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

/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL RESET & DESIGN TOKENS — BLUE THEME
   ============================================================ */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

:root {
    --primary: #23466e;
    --primary-dark: #152d5e;
    --primary-light: #5b8fc4;
    --accent: #3ab5ae;
    --accent-light: #6dd5cf;
    --accent-soft: #d6f4f2;
    --teal: #0d6e6a;
    --text-dark: #0f2548;
    --text-mid: #2e5088;
    --text-light: #6688b8;
    --surface: #ffffff;
    --surface-alt: #f0f7f7;
    --surface-blue: #e6f0f9;
    --border: rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.09);
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 15px rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.07);
    --shadow-md: 0 15px 40px rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.13);
    --shadow-lg: 0 30px 70px rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.20);
    --radius-sm: 12px;
    --radius-md: 20px;
    --radius-lg: 32px;
    --radius-xl: 50px;
    --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body,
html {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--surface);
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

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

/* ============================================================
   KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes rotate {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes spin {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes slide {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(-4deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(-4deg);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes slideUp {
    from {
        transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.97);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    to {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes popIn {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.8);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    70% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.4);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   POPUP MODAL
   ============================================================ */
.popup-modal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 9999;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 20, 70, 0.78);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
    padding: 20px;
}

.popup-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 520px;
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    animation: slideUp 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.popup-content img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: block;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.close-btn-modal {
    position: absolute;
    top: -18px;
    right: -18px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.close-btn-modal:hover {
    background: #ef4444;
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

#popupModal {
    display: flex;
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 9999;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 20, 70, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

#popupModal .popup-content {
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    background: white;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    animation: popIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

#popupModal .popup-content img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.heroSection {
    height: clamp(400px, 90vh, 94vh);
    min-height: clamp(400px, 60vh, 520px);
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.heroSection video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.90);
}

.heroSection::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to bottom,
            rgba(21, 45, 94, 0.15) 0%,
            rgba(21, 45, 94, 0.00) 50%,
            rgba(21, 45, 94, 0.50) 100%),
        linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(58, 181, 174, 0.08) 0%,
            transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.logo-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: clamp(10%, 15vh, 20%);
    right: clamp(2rem, 5%, 5%);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-container img {
    max-width: 220px;
    width: 35vw;
    height: auto;
    filter: brightness(3) drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(109, 213, 207, 0.55));
    opacity: 0.30;
    animation: rotate 25s linear infinite;
}

.content-section {
    background: var(--surface);
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 -30px 60px rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.10);
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLLING TEXT BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.text-slider-container {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 45%, var(--teal) 100%);
    padding: 16px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.text-slider-container::before,
.text-slider-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 120px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.text-slider-container::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-dark), transparent);
}

.text-slider-container::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--teal), transparent);
}

.slider-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    width: fit-content;
    animation: slide 22s linear infinite;
}

.slider-track h2 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.slider-track h2 a {
    color: inherit;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.slider-track h2 a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-light);
}

.slider-track img {
    height: 28px;
    width: auto;
    opacity: 0.75;
    filter: brightness(4);
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION EYEBROW / LABEL
   ============================================================ */
.eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   DISCOVER SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.discoverSection {
    width: 100%;
    padding: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 110px) clamp(1rem, 5vw, 20px);
    background: var(--surface);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.discoverSection::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58, 181, 174, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.discoverSection .container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 70px);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.discover-content {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.discover-img {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.discover-img img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.discover-img:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.discover-img::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12px;
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 12px);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-light) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.22;
}

.discover-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.discover-content h1 span {
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--primary);
}

.discover-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.8;
    text-align: justify;
}

.text-underline {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: inline-block;
}

.text-underline::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 6px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 10px;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: skewX(-10deg);
}

.highlight-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.highlight-text::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 33%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-light), var(--accent-soft));
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.75;
    border-radius: 4px;
}



/* ============================================================
   FACILITIES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.facilities-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface-alt) 0%, #d9eff0 100%);
    padding: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 110px) clamp(1rem, 5vw, 20px);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.facilities-section .container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.watermark-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: -8%;
    right: -8%;
    width: 550px;
    opacity: 0.04;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.spinning-logo {
    width: 100%;
    animation: spin 80s linear infinite;
}

.fac-header {
    margin-bottom: 65px;
}

.facilities-section .sub-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.facilities-section .sub-header .line {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.facilities-section .sub-header p {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--teal);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.main-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.facilities-section .stroke-text {
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--primary);
    color: transparent;
    font-style: italic;
}

