* {
   
font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

p {
   font-family: 'Google Sans', sans-serif;

}

/* add this near your global CSS (e.g. main stylesheet) */
html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    /* hide horizontal overflow */
}

:root {
    --brand-primary: #340e70;
    /* main brand / theme color */
    --brand-secondary: #011e40;
    /* headings / strong text */
    --button-bg: #f57c00;
    /* button background */
    --button-hover: #3c1776;
    /* button hover color */
    --text-color: #333333;
    /* default paragraph text */
    --muted: #64748b;
    /* secondary text */
    --bg: #fafafa;
    /* page background */
    --card-bg: #ffffff;
    /* card / surface */
    --border-color: #e6e8ec;
    --muted: #292a2c;
    --speed: 18s;
    /* lower = faster */
       --card-radius: 6px;
      --overlay-grad: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 60%);
      --accent: #007ac1;
      --text-white: #ffffff;
      --gap: 18px;

   

    --slide-speed: 12s;
    /* Adjust speed (lower = faster) */
}

.h2heading {
  font-size: 33px;
   font-weight: 800;
   letter-spacing: 0.4px;
   color: #111;
   /* text-transform: uppercase; */
   margin-bottom: 12px;
   line-height: 44px;
}

h2.h2heading span {
    font-weight: 300;
}
.slide-content h2 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    text-shadow: -2px 1px 6px rgb(0 0 0);
}


/* hero banner 
=============================================*/

 /* ════════════════════════════════════════
       SIN = Shivalik Institute of Nursing
       All classes prefixed with "sin-"
    ════════════════════════════════════════ */
 
    * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    body { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; overflow-x: hidden; }
 
    /* ── MAIN HERO WRAPPER ── */
    .sin-hero {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      height: 650px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
   
    /* ── VARIABLES ── */
    :root {
      --dark:      #2a2d41;
      --orange:    #ff7a00;
      --orange-lt: #ff9533;
      --cream:     #fef9f4;
      --muted:     #6b6f87;
      --border:    rgba(42,45,65,.1);
      --text:      #3a3d52;
    }
 
    /* ── RESET ── */
    *,*::before,*::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    body { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; background: #f4f5f9; }
 
    /* ══════════════════════════
       SECTION
    ══════════════════════════ */
    .pm-section {
      padding: 70px 0;
      background: #fff;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    /* Subtle BG decorations */
    .pm-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -80px; right: -80px;
      width: 380px; height: 380px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 60px solid rgba(255,122,0,.05);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
 
    /* ══════════════════════════
       PHOTO SIDE
    ══════════════════════════ */
    .pm-frame {
      position: relative;
      padding: 12px 0 12px 12px;
    }
    /* Orange border behind photo */
    .pm-frame::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 24px; bottom: 24px;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,122,0,.28);
      border-radius: 16px;
    }
    /* Orange tint shadow behind photo */
    .pm-frame::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 24px; left: 24px; right: 0; bottom: 0;
      background: rgba(255,122,0,.06);
      border-radius: 16px;
    }
    /* Photo box */
    .pm-photo {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      border-radius: 12px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(42,45,65,.18);
      aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    }
    .pm-photo img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: top center;
      display: block;
    }
    /* "Principal" vertical side tag */
    .pm-side-tag {
      position: absolute;
      top: 28px; right: -4px; z-index: 10;
      background: var(--orange);
      color: #fff;
      font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 12px;
      border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
      writing-mode: vertical-rl;
      transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
    /* Name card overlapping photo bottom */
    .pm-name-card {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 5;
      margin: -40px 10px 0 20px;
      background: var(--dark);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 14px 16px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(42,45,65,.25);
    }
    .pm-avatar {
      width: 42px; height: 42px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--orange);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .pm-name-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
    .pm-name-info strong {
      display: block; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600;
      color: #fff; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
    }
    .pm-name-info span {
      font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-weight: 300;
    }
    .pm-name-badge {
      background: rgba(255,122,0,.2);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,122,0,.4);
      color: var(--orange-lt);
      font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 20px;
      white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
 
    /* ══════════════════════════
       CONTENT SIDE
    ══════════════════════════ */
    /* Eyebrow */
    .pm-eyebrow {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .pm-eyebrow span:first-child {
      width: 32px; height: 2px;
      background: var(--orange); border-radius: 2px; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .pm-eyebrow span:last-child {
      font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--orange);
    }
  
   .hod .btn-reg {
    display: inline !important;
}
.query-card p a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: black;
}
    /* Lead para */
    .pm-lead {
      font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text);
      font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.88;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .pm-lead strong { color: var(--dark); font-weight: 600; }
    /* Quote */
    .pm-quote {
      position: relative;
      background: var(--cream);
      border-left: 3px solid var(--orange);
      border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
      padding: 20px 22px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .pm-quote::after {
      content: '\201C';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -24px; right: 10px;
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 8rem; color: rgba(255,122,0,.1);
      line-height: 1; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .pm-quote p {
      font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      font-size: 1.05rem; font-style: italic;
      color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.8;
      font-weight: 600; position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: 0;
    }
    /* Body paras */
    .pm-body p {
      font-size: 14px; color: #585b72;
      font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.88;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .pm-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    /* ══════════════════════════
       RESPONSIVE
    ══════════════════════════ */
 
    /* Tablet */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .pm-section { padding: 56px 0; }
      .pm-content-col { margin-top: 56px; }
      .pm-frame { max-width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; }
    }
 
