.svg-icon { display:inline-block; width:1em; height:1em; vertical-align:-0.125em; }
/* ====================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS
==================================================== */
:root {
  --navy:    #0d1e4e;
  --red:     #c8102e;
  --gold:    #f5a623;
  --light:   #e8eaf1;
  --muted:   #6c7289;
  --border:  #dce3f0;
  --white:   #ffffff;
  --text:    #2e3353;
  --dark:    #08132e;
  --ff:      'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --ff-serif:'Playfair Display', serif;
  --ease:    .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --r:       10px;
  --sh:      0 8px 32px rgba(13,30,78,.10);
  --sh-lg:   0 20px 56px rgba(13,30,78,.16);
}

/* ====================================================
   BASE RESET
==================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; }
body { font-family: var(--ff); color: var(--text); background: var(--white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; overflow-x: hidden; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { font-family: var(--ff); color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: var(--ease); }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
.section-pad { padding: 88px 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 56px 0; }
.body-text { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.body-text.muted { color: var(--muted); }

/* ====================================================
   SECTION LABEL
==================================================== */
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--red); margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.section-label::before { content:''; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--red); display: block; }
.section-label.gold { color: var(--gold); }
.section-label.gold::before { background: var(--gold); }
.section-title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-title .accent { color: var(--red); }
.section-title.white { color: var(--white); }
.gold-text { color: var(--gold); }
.red-text { color: var(--red); }

/* ====================================================
   BUTTONS
==================================================== */
.btn-primary-vsb {
  background: var(--red); color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 4px; border: 2px solid var(--red);
  display: inline-block; transition: var(--ease);
}
.btn-primary-vsb:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--red); }

/* ====================================================
   TOP BAR
==================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--navy); padding: 7px 0;
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ticker-wrap { overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.ticker-inner {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: ticker 50s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-inner b { color: var(--gold); }
@keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.top-right a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: 12px; white-space: nowrap; }
.top-right a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

#mainNav {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 999;
  transition: box-shadow var(--ease);
}

/* ROW 1 — College logo + all accreditation badges */
.nav-top-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  padding: 10px 0 8px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.header-flex{
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
}
.college-logo {
  height: 72px; width: auto; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.badge-strip {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.badge-strip img {
  height: 42px; width: auto;
  object-fit: contain; max-width: 110px;
}

/* ROW 2 — Nav links + CTA button */
.nav-bottom-row {
  background-color: #C8102E;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: -50px;
}
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: white;
  padding: 5px 20px; display: block; position: relative;
  font-family: monospace;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 9px; left: 14px;
  right: 14px; height: 2px; background: var(--red);
  transform: scaleX(0); transition: var(--ease); transform-origin: left;
}
/* .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--red); } */
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.btn-admission {
  background: var(--red); color: var(--white);
  font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 4px; white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  transition: var(--ease); margin: 5px 0;
}
.btn-admission:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.hamburger {
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 6px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--ease);
}
.mobile-menu {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
  padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu a {
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
  padding: 10px 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.btn-mob-apply {
  background: var(--red); color: var(--white) !important;
  text-align: center; margin-top: 8px; border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 10px !important; border: none !important;
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width: 1199px) {
  .badge-strip img { height: 34px; max-width: 85px; }
}
@media(max-width: 767px) {
  .nav-top-row { gap: 10px; padding: 8px 0 6px; }
  .college-logo { height: 52px; }
  .badge-strip img { height: 24px; max-width: 60px; }
  .badge-strip { gap: 8px; }
}

/* ====================================================
     HERO SECTION — FIXED
     Removed: .slides-container, .slide, .slide-arrow, .dot (slider remnants)
     Added:   .hero-overlay, .hero-container (two-column flex), .hero-form-col, .hero-form-card
  ==================================================== */
 
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: clamp(460px, 64vh, 650px); /* slightly shorter hero */
    padding: 14px 0; /* small vertical padding so form/content aren't glued to edges */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1e4e 0%, #c8102e 60%, #8b0a1e 100%);
  }
 
  /* Dark overlay — replaces the old .slide-overlay */
  .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(8, 19, 46, 0.55);
    z-index: 1;
  }
 
  /* Subtle grain texture for depth */
  .hero-overlay::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
 
  /* Two-column flex container */
  .hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
    min-height: clamp(500px, 70vh, 700px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
  }
 
  /* ---- LEFT COLUMN: content ---- */
  .hero-content {
    flex: 1 1 50%;
    max-width: 740px;
  }
 
