/* =========================================================
   S.T. College of Health Education — main stylesheet
   Tokens: navy #0B2545 · gold #C6952C · ivory #F7F5EF · teal #2E5266
   Type: Fraunces (display) + Inter (body/UI)

   RESPONSIVE STRATEGY (desktop-first, shrinking down):
   ≥1281px  Large desktop / wide screens
   1081–1280px  Desktop (default rules)
   901–1080px   Small desktop / tablet landscape
   761–900px    Tablet portrait
   481–760px    Large mobile
   361–480px    Mobile
   ≤360px       Small / narrow mobile
   ========================================================= */

:root{--navy:#0B2545;--navy-deep:#081A33;--ivory:#F7F5EF;--gold:#C6952C;--gold-soft:#E7CE93;--ink:#1C2B39;--teal:#2E5266;--line:#E3DED2;--muted:#5C6B78;--radius:4px;--container:1200px;}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{margin:0;font-family:'Inter',-apple-system,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);background:var(--ivory);line-height:1.6;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden;}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 .5em;}
p{margin:0 0 1em;}
button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;}
input,select,textarea{font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;max-width:100%;}

.container{max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;}
.section{padding:64px 0;}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px;}

/* Utility visibility flags — display:none applied per breakpoint below */
.hide-lg,.hide-md,.hide-sm,.hide-xs{}

/* =========================
   TOPBAR
   ========================= */
.topbar{background:var(--navy-deep);color:#CFDAE6;font-size:13px;}
.topbar-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:8px 24px;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.topbar-left{display:flex;gap:22px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.topbar-left a,.topbar-left span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.ic{width:14px;height:14px;flex-shrink:0;}
.topbar-left a{color:#CFDAE6;transition:color .2s;}
.topbar-left a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}
.topbar-right{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;}
.topbar-right a{color:#B9C7D6;transition:color .2s;}
.topbar-right a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}
.divider{width:1px;height:12px;background:#2C4160;flex-shrink:0;}
.social-icons{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-left:6px;}
.social-icons a{width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid #2C4160;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#CFDAE6;transition:all .2s;}
.social-icons a:hover{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:#fff;}
.social-icons a svg{width:12px;height:12px;}

/* =========================
   HEADER
   ========================= */
.site-header{background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;}
.header-top-row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;}
.brand-logo{height:78px;width:auto;display:block;object-fit:contain;}

.accreditation-strip{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.accred-item{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;height:58px;padding:5px;}
.accred-item:first-child{border-left:0;}
.accred-logo{width:58px;height:58px;object-fit:contain;display:block;transition:transform .2s ease,opacity .2s ease;}
.accred-item:hover .accred-logo{transform:scale(1.05);}
.accred-divider{width:5px;height:34px;background:#0f56ae;}
.header-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
.counsellor-btn{display:flex;padding:4px 8px;border:1px solid #2c4160;border-radius:var(--radius);}
.counsellor-label{font-size:11px;color:var(--muted);}
.counsellor-number{font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);font-size:14px;}

.btn-apply{display:inline-block;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-weight:600;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap;box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(11,37,69,.18);}
.btn-apply:hover{background:var(--navy-deep);}

.nav-toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:5px;width:38px;height:38px;background:none;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);flex-shrink:0;}
.nav-toggle span{display:block;width:18px;height:2px;background:var(--navy);margin:0 auto;}

/* ===================== MAIN NAVIGATION ==================== */
.main-nav{background:var(--navy);position:relative;z-index:100;}
.nav-inner{position:relative;}
.nav-inner ul{display:flex;align-items:stretch;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:nowrap;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;overflow:visible;-ms-overflow-style:none;scrollbar-width:none;}
.nav-inner ul::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
.main-nav > .container > ul > li{position:relative;flex:0 0 auto;}
.main-nav > .container > ul > li > a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:15px 14px;color:#E8ECF1;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;line-height:1;white-space:nowrap;transition:color .2s ease,background .2s ease;}
.main-nav > .container > ul > li > a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);}

.has-dropdown > a::after{content:'';display:inline-block;width:5px;height:5px;margin-left:8px;margin-top:-3px;border-right:1.5px solid #93A2B4;border-bottom:1.5px solid #93A2B4;transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform .2s ease;flex-shrink:0;}

.main-nav .dropdown{display:none;position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;width:250px;min-width:250px;margin:0;padding:8px;list-style:none;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e5e9ef;border-top:2px solid var(--gold-soft);border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(8,26,51,.16);z-index:9999;}
/* Hover-to-open ONLY for real mouse/desktop devices — touch/coarse-pointer
   screens rely purely on the .open class from JS. */
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .has-dropdown:hover > a::after{transform:rotate(225deg);}
  .main-nav > .container > ul > li.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown{display:block;}
}
.main-nav .dropdown li{display:block;width:100%;margin:0;padding:0;}
.main-nav .dropdown li a{display:block;width:100%;padding:10px 14px;color:var(--ink);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.4;white-space:normal;border-radius:4px;transition:color .18s ease,background .18s ease,padding-left .18s ease;}
.main-nav .dropdown li a:hover{background:var(--ivory);color:var(--navy);padding-left:18px;}

/* ==================== HERO IMAGE SLIDER ======================= */
.hero-slider-wrap{position:relative;width:100%;background:#fff;}
.hero-slider-section{position:relative;width:100%;overflow:hidden;background:#eee;}
.hero-slider{position:relative;width:100%;overflow:hidden;}
.hero-slide{position:relative;width:100%;height:500px;overflow:hidden;background:#ddd;}
.hero-slide img{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;user-select:none;}

.hero-slider-prev,.hero-slider-next{position:absolute;top:50%;z-index:10;width:42px;height:42px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:0;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75);border-radius:50%;background:rgba(8,26,51,.28);color:#fff;font-size:17px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;transform:translateY(-50%);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);transition:background .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,transform .2s ease;}
.hero-slider-prev{left:24px;}
.hero-slider-next{right:24px;}
.hero-slider-prev:hover,.hero-slider-next:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);}
.hero-slider-prev:active,.hero-slider-next:active{transform:translateY(-50%) scale(.95);}

.hero-slider-pagination{position:absolute !important;left:0 !important;right:0 !important;bottom:16px !important;z-index:10;width:100% !important;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:5px;}
.hero-slider-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet{width:7px;height:7px;margin:0 !important;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;opacity:.7;transition:width .25s ease,opacity .2s ease,border-radius .25s ease;}
.hero-slider-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active{width:22px;border-radius:7px;background:var(--gold);opacity:1;}

/* =================== HERO RECOGNITION MARQUEE ==================== */
.hero-recognition-bar{display:flex;align-items:center;width:100%;height:42px;background:var(--navy);border-top:1px solid rgba(198,149,44,.45);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(198,149,44,.45);overflow:hidden;}
.hero-recognition-label{position:relative;z-index:2;height:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;flex-shrink:0;padding:0 18px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.08em;}
.hero-recognition-label > span{font-size:8px;}
.hero-recognition-label strong{font-weight:800;}
.hero-recognition-marquee{flex:1;min-width:0;overflow:hidden;mask-image:linear-gradient(to right,transparent,#000 4%,#000 96%,transparent);}
.hero-recognition-track{display:flex;align-items:center;width:max-content;animation:hero-recognition-scroll 30s linear infinite;}
.hero-recognition-marquee:hover .hero-recognition-track{animation-play-state:paused;}
.hero-recognition-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;flex-shrink:0;padding:0 13px;white-space:nowrap;}
.hero-recognition-check{width:16px;height:16px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:50%;color:var(--gold);font-size:9px;font-weight:700;}
.hero-recognition-item strong{color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;}
.hero-recognition-item > span:last-child{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);font-size:9.5px;}
.hero-recognition-separator{flex-shrink:0;color:rgba(198,149,44,.55);font-size:11px;}
@keyframes hero-recognition-scroll{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}

/* ===================== HERO — RESPONSIVE ======================= */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .hero-slide{height:450px;}
  .hero-slider-prev,.hero-slider-next{width:38px;height:38px;font-size:15px;}
  .hero-slider-prev{left:18px;}
  .hero-slider-next{right:18px;}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .hero-slide{height:400px;}
  .hero-slider-prev,.hero-slider-next{width:36px;height:36px;font-size:14px;}
  .hero-slider-prev{left:16px;}
  .hero-slider-next{right:16px;}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .hero-slide{height:340px;}
  .hero-slider-prev,.hero-slider-next{width:34px;height:34px;font-size:13px;}
  .hero-slider-prev{left:12px;}
  .hero-slider-next{right:12px;}
  .hero-slider-pagination{bottom:12px !important;}

  .hero-recognition-bar{height:38px;}
  .hero-recognition-label{padding:0 12px;gap:5px;font-size:8px;}
  .hero-recognition-label > span{font-size:7px;}
  .hero-recognition-item{gap:6px;padding:0 10px;}
  .hero-recognition-check{width:14px;height:14px;font-size:8px;}
  .hero-recognition-item strong{font-size:8.5px;}
  .hero-recognition-item > span:last-child{font-size:7.5px;}
  .hero-recognition-track{animation-duration:24s;}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .hero-slide{height:250px;}
  .hero-slider-prev,.hero-slider-next{width:30px;height:30px;font-size:11px;}
  .hero-slider-prev{left:9px;}
  .hero-slider-next{right:9px;}
  .hero-slider-pagination{bottom:9px !important;}
  .hero-slider-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet{width:5px;height:5px;}
  .hero-slider-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active{width:16px;}