    /* Mobile */
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      .pm-section { padding: 44px 0; }
      /* Hide decorative frames on mobile */
      .pm-frame::before,
      .pm-frame::after { display: none; }
      .pm-frame { padding: 0; }
      .pm-photo { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
      /* Name card adjustments */
      .pm-name-card { margin: -36px 8px 0 8px; padding: 12px 14px; }
      .pm-avatar { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 1rem; }
      .pm-name-info strong { font-size: 12.5px; }
      .pm-name-badge { display: none; }
      /* Content */
      .pm-content-col { margin-top: 44px; }
      .pm-heading { font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 6vw, 2.2rem); }
      .pm-lead { font-size: 14px; }
      .pm-quote p { font-size: 1rem; }
      .pm-sig { padding: 14px 16px; gap: 12px; }
      .pm-sig p { font-size: 13.5px; }
    }
 
    /* Small mobile */
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .pm-section { padding: 36px 0; }
      .pm-side-tag { display: none; }
    }


    /* ── SINGLE SLIDE ── */
    .sin-slide {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 1.1s ease;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .sin-slide.sin-active {
      opacity: 1;
      z-index: 2;
    }
 
    /* ── BACKGROUND IMAGE ── */
    .sin-slide-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      transform: scale(1.06);
      transition: transform 8s ease;
    }
    .sin-slide.sin-active .sin-slide-bg {
      transform: scale(1);
    }
 
    /* ── DARK OVERLAY ── */
    .sin-slide-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        rgba(20, 22, 40, 0.90) 0%,
        rgba(20, 22, 40, 0.62) 45%,
        rgba(20, 22, 40, 0.22) 100%
      );
    }
 
    /* ── SLIDE TEXT WRAPPER ── */
    .sin-slide-content {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      z-index: 5;
      padding-bottom: 75px;
    }
 
    /* ── BADGE / TAG ── */
    .sin-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 7px;
      background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.18);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.42);
      color: #ff9533;
      font-size: 10.5px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 14px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(14px);
      transition: opacity 0.55s ease 0.18s, transform 0.55s ease 0.18s;
    }
    .sin-slide.sin-active .sin-badge {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .sin-badge-dot {
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background: #ff7a00;
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: sinBlink 2s infinite;
    }
    @keyframes sinBlink {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
      50%       { opacity: 0.3; }
    }
 
    /* ── MAIN HEADING ── */
    .sin-heading {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #ffffff;
      line-height: 1.16;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      transition: opacity 0.75s ease 0.3s, transform 0.75s ease 0.3s;
    }
    .sin-slide.sin-active .sin-heading {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .sin-heading em {
      color: #ff9533;
      font-style: italic;
    }
 
    /* ── DESCRIPTION ── */
    .sin-desc {
      font-size: 14.5px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.82;
      max-width: 480px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(16px);
      transition: opacity 0.65s ease 0.46s, transform 0.65s ease 0.46s;
    }
    .sin-slide.sin-active .sin-desc {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
 
    /* ── BUTTONS ROW ── */
    .sin-btn-row {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(12px);
      transition: opacity 0.65s ease 0.62s, transform 0.65s ease 0.62s;
    }
    .sin-slide.sin-active .sin-btn-row {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
 
    /* Orange Button */
    .sin-btn-primary {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 7px;
      padding: 12px 24px;
      background: #ff7a00;
      color: #ffffff;
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 600;
      border-radius: 9px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .sin-btn-primary:hover {
      background: #ff9533;
      color: #fff;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.42);
    }
 
    /* Ghost Button */
    .sin-btn-ghost {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 7px;
      padding: 11px 22px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 500;
      border-radius: 9px;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
      text-decoration: none;
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .sin-btn-ghost:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
      color: #fff;
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    }
 
    /* ════════════════════════════════════════
       BOTTOM CONTROL BAR
    ════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .sin-controls {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      z-index: 20;
      display: flex;
      align-items: stretch;
      background: rgba(18, 20, 36, 0.90);
      backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    }
 
    /* Tab group */
    .sin-tab-group {
      display: flex;
      flex: 1;
    }
 
    /* Single tab */
    .sin-tab {
      flex: 1;
      padding: 13px 18px;
      cursor: pointer;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .sin-tab:last-child { border-right: none; }
    .sin-tab:hover { background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.07); }
    .sin-tab.sin-tab-active { background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.1); }
 
    /* Top line on active tab */
    .sin-tab::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: transparent;
      transition: background 0.3s;
    }
    .sin-tab.sin-tab-active::before { background: #ff7a00; }
 
    /* Progress fill inside tab */
    .sin-tab-fill {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: 0%;
      background: rgba(255, 122, 0, 0.07);
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: width 50ms linear;
    }
 
    /* Tab icon box */
    .sin-tab-icon {
      width: 30px;
      height: 30px;
      border-radius: 7px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
      font-size: 14px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      position: relative;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .sin-tab.sin-tab-active .sin-tab-icon {
      background: #ff7a00;
      color: #fff;
    }
 
    /* Tab text */
    .sin-tab-text { position: relative; min-width: 0; }
    .sin-tab-title {
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      white-space: nowrap;
      overflow: hidden;
      text-overflow: ellipsis;
      display: block;
    }
    .sin-tab.sin-tab-active .sin-tab-title { color: #ff9533; }
    .sin-tab-sub {
      font-size: 10.5px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
      font-weight: 300;
      white-space: nowrap;
      overflow: hidden;
      text-overflow: ellipsis;
      display: block;
    }
 
    /* Prev / Next arrows */
    .sin-arrow-wrap {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
      padding: 0 14px;
      border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .sin-arrow {
      width: 34px;
      height: 34px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border: none;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      font-size: 15px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }
    .sin-arrow:hover { background: #ff7a00; color: #fff; }
 
    /* ── TOP PROGRESS LINE ── */
    .sin-progress {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      z-index: 30;
      background: transparent;
    }
    .sin-progress-fill {
      height: 100%;
      background: #ff7a00;
      width: 0%;
    }
 
    /* ════════════════════════════════════════
       RESPONSIVE
    ════════════════════════════════════════ */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .sin-hero { height: 560px; }
    }
 