.image-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 150px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid var(--primary);
    transform: rotate(-3deg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.image-pill img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.header-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.header-footer p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.cta-btn {
    padding: 13px 32px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.30);
}

.cta-btn:hover {
    background: var(--teal);
    transform: translateX(5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(13, 110, 106, 0.38);
}

/* Facility Cards */
.facilities-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 28px);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .facilities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .facilities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .fac-card { padding: 30px 20px; }
}

.fac-card {
    background: var(--surface);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
}

.fac-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.fac-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--accent-soft);
}

.fac-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.card-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.fac-card:hover .card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Logo-colour icon variants */
.blue-icon {
    background: #daeaf7;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.yellow-icon {
    background: var(--accent-soft);
    color: var(--teal);
}

.green-icon {
    background: #d6f4f2;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.red-icon {
    background: #e0edf9;
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

.fac-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.fac-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.card-link {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: var(--transition);
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.fac-card:hover .card-link {
    background: var(--teal);
    border-color: var(--teal);
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ============================================================
   CULTURE / LEARN MORE SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.culture-section {
    padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 5vw, 20px);
    background: var(--surface);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.culture-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -150px;
    left: -150px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58, 181, 174, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.culture-section .container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 80px 0 0 0;
}

.culture-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 70px);
    position: relative;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.culture-media {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--surface);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 60px 40px 0 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
    box-shadow: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.culture-content {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.img-container {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: transparent;
    transform-origin: bottom center;
}

.img-container img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
    object-position: bottom;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.img-container:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.img-container::after {
    display: none;
}

.experience-badge {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   ARCHWAY HTML ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.arch-animations {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    /* Behind the student image */
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: visible;
}

.arch-line-svg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Floating SVG Nodes */
.arch-node {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 85px;
    height: 85px;
    z-index: 20;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.arch-node svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Positioning equivalent to the arch path in the image */
.node-1 {
    top: 38%;
    left: 8%;
}

.node-2 {
    top: 12%;
    left: 28%;
}

.node-3 {
    top: 12%;
    right: 28%;
}

.node-4 {
    top: 38%;
    right: 8%;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .culture-media {
        padding: 40px 20px 0 20px;
    }

    .arch-node {
        width: 65px;
        height: 65px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .culture-media {
        padding: 40px 20px 0 20px;
    }

    .arch-node {
        width: 55px;
        height: 55px;
    }

    .node-1 {
        left: 5%;
        top: 25%;
    }

    .node-4 {
        right: 5%;
        top: 25%;
    }
}

.sub-heading {
    color: var(--teal);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sub-heading::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--teal);
}

.culture-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.description {
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-align: justify;
}

.features-list {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 30px 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--surface-alt);
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-item:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.feature-item i {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.feature-item:hover i {
    color: var(--accent-light);
}

.read-more-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 36px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-top: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.28);
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    background: var(--teal);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(13, 110, 106, 0.38);
}

/* ============================================================
   TEAM SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.team-section {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 100px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #e8f0f9 0%, #d0e9e8 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 80%;
    height: 80%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.team-section .container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.team-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1280px;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 60px;
}

.team-content {
    flex: 0 0 40%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
}

.team-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.team-content p {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.8;
    text-align: justify;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.team-container {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.team-card {
    background: var(--surface);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 290px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.team-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
    background-size: 200%;
    transition: background-position 0.5s ease;
}

.team-card:hover::before {
    background-position: right;
}

.team-card:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(18px) rotate(-2deg);
}

.team-card:nth-child(2) {
    transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(2deg);
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(0deg) !important;
    z-index: 5;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 330px;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #d6eaf0, #c0dce0);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.team-card:hover .card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.card-content {
    padding: 22px 20px 12px;
}

.name {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--teal);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.social-media {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 20px 22px;
}

.social-link {
    color: var(--text-mid);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: var(--surface-alt);
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.social-link:hover {
    background: var(--teal);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--teal);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13, 110, 106, 0.30);
}

/* ============================================================
   ADMISSIONS FEATURE BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.admissions-feature-section {
    background: var(--surface);
}

.admissions-feature-section .container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 30px;
}

.feature-banner {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    /* clipped so image stays inside */
    min-height: 440px;
    padding: 65px 70px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 40%, rgba(58, 181, 174, 0.14) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 70%, rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #eaf3f6 0%, #dcedf0 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(58, 181, 174, 0.18);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.banner-bg-overlay {
    display: none;
}

