/* =====================================================================
   Kiran College of Nursing — Global Stylesheet
   Brand palette derived from the official logo:
     - Sky Blue   #0098e5
     - Deep Navy  #2b2f7a
     - Red Accent #e01f36
   Plain CSS · Mobile-first · Accessible · SEO-friendly
   ===================================================================== */

/* ------------------------------ Tokens ------------------------------ */
:root {
  /* Brand */
  --blue: #0098e5;
  --blue-600: #0077b6;
  --blue-700: #025f92;
  --navy: #2b2f7a;
  --navy-700: #23265f;
  --navy-900: #171a44;
  --red: #e01f36;
  --red-600: #c11729;

  /* Support */
  --teal: #00a8a8;
  --green: #17a274;
  --amber: #f5a524;

  /* Neutrals */
  --ink: #14192e;
  --body: #4a5168;
  --muted: #737b91;
  --line: #e6e9f2;
  --bg: #ffffff;
  --bg-soft: #f4f7fc;
  --bg-tint: #eef4fb;
  --white: #ffffff;

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--blue) 100%);
  --grad-brand-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef3fd 0%, #e7f4fd 100%);
  --grad-hero: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(23,26,68,.92) 0%, rgba(43,47,122,.85) 45%, rgba(0,152,229,.72) 100%);

  /* Effects */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(20,25,46,.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(20,25,46,.06);
  --shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(23,26,68,.10);
  --shadow-md: 0 14px 40px rgba(23,26,68,.14);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(23,26,68,.20);
  --ring: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,152,229,.28);

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm: 8px;
  --r: 14px;
  --r-lg: 20px;
  --r-xl: 28px;
  --r-pill: 999px;

  /* Layout */
  --container: 1200px;
  --gutter: clamp(16px, 4vw, 28px);
  --nav-h: 76px;

  /* Type */
  --font: "Poppins", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;

  --t-fast: .18s ease;
  --t: .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

/* ------------------------------ Reset ------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 20px); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; }
}
body {
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--body);
  background: var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, picture, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--blue-600); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--t-fast); }
a:hover { color: var(--red); }
ul, ol { padding-left: 1.1rem; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: none; }
input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: var(--ink); }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 { color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--blue); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ------------------------------ Layout ------------------------------ */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }
.section { padding-block: clamp(56px, 8vw, 100px); }
.section--soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.section--tint { background: var(--grad-brand-soft); }
.section--navy { background: var(--navy-900); color: #d7ddf2; }
.section--navy h1, .section--navy h2, .section--navy h3 { color: #fff; }

.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px); }
.cols-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.cols-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* --------------------------- Typography ----------------------------- */
.display { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.4vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1.08; }
.h2, h2.h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem); }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--body); }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-600);
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--red); border-radius: 2px; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-white { color: #fff !important; }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }

.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto clamp(32px, 5vw, 52px); text-align: center; }
.section-head .lead { margin-top: .75rem; }
.section-head.left { margin-inline: 0; text-align: left; }

/* ----------------------------- Buttons ------------------------------ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .55rem;
  padding: .85rem 1.6rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1; text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer; transition: transform var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn svg { width: 1.1em; height: 1.1em; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--red); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(224,31,54,.30); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--red-600); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(224,31,54,.38); }
.btn-blue { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,152,229,.30); }
.btn-blue:hover { background: var(--blue-600); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-navy { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-700); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--navy); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost-white { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color: #fff; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,.6); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.btn-ghost-white:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-lg { padding: 1.05rem 2.1rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* ------------------------------ Chips ------------------------------- */
.chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem;
  background: var(--bg-tint); color: var(--navy);
  padding: .34rem .8rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================ TOP BAR ============================== */
.topbar { background: var(--navy-900); color: #cfd6ef; font-size: .86rem; }
.topbar__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; min-height: 42px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar a { color: #cfd6ef; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.topbar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.topbar__contact { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar__social { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.topbar__social a {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); transition: background var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast);
}
.topbar__social a:hover { background: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.topbar__social svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; fill: currentColor; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .topbar { display: none; } }

