/* ==========================================================================
   MIBM Pune - Master Design System & Styling (MIT-WPU & PIBM Inspired)
   Progressive Education Society's Modern Institute of Business Management
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Outfit:wght@500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Color Palette - Inspired by MIT-WPU & PIBM */
  --bg-primary: #f8fafc;
  --bg-secondary: #ffffff;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  --border-color: #e2e8f0;
  --border-subtle: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  
  /* MIT-WPU & PIBM Signature Colors */
  --brand-crimson: #990000;          /* MIT-WPU Red / Maroon */
  --brand-crimson-dark: #7a0000;
  --brand-crimson-glow: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.25);
  
  --brand-navy: #002b49;             /* PIBM & MIT-WPU Deep Navy */
  --brand-navy-dark: #001e33;
  --brand-navy-light: #0d3b66;
  
  --brand-accent: #f59e0b;           /* Warm Golden Amber */
  --brand-accent-glow: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  --brand-gold-dark: #b45309;
  --brand-orange: #ea580c;           /* PIBM Action Orange */
  
  --text-primary: #0f172a;
  --text-secondary: #334155;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --text-inverse: #ffffff;
  
  --emerald-success: #10b981;
  --emerald-bg: #ecfdf5;
  --blue-info: #0284c7;
  --blue-bg: #f0f9ff;
  --rose-danger: #ef4444;
  --rose-bg: #fef2f2;
  --purple-accent: #7c3aed;
  
  /* Typography - Montserrat for Headings (MIT-WPU & PIBM), Plus Jakarta Sans for Body */
  --font-heading: 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  
  /* Radii & Shadows */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 22px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 8px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(0, 43, 73, 0.12), 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(0, 43, 73, 0.06);
  --shadow-xl: 0 22px 42px -6px rgba(0, 43, 73, 0.16), 0 8px 18px -6px rgba(0, 43, 73, 0.08);
  --shadow-crimson: 0 8px 25px -3px rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.35);

  --transition-fast: 0.18s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  
  --navbar-height: 82px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg-primary: #060d17;
  --bg-secondary: #0b1524;
  --bg-card: #0f1c30;
  --bg-glass: rgba(15, 28, 48, 0.88);
  --border-color: #1a2d48;
  --border-subtle: rgba(26, 45, 72, 0.6);
  
  --brand-crimson: #e11d48;
  --brand-crimson-dark: #be123c;
  --brand-navy: #002b49;
  --brand-accent: #fbbf24;
  --brand-accent-glow: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.2);
  --brand-orange: #f97316;
  
  --text-primary: #f8fafc;
  --text-secondary: #cbd5e1;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --text-inverse: #0f172a;
  
  --emerald-bg: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  --blue-bg: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
  --rose-bg: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base & Reset
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), color var(--transition-normal);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  outline: none;
  border: none;
}

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

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--brand-crimson);
}

/* Selection */
::selection {
  background: var(--brand-crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Utility Classes & Layout Helpers
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.text-gradient-crimson {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #990000 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.text-gradient-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 50%, #d97706 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.badge-crimson {
  background: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.12);
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
  border: 1px solid rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.badge-gold {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.badge-blue {
  background: var(--blue-bg);
  color: var(--blue-info);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
}

.badge-emerald {
  background: var(--emerald-bg);
  color: var(--emerald-success);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* MIT-WPU & PIBM Style Crimson CTA */
.btn-crimson {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #990000 0%, #b91c1c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.btn-crimson:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b91c1c 0%, #7a0000 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-navy {
  background: var(--brand-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--brand-navy-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
  background: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.glass-card {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.glass-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Section Header */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.75rem;
}
.section-header .section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.section-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.section-header p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Institutional Header (PES Logo & Official Credentials)
   ========================================================================== */
.institutional-header {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}
.inst-header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.inst-brand-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(0.65rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  text-decoration: none;
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.inst-logo-img {
  width: clamp(48px, 10vw, 70px);
  height: clamp(48px, 10vw, 70px);
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.2));
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.inst-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  min-width: 0;
}
.inst-society-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(0.625rem, 1.8vw, 0.825rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.inst-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 3.2vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 1px 0;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .inst-main-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.inst-sub-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.6rem, 1.7vw, 0.8rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.inst-badges-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.inst-affiliations-cluster {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
.inst-affiliations-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.685rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.inst-affiliations-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.affil-logo-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 3px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.affil-logo-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.affil-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .inst-affiliations-cluster {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */

.top-ticker {
  background: #001e33;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--brand-crimson);
}
.ticker-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-badge {
  background: var(--brand-crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.ticker-text {
  animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
  display: inline-block;
}
@keyframes marquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(30%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

.top-contact-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}
.top-contact-links a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* Main Navbar */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  height: var(--navbar-height);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.navbar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.navbar-brand-mobile-indicator {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .navbar-brand-mobile-indicator {
  color: #ffffff;
}