  .slide-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
 
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  }
 
  .hero-content h1 em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  }
 
  .hero-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 460px;
  }
 
  .slide-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
 
  .btn-hero-primary {
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 13px 32px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 2px solid var(--red);
    display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--ease);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
 
  .btn-hero-primary:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
  }
 
  .btn-hero-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 13px 32px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--ease);
    text-decoration: none;
  }
 
  .btn-hero-outline:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--white);
  }
 
  /* ---- RIGHT COLUMN: form card ---- */
  .hero-form-col {
    flex: 0 0 380px;
    max-width: 380px;
  }
 
  .hero-form-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  }
 
  /* .form-card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
 
  .form-card-subtitle {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
 
  .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
 
  .form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #444;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
 
  .form-group input,
  .form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    border: 1.5px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-family: var(--ff-sans);
    color: #222;
    background: #fff;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
    outline: none;
  }
 
  .form-group input:focus,
  .form-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--red);
  }
 
  .form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
  }
 
  .form-row .form-group {
    flex: 1;
  }
  */
  .btn-form-submit {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--red);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 13px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-family: var(--ff-sans);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: background 0.25s ease;
  }
 
  .btn-form-submit:hover {
    background: #a50d24;
  }
 
  .form-disclaimer {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #999;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }
 
  /* ====================================================
     RESPONSIVE
  ==================================================== */
 
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-container {
      flex-direction: column;
      padding: 60px 24px 40px;
      gap: 40px;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }
 
    .hero-form-col {
      flex: 1 1 100%;
      max-width: 100%;
      width: 100%;
    }
 
    .hero-content {
      max-width: 100%;
    }
  }

/* ====================================================
   STATS RIBBON
==================================================== */
.stats-ribbon {background: var(--navy);position: relative;z-index: 9;}
.stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); /* desktop: all 6 in one row */
}
.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 12px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-item .n {
  display: block;
  font-size: 33px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.stat-item .l {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Tablet: 3 per row, 2 rows */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
  .stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .stat-item {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    padding: 20px 10px;
  }
  .stat-item:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
  .stat-item:nth-last-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: none; }
  .stat-item .n { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 1.9rem); }
  .stat-item .l { font-size: 11px; }
}

/* Mobile: 3 per row, 2 rows — keeps numbers readable and nothing cut off */
@media(max-width: 575px) {
  .stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .stat-item {
    padding: 16px 6px;
  }
  .stat-item .n { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 5.5vw, 1.4rem); }
  .stat-item .l { font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: 0; }
}


/* ====================================================
   PLACEHOLDER BOX (for sections without images)
==================================================== */
.placeholder-box {
  background: var(--light);
  border: 2px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px; color: var(--muted);
}
.placeholder-box i { font-size: 28px; opacity: .4; }
.placeholder-box span { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; opacity: .5; }

/* ====================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
==================================================== */
.about-media { position: relative; }
.about-main {
  width: 100%; height: 380px;
}

.years-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -20px; left: 20px;
  background: var(--red); color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 20px; border-radius: var(--r);
  text-align: center; line-height: 1.2;
  box-shadow: var(--sh);
}
.years-badge .big { display: block; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; }
.years-badge .sm { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; opacity: .9; }
.chairman-thumb {
  position: absolute; top: -16px; right: -16px;
  width: 70px; height: 70px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--light);
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--sh);
}
.chairman-thumb i { font-size: 22px; }
.vm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin: 22px 0; }
.vm-card {
  background: #e8edfa; border-radius: 40px 0px 40px 0px;
  padding: 18px; border-left: 5px solid var(--red);
}
.vm-card h6 { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--navy); }
.vm-card p { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ====================================================
   CHAIRMAN SECTION
==================================================== */
.chairman-sec {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.chairman-sec::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 40%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a3a8c, #0d1e4e);
  clip-path: polygon(18% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.chairman-sec .container { position: relative; }
.chairman-quote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--red);
  padding-left: 20px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.9; margin: 20px 0;
  font-style: italic;
}
.chairman-sig { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: 14px; }
.chairman-sig strong { color: var(--gold); }
.chairman-img-wrap { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.chairman-full {
  width: 220px; height: 290px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