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      .sin-hero { height: 450px; }          /* ← phone height */
      .sin-tab-sub  { display: none; }
      .sin-tab      { padding: 12px 10px; gap: 7px; }
      .sin-tab-icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; font-size: 12px; }
      .sin-tab-title { font-size: 11px; }
    }
 
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .sin-hero { height: 450px; }
      .sin-heading { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 6.5vw, 2.4rem); }
      .sin-btn-row { gap: 8px; }
      .sin-btn-primary,
      .sin-btn-ghost  { width: 100%; justify-content: center; font-size: 13px; }
      .sin-arrow-wrap { padding: 0 8px; }
      .sin-arrow      { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
    }
 









/* -------------------------
   Base / Reset
   ------------------------- */
/* make parent a flex row so children stretch to equal height */
.media-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: stretch;
    /* key for equal height */
}

/* Left list panel */
.video-list {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 8px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    /* let parent determine height */
    min-width: 230px;
}

.video-list-inner {
    overflow: auto;
    padding-right: 6px;
}

.list-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eef0f3;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.list-item:hover {
    background: #fbf8ff;
}

.list-item.active {
    box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 var(--button-hover);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff9ff, #ffffff);
}

.thumb {
    width: 110px;
    min-width: 110px;
    height: 62px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid #e9edf2;
}

.thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.meta {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.meta .title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 400;
    /* color: var(--brand-primary); */
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.12;
}

.meta .sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* Right video panel */
.video-card {
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.embed-wrap {
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;
    background: #111;
    /* dark placeholder like screenshot */
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    /* take remaining space so left/right equal height */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.embed-wrap iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    display: block;
}

/* caption area below embed */
.video-meta {
    padding: 16px 8px 0;
}

.video-meta h5 {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
}

.video-meta .muted {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments: on small screens stack */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .media-row {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .video-list {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: unset;
    }
}

/* scrollbar niceness */
.video-list-inner::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

.video-list-inner::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #d7dbe0;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* -------------------------
   Header / Nav
   ------------------------- */
.nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: 0;
    box-shadow: unset;
    margin: 0px;
}

.nav-link:focus-visible {
    outline: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* small text */
.small {
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* mobile menu button */
.menu-btn {
    display: none;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 18px;
    padding: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* -------------------------
   


/* ============================================================================================================================ */
/* <!-- ===== Category Buttons Section ===== --> */
.category-section {
    padding: 22px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.category-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.cat-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 26px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    color: var(--bg);
    border: none;
}

.cat-btn i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}


.logo-img {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-title {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
}


/* ---------------- BUTTONS (Using Root Colors) ---------------- */
.btn-main {
    background: var(--button-bg);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.25);
}

.btn-main:hover {
    background: var(--button-hover);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-root {
    border: 2px solid #fff !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-root:hover {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--brand-secondary) !important;
}

.item a {
    color: #000000;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.mini-marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee
}

.mini-marquee .track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
    animation: scroll var(--speed) linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 10px 16px;
}

/* pause on hover / focus */
.mini-marquee:hover .track, .mini-marquee:focus-within .track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem
}

.bullet {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ff0000;
    flex: 0 0 auto
}

@keyframes scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    /* requires duplicated content */
}

/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .mini-marquee .track {
        gap: 24px;
        padding: 8px
    }

    .item {
        font-size: 0.88rem
    }
}

/* === ABOUT SECTION (unchanged) === */
.about-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: #f9ffec;
}
section.category-1section.pt-5.pb-5 {
    background: #0e024f;
}


.about-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}



.about-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.read-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 20px;
    background: var(--button-bg);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16) 0px 3px 6px, rgb(0 0 0 / 87%) 0px 3px 6px;
}

.read-btn:hover {
    background: var(--button-bg);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* === ANNOUNCEMENTS BOX (with slider) === */
.announcements {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 20px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.announcements h4 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ticker viewport */
.announcement-ticker {
    height: 240px;
    /* visible area */
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* track (will move upward) */
.announcement-track {
    display: block;
    animation: slideUp var(--slide-speed) linear infinite;
}

/* pause on hover */
.announcements:hover .announcement-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* actual list */
.announcement-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.announcement-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.announcement-list li i {
    color: red;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.announcement-list li a {
    color: var(--brand-secondary, #011e40);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.announcement-list li a:hover {
    color: var(--button-bg);
}

/* animation keyframes */
@keyframes slideUp {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-50%);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
   

    .announcements {
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
}

img.new {
    width: 60px;
}



.placement-icon img {
    width: 170px;
    border-radius: 100%;
    height: 170px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border: 3px solid #f57c00;
}

/* ================================================================== */
/* Managing Committee Section  */
.mc-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.mc-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 34px;
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.mc-sub {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.mc-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    width: 230px;
    padding: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(9, 30, 60, 0.04);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.mc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(9, 30, 60, 0.12);
}

.mc-photo {
    width: 105px !important;
    height: 110px;
    border-radius: 14%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(52, 14, 112, 0.08);
    margin-top: -60px;
    /* overlap effect if card sits on colored band */
    background: #f3f3f3;
}

.mc-name {
    margin-top: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    olor: var(--brand-secondary);
    /* font-size: 1.05rem; */
}

.mc-role {
    color: var(--muted);
    margin: 6px 0 -1px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.mc-desc {
    color: #444;
    font-size: .95rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-top: auto;
    /* push bio button to bottom */
}

.mc-actions {
    margin-top: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.btn-bio {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--button-bg);
    color: #000000;
    padding: 3px 15px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.btn-bio:hover {
    background: var(--button-hover);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--button-bg);
}

.mc-card .socials {
    margin-top: 12px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mc-card .socials a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.mc-card .socials a:hover {
    background: var(--button-bg);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* layout spacing */
.mc-row {
    gap: 24px;
}

/* responsive: smaller photos on small screens */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .mc-photo {
        width: 96px;
        height: 96px;
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .mc-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .facilities-section {
        padding: 30px 0 !important;
    }
}

