/* ==========================================================================
   KCC-IMS Foundation - Premium Master Stylesheet
   Color Palette: Blue (#0062cc) & Orange (#ff6b00)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --primary: #0062cc; /* Brand Blue */
  --secondary: #ff6b00; /* Brand Orange */
  --primary-rgb: 0, 98, 204;
  --secondary-rgb: 255, 107, 0;
  --primary-dark: #004a99;
  --secondary-dark: #e65a00;
  --accent: var(--secondary);
  --dark: #0f172a;
  --light: #f8fafc;
  --gray: #64748b;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  --shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  --gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #004a99);
  --gradient-orange: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff8c42, var(--secondary));
  --surface: #ffffff;
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: "Outfit", sans-serif;
  color: var(--dark);
  background-color: var(--light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

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

/* Global Section Spacing */
.section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
}

/* Typography
   ========================================================================== */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--dark);
}

h1 {
  font-size: 4rem;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}
h2 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}
h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 98, 204, 0.2);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--light);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Header & Navbar
   ========================================================================== */
.announcement-bar {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.announcement-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}

.announcement-label {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--secondary);
  padding: 4px 15px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 5px 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.ticker-track {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.announcement-ticker {
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-left: 100%;
  animation: ticker 25s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes ticker {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
}

/* Hero Section - Split Dynamic Slider */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding-top: 100px;
}

.hero-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  height: 100%;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6rem;
}

.text-slide-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 550px; /* Adjusted to fit content + buttons */
}

.text-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.text-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Premium Badge */
.hero-content .badge {
  background: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.05);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.1);
}

/* Typewriter Cursor - Underscore Style */
.typewriter-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 25px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  margin-left: 8px;
  vertical-align: bottom;
  margin-bottom: 0.2em; /* Lift slightly off the precise bottom for better weight */
  animation: heartbeat 1s ease-in-out infinite;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

@keyframes heartbeat {
  0% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scaleX(1.1);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 4.2rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  min-height: 2.2em;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.hero-title .typed-text {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    var(--primary) 0%,
    var(--secondary) 100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 550px;
}

.hero-image-side {
  position: relative;
  height: 80%;
  border-radius: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.image-slide-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.img-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  transition: all 1.2s ease-in-out;
}

.img-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.hero-btns {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}

.slide-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 50px;
  left: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.dot {
  width: 35px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.dot.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  width: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero {
    height: auto;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
  }
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .text-slide-wrapper {
    height: 350px;
  }
  .hero-image-side {
    height: 400px;
    display: none;
  } /* Hide image on mobile for better flow */
  .slide-dots {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    bottom: 20px;
  }
}

.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 45px; /* Sits below announcement bar */
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 95%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  height: 70px;
}

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

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  min-width: 250px;
}

.logo img {
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
}

.logo-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-name {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 1000;
}

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

.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: var(--light);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Stats Section - High Readability
   ========================================================================== */
.stats {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.stat-item h2 {
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.stat-item p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Academic Programmes - Bento Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.academic-programmes {
    background: #f8fafc;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.academic-programmes::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 98, 204, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.academic-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.academic-title h2 {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.academic-title h2 span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Course Categories Layout */
.courses-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 80px;
}

.course-category {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.course-category.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 350px;
}

.course-category.reverse .category-info {
    order: 2;
    text-align: right;
}

.course-category.reverse .degree-grid {
    order: 1;
}

.category-info .cat-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
}

.course-category.reverse .cat-icon {
    margin-left: auto;
}

.category-info h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.category-info p {
    color: var(--gray);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Degree Grid */
.degree-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.degree-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.degree-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 98, 204, 0.08);
}

.degree-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--light);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.degree-card:hover .degree-icon {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
}

.degree-details h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-top: 0;
}

.degree-details span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.degree-arrow {
    margin-left: auto;
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.degree-card:hover .degree-arrow {
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    color: white;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .course-category, .course-category.reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .category-info, .course-category.reverse .category-info {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cat-icon, .course-category.reverse .cat-icon {
        margin: 0 auto 20px;
    }
    
    .course-category.reverse .category-info { order: 0; }
    .course-category.reverse .degree-grid { order: 1; }
}

/* Admission Process - Journey Style
   ========================================================================== */
/* Admission Process - Future Console
   ========================================================================== */
.admission-cta {
    background: #020617; /* Slate 950 */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: white;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.admission-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 98, 204, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.admission-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Left: Narrative & Actions */
.admission-content .glass-badge {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    color: #60a5fa;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.future-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.future-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.action-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.action-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
}

.action-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.action-card.primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #004a99);
    grid-column: span 2;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    border: none;
}

.action-card.primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 98, 204, 0.4);
}

