/* =============================================
   RCP MEHKAR – PHARMACY COLLEGE WEBSITE
   Style Sheet | Professional & Responsive
   ============================================= */

/* CSS VARIABLES */
:root {
  --navy:     #0d2137;
  --blue:     #1a4a7a;
  --sky:      #2e7dc8;
  --gold:     #c9901a;
  --gold-lt:  #f5c842;
  --green:    #1e7e5c;
  --white:    #ffffff;
  --off-white:#f6f8fb;
  --light:    #eef2f8;
  --gray:     #6b7280;
  --dark-gray:#374151;
  --text:     #1a1f2e;

  --ff-head:  'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --ff-body:  'DM Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-md:  0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-lg:  0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.12);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;

  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --nav-h: 50px;
}

/* RESET & BASE */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; overflow-x: hidden; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h, 50px) + 20px); }
body {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; height: auto; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* CONTAINER */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* SECTION */
.section { padding: 50px 0; }
.bg-light { background: var(--off-white); }
.bg-dark  { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 32px; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* SECTION HEADER */
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.section-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--ff-head);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.section-header p { color: var(--gray); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section-header.light h2 { color: var(--white); }
.section-header.light p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

/* SECTION TAG */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(46,125,200,.1);
  color: var(--sky);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-tag.light {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: var(--gold-lt);
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--sky);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid var(--sky);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-primary.sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 14px; }
.btn-primary.lg { padding: 18px 36px; font-size: 16px; }
.btn-primary.full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--sky);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 2px solid var(--sky);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--sky);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline.lg { padding: 18px 36px; font-size: 16px; }

.btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* PRELOADER */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: opacity .5s ease, visibility .5s ease;
}
#preloader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.pre-ring {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.9s linear infinite;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
#preloader span { color: var(--white); font-family: var(--ff-head); font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* SECTION 1: Top Utility Bar */
.top-utility-bar {
  background: #0b1c31;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.utility-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.utility-left {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
}
.utility-left a, .utility-left span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.utility-left a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}
.utility-left svg {
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 1;
}
.utility-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
}
.social-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-right: 20px;
}
.social-icons a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.social-icons a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-brochure {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-brochure:hover {
  background: #d49a00;
}

/* SECTION 2: College Branding Section */
.college-branding {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f7f6 100%);
  padding: 15px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.branding-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr 120px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}
.branding-logo-left {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.branding-logo-left img {
  height: 110px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.branding-details {
  text-align: center;
}
.branding-details .college-motto {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.branding-details .college-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-head);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.branding-details .college-affiliations {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.branding-logo-right {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.branding-logo-right img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* SECTION 3: Navigation Bar */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.nav-inner {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.logo-mobile {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.logo-mobile img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.nav-links > a, .nav-links > .dropdown > a {
  padding: 0 16px;
  height: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links > a:hover,
.nav-links > a.active,
.nav-links > .dropdown > a:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold-lt);
}
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--sky) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  margin-left: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--blue) !important; }

/* NAV SEARCH BAR */
.nav-search {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-left: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 30px;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  height: 32px;
}
.nav-search:focus-within {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 200, 66, 0.25);
}
#searchInput {
  width: 140px;
  padding: 6px 4px 6px 14px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--white);
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: width .3s;
}
#searchInput:focus {
  width: 180px;
  color: var(--text);
}
#searchInput::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
#searchInput:focus::placeholder {
  color: var(--gray);
}
.search-icon-btn {
  padding: 6px 12px 6px 4px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.nav-search:focus-within .search-icon-btn {
  color: var(--blue);
}
.search-icon-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-lt);
}
.search-results {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 12px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  min-width: 300px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: none;
  max-height: 340px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 2000;
}
.search-results.active { display: block; }
.search-result-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  transition: background .2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.search-result-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.search-result-item:hover { background: var(--off-white); }
.search-result-icon {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  background: rgba(46,125,200,.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.search-result-title { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.search-result-section { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--gray); margin-top: 2px; }
.search-no-results { padding: 18px 16px; text-align: center; color: var(--gray); font-size: 14px; }