.banner-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* TEXT SIDE */
.banner-text {
    flex: 1 1 55%;
    padding-right: 40px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.banner-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--teal) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.banner-badge::before {
    content: '';
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}


.banner-text h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.banner-text .school-name {
    color: var(--teal);
    display: inline;
}

.banner-text p {
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.banner-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 38px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.30);
}

.banner-cta:hover {
    background: var(--teal);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(13, 110, 106, 0.38);
}

/* IMAGE SIDE — fixed alignment */
.banner-student {
    flex: 0 0 40%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 380px;
}

.banner-student img {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -65px;
    right: 0;
    left: 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 115%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: bottom center;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(15, 63, 166, 0.25));
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.feature-banner:hover .banner-student img {
    transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-10px);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .banner-text h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .banner-student {
        min-height: 320px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
    .feature-banner {
        padding: 44px 36px;
        overflow: visible;
    }

    .banner-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .banner-text {
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .banner-text p {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .banner-student {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 260px;
        flex: none;
        overflow: visible;
        position: relative;
    }

    .banner-student img {
        position: relative;
        bottom: 0;
        height: auto;
        max-width: 260px;
        margin: 20px auto 0;
    }
}

/* Misc selectors carried from layout */
.apply-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.section-header-left .eyebrow {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-header-left h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.section-header-left p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.process-timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.process-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 24px;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--border);
    z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.timeline-item:hover .icon-box {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(15, 63, 166, 0.12);
}

.step-info h4 {
    margin: 0 0 5px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.step-info p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.btn-primary-large {
    padding: 15px 40px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 63, 166, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary-large:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-secondary-large {
    padding: 15px 30px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-secondary-large:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   MAIN RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .discoverSection .container,
    .culture-wrapper,
    .team-wrapper,
    .apply-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .culture-media,
    .apply-visual {
        order: -1;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 600px;
    }

    .team-content {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .discover-content,
    .discover-img {
        flex: auto;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .team-container {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .team-card:nth-child(n) {
        transform: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .discoverSection,
    .facilities-section,
    .culture-section,
    .team-section,
    .apply-section {
        padding: 65px 20px;
    }

    .logo-container img {
        max-width: 140px;
    }

    .logo-container {
        top: 15px;
        right: 15px;
    }

    .heroSection {
        height: 100%;
        min-height: 100%;
    }

    .image-pill {
        display: none;
    }

    .header-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .btn-primary-large,
    .btn-secondary-large {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .highlight-text::after {
        height: 28%;
    }

    .experience-badge {
        right: 0;
        bottom: 14px;
    }

    .team-section .container {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .team-card {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   WELCOME SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.welcome-section {
    padding: 120px 20px;
    background: var(--surface);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.welcome-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 900px;
    height: 600px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.07) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(15, 63, 166, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.welcome-box {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.welcome-box .eyebrow {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.welcome-box h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.welcome-box p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.85;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   VISION BANNER (PARALLAX)
   ============================================================ */
.vision-banner {
    position: relative;
    height: 480px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(18, 48, 100, 0.72), rgba(13, 70, 66, 0.72)),
        url('/img/building/DSC01478.JPG') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vision-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            rgba(58, 181, 174, 0.14) 0%,
            transparent 50%,
            rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.18) 100%);
}

.vision-overlay {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vision-overlay h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.vision-overlay p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    opacity: 0.85;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ============================================================
   CAMPUS SHOWCASE SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.campus-showcase-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--surface);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.campus-showcase-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 30%, rgba(58, 181, 174, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 70%, rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.07) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.campus-showcase-section .container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.showcase-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 65px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.showcase-header .eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
}

.showcase-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.showcase-media {
    position: relative;
}

.main-slider {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: visible;
}

.slide-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 500px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.slide-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.slider-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(10, 30, 90, 0.85));
    color: #fff;
}

.slider-overlay p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.student-popout {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -55px;
    width: 300px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.student-popout img {
    width: 100%;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 50px rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.28));
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

/* Stats Grid */
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.stat-card {
    background: var(--surface);
    padding: 28px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--teal), var(--accent-light));
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}


.stat-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--teal);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.stat-card .counter {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-card p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.cta-card {
    grid-column: span 2;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 50%, var(--teal) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border: none;
}