/* ==============================================placement-section  ========================================= */
/* Section background */
.placement-section {
    margin-top: 275px;
    position: relative;
    /* background-image: linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(23, 3, 59, 0.651) 0%,rgba(48, 5, 206, 0.9) 100%),url(https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/hexellence.png)!important; */
    background-color: #030730;
    padding: 40px 0 60px;
    /* overflow: hidden; */
    /* text-align: center; */
}

.placement-icon i {
    font-size: 27px;
    color: var(--button-bg);
    margin-bottom: 19px;
    padding: 17px;
    background: #011e40;
    border-radius: 128px;
}

/* Section title */
.placement-section h2 {
    /* text-align: center; */
    color: var(--text-dark);
    /* margin-bottom: 95px; */
}

/* Card layout */
.placement-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 3px solid #040c2c;
    border-radius: 0px 53px 2px;
    box-shadow: 7px 10px 1px rgb(255 211 150);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px 25px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    top: -4px;
    /* lifts card upward */
    z-index: 499;
    margin: 14px;
}

/* On hover, lift card higher */
.placement-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(9, 30, 60, 0.12);
}

.row.top {
    margin-top: -229px;
}

/* =======================gallery-page ====================================================*/
.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.gallery-grid img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.lightbox {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 9999;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox .close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 30px;
    color: white;
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: bold;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.lightbox img {
    max-width: 90%;
    max-height: 85%;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* =======================gallery-page ====================================================*/
/* ==============================================placement-section  end ========================================= */
/* --- Section --- */
.facilities-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #fff;
}



/* ===================================================== */
/* Heading row: title left, arrows right */
.testimonials-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.testimonials-arrows {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.testimonials-arrows button {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 0;
    background: var(--button-bg);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all .18s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(9, 30, 60, 0.08);
}

/* Make columns equal height inside carousel */
.carousel-item .row>[class*='col-'] {
    display: flex;
}

.carousel-item .row>[class*='col-']>.testimonial-card {
    flex: 1;
}

/* Responsive: arrows move below title on narrow screens */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .testimonials-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .testimonials-arrows {
        order: 2;
    }

    .testimonials-header h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
}

/* ================================================================================faq========================== */
section.faq-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.accordion-item {
    border: none;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.accordion-button {
    background-color: var(--brand-secondary);
    color: var(--bg);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-button::after {
    content: "\f067";
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(0deg);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    content: "\f068";
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background-color: var(--button-bg);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.accordion-body {
    background: #fff;
    color: #333;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--button-bg);
}

.accordion-button:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .faq-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .accordion-button {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        padding: 14px 16px;
    }
}

/* Nursing Future Section */
.nursing-future-section {
    background-color: var(--brand-secondary);
    /* Deep blue background */
    color: #fff;
    padding: 50px 20px;
}

.nursing-future-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.nursing-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.nursing-text h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.nursing-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 700px;
}

.contact-btn {
    /* background-color: #fff; */
    /* color: #b12b1a; */
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 12px 40px;
    border-radius: 1px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.contact-btn:hover {
    /* background-color: #b12b1a; */
    color: #fff;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nursing-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .nursing-text h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .contact-btn {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
}

/* ============================= foote================= */
/* container (use site root container) */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Footer base */
.si-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d3b72 0%, var(--brand-secondary) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 48px 0 22px;
    font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
}

/* top block with soft card look */
.footer-top {
    /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0.01)); */
    /* border-radius: 12px; */
    padding: 28px;
    /* box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(3,8,23,0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.03); */
    /* margin-bottom: 18px; */
}

/* grid layout */
.ft-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* columns */
.ft-col h5 {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ft-about {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 6px 0 14px;
    max-width: 420px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* logo */
.ft-logo {
    max-width: 260px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: white;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* badges */


/* links list */
.ft-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.ft-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ft-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color .18s ease, transform .12s ease;
}

.ft-links a:hover {
    color: var(--button-bg);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* contact */
.contact-col .contact-line {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    margin: 6px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.contact-col a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-col a:hover {
    color: var(--button-bg);
}

/* newsletter */
.newsletter {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.newsletter input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    color: #fff;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) inset;
}

.newsletter button {
    background: var(--button-bg);
    color: #07203a;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 11px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(9, 10, 28, 0.45);
    transition: transform .12s ease, background .12s ease;
}

.newsletter button:hover {
    background: var(--button-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* social row */
.social-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.social {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgb(246 142 27);
    color: #fff;
    transition: all .14s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 6, 20, 0.35);
}

.social svg {
    display: block;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.social:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* brand-specific hover tint */
.social.soc-fb:hover {
    background: #ffac2c !important;
    color: #fff;
}

.social.soc-ig:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #fcb045, #fd1d1d, #833ab4);
    color: #fff;
}

.social.soc-yt:hover {
    background: #FF0000;
    color: #fff;
}

/* footer bottom */
.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: rgb(0 0 0 / 47%);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.footer-bottom small {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.fb-right a {
    margin-left: 18px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.fb-right a:hover {
    color: var(--button-bg);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .ft-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .footer-top {
        padding: 22px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
    .ft-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .newsletter {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .newsletter button {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .fb-right a {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 12px;
        display: inline-block;
    }
}

/* ==================== */
/* Container */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Section */
/* gallery move css */
:root {
    --gap: 15px;
    --height: 550px;
    --col-width: 380px;
}

.ws-slider {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ws-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--gap);
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 8px calc(var(--gap));
    animation-name: slideLeft;
    animation-timing-function: linear;
    animation-iteration-count: infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

@keyframes slideLeft {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    /* we duplicate content so -50% gives seamless loop */
}

.col-box {
    flex: 0 0 var(--col-width);
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--gap);
}