.brand-logo-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}
.brand-emblem {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #990000 0%, #002b49 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .brand-name {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active, .nav-item:hover > .nav-link {
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
  background: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav-item:hover > .nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Menu Box */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 250px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--brand-crimson);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 30, 51, 0.18);
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 1100;
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-item a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.dropdown-item a:hover {
  background: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.06);
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}
.dropdown-item a i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
  width: 14px;
}

/* Sub-header inside dropdown if needed */
.dropdown-header {
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}


.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.theme-toggle-btn, .search-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.theme-toggle-btn:hover, .search-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-menu-toggle:hover, .mobile-menu-toggle:active {
  background: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .navbar-brand-mobile-indicator {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   MIT-WPU & PIBM Style Dynamic Home Page Slider
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 640px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #001e33;
}

.hero-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 640px;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out, visibility 0.8s ease-in-out;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Slide Background with Ken Burns zoom effect & Video support */
.slide-bg-img, .slide-bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 7s ease-out;
}
.hero-slide.active .slide-bg-img, .hero-slide.active .slide-bg-video {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}


.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 30, 51, 0.94) 0%, rgba(0, 43, 73, 0.85) 50%, rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.5) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.slide-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
}

.slide-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.slide-text-box {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.slide-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffcc00;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.slide-title {
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  line-height: 1.12;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.slide-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.slide-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Floating Quick Application Inquiry Box (PIBM / MIT-WPU Style) */
.hero-inquiry-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-crimson);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .hero-inquiry-box {
  background: rgba(15, 28, 48, 0.95);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.hero-inquiry-box h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .hero-inquiry-box h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.hero-inquiry-box p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Slider Controls & Indicators */
.slider-nav-arrows {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 40px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.slider-arrow-btn {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.slider-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-crimson);
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.slider-dots-container {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 40px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.slider-dot {
  width: 32px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.slider-dot.active {
  width: 54px;
  background: #ffcc00;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Quick Access Banner (DTE & Approvals)
   ========================================================================== */
.credentials-banner {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
}
.credentials-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.cred-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.cred-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}
.cred-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.cred-text p {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Course Explorer Section
   ========================================================================== */
.course-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.course-tab-btn {
  padding: 0.85rem 2.25rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.course-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--brand-crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.spec-selector-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.spec-chip {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.spec-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
}
.spec-chip.active {
  background: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-crimson);
}

.course-detail-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.curriculum-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.accordion-header {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  user-select: none;
}
.accordion-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  display: none;
}
.accordion-item.open .accordion-body {
  display: block;
}
.subject-tag-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.subject-tag {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Eligibility Calculator Box */
.eligibility-calc-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-crimson);
}
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--brand-crimson-glow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Admission Portal & Tracker
   ========================================================================== */
.admission-stepper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.step-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  z-index: 1;
}
.step-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.step-node.active .step-circle {
  background: var(--brand-crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--brand-crimson-glow);
}
.step-node.completed .step-circle {
  background: var(--emerald-success);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--emerald-success);
}
.step-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.step-node.active .step-label {
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
}

.portal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Status Timeline */
.status-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
}
.status-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 6px;
  top: 8px;
  bottom: 8px;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--border-color);
}
.timeline-event {
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -1.75rem;
  top: 4px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border-color);
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-card);
}
.timeline-event.completed .timeline-dot {
  background: var(--emerald-success);
}
.timeline-event.current .timeline-dot {
  background: var(--brand-crimson);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--brand-crimson-glow);
}

/* Fee Calculator */
.fee-calc-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-navy);
}
.fee-result-card {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px dashed var(--brand-crimson);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Placements & Corporate Relations
   ========================================================================== */
.recruiter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}
.recruiter-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.recruiter-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.recruiter-logo-box {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.placement-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.custom-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}
.custom-table th {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.custom-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}
.custom-table tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Campus Life & Event Gallery
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.gallery-filter-btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.gallery-filter-btn.active, .gallery-filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-crimson);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.gallery-thumb {
  height: 220px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.gallery-overlay {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
}
.gallery-overlay h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.gallery-overlay p {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Grievance Redressal & Student Welfare Cell
   ========================================================================== */
.grievance-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.grievance-type-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--brand-crimson);
}
.grievance-type-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.grievance-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--rose-bg);
  color: var(--rose-danger);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Faculty Directory
   ========================================================================== */
.faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.faculty-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--brand-navy);
}
.faculty-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.faculty-avatar {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  border: 3px solid var(--brand-crimson);
}
.faculty-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.faculty-desig {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.faculty-qual {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mandatory Disclosures & IQAC
   ========================================================================== */
.disclosures-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.disclosure-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.disclosure-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-crimson);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}
.doc-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.doc-meta {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: #001e33;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--brand-crimson);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--brand-crimson);
}
.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.footer-links a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-left: 4px;
}
.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modal Dialogs & Lightbox
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.modal-backdrop.open {
  display: flex;
}
.modal-dialog {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  animation: modalPop 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
@keyframes modalPop {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.92) translateY(15px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}
.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Dedicated Mobile Navigation Drawer (Bulletproof & Touch Friendly)

