/* ============================================================
   NPM IMS Pharmacy Wing — Main Stylesheet
   ============================================================ */

/* ─── Google Fonts ───────────────────────────────────────── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Merriweather:wght@300;400;700&display=swap');

/* ─── CSS Variables ──────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --primary: #6b1e25;
  --primary-dark: #4a1219;
  --primary-light: #8b2d36;
  --accent: #d4a017;
  --accent-light: #f0c040;
  --green: #1a6b3c;
  --green-light: #2d9b5c;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #f8f6f2;
  --grey-light: #f0eee9;
  --grey: #6b6b6b;
  --grey-dark: #333333;
  --text: #2c2c2c;
  --shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(107, 30, 37, 0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(107, 30, 37, 0.18);
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --font-main: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Merriweather', serif;
}

/* ─── Reset & Base ───────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; overflow-x: hidden; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ─── Top Info Bar ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 6px 0;
}
.top-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.top-bar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); transition: var(--transition); }
.top-bar a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }
.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
}
.top-bar i { margin-right: 4px; color: var(--accent); }

/* ─── Navbar ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.navbar {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.navbar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.navbar-brand img {
  height: 54px;
  width: 54px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.brand-text .site-name {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.brand-text .site-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  font-weight: 400;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-text .site-name { font-size: 0.92rem; }
  .brand-text .site-tagline { display: none; }
  .navbar-brand img, .navbar-brand > div:first-child { height: 44px; width: 44px; min-width: 44px; }
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-links a {
  padding: 7px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(107, 30, 37, 0.06);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { width: 70%; }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--primary) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border-radius: 25px !important;
  padding: 7px 16px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--primary-dark) !important; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

/* ─── Hamburger ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}
.hamburger span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* Mobile menu header — hidden on desktop */
.nav-mobile-header { display: none; }
.nav-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-close-btn:hover { background: var(--grey-light); color: var(--primary); }

/* ─── Marquee Notice Bar ─────────────────────────────────── */
.notice-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 9px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.notice-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.notice-label {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-right: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.notice-ticker {
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}
.notice-ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 60px;
  animation: ticker-slide 30s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
}
.notice-ticker-inner:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.notice-ticker-inner a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.notice-ticker-inner a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }
.notice-ticker-inner a::before { content: '● '; color: var(--accent); margin-right: 4px; }
@keyframes ticker-slide {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ─── Container ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ─── Section Utility ────────────────────────────────────── */
.section { padding: 48px 0; }
.section-alt { background: var(--off-white); }
.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.section-title h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.section-title p {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.section-title .title-bar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  margin: 8px auto 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ─── Hero Carousel ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-carousel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: clamp(320px, 60vw, 580px);
  background: var(--primary-dark);
}
.carousel-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.9s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.carousel-slide.active { opacity: 1; z-index: 2; }
.carousel-slide img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.45);
}
.slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 0 40px;
  max-width: 700px;
  color: var(--white);
  animation: slideIn 0.8s ease both;
}
@keyframes slideIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.slide-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.slide-content p {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.5vw, 1.1rem);
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.slide-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.slide-btn:hover { background: var(--accent-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212,160,23,0.4); }

.carousel-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
}
.carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.carousel-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: var(--white);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.carousel-arrow:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary-dark); }
.carousel-arrow.prev { left: 20px; }
.carousel-arrow.next { right: 20px; }

/* ─── Stats Bar ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  padding: 18px 0;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-top: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ─── Messages Section ───────────────────────────────────── */
.messages-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.msg-tab {
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: transparent;
}
.msg-tab.active, .msg-tab:hover { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.message-panel { display: none; animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease; }
.message-panel.active { display: block; }
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* New compact message card */
.msg-card-v2 {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 22px 20px 16px;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  position: relative;
}
.msg-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.msg-avatar {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.msg-avatar-ph {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.msg-card-info h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.msg-desig { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; }
.msg-quote-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.msg-text-wrap { overflow: hidden; }
.msg-text {
  color: var(--grey-dark);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}
.msg-clamped {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: calc(1.8em * 4);
}
.msg-clamped.expanded {
  display: block;
  -webkit-line-clamp: unset;
  overflow: visible;
  max-height: none;
}
.msg-readmore-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.msg-readmore-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); }
.msg-readmore-btn i { transition: transform 0.3s ease; font-size: 0.75rem; }
.msg-readmore-btn.open i { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* ─── Course Cards ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.course-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(107,30,37,0.08);
}
.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.course-card-img {
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--green));
  position: relative;
}
.course-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.course-card:hover .course-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.course-card-img .course-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.course-card-body { padding: 22px; }
.course-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.course-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.course-meta span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.course-meta i { color: var(--accent); }
.course-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.btn-accent {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-accent:hover { background: var(--accent-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ─── Faculty Cards ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.faculty-card {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--primary);
}
.faculty-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.faculty-card img {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
}
.faculty-placeholder {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grey-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
}
.faculty-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.faculty-card .designation {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.faculty-card .dept {
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  background: var(--grey-light);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ─── Gallery Grid ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(107,30,37,0.85) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 14px;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-overlay span {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ─── Result Form ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.result-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.result-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 30px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--green);
}
.result-card h3 { color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.result-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
.result-table td { padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-light); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.result-table td:first-child { color: var(--grey); font-weight: 500; width: 40%; }
.result-table td:last-child { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
.grade-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.grade-pass { background: rgba(26, 107, 60, 0.12); color: var(--green); }
.grade-fail { background: rgba(107, 30, 37, 0.12); color: var(--primary); }