/* DROPDOWN */
.dropdown {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.drop-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 200px;
  padding: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: all .25s ease;
  z-index: 1001;
}
.dropdown:hover .drop-menu,
.dropdown:focus-within .drop-menu,
.dropdown.open .drop-menu,
.dropdown.active .drop-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.drop-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.drop-menu a:hover { background: var(--light); color: var(--sky); }
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1100;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, opacity .3s ease;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* HERO */
.hero { position: relative; height: 100vh; min-height: 600px; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-slider { position: relative; height: 100%; }
.slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: var(--bg);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: var(--pos, center center);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .8s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.slide::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(8,20,40,.92) 0%,
    rgba(10,28,56,.80) 38%,
    rgba(10,28,56,.45) 62%,
    rgba(0,0,0,.15) 100%
  );
}
.slide.active { opacity: 1; }
.slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 700px;
  padding: 0 40px;
  margin-left: 5%;
  animation: slideIn .8s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes slideIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.slide-content .badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.slide-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--ff-head);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 68px);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.55), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.slide-content h1 em { color: var(--gold-lt); font-style: normal; }
.slide-content p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 500px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.slider-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  z-index: 10;
}
.s-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: white;
  font-size: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background .2s;
}
.s-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); }
.dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.dot.active { background: var(--gold); width: 24px; border-radius: 4px; }
.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  right: 40px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* STATS BAR */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--blue);
  padding: 40px 0;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-item .counter {
  font-family: var(--ff-head);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-item sup { font-size: 24px; color: var(--gold-lt); font-weight: 700; }
.stat-item p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 13px; margin-top: 6px; }

/* ADMISSION ALERT */
.admission-alert {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green) 0%, #15614a 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 0;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.admission-alert .container { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; width: 100%; }
.pulse-dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  background: var(--gold-lt);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(245,200,66,.4); } 50%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(245,200,66,0); } }
.alert-btn {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--green);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-left: auto;
  transition: .2s;
}
.alert-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-lt); color: var(--navy); }
.close-alert {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.close-alert:hover { color: white; }

/* ABOUT OVERVIEW */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-media { display: block; position: relative; }
.about-img-stack { position: relative; padding-bottom: 60px; }
.about-img-stack > img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
}
.img-card {
  position: absolute;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-align: center;
}
.img-card strong { display: block; font-family: var(--ff-head); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; }
.img-card small { font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.4; }
.img-card.gold { background: var(--gold); color: white; bottom: 20px; left: -20px; }
.img-card.green { background: var(--green); color: white; top: 20px; right: -20px; }
.about-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--ff-head);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.about-content p { color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.check-list { margin: 24px 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.check-list li { font-size: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
.check-list li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.about-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 32px; }

/* COURSES */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.course-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--sky); }
.course-card.featured {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
}
.badge-featured {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: white;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.course-icon { font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.course-card h3 { font-family: var(--ff-head); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.course-sub { color: var(--gray); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.course-card.featured .course-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.course-card ul { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.course-card li { font-size: 14px; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06); display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.course-card li::before { content: '→'; color: var(--sky); font-weight: 700; }
.course-card.featured li { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.course-card.featured li::before { color: var(--gold-lt); }
.courses-cta { display: flex; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* WHY US */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--sky); }
.why-card span { font-size: 36px; display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.why-card h4 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--navy); }
.why-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); }

/* INFRASTRUCTURE */
.infra-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 220px);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.infra-card {
  background-image: var(--img);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.infra-card.big { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
.infra-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}
.infra-card:hover .infra-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.infra-overlay h3 { color: white; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.infra-overlay p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: 13px; }