.big-img {
    height: var(--height);
}

.small-img {
    height: calc(var(--height) / 2 - (var(--gap) / 2));
}

.tile {
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
    background: #efefef;
}

.tile img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .35s ease;
}

.tile:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    :root {
        --col-width:320px
    }

    .big-img {
        height: 480px
    }

    .small-img {
        height: 240px
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --col-width:240px
    }

    .big-img {
        height: 360px
    }

    .small-img {
        height: 175px
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    :root {
        --col-width:180px
    }

    .big-img {
        height: 260px
    }

    .small-img {
        height: 125px
    }
}

/* remove any pointer events that cause hover pause (we don't pause) */
.ws-track, .ws-slider {
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    -ms-user-select: none;
    user-select: none;
}

/* gallery move css */
/* ========================== about-css =============== */
/* About Banner */
.about-banner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-banner {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .about-content h1 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .about-content p {
        font-size: 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .nursing-btn.text-start {
        text-align: center !important;
    }
}

/* Principal message section */
.principal-message {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(52, 14, 112, 0.04), rgba(1, 30, 64, 0.02));
}

.pm-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.99), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96)); */
    border-radius: 14px;
    /* box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(6, 10, 30, 0.12); */
    /* padding: 28px; */
    align-items: center;
}

/* left column (photo) */
.pm-left {
    flex: 0 0 260px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    /* align-items: center; */
    /* text-align: center; */
}

.pm-photo {
    width: 360px;
    height: 425px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 6px solid rgba(52, 14, 112, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(3, 7, 25, 0.12);
}

.pm-name {
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.pm-name h4 {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
}

.pm-name .pm-role {
    display: block;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* right column (message) */
.pm-right {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.pm-right h2 {
    /* margin: 0 0 12px 0; */
    /* font-size: 24px; */
    /* letter-spacing: 0.2px; */
}

.pm-intro {
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.pm-quote {
    margin: 14px 0;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--button-bg);
    background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.04);
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
    font-style: italic;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(9, 10, 28, 0.04) inset;
}

.pm-text {
    margin: 12px 0 18px 0;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* signature area */
.pm-sign {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: center;
}

.pm-sign-img {
    width: 140px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(2, 6, 20, 0.12));
}

.pm-sign-meta .pm-sign-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-size: 15px;
}

.pm-sign-meta .pm-sign-title {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* small visual touches */
.pm-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .pm-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 22px;
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .pm-left {
        flex-basis: auto;
    }

    .pm-photo {
        /* width: 180px; */
        /* height: 180px; */
    }

    .pm-right h2 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .principal-message {
        padding: 36px 0;
    }

    .pm-photo {
        /* width: 150px; */
        /* height: 150px; */
    }

    .pm-right h2 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .pm-quote {
        font-size: 15px;
        padding: 12px;
    }
}

/* 
/* Section base */
.hmv-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(52, 14, 112, 0.02), rgba(1, 30, 64, 0.01));
    color: var(--text-color);
    font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
}

/* Header */
.hmv-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Grid */
.hmv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Card */
.hmv-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(6, 10, 30, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    min-height: 240px;
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(3, 7, 20, 0.03);
}

.hmv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(6, 10, 30, 0.10);
}

/* Icon */
.hmv-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(52, 14, 112, 0.10), rgba(1, 30, 64, 0.04));
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(3, 7, 25, 0.04);
}

/* Title & text */
.hmv-card-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
}

.hmv-card-text {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
    .hmv-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hmv-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hmv-header h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .hmv-sub {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }

    .hmv-card {
        min-height: auto;
    }
}

/* Section */
.affiliation-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(52, 14, 112, 0.03), rgba(1, 30, 64, 0.01));
    font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
}

.affiliation-sub {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Grid */
.affiliation-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Card */
.affiliation-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6, 10, 30, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.affiliation-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(6, 10, 30, 0.12);
}

.affiliation-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

.affiliation-content {
    padding: 18px 20px 24px;
}

.affiliation-content h3 {
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.affiliation-content p {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .affiliation-sub {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* individual colors */
.cat-junior {
    background-color: #9e0031;
    /* deep red */
}

.cat-senior {
    background-color: #f8a100;
    /* orange/yellow */
    color: #000;
}

.cat-alumni {
    background-color: #9e0031;
    /* same red for consistency */
}

/* hover effects */
.cat-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* icons */
.cat-btn i {
    font-size: 18px;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cat-btn {
        flex: 1 1 -1%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 12px 20px;
    }

    .mc-card {
        width: 189px !important;
    }

    .placement-section {
        background-color: unset !important;
    }

    .h2heading {
        font-size: 20px !important;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--brand-secondary);
        margin: 0 0 18px 0;
    }

    .gpp-header {
        display: block !important;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: flex-start;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cat-btn {
        font-size: 15px;
        padding: 3px 10px;
    }
}

/* =======================================================  admisson================== */
/* container */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Section base */
.admission-proc {
    padding: 48px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(52, 14, 112, 0.02), rgba(1, 30, 64, 0.01));
    font-family: Inter, system-ui, sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-color);
}

.admission-lead {
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Tabs */
.ap-tabs {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 18px auto 22px;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.ap-tab {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    transition: all .18s ease;
}

.ap-tab.active {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-primary), var(--brand-secondary));
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(52, 14, 112, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Panels */
.ap-panels {
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.ap-panel {
    margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Procedure steps */
.proc-steps {
    counter-reset: step;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
}

.proc-steps li {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6, 10, 30, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.proc-steps li::before {
    counter-increment: step;
    content: counter(step);
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-primary), var(--brand-secondary));
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.proc-steps li strong {
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Procedure actions */
.proc-actions {
    margin-top: 18px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--button-bg);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(9, 10, 28, 0.12);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(3, 7, 20, 0.06);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Eligibility grid */
.elig-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.elig-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6, 10, 30, 0.06);
}