/* ============================= HEADER ============================== */
.header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); transition: box-shadow var(--t); }
.header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; min-height: var(--nav-h); gap: 1rem; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand img { height: 52px; width: auto; }
.brand__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand__text b { color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.06rem; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.brand__text span { color: var(--blue-600); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.menu > li { position: relative; }
.menu > li > a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem;
  padding: .6rem .85rem; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; font-size: .96rem;
}
.menu > li > a:hover, .menu > li > a.active { color: var(--blue-600); background: var(--bg-tint); }
.menu > li > a.active { color: var(--blue-700); }

/* Navigation Dropdowns */
.menu > li.has-dropdown > a {
  cursor: pointer;
}
.dropdown-chevron {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.4;
  fill: none;
  transition: transform var(--t-fast);
  margin-left: 2px;
}
.menu > li.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 230px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: .45rem 0;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast), visibility var(--t-fast);
  z-index: 120;
}
.menu > li.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.menu > li.has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-menu li {
  margin: 0;
}
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: .6rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast);
  border-radius: 0;
}
.dropdown-menu a:hover,
.dropdown-menu a.active {
  background: var(--bg-tint);
  color: var(--blue-700);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; }
.nav__toggle { display: none; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); background: var(--bg-tint); color: var(--navy); align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.nav__toggle svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; stroke: currentColor; }
.nav__toggle .icon-close { display: none; }
body.nav-open .nav__toggle .icon-open { display: none; }
body.nav-open .nav__toggle .icon-close { display: block; }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav__toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .menu {
    position: fixed; inset: var(--nav-h) 0 auto 0;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: .15rem;
    background: #fff; padding: 1rem var(--gutter) 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-140%); transition: transform var(--t); max-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h)); overflow-y: auto;
  }
  body.nav-open .menu { transform: translateY(0); }
  .menu > li > a { padding: .85rem .6rem; font-size: 1.05rem; border-radius: var(--r-sm); }
  .nav__cta .btn:not(.nav__toggle) { display: none; }
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--blue-200);
    padding: .2rem 0 .2rem .8rem;
    margin: .2rem 0 .5rem .8rem;
    background: transparent;
  }
  .dropdown-menu a {
    padding: .45rem .8rem;
    font-size: .95rem;
  }
}


/* ============================== HERO =============================== */
.hero { position: relative; color: #fff; isolation: isolate; }
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; }
.hero__bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: var(--grad-hero); }
.hero__inner { padding-block: clamp(64px, 12vw, 130px); max-width: 760px; }
.hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.hero p { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem); color: #e8eefc; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; max-width: 620px; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .9rem; margin-bottom: 2.2rem; }
.hero__badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.4rem; }
.hero__badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; }
.hero__badge svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; fill: none; stroke: var(--blue); stroke-width: 2.4; flex-shrink: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); padding: 5px; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: content-box; }

/* Hero stat strip */
.hero-stats { position: relative; z-index: 2; margin-top: -46px; }
.hero-stats__card {
  background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); overflow: hidden;
}
.stat { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
.stat:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.stat b { display: block; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.stat span { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .hero-stats__card { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; } .stat:nth-child(1), .stat:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); } }

/* ============================== CARDS ============================== */
.card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t); height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.card__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; overflow: hidden; }
.card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: left bottom; transform-origin: left bottom; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.card:hover .card__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.card__body { padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.6rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.card__body h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.card__body p { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.card__link { margin-top: auto; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue-600); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; }
.card__link svg { width: 1em; height: 1em; transition: transform var(--t-fast); }
.card:hover .card__link svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Course card extras */
.badge-ribbon { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; background: var(--red); color: #fff; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; padding: .3rem .7rem; border-radius: var(--r-pill); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.course-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* Feature/icon cards */
.feature { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem; height: 100%; transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t); }
.feature:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.feature__icon { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: var(--r); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; }
.feature__icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 2; }
.feature h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.feature p { font-size: .94rem; }

/* Icon color variants */
.i-blue { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--blue-600)); }
.i-navy { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-700)); }
.i-teal { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--blue)); }
.i-green { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green), var(--teal)); }
.i-red { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-600)); }
.i-amber { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber), #e07b00); }

