/**
 * Bhagwan Mahaveer PG Mahavidhyalaya Balotra
 * Premium Institutional Frontend UI & Modern Design System
 */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Signika:wght@400;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
    --f-primary: #0b192c;
    --f-secondary: #1e3e62;
    --f-accent: #ffbd2e;
    --f-accent-hover: #f59e0b;
    --f-accent-dark: #d97706;
    --f-blue: #2563eb;
    --f-blue-hover: #1d4ed8;
    --f-emerald: #10b981;
    --f-rose: #ef4444;
    --f-slate-900: #0f172a;
    --f-slate-800: #1e293b;
    --f-slate-700: #334155;
    --f-slate-600: #475569;
    --f-slate-500: #64748b;
    --f-slate-400: #94a3b8;
    --f-slate-100: #f1f5f9;
    --f-slate-50: #f8fafc;
    --f-bg-alt: #f0f4f8;
    --f-surface: #ffffff;
    --f-border: #e2e8f0;
    --f-border-hover: #cbd5e1;

    --f-font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Signika', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --f-font-heading: 'Outfit', 'Signika', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

    --f-radius-sm: 8px;
    --f-radius-md: 12px;
    --f-radius-lg: 18px;
    --f-radius-xl: 24px;
    --f-radius-full: 9999px;

    --f-shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --f-shadow-md: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --f-shadow-lg: 0 14px 34px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 6px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --f-shadow-hover: 0 20px 40px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    --f-shadow-gold: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    --f-shadow-blue: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   GLOBAL RESETS, BORDERS & TYPOGRAPHY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
body {
    font-family: var(--f-font-main) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-700) !important;
    background-color: #f6f5f8 !important;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.main-heading1, .main-heading2, .main-heading3,
.page-heading1, .sec-title h2 {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-900) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
}

a {
    color: var(--f-blue);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.22s ease-in-out;
}

a:hover, a:focus {
    color: var(--f-accent-dark);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* Eliminate All Legacy Wireframe/Corner Bracket Artifacts & Double Dividers */
.hover-border-outer::before,
.hover-border-outer::after,
.hover-border::before,
.hover-border::after,
.hover-border:hover::before,
.hover-border:hover::after,
.dlab-border-left,
.dlab-border-right,
.dlab-border-left::before,
.dlab-border-left::after,
.dlab-border-right::before,
.dlab-border-right::after,
.single-testimonial-style::before,
.single-testimonial-style:before,
.single-testimonial-style .inner-content::after,
.single-testimonial-style .inner-content:after,
.single-testimonial-style .inner-content::before,
.single-testimonial-style .inner-content:before,
.counters-item::after,
.counters-item:after,
.bio-box .txt-holder::before,
.bio-box .txt-holder:before,
.bio-box .txt-holder::after,
.bio-box .txt-holder:after,
.sec-title span.decor::before,
.sec-title span.decor:before,
.sec-title span.decor::after,
.sec-title span.decor:after,
.sec-title .decor::before,
.sec-title .decor:before,
.sec-title .decor::after,
.sec-title .decor:after,
.sec-title span.inner,
.sec-title .inner,
.decor .inner,
.decor span.inner,
span.decor span.inner {
    display: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: none !important;
    content: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    width: 0 !important;
    height: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PRELOADER - SLEEK & NON-BLOCKING
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#gif-preloader {
    position: fixed !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    z-index: 99999999 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease !important;
}

#gif-preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
}

#gif-preloader .gif-loader {
    width: 110px !important;
    height: 110px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    animation: loaderPulse 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes loaderPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 1; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. TOP BAR (CONTACT & LOGIN ACCESS)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e293b 100%) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    padding: 5px 0 !important;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar-container {
    max-width: 1400px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.top-bar-left {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
}

.top-bar a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

.top-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--f-accent) !important;
}

.top-bar ul.list-inline {
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.top-bar .list-inline-item {
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.top-bar .list-inline-item i {
    color: var(--f-accent);
    font-size: 12.5px;
}

/* Accessibility Font Resizer (A- A A+) */
.topbar-font-resizer {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

.font-resizer-group {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    padding: 1px 3px !important;
    gap: 2px !important;
}

.btn-font-resize {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 2px 6px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    user-select: none !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.btn-font-resize:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.3) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

.btn-font-resize.active {
    background: #ffbd2e !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Google Translate Language Selector */
.topbar-lang-selector {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

#google_translate_element {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    height: 24px !important;
}

.goog-te-gadget {
    font-family: inherit !important;
    font-size: 0px !important;
    color: transparent !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
}

.goog-te-gadget-simple {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    padding: 2px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 5px !important;
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
    height: 24px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.goog-te-gadget-simple:hover {
    border-color: #ffbd2e !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.25) !important;
}

.goog-te-gadget-simple .goog-te-gadget-icon {
    display: none !important;
}

.goog-te-gadget-simple a {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
}

.goog-te-gadget-simple a span {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    vertical-align: middle !important;
}

.goog-te-gadget-simple a:hover {
    color: #1e3e62 !important;
}

.goog-te-gadget .goog-te-combo {
    font-family: inherit !important;
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: 5px !important;
    padding: 2px 6px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    outline: none !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
    height: 24px !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.goog-te-gadget > span,
.goog-te-gadget .goog-logo-link {
    display: none !important;
}

.goog-te-banner-frame.skiptranslate,
.goog-te-banner-frame {
    display: none !important;
}

body {
    top: 0px !important;
    position: static !important;
}

.skiptranslate iframe {
    display: none !important;
}

#goog-gt-tt,
.goog-te-balloon-frame {
    display: none !important;
}

.goog-text-highlight {
    background: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.top-bar a[href*="authentication"],
.top-bar a[href*="login"],
.top-bar a[href*="dashboard"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    padding: 3px 12px !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    height: 24px;
}

.top-bar a[href*="authentication"]:hover,
.top-bar a[href*="dashboard"]:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

.top-bar a[href*="authentication"] i,
.top-bar a[href*="dashboard"] i {
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. MAIN NAVBAR & DROPDOWN MENU (SPLIT NAV & CENTER CIRCULAR LOGO)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.main-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 999;
}

.main-header .stricky {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.main-header .stricky.stricky-fixed,
.stricky.stricky-fixed {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    z-index: 99999 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    animation: slideDownNav 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

@keyframes slideDownNav {
    from {
        transform: translateY(-100%);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    to {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Sticky Navbar Elements Consistency */
.stricky.stricky-fixed .split-navbar {
    padding: 2px 0 !important;
}

.stricky.stricky-fixed .nav-split-left,
.stricky.stricky-fixed .nav-split-right {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
}

.stricky.stricky-fixed .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 6px 10px 7px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
}

.stricky.stricky-fixed .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link .nav-item-icon {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    margin-bottom: 3px !important;
}

.stricky.stricky-fixed .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link .nav-item-text {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.stricky.stricky-fixed .navbar-center-emblem {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin: 0 8px !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
}

.stricky.stricky-fixed .desktop-center-badge {
    width: 64px !important;
    height: 64px !important;
    border: 3px solid #ffbd2e !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.35) !important;
}

.stricky.stricky-fixed .nav-emblem-divider {
    display: inline-block !important;
    width: 1.5px !important;
    height: 32px !important;
    background: #fbbf24 !important;
    opacity: 0.85 !important;
}

.header-stricky {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.header-nav-container {
    max-width: 1440px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 14px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.split-navbar {
    padding: 3px 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

/* Desktop Split Layout (>= 992px) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .split-navbar .navbar-collapse {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .nav-split-left {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: flex-end !important;
        flex: 1 1 0% !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        list-style: none !important;
    }

    .nav-split-right {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        flex: 1 1 0% !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        list-style: none !important;
    }

    /* Center Round Emblem Logo with Golden Dividers */
    .navbar-center-emblem {
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
        margin: 0 14px !important;
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 10 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .nav-emblem-divider {
        display: inline-block !important;
        width: 1.5px !important;
        height: 36px !important;
        background: #fbbf24 !important;
        opacity: 0.85 !important;
        border-radius: 2px !important;
    }

    .center-logo-link {
        display: block !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        padding: 2px 0 !important;
    }

    .desktop-center-badge {
        width: 72px !important;
        height: 72px !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        border: 3.5px solid #ffbd2e !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.35), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 4px !important;
        transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        cursor: pointer !important;
    }

    .center-logo-link:hover .desktop-center-badge {
        transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg) !important;
        border-color: #f59e0b !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.5), 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.25) !important;
    }

    .desktop-center-badge img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: contain !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
        display: block !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1280px) {
    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link {
        font-size: 11.5px !important;
        padding: 6px 6px 6px !important;
    }
    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link .nav-item-icon {
        font-size: 16px !important;
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    }
    .navbar-center-emblem {
        margin: 0 6px !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
    }
    .desktop-center-badge {
        width: 62px !important;
        height: 62px !important;
    }
    .nav-emblem-divider {
        height: 30px !important;
    }
}

/* Nav Item Links - Shared Reset */
.split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

/* Kill all legacy pseudo-elements / emoji boxes / red corners */
#nav .navbar-nav > li > a:before,
#nav .navbar-nav > li > a:after,
#nav .navbar-nav > li:hover > a:before,
#nav .navbar-nav > li:hover > a:after,
#nav .navbar-nav > li.active > a:before,
#nav .navbar-nav > li.active > a:after,
.navbar-nav .nav-item > .nav-link:before,
.navbar-nav .nav-item > .nav-link:after,
.navbar-nav .nav-link::before,
.navbar-nav .nav-link::after,
.navbar-nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link::after,
.split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link::after {
    content: none !important;
    display: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    width: 0 !important;
    height: 0 !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

/* Desktop Navigation (>= 992px) - Stacked Icon on Top, Text on Bottom */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link,
    .split-navbar #nav .nav-item > .nav-link,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li > a {
        font-family: var(--f-font-main) !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 7px 11px 8px !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
        position: relative !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        transition: all 0.22s ease-in-out !important;
        cursor: pointer !important;
        border: none !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        color: #1e293b !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link .nav-item-icon,
    .split-navbar #nav .nav-item > .nav-link .nav-item-icon,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li > a .nav-item-icon {
        font-size: 19px !important;
        color: #475569 !important;
        line-height: 1 !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
        transition: all 0.22s ease !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link .nav-item-text,
    .split-navbar #nav .nav-item > .nav-link .nav-item-text,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li > a .nav-item-text {
        font-size: 12.5px !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        color: #1e293b !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 3px !important;
        transition: all 0.22s ease !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link .nav-arrow {
        font-size: 9px !important;
        color: #64748b !important;
        margin-left: 2px !important;
        transition: transform 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item:hover > .nav-link .nav-arrow {
        transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
        color: #d97706 !important;
    }

    /* Desktop Hover State */
    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item:hover > .nav-link,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li:hover > a {
        color: #0b192c !important;
        background-color: #f8fafc !important;
        transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item:hover > .nav-link .nav-item-icon,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li:hover > a .nav-item-icon {
        color: #f59e0b !important;
        transform: scale(1.1) !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item:hover > .nav-link .nav-item-text,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li:hover > a .nav-item-text {
        color: #0b192c !important;
    }

    /* Desktop Active State */
    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link,
    .split-navbar #nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li.active > a {
        background: #fffbeb !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
        color: #d97706 !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link .nav-item-icon,
    .split-navbar #nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link .nav-item-icon,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li.active > a .nav-item-icon {
        color: #d97706 !important;
        transform: scale(1.05) !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link .nav-item-text,
    .split-navbar #nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link .nav-item-text,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li.active > a .nav-item-text {
        color: #d97706 !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link .nav-arrow,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li.active > a .nav-arrow {
        color: #d97706 !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link .active-indicator {
        position: absolute !important;
        bottom: 2px !important;
        left: 50% !important;
        transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
        width: 26px !important;
        height: 3px !important;
        background: #f59e0b !important;
        border-radius: 3px !important;
        display: block !important;
        box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4) !important;
    }
}

/* Dropdown Menus */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown-menu,
    #nav .dropdown-menu {
        display: none !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.04) !important;
        padding: 8px !important;
        min-width: 230px !important;
        margin-top: 6px !important;
        transform: translateY(8px) !important;
        transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown.show > .dropdown-menu,
    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu,
    #nav li.dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
    #nav li.dropdown.show > .dropdown-menu,
    #nav li.dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu {
        display: block !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
        transform: translateY(0) !important;
    }
}

.split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown-item,
#nav .dropdown-menu > .dropdown-item {
    font-family: var(--f-font-main) !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    padding: 9px 14px 9px 28px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    position: relative !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

.split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown-item:before,
#nav .dropdown-menu a.dropdown-item:before {
    content: "\f054" !important;
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Free' !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    left: 10px !important;
    font-size: 9px !important;
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown-item:hover,
#nav .dropdown-menu > .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.1) 100%) !important;
    color: #1d4ed8 !important;
    transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

.split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown-item:hover:before,
#nav .dropdown-menu a.dropdown-item:hover:before {
    color: var(--f-accent-dark) !important;
    transform: translateX(2px) !important;
}

.split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown-item.active,
#nav .dropdown-menu > .dropdown-item.active {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown-item.active:before,
#nav .dropdown-menu a.dropdown-item.active:before {
    color: var(--f-accent) !important;
}

/* Nav Login Pill Button */
.btn-login-pill {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    padding: 7px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.45) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn-login-pill:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    border-color: #f59e0b !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

/* Mobile Brand Bar (< 992px) */
.mobile-brand-bar {
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
}

.navbar-brand-mobile {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
}

.mobile-logo-badge {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 2px solid #f59e0b !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.12) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 2px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.mobile-logo-badge img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
}

.mobile-brand-text {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
}

.mobile-brand-text .college-title-hi {
    font-family: "Mukta", "Poppins", "Inter", -apple-system, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: clamp(13px, 3.8vw, 17px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #04162e !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: baseline !important;
    gap: 3px !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.mobile-brand-text .brand-pg-badge {
    font-family: "Poppins", "Montserrat", "Inter", sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    color: #d97706 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f59e0b 0%, #b45309 100%) !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    padding: 0 1px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 1px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25)) !important;
}

.mobile-brand-text .college-sub-text {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.mobile-brand-text .sub-accent-line {
    display: inline-block !important;
    height: 2px !important;
    width: clamp(10px, 3.2vw, 20px) !important;
    background: #f59e0b !important;
    border-radius: 2px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.mobile-brand-text .sub-text-label {
    font-family: "Poppins", "Inter", sans-serif !important;
    font-size: clamp(9.5px, 2.6vw, 11px) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
}

.split-navbar .navbar-toggler {
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
}

.split-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile Menu Drawer Design (< 992px) - Modern Clean Horizontal Row List
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .main-header,
    .header-stricky,
    #strickyMenu {
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 9999 !important;
    }

    .header-nav-container {
        position: relative !important;
        padding-left: 12px !important;
        padding-right: 12px !important;
    }

    #nav.split-navbar {
        position: relative !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-collapse {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 100% !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        border-radius: 18px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -4px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08) !important;
        padding: 12px 10px !important;
        margin-top: 8px !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
        max-height: calc(85vh - 70px) !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
        -ms-overflow-style: none !important;
        z-index: 99999 !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-collapse::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
        width: 0 !important;
        height: 0 !important;
    }

    .nav-split-left,
    .nav-split-right,
    #nav .navbar-nav,
    .navbar-nav {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 4px !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        list-style: none !important;
    }