  .hero-recognition-label{padding:0 10px;}
  .hero-recognition-label strong{font-size:7.5px;}
  .hero-recognition-item{padding:0 9px;}
}
@media (max-width:360px){
  .hero-slide{height:220px;}
  .hero-slider-prev,.hero-slider-next{width:28px;height:28px;font-size:10px;}
  .hero-slider-prev{left:7px;}
  .hero-slider-next{right:7px;}
  .hero-recognition-bar{height:36px;}
  .hero-recognition-label{padding:0 8px;}
  .hero-recognition-label strong{font-size:7px;}
  .hero-recognition-item{padding:0 8px;}
}

/* =========== SECTION HEADING ============= */
.section-heading{max-width:640px;margin:0 auto 40px;text-align:center;}
.section-heading.left{margin:0 0 24px;text-align:left;}
.section-heading h2{font-size:30px;}
.section-heading p{color:var(--muted);}

/* =========== COMMON EYEBROW ============= */
.eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--gold);font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase;}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:30px;height:1px;flex:0 0 30px;background:var(--gold);}


/* =========================================================
   ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES / COURSES SECTION
   ========================================================= */

.courses-section {position: relative;z-index: 1;padding: 40px 0 28px;background: #e8e2e2;overflow: hidden;}
.courses-section > .container {position: relative;z-index: 1;}
.courses-heading {max-width: 720px;margin: 0 auto 26px;text-align: center;}
.courses-eyebrow {display: inline-block;margin: 0 0 9px;
    color: #a77b25;font-size: 10px;font-weight: 800;letter-spacing: .18em;line-height: 1;text-transform: uppercase;}

.courses-heading h2 {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -.025em;
}

.courses-heading p {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 10px auto 0;
    color: #68798b;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}


/* Courses Grid */

.courses-layout {
    width: 100%;
}

.course-cards {
    display: grid;
    width: 100%;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
}


/* Course Card */

.course-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-width: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e7e2d8;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, .07);
    transition:
        transform .25s ease,
        box-shadow .25s ease,
        border-color .25s ease;
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(198, 149, 44, .55);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 38px rgba(11, 37, 69, .15);
}


/* Card Image */

.course-card-image {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #e9edf1;
}

.course-card-image img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.07);
}


/* Duration Badge */

.course-duration {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 24px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    line-height: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
}


/* Featured Card */

.course-card-featured {
    border-color: rgba(198, 149, 44, .6);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(198, 149, 44, .16);
}

.course-card-featured::after {
    content: "Most Popular";
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold-soft);
    font-size: 8px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 20px;
}


/* Card Body */

.course-card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 18px 18px 16px;
}

.course-kicker {
    display: block;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    color: #a27a2a;
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    line-height: 1.3;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-card-body h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -.015em;
}

.course-card-body p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #667789;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.55;
}


/* Card Actions */

.course-card-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 128px;
    margin-top: 18px;
}

.course-card-actions > a {
    margin-top: 0;
}


/* Course Details Link */

.course-card-body a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    align-self: flex-start;
    gap: 7px;
    padding-bottom: 3px;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition:
        color .2s ease,
        gap .2s ease;
}

.course-card-body a span {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform .2s ease;
}

.course-card-body a:hover {
    gap: 11px;
    color: var(--gold);
}


/* Apply Button */

.course-apply-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 32px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    background: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

.course-apply-btn:hover {
    color: var(--navy-deep);
    background: var(--gold-soft);
    border-color: var(--gold-soft);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}


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

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .section {
        padding: 52px 0;
    }

    .courses-section {
        padding: 82px 0 52px;
    }

    .courses-heading {
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .courses-heading h2 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .course-cards {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}


@media (max-width: 760px) {

    .section {
        padding: 44px 0;
    }

    .courses-section {
        padding: 76px 0 42px;
    }

    .courses-heading {
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        padding: 0 4px;
    }

    .courses-eyebrow {
        font-size: 9px;
    }

    .courses-heading h2 {
        font-size: 27px;
    }

    .courses-heading p {
        margin-top: 9px;
        font-size: 11.5px;
    }

    .course-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .course-card-image {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    }

    .course-card-body {
        padding: 16px 16px 14px;
    }

    .course-card-body h3 {
        font-size: 19px;
    }
}


@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .courses-section {
        padding: 70px 0 38px;
    }

    .courses-heading h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .courses-heading p {
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .course-card-body {
        padding: 14px;
    }

    .course-card-body h3 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .course-card-body p {
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .course-card-actions {
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .course-apply-btn {
        padding: 9px 14px;
        font-size: 9px;
    }
}


@media (max-width: 360px) {

    .courses-section {
        padding-top: 64px;
    }

    .courses-heading h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .course-card-actions {
        gap: 10px;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT HOME SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.about-home-section{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.about-home-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center;}

/* ---- Visual / image collage ---- */
.about-home-visual{position:relative;min-width:0;padding:14px 26px 34px 0;}

.about-home-visual__pattern{
    position:absolute;top:-24px;left:-24px;width:150px;height:150px;z-index:0;
    background-image:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16,38,63,.14) 1.6px, transparent 1.6px);
    background-size:14px 14px;
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#000 40%,transparent 85%);
    mask-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#000 40%,transparent 85%);
}

.about-home-image{position:relative;min-width:0;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(8,24,39,.16);}
.about-home-image img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;}

.about-home-image--primary{aspect-ratio:1.22 / 1;z-index:1;}

.about-home-image--secondary{
    position:absolute;right:-8%;bottom:-11%;width:52%;aspect-ratio:1.1 / 1;z-index:2;
    border:5px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(8,24,39,.22);
}

.about-home-badge{
    position:absolute;left:6%;bottom:-6%;z-index:3;
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
    padding:12px 16px 12px 12px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;
    border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 14px 28px rgba(8,24,39,.28);max-width:198px;
}
.about-home-badge__icon{
    flex:0 0 34px;width:34px;height:34px;display:grid;place-items:center;
    border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);
}
.about-home-badge__icon svg{width:18px;height:18px;}
.about-home-badge__text{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;letter-spacing:.01em;}

/* ---- Content column ---- */
.about-home-content{min-width:0;padding:8px 0;}
.about-home-eyebrow{letter-spacing:.16em;}
.about-home-heading h2{margin:0 0 17px;color:var(--navy);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:31px;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.025em;}
.about-home-heading p{max-width:610px;margin:0 0 12px;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;}
.about-home-cta{min-width:178px;margin-top:8px;padding:12px 16px;font-size:12px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-radius:10px;}
.about-home-cta strong{font-size:17px;}

/* ================ INSTITUTIONAL CREDENTIALS ================= */
.about-home-credentials{margin-top:22px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.about-home-credentials-heading{margin-bottom:12px;}
.about-home-credentials-heading span{color:var(--gold);font-size:9px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.about-home-credentials-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
.about-home-credential{min-width:0;padding:0 18px;border-left:1px solid #e8dfcd;}
.about-home-credential:first-child{padding-left:0;border-left:0;}
.about-home-credential:last-child{padding-right:0;}
.about-home-credential strong{display:block;margin-bottom:4px;color:var(--navy);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.25;}
.about-home-credential span{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:10.5px;line-height:1.4;}

/* =========== COMMON CTA PILL ============= */
.cta-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;min-height:40px;
    padding:8px 10px 8px 16px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border:1px solid var(--navy);border-radius:6px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;
    line-height:1;text-decoration:none;transition:background .2s ease,transform .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;}

.cta-pill strong{
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:28px;height:28px;flex:0 0 28px;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.38);border-radius:50%;color:var(--gold);font-size:15px;line-height:1;
}

.cta-pill:hover{background:var(--navy-deep);border-color:var(--navy-deep);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-1px);}
.cta-pill:hover strong{border-color:var(--gold);}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width:1100px){
    .about-home-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:38px;}
    .about-home-heading h2{font-size:28px;}
    .about-home-heading p{font-size:12.5px;}
}

@media (max-width:900px){
    .about-home-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}
    .about-home-visual{padding:0 14px 40px 0;}
    .about-home-image{max-width:720px;}
    .about-home-image img{aspect-ratio:16 / 8.8;}
    .about-home-content{padding:0;}
    .about-home-heading h2{font-size:30px;}
    .about-home-heading p{max-width:700px;}
}

@media (max-width:760px){
    .about-home-layout{gap:25px;}
    .about-home-image img{aspect-ratio:16 / 10;}
    .about-home-eyebrow{font-size:9px;margin-bottom:12px;}
    .about-home-heading h2{font-size:27px;line-height:1.12;margin-bottom:14px;}
    .about-home-heading p{font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:10px;}
    .about-home-cta{margin-top:7px;}
}

@media (max-width:480px){
    .about-home-heading h2{font-size:24px;}
    .about-home-heading p{font-size:12px;}
}

/* ========== TESTIMONIALS ========== */
.testimonials-section{background:#fff;}
.testimonial-slider{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.testimonial-grid{display:flex;align-items:stretch;}
.testimonial-slide{height:auto;display:flex;}
.testimonial{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:190px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;margin:0;padding:22px;background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:2px solid var(--gold);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(11,37,69,.055);}
.testimonial-quote-mark{margin-bottom:10px;color:var(--gold);font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:32px;line-height:.7;}
.testimonial p{flex:1;margin:0;color:var(--ink);font-size:13px;line-height:1.65;font-style:italic;}
.testimonial-author{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;margin-top:17px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.testimonial-author strong{color:var(--navy);font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;}
.testimonial-author span{color:var(--muted);font-size:10.5px;}
/* video card */
.testimonial-video{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:190px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;margin:0;padding:14px;background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:2px solid var(--gold);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(11,37,69,.055);}
.testimonial-video-thumb{position:relative;border-radius:calc(var(--radius) - 4px);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/9;background:var(--navy);cursor:pointer;}
.testimonial-video-thumb img,.testimonial-video-thumb video{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.testimonial-play-btn{position:absolute;inset:0;margin:auto;width:46px;height:46px;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.75);border-radius:50%;background:rgba(16,38,63,.82);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;transition:.2s ease;padding:0;}
.testimonial-play-btn svg{width:16px;height:16px;margin-left:2px;}
.testimonial-play-btn:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);border-color:var(--gold);}
.testimonial-video .testimonial-author{margin-top:14px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.testimonial-navigation{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;margin-top:24px;}
.testimonial-prev,.testimonial-next{width:34px;height:34px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:0;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:50%;background:#fff;color:var(--navy);font-size:15px;transition:.2s ease;}
.testimonial-prev:hover,.testimonial-next:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff;}
.testimonial-pagination{width:auto !important;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;}
.testimonial-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet{width:6px;height:6px;margin:0 !important;background:var(--gold);opacity:.3;}
.testimonial-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active{width:17px;border-radius:8px;opacity:1;}