/* FACULTY */
.faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.faculty-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.faculty-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.faculty-img {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faculty-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.faculty-card h4 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.faculty-card p { color: var(--sky); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
.faculty-card small { color: var(--gray); font-size: 12px; display: block; margin-top: 4px; }
.faculty-exp {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--light);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* PLACEMENTS */
.placement-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.p-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.p-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.p-stat strong { display: block; font-family: var(--ff-head); font-size: 48px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--gold-lt); line-height: 1; }
.p-stat span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 14px; margin-top: 8px; display: block; }
.recruiters { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.recruiter-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.recruiter-logos { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; }
.recruiter-logos span {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.recruiter-logos span:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); color: white; }

/* TESTIMONIALS */
.testimonials { background: var(--off-white); }
.testi-slider { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 32px; position: relative; height: auto; min-height: 240px; }
.testi-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out;
}
.testi-card.active { display: block; opacity: 1; }
.testi-card .quote {
  font-size: 60px;
  color: rgba(46,125,200,0.15);
  line-height: 0.1;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: -10px;
}
.testi-card p {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.author-avatar {
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.testi-author strong { display: block; font-size: 15px; color: var(--navy); }
.testi-author small { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); }
.testi-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; }

/* NEWS & EVENTS */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* NEWS & EVENTS HORIZONTAL SLIDER */
.news-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.news-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding: 14px 6px 24px 6px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  width: 100%;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.news-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}
.news-slider-track .news-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
  min-width: 310px;
  max-width: 400px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.news-slider-track .news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--sky);
}
.news-slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(10, 28, 56, 0.12);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 12;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 28, 56, 0.14);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  user-select: none;
}
.news-slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(10, 28, 56, 0.24);
}
.news-slider-arrow:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.96);
}
.news-slider-arrow.prev {
  left: -22px;
}
.news-slider-arrow.next {
  right: -22px;
}
.news-slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.news-slider-dots .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(10, 28, 56, 0.22);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.news-slider-dots .dot.active {
  background: var(--sky);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .news-slider-track .news-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
    min-width: 280px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .news-slider-arrow {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .news-slider-arrow.prev {
    left: -12px;
  }
  .news-slider-arrow.next {
    right: -12px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .news-slider-track .news-card {
    flex: 0 0 85%;
    min-width: 260px;
  }
  .news-slider-arrow {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
  .news-slider-arrow.prev {
    left: -8px;
  }
  .news-slider-arrow.next {
    right: -8px;
  }
}
.news-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--sky); }
.news-date {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.news-date strong { font-size: 20px; font-family: var(--ff-head); }
.news-date span { font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-lt); }
.news-content {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.news-tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 10px;
  background: rgba(46, 125, 200, 0.1);
  color: var(--sky);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.news-content h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-family: var(--ff-head);
}
.news-content p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.news-content a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sky);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.news-content a:hover { color: var(--navy); }

/* GALLERY PREVIEW */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 200px);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.gal-item {
  background-image: var(--img);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gal-item::after {
  content: '+';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13,33,55,0.7);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.gal-item:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.gal-item:hover { transform: scale(1.02); }
.gal-item.big { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }

/* CONTACT FORM & SECTION */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}
.contact-info .section-tag { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.contact-info h2 { font-family: var(--ff-head); font-size: 36px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.contact-info p { color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 36px; }
.contact-detail { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.contact-detail span {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--sky);
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(46,125,200,0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-detail strong { display: block; font-size: 16px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-detail p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0; }

.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.contact-form h3 { font-family: var(--ff-head); font-size: 24px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-gray); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  outline: none;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--sky);
}
.form-group input.invalid, .form-group select.invalid, .form-group textarea.invalid {
  border-color: #dc2626;
  background-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.02);
}
.form-group .error {
  color: #dc2626;
  font-size: 11px;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px;
  left: 0;
  display: block;
}
.form-success {
  margin-top: 16px;
  background: rgba(30, 126, 92, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--green);
  color: var(--green);
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

/* MAP SECTION */
.map-section { padding: 0; width: 100%; }
/* Map inside contact grid — square on the right side */
.contact-map-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; /* 1:1 square on desktop */
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.contact-map-wrap iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  filter: grayscale(10%) contrast(92%);
  display: block;
}