    .nav-split-left .nav-item,
    .nav-split-right .nav-item,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li,
    .navbar-nav .nav-item {
        width: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
        border: none !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link,
    .split-navbar #nav .nav-item > .nav-link,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li > a {
        width: 100% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        padding: 9px 12px !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        color: #1e293b !important;
        border: 1px solid transparent !important;
        transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link .nav-item-icon,
    .split-navbar #nav .nav-item > .nav-link .nav-item-icon,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li > a .nav-item-icon {
        width: 36px !important;
        height: 36px !important;
        min-width: 36px !important;
        border-radius: 9px !important;
        background: #f1f5f9 !important;
        color: #475569 !important;
        font-size: 15px !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        line-height: 1 !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link .nav-item-text,
    .split-navbar #nav .nav-item > .nav-link .nav-item-text,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li > a .nav-item-text {
        flex: 1 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        color: #1e293b !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link .nav-arrow {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        color: #94a3b8 !important;
        margin-left: auto !important;
        transition: transform 0.2s ease !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Hover / Focus State */
    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item:hover > .nav-link,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li:hover > a {
        background: #f8fafc !important;
        color: #0b192c !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item:hover > .nav-link .nav-item-icon,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li:hover > a .nav-item-icon {
        background: #e2e8f0 !important;
        color: #0b192c !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Active State - Soft Amber Highlight */
    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link,
    .split-navbar #nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li.active > a {
        background: #fffbeb !important;
        border: 1px solid #fde68a !important;
        color: #d97706 !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link .nav-item-icon,
    .split-navbar #nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link .nav-item-icon,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li.active > a .nav-item-icon {
        background: #fef3c7 !important;
        color: #d97706 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link .nav-item-text,
    .split-navbar #nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link .nav-item-text,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li.active > a .nav-item-text {
        color: #d97706 !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item.active > .nav-link .nav-arrow,
    #nav .navbar-nav > li.active > a .nav-arrow {
        color: #d97706 !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link .active-indicator {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Submenu / Dropdown on Mobile */
    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown-menu,
    #nav .dropdown-menu {
        display: none;
        position: static !important;
        float: none !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        background: #f8fafc !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        padding: 6px 8px !important;
        margin: 4px 0 8px !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown-item,
    #nav .dropdown-menu > .dropdown-item {
        color: #1e293b !important;
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        padding: 9px 14px 9px 28px !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
        position: relative !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown-item:before,
    #nav .dropdown-menu a.dropdown-item:before {
        content: "\f054" !important;
        font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Free' !important;
        font-weight: 900 !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        left: 10px !important;
        font-size: 9px !important;
        color: #94a3b8 !important;
        transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown-item:hover,
    #nav .dropdown-menu > .dropdown-item:hover {
        background: #e2e8f0 !important;
        color: #0b192c !important;
        transform: translateX(3px) !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .dropdown-item:hover:before,
    #nav .dropdown-menu a.dropdown-item:hover:before {
        color: #d97706 !important;
    }

    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item.dropdown.show > .nav-link .nav-arrow,
    .split-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-item.dropdown.open > .nav-link .nav-arrow {
        transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
        color: #d97706 !important;
    }

    .nav-item-login {
        margin-top: 10px !important;
        padding-top: 10px !important;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    }

    .nav-item-login .btn-login-pill {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. LATEST NEWS TICKER BAR
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.latest--news {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e293b 50%, #0b192c 100%) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--f-accent) !important;
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
}

.latest--news .container > div {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 12px;
}

.latest--news .latest-title {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #ef4444 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 4px 14px !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4) !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.latest--news .latest-title i {
    color: #fff;
    margin-right: 5px;
    animation: flashIcon 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes flashIcon {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1.15); }
}

.latest--news .news-updates-list {
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0 15px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.latest--news .news-updates-list a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.latest--news .news-updates-list a strong {
    color: var(--f-accent) !important;
}

.latest--news .news-updates-list a:hover {
    color: var(--f-accent) !important;
}

.latest--news .current-date {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.latest--news .current-date i {
    color: var(--f-accent);
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsive Stacking for Latest News (Full Width Header & Date Bars) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .latest--news {
        padding: 0 !important;
        border-top: none !important;
        border-bottom: 2px solid #0b192c !important;
    }

    .latest--news .container {
        padding-left: 0 !important;
        padding-right: 0 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .latest--news .container > div {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        gap: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .latest--news .latest-title {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        padding: 9px 16px !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
        text-transform: uppercase !important;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #ef4444 100%) !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    .latest--news .news-updates-list {
        width: 100% !important;
        flex: none !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 10px 14px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        background: #070f1e !important;
    }

    .latest--news .news-updates-list a {
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
    }

    .latest--news .current-date {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        padding: 9px 16px !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
        border: none !important;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

    .latest--news .current-date i {
        color: #ffbd2e !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
        margin-right: 8px !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. HERO SLIDER & CAROUSEL
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.main-slider-clean {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0b192c;
}

.clean-slider .slider-item {
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 28%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    position: relative;
}

.clean-slider .slider-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.05) 0%, rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.35) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.clean-slider .owl-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
}

.clean-slider .owl-dot span {
    width: 10px !important;
    height: 10px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.clean-slider .owl-dot.active span {
    width: 28px !important;
    background: var(--f-accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.8) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. TRIO INFO BOXES (PRINCIPAL, NOTICES, EVENTS)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.news-events-wrapper {
    padding: 24px 0 10px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%) !important;
}

.info-box {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-lg) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-md) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease !important;
}

.info-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-hover) !important;
}

.info-header {
    padding: 14px 20px !important;
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.info-header.green {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #10b981 100%) !important;
}

.info-header.red {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #ef4444 100%) !important;
}

.info-header.blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #3b82f6 100%) !important;
}

.info-body {
    padding: 20px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-600) !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.info-body p {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--f-slate-700);
    line-height: 1.7;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 14px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--f-accent);
}

.notice-scroll {
    max-height: 165px !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    position: relative !important;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
}

.notice-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 4px;
}

.notice-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.notice-item {
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.notice-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.notice-item a {
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-800) !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.notice-item a:hover {
    color: var(--f-blue) !important;
}

.notice-item .new-gif {
    height: 14px !important;
    margin-left: 6px !important;
    vertical-align: middle !important;
}

.event-list {
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.event-list li {
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.event-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.event-list li::before {
    content: '📅';
    font-size: 13px;
}

.event-list a {
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-800) !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
}

.event-list a:hover {
    color: var(--f-blue) !important;
}

.box-footer {
    padding: 12px 20px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    background: #fafafa !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
}

.view-all-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    padding: 6px 18px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-sm) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.view-all-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-gold) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. FEATURES & COURSES DECK (BCA, BSC, BA, SCHOLARSHIP)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.features-courses-section {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 38px 0 20px !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.notification-boxes {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.notification-boxes .box {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-lg) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-md) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    padding: 24px 18px 20px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    height: calc(100% - 16px) !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
}

.notification-boxes .box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-hover) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.4) !important;
}

.notification-boxes .box .icon {
    position: relative !important;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 60px !important;
    line-height: 60px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 14px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: var(--f-accent) !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-xl) !important;
    border: none !important;
    font-size: 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

.notification-boxes .box .icon i {
    color: var(--f-accent) !important;
    font-size: 26px !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
}

.notification-boxes .box:hover .icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-gold) !important;
}

.notification-boxes .box:hover .icon i {
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

.notification-boxes .box h4 {
    font-size: 17px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-900) !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.notification-boxes .box p {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-600) !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
}

.notification-boxes .box .btn-transparent {
    background: var(--f-slate-100) !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-800) !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 7px 18px !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full) !important;
    border: 1px solid transparent !important;
    transition: all 0.22s ease !important;
}

.notification-boxes .box .btn-transparent:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.25) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6B. USEFUL LINKS & QUICK ACCESS PORTAL GRID
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.useful-links-section {
    padding: 46px 0 38px !important;
    background: #f0f4f8 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.useful-links-section .sec-title {
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.useful-links-section .sec-title h2 {
    font-size: 28px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.useful-links-section .sec-title p {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    max-width: 680px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.quick-links-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .quick-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .quick-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .quick-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
}

.quick-link-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
    padding: 18px 14px 14px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    transition: all 0.22s ease !important;
}

.quick-link-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: #0b192c !important;
}

.quick-link-card .card-badge {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 8px !important;
    right: 8px !important;
    font-size: 9px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 2px 6px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.quick-link-card:hover .card-badge {
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

.quick-link-card .icon-box {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    background: #0b192c !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.1) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.quick-link-card:hover .icon-box {
    background: #1e3e62 !important;
    border-color: #1e3e62 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.quick-link-card .icon-box i {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

/* Institutional Icon Subtle Gradients & Tones */
.grad-blue    { background: #0b192c !important; }
.grad-emerald { background: #1e3e62 !important; }
.grad-amber   { background: #0f2744 !important; }
.grad-purple  { background: #162a45 !important; }
.grad-navy    { background: #0b192c !important; }
.grad-teal    { background: #13334c !important; }
.grad-rose    { background: #1c2b3d !important; }
.grad-orange  { background: #1e3e62 !important; }
.grad-cyan    { background: #0d2847 !important; }
.grad-indigo  { background: #112845 !important; }
.grad-gold    { background: #1e3e62 !important; }
.grad-dark    { background: #0b192c !important; }

.quick-link-card .card-title-en {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.quick-link-card .card-desc {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

.quick-link-card .card-action {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
    padding: 3px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.quick-link-card:hover .card-action {
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & FEES PAGES (HUMAN-CRAFTED UI)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Modern Page Container & Breadcrumbs */
.page-modern-hero {
    position: relative !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center top !important;
    padding: 48px 0 36px 0 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.page-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.page-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.page-hero-divider {
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffbd2e, #ff6b35) !important;
    border-radius: 2px !important;
}

.page-modern-breadcrumb {
    background: #f6f5f8 !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    padding: 14px 0 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
}

.breadcrumb-list {
    gap: 8px !important;
}

.breadcrumb-list .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: #475569 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.breadcrumb-list .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: var(--f-accent-dark) !important;
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
}

.breadcrumb-list .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.page-modern-container {
    background-color: #f8fafc !important;
    min-height: 500px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PAGES (Principal, Secretary, Director)
   ========================================================================== */
.executive-page-wrapper {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 32px 28px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
}

.executive-header-bar {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
    padding-bottom: 20px !important;
    margin-bottom: 28px !important;
}

.executive-badge {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    background: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.4) !important;
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.executive-page-title {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 30px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.executive-page-subtitle {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.executive-content-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.executive-profile-col {
    flex: 0 0 280px !important;
    max-width: 280px !important;
}

.executive-speech-col {
    flex: 1 1 0 !important;
    min-width: 300px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .executive-profile-col {
        flex: 0 0 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
}

.executive-profile-card {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.executive-portrait-frame {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 150px !important;
    height: 165px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 16px auto !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    border: 3px solid #ffffff !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

.executive-portrait-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: top center !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.executive-avatar-frame {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
}

.executive-insignia-avatar {
    font-size: 54px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.founder-avatar {
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

.executive-portrait-badge {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.9) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    padding: 4px 0 !important;
}

.executive-name {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 19px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.executive-designation {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0284c7 !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.executive-institution {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.executive-meta-divider {
    height: 1px !important;
    background: #e2e8f0 !important;
    margin: 16px 0 !important;
}

.executive-detail-list {
    text-align: left !important;
}

.executive-detail-item {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #e2e8f0 !important;
}

.executive-detail-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

.detail-label {
    color: #64748b !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.detail-val {
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Executive Speech & Quotation */
.executive-quote-box {
    position: relative !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border-left: 4px solid #0b192c !important;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0 !important;
    padding: 20px 24px 20px 32px !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.quote-symbol {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 14px !important;
    left: 10px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    opacity: 0.8 !important;
}

.quote-text {
    font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.quote-author {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
}

.executive-speech-body p {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.8 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    text-align: justify !important;
}

.executive-speech-body .lead-paragraph {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    line-height: 1.75 !important;
}

.executive-sign-block {
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    padding-top: 20px !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
}

.sign-salutation {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.sign-name {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.sign-title {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0284c7 !important;
}

.sign-inst {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & COURSES MATRIX
   ========================================================================== */
.academic-page-wrapper {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
}

.academic-hero-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 32px 28px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.academic-hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.academic-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.academic-hero-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    max-width: 900px !important;
}

.academic-affiliation-bar {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    padding-top: 16px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

.affil-item {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
}

.department-card-block {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 24px 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
}

.dept-header {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
    padding-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.dept-icon-badge {
    width: 46px !important;
    height: 46px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.sci-badge { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #3b82f6 100%) !important; }
.comp-badge { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #10b981 100%) !important; }
.arts-badge { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #f97316 100%) !important; }

.dept-title-group .dept-name {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.dept-title-group .dept-sub {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
}

.academic-table-box {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.academic-matrix-table {
    width: 100% !important;
    border-collapse: separate !important;
    border-spacing: 0 !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.academic-matrix-table thead th {
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
    padding: 13px 16px !important;
    border: none !important;
    vertical-align: middle !important;
}

.academic-matrix-table tbody td {
    padding: 16px 16px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    vertical-align: middle !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

.academic-matrix-table tbody tr:hover td {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
}

.course-main-title {
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.course-group-tag {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: #0284c7 !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.course-subjects-list {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
}

.duration-badge {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    background: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.4) !important;
    padding: 3px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.semester-note {
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
}

.eligibility-text {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
}

.eligibility-text strong {
    color: #0b192c !important;
}

.univ-tag {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #059669 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
    background: #ecfdf5 !important;
    border: 1px solid #a7f3d0 !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
}

.academic-highlights-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
}

.highlight-item-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 20px 18px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease !important;
}

.highlight-item-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.highlight-icon {
    font-size: 20px !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.35) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
}

.highlight-item-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.highlight-item-card p {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.academic-cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 24px 28px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.2) !important;
}

.cta-text-side h3 {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.cta-text-side p {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.cta-button-side {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.btn-academic-cta {
    background: #ffbd2e !important;
    color: #071a21 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 9px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-academic-cta:hover {
    background: #f59e0b !important;
    color: #071a21 !important;
}

.btn-academic-outline {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    padding: 9px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-academic-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEES STRUCTURE & INTERACTIVE CALCULATOR
   ========================================================================== */
.fees-page-wrapper {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
}

.fees-notice-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-left: 5px solid #0b192c !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 22px 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
}

.notice-card-header {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.notice-icon {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    background: #0b192c !important;
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

.notice-title {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 16.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.notice-card-body p {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.notice-points-list {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 8px 16px !important;
}

.notice-points-list li {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
}

.notice-points-list li i {
    color: #059669 !important;
    margin-top: 3px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
}

.fees-schedule-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 28px 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}

.fees-card-header {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.fees-badge {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    background: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.4) !important;
    padding: 4px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.fees-main-title {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 26px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.fees-sub-title {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.fees-data-table {
    width: 100% !important;
    border-collapse: separate !important;
    border-spacing: 0 !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.fees-data-table thead th {
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 14px 18px !important;
    border: none !important;
    vertical-align: middle !important;
}

.fees-data-table tbody td {
    padding: 18px 18px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    vertical-align: middle !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

.fees-data-table tbody tr:hover td {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
}

.course-name-cell .fee-course-title {
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.course-name-cell .fee-course-group {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
}

.fee-amount-main {
    font-size: 17px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.fee-amount-inst {
    font-size: 17px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0284c7 !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.fee-cycle-tag {
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
}

.inst-breakup-list {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
}

.inst-row {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    max-width: 260px !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    padding: 3px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
}

.inst-tag {
    color: #475569 !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.inst-val {
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Interactive Fee Calculator Widget */
.fees-calculator-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 28px 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}

.calc-card-header {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
    padding-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.calc-icon-badge {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: #0b192c !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.calc-title-group .calc-title {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.calc-title-group .calc-sub {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.calc-input-label {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.calc-custom-select {
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.calc-custom-select:focus {
    border-color: #0284c7 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12) !important;
}

.calc-result-panel {
    margin-top: 22px !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 20px 20px !important;
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease !important;
}

.result-panel-header {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.result-title {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
}

.result-status-badge {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    color: #059669 !important;
    background: #ecfdf5 !important;
    border: 1px solid #a7f3d0 !important;
    padding: 2px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
}

.result-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 12px 20px !important;
}

.result-summary-item {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
}

.result-summary-item .lbl {
    color: #64748b !important;
    display: block !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.result-summary-item .val {
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
}

.result-installments-list {
    border-top: 1px dashed #cbd5e1 !important;
    padding-top: 14px !important;
}

.inst-list-title {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.inst-badges-wrap {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
}

.inst-badge-item {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    flex: 1 1 200px !important;
}

.inst-badge-item .p-num {
    width: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.inst-badge-item .p-lbl {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
}

.inst-badge-item .p-amt {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
}

.inst-badge-item .p-lbl {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
}

.inst-badge-item .p-amt {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. NEWS & OFFICIAL NOTICES PORTAL (HUMAN-CRAFTED DEVELOPER UI)
   ========================================================================== */
.news-portal-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    padding: 28px 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.05) !important;
    margin-bottom: 28px !important;
}

.news-portal-header {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    padding-bottom: 20px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
}

.portal-header-left {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.portal-title-group .portal-title {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 21px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
}

.portal-title-group .portal-title i {
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

.portal-title-group .portal-subtitle {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.portal-count-pill {
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.15) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
}

.notice-search-box {
    position: relative !important;
    min-width: 280px !important;
}

.notice-search-box i {
    position: absolute !important;
    left: 16px !important;
    top: 50% !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.notice-search-box input.notice-search-input,
.notice-search-box input[type="text"].notice-search-input,
input.notice-search-input {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    padding: 9px 16px 9px 44px !important;
    padding-left: 44px !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.04) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.notice-search-box input.notice-search-input:focus,
.notice-search-box input[type="text"].notice-search-input:focus,
input.notice-search-input:focus {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #0284c7 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