@media (max-width:760px){
    .testimonial{min-height:180px;padding:20px;}
    .testimonial p{font-size:12.5px;}
    .testimonial-navigation{margin-top:20px;}
}

/* ============ CTA BAND ========== */
.cta-band{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-deep) 100%);padding:48px 0;}
.cta-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.cta-text h2{color:#fff;font-size:24px;margin-bottom:4px;}
.cta-text p{color:#B9C7D6;margin:0;font-size:14px;}
.cta-buttons{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.btn-white{background:#fff;color:var(--navy);padding:13px 24px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;}
.btn-outline-light{border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);color:#fff;padding:13px 24px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;}

/* =========================
   GENERIC BUTTONS
   ========================= */
.btn-dark{display:inline-block;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;border:none;}
.btn-dark:hover{background:var(--navy-deep);}
.btn-line{display:inline-block;border:1.5px solid var(--navy);color:var(--navy);padding:13px 26px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;}

/* =========================
   PAGE HERO / BREADCRUMB (inner pages)
   ========================= */
.page-hero{background:var(--navy);padding:44px 0 40px;}
.page-hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:32px;margin-bottom:8px;}
.page-hero-subtitle{color:#B9C7D6;max-width:600px;margin:0;}
.breadcrumb{font-size:13px;color:#93A2B4;margin-bottom:14px;}
.breadcrumb a{color:#B9C7D6;}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}
.breadcrumb span{color:var(--gold-soft);}

.placeholder-panel{background:#fff;border:1px dashed var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:40px;text-align:center;}
.placeholder-panel p{color:var(--muted);max-width:520px;margin:0 auto 20px;}

/* About layout */
.about-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;}
.about-copy p{color:var(--muted);}
.about-side img{width:100%;border-radius:8px;aspect-ratio:4/3.2;object-fit:cover;}

/* Course detail */
.course-detail-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr;gap:44px;align-items:start;}
.course-detail-photo img{width:100%;border-radius:8px;aspect-ratio:4/3.4;object-fit:cover;}
.course-meta-row{display:flex;gap:32px;margin-bottom:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.course-meta-row span{display:block;font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);}
.course-meta-row strong{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:19px;color:var(--navy);}
.highlight-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;margin:16px 0 26px;}
.highlight-list li{padding-left:22px;position:relative;font-size:14.5px;}
.highlight-list li::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:7px;width:9px;height:9px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:2px;}
.course-cta-row{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;}

/* ================= CONTACT PAGE ========================= */

.contact-section{background:var(--ivory);}

/* ================== SECTION HEADING ===================== */

.contact-section-heading{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;margin-bottom:24px;}

.contact-section-heading h2,
.contact-block-heading h2{margin:0;color:var(--navy);
    font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;
    font-size:25px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;}

.contact-section-heading p{max-width:430px;margin:0;
    color:var(--muted);font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.7;}

/* ================= CONTACT INFO CARDS ================= */

.contact-info-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
    margin-bottom:24px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;}
.contact-info-card{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;
    min-width:0;padding:18px;border-left:1px solid var(--line);}

.contact-info-card:first-child{border-left:0;}

.contact-card-icon{
    flex:0 0 34px;
    width:34px;
    height:34px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    border-radius:6px;
    background:#f8f4e9;
    color:var(--gold);
}

.contact-card-icon svg{
    width:17px;
    height:17px;
    fill:none;
    stroke:currentColor;
    stroke-width:1.7;
    stroke-linecap:round;
    stroke-linejoin:round;
}

.contact-card-label{
    display:block;
    margin-bottom:3px;
    color:var(--gold);
    font-size:8px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.12em;
    line-height:1;
}

.contact-info-card h3{
    margin:0 0 5px;
    color:var(--navy);
    font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;
    font-size:14px;
    line-height:1.3;
}

.contact-info-card p{
    margin:0;
    color:var(--muted);
    font-size:10.5px;
    line-height:1.5;
}

.contact-info-card a{
    color:var(--navy);
}

.contact-info-card a:hover{
    color:var(--gold);
}

/* ============== MAP + FORM ======================= */

.contact-main-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:22px;align-items:stretch;}

/* ==============MAP CARD==================== */

.contact-map-card,
.contact-form-card{min-width:0;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(15,35,58,.045);}

.contact-map-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.contact-block-heading{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:15px;padding:18px 20px;}
.contact-block-heading .eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:6px;}
.contact-block-heading h2{font-size:20px;}

.contact-map-link{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:5px;
    color:var(--navy);
    font-size:9.5px;
    font-weight:700;
    white-space:nowrap;
}

.contact-map-link svg{width:15px;height:15px;fill:none;
    stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;transition:transform .2s ease;}

.contact-map-link:hover{color:var(--gold);}
.contact-map-link:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px);}

/* Map itself */
.contact-map{flex:1;min-height:370px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:#e9e7e1;}
.contact-map iframe{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;min-height:370px;border:0;filter:saturate(.85);}

/* =============== FORM CARD ================= */

.contact-form-card{padding-bottom:20px;}
.contact-form-card .contact-block-heading{padding-bottom:8px;}
.contact-form-intro{margin:0 20px 18px;color:var(--muted);font-size:11px;line-height:1.65;}

/* Form */
.contact-form{padding:0 20px;background:transparent;border:0;}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin-bottom:13px;}
.contact-field{min-width:0;margin-bottom:13px;}
.contact-field label{display:block;margin-bottom:5px;color:var(--navy);font-size:9px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea{
    width:100%;padding:10px 11px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:5px;
    outline:0;background:#fbfaf7;color:var(--navy);font-family:inherit;
    font-size:10.5px;
    transition:
        border-color .2s ease,
        box-shadow .2s ease,
        background .2s ease;
}

.contact-form input,.contact-form select{height:39px;}
.contact-form textarea{min-height:105px;resize:vertical;}
.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder{color:#a1a5aa;}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus{
    border-color:rgba(198,149,44,.7);
    background:#fff;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(198,149,44,.08);}
.contact-submit{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:7px;min-height:40px;padding:0 17px;font-size:10.5px;border:0;}
.contact-submit svg{width:15px;height:15px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}

/* =============== TABLET ==================== */

@media (max-width:900px){

    .contact-section-heading{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}
    .contact-section-heading p{max-width:650px;}
    .contact-info-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .contact-info-card{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
    .contact-info-card:first-child{border-top:0;}
    .contact-main-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .contact-map{min-height:330px;}
    .contact-map iframe{min-height:330px;}
}

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

@media (max-width:600px){

    .contact-section-heading h2,.contact-block-heading h2{font-size:21px;}
    .contact-info-card{padding:15px;}
    .contact-main-grid{gap:16px;}
    .contact-block-heading{padding:15px;}
    .contact-form-intro{margin:0 15px 16px;}
    .contact-form{padding:0 15px;}
    .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;margin-bottom:0;}
    .contact-map{min-height:280px;}
    .contact-map iframe{min-height:280px;}
    .contact-submit{width:100%;}
}

/* 404 */
.not-found-section{text-align:center;padding:100px 0;}
.not-found-code{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:80px;color:var(--gold);margin:0;}
.not-found-links{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:14px;margin-top:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;}

/* =========================================================
   PREMIUM INSTITUTIONAL FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#031327 0%,#061a33 55%,#081f3b 100%);color:#aebdce;padding:64px 0 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(231,206,147,.16);overflow:hidden;}
.site-footer::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-180px;right:-120px;width:420px;height:420px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(196,151,48,.07),transparent 68%);pointer-events:none;}

.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.35fr .85fr 1fr 1.25fr;gap:42px;padding-bottom:42px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);}

.footer-brand{min-width:0;}
.footer-logo{display:block;width:auto;height:66px;margin-bottom:18px;filter:brightness(0) invert(1);}
.footer-intro{max-width:360px;margin:0;color:#93a4b7;font-size:13px;line-height:1.75;}

.footer-brand-meta{display:flex;gap:25px;margin:23px 0 22px;padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);}
.footer-brand-meta span{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;color:#7f92a7;font-size:9px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;}
.footer-brand-meta strong{color:var(--gold);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px;line-height:1;}

.footer-socials{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.footer-socials a{width:34px;height:34px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:50%;color:#b8c5d3;background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);transition:color .2s ease,background .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,transform .2s ease;}
.footer-socials a:hover{color:#fff;background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.footer-socials a svg{width:15px;height:15px;}

.footer-col{min-width:0;}
.footer-col h4{margin:2px 0 9px;color:#fff;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;}
.footer-heading-line{display:block;width:34px;height:2px;margin-bottom:19px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:2px;}