/* ─── Inquiry / Contact Form ─────────────────────────────── */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--grey-dark);
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e0dbd5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}
.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(107,30,37,0.1);
}
.form-grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }

/* ─── Events/News ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.events-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.event-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.event-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.event-card-img { height: 180px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--grey-light); }
.event-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: var(--transition); }
.event-card:hover .event-card-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.event-card-body { padding: 20px; }
.event-date-badge {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.event-card-body h4 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.event-card-body p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--grey); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ─── Lightbox ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.lightbox-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.92);
  z-index: 9999;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}
.lightbox-overlay.open { display: flex; }
.lightbox-img { max-width: 90vw; max-height: 88vh; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 28px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.lightbox-close:hover { color: var(--accent); transform: rotate(90deg); }

/* ─── Footer ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, #2a0a0f 100%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  padding: 40px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.5fr 1.5fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.footer-brand .site-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.75; }
.footer h4 {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.footer ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer ul li a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.footer ul li a::before { content: '›'; color: var(--accent); font-size: 1rem; }
.footer ul li a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--accent-light); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.footer-contact i { color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }
.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.social-links a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.social-links a:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ─── Page Header ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 50px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.page-header h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--accent-light); }
.breadcrumb span { opacity: 0.6; }

/* ─── Filter Tabs ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.filter-tab {
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  background: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.filter-tab.active, .filter-tab:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ─── Alert/Toast ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.alert {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.alert-success { background: rgba(26,107,60,0.1); color: var(--green); border: 1px solid rgba(26,107,60,0.3); }
.alert-error { background: rgba(107,30,37,0.1); color: var(--primary); border: 1px solid rgba(107,30,37,0.3); }
.alert-info { background: rgba(26,107,60,0.08); color: var(--grey-dark); border: 1px solid rgba(26,107,60,0.2); }

/* ─── Loading Spinner ────────────────────────────────────── */
.spinner {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-top-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ─── Scroll To Top ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  z-index: 999;
}
.scroll-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.scroll-top:hover { background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-4px); }

/* ─── Info Cards ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.info-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.info-card .icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}
.info-card h4 { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.info-card p { color: var(--grey); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ─── Why Choose Us — Redesigned ────────────────────────── */
.why-section { background: var(--white); }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 18px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(107,30,37,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(107,30,37,0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: var(--transition);
  transform-origin: left;
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why-card-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.why-icon-wrap {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(107,30,37,0.1), rgba(107,30,37,0.05));
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light)); color: var(--white); }
.why-badge {
  background: rgba(212,160,23,0.12);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,23,0.25);
}
.why-card h4 { color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-card p { color: var(--grey); font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.why-stat {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--grey);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
  padding-top: 10px; font-weight: 500;
}
.why-stat span { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); }

/* ─── Accreditation Strip ────────────────────────────────── */
.accreditation-strip { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary)); padding: 14px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.accreditation-strip .container { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow: hidden; }
.accred-label { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.accred-label i { margin-right: 6px; }
.accred-logos { display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; gap: 0; flex: 1; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; -ms-overflow-style: none; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
.accred-logos::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.accred-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; padding: 0 20px; color: var(--white); text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0; min-width: 80px; }
.accred-item i { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.accred-item span { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.accred-item small { font-size: 0.7rem; opacity: 0.7; white-space: nowrap; }
.accred-divider { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); flex-shrink: 0; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .accreditation-strip { padding: 12px 0; }
  .accreditation-strip .container { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; padding: 0 16px; overflow: hidden; }
  .accred-label { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .accred-logos { width: 100%; flex-direction: row !important; flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
  .accred-item { padding: 0 14px; min-width: 70px; }
  .accred-item:first-child { padding-left: 4px; }
  .accred-divider { display: none; }
}