/* ============================ ABOUT ================================ */
.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 60px); align-items: center; }
.split--reverse .split__media { order: 2; }
.split__media { position: relative; }
.split__media img { border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); width: 100%; }
.split__media .badge-float {
  position: absolute; bottom: -22px; right: -12px; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 1rem 1.2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; max-width: 260px;
}
.badge-float .num { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--red); line-height: 1; }
.badge-float small { color: var(--muted); font-size: .82rem; }
.tick-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.2rem 0 0; display: grid; gap: .7rem; }
.tick-list li { display: flex; gap: .7rem; align-items: flex-start; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.tick-list svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; fill: var(--green); margin-top: 2px; }

/* =========================== LEADERSHIP ============================ */
.leader { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t); }
.leader:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.leader__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; background: var(--grad-brand-soft); overflow: hidden; }
.leader__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.leader__tag { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(23,26,68,.85)); color: #fff; padding: 2rem 1.2rem .9rem; font-weight: 700; }
.leader__tag span { display: block; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 500; color: #bcd4ef; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.leader__body { padding: 1.3rem; }
.leader__body p { font-size: .95rem; }
.leader__quote { position: relative; padding-left: 1rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--blue); font-style: italic; color: var(--body); }

/* Message / director block */
.message-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); position: relative; }
.message-card::before { content: "“"; position: absolute; top: -10px; left: 20px; font-size: 6rem; color: var(--blue); opacity: .18; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1; }
.message-card .person { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; }
.message-card .person img { width: 66px; height: 66px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.message-card .person b { display: block; color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.message-card .person span { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ============================ GALLERY ============================== */
.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.gallery-grid.home { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.gallery-item { position: relative; border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: left bottom; transform-origin: left bottom; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.gallery-item::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(transparent 55%, rgba(23,26,68,.72)); opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--t); }
.gallery-item .caption { position: absolute; right: 14px; bottom: 12px; text-align: right; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; z-index: 2; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); transition: all var(--t); }
.gallery-item .zoom { position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); display: grid; place-items: center; opacity: 0; transform: scale(.7); transition: all var(--t); z-index: 2; }
.gallery-item .zoom svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: var(--navy); fill: none; stroke-width: 2; }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.gallery-item:hover::after, .gallery-item:hover .caption, .gallery-item:hover .zoom { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200; background: rgba(11,13,35,.94); display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 4vmin; }
.lightbox.open { display: flex; animation: fade .25s ease; }
.lightbox img { max-width: 92vw; max-height: 84vh; border-radius: var(--r); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); object-fit: contain; }
.lightbox__close, .lightbox__nav button { position: absolute; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; width: 52px; height: 52px; display: grid; place-items: center; transition: background var(--t-fast); }
.lightbox__close { top: 20px; right: 20px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.lightbox__close:hover, .lightbox__nav button:hover { background: var(--red); }
.lightbox__nav button { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 2rem; }
.lightbox__nav .prev { left: 18px; }
.lightbox__nav .next { right: 18px; }
.lightbox__cap { position: absolute; bottom: 22px; left: 0; right: 0; text-align: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }
@keyframes fade { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }

/* =========================== CTA BANNER ============================ */
.cta-band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); text-align: center; isolation: isolate; }
.cta-band::before, .cta-band::after { content: ""; position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; z-index: -1; }
.cta-band::before { width: 320px; height: 320px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); top: -120px; right: -80px; }
.cta-band::after { width: 240px; height: 240px; background: rgba(224,31,54,.22); bottom: -110px; left: -60px; }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.cta-band p { color: #e6eefc; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 1.6rem; }
.cta-band .btn-group { display: flex; gap: .9rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================ TESTIMONIAL ========================== */
.quote-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 1.8rem; height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.stars svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: var(--amber); }
.quote-card p { flex: 1; font-style: italic; color: var(--ink); }
.quote-card .who { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.quote-card .who .av { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 700; }
.quote-card .who b { color: var(--navy); font-size: .96rem; }
.quote-card .who span { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); display: block; }

/* ============================== STEPS ============================== */
.steps { counter-reset: step; display: grid; gap: 1.4rem; }
.step { position: relative; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem 1.6rem 4.4rem; }
.step::before { counter-increment: step; content: counter(step); position: absolute; left: 1.2rem; top: 1.5rem; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; font-weight: 800; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.step h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.step p { font-size: .93rem; }

