:root {
    --clr-primary:      #003580;
    --clr-primary-d:    #002260;
    --clr-primary-l:    #e8eef9;
    --clr-accent:       #D4450C;
    --clr-accent-l:     #fef3ee;
    --clr-green:        #1a7a32;
    --clr-green-l:      #eaf6ed;
    --clr-navy:         #0d1d3a;
    --clr-bg:           #f4f6fb;
    --clr-surface:      #ffffff;
    --clr-border:       #d6dce8;
    --clr-text:         #1a1f36;
    --clr-muted:        #5a6480;
    --shadow-xs:        0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
    --shadow-sm:        0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    --shadow-md:        0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
    --shadow-lg:        0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.13);
    --radius-sm:        6px;
    --radius-md:        10px;
    --radius-lg:        16px;
    --transition:       all .25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    --nav-bg:           #ffffff;
    --font-base:        16px;
    --f-accent-color: #003580;
    --f-button-bg: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    --f-button-hover-bg: #003580;
    --body-font-family: 'Public Sans', sans-serif;
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
    --clr-bg:       #0d1117;
    --clr-surface:  #161d2e;
    --clr-border:   #253050;
    --clr-text:     #e2e8f4;
    --clr-muted:    #8a96b0;
    --clr-primary-l:#1a2a4a;
    --clr-accent-l: #2e1508;
    --nav-bg:       #161d2e;
    --shadow-sm:    0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
    --shadow-md:    0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    --shadow-lg:    0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.text_secondary{color: var(--clr-accent);}
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   BASE RESET & TYPOGRAPHY
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: var(--font-base); }

body {
    font-family: var(--body-font-family);
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: var(--clr-bg);
    color: var(--clr-text);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    transition: background .3s, color .3s;
}

h5,h6 {
    font-family: var(--body-font-family);
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--clr-text);
}
h1     { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.8rem); }
h2     { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem); }
h3     { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); }
h4     { font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem); }

p, li, td, th, label { font-size: 1rem; }
small, .small-text { font-size: 0.85rem; }

a { color: var(--clr-primary); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent); }
a:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--clr-accent); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 3px; }

img { max-width: 100%; }

/* Font size classes */
html.fs-small  { font-size: 14px !important; }
html.fs-medium { font-size: 16px !important; }
html.fs-large  { font-size: 18px !important; }

/* Default: light background → show dark logo, hide light logo */
.logo-for-dark-bg  { display: none; }
.logo-for-light-bg { display: block; }

/* Dark background → show light logo, hide dark logo */
.dark-mode .logo-for-dark-bg,
[data-theme="dark"] .logo-for-dark-bg  { display: block; }

.dark-mode .logo-for-light-bg,
[data-theme="dark"] .logo-for-light-bg { display: none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SKIP LINK
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: .5rem 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    z-index: 9999;
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) 0;
    transition: top .2s;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TICKER BAR
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ticker-bar {
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ticker-label {
    background: var(--clr-navy);
    padding: 2px 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: .78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ticker-track {
    overflow: hidden;
    flex: 1;
}
.ticker-inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    animation: ticker-scroll 35s linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-inner:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker-inner span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 0 3rem;
}
.ticker-inner span::before {
    content: '•';
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
@keyframes ticker-scroll {
    from { transform: translateX(100%); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}
/* ============================================ */
/* MASTER PAGE HERO BANNER & COMPACT BREADCRUMB */
/* ============================================ */

.page-hero-banner {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: 2.5rem 0; /* More compact overall height */
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-d, #0d1d3a) 0%, var(--clr-primary, #0d6efd) 100%);
}

/* --- 1. Image Background Mode --- */
.page-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 30%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.3;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.page-hero-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(13, 29, 58, 0.85) 0%, rgba(13, 29, 58, 0.5) 60%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- 2. Pattern Background Mode (Fallback) --- */
.page-hero-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}
.page-hero-dots {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 20px 20px; /* Tighter dot pattern */
}
.page-hero-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(60px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.orb-1 { top: -50px; left: -50px; width: 300px; height: 300px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); }
.orb-2 { bottom: -100px; right: 5%; width: 400px; height: 400px; background-color: var(--clr-accent, #D4450C); opacity: 0.2; }

/* Keep text above backgrounds */
.page-hero-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ========== COMPACT BREADCRUMB ========== */
.page-breadcrumb {
    margin-bottom: 1rem; /* Reduced margin */
}

.breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem; /* Compact padding */
    margin: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Frosted glass pill */
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50rem;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.breadcrumb-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem; /* Smaller font size */
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    content: "›";
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    padding: 0 0.4rem;
    float: none;
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.breadcrumb-item a i { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: #ffffff; text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.breadcrumb-item.active { color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; pointer-events: none; }

/* ========== TEXT CONTENT ========== */
.page-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 2.25rem); /* Slightly scaled down */
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.page-hero-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(125deg, #fff, var(--clr-accent, #D4450C));
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.page-hero-sub {
    font-size: 0.95rem; /* Smaller subtext */
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* ========== DARK THEME ADJUSTMENTS ========== */
[data-theme="dark"] .page-hero-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-bg, #121212) 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .page-hero-bg { opacity: 0.15; }
[data-theme="dark"] .page-hero-bg::after {
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.9) 0%, rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.7) 60%, transparent 100%);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .breadcrumb {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-hero-banner { padding: 1.5rem 0; }
    .page-breadcrumb { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
    .breadcrumb { padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; }
    .breadcrumb-item { font-size: 0.75rem; }
    .page-hero-sub { font-size: 0.85rem; }
}
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOP BAR
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.top-bar {
    background: var(--clr-navy);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    padding: 7px 0;
    font-size: .8rem;
}
.top-bar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.top-bar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.top-bar .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,.25); margin: 0 8px; }
.top-bar label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin: 0 8px; font-size: 14px}