/* ─── Testimonials Slider ────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.testimonials-slider { overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 100%; }
.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  will-change: transform;
}
.tcard {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 20px;
  width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
  min-width: calc(33.333% - 16px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(107,30,37,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(107,30,37,0.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.tcard:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.tcard-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.tcard-quote {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1rem;
}
.tcard-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; }
.tcard-stars .fas.fa-star { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.tcard-stars .far.fa-star { color: #d1d5db; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.tcard-text { color: var(--grey-dark); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.75; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: italic; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word; }
.tcard-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-light); padding-top: 16px; }
.tcard-avatar { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
.tcard-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}
.tcard-info strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 700; }
.tcard-info span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--grey); }
.testimonials-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; margin-top: 28px; }
.t-nav-btn {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary); background: transparent; color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.9rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: var(--transition);
}
.t-nav-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.t-dots { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.t-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(107,30,37,0.2); cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); border: none; }
.t-dot.active { background: var(--primary); width: 24px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ─── Placements ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.placements-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.placement-stats-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
/* Placed student photo cards */
.placements-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.pc { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(107,30,37,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(107,30,37,0.07); transition: var(--transition); }
.pc:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.pc-photo { position: relative; height: 200px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-light)); overflow: hidden; }
.pc-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: var(--transition); }
.pc:hover .pc-photo img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.pc-photo-ph { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 4rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.pc-pkg { position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary-dark); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; }
.pc-body { padding: 18px 16px; }
.pc-body h5 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.pc-course { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--grey); display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.pc-company { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.pc-logo { width: 34px; height: 34px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid var(--grey-light); flex-shrink: 0; }
.pc-logo-ph { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--grey-light); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.95rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pc-cname { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--grey-dark); }
.pc-role { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--grey); }
.placement-stat-box {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px 16px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(107,30,37,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(107,30,37,0.07); transition: var(--transition);
}
.placement-stat-box:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.placement-stat-box.highlight { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light)); color: var(--white); border-color: transparent; }
.placement-stat-box i { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
.placement-stat-box.highlight i { color: var(--accent-light); }
.psb-num { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); line-height: 1.1; }
.placement-stat-box.highlight .psb-num { color: var(--white); }
.psb-label { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--grey); margin-top: 4px; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; }
.placement-stat-box.highlight .psb-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* ─── Brand Logo Marquee ─────────────────────────────────── */
.brand-marquee-wrap { background: var(--white); border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-light); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-light); padding: 18px 0; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; }
.brand-marquee-label { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 8px 18px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; margin-right: 20px; }
.brand-marquee-label i { margin-right: 6px; color: var(--accent); }
.brand-marquee-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; flex: 1; }
.brand-marquee-track { display: flex; animation: brand-scroll 28s linear infinite; width: max-content; }
.brand-marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.bm-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 6px 28px; border-right: 1px solid var(--grey-light); white-space: nowrap; color: var(--grey-dark); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; transition: var(--transition); }
.bm-item:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.bm-item i { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--primary); opacity: 0.7; }
@keyframes brand-scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ─── Campus Projects ────────────────────────────────────── */
.projects-section { background: var(--white); }
.proj-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.proj-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(107,30,37,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(107,30,37,0.07);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  min-width: 0; /* prevent grid blowout */
}
.proj-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.proj-img { height: 180px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.proj-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: var(--transition); }
.proj-card:hover .proj-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.proj-img-ph { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 3.5rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.proj-icon-research { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b1e25,#8b2d36); }
.proj-icon-industry { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1a6b3c,#2d9b5c); }
.proj-icon-innovation { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#b45309,#d97706); }
.proj-icon-community { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#1d4ed8,#3b82f6); }
.proj-icon-academic { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6d28d9,#8b5cf6); }
.proj-badge { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 20px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; }
.proj-cat-research { background: rgba(107,30,37,0.88); color: #fff; }
.proj-cat-industry { background: rgba(26,107,60,0.88); color: #fff; }
.proj-cat-innovation { background: rgba(212,160,23,0.92); color: #3a1a00; }
.proj-cat-community { background: rgba(37,99,235,0.88); color: #fff; }
.proj-cat-academic { background: rgba(109,40,217,0.88); color: #fff; }
.proj-award { position: absolute; bottom: 12px; left: 12px; background: var(--accent); color: var(--primary-dark); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.proj-body { padding: 16px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.proj-body h4 { color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.98rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; word-break: break-word; }
.proj-body p { color: var(--grey); font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 14px; word-break: break-word; }
.proj-footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--grey-light); padding-top: 12px; }
.proj-meta-row { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.proj-meta-row span { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--grey); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.proj-meta-row i { color: var(--accent); }
.proj-team { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--grey); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.proj-team i { color: var(--primary); }