/* FOOTER */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: 50px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.footer h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: var(--ff-head);
}
.footer h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 40px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.footer-brand .logo { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-brand .logo-text strong { color: var(--white); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.newsletter { display: flex; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; max-width: 280px; }
.newsletter input {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  outline: none;
}
.newsletter button {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0 16px;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.newsletter button:hover { background: var(--gold-lt); }

.footer-links ul li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-links ul li a {
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s;
  display: block;
}
.footer-links ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold-lt); padding-left: 6px; }

.footer-contact p { font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.approvals { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; }
.approvals span {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--gold-lt);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 24px 0;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.footer-bottom .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold-lt); }

/* FLOATING WIDGETS */
.whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 30px;
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  background: #25d366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  z-index: 900;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.whatsapp-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg); }

.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  z-index: 900;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.scroll-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.scroll-top:hover { background: var(--sky); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* SCROLL REVEAL */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}
.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =============================================
   SUBPAGES CUSTOM STYLES
   ============================================= */
.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(13,33,55,0.85), rgba(13,33,55,0.85)), url('images/bg-image.png') center/cover;
  padding: 100px 0 60px;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
}
.page-header h1 { font-family: var(--ff-head); font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 52px); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.breadcrumb { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.breadcrumb a { transition: color 0.2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-lt); }
.breadcrumb span { margin: 0 8px; }

/* TIMELINE (ABOUT PAGE) */
.timeline { position: relative; max-width: 800px; margin: 40px auto 0; padding: 20px 0; }
.timeline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(46,125,200,0.2);
  top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  margin-left: -1px;
}
.timeline-item { padding: 10px 40px; position: relative; background-color: inherit; width: 50%; }
.timeline-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  right: -8px; top: 15px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 3px solid var(--sky);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background-color 0.3s;
}
.timeline-item:hover::after { background-color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.left { left: 0; text-align: right; }
.right { left: 50%; }
.right::after { left: -8px; }
.timeline-date { font-family: var(--ff-head); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--sky); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.timeline-content {
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.timeline-content h3 { font-size: 17px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.timeline-content p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--gray); }

/* VISION & MISSION CARDS */
.vm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-top: 40px; }
.vm-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.vm-card span { font-size: 44px; display: block; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.vm-card h3 { font-family: var(--ff-head); font-size: 24px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.vm-card p { color: var(--gray); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* TABS COMPONENT (DEPARTMENTS PAGE) — Vertical sidebar layout */
.tab-container {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: start;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.tab-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  background: var(--off-white);
  min-height: 460px;
  align-self: stretch;
}
.tab-btn {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-radius: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.tab-btn::before {
  content: '';
  width: 3px;
  height: 0;
  background: var(--sky);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: height 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: stretch;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
}
.tab-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(46,125,200,0.06);
  color: var(--sky);
  padding-left: 26px;
}
.tab-btn:hover::before { height: 100%; }
.tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--sky);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--sky);
  padding-left: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 0;
}
.tab-btn.active::before { display: none; }
.tab-content-area {
  padding: 48px 52px;
}
.tab-content { display: none; }
.tab-content.active {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}
@keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(12px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); } }
.tab-desc h3 { font-family: var(--ff-head); font-size: 26px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.tab-desc p { color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; }
.tab-desc h4 { font-size: 15px; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: 700; }
.tab-desc ul { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.tab-desc li { font-size: 14px; color: var(--dark-gray); padding: 6px 0; display: flex; gap: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04); }
.tab-desc li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.tab-desc li::before { content: '→'; color: var(--sky); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }
.tab-img img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); width: 100%; height: 340px; object-fit: cover; }

/* SEAT MATRIX & ELIGIBILITY TABLE (ADMISSIONS PAGE) */
.table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin: 20px 0;
}
.matrix-table {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 520px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.matrix-table th, .matrix-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.matrix-table th {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
}
.matrix-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--off-white); }
.matrix-table td strong { color: var(--sky); }