/* ====================================================
   DEPARTMENTS
==================================================== */
.dept-bg { background: var(--light); }
.dept-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r);
  box-shadow: var(--sh); overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--ease); height: 100%;
}
.dept-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); }
.dept-img-wrap { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 200px; overflow: hidden; }
.dept-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.dept-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  background: var(--red); color: var(--white);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 3px; letter-spacing: 1px; z-index: 2;
}
.dept-body { padding: 22px 20px 24px; }
.dept-body h5 { font-size: 15.5px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.dept-body p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }
.dept-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--red); }

/* ====================================================
   UG / PG / PhD COURSES — COMPACT PREMIUM
   Replace previous courses-section CSS in styles.css
==================================================== */

.courses-sec {
  background: #f4f6fb;
  position: relative;
}
.courses-sec::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), var(--red), var(--gold));
}

/* ── Tabs ── */
.courses-tabs {
  display: flex; gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ctab-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white); color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .25s ease;
  font-family: var(--ff);
}
.ctab-btn i { font-size: 12px; }
.ctab-btn .ctab-count {
  background: #e8ecf5; color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800;
  padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.ctab-btn.active {
  background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(13,30,78,.2);
}
.ctab-btn.active .ctab-count { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.ctab-btn:not(.active):hover { border-color: var(--navy); color: var(--navy); }

/* ── Panel ── */
.ctab-panel { display: none; }
.ctab-panel.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeUp .3s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ── Grids ── */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 7px;
}
.courses-grid--3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.courses-grid--4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

/* ── Course Card ── */
.course-card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #dce3f0;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr, var(--navy));
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13,30,78,.08);
  background: #fafbff;
}

/* Degree tag */
.cc-tag {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--red);
  background: rgba(200,16,46,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,16,46,.15);
  padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0; white-space: nowrap;
}
.cc-tag--pg {
  color: var(--navy); background: rgba(13,30,78,.06);
  border-color: rgba(13,30,78,.14);
}
.cc-tag--phd {
  color: #6d28d9; background: rgba(109,40,217,.06);
  border-color: rgba(109,40,217,.18);
}

/* Name */
.cc-name {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy); flex: 1; line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Arrow */
.cc-arrow {
  font-size: 9px; color: var(--muted); flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: all .22s ease;
}
.course-card:hover .cc-arrow {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0);
  color: var(--clr, var(--red));
}

/* PG / PhD card top-border override */
.cc-pg  { border-left-color: var(--clr, var(--navy)); }
.cc-phd { border-left-color: var(--clr, #6d28d9); }

/* ── PG / PhD note bar ── */
.cc-note {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 9px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  background: rgba(13,30,78,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13,30,78,.1);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6;
}
.cc-note i { color: var(--navy); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ── PhD Mode Pills ── */
.phd-modes {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.phd-mode {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 18px;
  flex: 1; min-width: 200px;
}
.phd-mode i {
  font-size: 20px; color: var(--navy);
  background: rgba(13,30,78,.07);
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.phd-mode strong {
  display: block; font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--navy); font-weight: 800;
}
.phd-mode span {
  display: block; font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── PhD Group Label ── */
.phd-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.phd-group-label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 2px;
}
.phd-group-label i { color: var(--navy); font-size: 11px; }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
  .courses-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media(max-width: 767px) {
  .courses-grid,
  .courses-grid--3,
  .courses-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; }
  .courses-grid--3 { max-width: 100%; }
  .phd-modes { flex-direction: column; }
}
/* ====================================================
   STEPS SECTION
==================================================== */
.steps-sec {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.steps-sec::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, transparent 40px, rgba(255,255,255,.01) 40px, rgba(255,255,255,.01) 80px);
}
.step-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: var(--r); padding: 36px 28px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--ease); height: 100%;
}
.step-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.step-num {
  font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 20px;
  line-height: 1; font-family: var(--ff);
}
.step-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  background: var(--red); color: var(--white);
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 2px; margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.step-card h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: 16.5px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ====================================================
   INTERNATIONAL STATS
==================================================== */
.intl-sec { background: var(--light); }
.intl-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px;
}
.intl-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 16px 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
}
.intl-card i { color: var(--red); font-size: 16px; }
.intl-stats-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px;
}
.intl-stat {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 24px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--sh);
}
.intl-stat.accent-bg { background: var(--navy); }
.intl-stat.red-bg { background: var(--red); }
.intl-stat .n {
  display: block; font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy); line-height: 1;
}
.intl-stat.accent-bg .n { color: var(--gold); }
.intl-stat.red-bg .n { color: var(--white); }
.intl-stat .l {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 4px;
}
.intl-stat.accent-bg .l { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.intl-stat.red-bg .l { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