.social-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    font-size: .8rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-link:hover { background: var(--clr-accent); border-color: var(--clr-accent); color: #fff; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ACCESSIBILITY BAR
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.access-bar {
    background: var(--clr-navy);
    padding: 5px 0;
    font-size: .78rem;
}
.access-bar label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-right: 6px; font-size: .75rem; }
.btn-access {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-family: var(--body-font-family);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.btn-access:hover, .btn-access.active {
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    border-color: var(--clr-accent);
    color: #fff;
}
.btn-theme {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-size: .9rem;
    margin-left: 6px;
}
.btn-theme:hover { background: var(--clr-accent); border-color: var(--clr-accent); color: #fff; }
.access-divider { color: rgba(255,255,255,.2); margin: 0 10px; }


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SITE HEADER (brand + search)
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-header {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    padding: 10px 0;
}
.site-logo {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    background: #fafafa;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #555;
font-family: var(--body-font-family);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    letter-spacing: -.5px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.brand-name {
font-family: var(--body-font-family);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
}
.brand-meta {
    font-size: .75rem;
    color: var(--clr-muted);
    font-family: var(--body-font-family);
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.brand-meta .naac-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--clr-accent-l);
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,69,12,.2);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 1px 8px;
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 6px;
    letter-spacing: .03em;
}
.header-search {
    max-width: 280px;
    position: relative;
}
.header-search input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 8px 14px 8px 38px;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: var(--clr-bg);
    color: var(--clr-text);
    font-size: .85rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.header-search input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,53,128,.12);
}
.header-search .search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 12px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--clr-muted);
    font-size: .9rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.admission-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.admission-badge:hover { background: var(--clr-primary); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.admission-badge .dot {
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse-dot 1.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
    0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: .5; transform: scale(1.4); }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   MAIN NAVBAR — SINGLE UNIFIED MENU
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.main-navbar {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--clr-primary) 0%,
        #002c66 50%,
        var(--clr-primary-d) 100%
    );
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1040;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.main-navbar.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.navbar-logo-img {
    width: 250px;
    height: auto;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
    padding: 4px;
}

/* Scale down specifically for mobile screens (phones) */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .navbar-logo-img {
        width: 180px; /* Adjust this value to what looks best on mobile */
    }
}

/* Hamburger toggle (mobile only) */
.menu-toggle-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0 10px 0 0;
}
.menu-toggle-btn:hover { background: var(--clr-accent); border-color: var(--clr-accent); }

/* Overlay backdrop */
.nav-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.55);
    z-index: 1039;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity .3s, visibility .3s;
}
.nav-backdrop.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

/* ── The ONE nav drawer — same HTML, different layout ── */
#navDrawer {
    transition: transform .32s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

/* ── DESKTOP layout ── */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .menu-toggle-btn { display: none !important; }

    #navDrawer {
        position: static !important;
        transform: none !important;
        width: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .drawer-header { display: none !important; }

    .unified-nav {
        list-style: none;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: stretch;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .unified-nav > .u-item > .u-link {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 4px;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
        font-family: var(--body-font-family);
        font-size: .88rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        padding: 16px 13px;
        white-space: nowrap;
        position: relative;
        cursor: pointer;
        letter-spacing: .02em;
        transition: color .2s, background .2s;
    }
    .unified-nav > .u-item > .u-link::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
        height: 3px;
        background: var(--clr-accent);
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transition: transform .2s;
    }
    .unified-nav > .u-item:hover > .u-link,
    .unified-nav > .u-item:focus-within > .u-link {
        color: #fff;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    }
    .unified-nav > .u-item:hover > .u-link::after,
    .unified-nav > .u-item:focus-within > .u-link::after {
        transform: scaleX(1);
    }
    .unified-nav > .u-item.active > .u-link { color: #fff; }
    .unified-nav > .u-item.active > .u-link::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

    /* L1 carets */
    .caret-v { font-size: .6rem; transition: transform .2s; opacity: .7; }
    .u-item:hover > .u-link .caret-v { transform: rotate(180deg); opacity: 1; }

    /* L2 dropdown */
    .u-item.has-sub { position: relative; }
    .sub-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        min-width: 230px;
        background: var(--clr-surface);
        border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        padding: 6px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(10px);
        transition: opacity .2s, visibility .2s, transform .2s;
        list-style: none;
        z-index: 1050;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
    .u-item.has-sub:hover > .sub-menu,
    .u-item.has-sub:focus-within > .sub-menu {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
        pointer-events: auto;
    }
    .sub-item { position: relative; }
    .sub-link {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 8px 12px;
        color: var(--clr-text);
        font-size: .84rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        transition: background .15s, color .15s;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .sub-link:hover { background: var(--clr-primary-l); color: var(--clr-primary); }
    .sub-link .sub-icon { color: var(--clr-primary); font-size: .75rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .caret-r { font-size: .6rem; margin-left: auto; opacity: .6; }