/* Category Filter Bar Container */
.news-filter-pills-bar {
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.news-filter-pill {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 7px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    user-select: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}

.news-filter-pill:hover {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    border-color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

.news-filter-pill.active {
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    border-color: #0b192c !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.25) !important;
}

.news-filter-pill .pill-count {
    background: #e2e8f0 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    padding: 2px 7px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    margin-left: 3px !important;
}

.news-filter-pill.active .pill-count {
    background: #ffbd2e !important;
    color: #071a21 !important;
}

/* Notice Registry List & Item Cards */
.notice-registry-list {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
}

.notice-registry-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-left: 5px solid #0284c7 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 18px 22px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.04) !important;
}

.notice-registry-card[data-category="timetable"] {
    border-left-color: #0284c7 !important;
}

.notice-registry-card[data-category="exam"] {
    border-left-color: #ea580c !important;
}

.notice-registry-card[data-category="general"] {
    border-left-color: #059669 !important;
}

.notice-registry-card:hover {
    border-color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    background: #fafcff !important;
}

.notice-registry-card.is-hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Date Cube - Premium Dark Navy & Gold */
.notice-date-cube {
    flex: 0 0 68px !important;
    width: 68px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.3) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 8px 6px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.15) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.notice-registry-card:hover .notice-date-cube {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3e62 0%, #0b192c 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.3) !important;
    transform: scale(1.03) !important;
}

.cube-day {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
}

.cube-month {
    font-size: 10.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    margin-top: 3px !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
}

.notice-registry-card:hover .cube-month {
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

.cube-year {
    font-size: 9.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    margin-top: 3px !important;
}

.notice-registry-card:hover .cube-year {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

/* Notice Info Column */
.notice-info-col {
    flex: 1 1 0 !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
}

.notice-tags-row {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.notice-cat-chip {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
    padding: 3px 9px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
}

.chip-timetable {
    background: #eff6ff !important;
    color: #0284c7 !important;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe !important;
}

.chip-exam {
    background: #fff7ed !important;
    color: #c2410c !important;
    border: 1px solid #fed7aa !important;
}

.chip-general {
    background: #f0fdf4 !important;
    color: #15803d !important;
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0 !important;
}

.notice-badge-new {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 10px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    padding: 2px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35) !important;
}

.notice-badge-new i {
    font-size: 6px !important;
    animation: noticePulse 1.4s infinite !important;
}

@keyframes noticePulse {
    0% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(1.3); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.notice-headline {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.notice-headline a {
    color: #0b192c !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.notice-headline a:hover {
    color: #0284c7 !important;
    text-decoration: underline !important;
}

.notice-meta-bar {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.notice-meta-bar .meta-item {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
}

.notice-meta-bar .meta-item i {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

/* Action Button Column */
.notice-action-col {
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.btn-notice-download {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 9px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
}

.btn-notice-download i {
    color: #0284c7 !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-notice-download:hover {
    background: #0b192c !important;
    border-color: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.btn-notice-download:hover i {
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    transform: scale(1.1) !important;
}

/* Empty State */
.notice-empty-state {
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 48px 20px !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px dashed #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
}

.empty-state-icon {
    font-size: 40px !important;
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.notice-empty-state h4 {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.notice-empty-state p {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.btn-reset-filters {
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 6px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    border: none !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: background 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-reset-filters:hover {
    background: #1e3e62 !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

/* Helpdesk Banner */
.notice-helpdesk-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 22px 24px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
}

.helpdesk-icon {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.helpdesk-text h4 {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.helpdesk-text p {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

.helpdesk-text strong {
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .news-portal-card {
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
    }

    .notice-search-box {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .notice-registry-card {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        padding: 14px 14px !important;
    }

    .notice-card-header-mobile {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .notice-date-cube {
        flex-direction: row !important;
        width: auto !important;
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        padding: 4px 10px !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
    }

    .cube-day { font-size: 14px !important; }
    .cube-month { font-size: 11px !important; margin-top: 0 !important; }
    .cube-year { font-size: 11px !important; margin-top: 0 !important; }

    .notice-headline {
        font-size: 14.5px !important;
    }

    .notice-action-col {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .btn-notice-download {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .notice-helpdesk-banner {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 18px 16px !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. STUDENT EXAMINATION & VERIFICATION PORTALS (HUMAN-CRAFTED DEVELOPER UI)
   ========================================================================== */
.student-portal-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 32px 28px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    margin-bottom: 28px !important;
}

.student-portal-header {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    padding-bottom: 22px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
    margin-bottom: 26px !important;
}

.portal-header-info h2 {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 21px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
}

.portal-header-info h2 i {
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
}

.portal-header-info p {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.portal-status-pill {
    background: #eff6ff !important;
    color: #0284c7 !important;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 5px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
}

.portal-status-pill i {
    font-size: 8px !important;
    color: #0284c7 !important;
}

/* Portal Form Controls */
.student-portal-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.portal-field-label {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    margin-bottom: 7px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
}

.portal-field-label i {
    color: #64748b !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
}

.portal-field-label .required {
    color: #dc2626 !important;
}

.student-portal-form .form-control {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.student-portal-form .form-control:focus {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #0284c7 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.student-portal-form select.form-control {
    appearance: none !important;
    -webkit-appearance: none !important;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' fill='%2364748b' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M7.247 11.14 2.451 5.658C1.885 5.013 2.345 4 3.204 4h9.592a1 1 0 0 1 .753 1.659l-4.796 5.48a1 1 0 0 1-1.506 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
    background-position: right 14px center !important;
    background-size: 12px !important;
    padding-right: 36px !important;
}

.student-portal-form .error {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #dc2626 !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
    display: block !important;
}

/* Select2 & Dropdowns in Student Portal & Frontend */
.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single,
.student-portal-form .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single {
    height: 44px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 0 12px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.02) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.select2-container--default.select2-container--focus .select2-selection--single,
.select2-container--default.select2-container--open .select2-selection--single,
.student-portal-form .select2-container--default.select2-container--focus .select2-selection--single,
.student-portal-form .select2-container--default.select2-container--open .select2-selection--single {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #0284c7 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__rendered,
.student-portal-form .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__rendered {
    line-height: 44px !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__arrow,
.student-portal-form .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__arrow {
    height: 44px !important;
    right: 10px !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__arrow b {
    border-color: #64748b transparent transparent transparent !important;
    border-width: 5px 4px 0 4px !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease !important;
}

.select2-container--default.select2-container--open .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__arrow b {
    border-color: transparent transparent #0284c7 transparent !important;
    border-width: 0 4px 5px 4px !important;
}

/* Premium Rounded Select2 Dropdown Popup */
.select2-dropdown,
.select2-container--default .select2-dropdown,
body .select2-container .select2-dropdown {
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.14), 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.04) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    z-index: 999999 !important;
    margin-top: 4px !important;
}

.select2-dropdown--above,
.select2-container--default .select2-dropdown--above,
body .select2-container .select2-dropdown--above {
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.select2-search--dropdown,
.select2-container--default .select2-search--dropdown {
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.select2-search--dropdown.select2-search--hide,
.select2-container--default .select2-search--dropdown.select2-search--hide,
body .select2-container .select2-search--dropdown.select2-search--hide,
.select2-search--dropdown[style*="display: none"],
.select2-container--default .select2-search--dropdown[style*="display: none"] {
    display: none !important;
}

.select2-search--dropdown .select2-search__field,
.select2-container--default .select2-search--dropdown .select2-search__field,
body input.select2-search__field {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    outline: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.04) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.select2-search--dropdown .select2-search__field:focus,
.select2-container--default .select2-search--dropdown .select2-search__field:focus,
body input.select2-search__field:focus {
    border-color: #0284c7 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.select2-results,
.select2-container--default .select2-results {
    padding: 6px 4px !important;
    max-height: 250px !important;
}

.select2-results__options,
.select2-container--default .select2-results__options {
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
}

.select2-results__option,
.select2-container--default .select2-results__option,
body .select2-results__option {
    padding: 9px 14px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    margin: 2px 2px !important;
    transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    user-select: none !important;
    -webkit-user-select: none !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-results__option--highlighted[aria-selected],
.select2-container--default .select2-results__option--highlighted,
.select2-results__option--highlighted,
body .select2-container--default .select2-results__option--highlighted[aria-selected] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-results__option[aria-selected="true"],
body .select2-container--default .select2-results__option[aria-selected="true"] {
    background: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.15) !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-results__option--highlighted[aria-selected="true"],
body .select2-container--default .select2-results__option--highlighted[aria-selected="true"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

.select2-results__message,
.select2-container--default .select2-results__message {
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    margin: 4px !important;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.btn-portal-submit {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.3) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 12px 28px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.15) !important;
}

.btn-portal-submit:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3e62 0%, #0b192c 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #ffbd2e !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.25) !important;
}

.btn-portal-submit:active {
    transform: scale(0.98) !important;
}

/* Dynamic Admin Instructions Box (Hindi/English Official Instructions from CMS) */
.portal-admin-instructions-box {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #fed7aa !important;
    border-left: 5px solid #ea580c !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 18px 22px !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.05) !important;
}

.portal-admin-instructions-header {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #9a3412 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    padding-bottom: 8px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #fed7aa !important;
}

.portal-admin-instructions-header i {
    color: #ea580c !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
}

.portal-admin-instructions-body {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    line-height: 1.75 !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
}

.portal-admin-instructions-body p,
.portal-admin-instructions-body div {
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    line-height: 1.75 !important;
}

.portal-admin-instructions-body p:last-child,
.portal-admin-instructions-body div:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.portal-admin-instructions-body font[color="#ff0000"] {
    color: #dc2626 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.portal-admin-instructions-body font[color="#0000ff"] {
    color: #0284c7 !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.portal-admin-instructions-body u {
    text-decoration-color: #ea580c !important;
    text-underline-offset: 3px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTAL GUIDANCE & HELPLINE NOTICE CARD (PREMIUM CRAFTED UI)
   ========================================================================== */
.portal-guidance-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 20px !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
}

.guidance-card-top {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    padding-bottom: 12px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
}

.guidance-badge {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
}

.guidance-badge i {
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
}

.guidance-meta-tag {
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #047857 !important;
    background: #ecfdf5 !important;
    border: 1px solid #a7f3d0 !important;
    padding: 3px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
}

/* Semester Rules Grid */
.guidance-rules-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.guidance-rule-card {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.guidance-rule-card.sem-first {
    border-left: 4px solid #0284c7 !important;
}

.guidance-rule-card.sem-third {
    border-left: 4px solid #ea580c !important;
}

.guidance-rule-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    border-color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

.rule-header {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.rule-sem-badge {
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    padding: 2px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
}

.guidance-rule-card.sem-first .rule-sem-badge {
    background: #eff6ff !important;
    color: #0284c7 !important;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe !important;
}

.guidance-rule-card.sem-third .rule-sem-badge {
    background: #fff7ed !important;
    color: #c2410c !important;
    border: 1px solid #ffedd5 !important;
}

.rule-hi-tag {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
}

.rule-body p {
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
}

.rule-body p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.rule-text-en {
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.rule-text-hi {
    color: #475569 !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
}

.rule-text-en strong, .rule-text-hi strong {
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* WhatsApp Helpline Bar */
.guidance-helpline-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #ecfdf5 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 14px 18px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
}

.helpline-left {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    flex: 1 1 300px !important;
}

.helpline-icon-wrap {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    background: #25D366 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3) !important;
}

.helpline-copy {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 2px !important;
}

.helpline-title {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #14532d !important;
}

.helpline-desc {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: #166534 !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.helpline-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.btn-helpline-wa {
    background: #25D366 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 7px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25) !important;
}

.btn-helpline-wa:hover {
    background: #1ebc57 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-helpline-wa i {
    font-size: 14px !important;
}

/* Guidelines Box */
.portal-guidelines-box {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 18px 20px !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
}

.guidelines-title {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
}

.guidelines-title i {
    color: #f59e0b !important;
}

.guidelines-list {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    padding-left: 18px !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.guidelines-list li {
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.guidelines-list li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Result / Card Holder Container */
.portal-result-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
    margin-top: 28px !important;
}

.portal-result-toolbar {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding-bottom: 18px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    border-bottom: 1.5px dashed #e2e8f0 !important;
}

.toolbar-status {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #15803d !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
}

.toolbar-status i {
    font-size: 14px !important;
}

.toolbar-actions {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.btn-portal-print {
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #0b192c !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-portal-print:hover {
    background: #1e3e62 !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.btn-portal-download {
    background: #ffbd2e !important;
    color: #071a21 !important;
    border: 1px solid #f59e0b !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-portal-download:hover {
    background: #f59e0b !important;
    color: #071a21 !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.portal-card-preview-area {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 20px !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
/* Mobile Adjustments (< 768px) for Student Portal & Guidance Cards */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    /* Hero Banner & Breadcrumbs */
    .page-hero-banner,
    .main-banner {
        padding: 22px 0 18px !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
    }
    .page-hero-eyebrow {
        font-size: 10px !important;
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    }
    .page-hero-title,
    .main-banner h2 span {
        font-size: 17px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    .page-hero-divider {
        margin-top: 4px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    .page-breadcrumb,
    .breadcrumb {
        padding: 6px 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        font-size: 11px !important;
    }
    .page-modern-container {
        padding-top: 10px !important;
        padding-bottom: 16px !important;
    }

    /* Portal Card Main Container */
    .student-portal-card {
        padding: 14px 12px !important;
        margin-bottom: 14px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Portal Header */
    .student-portal-header {
        padding-bottom: 10px !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
    }
    .portal-header-info h2 {
        font-size: 15px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    }
    .portal-header-info p {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    .portal-status-pill {
        font-size: 9.5px !important;
        padding: 2px 7px !important;
    }

    /* Guidance & Notice Card */
    .portal-guidance-card {
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
    }
    .guidance-card-top {
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
        padding-bottom: 6px !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
    }
    .guidance-badge {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        gap: 5px !important;
        letter-spacing: 0 !important;
    }
    .guidance-badge i {
        font-size: 12.5px !important;
    }
    .guidance-meta-tag {
        font-size: 9.5px !important;
        padding: 2px 6px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Semester Rules Grid */
    .guidance-rules-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }
    .guidance-rule-card {
        padding: 8px 10px !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        border-left-width: 3.5px !important;
    }
    .rule-header {
        margin-bottom: 3px !important;
    }
    .rule-sem-badge {
        font-size: 10px !important;
        padding: 1px 5px !important;
        border-radius: 3px !important;
    }
    .rule-hi-tag {
        font-size: 9.5px !important;
    }
    .rule-body p {
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
        font-size: 11px !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
    }
    .rule-text-en {
        font-size: 11px !important;
    }
    .rule-text-hi {
        font-size: 10.5px !important;
    }

    /* WhatsApp Helpline Bar */
    .guidance-helpline-bar {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        padding: 8px 10px !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
    }
    .helpline-left {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    }
    .helpline-icon-wrap {
        width: 28px !important;
        height: 28px !important;
        font-size: 15px !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }
    .helpline-copy {
        gap: 0 !important;
    }
    .helpline-title {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
    }
    .helpline-desc {
        font-size: 10px !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }
    .helpline-actions {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-top: 2px !important;
    }
    .btn-helpline-wa {
        flex: 1 1 0 !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        font-size: 10px !important;
        letter-spacing: -0.2px !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        padding: 5px 3px !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2) !important;
    }
    .btn-helpline-wa i {
        font-size: 10.5px !important;
        margin-right: 2px !important;
    }

    /* Form Fields */
    .student-portal-form .form-group {
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    }
    .portal-field-label {
        font-size: 11.5px !important;
        margin-bottom: 3px !important;
    }
    .student-portal-form .form-control {
        height: 38px !important;
        padding: 6px 10px !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
    }
    .student-portal-form .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single {
        height: 38px !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
    }
    .student-portal-form .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__rendered {
        line-height: 38px !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
    }
    .student-portal-form .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__arrow {
        height: 38px !important;
    }
    .btn-portal-submit {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 9px 16px !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
    }

    /* Guidelines Box & Helpdesk */
    .portal-guidelines-box {
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
        margin-top: 14px !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
    }
    .guidelines-title {
        font-size: 11.5px !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    }
    .guidelines-list {
        padding-left: 16px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    .guidelines-list li {
        font-size: 10.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.35 !important;
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    }
    .notice-helpdesk-banner {
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
        margin-top: 12px !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }
    .helpdesk-icon {
        width: 30px !important;
        height: 30px !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }
    .helpdesk-text h4 {
        font-size: 11.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    }
    .helpdesk-text p {
        font-size: 10.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Result Preview Area & Toolbar */
    .toolbar-actions {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .btn-portal-print, .btn-portal-download {
        flex: 1 1 auto !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
    .portal-card-preview-area {
        padding: 10px 6px !important;
    }
}