.elig-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.elig-card ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 18px;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.elig-card ul li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Note */
.note {
    margin-top: 14px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--button-bg);
    background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.04);
    color: var(--muted);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
    .ap-tabs {
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .ap-tab {
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .proc-steps li {
        padding: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .ap-tabs {
        display: flex;
        overflow: auto;
        padding: 4px;
    }

    .proc-steps li {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* contact page===================================== */
/* CONTACT SECTION */
.contact-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.contact-info {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    padding: 30px;
    height: 100%;
}

.contact-info h4 {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.info-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.info-item i {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--button-bg);
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.info-item h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.info-item p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* FORM SECTION */
.contact-form-box {
    border: 1px dotted rgb(177, 177, 177);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 25px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.contact-form-box h4 {
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-form .form-control {
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.contact-form textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}

.btn-send:hover {
    background: var(--button-bg);
    color: #fff;
}

/* QUERY BOXES */
.query-container {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.query-card {
    background: #f6fff4;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 18px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.query-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 8px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--button-bg);
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
}

.query-card h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.query-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* MAP SECTION */
.map-container {
    margin-top: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 290px;
    border: 0;
}

/* Tabs */
.nav-pills .nav-link {
    color: var(--bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--button-bg);
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin: 0 5px;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-pills .nav-link.active {
    background: var(--button-bg) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.heading-text {
    padding: 0 0 30px 0px;
}

/* wrapper to limit width like your design */
/* left panel */
.panel-left {
    background: #ffecdd;
    padding: 61px 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* heading */
.h2heading .accent {
    color: var(--button-bg);
}

/* program lists */
.program-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.program-list li {
    padding: 10px 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.chev {
    color: #f57c00;
    font-weight: 500;
    /* min-width: 25px; */
    /* transform: translateY(1px); */
    font-size: 22px;
}

.program-link {
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* right panel (form) */
.panel-right {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    /* height: 100%; */
}

/* form styles: override bootstrap where needed */
.form-control, .form-select {
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 11px 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.form-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.disclaimer {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* CTA */
.apply-btn {
    background: var(--button-bg);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    width: 100%;
}

.apply-btn:hover {
    filter: brightness(.95);
}

/* ===== Default (desktop and mobile) ===== */
/* MAIN CARD */
.program-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    padding: 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    min-height: 160px;
}

.program-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--button-bg);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* TITLE */
.program-title {
    color: var(--muted);
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.program-sub {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* BLUE UNDERLINE */
.underline {
    width: 100px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #0d47a1 !important;
    border-radius: 25%;
    margin-top: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

/* RIGHT SEMICIRCLE */
.card-semicircle {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #eef3fb;
    border-top-left-radius: 140px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 140px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.program-card:hover .card-semicircle {
    background: #ffeddc;
}

/* ICON */
.card-semicircle img {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/*  */
/* ANIMATION base */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

/* directions */
.animate-on-scroll.from-left {
    transform: translateX(-40px);
}

.animate-on-scroll.from-right {
    transform: translateX(40px);
}

.animate-on-scroll.from-up {
    transform: translateY(-30px);
}

/* when in view */
.animate-on-scroll.in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

/* small screens tweak */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .card-semicircle img {
        width:48px;
        height: 48px;
    }
}

.owl-carousel .owl-item img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

.owl-stage {
    margin-top: 40px !important;
}

#gpp-track, .gpp-track, #track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.gpp-card {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}
/* card- hober-slider- css */
    .section-header{
      display:flex;
      justify-content:space-between;
      align-items:flex-start;
      gap:16px;
      margin-bottom:18px;
    }
    .section-header h2{
      margin:0;
      font-size:28px;
    }
    .section-header p{ margin:6px 0 0 0; color:#333; max-width:60%; }

    /* Swiper container sizing */
    .swiper {
      width: 100%;
      padding-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .swiper-button-next,
    .swiper-button-prev{
      color:#000;
      background:#000;
      width:38px;
      height:38px;
      border-radius:50%;
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
    }

    .swiper-wrapper { align-items:stretch; }
.card-img-box {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* image animation */
.card-img-box img {
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* overlay */
.card-img-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* hover effect */
.bg-black:hover .card-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.bg-black:hover .card-img-box::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

    /* Card */
    .card-s{
      position:relative;
      height:420px;
      border-radius:var(--card-radius);
      overflow:hidden;
      box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(8,8,8,0.12);
      transform-origin:center;
      transition:transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease;
      cursor: pointer;
      display:flex;
      flex-direction:column;
      justify-content:flex-end;
      background-size:cover;
      background-position:center;
    }

    /* overlay for legibility */
    .card-s::before{
      content:"";
      position:absolute;
      inset:0;
      background:var(--overlay-grad);
      transition: .28s ease;
      pointer-events:none;
    }

    .card-inner{
      position:relative;
      z-index:3;
      padding:20px;
      display:flex;
      flex-direction:column;
      gap:10px;
    }

    .badge{
      background: rgb(243 235 255);
      color: #000000 !important;
      display:inline-block;
      padding:6px 10px;
      border-radius:4px;
      font-weight:600;
      align-self:flex-start;
      box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    }

    .title-s{
      color:var(--text-white);
      font-size:20px;
      font-weight:700;
      text-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
      margin-top:auto;
    }

    .cta-row{
      display:flex;
      justify-content:space-between;
      align-items:center;
      gap:12px;
      margin-top:8px;
    }

    .know-more{
      display:inline-flex;
      align-items:center;
      gap:10px;
      color:var(--text-white);
      background: rgb(255 101 0);
      padding:8px 12px;
      border-radius:24px;
      font-weight:600;
      text-decoration:none;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }

    /* Hidden detailed content that reveals on hover / open */
    .detail{
      color:var(--text-white);
      margin-top:12px;
      opacity:0;
      transform:translateY(14px);
      max-height:0;
      overflow:hidden;
      transition:opacity .28s ease, transform .28s ease, max-height .28s ease;
      font-size:14px;
      line-height:1.35;
    }

    /* Hover/active state for desktop */
    .card-s:hover{
      transform:translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(8,8,8,0.2);
    }
    .card-s:hover .detail{
      opacity:1;
      transform:translateY(0);
      max-height:220px;
    }

    /* When we add .open on touch, show detail */
    .card-s.open .detail{
      opacity:1;
      transform:translateY(0);
      max-height:220px;
    }

    /* Responsive sizes */
    @media (max-width: 1024px){
      .card-s{ height:380px; }
      .section-header p{ max-width:100%; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px){
      .card-s{ height:320px; border-radius:8px; }
      .title{ font-size:18px; }
      .detail{ font-size:13px; }
    }
    @media (max-width:420px){
      .card-s{ height:300px; }
    }

    /* Small visual tweak: keep slide spacing similar to screenshot */
    .swiper-slide{
      height: auto;
    }


/* card- hover end */

.legacy-section{
  padding: 80px 0;
  background:#fff;
}

.legacy-container{
 
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 18px;
}

.legacy-heading{
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom:34px;
}

.legacy-section .eyebrow{
  font-size:18px;
  font-weight:700;
  color:#111;
}



.stats{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:26px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.stat{
  flex:1 1 18%;
  min-width:160px;
  padding:12px 6px;
}

.stat .num{
  font-size:42px;
  font-weight:800;
  color: #f57c00;
  margin-bottom:6px;
}

.stat .label{
  /* text-transform:uppercase; */
  /* font-size:11px; */
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.stat .rule{
  width:36px;
  height:2px;
  background:#111;
  opacity:0.15;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}

.stat .desc{
  /* font-size:13px; */
  color:#333;
  line-height:1.45;
}

/* TABLET */
@media(max-width:880px){
  .stat{
    flex:1 1 48%;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .stat .rule{
    margin-left:auto;
    margin-right:auto;
  }
}

/* MOBILE */
@media(max-width:480px){
  .legacy-section{
    padding:24px 0;
  }
  .legacy-section .headline{
    font-size:28px;
  }
  .stats{
    gap:16px;
  }
  .stat{
    flex:1 1 100%;
  }
  .stat .num{
    font-size:34px;
  }
}
.ft-col.contact-col p {
    color: white;
}
.ft-col.contact-col h6 {
    color: #ffffff;
}
/* clint logo css */

.partners-section{padding: 50px 0px 90px;background: #0b0f4d;}
.partners-inner{ max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 18px; }

/* header */
.partners-header{ text-align:center; margin-bottom:28px; }
.partners-header .partners-lead{ margin-top:12px; color:#333; max-width:920px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; line-height:1.6; font-size:15px; }

/* grid */
.partners-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap:16px;
  align-items:center;
  justify-items:center;
}

/* single logo card */
.partner-card{
  width:100%;
  max-width:220px; /* keeps larger logos consistent */
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:6px;
  padding:18px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.04), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}

/* hover/enhance */
.partner-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* logo image sizing */
.partner-card img{
  display:block;
  max-width:100%;
  max-height:48px;
  object-fit:contain;
  filter: none;
}

/* responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .partners-section{ padding:36px 0; }
  .partners-header h2{ font-size:22px; }
  .partner-card{ padding:14px; max-width:180px; }
  .partner-card img{ max-height:44px; }
}

@media (max-width:480px){
  .partners-inner{ padding:0 12px; }
  .partners-header h2{ font-size:18px; }
  .partners-header .partners-lead{ font-size:14px; }
  .partners-grid{ gap:12px; }
  .partner-card{ padding:12px; max-width:100%; }
  .partner-card img{ max-height:38px; }
}

/* clint logo css */
.owl-nav {
    display: none;
}



.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  z-index: 9999;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
  transition: transform .2s ease-in-out;
}

.whatsapp-float img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}
.history img {
    border-radius: 10px;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
}



/* ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA page css */


    .msc-image-section {
  background: var(--bg);
}

/* Content box */


.msc-intake {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.msc-subheading {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Arrow bullet list */
.arrow-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.arrow-bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 26px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.arrow-bullets li::before {
  content: '➤';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* Image */
.msc-image-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.msc-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
  .msc-note-section {
  background: var(--bg);
}

.note-box {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-primary);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 22px 26px;
}
section.partners-section.bg-a {
   /* background-image: url(../img/b-f.webp); */
   background-position: center;
   background-size: cover;
   background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.note-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Lettered list a, b, c */
.note-list {
  list-style: lower-alpha;
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin: 0;
}

.note-list li {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}


/* ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA page css */
.faq-section {
  padding: 60px 15px;
  background: #f8f9fa;
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

.faq-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.faq-columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 3px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-columns {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  background: #fff;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question {
  background: var(--button-bg);
  color: #fff;
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.faq-answer {
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 18px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  opacity: 1;
  padding: 14px 18px;
}
button.faq-question span {
    text-align: start;
}
/* FORM CARD */
.panel-right {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 30px 28px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #0b1c39;
  text-align: center;
}

/* INPUTS */
.form-control,
.form-select {
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #dcdfe6;
  font-size: 14.5px;
}

.form-control:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  border-color: #ff7a00;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.15rem rgba(255,122,0,0.25);
}





@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .partners-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .form-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .panel-right {
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }

  .form-image img {
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
}
.b-r {
    background: none;
}

.mc-card.new-mc {
    width: auto  !important;
}
img.mc-photo.photo_n {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}



.login  {
    
 text-align: center;
}
/*  */

  .clinical-section {
  background: #f8f9fa;
}

.main-img {
  height: 420px !important;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.content-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 35px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.clinical-section h4 {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-img {
    height: 250px;
  }
}