    /* L3 nested submenu */
    .sub-item.has-sub .sub-menu {
        top: 0;
        left: 100%;
        margin-left: 6px;
        visibility: hidden;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(8px);
        transition: opacity .2s, visibility .2s, transform .2s;
    }
    .sub-item.has-sub:hover > .sub-menu,
    .sub-item.has-sub:focus-within > .sub-menu {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateX(0);
        pointer-events: auto;
    }
    /* L3 caret stays right-pointing */
    .sub-item.has-sub > .sub-link .caret-v { transform: rotate(-90deg) !important; }
    .sub-item.has-sub:hover > .sub-link .caret-v { transform: rotate(-90deg) !important; }

    /* Divider in submenu */
    .sub-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--clr-border); margin: 4px 6px; }

    /* Mobile-only elements hidden on desktop */
    .drawer-header { display: none; }
}

/* ── MOBILE layout (< 992px) ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .menu-toggle-btn { display: flex !important; }

    #navDrawer {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        width: 300px !important;
        height: 100vh !important;
        background: #0d1d3a !important;
        z-index: 1045;
        transform: translateX(-100%);
        overflow-y: auto;
        overscroll-behavior: contain;
    }
    #navDrawer.open { transform: translateX(0); }

    .drawer-header {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding: 16px 20px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
        background: rgba(0,0,0,.2);
    }
    .drawer-brand {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .drawer-logo {
        width: 38px; height: 38px;
        background: var(--clr-bg);
        border-radius: 8px;
        display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
        color: #fff;
        font-family: var(--body-font-family);
        font-weight: 900;
        font-size: .85rem;
    }
    .drawer-brand-text strong { color: #fff; font-size: .9rem; display: block; }
    .drawer-brand-text small { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: .72rem; }
    .drawer-close {
        background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
        color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
        width: 34px; height: 34px;
        border-radius: 6px;
        display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
        cursor: pointer;
        font-size: .9rem;
        transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .drawer-close:hover { background: var(--clr-accent); color: #fff; }

    .unified-nav {
        list-style: none;
        padding: 10px 0;
        margin: 0;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .u-item > .u-link {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
        padding: 11px 20px;
        font-size: .9rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: background .15s;
    }
    .u-item > .u-link:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); color: #fff; }
    .u-item.active > .u-link { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
    .u-link .u-icon { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-size: 1rem; }
    .caret-v { margin-left: auto; opacity: .5; transition: transform .25s; }
    .u-item.expanded > .u-link .caret-v { transform: rotate(180deg); opacity: .9; }

    /* Mobile submenus */
    .sub-menu {
        list-style: none;
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;
        display: none;
        background: rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    }
    .sub-menu.open { display: block; }
    .sub-link {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
        padding: 9px 20px 9px 36px;
        font-size: .84rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
        transition: background .15s;
    }
    .sub-link:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); color: #fff; }
    .sub-link .sub-icon { display: none; }
    .caret-r { margin-left: auto; opacity: .4; }

    /* L3 on mobile */
    .sub-item.has-sub > .sub-link { position: relative; }
    .sub-item.has-sub > .sub-menu {
        position: static;
        margin: 0;
        background: rgba(0,0,0,.3);
        display: none;
    }
    .sub-item.has-sub > .sub-menu.open { display: block; }
    .sub-item.has-sub > .sub-menu .sub-link { padding-left: 52px; font-size: .8rem; }
    .sub-item.expanded > .sub-link .caret-r { transform: rotate(90deg); }

    .sub-divider { display: none; }
}

/* ── NAVBAR CONTAINER LAYOUT ── */
.nav-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 10x;
}
.nav-brand-area {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.nav-mini-logo {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--body-font-family);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: .8rem;
}
.nav-brand-text {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.nav-brand-text small { font-weight: 400; opacity: .7; font-size: .72rem; display: block; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SLIDER
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 82vh;
    min-height: 560px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slide {
    position: relative;
    height: 82vh;
    min-height: 560px;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
}
.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}
.hero-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(13,29,58,.88) 0%, rgba(13,29,58,.65) 55%, rgba(13,29,58,.3) 100%);
}
.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 700px;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    opacity: .88;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 580px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.btn-hero-solid {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: var(--body-font-family);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .9rem;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.btn-hero-solid:hover { background: #c03a09; color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212,69,12,.4); }
.btn-hero-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 11px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    font-family: var(--body-font-family);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-hero-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); color: #fff; }

/* Hero slick customization */
.hero-section .slick-dots {
    bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-section .slick-dots li button::before {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.hero-section .slick-dots li.slick-active button::before {
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    opacity: 1;
}
.hero-section .slick-prev, .hero-section .slick-next {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.hero-section .slick-prev:hover, .hero-section .slick-next:hover {
    background: var(--clr-accent);
}
.hero-section .slick-prev { left: 24px; }
.hero-section .slick-next { right: 24px; }
.hero-section .slick-prev::before { content: '‹'; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1; }
.hero-section .slick-next::before { content: '›'; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS STRIP — REDESIGNED
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.stats-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-navy) 100%);
    padding: 20px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle grid pattern overlay */
.stats-strip::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Accent glow orb */
.stats-strip::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    left: -60px;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,69,12,.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 20px 12px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Vertical dividers */
.stat-item + .stat-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 25%;
    height: 50%;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.stat-icon-wrap {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.stat-item:hover .stat-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    border-color: var(--clr-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212,69,12,.35);
}