/* Mobile & Tablet Specific Optimizations (< 768px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .useful-links-section {
        padding: 24px 0 20px !important;
    }

    .useful-links-section .sec-title {
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    }

    .useful-links-section .sec-title h2 {
        font-size: 21px !important;
    }

    .useful-links-section .sec-title p {
        font-size: 12px !important;
    }

    .quick-link-card {
        padding: 16px 8px 12px !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
    }

    .quick-link-card .card-badge {
        top: 6px !important;
        right: 6px !important;
        font-size: 8px !important;
        padding: 1px 5px !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
    }

    .quick-link-card .icon-box {
        width: 44px !important;
        height: 44px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        margin-top: 6px !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }

    .quick-link-card .icon-box i {
        font-size: 18px !important;
    }

    .quick-link-card .card-title-en {
        font-size: 12px !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        min-height: 28px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .quick-link-card .card-title-hi {
        font-size: 10.5px !important;
        margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    }

    .quick-link-card .card-desc {
        font-size: 9.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
        display: -webkit-box !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        min-height: 25px !important;
    }

    .quick-link-card .card-action {
        font-size: 9.5px !important;
        padding: 3px 6px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. WELCOME & VIDEO ABOUT SECTION
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.welcome-area {
    padding: 15px 0 35px !important;
}

.welcome-area .main-heading1 {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
    color: var(--f-blue) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full);
}

.welcome-area .main-heading2 {
    font-size: 30px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-900) !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.sec-title span.decor,
.sec-title .decor {
    width: 52px !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin: 8px auto 16px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    border: none !important;
    position: relative !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
}

.sec-title.text-left span.decor,
.sec-title.text-left .decor,
.sec-title.style-two span.decor,
.sec-title.style-two .decor {
    margin: 8px 0 16px !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
}

.accent-video-wrapper {
    position: relative !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
    background: #000000 !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-xl) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-lg) !important;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
}

.accent-video-wrapper video {
    width: 100% !important;
    display: block !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-xl) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. TEACHERS / FACULTY SECTION (CLEAN INSTITUTIONAL CARDS)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.featured-doctors {
    padding: 32px 0 20px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e293b 100%) !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.featured-doctors::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.featured-doctors .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.featured-doctors .sec-title {
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.featured-doctors .sec-title h2 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 28px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.featured-doctors .sec-title p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 4px !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

.featured-doctors .sec-title span.decor,
.featured-doctors .sec-title .decor {
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
}

.bio-box,
.doctors-grid .bio-box,
ul#doctors-grid.grid > li > .bio-box,
ul#doctors-grid > li > .bio-box,
#doctors-grid .bio-box {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    margin-bottom: 26px !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    height: auto !important;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 10px 10px 16px 10px !important;
}

.bio-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 0 2px var(--f-accent) !important;
}

.bio-box .profile-img {
    position: relative !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    height: 330px !important;
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.bio-box .profile-img img,
.bio-box .dlab-media img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 330px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: top center !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease !important;
}

.bio-box:hover .profile-img img,
.bio-box:hover .dlab-media img {
    transform: scale(1.03) !important;
}

.bio-box .dlab-media:after {
    display: none !important;
}

.profile-img .overlay,
.bio-box .profile-img .overlay {
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.15) 0%, rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.75) 100%) !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-end !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding-bottom: 16px !important;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}

.bio-box:hover .profile-img .overlay {
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.bio-box .profile-img .overlay ul.sm-links {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
}

.bio-box .profile-img .overlay ul.sm-links li a {
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.bio-box .profile-img .overlay ul.sm-links li a:hover {
    background: var(--f-accent) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    transform: scale(1.1) !important;
}

.bio-box .profile-img .overlay ul.sm-links li a i {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: inherit !important;
}

.bio-box .txt-holder {
    position: relative !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 14px 8px 4px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.bio-box .txt-holder h5 {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.bio-box .txt-holder .designation {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #2563eb !important;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. TESTIMONIALS SECTION (ELEGANT REVIEW CARDS)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonial-wrapper {
    padding: 28px 0 20px !important;
    background: #f0f4f8 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.testimonial-wrapper .sec-title {
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.testimonial-wrapper .sec-title h2 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.testimonial-wrapper .sec-title p {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    max-width: 650px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 4px !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

.testimonial-wrapper .sec-title span.decor,
.testimonial-wrapper .sec-title .decor {
    margin: 6px auto 0 !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style {
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 6px 6px !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style .inner-content {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    padding: 22px 24px 18px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style:hover .inner-content {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Clean, Natural Golden Rating Stars (No Box, No Floating Overlay) */
.single-testimonial-style .review-box,
.review-box {
    position: static !important;
    top: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style .review-box ul,
.review-box ul {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style .review-box ul li,
.review-box ul li {
    display: inline-block !important;
    float: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style .review-box i,
.review-box i {
    color: #f59e0b !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    filter: none !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style .review-box .far.fa-star,
.review-box .far.fa-star {
    color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    filter: none !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style .text-box {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style .text-box p {
    color: #334155 !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
    line-height: 1.75 !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style .client-info {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    padding-top: 16px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style .client-info .image {
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    display: block !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style .client-info .image img {
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--f-accent) !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style .client-info .title {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style .client-info .title h3 {
    font-size: 15.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin: 0 0 3px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.single-testimonial-style .client-info .title span {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #2563eb !important;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 2px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

/* Modern Testimonial Carousel Dots */
.testimonial-carousel .owl-dots {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin-top: 12px !important;
}

.testimonial-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot {
    width: 10px !important;
    height: 10px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #cbd5e1 !important;
    border: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.testimonial-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
    width: 28px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. IMPACT / COUNTERS BANNER (GLASSMORPHIC GLOW CARDS)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.counters-wrapper {
    padding: 35px 0 25px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e293b 100%) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.counters-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.counters-wrapper .sec-title h2 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 30px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.counters-wrapper .sec-title p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
}

.counters-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    padding: 22px 14px 18px !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
    margin: 8px 0 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.counters-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) !important;
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    border-color: var(--f-accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
    animation: none !important;
}

.counters-wrapper i {
    width: 64px !important;
    height: 64px !important;
    line-height: 64px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-size: 26px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
    margin: 0 auto 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.counters-item:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5) !important;
}

.counters-wrapper .counter {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 42px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.counters-wrapper h3 {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. WHY CHOOSE US / SERVICES SECTION
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-cta-wrapper {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 28px 0 20px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.medical-services {
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.medical-services .sec-title {
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.medical-services .sec-title h2 {
    font-size: 26px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.medical-services .sec-title p {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    max-width: 800px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
}

.medical-services .sec-title .decor {
    margin: 2px auto 8px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

.medical-services ul {
    margin-top: 10px !important;
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
}

.medical-services li {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 16px 8px 14px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.medical-services li:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.5) !important;
}

.medical-services li .icon {
    width: 52px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    line-height: 52px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 10px !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.18) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.medical-services li .icon .i-hover {
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
}

.medical-services li .icon i {
    font-size: 20px !important;
    color: var(--f-accent) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.medical-services li:hover .icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-gold) !important;
}

.medical-services li:hover .icon i {
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

.medical-services li h5 {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.medical-services li p {
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. CTA BOX (APPLY NOW / CONTACT ADMISSIONS)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.book-appointment-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3e62 0%, #0b192c 100%) !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-xl) !important;
    padding: 36px 40px !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-lg) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.3) !important;
    margin: 30px 0 10px !important;
}

.book-appointment-box h4 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.book-appointment-box h3 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 28px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.book-appointment-box h3 .inner-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    line-height: 44px;
    background: var(--f-accent);
    color: #0f172a;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.book-appointment-box .btn-main {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    padding: 14px 30px !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-gold) !important;
    border: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
    display: inline-block;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.book-appointment-box .btn-main:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. MAIN FOOTER (MODERN DEEP NAVY INSTITUTIONAL FOOTER)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.main-footer {
    background: #070f1e !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.main-footer .container,
.footer-area .container,
.copyright .container {
    max-width: 1320px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding-left: 24px !important;
    padding-right: 24px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .main-footer .container,
    .footer-area .container,
    .copyright .container {
        max-width: 1380px !important;
        padding-left: 30px !important;
        padding-right: 30px !important;
    }
}

.footer-area {
    padding: 70px 0 45px !important;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
                linear-gradient(180deg, #0b192c 0%, #070f1e 100%) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.footer-area .row {
    margin-left: -15px !important;
    margin-right: -15px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .footer-col-about {
        flex: 0 0 38% !important;
        max-width: 38% !important;
        padding-right: 35px !important;
    }
    .footer-col-address {
        flex: 0 0 32% !important;
        max-width: 32% !important;
        padding-right: 20px !important;
    }
    .footer-col-links {
        flex: 0 0 30% !important;
        max-width: 30% !important;
    }
}

.footer-logo {
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.footer-logo img {
    max-height: 72px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35)) !important;
}

.footer-dec {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.75 !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.main-footer h4 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    padding-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.main-footer h4::after {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 3.5px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
}

/* Address List */
.footer-area .address-list {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
}

.footer-area .address-list li {
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.footer-area .address-list li i {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    min-width: 36px !important;
    line-height: 36px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    float: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.footer-area .address-list li:hover i {
    background: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.18) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.4) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

.footer-area .address-list li a {
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.footer-area .address-list li a:hover {
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

/* Quick Links 2-Column Responsive Grid */
.footer-area .quick-links {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 10px 16px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
}

.footer-area .quick-links li {
    width: 100% !important;
    float: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.footer-area .quick-links li a {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
    padding: 2px 0 !important;
}

.footer-area .quick-links li a i {
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.footer-area .quick-links li a:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

.footer-area .quick-links li a:hover i {
    transform: translateX(2px) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

/* Social Icon Pills */
.social {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 0 32px 0 !important;
}

.social li {
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.social li a {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    line-height: 38px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.social li a:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    border-color: #ffbd2e !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Footer Responsive Column Separation */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-area .row > [class*="col-"]:not(:last-child) {
        margin-bottom: 40px !important;
    }
}

/* Copyright Bar */
.copyright {
    background: #040812 !important;
    padding: 20px 0 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
}

.copyright a {
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.copyright a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline !important;
}

/* Back to Top Smooth Button */
.back-to-top,
.back-to-top.show,
a.back-to-top {
    position: fixed !important;
    bottom: 24px !important;
    left: 24px !important;
    right: auto !important;
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    background: #0f172a !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.3) !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
    z-index: 999 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.back-to-top:hover,
.back-to-top.show:hover,
a.back-to-top:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. INNER PAGES & FORMS (ADMISSION, ABOUT, CONTACT, ETC.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Universal Main Banner Reset & Hero Styling */
.main-banner {
    position: relative !important;
    padding: 55px 0 45px !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center center !important;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #ffbd2e !important;
}

.main-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.88) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.88) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.main-banner .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Eliminate old legacy style.css badge box & first-letter coloring */
.main-banner h2,
.main-banner h1 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 36px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.main-banner h2::first-letter,
.main-banner h1::first-letter {
    color: inherit !important;
}

.main-banner h2 span,
.main-banner h1 span {
    background: transparent !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: inherit !important;
    font-weight: inherit !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    letter-spacing: inherit !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

/* Specific Hero Banner Components */
.teachers-hero-badge,
.gallery-hero-badge,
.events-hero-badge,
.about-hero-badge,
.faq-hero-badge,
.admission-hero-badge,
.page-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 7px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.18) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.5) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
}

.teachers-hero-title,
.gallery-hero-title,
.events-hero-title,
.about-hero-title,
.faq-hero-title,
.admission-hero-title,
.page-hero-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 36px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.teachers-hero-desc,
.gallery-hero-desc,
.events-hero-desc,
.about-hero-desc,
.faq-hero-desc,
.admission-hero-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    max-width: 650px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHEVRON / ARROW RIBBON BREADCRUMB (Image 28.png style)
   ========================================================================== */
.breadcrumb {
    background-color: #f6f5f8 !important;
    padding: 14px 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
}

.breadcrumb .container {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

.breadcrumb ul,
.breadcrumb ol,
.breadcrumb-list {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
}

/* Hide default text/font-awesome separator icons */
.breadcrumb li+li::before,
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item+.list-inline-item::before,
.breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before,
.breadcrumb-separator,
.breadcrumb li.separator,
.breadcrumb .separator,
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item.separator {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
}

.breadcrumb li,
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item,
.breadcrumb-item {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin: 0 0 4px -14px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.breadcrumb li:first-child,
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item:first-child,
.breadcrumb-item:first-child {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
}
.breadcrumb li:nth-child(2),
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item:nth-child(2),
.breadcrumb-item:nth-child(2) {
    z-index: 9 !important;
}
.breadcrumb li:nth-child(3),
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item:nth-child(3),
.breadcrumb-item:nth-child(3) {
    z-index: 8 !important;
}
.breadcrumb li:nth-child(4),
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item:nth-child(4),
.breadcrumb-item:nth-child(4) {
    z-index: 7 !important;
}
.breadcrumb li:nth-child(5),
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item:nth-child(5),
.breadcrumb-item:nth-child(5) {
    z-index: 6 !important;
}

.breadcrumb li a,
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item a,
.breadcrumb-item a,
.breadcrumb li.active,
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item.active,
.breadcrumb-item.active {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 8px 24px 8px 28px !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, calc(100% - 14px) 0%, 100% 50%, calc(100% - 14px) 100%, 0% 100%, 14px 50%) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.18));
}

/* First item: Flat / rounded start on left */
.breadcrumb li:first-child a,
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item:first-child a,
.breadcrumb-item:first-child a,
.breadcrumb li:first-child.active,
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item:first-child.active,
.breadcrumb-item:first-child.active {
    padding-left: 18px !important;
    clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, calc(100% - 14px) 0%, 100% 50%, calc(100% - 14px) 100%, 0% 100%) !important;
    border-top-left-radius: 6px !important;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 6px !important;
}

/* Hover state on intermediate items */
.breadcrumb li a:hover,
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item a:hover,
.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    background: #1e3e62 !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

/* Active / current page item (Highlighted light card style) */
.breadcrumb li.active,
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item.active,
.breadcrumb-item.active {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.14) !important;
}

/* If last item is active, finish neatly on the right */
.breadcrumb li:last-child.active,
.breadcrumb .list-inline-item:last-child.active,
.breadcrumb-item:last-child.active {
    border-top-right-radius: 6px !important;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 6px !important;
    clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%, 14px 50%) !important;
    padding-right: 18px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .breadcrumb {
        padding: 10px 0 !important;
    }
    .breadcrumb li,
    .breadcrumb .list-inline-item,
    .breadcrumb-item {
        margin: 0 0 4px -10px !important;
    }
    .breadcrumb li:first-child,
    .breadcrumb .list-inline-item:first-child,
    .breadcrumb-item:first-child {
        margin-left: 0 !important;
    }
    .breadcrumb li a,
    .breadcrumb .list-inline-item a,
    .breadcrumb-item a,
    .breadcrumb li.active,
    .breadcrumb .list-inline-item.active,
    .breadcrumb-item.active {
        padding: 6px 16px 6px 20px !important;
        font-size: 11.5px !important;
    }
    .breadcrumb li:first-child a,
    .breadcrumb .list-inline-item:first-child a,
    .breadcrumb-item:first-child a {
        padding-left: 12px !important;
    }
    .breadcrumb li:last-child.active,
    .breadcrumb .list-inline-item:last-child.active,
    .breadcrumb-item:last-child.active {
        padding-right: 12px !important;
    }
}

/* Form Controls & Inputs */
.form-control, input[type="text"], input[type="email"], input[type="number"], select, textarea {
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-sm) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--f-border) !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-800) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-sm) !important;
}

.form-control:focus, input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--f-accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.25) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

/* Headers Line in Forms */
.headers-line {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--f-primary) !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--f-accent) !important;
    padding-bottom: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    margin-top: 20px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
}

.headers-line i {
    color: var(--f-blue) !important;
}

/* Form Container Card */
.form-box, .box2.form-box {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-xl) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--f-border) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-md) !important;
    padding: 30px !important;
    margin-bottom: 40px !important;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-1, .btn-main {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 10px 24px !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full) !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2) !important;
    transition: all 0.22s ease !important;
}