.footer-col ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;}
.footer-col ul li{margin:0;padding:0;}
.footer-col ul a{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:#93a4b7;font-size:13px;line-height:1.4;transition:color .18s ease,padding-left .18s ease;}
.footer-col ul a::before{content:"›";color:#6d8197;font-size:15px;transition:color .18s ease,transform .18s ease;}
.footer-col ul a:hover{color:#fff;padding-left:4px;}
.footer-col ul a:hover::before{color:var(--gold);transform:translateX(2px);}
.footer-col ul a small{margin-left:auto;color:#64788e;font-size:9px;}

.footer-col ul a.footer-apply-link{display:inline-flex;width:auto;margin-top:4px;padding:8px 12px;color:#f4dfac;background:rgba(196,151,48,.09);border:1px solid rgba(196,151,48,.28);border-radius:4px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;}
.footer-col ul a.footer-apply-link::before{display:none;}
.footer-col ul a.footer-apply-link span{color:var(--gold);font-size:15px;}
.footer-col ul a.footer-apply-link:hover{padding-left:12px;color:#fff;background:rgba(196,151,48,.16);border-color:var(--gold);}

.footer-contact-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px;margin-bottom:17px;}
.footer-contact-list a{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;color:#93a4b7;font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;transition:color .2s ease;}
.footer-contact-list a:hover{color:#fff;}
.footer-contact-icon{flex:0 0 18px;width:18px;color:var(--gold);font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;text-align:center;}

.footer-map{position:relative;width:100%;height:132px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:7px;background:#10243d;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.18);}
.footer-map iframe{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;filter:saturate(.72) contrast(.92);}

.footer-legal{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:30px;padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);}
.footer-legal-links{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0;}
.footer-legal-links a{padding:0 16px;color:#788ca1;font-size:11px;line-height:1;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);transition:color .18s ease;}
.footer-legal-links a:first-child{padding-left:0;}
.footer-legal-links a:last-child{padding-right:0;border-right:0;}
.footer-legal-links a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}

.footer-bottom{background:rgba(0,0,0,.16);}
.footer-bottom-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:15px;padding:17px 24px;color:#65798f;font-size:11px;line-height:1.4;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.footer-bottom-inner p{margin:0;}
.footer-bottom-inner a{color:#9aaabd;transition:color .18s ease;}
.footer-bottom-inner a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}

@media (max-width:1050px){
    .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1.25fr 1fr 1fr;gap:38px;}
    .footer-campus{grid-column:span 3;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:25px;}
    .footer-campus h4,.footer-campus .footer-heading-line{grid-column:span 2;}
    .footer-map{height:150px;}
}
@media (max-width:700px){
    .site-footer{padding-top:48px;}
    .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;padding-bottom:34px;}
    .footer-campus{grid-column:auto;display:block;}
    .footer-campus h4{margin-top:0;}
    .footer-map{height:180px;margin-top:17px;}
    .footer-legal{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column;gap:17px;}
    .footer-legal-links{justify-content:flex-start;row-gap:13px;}
    .footer-legal-links a{padding:0 12px;}
    .footer-legal-links a:first-child{padding-left:0;}
    .footer-bottom-inner{padding:16px 20px;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}
}
@media (max-width:420px){
    .footer-logo{height:58px;}
    .footer-intro{font-size:12px;}
    .footer-brand-meta{gap:18px;}
    .footer-brand-meta strong{font-size:19px;}
    .footer-legal-links a{font-size:10px;padding:0 9px;}
}

/* ===================== FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS ======================= */

.whatsapp-float,
.call-float,
.back-to-top{position:fixed;z-index:200;width:56px;height:56px;display:flex;align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;border-radius:50%;border:0;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(15,35,58,.20);transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;}

.whatsapp-float{right:22px;bottom:22px;background:#25D366;}
.call-float{left:22px;bottom:22px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;}
.back-to-top{right:22px;bottom:90px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);cursor:pointer;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(8px);transition:opacity .2s ease,visibility .2s ease,transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;}
.back-to-top.show{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}
.whatsapp-float:hover,.call-float:hover,.back-to-top:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(15,35,58,.27);}
.whatsapp-float svg{width:28px;height:28px;fill:#fff;}
.call-float svg,.back-to-top svg{idth:25px;height:25px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}
.whatsapp-float{animation:whatsappPulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;}
.call-float{animation:callPulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;animation-delay:.8s;}

@keyframes whatsappPulse{
    0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(15,35,58,.20);}
    50%{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(37,211,102,.32);}
}

@keyframes callPulse{
    0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(15,35,58,.20);}
    50%{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(198,149,44,.30);}
}
/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */

@media (max-width:760px){
    .whatsapp-float,.call-float{display:none;}
    .back-to-top{right:16px;bottom:16px;width:48px;height:48px;}
    .back-to-top svg{width:22px;height:22px;}
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS — shared layout rules
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- 1080px — small desktop / tablet landscape ---------- */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .container{padding:0 20px;}
  .accreditation-strip{display:none;}
  .hide-lg{display:none !important;}

  .course-detail-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .about-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .about-layout .about-side{order:-1;}
  .contact-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}
}

/* ---------- 900px — tablet portrait ---------- */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .nav-inner ul{overflow-x:auto;overflow-y:visible;}
  .hide-md{display:none !important;}

  .testimonial-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .cta-inner{justify-content:center;text-align:center;}
  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
}

/* ---------- 760px — large mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width:760px){
  .hide-sm{display:none !important;}
  .container{padding:0 18px;}

  .nav-toggle{display:flex;}
  .main-nav{position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;max-height:0;overflow:hidden;visibility:hidden;transition:max-height .3s ease,visibility 0s linear .3s;z-index:150;}
  
  .main-nav.open{max-height:calc(100vh - 100px);overflow-y:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;visibility:visible;transition:max-height .3s ease,visibility 0s linear 0s;box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25);}
  
  body.nav-open{overflow:hidden;}
  .nav-inner ul{flex-direction:column;}
  .main-nav > .container > ul > li{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);}
  .main-nav > .container > ul > li > a{padding:14px 4px;justify-content:space-between;}
  .dropdown{display:none;position:static;box-shadow:none;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border-radius:0;margin-top:6px;width:100%;min-width:0;}
  .has-dropdown.open > a::after{transform:rotate(225deg);}
  .has-dropdown.open .dropdown{display:block;}
  .dropdown li a{color:#D7DEE7;}
  .dropdown li a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .has-dropdown > a::after{margin-left:auto;}

  .header-top-row{padding:12px 0;}
  .brand-logo{height:42px;}
  .counsellor-btn{display:none;}
  .btn-apply{padding:10px 16px;font-size:13px;}

  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;}
  .testimonial-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .cta-buttons{width:100%;}
  .cta-buttons a{flex:1 1 auto;text-align:center;}
  .course-cta-row{width:100%;}
  .course-cta-row a{flex:1 1 auto;text-align:center;}

  .page-hero h1{font-size:26px;}
  .not-found-code{font-size:60px;}
}

/* ---------- 480px — mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width:480px){
  .hide-xs{display:none !important;}
  .container{padding:0 16px;}

  .topbar-inner{padding:8px 16px;}
  .topbar-left{gap:10px;}
  .topbar-right{gap:8px;}
  .social-icons{display:none;}
  .divider{display:none;}

  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .cta-text{text-align:center;width:100%;}

  .section-heading h2{font-size:24px;}

  .page-hero{padding:32px 0 28px;}
  .page-hero h1{font-size:22px;}
  .not-found-code{font-size:48px;}
  .not-found-links{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}

  .whatsapp-float{width:48px;height:48px;bottom:16px;right:16px;}
}

/* ---------- 360px — small / narrow mobile ---------- */
@media (max-width:360px){
  .container{padding:0 14px;}
  .brand-logo{height:36px;}
  .btn-apply{padding:9px 12px;font-size:12px;}
}

/* =========================================================
   NOTIFICATIONS SECTION
   ========================================================= */

.notification-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #edecea;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 40px 0;
}


/* Same visual alignment as main website content */

.notification-container {
    width: min(1240px, calc(100% - 40px));
    margin: 0 auto;
}


/* =========================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================= */

.notification-header {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.notification-header .eyebrow {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 7px;

    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.notification-header h2 {
    margin: 0;

    color: var(--navy);
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
}


/* =========================================================
   70 / 30 LAYOUT
   ========================================================= */

.notification-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 7fr 3fr;
    gap: 22px;
    align-items: stretch;
}


/* =========================================================
   NOTIFICATION PANEL
   ========================================================= */

.notification-panel {
    position: relative;

    min-width: 0;

    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 8px;

    overflow: hidden;

    background: #fff;

    box-shadow:
        0 3px 12px rgba(15, 35, 58, .05);
}


/* =========================================================
   TABS
   ========================================================= */

.notification-tabs {
    display: flex;

    overflow-x: auto;

    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);

    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.notification-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}


.notification-tab {
    flex: 0 0 auto;

    padding: 11px 18px;

    background: #fff;

    border: 0;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line);

    color: var(--navy);

    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .03em;

    white-space: nowrap;

    cursor: pointer;

    transition:
        background .25s ease,
        color .25s ease;
}


.notification-tab:last-child {
    border-right: 0;
}


.notification-tab.active {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
}


/* =========================================================
   MARQUEE WINDOW
   ========================================================= */

.notification-marquee {
    position: relative;

    height: 230px;

    overflow: hidden;

    -webkit-mask-image:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            transparent 0,
            #000 5%,
            #000 95%,
            transparent 100%
        );

    mask-image:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            transparent 0,
            #000 5%,
            #000 95%,
            transparent 100%
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   MARQUEE TRACK
   ========================================================= */

.notification-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;

    animation: notificationScroll 18s linear infinite;
}


/* Pause while hovering */

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


@keyframes notificationScroll {

    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

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

}


/* =========================================================
   NOTIFICATION ITEM
   ========================================================= */

.notification-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 9px;

    flex: 0 0 auto;

    padding: 11px 16px;