.action-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: white;
}

.action-text {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.action-text .label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    color: white;
}

.action-text .value {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
}

.action-card.secondary .action-text .label { color: #94a3b8; }
.action-card.secondary .action-text .value { color: white; }

.action-arrow {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: white;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.action-card:hover .action-arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Right: Steps Timeline */
.admission-steps {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.future-step {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.step-marker {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    left: 20px;
    z-index: -1;
}

.step-card {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.6); /* Slate 800 glass */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.step-card:hover {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.9);
    border-color: #60a5fa;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.step-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #334155, #1e293b);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.step-card:hover .step-icon {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-color: transparent;
}

.step-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: white;
}

.step-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.step-connector {
    flex: 0 0 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    margin-top: 50px; /* Align with approx visual center of first card */
    position: relative;
    top: 50px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .admission-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
    .admission-steps { flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; }
    .step-connector { display: none; }
    .future-step { margin-top: 0 !important; }
}
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.step-num {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  min-width: 60px;
  background: #1e293b;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 98, 204, 0.3);
}

.step-content h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 5px 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.step-content p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.admission-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.admission-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  height: 75px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-blue {
  background: var(--primary);
}
.btn-orange {
  background: var(--secondary);
}

.admission-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

/* Why Us Section */
.why-us-v2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.why-card-v2 {
  background: white;
  padding: 35px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card-v2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.why-card-v2 i {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}

/* SkillKart Edge
   ========================================================================== */
.skillkart-section {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: white;
}

.skillkart-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.skill-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.skill-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.skill-item i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.skill-item h5 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Noticeboard
   ========================================================================== */
.notice-section {
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.notice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.notice-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.notice-box:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.notice-box h3 {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.notice-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.notice-item:hover {
  background: #f8fbff;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.notice-date {
  min-width: 75px;
  height: 75px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.notice-date span:first-child {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.notice-date span:last-child {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.notice-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.notice-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Partners
   ========================================================================== */
/* Partners - Marquee Style */
.partner-logos {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: white;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.partner-logos::before,
.partner-logos::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 200px;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.partner-logos::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, white, transparent);
}

.partner-logos::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, white, transparent);
}

.logo-marquee {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
}

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

.logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  padding: 0 30px;
}

.logo-item img,
.logo-item i {
  max-height: 70px;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.logo-item img:hover,
.logo-item i:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

@keyframes marquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 100px 0 30px;
}

.footer-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.social-links a {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 98, 204, 0.3);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Bottom CTA Section */
.final-cta {
  background: var(--gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.final-cta h2 {
  color: white;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.final-cta p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.final-cta .btn-white {
  background: white;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.final-cta .btn-trans {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Mobile Menu Hidden by Default */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background: white;
  z-index: 2000;
  padding: 100px 40px;
}

.mobile-menu.active {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}

.mobile-nav-links li a {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-menu-btn span {
  width: 30px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* About Page - Premium Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero {
  height: 60vh;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7)),
    url("../images/about_hero.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  margin-top: 80px; /* Account for navbar */
}

.about-hero .container {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.about-hero h1 {
  color: white;
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-hero p {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.v-m-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: #fdfdfd;
}

.v-m-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.vision-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 60px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.vision-card .badge {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vision-card h2 {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.mission-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 25px;
}

.mission-item {
  padding: 24px 30px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mission-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(15px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 98, 204, 0.08);
}

.mission-item i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.mission-item h4 {
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Leadership Grid */
.team-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: #fbfcfe;
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 80px;
}

.team-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-15px);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 98, 204, 0.1);
}

.team-img {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 28px; /* Squircle style */
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-card:hover .team-img {
  border-color: rgba(0, 98, 204, 0.1);
  background: white;
}

.team-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.team-info p {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* Founder Corners */
.founder-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: #fdfdfd;
}

.founder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.quote-card {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 80px 70px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: white;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quote-card::before {
  content: "\f10d";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.quote-card h3 {
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.quote-card p {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.quote-author {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 30px;
}

.quote-author h5 {
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.quote-author span {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Program Pages - Elite Framework
   ========================================================================== */
.program-hero {
  height: 50vh;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 80px;
}

.program-hero.bca {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.7), rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.7)),
    url("../images/bca_hero.png");
}
.program-hero.bba {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.7), rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.7)),
    url("../images/academic_bg.png");
}
.program-hero.mba {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.7), rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.7)),
    url("../images/mba.png");
}
.program-hero.mca {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.7), rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.7)),
    url("../images/bca_hero.png");
} /* Reusing BCA hero for MCA as they are related */
.program-hero.pgdca {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.7), rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.7)),
    url("../images/academic_bg.png");
}
.program-hero.mba-ex {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.7), rgba(0, 31, 63, 0.7)),
    url("../images/mba.png");
}