.btn-1:hover, .btn-main:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-gold) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* Admission Status Button */
.admission-status-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 10px 22px !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full) !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-gold) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    right: 25px !important;
    top: 25px !important;
    z-index: 5;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.admission-status-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

/* Running Notice Banner on Admission */
.notice-container {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.1) 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25) !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-md) !important;
    padding: 10px 16px !important;
    margin: 16px 0 24px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-800) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-sm) !important;
}

/* Admission Step Wizard */
.admission-steps {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin: 24px 0 36px;
    position: relative;
    gap: 8px;
}

.admission-steps .step {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.admission-steps .step .step-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    line-height: 44px;
    margin: 0 auto 8px;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full);
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--f-slate-500);
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border: 2px solid var(--f-border);
}

.admission-steps .step.active .step-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%);
    color: var(--f-accent);
    border-color: var(--f-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-gold);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.admission-steps .step .step-title {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--f-slate-600);
}

.admission-steps .step.active .step-title {
    color: var(--f-slate-900);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Teachers / Department Filter Pills */
#doctors-filter {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin: 24px 0 36px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

#doctors-filter li a {
    display: inline-block !important;
    padding: 9px 22px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

#doctors-filter li a:hover {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    border-color: #f59e0b !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
}

#doctors-filter li a.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #0b192c !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.32) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

/* Contact Info & Forms */
.contact-info-box {
    margin-bottom: 40px !important;
}

.contact-info-box .info-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 36px !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-xl) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-lg) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.3) !important;
}

.contact-info-box .info-box h3 {
    color: var(--f-accent) !important;
    font-size: 24px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.contact-info-box .info-box h5 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
}

.contact-form {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 30px !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-lg) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--f-border) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-md) !important;
}

/* About Section Parallax & List */
.about-featured {
    padding: 70px 0 !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.about-featured::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.92) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.92) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-featured .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-featured h3.lite, .about-featured h2.lite {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.about-featured .list li {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-lg) !important;
    padding: 24px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
    transition: all 0.28s ease !important;
}

.about-featured .list li:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    border-color: var(--f-accent) !important;
}

.about-featured .list li i {
    font-size: 32px !important;
    color: var(--f-accent) !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14.1 EVENTS, NEWS, GALLERY & FAQ CARDS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.main-container {
    padding-top: 10px !important;
    padding-bottom: 20px !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Event & News Post Boxes */
.news-post-box {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-md) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    height: calc(100% - 30px) !important;
}

.news-post-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-hover) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.4) !important;
}

.news-post-box .news-post-box-img {
    height: 210px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.news-post-box .news-post-box-img img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease !important;
}

.news-post-box:hover .news-post-box-img img {
    transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}

.news-post-box .inner {
    padding: 22px 20px !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
}

.news-post-box .inner h5 {
    font-size: 16.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.news-post-box .inner h5 a {
    color: var(--f-slate-900) !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.news-post-box .inner h5 a:hover {
    color: var(--f-blue) !important;
}

.news-post-box .post-meta {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-500) !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
}

.news-post-box .post-meta li {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
}

.news-post-box .post-meta li i {
    color: var(--f-accent-dark) !important;
}

.news-post-box .inner p {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-600) !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
}

/* Gallery Album Section & Modern Cards */
.gallery-album {
    padding: 36px 0 60px !important;
}

.gallery-album #doctors-filter {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 34px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

.gallery-album #doctors-filter li {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

.gallery-album #doctors-filter li a {
    display: inline-block !important;
    padding: 9px 22px !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07) !important;
}

.gallery-album #doctors-filter li a:hover {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    border-color: #f59e0b !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
}

.gallery-album #doctors-filter li a.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #0b192c !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.32) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.gallery-album ul#doctors-grid {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 -12px !important;
}

.gallery-album li.doctors-grid {
    padding: 0 12px 28px 12px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.gallery-album-item {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.gallery-album-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -6px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.16) !important;
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35) !important;
}

.gallery-album-card-link {
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.gallery-album-card-link:hover {
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.gallery-album-item .gallery-album-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 220px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    position: relative !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.gallery-album-item .gallery-album-img img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center !important;
    display: block !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.gallery-album-item:hover .gallery-album-img img {
    transform: scale(1.07) !important;
}

.gallery-album-item .gallery-album-title {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    padding: 13px 18px !important;
    display: block !important;
    height: auto !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    transition: background 0.25s ease !important;
}

.gallery-album-item:hover .gallery-album-title {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3e62 0%, #205c6d 100%) !important;
}

.gallery-album-item .gallery-album-title h3 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 15.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.gallery-album-item:hover .gallery-album-title h3 {
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

.gallery-album-item .gallery-album-body {
    padding: 14px 18px 18px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

.gallery-album-item .gallery-album-meta {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    position: static !important;
}

.gallery-album-item .gallery-album-meta::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.gallery-album-item .gallery-album-meta .staff-name {
    color: #2563eb !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.gallery-album-item .gallery-album-text {
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.gallery-album-item .gallery-album-text p {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Gallery Item Hover Overlays */
.hover-content {
    position: relative !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-sm) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    height: 240px !important;
    background: #0b192c !important;
}

.hover-content img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}

.hover-content:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1) !important;
    opacity: 0.75 !important;
}

.hover-content .overlay {
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2) 0%, rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.75) 100%) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}

.hover-content:hover .overlay {
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.hover-content .overlay .btn {
    width: 46px !important;
    height: 46px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    background: var(--f-accent) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-gold) !important;
    transform: scale(0.8) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.hover-content:hover .overlay .btn {
    transform: scale(1) !important;
}

/* FAQs Accordion */
#accordion-faqs .card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-sm) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

#accordion-faqs .card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-md) !important;
}

#accordion-faqs .card-header {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent !important;
    padding: 16px 20px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: background 0.2s ease !important;
}

#accordion-faqs .card-title {
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-size: 15.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

#accordion-faqs .card-title a {
    color: var(--f-slate-900) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

#accordion-faqs .card-body {
    padding: 20px !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-600) !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination-bx .pagination {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin-top: 20px !important;
}

.pagination-bx .page-item .page-link,
.pagination-bx .pagination a,
.pagination-bx .pagination span {
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--f-border) !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: var(--f-slate-700) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.pagination-bx .page-item.active .page-link,
.pagination-bx .pagination .active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #0b192c !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2) !important;
}

.pagination-bx .page-item .page-link:hover,
.pagination-bx .pagination a:hover {
    background: var(--f-slate-100) !important;
    color: var(--f-blue) !important;
    border-color: var(--f-blue) !important;
}

/* Footer Top Bar CTA */
.footer-top-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    padding: 30px 0 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.footer-top-bar h3 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 22px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.footer-top-bar .btn-black {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    padding: 10px 24px !important;
    border-radius: var(--f-radius-full) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-gold) !important;
    border: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.footer-top-bar .btn-black:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. MOBILE RESPONSIVE OPTIMIZATIONS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .navbar-collapse {
        background: #ffffff !important;
        border-radius: var(--f-radius-lg) !important;
        box-shadow: var(--f-shadow-lg) !important;
        padding: 16px !important;
        margin-top: 10px !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-item .nav-link {
        padding: 10px 14px !important;
    }

    .clean-slider .slider-item {
        padding-bottom: 45% !important;
    }

    .notification-boxes {
        margin-top: 20px !important;
    }

    .book-appointment-box {
        padding: 24px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .book-appointment-box h3 {
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 22px !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .admission-status-btn {
        position: static !important;
        margin-bottom: 18px !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
    }

    .medical-services ul {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 14px !important;
    }

    .medical-services li {
        padding: 20px 10px 18px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .clean-slider .slider-item {
        padding-bottom: 56% !important;
    }

    .top-bar {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .navbar-brand img {
        max-height: 48px !important;
    }

    .medical-services ul {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    .medical-services li {
        padding: 16px 8px 14px !important;
    }

    .admission-steps .step .step-title {
        font-size: 10px;
    }

    .admission-steps .step .step-icon {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        line-height: 36px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. OVERVIEW & SPOTLIGHT TWO-COLUMN SECTION (INSTITUTIONAL HERO)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.overview-spotlight-section {
    padding: 36px 0 24px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.overview-content-card {
    background: transparent !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.overview-pill-badge {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    color: #2563eb !important;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 4px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.overview-main-heading {
    font-size: 26px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
}

.overview-subtitle-bar {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #d97706 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.affil-indicator {
    width: 7px !important;
    height: 7px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #f59e0b !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.overview-intro-text {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.overview-intro-text p {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.btn-overview-readmore {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding: 8px 22px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
}

.btn-overview-readmore:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4) !important;
}

/* 2x2 KPI Stats Grid Cards */
.overview-kpi-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 14px 16px !important;
    margin-top: 8px !important;
}

.kpi-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    transition: all 0.22s ease !important;
}

.kpi-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: #0b192c !important;
}

.kpi-icon-wrap {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.kpi-icon-wrap i {
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

.kpi-card:hover .kpi-icon-wrap {
    background: #1e3e62 !important;
}

.kpi-info {
    flex: 1 !important;
}

.kpi-number-wrap {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 23px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
}

.kpi-plus {
    color: #f59e0b !important;
    font-size: 19px !important;
    margin-left: 2px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.kpi-title {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-top: 3px !important;
}

.kpi-sub {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin-top: 1px !important;
}

/* Spotlight Card Styles */
.spotlight-frame-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 20px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.06) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
}

.spotlight-header-bar {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    padding-bottom: 10px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
}

.spotlight-title-box {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
}

.spotlight-live-dot {
    width: 9px !important;
    height: 9px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #ef4444 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25) !important;
    animation: pulseDot 1.8s infinite !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
}

.spotlight-heading {
    font-size: 20px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
}

.spotlight-checkall-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #2563eb !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.spotlight-checkall-btn:hover {
    color: #d97706 !important;
    transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

.spotlight-carousel-wrap {
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: #0b192c !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.spotlight-slide-item {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
}

.spotlight-img-holder {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 380px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: #0b192c !important;
}

.spotlight-slide-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.spotlight-slide-item:hover .spotlight-slide-img {
    transform: scale(1.04) !important;
}

.spotlight-gradient-overlay {
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,25,44,0.05) 0%, rgba(11,25,44,0.3) 45%, rgba(11,25,44,0.92) 100%) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: flex-end !important;
    padding: 22px 20px 34px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.spotlight-tag {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.95) !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-size: 10.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
    padding: 3px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    width: fit-content !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.spotlight-img-title {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin: 0 0 4px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.spotlight-img-caption {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Spotlight Owl Carousel Dots */
.spotlight-slider .owl-dots {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 12px !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
}

.spotlight-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot {
    width: 8px !important;
    height: 8px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    border: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.spotlight-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
    width: 22px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: #ffbd2e !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.6) !important;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsiveness for Overview & Spotlight */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .overview-spotlight-section {
        padding: 24px 0 16px !important;
    }

    .overview-content-card {
        padding: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }

    .spotlight-frame-card {
        margin-top: 10px !important;
    }

    .spotlight-img-holder {
        height: 300px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .overview-spotlight-section {
        padding: 20px 0 14px !important;
    }

    .overview-content-card {
        padding: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
    }

    .overview-main-heading {
        font-size: 20px !important;
    }

    .overview-subtitle-bar {
        font-size: 11.5px !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    }

    .overview-intro-text {
        font-size: 12.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.55 !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    .overview-kpi-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }

    .kpi-card {
        padding: 12px 10px !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
    }

    .kpi-icon-wrap {
        width: 40px !important;
        height: 40px !important;
        font-size: 16px !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
    }

    .kpi-number-wrap {
        font-size: 18px !important;
    }

    .kpi-plus {
        font-size: 16px !important;
    }

    .kpi-title {
        font-size: 11.5px !important;
    }

    .kpi-sub {
        font-size: 10px !important;
    }

    .spotlight-frame-card {
        padding: 14px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }

    .spotlight-img-holder {
        height: 250px !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE & NOTICE BOARD (WARM INSTITUTIONAL TWO-COLUMN)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.principal-notices-section {
    background: #f0f4f8 !important;
    padding: 48px 0 54px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
}

.pm-container-card,
.nb-container-card {
    position: relative !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.pm-section-title,
.nb-section-title {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 27px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #1a202c !important;
    margin: 0 0 22px 0 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

.pm-readmore-link {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 5px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
}

.pm-readmore-link:hover {
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    transform: translateX(2px) !important;
}

/* Principal Photo & Card Body */
.pm-card-body {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.pm-photo-box {
    width: 210px !important;
    height: 290px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09) !important;
    border: 3px solid #ffffff !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.pm-photo-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center top !important;
    display: block !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease !important;
}

.pm-photo-box:hover .pm-photo-img {
    transform: scale(1.03) !important;
}

.pm-text-box {
    flex: 1 !important;
}

.pm-quote-banner {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) !important;
    border-left: 3px solid #2563eb !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
}

.pm-quote-icon {
    color: #2563eb !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.pm-quote-text {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #1e3e62 !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
}

.pm-text-p {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #2d3748 !important;
    line-height: 1.62 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.pm-text-p strong {
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #111827 !important;
}

.pm-signature-wrap {
    margin-top: 16px !important;
    padding-top: 4px !important;
}

.pm-author-name {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 16.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin: 0 0 2px 0 !important;
}

.pm-author-desig {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #2563eb !important;
}

/* Notice Board Tabs Matching Reference UI */
.nb-tabs-header {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #0b192c !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.nb-tab-btn {
    flex: 1 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0 !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all 0.22s ease !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    outline: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.nb-tab-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #0b192c !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.nb-tab-btn:hover:not(.active) {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    border-color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

/* Notice Viewport & Vertical Auto-Scroll Ticker */
.nb-scroll-viewport {
    height: 340px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    position: relative !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 2px 2px 0 2px !important;
}

.nb-scroll-track {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    animation: nbScrollLoop 28s linear infinite !important;
    will-change: transform !important;
}

.nb-scroll-viewport:hover .nb-scroll-track {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

.nb-track-group {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding-bottom: 12px !important;
}

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

/* Notice Card Matching Reference Design */
.nb-notice-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    padding: 10px 14px 10px 10px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    min-height: 64px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.nb-notice-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35) !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Date Box Badge on Left */
.nb-date-box {
    width: 76px !important;
    min-width: 76px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 4px 6px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.18) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.nb-notice-card:hover .nb-date-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3e62 0%, #2563eb 100%) !important;
    transform: scale(1.03) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3) !important;
}

.nb-date-dm {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

.nb-date-yr {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    opacity: 0.92 !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    margin-top: 1px !important;
}

/* Notice Text & Link */
.nb-notice-content {
    flex: 1 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
}

.nb-notice-link {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.nb-notice-card:hover .nb-notice-link {
    color: #2563eb !important;
}

/* Notice Board Footer */
.nb-footer-row {
    margin-top: 12px !important;
}

.nb-see-all-btn {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.nb-see-all-btn:hover {
    color: #2563eb !important;
    transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsiveness for Principal Message & Notice Board */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .principal-notices-section {
        padding: 36px 0 40px !important;
    }

    .pm-section-title,
    .nb-section-title {
        font-size: 23px !important;
        margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    }

    .pm-photo-box {
        width: 190px !important;
        height: 270px !important;
    }

    .nb-container-card {
        margin-top: 10px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .principal-notices-section {
        padding: 28px 0 32px !important;
    }

    .pm-card-body {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }

    .pm-photo-box {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 220px !important;
        height: 280px !important;
        margin: 0 auto 6px !important;
    }

    .pm-text-p {
        font-size: 12.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.55 !important;
    }

    .nb-tab-btn {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        padding: 8px 6px !important;
    }

    .nb-date-box {
        width: 60px !important;
        padding: 6px 4px !important;
    }

    .nb-date-dm {
        font-size: 11px !important;
    }

    .nb-date-yr {
        font-size: 10px !important;
    }

    .nb-notice-content {
        padding: 8px 10px !important;
    }

    .nb-notice-link {
        font-size: 12.5px !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. GALLERY (4-COLUMN INSTITUTIONAL ALBUMS GRID MATCHING REFERENCE)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.home-gallery-section {
    background: #f0f4f8 !important;
    padding: 48px 0 52px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
}

.home-gallery-header {
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
}

.home-gallery-title {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 28px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #1a202c !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

.home-gallery-grid {
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.gallery-album-card {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
    height: 100% !important;
}

.gallery-album-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.gallery-img-wrapper {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 240px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: #e2e8f0 !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.gallery-album-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center !important;
    display: block !important;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease !important;
}

.gallery-album-card:hover .gallery-album-img {
    transform: scale(1.07) !important;
}

.gallery-title-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    padding: 13px 12px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.gallery-album-card:hover .gallery-title-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3e62 0%, #2563eb 100%) !important;
}