/* ============================== FAQ =============================== */
.faq { max-width: 820px; margin-inline: auto; display: grid; gap: .8rem; }
.faq__item { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden; }
.faq__q { width: 100%; text-align: left; padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.faq__q .ic { flex-shrink: 0; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bg-tint); color: var(--blue-600); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: transform var(--t), background var(--t); font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1; }
.faq__item.open .faq__q .ic { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }
.faq__a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height var(--t); }
.faq__a p { padding: 0 1.3rem 1.2rem; font-size: .96rem; }

/* ============================ PAGE HEAD ============================ */
.page-hero { position: relative; color: #fff; isolation: isolate; padding-block: clamp(60px, 10vw, 110px); text-align: center; }
.page-hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; background: var(--grad-brand); }
.page-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: radial-gradient(1200px 400px at 80% -10%, rgba(0,152,229,.55), transparent), radial-gradient(800px 300px at 0% 120%, rgba(224,31,54,.28), transparent); }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.1rem); }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; gap: .5rem; justify-content: center; align-items: center; margin-top: .8rem; font-size: .92rem; color: #cdd8f2; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.breadcrumb a { color: #eaf1ff; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.breadcrumb span { opacity: .7; }

/* ============================== FORM =============================== */
.form-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); align-items: start; }
.form-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.1rem 1.2rem; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .4rem; }
.field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink); }
.field label .req { color: var(--red); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: .8rem .95rem; border: 1.6px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: #fff; transition: border-color var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast); font-size: .98rem;
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: var(--ring); }
.field .hint { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); }
.field .error-msg { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--red); display: none; font-weight: 500; }
.field.invalid input, .field.invalid select, .field.invalid textarea { border-color: var(--red); }
.field.invalid .error-msg { display: block; }
.checkbox { display: flex; gap: .6rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.checkbox input { width: auto; margin-top: .25rem; }
.form-note { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1rem; }
.form-success { display: none; background: #e9faf2; border: 1px solid #b6ecd2; color: #0d7a52; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: var(--r); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; font-weight: 500; }
.form-success.show { display: block; animation: fade .3s ease; }

/* Aside info panel */
.info-panel { background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); position: sticky; top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 20px); }
.info-panel h3 { color: #fff; }
.info-panel .info-row { display: flex; gap: .9rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: 1rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.info-panel .info-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.info-panel .info-row svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; stroke: #fff; fill: none; stroke-width: 2; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); padding: 5px; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: content-box; }
.info-panel .info-row b { display: block; font-size: .8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: #bcd4ef; }
.info-panel .info-row a, .info-panel .info-row p { color: #fff; font-weight: 500; }

/* ============================ CONTACT ============================== */
.contact-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; height: 100%; transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t); }
.contact-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.contact-card .ic { width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 1rem; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; }
.contact-card .ic svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; stroke: #fff; fill: none; stroke-width: 2; }
.contact-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.contact-card a { font-weight: 600; }
.map-embed { border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); border: 1px solid var(--line); line-height: 0; }
.map-embed iframe { width: 100%; height: 420px; border: 0; }

/* ============================= FOOTER ============================== */
.footer { background: var(--navy-900); color: #b9c2e2; padding-top: clamp(48px, 7vw, 72px); }
.footer a { color: #b9c2e2; }
.footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); padding-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.footer__brand img { height: 54px; background: #fff; padding: 8px 10px; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer__brand p { font-size: .92rem; color: #9fa9cf; }
.footer h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; position: relative; padding-bottom: .6rem; }
.footer h4::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 34px; height: 3px; background: var(--red); border-radius: 3px; }
.footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: .6rem; }
.footer__links a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; font-size: .94rem; }
.footer__links a::before { content: "›"; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 700; }
.footer__contact li { display: flex; gap: .7rem; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .94rem; }
.footer__contact svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; flex-shrink: 0; stroke: var(--blue); fill: none; stroke-width: 2; margin-top: 3px; }
.footer__social { display: flex; gap: .6rem; margin-top: 1.1rem; }
.footer__social a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.09); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: background var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast); }
.footer__social a:hover { background: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer__social svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; fill: #fff; }
.footer__bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding-block: 1.3rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: .88rem; color: #8b95bd; }
.footer__bottom a { color: #b9c2e2; }