/* STAFF DIRECTORY TABLES (FACULTY PAGE) */
.staff-tables-section {
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.staff-group-block {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.staff-group-block:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.staff-group-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-head);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.staff-group-title::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 5px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.staff-table-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.staff-table {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 500px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  margin: 0;
}
.staff-table th {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  text-align: left;
  padding: 15px 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.staff-table th.col-sr,
.staff-table td.col-sr {
  width: 80px;
  text-align: center;
}
.staff-table td {
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  color: #334155;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.staff-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.staff-table tbody tr {
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}
.staff-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(46, 125, 200, 0.04);
}
.staff-table td.staff-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
}
.staff-table td.staff-role {
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* DOWNLOAD CARDS (DOWNLOADS PAGE) */
.download-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; margin-top: 40px; }
.download-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.download-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--sky); }
.download-icon { font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 16px; display: block; }
.download-card h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--navy); }
.download-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.btn-download {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--sky);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.btn-download:hover { background: var(--blue); }

/* =============================================
   MANAGEMENT DESK & ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS
   ============================================= */
.mgmt-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.gold-word { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; }
.mgmt-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.mgmt-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row; /* Horizontal: photo left, info right */
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: start;
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}
.mgmt-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.mgmt-photo-wrap {
  width: 130px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mgmt-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain; /* Full photo visible, no cropping */
  display: block;
}
.mgmt-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
}
.mgmt-badge.president { background: var(--sky); }
.mgmt-badge.secretary { background: var(--green); }
.mgmt-badge.principal { background: var(--navy); }
.mgmt-badge.hod { background: var(--gold); }
.mgmt-info {
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mgmt-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-head);
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.mgmt-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--sky);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  display: block;
}
.mgmt-quote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 12px;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* =============================================
   FULL GALLERY PAGE
   ============================================= */
.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s;
}
.filter-btn:hover { background: rgba(46,125,200,.07); color: var(--sky); border-color: var(--sky); }
.filter-btn.active { background: var(--sky); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--sky); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }

.full-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.full-gal-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--light);
}
.full-gal-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.full-gal-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.full-gal-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13,33,55,.6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
  gap: 8px;
}
.full-gal-item:hover .full-gal-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.full-gal-overlay span { color: white; font-size: 32px; }
.full-gal-overlay p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; padding: 0 16px; }

/* LIGHTBOX */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.92);
  z-index: 9000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity .3s ease, visibility .3s ease;
  padding: 20px;
}
.lightbox.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.lightbox-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  max-height: 80vh;
  width: 100%;
}
.lightbox-img-wrap img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.lightbox-caption {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.lb-close, .lb-prev, .lb-next {
  position: fixed;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s;
  z-index: 9001;
}
.lb-close:hover, .lb-prev:hover, .lb-next:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.lb-close { top: 20px; right: 20px; font-size: 18px; }
.lb-prev { left: 20px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.lb-next { right: 20px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }


/* ABOUT TABS */
.about-tabs-bar {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  padding: 16px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}
.about-tabs-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.about-tab-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.about-tab-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.about-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}




/* =============================================
   MANAGEMENT MESSAGES
   ============================================= */
.message-section {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 28px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.message-section:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.message-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}
.message-image-wrap {
  width: 140px;
  height: 175px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.message-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.message-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-head);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.message-content h4 {
  color: var(--sky);
  font-size: 11px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}
.message-content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.message-content p {
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.message-content p strong {
  color: var(--navy);
}
.message-content .sign-off {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.message-content .sign-off strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.message-content .sign-off span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.message-list {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.message-list li {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  padding: 8px 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.message-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.message-list li::before {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--sky);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.message-list li strong {
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ============================================= */


/* Prevent CSS Grid items from overflowing their containers */
.about-grid > *,
.courses-grid > *,
.contact-grid > *,
.why-grid > *,
.faculty-grid > *,
.infra-grid > *,
.news-grid > *,
.tab-content > *,
.form-row > * {
  min-width: 0;
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN & ADAPTIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================= */