/* ====================================================
   CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS — REDESIGNED CSS
   Replace the .hl-grid / .hl-item / .hl-icon /
   .campus-strip / .campus-ph blocks in styles.css
==================================================== */

/* ---- Section background ---- */
.ch-sec {
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Subtle diagonal accent top-right */
.ch-sec::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,16,46,.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ====================================================
   FEATURE CARDS GRID
==================================================== */
.ch-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.ch-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
  /* staggered reveal delay */
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 60ms);
}
.ch-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(13,30,78,.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 0, 43, 0.2);
}

/* Number watermark */
.ch-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; right: 20px;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(0, 5, 20, 0.186);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--ff);
  transition: color .35s ease;
  user-select: none;
}
.ch-card:hover .ch-num {
  color: rgba(139, 3, 26, 0.768);
}

/* Icon */
.ch-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8102e, #7a0a1e);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200,16,46,.25);
}
.ch-card:hover .ch-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(200,16,46,.35);
}

/* Text */
.ch-body h5 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.ch-body p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Bottom accent line — slides in on hover */
.ch-line {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px; width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--gold));
  border-radius: 0 0 0 0;
  transition: width .4s ease;
}
.ch-card:hover .ch-line { width: 100%; }

/* ====================================================
   PHOTO STRIP
==================================================== */
.ch-photo-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.ch-photo {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 240px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.ch-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
  filter: brightness(.92);
}
.ch-photo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: brightness(.75);
}

/* Gradient label at bottom */
.ch-photo-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 32px 18px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(8,19,46,.82));
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
}
.ch-photo:hover .ch-photo-label {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.ch-photo-label i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 15px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ch-photo-label span {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}

/* ====================================================
   RESPONSIVE
==================================================== */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
  .ch-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .ch-photo-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
  .ch-photo { height: 180px; }
}

@media(max-width: 767px) {
  .ch-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .ch-card { padding: 22px 18px 20px; }
  .ch-photo-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .ch-photo { height: 200px; }
  .ch-photo-label { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } /* always visible on mobile */
}
/* ====================================================
   AMENITIES — REDESIGNED CSS
   Replace the existing .am-sec block in styles.css
==================================================== */

.am-sec {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f3fb 0%, #e8ecf5 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle background pattern */
.am-sec::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13,30,78,.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- 5-column grid, 2 rows ---- */
.am-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

/* ---- Card ---- */
.am-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13,30,78,.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.am-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(13,30,78,.13);
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* gradient reveal on hover via pseudo */
.am-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--am-clr, #0d1e4e) 8%, transparent), color-mix(in srgb, var(--am-clr, #0d1e4e) 3%, transparent));
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s ease;
  border-radius: 16px;
}
.am-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.am-card-inner {
  padding: 26px 20px 22px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px; height: 100%;
}

/* ---- Icon ---- */
.am-icon-wrap {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--clr) 12%, transparent);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--clr);
  transition: transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.am-card:hover .am-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--clr);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ---- Text ---- */
.am-card h6 {
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy); margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.am-card p {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; flex: 1;
}
.am-tag {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr, var(--red));
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
  display: block;
}
.am-card:hover .am-tag {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =====================
   RESPONSIVE
===================== */
/* Tablet: 3 columns → 4 cards row 1, 3 row 2... use 3-col for clean wrap */
@media(max-width: 1199px) {
  .am-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
}
@media(max-width: 991px) {
  .am-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .am-card-inner { padding: 22px 16px 18px; }
}
@media(max-width: 575px) {
  .am-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
  .am-icon-wrap { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 17px; border-radius: 12px; }
  .am-card h6 { font-size: 12.5px; }
  .am-card p { display: none; } /* hide description on very small screens for compactness */
  .am-card-inner { padding: 18px 14px 16px; gap: 8px; }
}

/* ====================================================
   PLACEMENTS — REDESIGNED CSS
   Replace the existing .place-sec block in styles.css
==================================================== */