.cta-card::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
}

.cta-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cta-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.apply-btn {
    padding: 12px 26px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #fff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.apply-btn:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .student-popout {
        width: 240px;
        right: -28px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .showcase-media {
        order: 2;
    }

    .showcase-highlights {
        order: 1;
    }

    .student-popout {
        position: relative;
        bottom: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 220px;
        margin: -80px auto 0;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 100px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0a192f 0%, var(--primary-dark) 50%, #0d2a4a 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(58, 181, 174, 0.15) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(91, 143, 196, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonials-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.testimonial-header .eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--accent-light);
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.testimonial-header h2 span {
    color: var(--accent-light);
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 45px 40px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.testimonial-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.testimonial-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.testimonial-card i.quote-icon {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    right: 35px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--teal));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.author-info h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.author-info span {
    color: var(--accent-light);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   QUICK LINKS BAR (floating dock)
   ============================================================ */
.quick-links-bar {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: rgba(16, 40, 90, 0.93);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
    padding: 14px 40px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(21, 48, 100, 0.50), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) inset;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.q-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.q-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-light);
}

.q-link i {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.q-link:hover i {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* ============================================================
   EXTENDED RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .highlights-grid .container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .vision-overlay h2 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .welcome-box h1 {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }

    .highlights-grid .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .quick-links-bar {
        width: 90%;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 12px 22px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .q-link span {
        display: none;
    }

    .q-link {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .vision-banner {
        height: 320px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 40px 28px;
    }

    .testimonial-card p {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .quick-links-bar {
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 10px 18px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   ADMISSIONS FEATURE SECTION  — Reimagined Split Layout
   ============================================================ */
.admissions-feature-section {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── Full-bleed two-column split ── */
.adm-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 600px;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────
   LEFT PANEL — Dark navy
───────────────────────────────── */
.adm-left {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 70%, #1a4a88 100%);
    padding: clamp(50px, 7vw, 90px) clamp(36px, 6vw, 80px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle topographic noise overlay */
.adm-left::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 5% 90%, rgba(58, 181, 174, 0.18) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 95% 10%, rgba(91, 143, 196, 0.14) 0%, transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Eyebrow badge */
.adm-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-light);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.adm-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Big display heading */
.adm-heading {
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 5.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.0;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.adm-heading-accent {
    color: var(--accent-light);
    font-style: italic;
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
}

.adm-heading-accent::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Description */
.adm-desc {
    font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    max-width: 42ch;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Chips row */
.adm-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.adm-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.adm-chip i {
    color: var(--accent-light);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.adm-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(58, 181, 174, 0.25);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* CTA Button */
.adm-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFDE00 0%, #F0B300 100%);
    padding: 15px 36px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    align-self: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(109, 213, 207, 0.30);
}

.adm-cta i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.adm-cta:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE533 0%, #FFC400 100%);
    color: #000;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(240, 179, 0, 0.5), inset 0 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.adm-cta:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────
   RIGHT PANEL
───────────────────────────────── */
.adm-right {
    /*    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 60%, rgba(58, 181, 174, 0.22) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(91, 143, 196, 0.20) 0%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #dcedf0 0%, #e8f0f9 100%);*/
    background: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 500px;
}

.adm-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Student image — anchored to bottom */
.adm-student-img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    height: 108%;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 65%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: bottom;
    margin: 0 auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 50px rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.22));
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.adm-right:hover .adm-student-img {
    transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-8px);
}

/* Floating stat pills */
.adm-stat {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.10);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.14);
    z-index: 4;
    animation: float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.adm-stat--tl {
    top: 32px;
    left: 24px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.adm-stat--br {
    bottom: 48px;
    right: 24px;
    animation-delay: 2.5s;
}

.adm-stat i {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--teal);
    background: var(--accent-soft);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.adm-stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.adm-stat span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Decorative rings */
.adm-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.10);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.adm-ring--1 {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    bottom: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    border-color: rgba(58, 181, 174, 0.18);
}

.adm-ring--2 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    top: 30px;
    right: 60px;
    border-color: rgba(91, 143, 196, 0.15);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE
───────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .adm-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .adm-left {
        padding: 50px 30px;
    }

    .adm-heading {
        font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 8vw, 3.8rem);
    }

    .adm-right {
        min-height: 380px;
        overflow: visible;
    }

    .adm-student-img {
        height: auto;
        max-width: 60%;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .adm-stat--tl {
        top: 16px;
        left: 16px;
    }