/* --- 1. Large Displays (>= 1440px) --- */
@media (min-width: 1440px) {
  .container {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* --- 2. Standard Desktop / Laptops (>= 1200px) --- */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* --- 3. Compact Desktop & Tablet Landscape (992px to 1199px) --- */
/* Fixes navbar overflow and link breaking at 1024px and medium screens */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .nav-links > a,
  .nav-links > .dropdown > a {
    padding: 0 8px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }
  .nav-search {
    margin-left: 6px;
    height: 30px;
  }
  #searchInput {
    width: 95px;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 4px 4px 4px 10px;
  }
  #searchInput:focus {
    width: 130px;
  }
}

/* --- 4. Tablet Layout Adaptation (<= 1024px) --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-grid,
  div.about-grid[style],
  .contact-grid,
  .tab-content.active {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }
  .about-content {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-img-stack {
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .check-list {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .tab-img img {
    height: 280px;
  }

  /* Courses & Facility Grids */
  .courses-grid,
  div.courses-grid[style] {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
  }

  /* Infrastructure Grid */
  .infra-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: auto;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .infra-card {
    min-height: 200px;
  }
  .infra-card.big {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 1;
    min-height: 240px;
  }
  .infra-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.35) 60%, transparent 100%);
  }

  /* Department tabs */
  .tab-container {
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  }
  .tab-content-area {
    padding: 32px 28px;
  }

  /* Standard 2-column cards */
  .why-grid,
  .faculty-grid,
  .gallery-grid,
  .news-grid,
  .placement-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-rows: repeat(4, 150px);
  }
  .gallery-grid .gal-item.big {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 2;
  }

  /* Management & Footer */
  .mgmt-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .contact-map-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    max-height: 280px;
  }
  .full-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  /* Utility bar tighter spacing */
  .utility-left {
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* --- 5. Mobile Navigation & Tablet Portrait (<= 991px) --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  :root {
    --nav-h: 52px;
  }
  .top-utility-bar {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Mobile Branding */
  .branding-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }
  .branding-logo-left {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .branding-logo-right {
    display: none;
  }
  .branding-logo-left img {
    height: 65px;
    width: auto;
  }
  .branding-details .college-name {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 4.5vw, 32px);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  /* Mobile Navbar & Hamburger */
  .logo-mobile {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .logo-mobile img {
    height: 34px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
  }
  .nav-inner {
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  /* Collapsible Nav Links - anchored directly below navbar */
  .nav-links {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 12px 0 20px;
    gap: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s;
    height: auto;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 54px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    z-index: 1050;
  }
  .nav-links.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  /* Mobile Nav Items & Tap Targets */
  .nav-links > a,
  .nav-links > .dropdown > a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 46px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    color: var(--navy);
    height: auto;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    text-align: left;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
  }
  .nav-links > a:hover,
  .nav-links > a.active,
  .nav-links > .dropdown > a:hover,
  .nav-links > .dropdown.open > a,
  .nav-links > .dropdown.active > a {
    background: rgba(46, 125, 200, 0.08);
    color: var(--sky);
  }

  /* Mobile Dropdown Submenus */
  .nav-links > .dropdown {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    height: auto;
  }
  .nav-links > .dropdown .drop-menu {
    position: static;
    display: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 4px 0;
    min-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .nav-links > .dropdown.open .drop-menu,
  .nav-links > .dropdown.active .drop-menu {
    display: block;
  }
  .nav-links > .dropdown .drop-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 24px 12px 36px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-radius: 0;
    min-height: 44px;
    transition: all 0.15s;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .nav-links > .dropdown .drop-menu a:hover,
  .nav-links > .dropdown .drop-menu a.active {
    background: rgba(46, 125, 200, 0.12);
    color: var(--sky);
    padding-left: 40px;
  }

  /* Mobile Navigation Search */
  .nav-links .nav-search {
    margin: 14px 20px 8px;
    width: calc(100% - 40px);
    height: 38px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 30px;
  }
  .nav-links #searchInput {
    width: 100% !important;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
  .nav-links #searchInput::placeholder {
    color: var(--gray);
  }
  .nav-links .search-icon-btn {
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 8px 14px;
  }
  .nav-links .search-results {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 6px);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    min-width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    z-index: 2000;
  }
  .nav-links .nav-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    width: auto;
    margin: 16px auto 0;
    padding: 12px 28px;
  }
}