.place-sec { background: #f8f9fc; }

/* ---- Main 3-column grid ---- */
.place-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* =====================
   COL 1 — Stats Card
===================== */
.place-stats-card {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 26px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
/* decorative circle */
.place-stats-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  width: 220px; height: 220px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  bottom: -60px; right: -60px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.psc-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.psc-badge {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,.15);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.psc-title {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white); line-height: 1.3;
}
.psc-sub {
  font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.psc-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px;
}
.psc-stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 12px;
  text-align: center; transition: var(--ease);
}
.psc-stat:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.psc-stat.highlight {
  background: rgba(50, 200, 16, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(35, 248, 11, 0.3);
}
.psc-n {
  display: block; font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold); line-height: 1.1;
  font-family: var(--ff);
}
.psc-n sup { font-size: .9rem; }
.psc-stat.highlight .psc-n { color: #54d54d; }
.psc-l {
  font-size: 10.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  letter-spacing: .5px; margin-top: 4px; display: block;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-place-cta {
  background: var(--red); color: var(--white);
  text-align: center; padding: 13px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--ease); border: 2px solid var(--red);
}
.btn-place-cta:hover {
  background: transparent; color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}

/* =====================
   COL 2 — Photo Collage
===================== */
.place-collage {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  height: 100%;
}
.pc-main {
  position: relative; border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden; flex: 1.4; min-height: 200px;
}
.pc-main img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.pc-main:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.pc-secondary {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px; flex: 1;
}
.pc-sm {
  position: relative; border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden; min-height: 130px;
}
.pc-sm img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.pc-sm:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* shared overlay label */
.pc-overlay {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 22px 12px 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(8,19,46,.75));
  opacity: 0; transition: var(--ease);
}
.pc-main:hover .pc-overlay,
.pc-sm:hover .pc-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.pc-overlay span {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white); letter-spacing: .5px;
}

/* =====================
   COL 3 — Recruiters
===================== */
.place-recruiters {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px; padding: 26px 22px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
}
.pr-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.pr-header i {
  color: var(--red); font-size: 16px;
}
.pr-header h5 {
  font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy); margin: 0;
}
.pr-sub {
  font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;
}
.recruiter-grid {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px;
}
.rec-logo {
  font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy); padding: 6px 13px;
  background: var(--light); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px; transition: var(--ease);
  cursor: default; white-space: nowrap;
}
.rec-logo:hover {
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13,30,78,.18);
}
.rec-logo.top-rec {
  background: rgba(200,16,46,.06);
  border-color: rgba(200,16,46,.2);
  color: var(--red);
}
.rec-logo.top-rec:hover {
  background: var(--red); color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--red);
}
.pr-note {
  font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--muted);
  background: rgba(200,16,46,.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,16,46,.15);
  border-radius: 6px; padding: 9px 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
}
.pr-note i { color: var(--red); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* =====================
   RESPONSIVE
===================== */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
  .place-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .place-recruiters { grid-column: span 2; }
}
@media(max-width: 767px) {
  .place-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .place-recruiters { grid-column: span 1; }
  .pc-secondary { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
/* ====================================================
   RECRUITER CAROUSEL
==================================================== */
.recruiter-carousel-sec {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: var(--light);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.carousel-track-wrap {
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.carousel-track-wrap::before,
.carousel-track-wrap::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 80px; z-index: 2;
}
.carousel-track-wrap::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--light), transparent); }
.carousel-track-wrap::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--light), transparent); }
.carousel-track {
  display: flex; gap: 20px;
  animation: carouselScroll 32s linear infinite ;
  width: max-content; align-items: center;
}

.carousel-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.car-item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  width: 180px; height: 80px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  transition: var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(13,30,78,.06);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.car-item img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: var(--ease);
}
.car-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(13,30,78,.14);
  border-color: #c0c8e0;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.car-item:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
}
@keyframes carouselScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@keyframes carouselScrollReverse {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

#recruiterTrack2 {
  animation-name: carouselScrollReverse;
  animation-duration: 28s; /* slightly different speed looks natural */
}

.carousel-track-wrap { gap: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

/* ====================================================
   GALLERY — REDESIGNED
   Replace the existing .gallery-sec block in styles.css
==================================================== */

.gallery-sec { background: var(--light); }

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; /* left large | right 2x2 */
  gap: 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Left — tall single image */
.gal-main {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 380px;
}
.gal-main img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.gal-main:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }

/* Right — 2×2 grid */
.gal-right {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}
.gal-sm {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 180px;
}
.gal-sm img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.gal-sm:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* Tablet */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .gal-main { min-height: 300px; }
  .gal-sm { min-height: 140px; }
}

/* Mobile — stack: large on top, 2×2 below */
@media(max-width: 767px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .gal-main { min-height: 240px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .gal-right {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .gal-sm { min-height: 140px; border-radius: 12px; }
}


/* ====================================================
   CAROUSEL — ADD DRAG SCROLL SUPPORT
   Add this to the existing .carousel-track-wrap CSS
   and add the JS below to script.js
==================================================== */