   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: rgba(0, 30, 51, 0.75) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
  z-index: 999998 !important;
  display: none !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}
.mobile-nav-backdrop.open {
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: min(340px, 88vw) !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
  background: var(--bg-card) !important;
  box-shadow: 5px 0 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  transform: translateX(-100%) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color) !important;
}
.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0) !important;
}

.mobile-drawer-link {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.85rem !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  border: 1px solid transparent !important;
}
.mobile-drawer-link:hover, .mobile-drawer-link:active {
  background: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  color: var(--brand-crimson) !important;
  border-color: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}
.mobile-drawer-link i {
  width: 22px !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  color: var(--brand-crimson) !important;
}


.audit-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -480px;
  width: 460px;
  max-width: 90vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  z-index: 2100;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.audit-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.audit-drawer-header {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}
.audit-drawer-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex: 1;
}

.audit-metric-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.metric-box {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.metric-ring {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid var(--emerald-success);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--emerald-success);
  margin: 0 auto 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Toast Notifications */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 2500;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.toast-msg {
  background: var(--brand-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-crimson);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  animation: slideInLeft 0.3s ease;
}
@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* High Contrast Mode for WCAG AAA Accessibility */
body.high-contrast-mode {
  --bg-primary: #000000 !important;
  --bg-secondary: #000000 !important;
  --bg-card: #000000 !important;
  --bg-glass: #000000 !important;
  --text-primary: #ffffff !important;
  --text-secondary: #ffff00 !important;
  --text-muted: #00ffff !important;
  --border-color: #ffffff !important;
  --border-subtle: #ffffff !important;
  --brand-crimson: #ff0000 !important;
  --brand-accent: #ffff00 !important;
}
body.high-contrast-mode .glass-card,
body.high-contrast-mode .recruiter-card,
body.high-contrast-mode .faculty-card,
body.high-contrast-mode .fee-calc-box,
body.high-contrast-mode .disclosure-card {
  border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints & Mobile Adaptability
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .navbar-brand-mobile-indicator {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .slide-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .hero-slider-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .hero-slider-wrapper {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 700px;
  }
  .slide-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }
  .course-detail-layout, .portal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .inst-affiliations-cluster {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-contact-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .institutional-header {
    padding: 0.65rem 0;
  }
  .inst-brand-wrapper {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .inst-logo-img {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }
  .inst-society-title {
    font-size: 0.725rem;
  }
  .inst-main-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .inst-sub-title {
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .hero-slider-section {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-slider-wrapper {
    min-height: 620px;
    height: auto;
  }
  .slide-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .slide-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .slide-btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .slide-btn-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-inquiry-box {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
  .inst-logo-img {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .inst-society-title {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .inst-main-title {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
  }
  .inst-sub-title {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  .section-padding {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Gold Button & Luxury Accents
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  color: #001e33;
  font-weight: 800;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Action Buttons (Elevated Above Footer Text)
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-action-container {
  display: contents !important;
}

.floating-btn-whatsapp {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 72px !important; /* Elevated to clear footer copyright text */
  right: 24px !important;
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.65rem !important;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45) !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}
.floating-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
.floating-btn-whatsapp i {
  font-size: 1.35rem !important;
}

.floating-btn-brochure {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 128px !important; /* Positioned above WhatsApp with zero overlap */
  right: 24px !important;
  z-index: 999998 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.65rem !important;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #990000 0%, #001e33 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.7) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}
.floating-btn-brochure:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
.floating-btn-brochure i {
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  color: #f59e0b !important;
}

.floating-pulse-badge {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -6px !important;
  right: -6px !important;
  background: #10b981 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.625rem !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  padding: 2px 7px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.25) !important;
  animation: pulseBadge 2s infinite !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

@keyframes pulseBadge {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .floating-btn-whatsapp {
    bottom: 65px !important; /* Elevated on mobile viewports */
    right: 16px !important;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.15rem !important;
    font-size: 0.825rem !important;
  }
  .floating-btn-brochure {
    bottom: 118px !important; /* Elevated above WhatsApp on mobile */
    right: 16px !important;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.15rem !important;
    font-size: 0.825rem !important;
  }
}





/* ==========================================================================
   Admin Dashboard Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.admin-layout {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.admin-sidebar {
  width: 280px;
  background: #001e33;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.admin-sidebar-nav {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.admin-nav-item button {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: #94a3b8;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.admin-nav-item button:hover, .admin-nav-item button.active {
  background: rgba(153, 0, 0, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-crimson);
}

.admin-nav-item button i {
  width: 18px;
  color: var(--brand-crimson);
}
.admin-nav-item button.active i {
  color: var(--brand-accent);
}

.admin-main {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.admin-header-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.admin-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.admin-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.admin-table th, .admin-table td {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.admin-table th {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.admin-action-btn {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.admin-btn-edit {
  background: rgba(0, 43, 73, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-navy);
}
.admin-btn-edit:hover {
  background: var(--brand-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.admin-btn-delete {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
  color: var(--rose-danger);
}
.admin-btn-delete:hover {
  background: var(--rose-danger);
  color: #ffffff;
}