/* ====================== FLOATING WHATSAPP ========================= */
.wa-float { position: fixed; right: 20px; bottom: 20px; z-index: 90; width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; background: #25d366; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(37,211,102,.5); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: transform var(--t-fast); }
.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }
.wa-float svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; fill: #fff; }

/* Back to top */
.to-top { position: fixed; right: 20px; bottom: 88px; z-index: 90; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: translateY(10px); transition: all var(--t); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.to-top.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
.to-top svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke: #fff; fill: none; stroke-width: 2.4; }

/* ======================= SCROLL REVEAL ============================ */
html.js-reveal .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
html.js-reveal .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
html.js-reveal .reveal.d1 { transition-delay: .08s; }
html.js-reveal .reveal.d2 { transition-delay: .16s; }
html.js-reveal .reveal.d3 { transition-delay: .24s; }
html.js-reveal .reveal.d4 { transition-delay: .32s; }

/* ============================ HELPERS ============================== */
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; } .mt-1 { margin-top: .5rem; } .mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; } .mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; } .mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: 12px; top: -60px; z-index: 999; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: .7rem 1.1rem; border-radius: var(--r-sm); transition: top var(--t-fast); }
.skip-link:focus { top: 12px; color: #fff; }

/* ========================= RESPONSIVE ============================= */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .cols-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cols-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .gallery-grid, .gallery-grid.home { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .form-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .info-panel { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .cols-2, .cols-3, .cols-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split, .split--reverse .split__media { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split--reverse .split__media { order: 0; }
  .gallery-grid, .gallery-grid.home { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__actions .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .split__media .badge-float { position: static; margin-top: 1rem; max-width: none; }
}

/* ===================== FORM / ADMISSION EXTRAS ===================== */
.step { transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t); }
.step:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.form-section-title { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--navy); margin: 1.6rem 0 1rem; padding-bottom: .5rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--line); }
.form-section-title:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
.checkbox-field { margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.doc-box { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.8rem); }
.doc-box h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; color: var(--navy); }

/* ============ REAL-PHOTO PAGE HEADER BACKGROUND ============ */
.page-hero__bg {
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(23,26,68,.94) 0%, rgba(43,47,122,.86) 50%, rgba(0,152,229,.72) 100%),
    url("../img/our-photos/college-building.webp") center 30% / cover no-repeat;
}

/* ============ PROMINENT LEADERSHIP (home) ============ */
.leaders-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px); }
.leader-portrait { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 210px 1fr; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t); }
.leader-portrait:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.leader-portrait__img { position: relative; background: var(--grad-brand); min-height: 260px; }
.leader-portrait__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.leader-portrait__img::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, rgba(23,26,68,.5)); }
.leader-portrait__body { padding: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.leader-portrait__role { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-600); }
.leader-portrait__name { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--navy); margin: .15rem 0 .1rem; }
.leader-portrait__creds { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.leader-portrait__msg { font-size: .95rem; font-style: italic; position: relative; }
.leader-portrait__msg::before { content: "\201C"; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 2.6rem; line-height: 0; color: var(--blue); opacity: .25; margin-right: .15rem; vertical-align: -.35em; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .leaders-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .leader-portrait { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .leader-portrait__img { min-height: 300px; }
}

/* ============ SMALL PHOTO STRIP (about campus) ============ */
.photo-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
.photo-strip img { width: 100%; height: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--r); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform var(--t); }
.photo-strip a { overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r); display: block; }
.photo-strip a:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .photo-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* ============ HERO TRUST CARDS (Point 1) ============ */
.hero-trust-cards {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.trust-card {
  padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform var(--t), background-color var(--t);
  position: relative;
}
.trust-card:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.trust-card:hover { background-color: #fafcff; }
.trust-card__badge {
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
}
.trust-card__badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red);
  display: inline-block;
}
.trust-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: .3rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.trust-card p {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-trust-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trust-card:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .trust-card:nth-child(1), .trust-card:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .hero-trust-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-card { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .trust-card:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
}