.gallery-album-name {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    display: block !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.gallery-album-card:hover .gallery-album-name {
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

.home-gallery-footer {
    margin-top: 20px !important;
}

.gallery-view-all-btn {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 7px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    padding: 4px 8px !important;
}

.gallery-view-all-btn:hover {
    color: #2563eb !important;
    transform: translateX(4px) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsiveness for Gallery */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .home-gallery-section {
        padding: 36px 0 40px !important;
    }

    .home-gallery-title {
        font-size: 24px !important;
    }

    .gallery-img-wrapper {
        height: 220px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .home-gallery-section {
        padding: 28px 0 32px !important;
    }

    .home-gallery-title {
        font-size: 21px !important;
        margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    }

    .gallery-img-wrapper {
        height: 190px !important;
    }

    .gallery-title-bar {
        padding: 11px 10px !important;
    }

    .gallery-album-name {
        font-size: 13.5px !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. PREMIUM ADMISSION CTA SECTION (HERO HELPLINE & FAST ENROLL BANNER)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.premium-admission-cta-section {
    padding: 24px 0 54px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.premium-cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #152b47 50%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
    padding: 36px 42px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -4px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.22) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Ambient Glow Circles & Watermark */
.cta-glow-circle {
    position: absolute !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
}

.cta-glow-left {
    top: -90px !important;
    left: -90px !important;
    width: 280px !important;
    height: 280px !important;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
}

.cta-glow-right {
    bottom: -100px !important;
    right: 5% !important;
    width: 320px !important;
    height: 320px !important;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
}

.cta-watermark-icon {
    position: absolute !important;
    right: 20px !important;
    bottom: -25px !important;
    font-size: 180px !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* Badge & Pills */
.premium-cta-badge {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 7px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    padding: 4px 13px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.35) !important;
}

.pulsing-dot {
    width: 7px !important;
    height: 7px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #0b192c !important;
    animation: ctaBadgePulse 1.4s infinite !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

@keyframes ctaBadgePulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.premium-cta-pill {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
}

.premium-cta-title {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 26px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.premium-cta-subtitle {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.cta-pill-item {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.cta-pill-item i {
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

/* Right Column Action Elements */
.cta-actions-card {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.cta-phone-link {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    width: fit-content !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
}

.cta-phone-link:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
    border-color: #ffbd2e !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.cta-phone-icon-pulse {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.45) !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    animation: phoneShake 3.5s infinite !important;
}

@keyframes phoneShake {
    0%, 85%, 100% { transform: rotate(0); }
    88% { transform: rotate(12deg); }
    91% { transform: rotate(-12deg); }
    94% { transform: rotate(10deg); }
    97% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
}

.cta-phone-sub {
    display: block !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.cta-phone-num {
    display: block !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.cta-btn-apply {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
    padding: 11px 24px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.4) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.cta-btn-apply:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6) !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.cta-btn-whatsapp {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    background: #25d366 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 11px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.cta-btn-whatsapp:hover {
    background: #1eb956 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness for CTA */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .premium-cta-card {
        padding: 28px 24px !important;
    }

    .premium-cta-title {
        font-size: 22px !important;
    }

    .cta-phone-link {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .cta-buttons-group {
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .premium-admission-cta-section {
        padding: 4px 0 36px !important;
    }

    .premium-cta-card {
        padding: 24px 16px !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
    }

    .premium-cta-title {
        font-size: 20px !important;
    }

    .premium-cta-subtitle {
        font-size: 12.5px !important;
    }

    .cta-pill-item {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        padding: 4px 8px !important;
    }

    .cta-phone-num {
        font-size: 17px !important;
    }

    .cta-phone-icon-pulse {
        width: 38px !important;
        height: 38px !important;
        font-size: 15px !important;
    }

    .cta-btn-apply,
    .cta-btn-whatsapp {
        font-size: 12px !important;
        padding: 9px 16px !important;
        flex: 1 !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. FACULTY DIRECTORY (INSTITUTIONAL 3:4 PORTRAIT CARDS & FILTER BAR)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faculty-page-hero {
    padding: 56px 0 48px !important;
}

.faculty-hero-pill {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.35) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    padding: 5px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 9999px !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.faculty-hero-lead {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    max-width: 680px !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

.faculty-hero-tags {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
}

.faculty-hero-tags .hero-tag-item {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
}

.faculty-main-wrapper {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    min-height: 60vh !important;
}

.faculty-filter-wrapper {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    padding: 18px 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
}

.filter-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.filter-title {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.faculty-filter-list {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
}

.faculty-filter-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    padding: 7px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.faculty-filter-btn:hover {
    background: #e2e8f0 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    border-color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.faculty-filter-btn.active {
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #0b192c !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Faculty Card Modern (3:4 Portrait) */
.faculty-card-modern {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
    transition: all 0.22s ease !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
}

.faculty-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    border-color: #0b192c !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
}

.faculty-photo-frame {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 280px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.faculty-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    object-position: center top !important;
    display: block !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease !important;
}

.faculty-card-modern:hover .faculty-img {
    transform: scale(1.03) !important;
}

.faculty-dept-badge {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 10px !important;
    left: 10px !important;
    background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.88) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
    padding: 3px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

.faculty-details {
    padding: 16px 14px 14px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
}

.faculty-name {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.faculty-designation {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.faculty-divider {
    height: 1px !important;
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    margin: auto 0 10px 0 !important;
}

.faculty-footer-meta {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
}

.faculty-institution {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
}

.faculty-social-links {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
}

.fac-social-btn {
    width: 26px !important;
    height: 26px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.fac-social-btn:hover {
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    border-color: #0b192c !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   16. MODERN EVENTS & EVENT DETAIL STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.events-hero-banner {
    padding: 55px 0 45px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #f59e0b !important;
}

.events-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 7px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.18) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.5) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
}

.events-hero-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 36px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.events-hero-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    max-width: 650px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.events-breadcrumb {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    padding: 12px 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.events-breadcrumb ul {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.events-breadcrumb a {
    color: #2563eb !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.events-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: #d97706 !important;
}

.events-breadcrumb .separator {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    font-size: 10px !important;
}

.events-breadcrumb .active {
    color: #64748b !important;
}

.events-section-header {
    text-align: center !important;
}

.events-main-heading {
    font-size: 26px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.events-main-desc {
    color: #475569 !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    max-width: 720px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 14px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.events-heading-divider {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

.events-heading-divider span {
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b 0%, #ffbd2e 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 3px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

/* Event Card Modern */
.event-card-modern {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px -2px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.06) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.event-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -6px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25) !important;
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4) !important;
}

.event-card-media {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 210px !important;
    background: #0b192c !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.event-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease !important;
}

.event-card-modern:hover .event-img {
    transform: scale(1.07) !important;
}

.event-placeholder-media {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

.event-placeholder-inner {
    text-align: center !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
}

.placeholder-icon {
    font-size: 38px !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    opacity: 0.9 !important;
}

.event-date-badge {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 14px !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22) !important;
    padding: 5px 11px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    min-width: 52px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.event-date-badge .date-month {
    font-size: 10px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #d97706 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
}

.event-date-badge .date-day {
    font-size: 20px !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    margin: 2px 0 1px !important;
}

.event-date-badge .date-year {
    font-size: 9px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
}

.event-category-pill {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 14px !important;
    right: 14px !important;
    background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.88) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.event-card-body {
    padding: 20px 18px 18px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
}

.event-card-title {
    font-size: 17px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.event-card-title a {
    color: #0b192c !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.event-card-title a:hover {
    color: #d97706 !important;
}

.event-meta-info {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    padding-bottom: 12px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
}

.event-meta-info .meta-item {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 7px !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.text-amber {
    color: #d97706 !important;
}

.event-card-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
}

.event-card-footer {
    margin-top: auto !important;
}

.btn-event-detail {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 10px 16px !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn-event-detail:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #0b192c !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2) !important;
}

.btn-event-detail .arrow-icon {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn-event-detail:hover .arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

/* Event Single Page */
.event-single-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.06) !important;
    padding: 24px !important;
}

.event-single-media {
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    background: #0b192c !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

.event-single-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-height: 440px !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
}

.badge-cat {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    background: #fffbeb !important;
    color: #d97706 !important;
    border: 1px solid #fde68a !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.event-single-title {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 28px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.event-meta-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 14px 18px !important;
}

.event-meta-grid .meta-box {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
}

.event-meta-grid .meta-icon {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: #fffbeb !important;
    color: #d97706 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.event-meta-grid .meta-text {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.event-meta-grid .meta-label {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
}

.event-meta-grid .meta-value {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.event-audience-alert {
    background: #eff6ff !important;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #1e3e62 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
}

.event-body-heading {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.event-description-content {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
}

.btn-event-back {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    padding: 9px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-event-back:hover {
    background: #e2e8f0 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
}

/* Event Sidebar */
.event-sidebar-sticky {
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 90px !important;
}

.event-sidebar-widget {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.06) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.event-sidebar-widget .widget-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 14px 18px !important;
}

.event-sidebar-widget .widget-header h5 {
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

.recent-event-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
}

.recent-event-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

.recent-event-link {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: background 0.2s ease !important;
}

.recent-event-link:hover {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
}

.recent-date-box {
    min-width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: #fffbeb !important;
    border: 1px solid #fde68a !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.recent-date-box .r-day {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    color: #d97706 !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
}

.recent-date-box .r-mon {
    font-size: 9px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
}

.recent-content {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
}

.recent-title {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin: 0 0 3px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.recent-event-link:hover .recent-title {
    color: #d97706 !important;
}

.recent-meta {
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.event-info-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.06) !important;
}

.info-card-icon {
    font-size: 32px !important;
}

.event-info-card h5 {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.btn-event-contact {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn-event-contact:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Empty State */
.events-empty-state {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.06) !important;
    padding: 45px 20px !important;
}

.empty-icon-wrap {
    width: 70px !important;
    height: 70px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #fffbeb !important;
    color: #d97706 !important;
    font-size: 32px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

.empty-title {
    font-size: 20px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.empty-text {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    max-width: 420px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.btn-event-home {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    padding: 9px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn-event-home:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
}

/* Events Pagination */
.events-pagination-container .pagination {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.events-pagination-container .pagination li a,
.events-pagination-container .pagination li span {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    min-width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    padding: 0 12px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.events-pagination-container .pagination li.active span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #0b192c !important;
}

.events-pagination-container .pagination li a:hover {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border-color: #f59e0b !important;
    color: #d97706 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   20. MODERN ABOUT US PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Banner & Breadcrumbs */
.about-hero-banner {
    padding: 60px 0 50px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #f59e0b !important;
}

.about-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 7px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.18) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.5) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    padding: 6px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
}

.about-hero-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 4.2vw, 38px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.about-hero-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    max-width: 680px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.about-breadcrumb {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    padding: 12px 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.about-breadcrumb ul {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.about-breadcrumb a {
    color: #2563eb !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.about-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: #d97706 !important;
}

.about-breadcrumb .separator {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    font-size: 10px !important;
}

.about-breadcrumb .active {
    color: #64748b !important;
}

/* About Main Story Section */
.about-main-section {
    background: #f6f5f8 !important;
}

.about-badge-tag {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    color: #d97706 !important;
    background: #fffbeb !important;
    border: 1px solid #fde68a !important;
    padding: 5px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
}

.about-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3.8vw, 34px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
}

.text-gradient-amber {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%) !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
}

.about-subtitle-lead {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    border-left: 3px solid #f59e0b !important;
    padding-left: 14px !important;
}

.about-text-content {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    line-height: 1.75 !important;
}

.about-text-content .lead-paragraph {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.about-stats-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
}

.about-stats-grid .stat-box {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    padding: 14px 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.about-stats-grid .stat-box:hover {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #f59e0b !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08) !important;
}

.about-stats-grid .stat-icon {
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: #fffbeb !important;
    color: #d97706 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.about-stats-grid .stat-info {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
}

.about-stats-grid .stat-num {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
}

.about-stats-grid .stat-lbl {
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
}

/* About Visual Card / Emblem Frame */
.about-visual-card {
    position: relative !important;
}

.about-img-frame {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -4px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.12) !important;
    padding: 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.about-feature-img {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-height: 440px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease !important;
}

.about-img-frame:hover .about-feature-img {
    transform: scale(1.02) !important;
}

.about-floating-stamp {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: -15px !important;
    right: 20px !important;
    background: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.35) !important;
    border: 2px solid #f59e0b !important;
}

.about-floating-stamp .stamp-icon {
    font-size: 26px !important;
}

.about-floating-stamp .stamp-text {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.about-floating-stamp .stamp-text strong {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
}

.about-floating-stamp .stamp-text span {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
}

/* Pillars Section (Vision, Mission, Values) */
.about-pillars-section {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

.section-header-center {
    max-width: 720px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
}

.section-sub-badge {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    color: #2563eb !important;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) !important;
    padding: 4px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.section-heading-dark {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 30px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
}

.section-desc-muted {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.heading-gold-divider {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

.heading-gold-divider span {
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 3.5px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b 0%, #ffbd2e 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 3px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

.pillar-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.05) !important;
    padding: 32px 24px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
}

.pillar-card.active-pillar {
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fffdfa 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -2px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12) !important;
}

.pillar-icon-wrap {
    width: 64px !important;
    height: 64px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 26px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.18) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
}

.pillar-title {
    font-size: 19px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.pillar-text {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Academic Amenities & Services Section */
.about-services-section {
    background: #f6f5f8 !important;
}

.services-modern-grid {
    margin-top: 8px !important;
}

.service-card-modern {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.04) !important;
    padding: 26px 22px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.service-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -4px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25) !important;
}

.service-icon-box {
    width: 54px !important;
    height: 54px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    background: #eff6ff !important;
    border: 1px solid #dbeafe !important;
    color: #2563eb !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 22px !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.service-card-modern:hover .service-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    transform: scale(1.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.15) !important;
}

.service-title {
    font-size: 16.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.service-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.service-hover-accent {
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}

.service-card-modern:hover .service-hover-accent {
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* About CTA Section */
.about-cta-section {
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

.about-cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #152b47 50%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 22px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -4px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.28) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.25) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.cta-pill-badge {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
}

.cta-heading-white {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3.2vw, 30px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

.cta-desc-lead {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
}

.btn-cta-gold {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbd2e 0%, #f59e0b 100%) !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    padding: 12px 28px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn-cta-gold:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55) !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness for About Page */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-floating-stamp {
        position: static !important;
        margin-top: 14px !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    .about-story-card {
        padding-right: 0 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   24. PREMIUM CONTACT US & HELPDESK WORKSPACE (MATCHING 24.PNG UI)
   4 Top KPI Cards + Split Form/Directory + Direct WhatsApp + Google Maps
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-page-hero {
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center center !important;
    padding: 56px 0 44px 0 !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.contact-hero-pill {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    padding: 6px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.contact-hero-lead {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    max-width: 680px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

.contact-hero-tags {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
}

.hero-tag-item {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.6) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. TOP 4 QUICK CONTACT KPI CARDS (MATCHING 24.PNG)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-kpi-grid {
    margin-top: -30px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
}

.contact-kpi-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    position: relative !important;
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.contact-kpi-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
}

/* Colored Top Border Accents */
.contact-kpi-card.card-loc {
    border-top: 4px solid #f59e0b !important;
}

.contact-kpi-card.card-phone {
    border-top: 4px solid #3b82f6 !important;
}

.contact-kpi-card.card-whatsapp {
    border-top: 4px solid #10b981 !important;
}

.contact-kpi-card.card-email {
    border-top: 4px solid #8b5cf6 !important;
}

.kpi-icon-bubble {
    width: 46px !important;
    height: 46px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.contact-kpi-card:hover .kpi-icon-bubble {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg) !important;
}

.bg-gold-subtle {
    background: #fffbeb !important;
    color: #d97706 !important;
    border: 1px solid #fef3c7 !important;
}

.bg-blue-subtle {
    background: #eff6ff !important;
    color: #2563eb !important;
    border: 1px solid #dbeafe !important;
}

.bg-emerald-subtle {
    background: #ecfdf5 !important;
    color: #059669 !important;
    border: 1px solid #a7f3d0 !important;
}

.bg-purple-subtle {
    background: #f5f3ff !important;
    color: #7c3aed !important;
    border: 1px solid #ede9fe !important;
}

.kpi-badge {
    font-size: 10.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.kpi-badge.badge-live {
    color: #059669 !important;
}

.live-dot {
    color: #10b981 !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    animation: liveDotPulse 1.5s infinite ease-in-out !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
}

@keyframes liveDotPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.kpi-title {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.kpi-desc {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