.stat-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.stat-item:hover .stat-icon-wrap i {
    color: #fff;
}

.stat-val {
    font-family: var(--body-font-family);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.stat-suffix {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: block;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Mobile: remove dividers, add subtle row separators */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .stat-item + .stat-item::before {
        display: none;
    }
    .stat-item {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
        padding: 16px 8px;
    }
    .stat-val {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .stat-icon-wrap {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }
    .stat-icon-wrap i {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

/* Dark mode */
[data-theme="dark"] .stats-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #0d1d3a 100%);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   GENERIC SECTION HELPERS
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-pad { padding: 72px 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 52px 0; }

.section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    margin-bottom: .6rem;
}
.section-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 16px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--clr-text);
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.section-title span { color: var(--clr-primary); }

.underline-rule {
    width: 52px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-accent));
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 14px 0 0;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 440px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: block;
}
.about-img-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: -12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-accent));
    color: #fff;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-img-badge .years {
    font-family: var(--body-font-family);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}
.about-img-badge .txt { font-size: .75rem; opacity: .85; }
.about-img-frame {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: -12px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 3px solid var(--clr-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: .5;
}

.feature-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.feature-pill:hover { border-color: var(--clr-primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.feature-pill .pill-icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.feature-pill .pill-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.feature-pill .pill-sub { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--clr-muted); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS — VERTICAL SLICK
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.notices-wrap {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    max-height: 270px;
}
.notices-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-d) 100%);
    padding: 14px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.notices-header h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.notice-count-badge {
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 30px;
}
.view-all-link {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: color .15s;
}
.view-all-link:hover { color: #fff; }

/* Ticker-style continuous scroll */
.notices-ticker-wrap {
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.notices-ticker-wrap::before,
.notices-ticker-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 36px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.notices-ticker-wrap::before {
    top: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--clr-surface), transparent);
}
.notices-ticker-wrap::after {
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--clr-surface), transparent);
}

.notices-ticker {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.notices-ticker.animating {
    animation: notice-scroll 30s linear infinite;
}
.notices-ticker:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes notice-scroll {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-50%); }
}

.notice-card {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: background .15s;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.notice-card:hover { background: var(--clr-primary-l); }
.notice-type-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: .95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.notice-type-urgent { background: rgba(212,69,12,.12); color: var(--clr-accent); }
.notice-type-exam   { background: rgba(0,53,128,.1);   color: var(--clr-primary); }
.notice-type-general{ background: rgba(26,122,50,.1);  color: var(--clr-green); }
.notice-type-event  { background: rgba(100,60,200,.1); color: #6438c8; }
.notice-title {
    font-size: .87rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-text);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.notice-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: .74rem;
    color: var(--clr-muted);
}
.notice-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1px 8px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: .68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .03em;
}
.notice-tag.urgent { background: rgba(212,69,12,.1); color: var(--clr-accent); border: 1px solid rgba(212,69,12,.2); }
.notice-tag.exam   { background: rgba(0,53,128,.08); color: var(--clr-primary); border: 1px solid rgba(0,53,128,.2); }
.notice-tag.general{ background: var(--clr-green-l); color: var(--clr-green); border: 1px solid rgba(26,122,50,.2); }
.notice-tag.event  { background: rgba(100,60,200,.08); color: #6438c8; border: 1px solid rgba(100,60,200,.2); }

/* Quick links sidebar */
.quick-links-box {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.ql-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, #1a3c6e 100%);
    padding: 14px 20px;
}
.ql-header h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.ql-body { padding: 8px; }
.ql-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--clr-text);
    font-size: .84rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.ql-item:hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary-l);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    border-color: rgba(0,53,128,.1);
}
.ql-item i { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--clr-accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
.ql-item .ql-arrow { margin-left: auto; font-size: .75rem; color: var(--clr-muted); }

/* Upcoming events mini */
.mini-event {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    transition: background .15s;
}
.mini-event:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.mini-event:hover { background: var(--clr-primary-l); }
.mini-event-date {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 6px 10px;
    min-width: 46px;
}
.mini-event-date .day { font-family: var(--body-font-family); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; display: block; }
.mini-event-date .mon { font-size: .65rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; opacity: .8; }
.mini-event-title { font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--clr-text); }
.mini-event-meta { font-size: .74rem; color: var(--clr-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   COURSES / PROGRAMS
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.program-card {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    /*padding: 28px 24px;*/
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.program-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-accent));
}
.program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(0,53,128,.2);
}
.program-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--clr-primary-l);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.program-title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.program-desc { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.program-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.program-tag {
    background: var(--clr-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    color: var(--clr-muted);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    font-size: .73rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.btn-program {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--clr-primary-l);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,53,128,.15);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: .83rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}
.btn-program:hover { background: var(--clr-primary); color: #fff; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   DEPARTMENTS
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.dept-tabs-wrap .nav { gap: 8px; }
.dept-tab-btn {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    color: var(--clr-muted);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.dept-tab-btn.active {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,53,128,.3);
}
.dept-tab-btn:hover:not(.active) { border-color: var(--clr-primary); color: var(--clr-primary); }
.dept-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.dept-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
    transform: translateX(4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}
.dept-item-icon {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    background: var(--clr-primary-l);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-size: .95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dept-name { font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2; }
.dept-type { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--clr-muted); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FACULTY SPOTLIGHTS
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faculty-card {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
}
.faculty-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.faculty-avatar {
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--clr-surface);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
    margin: 24px auto 12px;
    display: block;
}
.faculty-name { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; }
.faculty-dept { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--clr-accent); font-weight: 600; margin: 2px 0; }
.faculty-qual { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--clr-muted); padding: 0 16px 20px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   GALLERY GRID
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: 220px 220px;
    gap: 10px;
}
.gallery-grid .g-item-1 { grid-column: 1 / 2; grid-row: 1 / 3; }
.gallery-grid .g-item-2 { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.gallery-grid .g-item-3 { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; }
.gallery-grid .g-item-4 { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; }
.gallery-grid .g-item-5 { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 2; }