    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eee7;

    text-decoration: none;

    background: #fff;

    transition:
        background .2s ease;
}


.notification-item:hover {
    background: #faf9f6;
}


/* =========================================================
   ICON
   ========================================================= */

.notification-icon {
    flex: 0 0 auto;

    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;

    margin-top: 2px;

    display: grid;
    place-items: center;

    color: var(--navy);

    opacity: .55;
}


.notification-icon svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;

    display: block;

    fill: none;

    stroke: currentColor;
    stroke-width: 1.8;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTENT
   ========================================================= */

.notification-body {
    min-width: 0;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
}


.notification-title {
    color: #0b2545;

    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;

    line-height: 1.35;
}


.notification-date {
    color: #8a8f97;

    font-size: 10.5px;
}


/* =========================================================
   VIEW ALL
   ========================================================= */

.notification-view-all {
    position: absolute;

    right: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;

    z-index: 3;

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

    padding: 8px 16px;

    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;

    border-radius: 5px;

    text-decoration: none;

    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;

    box-shadow:
        0 4px 12px rgba(15, 35, 58, .18);

    transition:
        background .25s ease,
        transform .25s ease;
}


.notification-view-all:hover {
    background: var(--navy-deep);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}


/* =========================================================
   CTA CARD
   ========================================================= */

.notification-cta-card {
    position: relative;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;

    min-width: 0;

    padding: 24px 22px;

    border-radius: 8px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            155deg,
            var(--navy) 0%,
            var(--navy-deep) 100%
        );

    color: #fff;

    overflow: hidden;
}


.notification-cta-card::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;

    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(201, 164, 92, .25),
            transparent 70%
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   CTA CONTENT
   ========================================================= */

.notification-cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}


.notification-cta-tag {
    display: inline-flex;

    padding: 4px 10px;

    border-radius: 20px;

    background: rgba(201, 164, 92, .18);

    color: var(--gold);

    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 700;

    letter-spacing: .08em;

    text-transform: uppercase;
}


.notification-cta-card h3 {
    position: relative;
    color: wheat;
    margin: 14px 0 8px;

    font-family: Georgia, serif;

    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.28;

    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}


.notification-cta-card p {
    position: relative;

    margin: 0;

    color: #c3ccd6;

    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}


/* =========================================================
   CTA ACTIONS
   ========================================================= */

.notification-cta-card .footer-contact-actions {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 10px;

    margin-top: 22px;
}


.notification-cta-card .footer-action-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    gap: 7px;

    min-height: 39px;

    padding: 9px 14px;

    border-radius: 7px;

    text-decoration: none;

    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;

    white-space: nowrap;

    transition:
        transform .25s ease,
        opacity .25s ease;
}


.notification-cta-card .footer-action-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    opacity: .92;
}


.notification-cta-card .footer-action-btn svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;

    flex: 0 0 auto;
}


.footer-action-btn--whatsapp {
    background: #20d366;
    color: #072d17;
}


.footer-action-btn--enquiry {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy-deep);
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {

    .notification-container {
        width: min(100% - 32px, 960px);
    }

    .notification-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .notification-cta-card {
        min-height: 210px;
    }

}


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

@media (max-width: 767px) {

    .notification-section {
        padding: 32px 0;
    }

    .notification-container {
        width: calc(100% - 24px);
    }

    .notification-header {
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .notification-header h2 {
        font-size: 21px;
    }

    .notification-marquee {
        height: 220px;
    }

    .notification-item {
        padding: 10px 13px;
    }

    .notification-title {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .notification-cta-card {
        padding: 20px 18px;
    }

    .notification-cta-card h3 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .notification-cta-card .footer-contact-actions {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ========================================================= */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .notification-track {
        animation: none;
    }

    .notification-view-all,
    .notification-cta-card .footer-action-btn {
        transition: none;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   FACILITIES HOME SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.facilities-home-section{position:relative;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;}
.facilities-home-header{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;margin-bottom:28px;}
.facilities-home-heading{min-width:0;}
.facilities-home-eyebrow{gap:8px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:9px;}
.facilities-home-eyebrow::before{width:27px;flex-basis:27px;}
.facilities-home-heading h2{margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--navy);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:30px;line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.025em;}
.facilities-home-heading p{max-width:700px;margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:12px;line-height:1.65;}
.facilities-home-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex:0 0 auto;padding-bottom:4px;color:var(--navy);border-bottom:1px solid var(--gold);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;}
.facilities-home-link span{color:var(--gold);font-size:16px;line-height:1;transition:transform .2s ease;}
.facilities-home-link:hover{color:var(--navy);}
.facilities-home-link:hover span{transform:translateX(3px);}

.facilities-home-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;}

.facility-home-card{min-width:0;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e9e5dc;border-radius:7px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(15,35,58,.045);transition:transform .22s ease,box-shadow .22s ease,border-color .22s ease;}
.facility-home-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:#dfc27c;box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(15,35,58,.09);}

.facility-home-image{position:relative;height:145px;overflow:hidden;background:#ebe8e1;}
.facility-home-image::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 55%,rgba(8,29,53,.08));pointer-events:none;}
.facility-home-image img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;transition:transform .45s ease;}
.facility-home-card:hover .facility-home-image img{transform:scale(1.035);}

.facility-home-body{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:30px minmax(0,1fr) 18px;gap:10px;min-height:105px;padding:15px 14px 14px;}
.facility-home-number{width:28px;height:28px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid #e2c67e;border-radius:50%;color:var(--gold);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:9px;line-height:1;}
.facility-home-body h3{margin:1px 0 5px;color:var(--navy);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.2;}
.facility-home-body p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:10.5px;line-height:1.48;}
.facility-home-arrow{align-self:end;color:var(--gold);font-size:17px;line-height:1;transition:transform .2s ease;}
.facility-home-card:hover .facility-home-arrow{transform:translateX(3px);}

@media (max-width:1100px){
    .facilities-home-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));}
    .facility-home-image{height:140px;}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
    .facilities-home-header{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column;gap:15px;}
    .facilities-home-heading h2{font-size:28px;}
    .facilities-home-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;}
    .facility-home-image{height:150px;}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
    .facilities-home-header{margin-bottom:20px;}
    .facilities-home-heading h2{font-size:25px;}
    .facilities-home-heading p{font-size:11px;line-height:1.6;}
    .facilities-home-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px;}
    .facility-home-image{height:120px;}
    .facility-home-body{grid-template-columns:26px minmax(0,1fr);gap:8px;min-height:98px;padding:12px 10px;}
    .facility-home-number{width:25px;height:25px;font-size:8px;}
    .facility-home-body h3{font-size:13px;}
    .facility-home-body p{font-size:9.5px;}
    .facility-home-arrow{display:none;}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
    .facilities-home-heading h2{font-size:23px;}
    .facilities-home-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px;}
    .facility-home-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:115px minmax(0,1fr);}
    .facility-home-image{height:100%;min-height:112px;}
    .facility-home-body{min-height:112px;padding:12px;}
    .facility-home-body h3{font-size:13px;}
    .facility-home-body p{font-size:9.5px;}
}

/* =========================================================
   BIHAR STUDENT CREDIT CARD
   ========================================================= */
.bscc-section{position:relative;background:var(--navy);overflow:hidden;}
.bscc-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr .92fr;gap:52px;align-items:center;}
.bscc-content{min-width:0;padding:6px 0;}
.bscc-eyebrow{margin-bottom:13px;letter-spacing:.16em;}
.bscc-eyebrow::before{width:27px;flex-basis:27px;}
.bscc-heading{margin-bottom:18px;}
.bscc-heading h2{margin:0 0 11px;color:#fff;font-size:31px;line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.025em;}
.bscc-heading p{max-width:500px;margin:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;}

.bscc-highlight{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:11px;margin:18px 0 17px;}
.bscc-highlight strong{color:#fff;font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:28px;line-height:1;}
.bscc-highlight span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;}

.bscc-meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);max-width:570px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:18px;}
.bscc-meta > div{padding:12px 14px 12px 0;border-right:1px solid var(--line);}
.bscc-meta > div:not(:first-child){padding-left:14px;}
.bscc-meta > div:last-child{border-right:0;}
.bscc-meta strong{display:block;margin-bottom:3px;color:#fff;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;}
.bscc-meta span{display:block;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);font-size:10.5px;line-height:1.4;}

.bscc-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;padding:10px 16px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy);border-radius:4px;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;transition:background .2s ease,transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;}
.bscc-btn span{color:var(--navy);font-size:15px;line-height:1;transition:transform .2s ease;}
.bscc-btn:hover{background:var(--gold-soft);color:var(--navy);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(11,37,69,.15);}
.bscc-btn:hover span{transform:translateX(3px);}
.bscc-note{display:block;margin-top:9px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);font-size:9px;}

.bscc-image{position:relative;min-width:0;height:auto;aspect-ratio:16 / 9;overflow:hidden;border-radius:7px;background:#e9e6dc;}
.bscc-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;}
.bscc-image::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(8,26,51,.04),transparent 45%,rgba(8,26,51,.08));pointer-events:none;}

/* BSCC Image Slider */
.bscc-image-slider{
    position:relative;
}

.bscc-slides{
    position:relative;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.bscc-slide{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;
    transition:opacity .5s ease;
}

.bscc-slide.is-active{
    opacity:1;
    visibility:visible;
    z-index:1;
}

.bscc-slide .bscc-image-badge{
    z-index:2;
}

.bscc-pagination{
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    right:0;
    bottom:12px;
    z-index:5;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    gap:6px;
}

.bscc-pagination button{
    width:7px;
    height:7px;
    padding:0;
    border:0;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    cursor:pointer;
}