.kpi-desc a {
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.kpi-desc a:hover {
    color: #2563eb !important;
    text-decoration: underline !important;
}

.kpi-link {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    margin-top: auto !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.kpi-link:hover {
    transform: translateX(3px) !important;
    text-decoration: underline !important;
}

.text-gold { color: #d97706 !important; }
.text-blue { color: #2563eb !important; }
.text-emerald { color: #059669 !important; }
.text-purple { color: #7c3aed !important; }

.kpi-wa-links {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    margin-top: auto !important;
}

.kpi-wa-pill {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
    background: #10b981 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 5px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.kpi-wa-pill:hover {
    background: #059669 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: scale(1.04) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. INSTITUTIONAL CONTACT FORM PANEL (LEFT COLUMN)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-form-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 32px 28px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
}

.form-card-header {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    padding-bottom: 18px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
}

.header-icon-wrap {
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    background: #0b192c !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2) !important;
}

.header-text-wrap {
    flex: 1 !important;
}

.header-subtitle-tag {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    color: #2563eb !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.header-main-title {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.header-lead-text {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.form-floating-custom {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.custom-field-label {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.input-icon-group {
    position: relative !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

.field-icon {
    position: absolute !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    top: 50% !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.field-icon.textarea-icon {
    top: 18px !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.form-control-custom {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 10px 14px 10px 42px !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.form-control-custom:focus {
    border-color: #2563eb !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.input-icon-group:focus-within .field-icon {
    color: #2563eb !important;
}

.textarea-custom {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 120px !important;
    resize: vertical !important;
    padding-top: 14px !important;
}

.form-floating-custom.has-error .form-control-custom {
    border-color: #ef4444 !important;
    background: #fff5f5 !important;
}

.field-validation-error {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #ef4444 !important;
    margin-top: 3px !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.btn-contact-submit {
    width: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.35) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
    padding: 13px 28px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn-contact-submit:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3e62 0%, #0b192c 100%) !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.3) !important;
}

.submit-privacy-note {
    text-align: center !important;
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
}

/* Alert Notification Badges */
.alert-custom-success {
    background: #ecfdf5 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #a7f3d0 !important;
    color: #065f46 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

.alert-custom-danger {
    background: #fef2f2 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #fecaca !important;
    color: #991b1b !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. INSTITUTIONAL IDENTITY PANEL & DIRECTORY (RIGHT COLUMN)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-sidebar-stack {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
}

.contact-identity-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 24px 22px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
}

.identity-header {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
}

.identity-logo-wrap {
    width: 54px !important;
    height: 54px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 3px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    border: 2px solid #ffbd2e !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

.identity-logo-wrap img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
}

.identity-college-name {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.identity-college-sub {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    margin-bottom: 3px !important;
}

.identity-affil-tag {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #d97706 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
}

.identity-divider {
    height: 1px !important;
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    margin: 18px 0 !important;
}

.directory-heading {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

.identity-directory-list {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
}

.directory-row {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.directory-row:hover {
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    border-color: #e2e8f0 !important;
}

.dept-pill {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
}

.dept-pill.pill-bca {
    background: #eff6ff !important;
    color: #1d4ed8 !important;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe !important;
}

.dept-pill.pill-science {
    background: #ecfdf5 !important;
    color: #047857 !important;
    border: 1px solid #a7f3d0 !important;
}

.dept-pill.pill-arts {
    background: #fef3c7 !important;
    color: #b45309 !important;
    border: 1px solid #fde68a !important;
}

.dept-pill.pill-admin {
    background: #f5f3ff !important;
    color: #6d28d9 !important;
    border: 1px solid #ddd6fe !important;
}

.dept-phone-link {
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.dept-phone-link:hover {
    color: #2563eb !important;
    text-decoration: underline !important;
}

.identity-wa-section {
    margin-top: 20px !important;
}

.identity-wa-section .wa-section-title {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
}

.wa-action-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
}

.btn-wa-direct {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 10px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-wa-direct.wa-bca {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #10b981 100%) !important;
}

.btn-wa-direct.wa-science {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #047857 0%, #059669 100%) !important;
}

.btn-wa-direct:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Contact Admission CTA Card */
.contact-admission-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.25) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 22px 20px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2) !important;
}

.cta-inner {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.cta-icon-circle {
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.2) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.4) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.cta-text h4 {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.cta-text p {
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.btn-admission-pill {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    background: #ffbd2e !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    padding: 7px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.3) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-admission-pill:hover {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. INTERACTIVE GOOGLE MAP CONTAINER
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-map-section {
    margin-top: 40px !important;
}

.map-card-wrapper {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
}

.map-header-bar {
    padding: 18px 24px !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
}

.map-tag {
    font-size: 10.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.map-title {
    font-family: var(--f-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

.map-subtitle {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.btn-open-gmaps {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    color: #0b192c !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 7px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-open-gmaps:hover {
    background: #0b192c !important;
    border-color: #0b192c !important;
    color: #ffbd2e !important;
}

.map-iframe-container {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 380px !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.map-iframe-container iframe {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    border: none !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Mobile & Responsive Tweaks (< 768px)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .contact-page-hero {
        padding: 36px 0 28px 0 !important;
    }
    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 22px 16px !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
    }
    .contact-identity-card {
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
    }
    .map-header-bar {
        padding: 16px 14px !important;
    }
    .map-iframe-container {
        height: 280px !important;
    }
    .btn-open-gmaps {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 25: ONLINE ADMISSION PORTAL & 5-STEP WIZARD REDESIGN
   Institutional Theme: Navy #0b192c, Slate #1e3e62, Blue #2563eb, Emerald #10b981
   ========================================================================== */

.admission-workspace {
    padding-top: 35px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}

/* --- 25.1 Helpline & Alert Bar --- */
.admission-helpline-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.helpline-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.helpline-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    color: #60a5fa;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pulse-icon {
    animation: pulseIcon 1.8s infinite;
    color: #fbbf24;
}

@keyframes pulseIcon {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

.helpline-content {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.helpline-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-break: normal;
    width: 100%;
}

.helpline-contacts {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.helpline-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    padding: 7px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.helpline-chip:hover {
    background: #2563eb;
    border-color: #3b82f6;
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.helpline-time {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-weight: 500;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* --- 25.2 Institutional Guidelines Collapsible Drawer & 3-Card Grid --- */
.admission-guidelines-accordion {
    width: 100%;
}

.guidelines-accordion-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.guidelines-accordion-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.guidelines-accordion-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: #ffffff;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, border-radius 0.2s ease;
    user-select: none;
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.guidelines-accordion-header:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.guidelines-accordion-header:not(.collapsed) {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
}

.guidelines-header-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.guidelines-badge-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3e62 0%, #0b192c 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2);
}

.guidelines-title-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.guidelines-title-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.guidelines-main-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.guidelines-quick-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #2563eb;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.guidelines-hi-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.guidelines-quick-chips {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-left: 10px;
}

.quick-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.chip-dec {
    background: #fef2f2;
    color: #dc2626;
    border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

.chip-doc {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #2563eb;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}

.chip-abc {
    background: #ecfdf5;
    color: #059669;
    border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.guidelines-header-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-digilocker-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
    padding: 7px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-digilocker-pill:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.btn-guidelines-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.guidelines-accordion-header.collapsed .toggle-text-expanded {
    display: none !important;
}

.guidelines-accordion-header.collapsed .toggle-text-collapsed {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.guidelines-accordion-header:not(.collapsed) .toggle-text-collapsed {
    display: none !important;
}

.guidelines-accordion-header:not(.collapsed) .toggle-text-expanded {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    color: #dc2626;
}

.guidelines-accordion-header:not(.collapsed) .btn-guidelines-toggle {
    background: #fee2e2;
    border-color: #fca5a5;
}

.guidelines-collapse-body {
    padding: 22px;
    background: #fafbfe;
}

.admission-guidelines-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: start;
}

.guideline-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    position: relative;
    height: auto;
}

.guideline-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
}

.guideline-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
}

.guideline-card.card-declaration::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ef4444, #f97316); }
.guideline-card.card-documents::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #38bdf8); }
.guideline-card.card-digilocker::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #059669); }

.guideline-card-head {
    padding: 18px 20px 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.guideline-icon-circle {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-declaration .guideline-icon-circle {
    background: #fef2f2;
    color: #ef4444;
}

.card-documents .guideline-icon-circle {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #2563eb;
}

.card-digilocker .guideline-icon-circle {
    background: #ecfdf5;
    color: #10b981;
}

.guideline-title-wrap h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 16.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.guideline-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.guideline-card-body {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.guideline-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.guideline-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.list-num {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fef2f2;
    color: #ef4444;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.guideline-list li p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Document Checklist Smooth Vertical Scroll Ticker */
.doc-checklist-scroll-container {
    height: 185px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 2px 0;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.doc-checklist-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    animation: docVerticalScroll 15s linear infinite;
}

.doc-checklist-scroll-container:hover .doc-checklist-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes docVerticalScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(calc(-50% - 4px));
    }
}

.doc-check-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.doc-check-item:hover {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.doc-check-item .check-icon {
    color: #10b981;
    margin-right: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.doc-title-text {
    flex: 1;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-size: 12.5px;
}

.badge-orig {
    background: #fef2f2;
    color: #dc2626;
    border: 1px solid #fecaca;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-copy {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #2563eb;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-photo {
    background: #faf5ff;
    color: #9333ea;
    border: 1px solid #e9d5ff;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-pdf {
    background: #fef3c7;
    color: #b45309;
    border: 1px solid #fde68a;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-sub {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #475569;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* DigiLocker Card */
.abc-info-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.abc-hindi-note {
    background: #ecfdf5;
    border-left: 3px solid #10b981;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #065f46;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.btn-digilocker-action {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    margin-top: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.btn-digilocker-action:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669, #047857);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

/* --- 25.3 Main Admission Portal Card --- */
.admission-portal-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.07);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.portal-card-header {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 22px 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.portal-header-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.portal-header-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.18);
}

.portal-main-heading {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b192c;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.portal-sub-text {
    margin: 4px 0 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
}

.btn-admission-status-top {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #2563eb;
    border: 1.5px solid #2563eb;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-admission-status-top:hover {
    background: #2563eb;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
}

/* --- 25.4 5-Step Progress Stepper --- */
.admission-stepper-wrap {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 24px 28px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.admission-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

.admission-steps .step {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    cursor: default;
}

.admission-steps .step-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: #64748b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.step-num-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px;
    right: -4px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #475569;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.step-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-width: 0;
}

.step-title {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.step-hi {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Active Step */
.admission-steps .step.active {
    background: #eff6ff;
    border-color: #2563eb;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.admission-steps .step.active .step-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.admission-steps .step.active .step-num-badge {
    background: #2563eb;
}

.admission-steps .step.active .step-title {
    color: #1d4ed8;
}

.admission-steps .step.active .step-hi {
    color: #60a5fa;
}

/* Complete Step */
.admission-steps .step.complete {
    background: #ecfdf5;
    border-color: #10b981;
}

.admission-steps .step.complete .step-icon {
    background: #10b981;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.admission-steps .step.complete .step-num-badge {
    background: #059669;
}

.admission-steps .step.complete .step-title {
    color: #065f46;
}

.admission-steps .step.complete .step-hi {
    color: #34d399;
}

/* Error Step */
.admission-steps .step.error-step {
    background: #fef2f2;
    border-color: #ef4444;
    animation: shakeError 0.4s ease;
}

.admission-steps .step.error-step .step-icon {
    background: #ef4444;
    color: #ffffff;
}

@keyframes shakeError {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
    20%, 60% { transform: translateX(-4px); }
    40%, 80% { transform: translateX(4px); }
}

/* Error banner */
.step-error-banner {
    background: #fef2f2;
    border-left: 4px solid #ef4444;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    margin: 16px 28px 0;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: #991b1b;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.step-error-banner i {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #ef4444;
}

/* --- 25.5 Portal Card Body & Form Sections --- */
.portal-card-body {
    padding: 28px 28px 36px;
}

.form-step {
    display: none;
}

.form-step.active {
    display: block;
    animation: stepFadeIn 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes stepFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.wizard-section-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.wizard-sec-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #2563eb;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wizard-sec-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 17.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.wizard-sec-sub {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Form Controls */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.control-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px;
}

.hi-hint {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #64748b;
}

.control-label .required {
    color: #ef4444;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.form-control-custom {
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.form-control-custom:focus {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #2563eb;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
    color: #0f172a;
    outline: none;
}

.form-control-custom.is-invalid {
    border-color: #ef4444;
    background-color: #fef2f2;
}

.textarea-address {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 65px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.whatsapp-label-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    background: #ecfdf5;
    color: #059669;
    border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
    padding: 1px 7px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-left: 6px;
}

.antiragging-link-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: #fef3c7;
    color: #b45309 !important;
    border: 1px solid #fde68a;
    padding: 2px 9px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.antiragging-link-chip:hover {
    background: #fde68a;
    color: #92400e !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.error {
    display: block;
    color: #ef4444;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Custom File Input */
.custom-file-upload-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.custom-file-upload-wrap .custom-file-input {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2;
}

.custom-file-upload-wrap .custom-file-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1.5px dashed #94a3b8;
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    margin: 0;
}

.custom-file-upload-wrap .custom-file-label:hover {
    border-color: #2563eb;
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #1d4ed8;
}

.custom-file-upload-wrap .custom-file-label.selected {
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: #10b981;
    background: #ecfdf5;
    color: #065f46;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.custom-file-upload-wrap .upload-icon {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #2563eb;
}

/* --- 25.6 Subject Selection UI (Step 1) --- */
.subject-control-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.subject-display-input {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0b192c;
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.subject-display-input:focus {
    border-color: #2563eb;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.btn-subject-modal {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    height: 48px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#bca_select {
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0b192c;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
}

.btn-ba-modal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.25);
}

.btn-ba-modal:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3e62 0%, #2563eb 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
}

.btn-bsc-modal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #10b981 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.btn-bsc-modal:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #047857 0%, #059669 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
}

/* --- 25.7 Document Upload Table (Step 5) --- */
.doc-table-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.doc-table {
    margin: 0;
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
}

.doc-table thead {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.doc-table thead th {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.doc-table tbody tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.doc-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.doc-table tbody tr:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.doc-table td {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.sn-col {
    width: 50px;
    text-align: center;
}

.sn-badge {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.doc-name-col {
    width: 260px;
}

.doc-title-main {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.doc-type-tag {
    display: inline-block;
}

.remark-col {
    width: 160px;
}

.doc-fixed-val {
    background: #f1f5f9 !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.upload-col {
    min-width: 220px;
}

.doc-input-wrap .doc-file {
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.doc-input-wrap .doc-file:focus {
    border-color: #2563eb;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.doc-format-hint {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.preview-col {
    width: 90px;
    text-align: center;
}

.preview-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1.5px dashed #cbd5e1;
    background: #f8fafc;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.preview-wrapper .doc-preview {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.preview-wrapper .doc-preview:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.preview-remove {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    right: -8px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ef4444;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
    z-index: 10;
}

.preview-remove:hover {
    background: #dc2626;
}

/* Lightbox overlay */
.doc-lightbox-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 99999;
    padding: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    animation: lightboxFadeIn 0.25s ease;
}

@keyframes lightboxFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

.lightbox-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 90vh;
}

.lightbox-content img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 90vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px;
    right: -16px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ef4444;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 36px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* --- 25.8 Wizard Actions Bar --- */
.wizard-actions-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1.5px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.btn-wizard-prev {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #475569;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-wizard-prev:hover {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: #1e293b;
    border-color: #94a3b8;
}

.btn-wizard-next {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 11px 26px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-left: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-wizard-next:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3e62 0%, #2563eb 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.btn-wizard-submit {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #10b981 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-left: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-wizard-submit:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #047857 0%, #059669 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

/* --- 25.9 Institutional Subject & Status Modals --- */
.institutional-popup {
    background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.popup-modal-content {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.popup-header,
.institutional-popup .modal-header,
.institutional-modal .modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 20px 24px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
}

.popup-title-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.popup-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #60a5fa;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.popup-icon-box.science-icon {
    color: #34d399;
}

.popup-heading,
.popup-heading#admissionModalLabel,
.popup-title-group h4,
.modal-header .popup-heading,
.institutional-modal .modal-header h4,
.institutional-popup .modal-header h4 {
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.popup-subtext {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.popup-close-btn,
.popup-header .btn-close {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    filter: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

.popup-close-btn:hover,
.popup-header .btn-close:hover {
    background: #ef4444 !important;
    border-color: #ef4444 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.45) !important;
}