.g-item {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.g-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
    display: block;
}
.g-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.g-item-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,29,58,.7) 0%, transparent 50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .3s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 14px;
}
.g-item:hover .g-item-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.g-item-caption { color: #fff; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA STRIP
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-d) 100%);
    padding: 52px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-strip::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -80px;
    top: -80px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,69,12,.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.cta-strip h2 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.9rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.cta-strip p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.btn-cta-white {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .9rem;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.btn-cta-white:hover { background: var(--clr-accent); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-cta-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    padding: 11px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.btn-cta-outline:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
}
.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.contact-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-ico {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--clr-primary-l);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-lbl { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--clr-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; }
.contact-val { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text); line-height: 1.4; }

.contact-form-card {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
}
.form-label { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-text); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.form-control, .form-select {
    background: var(--clr-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    color: var(--clr-text);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 9px 14px;
    font-size: .87rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,53,128,.1);
    color: var(--clr-text);
}
.btn-submit {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 11px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.btn-submit:hover { background: var(--clr-accent); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* Map placeholder */
.map-placeholder {
    height: 240px;
    background: var(--clr-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.map-placeholder iframe {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, var(--clr-navy) 100%);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    padding: 56px 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.site-footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.site-footer::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent);
    z-index: -1;
}
.footer-brand-name {
    font-family: var(--body-font-family);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.footer-brand-meta { font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-top: 4px; }
.footer-about {  line-height: 1.7; margin-top: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }

.footer-heading {
    font-family: var(--body-font-family);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .03em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: .6rem;
}
.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 28px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    border-radius: 1px;
}

.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    transition: color .15s;
}
.footer-links a::before {
    content: '›';
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    font-size: .9rem;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: #fff; }

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: .8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--clr-accent); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    padding: 16px 0;
    margin-top: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}
.footer-bottom p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); margin: 0; }
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent); }
.footer-accred { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.accred-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Social icons footer */
.social-icons { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; }
.social-ico {
    width: 34px; height: 34px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    font-size: .85rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-ico:hover { background: var(--clr-accent); border-color: var(--clr-accent); color: #fff; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   BACK TO TOP
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#backToTop {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity .25s, visibility .25s, transform .25s;
    z-index: 1000;
}
#backToTop.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
#backToTop:hover { background: var(--clr-accent); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   DARK MODE OVERRIDES
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-theme="dark"] .site-header,
[data-theme="dark"] .program-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .notices-wrap,
[data-theme="dark"] .quick-links-box,
[data-theme="dark"] .faculty-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .contact-info-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .contact-form-card { background: var(--clr-surface); border-color: var(--clr-border); }
[data-theme="dark"] .feature-pill { background: var(--clr-surface); border-color: var(--clr-border); }
[data-theme="dark"] .sub-menu { background: #1a2540; border-color: #2a3555; }
[data-theme="dark"] .sub-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
[data-theme="dark"] .sub-link:hover { background: rgba(0,53,128,.3); color: #fff; }
[data-theme="dark"] .dept-item { background: var(--clr-surface); }
[data-theme="dark"] .header-search input { background: var(--clr-surface); color: var(--clr-text); border-color: var(--clr-border); }
[data-theme="dark"] .form-control, [data-theme="dark"] .form-select { background: #1a2540; border-color: var(--clr-border); color: var(--clr-text); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: .3s; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .section-pad { padding: 48px 0; }
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto;
    }
    .gallery-grid .g-item-1 { grid-column: 1 / 3; grid-row: auto; }
    .top-bar .d-md-flex { display: none !important; }
    .header-search { display: none; }
    .about-img-badge { right: 0; }
}

/* Body scroll lock when menu open */
body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }

/* Active navbar tab indicator */
.main-navbar .nav-active > .u-link::after { transform: scaleX(1) !important; }
.main-navbar .nav-active > .u-link { color: #fff !important; }

/* Slick override for hero */
.hero-section .slick-list,
.hero-section .slick-track { height: 100% !important; }

/* Highlighted notice NEW badge */
.notice-new {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: .62rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 1px 6px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin-left: 6px;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
    animation: blink-new 2s step-end infinite;
}
@keyframes blink-new { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: .4; } }

/* Custom scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 7px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--clr-bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--clr-primary); border-radius: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--clr-accent); }

