s; }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.gallery-item__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.7), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 1rem;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-item__caption {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.92);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.lightbox-overlay.active { display: flex; }
.lightbox-overlay img {
  max-width: 90%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
}
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.lightbox-close:hover { opacity: 0.7; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE COMPONENTS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.vision-mission-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  height: 100%;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.vision-mission-card__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-m));
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.vision-mission-card__title {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.vision-mission-card__text {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Core Values */
.core-value-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
}
.core-value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(3,105,161,0.1);
}
.core-value-card__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,160,23,0.15), rgba(212,160,23,0.05));
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.core-value-card__title {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.core-value-card__desc {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Team Cards */
.team-card {
  text-align: center;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.team-card__avatar {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 4px solid #f0f0f0;
}
.team-card__avatar-placeholder {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.team-card__name {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}
.team-card__role {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.team-card__bio {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 2.5rem; }
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: #e0e0e0;
}
.timeline-item { position: relative; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.timeline-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -2.5rem;
  top: 6px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(-6px);
}
.timeline-item__year {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.timeline-item__title {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.timeline-item__desc {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ACADEMICS PAGE COMPONENTS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.board-results { background: #f7f5f0; }
.board-result-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  height: 100%;
}
.board-result-card__percentage {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.board-result-card__label {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #555;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Academic Tabs */
.academics-tabs .nav-link {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #666;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.academics-tabs .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
  background: none;
}
.academics-tabs .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(212,160,23,0.4);
}
.tab-pane-content {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Programme Highlights */
.programme-highlight {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.programme-highlight__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-m));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.programme-highlight__title {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.programme-highlight__desc {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Activity Cards */
.activity-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
}
.activity-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(3,105,161,0.1);
}
.activity-card__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(212,160,23,0.1);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.activity-card__title {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.activity-card__desc {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.activity-card__tags {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}
.activity-card__tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(3,105,161,0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Pedagogy Card */
.pedagogy-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}
.pedagogy-card__title {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.pedagogy-card__text {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CAMPUS PAGE COMPONENTS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.campus-map {
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.campus-map iframe { width: 100%; height: 400px; border: none; }

/* Facility Cards */
.facility-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.facility-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(3,105,161,0.12);
}
.facility-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.facility-card__img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
}
.facility-card__body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.facility-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.facility-card__title {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.facility-card__desc {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
}
.facility-card__tags {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.facility-card__tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(3,105,161,0.08);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.facility-card__label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ADMISSIONS PAGE COMPONENTS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.admission-feature {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
}
.admission-feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(3,105,161,0.1);
}
.admission-feature__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(3,105,161,0.1), rgba(3,105,161,0.05));
  color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.admission-feature__title {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.admission-feature__desc {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Step Cards */
.step-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.step-card__number {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.step-card__title {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.step-card__desc {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.step-card__note {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--body);
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 0.75rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(3,105,161,0.04);
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after { filter: none; }
.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
}

/* Enquiry Form */
.enquiry-form {
  background: #f7f5f0;
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  padding: 3rem;
}
.enquiry-form .form-label {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #333;
}
.enquiry-form .form-control,
.enquiry-form .form-select {
  border: 1px solid #d0d0d0;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.enquiry-form .form-control:focus,
.enquiry-form .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(3,105,161,0.15);
}
.enquiry-form .btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  padding: 0.8rem 2.5rem;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.enquiry-form .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-d);
  border-color: var(--primary-d);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE COMPONENTS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
}
.contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(3,105,161,0.1);
}
.contact-card__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-m));
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.contact-card__title {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.contact-card__value {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  word-break: break-word;
}
.contact-card__value a {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.contact-card__value a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.contact-form .form-label {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #333;
}
.contact-form .form-control,
.contact-form .form-select {
  border: 1px solid #d0d0d0;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.contact-form .form-control:focus,
.contact-form .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(3,105,161,0.15);
}
.contact-form .btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  padding: 0.8rem 2.5rem;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.contact-form .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-d);
  border-color: var(--primary-d);
}

/* Info Panel */
.info-panel {
  background: #f7f5f0;
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  height: 100%;
}
.info-panel__section { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.info-panel__section:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.info-panel__heading {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.info-panel__heading-icon { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.info-panel__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.info-panel__list li {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.65;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.info-panel__list li::before {
  content: '•';
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Contact Map */
.contact-map {
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.contact-map iframe { width: 100%; height: 400px; border: none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BACK TO TOP BUTTON
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#backToTop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--sh);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 999;
}
#backToTop.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
#backToTop:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANIMATIONS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.fade-up:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .1s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .2s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .3s; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .navbar.scrolled {
    background: var(--primary-d);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(7,89,133,0.25);
  }
  .navbar-brand img { height: 40px; }
  .navbar-nav { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --ann-h: 40px;
    --nav-h: 70px;
  }
.navbar-collapse {
    background-color:#075985;
}
  .page-hero {
    padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .page-hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.5rem);
  }

  .hero-slider {
    min-height: 20vh;
    max-height: 60vh;
  }
  .hero-slide {
    min-height: 20vh;

    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-slide__content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-slide__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.5rem);
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2rem);
  }

  .footer-bottom__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .footer-bottom__links {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .cta-banner { padding: 3rem 0; }
  .cta-banner__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2rem);
  }

  .enquiry-form { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .info-panel { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 8vw, 1.8rem);
  }

  .stat-strip__value { font-size: 2rem; }
  .stat-strip__label { font-size: 0.85rem; }