.bscc-pagination button.is-active{
    background:var(--gold);
}
@media (max-width:900px){
    .bscc-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;}
    .bscc-content{max-width:700px;}
    /* .bscc-image{height:300px;} */
}
@media (max-width:600px){
    .bscc-section{padding:48px 0;}
    .bscc-heading h2{font-size:27px;}
    .bscc-heading p{font-size:12.5px;}
    .bscc-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .bscc-meta > div{padding:11px 10px 11px 0;}
    .bscc-meta > div:nth-child(2){border-right:0;padding-left:10px;}
    .bscc-meta > div:last-child{grid-column:1 / -1;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-right:0;padding-left:0;}
    .bscc-image{height:260px;}
    .bscc-image-badge{left:12px;bottom:12px;}
}
@media (max-width:420px){
    .bscc-heading h2{font-size:25px;}
    .bscc-image{height:235px;}
    .bscc-highlight strong{font-size:25px;}
}

/* ========== COUNTER STRIP ========== */
.counter-strip{background:var(--navy);border-top:1px solid rgba(198,149,44,.35);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(198,149,44,.35);}
.counter-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);}
.counter-item{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;min-width:0;padding:14px 12px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);}
.counter-item:last-child{border-right:0;}
.counter-item strong{display:inline-flex;align-items:baseline;color:var(--gold);font-size:24px;font-weight:700;line-height:1;white-space:nowrap;}
.counter-number{color:var(--gold);font:inherit;line-height:inherit;}
.counter-item > span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);font-size:9.5px;line-height:1.2;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;}

@media (max-width:760px){
    .counter-list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .counter-item{padding:13px 8px;gap:8px;}
    .counter-item strong{font-size:21px;}
    .counter-item > span{font-size:8.5px;}
    .counter-item:nth-child(2),.counter-item:nth-child(4){border-right:0;}
    .counter-item:nth-child(n+3){border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);}
    .counter-item:last-child{grid-column:1 / -1;border-right:0;justify-content:center;}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
    .counter-item{gap:6px;padding:11px 6px;}
    .counter-item strong{font-size:19px;}
    .counter-item > span{font-size:7.5px;letter-spacing:.03em;}
}

/* ========== PLACEMENT HIGHLIGHTS ========== */
.placement-section{background:var(--ivory);}
.placement-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:55px;align-items:center;}
.placement-content{min-width:0;}
.placement-content h2{margin:0 0 13px;color:var(--navy);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:31px;line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.025em;}
.placement-content p{max-width:430px;margin:0 0 20px;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;}
.placement-cta{min-width:165px;padding:10px 14px;font-size:11px;}
.placement-cta strong{font-size:15px;}

.placement-highlights{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;}
.placement-highlight{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;min-height:125px;padding:22px;}
.placement-highlight:nth-child(1),.placement-highlight:nth-child(2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.placement-highlight:nth-child(odd){border-right:1px solid var(--line);}
.placement-highlight strong{color:var(--gold);font-size:29px;line-height:1;}
.placement-highlight span{margin-top:7px;color:var(--muted);font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;}

@media (max-width:900px){
    .placement-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px;}
    .placement-content p{max-width:600px;}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
    .placement-layout{gap:24px;}
    .placement-content h2{font-size:27px;}
    .placement-content p{font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.65;}
    .placement-highlight{min-height:105px;padding:18px;}
    .placement-highlight strong{font-size:25px;}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
    .placement-highlights{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .placement-highlight{min-height:95px;padding:15px;}
    .placement-highlight strong{font-size:23px;}
    .placement-highlight span{font-size:8.5px;}
}

/* ========== HEALTHCARE PARTNERS ========== */
.partners-section{padding:42px 0 38px;background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;}
.partners-heading{margin-bottom:25px;text-align:center;}
.partners-heading .eyebrow{margin-bottom:8px;}
.partners-heading h2{margin:0;font-size:25px;line-height:1.15;}

.partners-marquee{width:100%;overflow:hidden;mask-image:linear-gradient(to right,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);}
.partners-track{display:flex;align-items:center;width:max-content;animation:partners-scroll 28s linear infinite;}
.partner-logo{width:170px;height:65px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-right:18px;padding:10px 22px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);}
.partner-logo img{width:auto;max-width:125px;height:52px;object-fit:contain;opacity:.62;transition:filter .25s ease,opacity .25s ease;}
.partner-logo:hover img{filter:grayscale(0);opacity:1;}

@keyframes partners-scroll{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
.partners-marquee:hover .partners-track{animation-play-state:paused;}

@media (max-width:760px){
    .partners-section{padding:34px 0 30px;}
    .partners-heading{margin-bottom:20px;}
    .partners-heading h2{font-size:22px;}
    .partner-logo{width:145px;height:58px;margin-right:12px;padding:8px 16px;}
    .partner-logo img{max-width:110px;height:36px;}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
    .partners-heading h2{font-size:20px;}
    .partners-heading .eyebrow{font-size:9px;}
    .partners-track{animation-duration:24s;}
    .partner-logo{width:130px;height:54px;}
    .partner-logo img{max-width:100px;height:32px;}
}

/* ========== ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ========== */
.academic-section{background:#f7f5ef;}
.academic-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;}
.academic-content{min-width:0;}
.academic-content h2{margin:0 0 14px;color:var(--navy);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:31px;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.025em;}
.academic-content h2 span{display:block;color:var(--gold);}
.academic-content > p{max-width:430px;margin:0 0 20px;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;}
.academic-cta{min-width:160px;padding:10px 14px;font-size:11px;}
.academic-cta strong{font-size:15px;}

.academic-points{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-left:1px solid var(--line);}
.academic-point{display:grid;grid-template-columns:32px 1fr;gap:14px;min-width:0;min-height:125px;padding:20px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.academic-number{color:var(--gold);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.4;}
.academic-point h3{margin:0 0 6px;color:var(--navy);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.2;}
.academic-point p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:11px;line-height:1.55;}

@media (max-width:900px){
    .academic-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}
    .academic-content > p{max-width:650px;}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
    .academic-layout{gap:25px;}
    .academic-content h2{font-size:27px;}
    .academic-content > p{font-size:12px;line-height:1.65;}
    .academic-point{min-height:115px;padding:17px;}
    .academic-point h3{font-size:14px;}
    .academic-point p{font-size:10.5px;}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
    .academic-content h2{font-size:24px;}
    .academic-points{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .academic-point{min-height:0;padding:16px;}
}

/* ========== CAMPUS MEDIA ========== */
.campus-media-section{background:#fff;}
.campus-media-heading{margin-bottom:30px;}
.campus-media-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;}
.media-panel{min-width:0;padding:20px;background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(11,37,69,.07);}

.media-panel-header{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:15px;margin-bottom:16px;}
.media-label{display:block;margin-bottom:5px;color:var(--gold);font-size:9px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;}
.media-panel-header h3{margin:0;color:var(--navy);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;line-height:1.15;}
.media-panel-header a{flex-shrink:0;color:var(--gold);font-size:10px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;}
.media-panel-header a span{margin-left:3px;}

.gallery-slider{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.gallery-card{position:relative;height:295px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:6px;background:var(--navy);}
.gallery-card img{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .45s ease;}
.gallery-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.04);}
.gallery-card-overlay{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:15px;padding:55px 20px 18px;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,rgba(8,26,51,.88));}
.gallery-card-overlay span{display:block;margin-bottom:4px;color:var(--gold-soft);font-size:8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.gallery-card-overlay h4{margin:0;color:#fff;font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:18px;}
.gallery-card-overlay strong{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:32px;height:32px;flex-shrink:0;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:14px;}

.activities-slider{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.activity-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:43% 57%;min-height:295px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:6px;background:var(--navy);}
.activity-image{position:relative;min-height:295px;overflow:hidden;}
.activity-image img{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .4s ease;}
.activity-card:hover .activity-image img{transform:scale(1.04);}
.activity-date{position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;width:42px;height:46px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#fff;border-radius:4px;box-shadow:0 5px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.12);}
.activity-date strong{color:var(--navy);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1;}
.activity-date span{margin-top:3px;color:var(--gold);font-size:7px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;}

.activity-card-content{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;min-width:0;padding:22px;}
.activity-category{margin-bottom:9px;color:var(--gold-soft);font-size:8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;}
.activity-card-content h4{margin:0 0 9px;color:#fff;font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.3;}
.activity-card-content p{margin:0 0 17px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);font-size:10.5px;line-height:1.6;}
.activity-card-content a{color:var(--gold-soft);font-size:9.5px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;}
.activity-card-content a span{margin-left:4px;}

.gallery-pagination,.activities-pagination{position:relative !important;bottom:auto !important;width:auto !important;margin-top:10px;text-align:left;}
.gallery-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet,.activities-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet{width:5px;height:5px;margin:0 3px 0 0 !important;background:var(--gold);opacity:.3;}
.gallery-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active,.activities-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active{width:15px;border-radius:5px;opacity:1;}

@media (max-width:900px){
    .campus-media-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .gallery-card,.activity-card,.activity-image{min-height:320px;height:320px;}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
    .campus-media-heading{margin-bottom:24px;}
    .media-panel{padding:16px;}
    .gallery-card,.activity-card,.activity-image{min-height:280px;height:280px;}
    .activity-card{grid-template-columns:42% 58%;}
    .activity-card-content{padding:18px;}
    .activity-card-content h4{font-size:15px;}
    .activity-card-content p{font-size:10px;}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
    .campus-media-grid{gap:16px;}
    .media-panel{padding:14px;}
    .media-panel-header h3{font-size:18px;}
    .gallery-card{height:245px;}
    .activity-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:0;height:auto;}
    .activity-image{height:190px;min-height:190px;}
    .activity-card-content{min-height:155px;padding:17px;}
    .activity-card-content h4{font-size:14px;}
    .activity-card-content p{margin-bottom:12px;font-size:10px;}
}