/* Focus-visible */
button:focus-visible, a:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--clr-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Events carousel */
.event-card {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 10px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.event-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.event-img {
    height: 180px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), #1a5fa8);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    position: relative;
}
.event-date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px; left: 14px;
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 6px 10px;
    text-align: center;
}
.event-date-badge .d { font-family: var(--body-font-family); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; display: block; }
.event-date-badge .m { font-size: .65rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; }
.event-body { padding: 16px; }
.event-cat { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-primary); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.event-title { font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.event-detail { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--clr-muted); }

/* Events slick */
.events-slider .slick-prev, .events-slider .slick-next {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 5;
}
.events-slider .slick-prev:hover, .events-slider .slick-next:hover { background: var(--clr-primary); }
.events-slider .slick-prev { left: -16px; }
.events-slider .slick-next { right: -16px; }
.events-slider .slick-prev::before, .events-slider .slick-next::before { color: var(--clr-text); }
.events-slider .slick-prev:hover::before, .events-slider .slick-next:hover::before { color: #fff; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE — LIGHT, COMPACT (400px)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.principal-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #e8eaff 50%, #f5f0ff 100%);
    padding: 48px 0;
    max-height: 400px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle mesh texture */
.principal-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ─── Photo ─── */
.principal-photo-wrap {
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
}
.principal-photo {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.12), 0 0 0 4px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.principal-photo-wrap:hover .principal-photo {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ─── Content ─── */
.principal-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.principal-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    background: rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.06);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.principal-quote {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--clr-text);
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    padding-left: 16px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-accent);
    font-style: italic;
}

.principal-attribution {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.principal-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-text);
}

.principal-divider {
    color: var(--clr-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.principal-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--clr-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ─── CTA ─── */
.btn-principal {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-principal:hover {
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 69, 12, 0.25);
}

.btn-principal i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-principal:hover i {
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ─── Responsive ─── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .principal-section {
        padding: 36px 0;
        max-height: none;
    }

    .principal-photo {
        width: 100px;
        height: 100px;
    }

    .principal-quote {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        text-align: center;
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 0;
        border-top: 2px solid var(--clr-accent);
        padding-top: 16px;
    }

    .principal-attribution {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 4px;
    }

    .principal-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .btn-principal {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 240px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* Dark mode */
[data-theme="dark"] .principal-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 50%, #1e293b 100%);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .principal-quote {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .principal-name {
    color: #fff;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .principal-label {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #67e8f9;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .principal-photo {
    border-color: #1e293b;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 0 4px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
}

/* Accreditation / NAAC strip */
.naac-strip {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--clr-accent);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    padding: 24px 0;
}
.naac-badge-large {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3ee, #fff5ec);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,69,12,.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 12px 20px;
}
.naac-badge-large .grade {
    font-family: var(--body-font-family);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    line-height: 1;
}
.naac-badge-large .lbl { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--clr-muted); font-weight: 600; }
.naac-badge-large .org { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-text); }

/* Info alert strip */
.info-alert {
    background: var(--clr-primary-l);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-primary);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: .84rem;
    color: var(--clr-text);
}
.info-alert i { color: var(--clr-primary); font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Tab pane fade */
.tab-pane { animation: fadeTab .3s ease; }
@keyframes fadeTab { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }


/*Gallery*/
/* Gallery zoom icon */
.g-zoom-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.7);
    transition: opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.g-item:hover .g-zoom-icon {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}
.g-item a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   GALLERY MODULE (Listing & Details)
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* --- Skeletons & Fallbacks --- */
@keyframes galSkeletonPulse {
    0%   { background-position: -200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

.gal-skeleton-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-bg) 25%, var(--clr-border) 50%, var(--clr-bg) 75%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: galSkeletonPulse 2s infinite linear;
}

.gal-placeholder {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-l), var(--clr-border));
    color: var(--clr-muted);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* --- Shared Image Wrapper --- */
.gal-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--clr-bg);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; /* Enforces uniform height no matter what */
    width: 100%;
    mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black); /* Fix Safari rounded corners */
}

.gal-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0; /* Hidden until JS loaded */
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    display: block;
}

.gal-img.is-loaded {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* --- Listing: Masonry Card Layout (Title Below Image) --- */
.gal-masonry {
    column-count: 2; /* 2 columns on mobile */
    column-gap: 0.75rem;
}
@media (min-width: 576px) { .gal-masonry { column-gap: 1.5rem; } }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .gal-masonry { column-count: 4; } }

.gal-card {
    break-inside: avoid;
    page-break-inside: avoid;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    transform: translateZ(0);
}
@media (min-width: 576px) { .gal-card { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; } }

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

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

.gal-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.gal-card-body {
    padding: 0.75rem;
}
@media (min-width: 576px) { .gal-card-body { padding: 1rem; } }

.gal-card-title {
    color: var(--clr-text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.2rem 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis; /* Truncates long titles automatically */
}
@media (min-width: 576px) { .gal-card-title { font-size: 1.1rem; } }

.gal-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--clr-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Details Page: Grid Layout --- */
.gal-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* 2 columns on mobile */
    gap: 0.75rem;
}
@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .gal-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