  .step-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .step-card__number {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

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

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BOOTSTRAP OVERRIDES — Brand Colors
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--primary) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-primary:focus {
  background-color: var(--primary-d) !important;
  border-color: var(--primary-d) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(3,105,161,0.3);
}
.btn-outline-primary {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--primary) !important;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-outline-primary:hover,
.btn-outline-primary:focus {
  background-color: var(--primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--primary) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(3,105,161,0.3);
}
.btn-light {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--body);
}
.btn-light:hover { color: var(--primary-d) !important; }
.btn-outline-light {
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--body);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover { color: var(--primary-d) !important; }

/* Form controls */
.form-control:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-m);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(3,105,161,0.15);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ADMISSIONS PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.admission-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.admission-step__number {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; min-width: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-m));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--head); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.admission-step__title {
  font-family: var(--head); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.admission-step__desc {
  font-family: var(--ital); color: #555; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Enquiry Form */
.enquiry-form {
  background: #fff; border-radius: 1rem; padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(3,105,161,0.12);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.enquiry-form .form-label {
  font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: #444; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 0.75rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem; overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
  font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink); background: #fff; padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem; box-shadow: none;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  background: var(--primary-s); color: var(--primary);
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
  font-family: var(--ital); font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555; line-height: 1.7; padding: 1rem 1.5rem 1.25rem;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-info-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: 1rem; padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); height: 100%;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.contact-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(3,105,161,0.1);
}
.contact-info-card__icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-m));
  color: #fff; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.contact-info-card__title {
  font-family: var(--head); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.contact-info-card__text { font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555; line-height: 1.65; }
.contact-info-card__text a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-info-card__text a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.contact-form-card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: 1rem; padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(3,105,161,0.12);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FADE-UP ANIMATION
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  :root { --ann-h: 38px; --nav-h: 70px; }
  .hero-slider { min-height: 30vh; max-height: 55vh; }
  .hero-slide__title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.8rem); }
  .page-hero { padding: 6rem 0 3rem; }
  .page-hero--contact { padding: 6rem 0 3rem; min-height: 350px; }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .section-title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .stat-strip__value { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-slide__title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 7vw, 2.2rem); }
  .hero-slide__desc { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .cta-banner { padding: 3rem 0; }
  .cta-banner__title { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 2rem); }
  .footer-bottom__inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 8px; }
  .why-strip { padding: 2rem 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero-slider__dots { bottom: 1rem; }
  .hero-slider__dot { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
  .enquiry-form, .contact-form-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   UTILITIES
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.text-gold { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.bg-gold { background-color: var(--gold) !important; }
.text-primary-brand { color: var(--primary) !important; }
.bg-primary-brand { background-color: var(--primary) !important; }
.border-gold { border-color: var(--gold) !important; }
.rounded-brand { border-radius: var(--r) !important; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANIMATIONS & DESIGN POLISH (v2)
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── FADE-UP ON SCROLL ──────────────────────────── */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ─── HERO SLIDE CONTENT ANIMATIONS ────────────── */
.hero-slide.active .hero-slide__eyebrow {
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.6s 0.2s both;
}
.hero-slide.active .hero-slide__title {
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.7s 0.35s both;
}
.hero-slide.active .hero-slide__desc {
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.7s 0.5s both;
}
.hero-slide.active .hero-slide__content .btn {
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.6s 0.65s both;
}
.hero-slide__eyebrow,
.hero-slide__title,
.hero-slide__desc,
.hero-slide__content .btn {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}

/* ─── KEYFRAMES ────────────────────────────────── */
@keyframes fadeSlideUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes scaleIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes slideInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ─── PAGE HERO ENHANCEMENTS ────────────────────── */
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,160,23,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero-deco {
  position: absolute;
  right: -80px;
  bottom: -80px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 80px solid rgba(212,160,23,0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--head);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}
.page-hero-title .ital {
  font-family: var(--ital);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold-xl);
}

/* ─── HERO SLIDER ARROWS ────────────────────────── */
.hero-slider__arrows {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-slider__arrow {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.hero-slider__arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ─── HERO SLIDER PROGRESS BAR ──────────────────── */
.hero-slider__progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  z-index: 5;
  width: 0;
  transition: none;
}
.hero-slider__progress.run {
  transition: width 5.5s linear;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ─── HERO SLIDER COUNTER ──────────────────────── */
.hero-slider__counter {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 5;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* ─── BACK-TO-TOP BUTTON ───────────────────────── */
#backToTop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(3,105,161,0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  z-index: 999;
}
#backToTop.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
#backToTop:hover {
  background: var(--primary-d);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(3,105,161,0.45);
}

/* ─── SECTION SPACING UTILITIES ────────────────── */
.section { padding: 5rem 0; }
.section-lg { padding: 6rem 0; }

/* ─── SMOOTH TRANSITIONS ───────────────────────── */
a, button, input, textarea, select {
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

/* ─── GALLERY HOVER ENHANCEMENT ────────────────── */
.gallery-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  border: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.gallery-item:hover::after {
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.lightbox-overlay {
    opacity: 1 !important;
}
/* ─── WHY STRIP CHIPS HOVER ANIMATION ──────────── */
.why-strip__chip {
  animation: fadeIn 0.5s both;
}
.why-strip__chip:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.why-strip__chip:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.why-strip__chip:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.why-strip__chip:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.why-strip__chip:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.why-strip__chip:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.why-strip__chip:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.why-strip__chip:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }