/* ============================================================
   RAJALAKSHMI COLLEGE OF NURSING — SHARED STYLESHEET
   Primary: #2e356c | Secondary: #000000 | Accent: #d4a017
   Font: Poppins
   ============================================================ */

/* Google Fonts Import */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

/* ── CSS Variables ── */
:root {
  --primary:      #8d5ea7;
  --primary-dark: #8d5ea7;
  --primary-light:#8d5ea721;
  --accent:       #d4a017;
  --accent-light: #f0c040;
  --black:        #000000;
  --dark:         #1a1a2e;
  --text:         #333344;
  --text-muted:   #ffffff;
  --bg-light:     #f6f6f6;
  --bg-white:     #ffffff;
  --border:       #e0e3f0;
  --shadow-sm:    0 2px 8px rgba(46,53,108,.08);
  --shadow-md:    0 6px 24px rgba(46,53,108,.12);
  --shadow-lg:    0 16px 48px rgba(46,53,108,.18);
  --radius-sm:    8px;
  --radius-md:    14px;
  --radius-lg:    22px;
  --transition:   all .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --font:         'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body { font-family: var(--font); color: var(--text); background: var(--bg-white); overflow-x: hidden; line-height: 1.65; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: var(--font); cursor: pointer; border: none; }

/* ── Container ── */
.container { max-width: 1300px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

.section-pad { padding: 88px 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 56px 0; }

/* ── Section Headings ── */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(212,160,23,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,23,.25);
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.8vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-title span { color: var(--accent); }
.section-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--black);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.section-desc.center { margin: 0 auto; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.section-header { margin-bottom: 52px; }

/* ── Divider ── */
.divider {
  width: 56px; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.divider.center { margin: 0 auto 14px; }

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 30px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap; letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(46,53,108,.3); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(46,53,108,.4); }
.btn-accent { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent),var(--accent-light)); color: #000; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212,160,23,.35); }
.btn-accent:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212,160,23,.5); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--primary); border: 2px solid var(--primary); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-white { background: #fff; color: #000; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn-white:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.btn svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Cards ── */
.card {
  background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(46,53,108,.2); }

/* ── Badge ── */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
}
.badge-primary { background: rgba(46,53,108,.1); color: var(--primary); }
.badge-accent { background: rgba(212,160,23,.12); color: #a07b0a; }
.badge-green { background: rgba(34,197,94,.1); color: #166534; }

/* ── Scroll Animations ── */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease; }
.reveal.up { transform: translateY(30px); }
.reveal.left { transform: translateX(-30px); }
.reveal.right { transform: translateX(30px); }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0); }
.reveal-d1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
.reveal-d2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
.reveal-d3 { transition-delay: .3s; }
.reveal-d4 { transition-delay: .4s; }

/* ── Topbar ── */
.topbar {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,160,23,.2);
}
.topbar .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.topbar-left, .topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.topbar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); transition: color .2s; }
.topbar a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }
.topbar-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.topbar-item svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
.topbar .pulse { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: #4ade80; border-radius: 50%; animation: pulse 2s infinite; display: inline-block; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:.6;transform:scale(1.5)} }

/* ── HEADER ── */
header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(46,53,108,.13); }
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 10px 0; gap: 16px; }
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo img { height: 65px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text);
  padding: 8px 11px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition); position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 4px; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 2px; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hero-img1 {
    margin-bottom: -19%;
    position: relative; 
} 
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { left: 10px; right: 10px; }
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--primary); }
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 7px; border-radius: 6px; background: none; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--transition); }

/* Mobile Nav */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(46,53,108,.96); flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav a { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; padding: 8px 20px; transition: color .2s; }
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }
.mobile-close {
  position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: #fff;
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px; border: none; cursor: pointer;
}

/* ── Page Banner (inner pages) ── */
.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 60%, #111 100%);
  padding: 72px 0 56px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-banner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.page-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-banner h1 { font-size: clamp(28px,4.5vw,46px); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.page-banner h1 span { color: var(--accent-light); }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); transition: color .2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }
.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer { background: var(--primary-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); padding: 64px 0 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.footer-brand .logo { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-brand .logo img { height: 65px; filter: brightness(1.2); }
.footer-tagline { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social {
width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-social:hover { background: var(--bg-white); border-color: var(--bg-white); color: var(--primary); }
.footer-col-title { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); transition: var(--transition); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.footer-links a::before { content:'›'; color: var(--bg-white); font-size: 20px; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--bg-white); }
.footer-contact-item svg { color: var(--bg-white); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; width: 20px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
}
.footer-bottom-right { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.footer-bottom-right a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); transition: color .2s; }
.footer-bottom-right a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }
.footer-accred { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 14px; }
.footer-accred span {
  background: rgba(212,160,23,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,23,.2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 5px;
}

/* ── Float Buttons ── */
.float-apply {
  position: fixed; bottom: 26px; right: 26px; z-index: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--bg-white),var(--accent-light));
  color: var(--primary); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 13px 22px; border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212,160,23,.45);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  animation: floatBob 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.float-apply:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(212,160,23,.55); animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes floatBob { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-5px)} }

.back-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 26px; right: 26px; z-index: 800;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition); border: none; cursor: pointer;
}
.back-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.back-top:hover { background: var(--bg-white); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ── HERO (Home) ── */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #1a2055 55%, #0d0d1a 100%);
  min-height: 92vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-pattern {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #fff 55%, #fff 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px,transparent 1px); background-size: 64px 64px; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; padding: 80px 0 60px; }
.hero-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: rgba(212,160,23,.15); border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,23,.3); color: var(--accent-light); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 100px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.hero-tag .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--accent-light); border-radius: 50%; animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(34px,5.5vw,60px); font-weight: 900; color: #8d5ea7; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: -1px; }
.hero h1 span { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent),var(--accent-light)); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }
.hero-desc { font-size: 17px; color:rgb(30, 36, 72); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 34px; max-width: 500px; }
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.hero-trust { display: flex; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; color:#1e2448;  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; }
.hero-trust-item svg { color: var(--accent); width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.hero-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.hero-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.hero-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 18px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.hero-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.11); border-color: rgba(212,160,23,.3); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.hero-card.gold { border-top: 3px solid var(--accent); }
.hero-card-num { font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.hero-card-num span { color: var(--accent); font-size: 20px; }
.hero-card-label { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-weight: 500; margin-top: 4px; }
.hero-approval { background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 16px 18px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.hero-approval .label { font-size: 10.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); width: 100%; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.approval-tag { background: rgba(212,160,23,.13); border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,23,.25); color: var(--accent-light); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 6px; }
.hero-scroll { position: absolute; bottom: 28px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; z-index: 2; }
.mouse { width: 20px; height: 32px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22); border-radius: 10px; display: flex; justify-content: center; padding-top: 5px; }
.mouse::before { content:''; width:3px; height:5px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.35); border-radius: 2px; animation: scrollDown 2s infinite; }
@keyframes scrollDown { 0%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} 100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)} }

/* ── Stats Band ── */
.stats-band { background: #8d5ea7; padding: 50px 0; }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }
.stats-grid .stat { text-align: center; padding: 16px; position: relative; }
.stats-grid .stat:not(:last-child)::after { content:''; position:absolute; right:0; top:20%; height:60%; width:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.stat-big { font-size: 44px; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.stat-big span { color: var(--accent); }
.stat-desc { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); margin-top: 5px; font-weight: 500; }

/* ── Why Choose Us ── */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 22px; }
.why-card { background: var(--bg-white); border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 28px 24px; transition: var(--transition); }
.why-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.why-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(46,53,108,.1),rgba(46,53,108,.05)); border: 1.5px solid rgba(46,53,108,.12); border-radius: 13px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.why-title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.why-desc { font-size: 15px; color: var(--black); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ── Courses Cards ── */
.courses-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill,minmax(300px,1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.course-card { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); transition: var(--transition); }
.course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--primary); }
.course-header { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-dark)); padding: 26px 22px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.course-header::after { content:''; position:absolute; right:-20px; top:-20px; width:90px; height:90px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); border-radius:50%; }
.course-badge-pill { display:inline-block; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent),var(--accent-light)); color:var(--primary); font-size:10.5px; font-weight:700; padding:4px 11px; border-radius:100px; margin-bottom:8px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.course-name { font-size:20px; font-weight:800; color:#fff; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.course-full { font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-top:3px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.course-body { padding: 22px; }
.course-meta { display:flex; gap:14px; margin-bottom:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.course-meta-item { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; font-size:13px; color:var(--text-muted); }
.course-meta-item svg { color:var(--accent); width:14px; height:14px; }
.course-meta-item strong { color:var(--text); }
.course-list { margin-bottom:18px; }
.course-list li { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--black); padding:5px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.course-list li:last-child { border:none; }
.course-list li::before { content:'✓'; color:#22c55e; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:1px; }

/* ── Facilities Grid ── */
.fac-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.fac-card { background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 26px 22px; transition: var(--transition); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.fac-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.fac-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(46,53,108,.1),rgba(46,53,108,.04)); border: 1.5px solid rgba(46,53,108,.1); border-radius: 13px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:24px; }
.fac-title { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); }
.fac-desc { font-size: 15px; color: var(--black); line-height: 1.65; }
.fac-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.fac-tag { background: var(--bg-light); border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--black); font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 100px; }

/* ── Hospital List ── */
.hospital-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.hospital-item { background: var(--bg-light); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 4px solid var(--accent); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px 16px; display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; transition: var(--transition); }
.hospital-item:hover { border-left-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateX(4px); }
.hosp-num { width: 28px; height: 28px; background: var(--primary); color: var(--accent); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.hosp-name { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); }
.hosp-detail { font-size: 15px; color: var(--black); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ── Admissions Steps ── */
.step-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; position: relative; }
.step-item:not(:last-child)::before { content:''; position:absolute; left:21px; top:44px; width:2px; height:calc(100% + 8px); background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--accent),transparent); }
.step-num { width: 42px; height: 42px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--accent),var(--accent-light)); color: var(--primary); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212,160,23,.3); }
.step-content { background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 16px 18px; flex: 1; transition: var(--transition); }
.step-content:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.step-title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.step-desc { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── FAQ Accordion ── */
.faq-item { border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; transition: var(--transition); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-q { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 18px 20px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); background: var(--bg-white); transition: var(--transition); }
.faq-q:hover { background: var(--bg-light); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q { background: rgba(46,53,108,.06); }
.faq-chevron { width: 26px; height: 26px; background: var(--bg-light); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; transition: var(--transition); }
.faq-item.open .faq-chevron { background: var(--accent); transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-chevron svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }
.faq-item.open .faq-chevron svg { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-a { display: none; padding: 0 20px 18px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.75; background: rgba(46,53,108,.03); }
.faq-item.open .faq-a { display: block; }

/* ── Gallery Grid ── */
.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 14px; }
.gallery-item { border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 1; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-dark)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 40px; position: relative; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); }
.gallery-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; font-size: 60px; }
.gallery-item:hover { transform: scale(1.02); }
.gallery-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(46,53,108,.7); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; opacity: 0; transition: var(--transition); }
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-overlay p { color: #fff; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 8px; }
.gallery-overlay svg { color: #fff; width: 28px; height: 28px; }

/* ── Contact Form ── */
.form-card { background: var(--bg-white); border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.form-title { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.form-sub { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 26px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-group.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.form-label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.form-label span { color: #e53e3e; }
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 14px; color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg-light); border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 11px 14px;
  outline: none; transition: var(--transition); width: 100%;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus { border-color: var(--primary); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46,53,108,.1); }
.form-input.error { border-color: #e53e3e; }
.form-input.error + .err { display: block; }
.err { font-size: 12px; color: #e53e3e; display: none; }
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 90px; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-light)); color: #fff; padding: 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 700; transition: var(--transition); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px; margin-top: 6px; }
.form-submit:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary)); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.form-success { display:none; background:rgba(34,197,94,.08); border:1.5px solid rgba(34,197,94,.25); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:18px; text-align:center; margin-top:14px; }
.form-success.show { display: block; }
.form-success svg { color: #22c55e; width: 34px; height: 34px; margin: 0 auto 8px; }
.form-success .ft { font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--primary); }
.form-success .fs { font-size:13px; color:var(--text-muted); margin-top:4px; }

/* ── Faculty Cards ── */
.faculty-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.faculty-card { background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; text-align: center; transition: var(--transition); }
.faculty-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(46,53,108,.2); }
.faculty-avatar { width: 158px;  background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-light)); border-radius: 50%; margin: 22px auto 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 28px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.faculty-name { font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); padding: 0 14px; }
.faculty-qual { font-size: 12px; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 3px; padding: 0 14px; }
.faculty-exp { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 5px 0 12px; }
.faculty-dept { background: var(--bg-light); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 12px; color: #1e1d1d; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 500; }

/* ── Info Box ── */
.info-box { background: var(--bg-light); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 4px solid var(--primary); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 18px 20px; }
.info-box h4 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 8px; }
 .info-box li { font-size: 18px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
 .info-box p {font-size: 15px; color:#000; line-height: 1.7;  }
.info-box ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; }
.info-box ul li { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: flex-start; }
.info-box ul li::before { content: '▶'; color: var(--accent); font-size: 9px; margin-top: 5px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── Check List ── */
.check-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.check-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--black); }
.check-list li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--radius-md); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }

/* ── Two-column ── */
.two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 54px; align-items: center; }
.three-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }

/* ── Placeholder visual ── */
.img-placeholder {   border-radius: var(--radius-lg); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); font-size: 14px; }
.img-placeholder svg { width: 80px; height: 80px; }

/* ── Testimonial Cards ── */
.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 22px; }
.testi-card { background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 24px; transition: var(--transition); }
.testi-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.testi-stars { color: var(--accent); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.testi-text { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.75; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; }
.testi-avatar { width: 38px; height: 38px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-light)); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.testi-name { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); }
.testi-role { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── CTA Section ── */
.cta-section { background: #0F172A !important; padding: 72px 0; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-section::before { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,rgba(212,160,23,.08) 0%,transparent 60%); pointer-events:none; }
.cta-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-section h2 { font-size: clamp(26px,4vw,40px); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-section p { font-size: 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 75%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── Contact Info Cards ── */
.contact-info-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.contact-info-card { background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 20px; display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; transition: var(--transition); }
.contact-info-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.ci-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary)); color:#fff; border-radius: 11px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 18px; }
.ci-title { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.ci-val { font-size: 15px; color: var(--black); }
.ci-val a { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 500; }

/* ── Eligibility Table ── */
.elig-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
.elig-table th { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; }
.elig-table td { padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--black); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.elig-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.elig-table tr:hover td { background: var(--bg-light); }
.elig-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width:1024px) {
  .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-right { display: none; }
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .faculty-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
}
@media (max-width:768px) {
  .section-pad { padding: 60px 0; }
  .nav-links, .nav-cta .btn { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stats-grid .stat::after { display: none; }
  .fac-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .topbar-right { display: none; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .three-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:480px) {
  .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .fac-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faculty-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 32px; }
}