/* ========== BLOG SECTION ========== */
.blog-section{background:#f7f5ef;}
.blog-section-heading{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;margin-bottom:30px;}
.blog-section-heading > div{min-width:0;}
.blog-section-heading .cta-pill{flex-shrink:0;min-width:135px;padding:9px 13px;font-size:10px;}
.blog-section-heading .cta-pill strong{font-size:14px;}

.blog-slider{overflow:hidden;}
.blog-slider .swiper-wrapper{align-items:stretch;}

.blog-card{height:auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ivory);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:0 7px 20px rgba(11,37,69,.055);transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease;}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(11,37,69,.10);}

.blog-image{position:relative;display:block;height:190px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy);}
.blog-image img{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .4s ease;}
.blog-card:hover .blog-image img{transform:scale(1.04);}
.blog-image-arrow{position:absolute;right:12px;bottom:12px;width:30px;height:30px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;color:var(--navy);font-size:13px;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.12);}

.blog-content{display:flex;flex:1;flex-direction:column;padding:18px 19px 17px;}
.blog-meta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;margin-bottom:9px;}
.blog-meta span{color:var(--gold);font-size:8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.blog-meta time{color:var(--muted);font-size:8.5px;}
.blog-content h3{margin:0 0 8px;color:var(--navy);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.3;}
.blog-content p{flex:1;margin:0 0 15px;color:var(--muted);font-size:10.5px;line-height:1.6;}
.blog-read-more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;align-self:flex-start;color:var(--navy);font-size:9.5px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;}
.blog-read-more strong{color:var(--gold);font-size:13px;}

/* NOTE: pagination/prev-next markup below has no matching HTML in the
   current template (no .blog-pagination/.blog-prev/.blog-next elements
   are rendered). Keep this CSS only if the slider JS injects those
   elements at runtime — otherwise it's dead weight, safe to delete. */
.blog-slider-footer{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-top:18px;}
.blog-pagination{width:auto !important;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:3px;}
.blog-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet{width:5px;height:5px;margin:0 !important;background:var(--gold);opacity:.3;}
.blog-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active{width:16px;border-radius:6px;opacity:1;}
.blog-navigation{display:flex;gap:6px;}
.blog-prev,.blog-next{width:30px;height:30px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:0;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:50%;background:#fff;color:var(--navy);font-size:12px;cursor:pointer;transition:.2s ease;}
.blog-prev:hover,.blog-next:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff;}

@media (max-width:760px){
    .blog-section-heading{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;margin-bottom:24px;}
    .blog-image{height:200px;}
    .blog-content{padding:17px;}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
    .blog-image{height:190px;}
    .blog-content h3{font-size:16px;}
    .blog-content p{font-size:10px;}
}

/* =========================================================
   STICKY SIDE ACTIONS
   NOTE: no matching HTML found in the reviewed template — verify
   this markup exists in a header/footer partial, else remove.
   ========================================================= */
.sticky-actions{position:fixed;right:0;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:999;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1px;}
.sticky-action{width:30px;min-height:100px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;writing-mode:vertical-rl;text-orientation:mixed;border-radius:7px 0 0 7px;text-decoration:none;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.25px;transition:width .25s ease,background .25s ease;box-shadow:0 3px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.12);}
.sticky-enquiry{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;}
.sticky-action:hover{color:#fff;}
.sticky-enquiry:hover{background:var(--navy-deep);}

/* ================= ADMISSION ENQUIRY MODAL =================
   NOTE: also no matching HTML found in the index content reviewed
   — likely lives in a shared partial (header/footer). Verify before
   deleting, since deleting live CSS for it would break the modal.
   ========================================================= */
.enquiry-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:10000;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:24px;visibility:hidden;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .25s ease,visibility .25s ease;}
.enquiry-modal.is-open{visibility:visible;opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;}
.enquiry-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(4,18,39,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);}
.enquiry-dialog{position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:46% 54%;width:min(850px,100%);max-height:min(570px,calc(100vh - 48px));overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.25);transform:translateY(18px) scale(.98);transition:transform .3s ease;}
.enquiry-modal.is-open .enquiry-dialog{transform:translateY(0) scale(1);}

.enquiry-visual{position:relative;min-height:500px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy-deep);}
.enquiry-visual img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.enquiry-visual::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(4,18,39,.08) 20%,rgba(4,18,39,.88) 100%);}
.enquiry-visual-content{position:absolute;z-index:2;left:30px;right:30px;bottom:30px;color:#fff;}
.enquiry-kicker{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:9px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.60);font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:1.5px;}
.enquiry-visual-content h2{margin:0 0 9px;font-size:28px;line-height:1.15;font-weight:750;color:#fff;}
.enquiry-visual-content p{max-width:300px;margin:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);font-size:12px;line-height:1.6;}

.enquiry-form-wrap{position:relative;padding:38px 38px 28px;overflow-y:auto;}
.enquiry-heading{margin-bottom:22px;}
.enquiry-label{display:block;margin-bottom:5px;color:var(--gold);font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:1.3px;}
.enquiry-heading h2{margin:0 0 5px;color:var(--navy);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:750;}
.enquiry-heading p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:11px;line-height:1.5;}
.enquiry-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:13px;}
.enquiry-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;}
.enquiry-field{min-width:0;}
.enquiry-field label{display:block;margin-bottom:5px;color:var(--ink);font-size:10px;font-weight:700;}
.enquiry-input{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;}
.enquiry-input > svg:first-child{position:absolute;left:11px;width:15px;height:15px;fill:none;stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:1.7;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;pointer-events:none;}
.enquiry-input input,.enquiry-input select{width:100%;height:40px;padding:0 11px 0 34px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;outline:none;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);font:inherit;font-size:11px;transition:border-color .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;}
.enquiry-input input::placeholder{color:#9ba3ad;}
.enquiry-input input:focus,.enquiry-input select:focus{border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(191,148,55,.09);}
.enquiry-input select{appearance:none;cursor:pointer;padding-right:32px;}
.enquiry-input .select-arrow{position:absolute;right:10px;width:13px;height:13px;fill:none;stroke:var(--muted);stroke-width:1.8;pointer-events:none;}

.enquiry-submit{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;width:100%;height:42px;margin-top:3px;border:0;border-radius:6px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:750;cursor:pointer;transition:background .2s ease,transform .2s ease;}
.enquiry-submit svg{width:16px;height:16px;fill:none;stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}
.enquiry-submit:hover{background:var(--navy-deep);transform:translateY(-1px);}
.enquiry-note{margin:0;text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:9px;line-height:1.4;}

.enquiry-close{position:absolute;z-index:5;top:12px;right:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:30px;height:30px;padding:0;border:0;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);color:var(--navy);cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.12);}
.enquiry-close svg{width:15px;height:15px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;}
.enquiry-close:hover{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;}

@media (max-width:700px){
    .enquiry-modal{padding:14px;}
    .enquiry-dialog{display:block;width:100%;max-height:calc(100vh - 28px);border-radius:12px;}
    .enquiry-visual{display:none;}
    .enquiry-form-wrap{padding:32px 20px 22px;}
    .enquiry-heading{padding-right:25px;margin-bottom:18px;}
    .enquiry-heading h2{font-size:21px;}
    .enquiry-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:13px;}
    .enquiry-form{gap:13px;}
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY CHOOSE S.T. COLLEGE (bento grid)
   ========================================================= */
.strengths-section{padding:32px 0 36px;background:var(--ivory);}
.strengths-heading{text-align:center;margin-bottom:18px;}
.strengths-heading .section-kicker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;color:var(--gold);font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:1.5px;line-height:1;}
.strengths-heading .section-kicker::before,.strengths-heading .section-kicker::after{content:"";width:30px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0;}
.strengths-heading h2{margin:7px 0 0;color:var(--navy);font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,38px);line-height:1.15;}

.strengths-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);grid-template-rows:215px 215px;gap:14px;}
.strength-large{grid-column:1 / 4;grid-row:1 / 3;}
.strength-education{grid-column:4 / 7;grid-row:1;}
.strength-clinical{grid-column:7 / 13;grid-row:1;}
.strength-facilities{grid-column:4 / 8;grid-row:2;}
.strength-student{grid-column:8 / 10;grid-row:2;}
.strength-career{grid-column:10 / 13;grid-row:2;}

.strength-card{position:relative;min-width:0;min-height:0;overflow:hidden;display:block;border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--navy);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 5px 22px rgba(5,25,50,.08);}
.strength-card img{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s ease;}
.strength-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(4,20,42,.02) 15%,rgba(4,20,42,.22) 42%,rgba(4,20,42,.94) 100%);}
.strength-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.05);}

.strength-content{position:absolute;z-index:2;left:18px;right:18px;bottom:17px;}
.strength-number{display:block;margin-bottom:6px;color:var(--gold);font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:1px;line-height:1;}
.strength-content h3{margin:0;padding-right:30px;color:#fff;font-size:16px;line-height:1.25;font-weight:750;}
.strength-arrow{position:absolute;right:0;bottom:0;color:var(--gold);font-size:25px;line-height:1;transition:transform .25s ease;}
.strength-card:hover .strength-arrow{transform:translateX(5px);}