    .adm-stat--br {
        bottom: 16px;
        right: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .adm-left {
        padding: 40px 22px;
    }

    .adm-heading {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .adm-desc {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .adm-chips {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .adm-chip {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 6px 12px;
    }

    .adm-cta {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        padding: 13px 28px;
    }

    .adm-student-img {
        max-width: 75%;
    }

    .adm-stat {
        padding: 9px 13px;
        gap: 9px;
    }

    .adm-stat i {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .adm-stat strong {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .adm-stat span {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
}

/* ================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE SYSTEM
   1280 | 1024 | 768 | 480 | 360
   ================================================================ */

/* ─── 1280px — large tablet / small laptop ─── */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .logo-container img {
        max-width: 180px;
        width: 25vw;
    }

    .discoverSection .container {
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .discover-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
    }

    .facilities-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .main-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
    }

    .culture-wrapper {
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .team-wrapper {
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .team-content {
        flex: 0 0 36%;
    }

    .card-image {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 45px 50px;
    }

    .testimonial-card p {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .welcome-section {
        padding: 90px 20px;
    }
}

/* ─── 1024px — tablet landscape ─── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    /* Hero */
    .heroSection {
        height: 80vh;
        min-height: 480px;
    }

    .logo-container {
        top: 20px;
        right: 20px;
    }

    .logo-container img {
        max-width: 150px;
    }

    /* Banner */
    .slider-track h2 {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    }

    /* Discover */
    .discoverSection {
        padding: 80px 24px;
    }

    .discoverSection .container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 44px;
    }

    .discover-content,
    .discover-img {
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .discover-img {
        max-width: 640px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .discover-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    }

    /* Facilities */
    .facilities-section {
        padding: 80px 24px;
    }

    .facilities-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 22px;
    }

    .main-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem);
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .image-pill {
        width: 120px;
        height: 48px;
    }

    .header-footer {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    /* Culture */
    .culture-section {
        padding: 80px 24px;
    }

    .culture-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 44px;
    }

    .culture-media {
        order: -1;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 640px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .experience-badge {
        right: 0;
        bottom: 18px;
    }

    .culture-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    }

    /* Team */
    .team-section {
        padding: 80px 24px;
    }

    .team-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 44px;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .team-content {
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 600px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .team-container {
        width: 100%;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .team-card {
        max-width: 260px;
    }

    .team-card:nth-child(n) {
        transform: none;
    }

    /* Welcome */
    .welcome-section {
        padding: 80px 24px;
    }

    .welcome-box h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
    }

    /* Vision */
    .vision-banner {
        height: 400px;
        background-attachment: scroll;
    }

    .vision-overlay h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }

    /* Testimonials */
    .testimonials-section {
        padding: 90px 24px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 45px 40px;
    }

    /* Quick-links */
    .quick-links-bar {
        gap: 28px;
        padding: 13px 30px;
    }

    .q-link {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .q-link i {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }
}

/* ─── 768px — tablet portrait / large phone ─── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Hero */
    .heroSection {
        height: 100svh;
        min-height: 520px;
        position: relative;
    }

    .logo-container {
        top: 14px;
        right: 14px;
    }

    .logo-container img {
        max-width: 110px;
    }

    /* Scrolling banner */
    .slider-track h2 {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .slider-track img {
        height: 22px;
    }

    .text-slider-container::before,
    .text-slider-container::after {
        width: 60px;
    }

    /* Discover */
    .discoverSection {
        padding: 60px 18px;
    }

    .discover-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 3rem);
    }

    .discover-img::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .eyebrow {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    }

    /* Facilities */
    .facilities-section {
        padding: 60px 18px;
    }

    .facilities-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .fac-card {
        padding: 28px 22px;
    }

    .card-icon {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .fac-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .fac-card p {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .main-title {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.6rem);
    }

    .image-pill {
        display: none;
    }

    .header-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .cta-btn {
        font-size: 0.83rem;
        padding: 11px 24px;
    }

    /* Culture */
    .culture-section {
        padding: 60px 18px;
    }

    .experience-badge {
        right: 0;
        bottom: 10px;
        padding: 10px 16px;
    }

    .experience-badge span {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .culture-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 5.5vw, 2.4rem);
    }

    .description {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .feature-item {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        padding: 8px 14px;
    }

    .read-more-btn {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 12px 28px;
    }

    /* Team */
    .team-section {
        padding: 60px 18px;
    }

    .team-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 5.5vw, 2.8rem);
    }