.program-hero h1 {
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.program-hero p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.academic-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 60px;
}

.program-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 60px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.program-card h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* Syllabus Table */
.syllabus-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.syllabus-table th {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 15px 25px;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.syllabus-table td {
  padding: 25px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.syllabus-table td:first-child {
  border-left: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 16px 0 0 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  width: 180px;
}

.syllabus-table td:last-child {
  border-right: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Program Sidebar */
.program-sidebar-box {
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
}

.quick-facts-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 50px 40px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.quick-facts-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.fact-list {
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.fact-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
}

.fact-item:last-child {
  border: none;
}

.fact-item strong {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.fact-item span {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
}

/* Feature Grid */
.feature-bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.feature-item {
  padding: 30px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-item:hover {
  background: white;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 98, 204, 0.05);
}

.feature-item i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: block;
}

.feature-item h5 {
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Responsive Queries
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .academic-grid,
  .stats-grid,
  .footer-container,
  .academic-layout,
  .feature-bento {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .hero {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .program-hero {
    height: auto;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
  }
  .academic-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links,
  .nav-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: flex;
  }
  .academic-grid,
  .stats-grid,
  .notice-grid,
  .skillkart-grid,
  .feature-bento {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
}

/* Forms & Inputs - Modern Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.form-group {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 25px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 2px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-control:focus {
  background: white;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 98, 204, 0.1);
  outline: none;
}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 400;
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: none;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-left: 10px;
}

/* Document Checklist */
.doc-checklist {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 15px;
}

.doc-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.doc-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.doc-item i {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.doc-item span {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray);
}

/* Scholarship Card */
.scholarship-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.scholarship-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.scholarship-card h3 {
  color: white !important; /* Override global dark color */
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}
/* ==========================================================================

   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES

   ========================================================================== */



/* Tablet & Smaller Laptops (max-width: 1024px) */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    /* Navigation */

    .nav-links {

        display: none;

    }



    .mobile-menu-btn {

        display: flex; /* Show hamburger */

    }



    .navbar {

        width: 90%;

        top: 20px;

        padding: 0 1.5rem;

    }



    /* Hero */

    .hero-title {

        font-size: 3rem;

    }



    .hero-subtitle {

        font-size: 1rem;

        margin-left: auto;

        margin-right: auto;

    }



    /* Grids to Single Column or optimized */

    .admission-layout,

    .skillkart-grid,

    .v-m-grid {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 50px;

        text-align: center;

    }



    .admission-steps {

        flex-direction: column;

        gap: 40px;

        margin-top: 40px;

    }



    .step-connector {

        display: none;

    }



    .about-hero h1 {

        font-size: 3.5rem;

    }

}



/* Mobile Devices (max-width: 768px) */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Global Section Settings */

    .section {

        padding: 60px 0;

    }



    .container {

        padding: 0 1.5rem;

    }



    /* Typography */

    h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }

    h2 { font-size: 2rem; }

    h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }



    .hero-title {

        font-size: 2.5rem;

    }



    .hero {

        padding-top: 150px; /* Space for navbar */

        height: auto;

        min-height: 100vh;

    }



    /* Stats Grid */

    .stats-grid {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stack vertically */

        gap: 40px;

    }



    .stat-item h2 {

        font-size: 3rem;

    }



    /* Footer */

    .footer-container {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 40px;

        text-align: center;

    }



    .social-links {

        justify-content: center;

    }



    /* Notice Board */

    .notice-grid {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    }

    

    .notice-box {

        padding: 30px 20px;

    }



    /* About Page */

    .about-hero {

        height: 50vh;

    }

    

    .about-hero h1 {

        font-size: 2.5rem;

    }



    .vision-card {

        padding: 30px;

    }



    .vision-card h2 {

        font-size: 2rem;

        flex-direction: column;

    }



    /* Navbar Mobile Fixes */

    .navbar .logo img {

        height: 40px;

    }

    

    .logo-name {

        font-size: 1.2rem;

    }



    .nav-actions .btn {

        display: none; /* Hide 'Apply Now' in navbar, keep in mobile menu */

    }



    /* Why Us / Course Categories */

    .why-us-v2 {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    }



    .course-category, 

    .course-category.reverse {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 30px;

    }



    .cat-icon {

        margin: 0 auto 20px;

    }



    .category-info {

        text-align: center;

    }



    .degree-grid {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

    }

}



/* Small Mobile (max-width: 480px) */

@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .announcement-bar {

        display: none; /* Save space */

    }

    

    .navbar {

        top: 10px;

    }



    .hero-btns {

        flex-direction: column;

        width: 100%;

    }



    .hero-btns .btn {

        width: 100%;

    }



    .logo-tag {

        display: none;

    }

}