.gal-detail-item {
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.gal-detail-item:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.gal-detail-item:hover .gal-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gal-zoom-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(13, 29, 58, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.gal-detail-item:hover .gal-zoom-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FACULTY PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.custom-v-tabs .nav-link {
    color: var(--clr-text);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.custom-v-tabs .nav-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg);
}
.custom-v-tabs .nav-link.active {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-l);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    border-left-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.faculty-card {
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0,53,128,0.2) !important;
}

.archive-list .list-group-item {
    transition: all 0.2s;
}
.archive-list .list-group-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg) !important;
    padding-left: 8px !important;
    border-radius: 6px;
}


/* Custom styling for the Course Cards */
.transition-hover {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.transition-hover:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 .5rem 1.5rem rgba(0,0,0,.1) !important;
}
.transition-scale {
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.transition-hover:hover .transition-scale {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Slick Slider Button Adjustments */
.course-slider .slick-prev, .course-slider .slick-next {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    z-index: 10;
}
.course-slider .slick-prev { left: -15px; }
.course-slider .slick-next { right: -15px; }
.course-slider .slick-prev:before, .course-slider .slick-next:before {
    color: var(--bs-primary);
    font-size: 24px;
    opacity: 1;
}


/* Custom Square Slider Arrows overlapping the edges */
.custom-slider-arrows {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.custom-slider-arrows .slick-prev,
.custom-slider-arrows .slick-next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 2px; /* Slight rounding, mostly square */
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.custom-slider-arrows .slick-prev:hover,
.custom-slider-arrows .slick-next:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    background-color: #f8f9fa !important;
}

/* Position them slightly outside/overlapping the edges */
.custom-slider-arrows .slick-prev {
    left: -15px;
}

.custom-slider-arrows .slick-next {
    right: -15px;
}

/* Arrow Icons color */
.custom-slider-arrows .slick-prev:before,
.custom-slider-arrows .slick-next:before {
    color: #333333;
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 1;
    font-family: bootstrap-icons !important; /* Ensure BI loads if using them */
}

/* Define the specific icons if relying on slick's default pseudo elements */
.custom-slider-arrows .slick-prev:before {
    content: "❮";
}
.custom-slider-arrows .slick-next:before {
    content: "❯";
}

/* Card Enhancements */
.program-card {
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0 !important;
}
.cursor-pointer {
    cursor: pointer;
}
.bg-orange {
    background-color: #ff8c00;
}


/* Custom styling for the Video Block */
.video-frame-wrapper {
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.video-frame-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 1.5rem 3.5rem rgba(0,0,0,0.12) !important;
}

/* Enhancing the badge inside the video section */
.border-primary-subtle {
    border-color: rgba(var(--bs-primary-rgb), 0.2) !important;
}

input[type="search"]::-webkit-search-cancel-button {
    margin-right: 42px;
    cursor: pointer;
}
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SEARCH PAGE & UTILITY DARK MODE FIXES
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-theme="dark"] .bg-light {
    background-color: var(--clr-surface) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .text-dark {
    color: #f8f9fa !important;
}

/* Fix the List Group Items & Hover Effects */
[data-theme="dark"] .list-group-item {
    background-color: var(--clr-surface);
    border-color: var(--clr-border);
    color: var(--clr-text);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .transition-hover:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Fix the "Quick Links" White Buttons */
[data-theme="dark"] .btn-white {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: var(--clr-border) !important;
    color: var(--clr-text);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .btn-white:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Fix the Bootstrap "Subtle" Backgrounds & Text Colors */
[data-theme="dark"] .bg-primary-subtle { background-color: rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.25) !important; color: #99c2ff !important; }
[data-theme="dark"] .bg-info-subtle { background-color: rgba(13, 202, 240, 0.15) !important; color: #6edff6 !important; }
[data-theme="dark"] .bg-success-subtle { background-color: rgba(25, 135, 84, 0.15) !important; color: #75b798 !important; }
[data-theme="dark"] .bg-warning-subtle { background-color: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.15) !important; color: #ffda6a !important; }
[data-theme="dark"] .bg-danger-subtle { background-color: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.15) !important; color: #ea868f !important; }
[data-theme="dark"] .bg-secondary-subtle { background-color: rgba(108, 117, 125, 0.2) !important; color: #adb5bd !important; }
[data-theme="dark"] .bg-indigo-subtle { background-color: rgba(102, 16, 242, 0.2) !important; color: #c29ffa !important; }
[data-theme="dark"] .bg-purple-subtle { background-color: rgba(111, 66, 193, 0.2) !important; color: #e2d9f3 !important; }

/* Ensure the warning text override forces the yellow color in dark mode */
[data-theme="dark"] .bg-warning-subtle.text-dark {
    color: #ffda6a !important;
}

/* Flex container */
.logo-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Individual logo item – holds background, padding, border, shadow */
.logo-item {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* The image itself – original colors, responsive sizing */
.logo-img {
    display: block;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: filter 0.2s ease;
}

/* Individual image width control (if needed) */
.logo-item .logo-img { width: 60px; }

/* Hover effect on the container */
.logo-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* DARK MODE: container background stays dark, no border, no shadow */
[data-theme="dark"] .logo-item {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
}

/* DARK MODE: invert the image logo to pure white */
[data-theme="dark"] .logo-img {
    filter: brightness(1) invert(1);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   GLOBAL DARK MODE FIXES (Override Hardcoded Colors)
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* 1. Force Bootstrap's bg-white and bg-light to use the dark surface color */
[data-theme="dark"] .bg-white,
[data-theme="dark"] .bg-light {
    background-color: var(--clr-surface) !important;
}