.popup-body {
    padding: 24px;
}

.popup-footer {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 12px;
}

.combination-table-wrap {
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.combination-table {
    margin: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.combination-table th.group-col {
    width: 170px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.combination-table td.sub-col {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.group-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.group-badge.major {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #2563eb;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}

.group-badge.minor {
    background: #faf5ff;
    color: #9333ea;
    border: 1px solid #e9d5ff;
}

.subject-option-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    margin: 0;
}

.subject-option-item:hover {
    border-color: #2563eb;
    background: #eff6ff;
}

.subject-option-item.is-checked {
    background: #eff6ff;
    border-color: #2563eb;
    color: #1d4ed8;
}

.compulsory-tag {
    background: #dbeafe;
    color: #1e40af;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-left: 6px;
}

.minor-options-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-save-combination {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #10b981 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-save-combination {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #10b981 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-save-combination:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #047857 0%, #059669 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.btn-reset-combination {
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: #ef4444;
    border: 1.5px solid #fecaca;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-reset-combination:hover {
    background: #fef2f2;
    color: #dc2626;
    border-color: #f87171;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-modal-close {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #475569;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-modal-close:hover {
    background: #fee2e2;
    color: #dc2626;
    border-color: #fca5a5;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.15);
}

/* Status Search Card in Modal */
.status-search-card {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 20px;
}

.input-icon-group {
    position: relative;
}

.input-icon-group .field-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.input-icon-group input {
    padding-left: 40px !important;
}

.btn-check-now {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 9px 22px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-check-now:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #1e40af 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
}

/* Anti-ragging popup box */
#antiraggingPopup {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 99999;
    padding: 15px;
}

.antiragging-box {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 600px;
    width: 100%;
}

.antiragging-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    right: -12px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: #ef4444;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 36px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.antiragging-close-btn:hover {
    background: #b91c1c;
}

/* Terms and Conditions Accordion (Step 1 Only) */
.admission-terms-accordion {
    margin-top: 24px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.admission-terms-accordion .card {
    border: none;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.admission-terms-accordion .card-header {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.admission-terms-accordion .card-header:hover {
    background: #eff6ff;
}

.admission-terms-accordion .card-title {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.admission-terms-accordion .accordion-toggle-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.admission-terms-accordion .accordion-toggle-btn:focus {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.admission-terms-accordion .terms-title-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #0b192c;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.admission-terms-accordion .terms-shield-icon {
    color: #2563eb;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.admission-terms-accordion .terms-chevron {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.admission-terms-accordion .accordion-toggle-btn:not(.collapsed) .terms-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: #2563eb;
}

.admission-terms-accordion .card-body {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #334155;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.admission-terms-accordion .card-body p {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.admission-terms-accordion .card-body ol,
.admission-terms-accordion .card-body ul {
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.admission-terms-accordion .card-body li {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* --- 25.10 Responsive Media Queries --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .admission-guidelines-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .admission-stepper-wrap {
        padding: 16px 10px 14px;
        background: #ffffff;
        position: relative;
    }
    .admission-steps {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: flex-start;
        position: relative;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .admission-steps::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 18px;
        left: 24px;
        right: 24px;
        height: 2px;
        background: #e2e8f0;
        z-index: 1;
    }
    .admission-steps .step {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 0;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0 2px;
        background: transparent !important;
        border: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border-radius: 0;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }
    .admission-steps .step-icon {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: #ffffff;
        border: 2px solid #cbd5e1;
        color: #64748b;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 13px;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
        transition: all 0.25s ease;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
        position: relative;
    }
    .admission-steps .step-num-badge {
        display: none;
    }
    .admission-steps .step.active .step-icon {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af, #2563eb);
        border-color: #2563eb;
        color: #ffffff;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18), 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
        transform: scale(1.08);
    }
    .admission-steps .step.complete .step-icon {
        background: #10b981;
        border-color: #10b981;
        color: #ffffff;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    }
    .admission-steps .step-info {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .admission-steps .step-title {
        font-size: 10.5px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #64748b;
        white-space: nowrap;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-overflow: ellipsis;
        display: block;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .admission-steps .step.active .step-title {
        color: #1e40af;
        font-weight: 800;
    }
    .admission-steps .step.complete .step-title {
        color: #059669;
    }
    .admission-steps .step-hi {
        display: none;
    }
    .portal-card-header {
        padding: 18px 20px;
    }
    .portal-card-body {
        padding: 20px 18px;
    }
    .btn-admission-status-top {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .doc-table thead {
        display: none;
    }
    .doc-table tbody tr {
        display: block;
        padding: 14px 12px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
        border-radius: 12px;
        background: #ffffff;
    }
    .doc-table td {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding: 6px 0;
        width: 100% !important;
        border: none;
    }
    .doc-table td::before {
        content: attr(data-label);
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 12px;
        color: #64748b;
    }
    .preview-col {
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }
    .combination-table th.group-col {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    }
    .combination-table td.sub-col {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .admission-helpline-bar {
        padding: 16px 14px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }
    .helpline-bar-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .helpline-badge {
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 7px 14px;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    .helpline-text {
        font-size: 13px;
        text-align: left;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .helpline-contacts {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 8px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .helpline-chip {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 9px 12px;
        font-size: 13px;
        white-space: normal;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .helpline-time {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 12px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .guidelines-accordion-header {
        padding: 12px 14px;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .guidelines-header-left {
        width: 100%;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .guidelines-badge-icon {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 16px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
    .guidelines-main-title {
        font-size: 13.5px;
    }
    .guidelines-hi-sub {
        font-size: 11px;
    }
    .guidelines-header-right {
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .btn-digilocker-pill {
        flex: 1;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 8px 10px;
        font-size: 11.5px;
    }
    .btn-guidelines-toggle {
        flex: 1;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 8px 10px;
        font-size: 11.5px;
    }
    .guidelines-collapse-body {
        padding: 14px 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .wizard-actions-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .btn-wizard-prev, .btn-wizard-next, .btn-wizard-submit {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .popup-footer {
        padding: 14px 18px;
        gap: 10px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .popup-footer .btn {
        flex: 1;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 10px 14px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   26. STUDY MATERIAL & E-LEARNING REPOSITORY PORTAL
   ========================================================================== */
.study-portal-wrapper {
    background: #f8fafc;
    min-height: 80vh;
}

/* Category Quick Filter Pills */
.study-categories-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 6px 2px 14px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.study-cat-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    white-space: nowrap;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.study-cat-pill i {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #2563eb;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.study-cat-pill:hover {
    border-color: #2563eb;
    color: #1e40af;
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.study-cat-pill.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%);
    border-color: #0b192c;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.22);
}

.study-cat-pill.active i {
    color: #f59e0b;
}

/* Filter Card */
.study-filter-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative;
}

.study-filter-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.study-filter-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b192c;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0;
}

.study-filter-title i {
    color: #2563eb;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.btn-reset-filters {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-reset-filters:hover {
    background: #fee2e2;
    border-color: #fca5a5;
    color: #b91c1c;
}

.filter-input-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.filter-input-label i {
    color: #2563eb;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.study-custom-select {
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0f172a;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.study-custom-select:focus {
    border-color: #2563eb;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
    outline: none;
}

/* Highlights Features Bar */
.study-highlights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.study-highlight-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.study-highlight-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.highlight-icon-circle {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.highlight-icon-circle.pdf-icon { background: #fee2e2; color: #dc2626; }
.highlight-icon-circle.history-icon { background: #fef3c7; color: #d97706; }
.highlight-icon-circle.syllabus-icon { background: #ede9fe; color: #7c3aed; }
.highlight-icon-circle.free-icon { background: #ecfdf5; color: #059669; }

.highlight-text-wrap h5 {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 0 0 2px 0;
}

.highlight-text-wrap span {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Results Toolbar & Card */
.study-results-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.study-toolbar-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.study-search-wrap {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 260px;
}

.study-search-input {
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    padding-left: 42px;
    padding-right: 36px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    width: 100%;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.study-search-input:focus {
    border-color: #2563eb;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
    outline: none;
}

.study-search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 15px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.study-search-clear {
    position: absolute;
    right: 12px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: none;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #64748b;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.study-results-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.results-count-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #eff6ff;
    border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
    color: #1e40af;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Modern Data Table */
.study-table-container {
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.study-data-table {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    border-collapse: collapse;
}

.study-data-table thead th {
    background: #0b192c;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border: none;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.study-data-table tbody tr {
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.study-data-table tbody tr:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.study-data-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.study-data-table tbody td {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #334155;
    border: none;
}

.doc-sr-badge {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #475569;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.doc-title-cell {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.doc-format-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #fee2e2;
    color: #dc2626;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.doc-name-text {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    display: block;
}

.doc-meta-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-top: 2px;
    display: block;
}

/* Category Badges */
.badge-study-type {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.type-syllabus { background: #ede9fe; color: #6d28d9; border: 1px solid #ddd6fe; }
.type-oldpaper { background: #fef3c7; color: #b45309; border: 1px solid #fde68a; }
.type-yearlypaper { background: #ffedd5; color: #c2410c; border: 1px solid #fed7aa; }
.type-midterm { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0f766e; border: 1px solid #99f6e4; }
.type-notes { background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; }
.type-practical { background: #ffe4e6; color: #be123c; border: 1px solid #fecdd3; }
.type-ebook { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0369a1; border: 1px solid #bae6fd; }
.type-default { background: #f1f5f9; color: #475569; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; }

.badge-course-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-study-download {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.18);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-study-download:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3e62 0%, #2563eb 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.28);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Mobile Study Cards (shown <= 768px) */
.study-cards-mobile {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.study-mobile-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.study-m-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.study-m-card-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

.study-m-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.study-m-download-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 14px;
}

/* Pagination Bar */
.study-pagination-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.study-page-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.study-page-item:hover {
    background: #eff6ff;
    border-color: #2563eb;
    color: #1e40af;
}

.study-page-item.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3e62 100%);
    border-color: #0b192c;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2);
}

.study-page-item.disabled {
    opacity: 0.45;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Empty & Loading States */
.study-empty-box {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 45px 20px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1.5px dashed #cbd5e1;
}

.study-empty-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #2563eb;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.study-empty-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.study-empty-sub {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Skeleton Loading */
.study-skeleton-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.skeleton-shimmer {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f1f5f9 25%, #e2e8f0 50%, #f1f5f9 75%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmer 1.5s infinite;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .study-highlights-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .study-filter-box,
    .study-results-card {
        padding: 18px 16px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }
    .study-highlights-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .study-highlight-item {
        padding: 10px 12px;
    }
    .highlight-icon-circle {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 15px;
    }
    .highlight-text-wrap h5 {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    .highlight-text-wrap span {
        font-size: 10px;
    }
    .study-table-container {
        display: none;
    }
    .study-cards-mobile {
        display: flex;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .study-highlights-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .study-toolbar-wrap {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 30: MASTER SITE-WIDE PREMIUM ANIMATION SUITE
   GPU-Accelerated Smooth Keyframes, Card Elevations, Shimmers & Scroll Reveals
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   30.1 Core GPU-Accelerated Keyframe Definitions
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes premiumFadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate3d(0, 24px, 0);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes premiumFadeDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate3d(0, -20px, 0);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes premiumFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes premiumScaleUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale3d(0.95, 0.95, 1);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1);
    }
}

@keyframes premiumSlideLeft {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate3d(-30px, 0, 0);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes premiumSlideRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate3d(30px, 0, 0);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes badgeSoftFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
}

@keyframes pulseGlowGold {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 189, 46, 0.4);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(255, 189, 46, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes pulseGlowEmerald {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
}

@keyframes btnSheenSweep {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }
    100% {
        left: 200%;
    }
}

@keyframes subtleIconBounce {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-3px); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   30.2 Scroll Reveal & Stagger Animation Utility Classes
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 22px, 0);
    transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-visible {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) !important;
}

.reveal-scale {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale3d(0.94, 0.94, 1);
    transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-scale.is-visible {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1) !important;
}

/* Staggered Delay Helpers */
.delay-100 { transition-delay: 0.1s !important; }
.delay-200 { transition-delay: 0.2s !important; }
.delay-300 { transition-delay: 0.3s !important; }
.delay-400 { transition-delay: 0.4s !important; }
.delay-500 { transition-delay: 0.5s !important; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   30.3 Hero Banner Floating Badges & Title Stagger
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-hero-pill,
.faculty-hero-pill,
.events-hero-badge,
.admission-hero-badge,
.page-hero-pill,
.hero-tag-item {
    animation: badgeSoftFloat 3.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

.page-hero-title,
.events-hero-title,
.faculty-hero-title {
    animation: premiumFadeUp 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both !important;
}

.contact-hero-lead,
.faculty-hero-lead,
.events-hero-desc {
    animation: premiumFadeUp 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.12s both !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   30.4 Site-Wide Card Elevation & Hover Transitions
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faculty-card-modern,
.contact-kpi-card,
.contact-form-card,
.contact-identity-card,
.contact-admission-cta,
.map-card-wrapper,
.notice-item,
.event-card-modern,
.course-card-modern,
.courses-item-card,
.news-card-modern,
.gallery-item,
.stat-box,
.stats-counter-card,
.academic-highlight-card,
.highlight-item-card,
.fees-schedule-card,
.admission-wizard-card,
.campus-facility-card,
.testimonial-card,
.quick-action-card,
.info-card-modern {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.faculty-card-modern:hover,
.contact-kpi-card:hover,
.event-card-modern:hover,
.course-card-modern:hover,
.courses-item-card:hover,
.news-card-modern:hover,
.gallery-item:hover,
.stat-box:hover,
.stats-counter-card:hover,
.highlight-item-card:hover,
.campus-facility-card:hover,
.quick-action-card:hover {
    transform: translate3d(0, -5px, 0) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.04) !important;
}

/* Image Subtle Zoom inside Cards on Hover */
.faculty-card-modern .faculty-img,
.event-card-modern img,
.news-card-modern img,
.gallery-item img,
.course-card-modern img,
.courses-item-card img {
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.45s ease !important;
}

.faculty-card-modern:hover .faculty-img,
.event-card-modern:hover img,
.news-card-modern:hover img,
.gallery-item:hover img,
.course-card-modern:hover img,
.courses-item-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   30.5 Action Button Shimmer / Ripple Glow Effects
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn-contact-submit,
.btn-academic-cta,
.btn-admission-pill,
.btn-wa-direct,
.btn-admission-action,
.btn-open-gmaps,
.btn-theme-primary,
.btn-theme-secondary,
.btn-submit-app {
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.btn-contact-submit::after,
.btn-academic-cta::after,
.btn-admission-pill::after,
.btn-wa-direct::after,
.btn-admission-action::after,
.btn-theme-primary::after {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: -100% !important;
    width: 60% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent) !important;
    transform: skewX(-20deg) !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
}

.btn-contact-submit:hover::after,
.btn-academic-cta:hover::after,
.btn-admission-pill:hover::after,
.btn-wa-direct:hover::after,
.btn-admission-action:hover::after,
.btn-theme-primary:hover::after {
    animation: btnSheenSweep 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards !important;
}

/* Icon Nudge on Button Hover */
.btn-contact-submit:hover i,
.btn-academic-cta:hover i,
.btn-admission-pill:hover i,
.btn-admission-action:hover i,
.kpi-link:hover i,
.dept-phone-link:hover i {
    animation: subtleIconBounce 0.6s ease infinite alternate !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   30.6 Interactive Tabs, Accordions & Filter Buttons
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faculty-filter-btn,
.nav-pills .nav-link,
.nav-tabs .nav-link,
.gallery-filter-btn {
    transition: all 0.24s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.faculty-filter-btn:hover,
.nav-pills .nav-link:hover,
.nav-tabs .nav-link:hover,
.gallery-filter-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   30.7 Reduced Motion Accessibility Compliance
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   30.8 Unified Canvas Background (#f6f5f8) & Card Surface Elevation
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
body {
    background-color: #f6f5f8 !important;
}

.main-container,
.page-modern-container,
.contact-main-wrapper,
.about-main-section,
.about-pillars-section,
.about-services-section,
.events-page-section,
.event-view-section,
.news-page-section,
.news-view-section,
.faq-page-section,
.admission-workspace,
.teachers-page-bg,
.gallery-page-bg,
.gallery-view-page-bg,
.page-modern-breadcrumb,
.about-breadcrumb,
.events-breadcrumb,
.page-breadcrumb {
    background-color: #f6f5f8 !important;
}

.breadcrumb,
.page-modern-breadcrumb,
.about-breadcrumb,
.events-breadcrumb,
.page-breadcrumb {
    background-color: #f6f5f8 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

.main-container,
.page-modern-container,
.contact-main-wrapper {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}