/* Make the track cursor show grab hand */
.carousel-track {
  display: flex; gap: 20px;
  animation: carouselScroll 32s linear infinite;
  width: max-content; align-items: center;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
}
.carousel-track:active { cursor: grabbing; }
/* pause animation while dragging (JS adds this class) */
.carousel-track.dragging { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ====================================================
   TESTIMONIALS — CAROUSEL
   Replace the existing TESTIMONIALS CSS block
==================================================== */

.t-sec { background: var(--white); }

/* ── Tab Toggle ── */
.t-toggle { display: flex; }
.t-btn {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; padding: 10px 26px;
  border: 2px solid var(--navy); cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--ease); background: transparent; color: var(--navy);
}
.t-btn:first-child { border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px; }
.t-btn:last-child  { border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; }
.t-btn.active, .t-btn:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }

/* ── Carousel Wrapper ── */
.t-carousel-wrap {
  display: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.t-carousel-wrap.active { display: block; }

/* ── Track ── */
.t-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  padding: 8px 4px 16px;
}
.t-track:active { cursor: grabbing; }

/* ── Card ── */
.t-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 26px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(13,30,78,.07);
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px); /* 3 visible on desktop */
  min-width: 0;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.t-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), var(--red));
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
}
.t-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(13,30,78,.12);
}

/* Quote icon */
.t-quote-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(200,16,46,.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--red); font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Text */
.t-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Author */
.t-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.t-avatar-ph {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 16px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
}
.t-name  { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.t-role  { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--red); margin-top: 1px; }
.t-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 11px; margin-top: 3px; }

/* ── Dots ── */
.t-dots {
  display: flex; justify-content: center;
  gap: 7px; margin-top: 24px;
}
.td {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border); border: none;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s ease; padding: 0;
}
.td.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  width: 24px; border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media(max-width: 991px) {
  .t-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px); }
}
@media(max-width: 600px) {
  .t-card { flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 4px); }
}
/* ====================================================
   CTA BANNER
==================================================== */
.cta-sec {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red) 0%, #8b0a1e 100%);
  padding: 15px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-sec::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.cta-sec h2 { color: var(--white); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.cta-sec p { color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 8px; }
.btn-cta-white {
  background: var(--white); color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; padding: 14px 34px;
  border-radius: 4px; display: inline-block; transition: var(--ease);
}
.btn-cta-white:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ====================================================
   FOOTER
==================================================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  padding: 68px 0 0;
}
.footer-logo {
  height: 64px; width: auto;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.footer-college-name { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.footer-sub { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.f-contact-item { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 13px; align-items: flex-start; }
.f-contact-item i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.f-contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.f-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; }
.footer-socials a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: 13px; transition: var(--ease);
}
.footer-socials a:hover { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); }
.footer-heading { color: var(--white); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer-list li { margin-bottom: 7px; }
.footer-list li a {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  transition: var(--ease);
}
.footer-list li a i { font-size: 9px; color: var(--red); flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-list li a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-nl-text { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.nl-form { display: flex; }
.nl-form input {
  flex: 1; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-right: none;
  color: var(--white); padding: 9px 12px;
  font-size: 13px; border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px; outline: none;
  font-family: var(--ff);
}
.nl-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.nl-form button {
  background: var(--red); color: var(--white); border: none;
  padding: 9px 14px; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  font-size: 14px; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--ease);
}
.nl-form button:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.footer-divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); margin: 48px 0 0; }
.footer-bottom {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.28); padding: 16px 0;
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* ====================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
==================================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ====================================================
   RESPONSIVE
==================================================== */
@media(max-width: 1200px) {
  .badge-strip img { height: 30px; max-width: 70px; }
}
@media(max-width: 991px) {
  .badge-strip { gap: 6px; }
  .badge-strip img { height: 26px; max-width: 60px; }
  .hl-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .campus-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intl-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
}
@media(max-width: 767px) {
  .section-pad { padding: 56px 0; }
  
  .slide-content h1 { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .hl-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intl-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .place-collage { grid-template-rows: 150px 120px; }
  .ev-tabs { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .ev-tab { border-radius: 4px; margin: 2px; }
  .badge-strip { display: none; }
  /* Buttons side by side on mobile */
  .slide-actions { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: 10px; }
  .btn-hero-primary, .btn-hero-outline { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 12.5px; flex: 1; text-align: center; }
}