/* 2. Override inline styles from Twig files (e.g., Programmes & Video blocks) */
[data-theme="dark"] section[style*="background-color"],
[data-theme="dark"] .card[style*="background-color"],
[data-theme="dark"] div[style*="background-color: #f8f9fa"],
[data-theme="dark"] div[style*="background-color: #f4f5f7"] {
    background-color: var(--clr-surface) !important;
}

/* 3. Fix the hardcoded white Slick Slider Navigation Arrows */
[data-theme="dark"] .custom-slider-arrows .slick-prev,
[data-theme="dark"] .custom-slider-arrows .slick-next,
[data-theme="dark"] .course-slider .slick-prev,
[data-theme="dark"] .course-slider .slick-next {
    background-color: var(--clr-surface) !important;
    border-color: var(--clr-border) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .custom-slider-arrows .slick-prev:before,
[data-theme="dark"] .custom-slider-arrows .slick-next:before,
[data-theme="dark"] .course-slider .slick-prev:before,
[data-theme="dark"] .course-slider .slick-next:before {
    color: var(--clr-text) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .custom-slider-arrows .slick-prev:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .custom-slider-arrows .slick-next:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-l) !important;
}

/* 4. Fix general borders and Bootstrap cards */
[data-theme="dark"] .border,
[data-theme="dark"] .border-top,
[data-theme="dark"] .border-bottom {
    border-color: var(--clr-border) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .card {
    background-color: var(--clr-surface) !important;
    border-color: var(--clr-border) !important;
}

/* 5. Fix text muting on dark backgrounds */
[data-theme="dark"] .text-muted {
    color: var(--clr-muted) !important;
}

/* Custom KnpPaginator Styling */
.custom-pagination .pagination {
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.custom-pagination .page-item .page-link {
    border: none;
    background-color: var(--clr-surface, #ffffff);
    color: var(--clr-text, #1a1f36);
    border-radius: 8px !important; /* Forces rounded boxes instead of touching */
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.custom-pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary, #003580);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 53, 128, 0.2);
}
.custom-pagination .page-item:not(.active) .page-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-l, #e8eef9);
    color: var(--clr-primary, #003580);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.custom-pagination .page-item.disabled .page-link {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-muted);
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   WALL MAGAZINE — _mz NAMESPACE
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
._mz-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: var(--clr-bg);
    border-top: 2px dashed var(--clr-border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── Chessboard fading background ── */
._mz-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20%;
    background-image: repeating-conic-gradient(
        from 0deg,
        var(--clr-border) 0deg 90deg,
        transparent 90deg 180deg
    );
    background-size: 156px 156px;
    opacity: 0.34;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, black 10%, transparent 65%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, black 10%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

/* ── Header ── */
._mz-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

._mz-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    margin-bottom: .8rem;
}

._mz-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--clr-text);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0;
}

._mz-highlight {
    color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* ── Card ── */
._mz-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.4rem;
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1),
    box-shadow 0.45s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    height: 100%;
}

._mz-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    border-color: var(--_mz-accent, var(--clr-primary));
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.18),
    0 0 0 1px var(--_mz-accent, var(--clr-primary));
}

/* Inner chessboard box */
._mz-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: repeating-conic-gradient(
        from 0deg,
        var(--clr-border) 0deg 90deg,
        transparent 90deg 180deg
    );
    background-size: 20px 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, background-position 0.8s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

._mz-card:hover ._mz-card-bg {
    opacity: 0.1;
    background-position: 10px 10px;
}

/* Shine sweep */
._mz-shine {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -80%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-18deg);
    transition: left 0.85s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

._mz-card:hover ._mz-shine {
    left: 160%;
}

/* ── Icon ring ── */
._mz-icon-ring {
    width: 84px;
    height: 84px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clr-primary-l);
    color: var(--_mz-accent, var(--clr-primary));
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1),
    background 0.35s ease,
    color 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 0 transparent;
}

._mz-card:hover ._mz-icon-ring {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-8deg);
    background: var(--_mz-accent, var(--clr-primary));
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--_mz-accent, var(--clr-primary)) 12%, transparent);
}

._mz-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}

._mz-card:hover ._mz-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ── Title ── */
._mz-card-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-text);
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: color 0.35s ease;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

._mz-card:hover ._mz-card-title {
    color: var(--_mz-accent, var(--clr-primary));
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   DARK MODE
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-theme="dark"] ._mz-section::before {
    opacity: 0.09;
}

[data-theme="dark"] ._mz-card {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border-color: var(--clr-border);
}

[data-theme="dark"] ._mz-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45),
    0 0 0 1px var(--_mz-accent, var(--clr-primary));
}

[data-theme="dark"] ._mz-icon-ring {
    background: rgba(0,53,128,.22);
}

[data-theme="dark"] ._mz-card:hover ._mz-icon-ring {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--_mz-accent, var(--clr-primary)) 18%, transparent);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    ._mz-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    ._mz-card {
        padding: 2.2rem 1rem;
    }
    ._mz-icon-ring {
        width: 68px;
        height: 68px;
    }
    ._mz-icon {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
    }
    ._mz-card-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}