/* --- 6. Mobile Devices (<= 768px) --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Slider Contents */
  .slide-content {
    margin-left: 0;
    padding: 0 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 5.5vw, 44px);
  }
  .slide-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .hero-btns {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .slider-controls {
    bottom: 18px;
  }
  .hero-scroll-hint {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero {
    min-height: 520px;
    height: 90vh;
  }

  /* Stats bar */
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .stat-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 24px 12px;
  }
  .stat-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  /* Course cards & Grids single column */
  .courses-grid,
  div.courses-grid[style] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
  .courses-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .btn-primary.lg,
  .btn-outline.lg {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Check-list single column */
  .check-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Timeline adaptation */
  .timeline::after {
    left: 24px;
  }
  .timeline-item {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 54px;
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .timeline-item::after {
    left: 16px;
    top: 15px;
    right: auto !important;
  }
  .left {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .right {
    left: 0;
  }

  .vm-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .download-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  /* Department tabs: collapse to top horizontal scrolling */
  .tab-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto 1fr;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
  .tab-buttons {
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    min-height: unset;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .tab-buttons::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .tab-btn {
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-bottom: none;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    min-width: max-content;
  }
  .tab-btn.active {
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--sky);
    padding-left: 18px;
    background: rgba(46, 125, 200, 0.05);
  }
  .tab-btn:hover {
    padding-left: 18px;
  }
  .tab-content-area {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .tab-content.active {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .tab-desc h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .tab-img img {
    height: 220px;
  }

  /* Tables responsiveness */
  .table-responsive,
  .staff-table-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    display: block;
  }

  /* Gallery preview on mobile */
  .full-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  /* Image card badge offsets on mobile */
  .img-card.gold {
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }
  .img-card.green {
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }

  /* About media images */
  .about-grid img[style*="height"],
  .about-media img {
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: 280px !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* Management Desk */
  .mgmt-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .mgmt-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .mgmt-photo-wrap {
    width: 140px;
    height: 175px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .mgmt-quote {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-top: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }

  /* Management Messages */
  .message-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .message-image-wrap {
    width: 140px;
    height: 175px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .message-section {
    padding: 24px;
  }

  /* Floating Widgets */
  .whatsapp-btn {
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 16px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
  .scroll-top {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  /* Admission alert wrap */
  .admission-alert .container {
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .alert-btn {
    margin-left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 6px;
  }
}

/* --- 7. Small Mobile Screens (<= 600px) --- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .infra-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .infra-card.big {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
    min-height: 200px;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

/* --- 8. Mobile Phones (<= 480px) --- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stat-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }

  .why-grid,
  .faculty-grid,
  .gallery-grid,
  .placement-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-rows: repeat(5, 160px);
  }
  .gallery-grid .gal-item.big {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
  }

  .mgmt-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .mgmt-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 16px;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .mgmt-photo-wrap {
    width: 140px;
    height: 175px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .mgmt-quote {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-top: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }

  .contact-map-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    max-height: 220px;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .footer-bottom .container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .full-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .mgmt-info {
    padding: 12px 14px 16px;
  }

  .branding-details .college-name {
    font-size: clamp(19px, 5.2vw, 26px);
  }
  .branding-details .college-motto {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .branding-details .college-affiliations {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 38px 0;
  }
  .section-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 5.5vw, 32px);
  }

  /* Lightbox controls */
  .lb-close {
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .lb-prev {
    left: 8px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .lb-next {
    right: 8px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
}

/* --- 9. Extra Small Screens (<= 360px) --- */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }
  .branding-details .college-name {
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }
  .branding-details .college-motto {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .branding-details .college-affiliations {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  .slide-content p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
  .nav-links > a,
  .nav-links > .dropdown > a {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .nav-links > .dropdown .drop-menu a {
    padding: 10px 16px 10px 28px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}