@media (max-width:900px){
    .strengths-section{padding:30px 0 34px;}
    .strengths-heading{margin-bottom:17px;}
    .strengths-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);grid-template-rows:205px 185px 185px;gap:12px;}
    .strength-large{grid-column:1 / 3;grid-row:1 / 3;}
    .strength-education{grid-column:3 / 7;grid-row:1;}
    .strength-clinical{grid-column:3 / 7;grid-row:2;}
    .strength-facilities{grid-column:1 / 4;grid-row:3;}
    .strength-student{grid-column:4 / 7;grid-row:3;}
    .strength-career{display:none;}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
    .strengths-section{padding:28px 0 32px;}
    .strengths-heading{margin-bottom:16px;}
    .strengths-heading .section-kicker{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:1.3px;}
    .strengths-heading .section-kicker::before,.strengths-heading .section-kicker::after{width:22px;}
    .strengths-heading h2{margin-top:6px;font-size:28px;}
    .strengths-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;grid-template-rows:none;gap:10px;}
    .strength-large,.strength-education,.strength-clinical,.strength-facilities,.strength-student,.strength-career{grid-column:auto;grid-row:auto;height:175px;}
    .strength-content{left:16px;right:16px;bottom:15px;}
    .strength-number{margin-bottom:5px;font-size:9px;}
    .strength-content h3{font-size:15px;}
    .strength-arrow{font-size:23px;}
}
/* Swiper CDN override */
.hero-slider .swiper-slide.hero-slide{height:500px !important;}
/* ====================== MOBILE APP NAV =================== */

.mobile-app-nav{display:none;}

@media (max-width:760px){

    .mobile-app-nav{position:fixed !important;left:0 !important;right:0 !important;bottom:0 !important;width:100% !important;
        height:62px;z-index:9999;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);align-items:center;padding:4px 6px;margin:0;
        background:rgba(255,255,255,.97);border:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(198,149,44,.28);border-radius:0;
        box-shadow:0 -6px 22px rgba(15,35,58,.14);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);}
    .mobile-nav-item{
        position:relative;height:54px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
        gap:4px;color:#7b8490;background:none;border:0;border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none;font-size:8px;
        font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;
        transition:color .2s ease,background .2s ease,transform .2s ease;
    }
    .mobile-nav-item svg{width:21px;height:21px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.7;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}

    .mobile-nav-item.active{color:var(--navy);background:#f5f1e8;}
    .mobile-nav-item.active::after{content:"";position:absolute;bottom:4px;width:18px;height:2px;border-radius:2px;background:var(--gold);}
    .mobile-nav-enquiry{color:#fff;background:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 5px 14px rgba(15,35,58,.18);}
    .mobile-enquiry-icon{width:30px;height:30px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy);}
    .mobile-enquiry-icon svg{width:17px;height:17px;stroke-width:1.8;}

    /* WHATSAPP */
    .mobile-nav-whatsapp{color:#159447;}
    .mobile-nav-whatsapp svg{stroke-width:1.8;}
    .mobile-nav-item:active{transform:scale(.94);}
    body{
        padding-bottom:74px;
    }
}
/* =========================
   TOPBAR — FOLLOW US
   ========================= */

.top-follow{
    position:relative;
    height:100%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
}

.top-follow-btn{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:7px;
    height:100%;
    padding:0;
    border:0;
    background:transparent;
    color:inherit;
    font:inherit;
    cursor:pointer;
    white-space:nowrap;
}

.top-follow-btn > span:first-child{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    color:var(--gold);
    font-size:15px;
    line-height:1;
}

.top-follow-btn .has-dropdown{
    width:7px;
    height:7px;
    margin-left:2px;
    border-right:1px solid currentColor;
    border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;
    transform:rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);
    transition:transform .2s ease;
}

.top-follow:hover .has-dropdown{
    transform:rotate(225deg) translateY(-1px);
}


/* Dropdown */

.top-follow-dropdown{
    position:absolute;
    top:100%;
    right:0;
    /* width:160px; */
    padding:1px 0;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e7e7e7;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;
    transform:translateY(6px);
    transition:
        opacity .2s ease,
        transform .2s ease,
        visibility .2s ease;
    z-index:1000;
}

.top-follow:hover .top-follow-dropdown{
    opacity:1;
    visibility:visible;
    transform:translateY(0);
}


/* Social links */

.top-follow-dropdown a{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    min-height:39px;
    padding:0 15px;
    color:#111;
    font-size:12.5px;
    font-weight:500;
    text-decoration:none;
    border-bottom:1px solid #eee;
    transition:
        background .2s ease,
        color .2s ease;
}

.top-follow-dropdown a:last-child{
    border-bottom:0;
}

.top-follow-dropdown a:hover{
    background:#f7f7f7;
    color:var(--navy);
}


/* SVG icons */

.top-follow-dropdown a svg{
    width:15px;
    height:15px;
    flex:0 0 15px;
    display:block;
}

.top-follow-dropdown a:hover svg{
    color:var(--navy);
}
/* =========================================================
   CTA ENQUIRY SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.cta-enquiry-section{position:relative;background:var(--navy);overflow:hidden;}
.cta-enquiry-section::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-120px;right:-120px;width:340px;height:340px;
    border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(212,175,90,.14),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none;}

.cta-enquiry-wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.85fr) minmax(0,1.15fr);gap:40px;align-items:stretch;}

/* Left — info */
.cta-info{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;padding:10px 10px 10px 0;}
.cta-info-eyebrow{gap:8px;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:9px;color:var(--gold);}
/* .cta-info-eyebrow::before{width:25px;flex-basis:25px;background:var(--gold);} */
.cta-info h2{margin:0 0 12px;color:#fff;font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:30px;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
.cta-info-desc{max-width:400px;margin:0 0 26px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);font-size:12.5px;line-height:1.65;}

.cta-info-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;}
.cta-info-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:13px;padding:14px 16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;transition:.2s ease;transition-property:background,border-color,transform;}
.cta-info-item:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-color:rgba(212,175,90,.4);transform:translateX(3px);}
.cta-info-icon{flex:0 0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:36px;height:36px;
    border-radius:7px;background:rgba(212,175,90,.15);color:var(--gold);}
.cta-info-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;min-width:0;}
.cta-info-text strong{color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;}
.cta-info-text span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.68);font-size:11.5px;line-height:1.45;}

/* Right — form card */
.cta-form-card{background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:28px 30px;box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.25);}
.cta-form-card h3{margin:0 0 5px;color:var(--navy);font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:21px;}
.cta-form-sub{margin:0 0 20px;color:var(--muted);font-size:11.5px;}

.cta-form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.cta-form-field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;}
.cta-form-field--full{margin-bottom:18px;}
.cta-form-field span{color:var(--navy);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;}
.cta-form-field input,
.cta-form-field select{padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;background:#fbfaf7;
    color:var(--navy);font-size:12.5px;font-family:inherit;outline:none;transition:.18s ease;transition-property:border-color,background;}
.cta-form-field input::placeholder{color:#9aa2ac;}
.cta-form-field input:focus,
.cta-form-field select:focus{border-color:var(--gold);background:#fff;}
.cta-form-field select{appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath fill='%230b2545' d='M1 1l5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 12px center;padding-right:30px;}

.cta-form-submit{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;width:100%;justify-content:center;padding:12px 18px;
    background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy);border:0;border-radius:6px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:.02em;cursor:pointer;transition:.2s ease;transition-property:background,transform;}
.cta-form-submit span{font-size:15px;line-height:1;transition:transform .2s ease;}
.cta-form-submit:hover{background:var(--gold-soft);transform:translateY(-1px);}
.cta-form-submit:hover span{transform:translateX(3px);}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width:900px){
    .cta-enquiry-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;}
    .cta-info{padding:0;text-align:left;}
    .cta-info h2{font-size:26px;}
    .cta-form-card{padding:24px 22px;}
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width:560px){
    .cta-info h2{font-size:22px;}
    .cta-form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;margin-bottom:12px;}
    .cta-form-field--full{margin-bottom:16px;}
    .cta-form-card{padding:20px 18px;}
    .cta-info-item{padding:12px 13px;}
}
/* ================= COLLEGE QUICK ACTION STICKY ================ */

  .college-sticky{position:fixed;left:0;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:999;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;pointer-events:none;}

  .college-sticky__item{
    --accent:#10263f;
    width:46px;
    min-height:46px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    padding:5px;
    border-radius:0 24px 24px 0;
    background:var(--accent);
    color:#fff;
    text-decoration:none;
    overflow:hidden;
    white-space:nowrap;
    box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
    pointer-events:auto;
    transition:width .3s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), box-shadow .3s ease;
  }

  .college-sticky__item:hover{width:190px;box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.22);}

  .college-sticky__icon{
    flex:0 0 34px;
    width:34px;
    height:34px;
    display:grid;
    place-items:center;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);
    color:#fff;
    transition:background .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
  }

  .college-sticky__icon svg{ width:18px; height:18px; display:block; }
  .college-sticky__item:hover .college-sticky__icon{background:#fff;color:var(--accent);transform:scale(1.06);}

  .college-sticky__label{
    margin-left:10px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.01em;opacity:0;transform:translateX(-6px);
    transition:opacity .25s ease .05s, transform .25s ease .05s;
  }

  .college-sticky__item:hover .college-sticky__label{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0);}

  /* per-item accent colors for visibility */
  .college-sticky__item--prospectus{ --accent:#c9a45c; color:#1a1300; }
  .college-sticky__item--prospectus .college-sticky__icon{ color:#1a1300; }
  .college-sticky__item--prospectus:hover .college-sticky__icon{ color:var(--accent); }

  .college-sticky__item--enquiry{ --accent:#0f9b8e; }
  .college-sticky__item--courses{ --accent:#2f6fed; }
  .college-sticky__item--admissions{ --accent:#7a4fd6; }
  .college-sticky__item--contact{ --accent:#e0526b; }

  /* Responsive: hide on tablet + mobile in one place */
  @media (max-width:991px){.college-sticky{ display:none; }}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.college-sticky__item,.college-sticky__icon,.college-sticky__label{ transition:none; }}