/* ─── Alumni Photo Grid ──────────────────────────────────── */
.alumni-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.alumni-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.alum-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(107,30,37,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(107,30,37,0.07); transition: var(--transition); }
.alum-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.alum-img-wrap { position: relative; height: 190px; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--primary-light)); }
.alum-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: var(--transition); }
.alum-card:hover .alum-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.alum-img-ph { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 4.5rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.alum-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top,rgba(74,18,25,0.92) 0%,rgba(74,18,25,0.3) 60%,transparent 100%); opacity: 0; transition: var(--transition); display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 16px; }
.alum-card:hover .alum-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.alum-overlay p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); font-size: 0.82rem; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; }
.alum-li { position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: #0077b5; color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.75rem; transition: var(--transition); z-index: 2; }
.alum-li:hover { transform: scale(1.15); }
.alum-body { padding: 16px 18px; }
.alum-body h5 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.alum-course { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.alum-role { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--grey-dark); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.alum-company { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--grey); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.alum-company i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.7rem; }

/* ─── Responsive (new sections) ─────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .placement-stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .placements-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .alumni-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .tcard { width: calc(50% - 12px); min-width: calc(50% - 12px); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  /* Testimonials — single card, full width */
  .tcard {
    width: calc(100vw - 80px);
    min-width: calc(100vw - 80px);
    max-width: 420px;
  }

  /* horizontal swipe scroll for card grids */
  .placements-grid,
  .proj-grid,
  .alumni-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    padding-left: 4px;
    padding-right: 20px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .placements-grid::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .proj-grid::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .alumni-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

  /* fade hint on right edge */
  .placements-section .container,
  .projects-section .container,
  .alumni-section .container {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .placements-section .container::after,
  .projects-section .container::after,
  .alumni-section .container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0;
    width: 40px; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(248,246,242,0.85));
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .pc, .proj-card, .alum-card {
    width: 72vw;
    min-width: 72vw;
    max-width: 300px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .brand-marquee-label { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .placement-stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
  .pc, .proj-card, .alum-card {
    width: 78vw;
    min-width: 78vw;
    max-width: 280px;
  }
  .tcard {
    width: calc(100vw - 48px);
    min-width: calc(100vw - 48px);
  }
}

/* ─── Desktop Only (ensure nav stays horizontal) ─────────── */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .hamburger { display: none !important; }
  .nav-links {
    position: static !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    overflow-y: visible !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }
  .nav-mobile-header { display: none !important; }
}

/* ─── Wide Desktop (≥1200px) restore comfortable spacing ─── */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .nav-links a {
    padding: 8px 13px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }
  .nav-cta {
    padding: 8px 20px !important;
  }
  .navbar-brand img {
    height: 58px;
    width: 58px;
  }
  .brand-text .site-name { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .brand-text .site-tagline { font-size: 0.68rem; }
}

/* ─── Responsive ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  /* Mobile menu header */
  .nav-mobile-header {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: var(--primary);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  }
  .nav-mobile-brand {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .nav-close-btn { color: var(--white) !important; }
  .nav-close-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important; }
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: right 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    z-index: 999;
    gap: 0;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-links.open { right: 0; }
  .nav-links a {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--grey-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--grey-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .nav-links a:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
  .nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
    background: rgba(107,30,37,0.05);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 28px;
  }
  .nav-links a::after { display: none; }
  .nav-cta {
    margin: 16px 24px !important;
    width: calc(100% - 48px) !important;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    padding: 14px 20px !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { padding-left: 20px !important; }
  .hero-carousel { height: 260px; }
  .slide-content { padding: 0 16px; }
  .slide-content h1 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .slide-content p { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .message-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px 16px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .message-card::before { display: none; }
  .msg-body p { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.7; }
  .form-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-item { border-right: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important; }
  .result-form-wrap { padding: 24px; }
  .section { padding: 44px 0; }
  /* prevent any section from overflowing */
  .section, .section > .container, main { overflow-x: hidden; max-width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faculty-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .section-title h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .carousel-arrow { display: none; }
  .detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .inquiry-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}