/* ============ TWO-COLUMN COURSES LAYOUT (Point 2) ============ */
.course-card--two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 290px 1fr;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
}
.course-card--two-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(0, 152, 229, 0.4);
}
.course-card__media {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.course-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.course-card--two-col:hover .course-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.course-card__scrub-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: rgba(23, 26, 68, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .75rem;
  padding: .4rem .6rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .35rem;
  z-index: 2;
}
.course-card__scrub-tag a {
  color: #7fd4ff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.course-card__scrub-tag a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}
.course-card__body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.course-card__body h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
}
.course-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .4rem;
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
}
.course-eligibility-box {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: .9rem 1rem;
  margin: .8rem 0 1.2rem;
}
.course-eligibility-box h4 {
  font-size: .84rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--blue-700);
  margin-bottom: .45rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
}
.course-eligibility-box ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: .35rem;
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: var(--body);
}
.course-eligibility-box li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.course-eligibility-box li svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  fill: var(--green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .course-card--two-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .course-card__media {
    min-height: 250px;
  }
}

/* ============ FACULTY MEMBERS GRID (Point 3) ============ */
.faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 26px);
}
.faculty-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.faculty-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(0, 152, 229, 0.4);
}
.faculty-card__image-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faculty-card__image-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}
.faculty-card:hover .faculty-card__image-box img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.faculty-card__body {
  padding: 1.2rem 1.3rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.faculty-card__role {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  margin-bottom: .3rem;
}
.faculty-card__name {
  font-size: 1.16rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 .3rem;
  line-height: 1.28;
}
.faculty-card__qualification {
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #55627a;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============ TOP DOCUMENT DOWNLOAD STRIP (Point 8) ============ */
.doc-links-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}
.doc-download-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--t);
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.doc-download-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--blue);
}
.doc-download-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  background: rgba(224, 31, 54, 0.1);
  color: var(--red);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.doc-download-card__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: currentColor;
}
.doc-download-card__text b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: .2rem;
}
.doc-download-card__text span {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .3rem;
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .doc-links-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============ INTERACTIVE ELIGIBILITY IN ADMISSION (Point 6) ============ */
.interactive-criteria-box {
  background: #f0f7ff;
  border: 1.5px solid #bddbff;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  margin: .6rem 0 1.2rem;
  display: none;
  animation: fade .25s ease;
}
.interactive-criteria-box.active {
  display: block;
}
.interactive-criteria-box h4 {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .45rem;
}
.interactive-criteria-box ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: .4rem;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: #2b3a55;
}
.interactive-criteria-box li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.interactive-criteria-box li svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: var(--green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============ REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST (Point 6 & 7) ============ */
.docs-checklist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .docs-checklist-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}
.doc-check-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast), border-color var(--t-fast);
}
.doc-check-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
}
.doc-check-icon {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.doc-check-item svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: var(--green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.doc-check-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.doc-check-content h4,
.doc-check-item b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 .3rem 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: normal;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
.doc-check-content p,
.doc-check-item p {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============ VERTICAL COURSE CARDS (Home Redesign) ============ */
.courses-vgrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .courses-vgrid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

.course-vcard {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
  height: 100%;
}
.course-vcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
}
.course-vcard__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #eef2f6;
}
.course-vcard__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.course-vcard:hover .course-vcard__media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.course-vcard__ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  padding: .35rem .75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  z-index: 2;
}
.course-vcard__body {
  padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.course-vcard__title {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.course-vcard__badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.course-vcard__badge {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: .3rem .65rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .25rem;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.course-vcard__badge--highlight {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: var(--blue-700);
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
}
.course-vcard__eligibility {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.course-vcard__eligibility-head {
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
}
.course-vcard__eligibility-head svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  fill: var(--blue);
}
.course-vcard__eligibility-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: .4rem;
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: var(--body);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.course-vcard__eligibility-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .45rem;
}
.course-vcard__eligibility-list li svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: var(--green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

  fill: var(--green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.course-vcard__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: .6rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.course-vcard__actions .btn {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: .55rem .75rem;
  font-size: .84rem;
}

/* ============ FEE STRUCTURE (Point 9) ============ */
.fee-table-wrap {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow-x: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.fee-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  min-width: 580px;
}
.fee-table th {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.fee-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: .95rem;
}
.fee-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.fee-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.fee-table tr.total-row td {
  background: #eef7ff;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--blue);
}
.scholarship-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t);
}
.scholarship-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.scholarship-rank {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.scholarship-rank.rank-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5a524, #d97706); }
.scholarship-rank.rank-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #94a3b8, #64748b); }
.scholarship-rank.rank-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b45309, #78350f); }

/* Fee Structure Program Overview Grid */
.fee-overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .fee-overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .fee-overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.fee-overview-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--t), box-shadow var(--t), border-color var(--t);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}
.fee-overview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--blue-400);
}
.fee-overview-card.is-active {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--blue-100), var(--shadow-md);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #f7faff);
}
.fee-overview-card__header {
  margin-bottom: .85rem;
}
.fee-overview-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  padding: .25rem .6rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  margin-bottom: .45rem;
}
.fee-overview-card__badge--degree {
  background: #eef2ff;
  color: #3730a3;
}
.fee-overview-card__badge--diploma {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #065f46;
}
.fee-overview-card__badge--cert {
  background: #fff7ed;
  color: #9a3412;
}
.fee-overview-card__title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 .25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.fee-overview-card__meta {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.fee-overview-card__price-box {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: .85rem 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.fee-overview-card__label {
  font-size: .72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
}
.fee-overview-card__amount {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: .15rem;
}
.fee-overview-card__subtext {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--body);
  margin-top: .2rem;
  display: block;
}
.fee-overview-card__action {
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Fee Tabs Switcher */
.fee-tabs-container {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.fee-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: .5rem;
  background: #eef2f8;
  padding: .4rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.fee-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}
.fee-tab-btn {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 150px;
  padding: .8rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--body);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--t);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.fee-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.fee-tab-btn.active {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.fee-tab-btn__indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
  display: inline-block;
}

.fee-tab-panel {
  display: none;
  animation: feeFadeIn 0.35s ease;
}
.fee-tab-panel.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes feeFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.fee-program-header {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.fee-program-header__info h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 .35rem;
}
.fee-program-header__info p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: .92rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.fee-program-header__badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: .5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.fee-program-header__badge {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: .35rem .75rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.fee-notes-box {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.fee-notes-box h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 .6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.fee-notes-box ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--body);
  font-size: .9rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .4rem;
}

/* Fee Program Switcher Bar (Within-Page Navigation) */
.fee-nav-bar {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: .65rem .9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.fee-nav-bar__label {
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
}
.fee-nav-bar__label svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: var(--blue);
}
.fee-nav-bar__pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: .45rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.fee-nav-pill {
  padding: .45rem .95rem;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--body);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .35rem;
}
.fee-nav-pill:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--blue-300);
  background: #f8fafc;
}
.fee-nav-pill.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.fee-nav-pill.active:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ============ ADMISSION CONFIRMATION MODAL ============ */
.kcn-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.kcn-modal__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}
.kcn-modal__card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: clamp(18px, 4vw, 32px);
  max-width: 500px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  text-align: center;
  animation: modalPop 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@keyframes modalPop {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.92) translateY(12px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}
.kcn-modal__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: #dcfce7;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.kcn-modal__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3.5vw, 1.45rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.kcn-modal__subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.kcn-modal__badge-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px dashed #0098e5;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  word-break: break-word;
}
.kcn-modal__label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.kcn-modal__tracking-id {
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 4vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0284c7;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  word-break: break-all;
}
.kcn-modal__subtext {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  word-break: break-word;
}
.kcn-modal__notice {
  background: #f0f9ff;
  border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #0369a1;
  line-height: 1.45;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.kcn-modal__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.kcn-modal__actions .btn {
  width: 100%;
  white-space: normal;
  line-height: 1.35;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  word-break: break-word;
}
@media (min-width: 520px) {
  .kcn-modal__actions {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
  .kcn-modal__actions #modal-print-btn {
    flex: 1;
  }
  .kcn-modal__actions #modal-close-btn {
    width: auto;
    min-width: 110px;
  }
}