    .team-card {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .card-image {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .name {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .social-link {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
    }

    .adm-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .adm-left {
        padding: 50px 24px;
    }

    .adm-heading {
        font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 8vw, 3.6rem);
    }

    .adm-desc {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .adm-cta {
        align-self: center;
    }

    .adm-right {
        min-height: 340px;
    }

    .adm-student-img {
        max-width: 58%;
        height: auto;
    }

    .adm-stat--tl {
        top: 14px;
        left: 14px;
    }

    .adm-stat--br {
        bottom: 14px;
        right: 14px;
    }

    .adm-ring--1 {
        width: 220px;
        height: 220px;
    }

    .adm-ring--2 {
        width: 130px;
        height: 130px;
    }

    .admissions-feature-section {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .feature-banner {
        padding: 36px 24px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }

    .banner-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .banner-text {
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .banner-text h2 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .banner-text p {
        margin: 0 auto 24px;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .banner-cta {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .banner-student {
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 200px;
        position: relative;
    }

    .banner-student img {
        position: relative;
        bottom: 0;
        height: auto;
        max-width: 220px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .welcome-section {
        padding: 70px 18px;
    }

    .welcome-box h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.8rem);
    }

    .welcome-box p {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .vision-banner {
        height: 300px;
        background-attachment: scroll;
        padding: 0 18px;
    }

    .vision-overlay h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 2.4rem);
    }

    .vision-overlay p {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .testimonials-section {
        padding: 70px 18px;
    }

    .testimonials-section::before {
        font-size: 18rem;
        top: -30px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 38px 26px;
    }

    .testimonial-card p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .testimonial-card i {
        font-size: 3rem;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .testimonial-btn {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .quick-links-bar {
        width: 92%;
        gap: 14px;
        padding: 11px 18px;
        bottom: 18px;
    }

    .q-link span {
        display: none;
    }

    .q-link i {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
}

/* ─── 480px — standard phone ─── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .heroSection {
        min-height: 480px;
    }

    .logo-container {
        display: none;
    }

    .slider-track h2 {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    }

    .text-slider-container::before,
    .text-slider-container::after {
        width: 40px;
    }

    .discoverSection {
        padding: 50px 16px;
    }

    .discover-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 8vw, 2.6rem);
    }

    .eyebrow {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        gap: 7px;
    }

    .eyebrow::before {
        width: 18px;
    }

    .facilities-section {
        padding: 50px 16px;
    }

    .facilities-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .fac-card {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .culture-section {
        padding: 50px 16px;
    }

    .culture-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2.2rem);
    }

    .experience-badge {
        position: static;
        margin-top: 16px;
    }

    .features-list {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .feature-item {
        align-self: flex-start;
    }

    .team-section {
        padding: 50px 16px;
    }

    .team-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 7vw, 2.4rem);
    }

    .card-image {
        height: 210px;
    }

    .adm-left {
        padding: 40px 18px;
    }

    .adm-heading {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.8rem);
    }

    .adm-desc {
        font-size: 0.87rem;
    }

    .adm-chip {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 5px 11px;
    }

    .adm-cta {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 12px 26px;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .adm-student-img {
        max-width: 68%;
    }

    .adm-stat {
        padding: 9px 12px;
        gap: 8px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .adm-stat i {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .adm-stat strong {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .adm-stat span {
        font-size: 0.62rem;
    }

    .welcome-section {
        padding: 55px 16px;
    }

    .welcome-box h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2.4rem);
    }

    .welcome-box p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .vision-banner {
        height: 260px;
    }

    .vision-overlay h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 6vw, 2rem);
    }

    .testimonials-section {
        padding: 55px 16px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .testimonial-card p {
        font-size: 0.97rem;
    }

    .testimonial-controls {
        gap: 14px;
        margin-top: 26px;
    }

    .testimonial-btn {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
    }

    .testimonial-dot {
        width: 7px;
        height: 7px;
    }

    .testimonial-dot.active {
        width: 22px;
    }

    .quick-links-bar {
        width: 96%;
        gap: 8px;
        padding: 10px 14px;
        bottom: 14px;
        border-radius: 60px;
    }

    .q-link i {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

/* ─── 360px — small phone ─── */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .discover-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .fac-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }

    .fac-card h3 {
        font-size: 0.97rem;
    }

    .culture-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.55rem;
    }

    .read-more-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .team-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .adm-heading {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }

    .adm-cta {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        padding: 11px 22px;
    }

    .welcome-box h1 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .welcome-box p {
        font-size: 0.87rem;
    }

    .vision-overlay h2 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 24px 16px;
    }

    .testimonial-card p {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .quick-links-bar {
        gap: 5px;
        padding: 9px 10px;
    }

    .q-link i {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.leadership-section {
    padding: 100px 0 0 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.management-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 40px);
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.mgmt-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.text-right {
    text-align: right;
}

.text-left {
    text-align: left;
}

.mgmt-name {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.mgmt-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--teal);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mgmt-dialogue {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.left-dialogue::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border-width: 10px 0 10px 10px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: transparent transparent transparent #fff;
    filter: drop-shadow(2px 0px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05));
}

.right-dialogue::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -10px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border-width: 10px 10px 10px 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: transparent #fff transparent transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(-2px 0px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05));
}

.mgmt-quote {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Socials */
.mgmt-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.justify-end {
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.justify-start {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.msocial {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.msocial:hover {
    background: var(--teal);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--teal);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}


/* ============================================================
   MEDIA SLIDER SECTION (Swiper.js)
   ============================================================ */
.media-slider-section .swiper {
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
}

.media-slider-section .swiper-slide {
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    height: 400px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--surface);
}

.media-slider-section .swiper-slide img,
.media-slider-section .swiper-slide video {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.media-slider-section .swiper-button-next,
.media-slider-section .swiper-button-prev {
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.media-slider-section .swiper-button-next:after,
.media-slider-section .swiper-button-prev:after {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.media-slider-section .swiper-button-next:hover,
.media-slider-section .swiper-button-prev:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.media-slider-section .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: var(--text-light);
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.media-slider-section .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    opacity: 1;
    background: var(--primary);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* =========================================
   CURRICULUM SECTION
   ========================================= */
.curriculum-section {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.curr-wrapper {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.curr-intro {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 5rem;
}

.curr-intro .eyebrow {
    color: var(--teal);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.curr-intro .eyebrow .ldot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--teal);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.curr-intro .main-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.curr-intro .main-title .highlight-text {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: serif;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.curr-intro p {
    color: var(--text-mid);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.curr-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.curr-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    min-height: 550px;
    padding: 3.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.curr-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.curr-bg-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    z-index: 0;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.curr-card:hover .curr-bg-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.curr-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 80%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 100%);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.cbse-card .curr-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.85) 75%, rgba(30, 61, 123, 0.98) 100%);
}

.ib-card .curr-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(13, 110, 106, 0.85) 75%, rgba(13, 110, 106, 0.98) 100%);
}

.curr-card:hover .curr-overlay {
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.curr-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.curr-card:hover .curr-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.curr-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #fff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.curr-content h3 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.curr-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.curr-card:hover .curr-desc {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.curr-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.curr-card:hover .curr-features {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.curr-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.curr-features i {
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 4px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.curr-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.cbse-card .curr-btn {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.ib-card .curr-btn {
    color: var(--teal);
}

.curr-btn:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .curr-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .curr-card {
        padding: 2.5rem;
        min-height: 480px;
    }

    .curr-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   CBSE HOME RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .management-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .culture-wrapper { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .culture-media { padding: 40px 20px 0 20px; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .culture-content { text-align: center; padding-top: 2rem; }
    .features-list { justify-content: center; }
    
    .management-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    .mgmt-col.text-right, .mgmt-col.text-left { text-align: center; }
    .mgmt-socials.justify-end, .mgmt-socials.justify-start { justify-content: center; }
    
    .left-dialogue::after, .right-dialogue::after {
        left: 50%;
        top: 100%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        border-width: 10px 10px 0 10px;
        border-color: #fff transparent transparent transparent;
    }
    .mgmt-dialogue { margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .mgmt-center { order: -1; } /* Founders Image on Top */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .heroSection { height: 70vh; }
    .logo-container img { width: 45vw; opacity: 0.4; }
    .heroSection video { filter: brightness(0.8); }
    
    .discover-content h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    .main-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .image-pill { width: 100px; height: 45px; }
    
    .arch-animations { transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: top center; }
    .arch-node { width: 60px; height: 60px; }
    .arch-node i { font-size: 18px !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .heroSection { height: 60vh; }
    .discover-content h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .mgmt-name { font-size: 1.25rem; }
    .mgmt-quote { font-size: 0.88rem; }
    .culture-content h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}