/* page-detels */
  


    :root {
      --navy:       #1a2744;
      --navy-dark:  #111c35;
      --gold:       #b8913a;
      --gold-lt:    #d4ab5a;
      --cream:      #f8f5f0;
      --white:      #ffffff;
      --muted:      #5a6480;
      --border:     rgba(26,39,68,.12);
      --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
      --font-sans:  'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    }


    /* ── HERO ── */
    .hero {
      background: var(--navy);
      padding: 90px 0 80px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: -80px; right: -80px;
      width: 400px; height: 400px;
      border: 70px solid rgba(184,145,58,.1);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }
    .hero::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; bottom: -50px; left: 6%;
      width: 200px; height: 200px;
      border: 45px solid rgba(184,145,58,.07);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      background: rgba(184,145,58,.18);
      color: var(--gold-lt);
      font-size: 10.5px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 2px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 14px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    .hero h1 {
    
      font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1.12;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .hero h1 em { color: var(--gold-lt); font-style: italic; }
    .hero-divider {
      width: 48px; height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold);
      margin: 0 0 22px;
    }
    .hero-lead {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.62);
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 300;
      max-width: 580px;
      line-height: 1.85;
    }

    /* ── SECTION LABELS ── */
    .sec-label {
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 2.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
      display: block;
    }

    .sec-body {
      font-size: 14.5px;
      color: var(--muted);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.85;
    }

    /* ── GOLD ACCENT LINE ── */
    .gold-rule {
      width: 40px; height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold);
      margin: 0 0 20px;
    }
    .gold-rule.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

    /* ── CARD BASE ── */
    .card-base {
      background: var(--white);
      border: .5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 14px;
      transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .2s;
    }
    .card-base:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(26,39,68,.1);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* ── VISION / MISSION CARDS ── */
    .vm-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: .5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 30px 26px;
      height: 100%;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: box-shadow .25s;
    }
    .vm-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 26px rgba(26,39,68,.09); }
    .vm-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 3px; height: 100%;
      background: var(--gold);
    }
    .vm-card-icon {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      display: block;
    }
    .vm-card h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .vm-card p, .vm-card ul {
      font-size: 13.5px;
      color: var(--muted);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .vm-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
    .vm-card ul li {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .vm-card ul li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .vm-card ul li::before {
      content: '';
      width: 5px; height: 5px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 8px;
    }

    /* ── OBJECTIVE ITEMS ── */
    .obj-item {
      background: var(--white);
      border: .5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 16px 18px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 12px;
      height: 100%;
      transition: box-shadow .2s;
    }
    .obj-item:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(26,39,68,.07); }
    .obj-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 7px;
    }

    /* ── KEY FUNCTION CARDS ── */
    .fn-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: .5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 26px 24px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 20px;
      transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .2s;
    }
    .fn-card:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(26,39,68,.1);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .fn-num {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 2.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(236, 168, 20, 0.64);
      line-height: 1;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 40px;
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: -4px;
    }
    .fn-card h4 {
      font-size: 15.5px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .fn-card p {
     
      color: var(--muted);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ── EXAM SYSTEM PILLS ── */
    .pill-item {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: var(--white);
      border: .5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 100px;
      padding: 9px 20px;
      font-size: 13.5px;
      color: var(--navy);
      font-weight: 400;
    }
    .pill-dot {
      width: 6px; height: 6px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* ── INTEGRITY / SUPPORT CARDS ── */
    .info-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: .5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 32px 28px;
      height: 100%;
      transition: box-shadow .25s;
    }
    .info-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(26,39,68,.09); }
    .info-card-icon {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      display: block;
    }

   
    .info-card ul {
      list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px;
    }
    .info-card ul li {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 11px;
      font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.65;
    }
    .info-card ul li::before {
      content: '';
      width: 6px; height: 6px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 7px;
    }

    /* ── IMPACT (dark bg) ── */
    .impact-section { background: var(--navy); }
    .impact-section .sec-label { color: rgba(184,145,58,.75); }
    .impact-section .h2heading { color: #fff; }
    .impact-section .sec-body { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
    .impact-card {
      border: .5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 26px 22px;
      height: 100%;
    }
    .impact-card::before {
      content: '—';
      display: block;
      color: var(--gold);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .impact-card p {
     
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ── COMMITTEE MEMBERS ── */
    .member-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: .5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 30px 18px 24px;
      text-align: center;
      height: 100%;
      transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .2s;
    }
    .member-card:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26,39,68,.1);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
    .avatar-circle {
      width: 64px; height: 64px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--navy);
      color: var(--gold-lt);
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 auto 16px;
    }
    .member-name {
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .member-role {
      font-size: 12px;
      color: var(--muted);
      font-weight: 300;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .add-card {
      border: .5px dashed rgba(184,145,58,.5);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 30px 18px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 10px;
      cursor: pointer;
      min-height: 170px;
      height: 100%;
      transition: background .2s;
    }
    .add-card:hover { background: rgba(184,145,58,.05); }
    .add-card .bi { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--gold); }
    .add-card span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 400; }

    /* ── COMMITMENT SECTION ── */
    .commitment-section {
      background: var(--navy-dark);
      padding: 80px 0;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .commitment-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
      width: 520px; height: 520px;
      border: 100px solid rgba(184,145,58,.05);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .commitment-section blockquote {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
      font-style: italic;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
      max-width: 640px;
      margin: 0 auto 18px;
      line-height: 1.5;
      position: relative;
    }
    .commitment-section .commit-body {
      font-size: 14.5px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
      font-weight: 300;
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      line-height: 1.8;
    }
    .gold-line-center {
      width: 40px; height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold);
      margin: 0 auto 28px;
    }


    /* ── CREAM BG ── */
    .cream-bg { background: var(--cream); }

    /* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    .hero .container > * {
      animation: fadeUp .7s ease both;
    }
    .hero .container > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .05s; }
    .hero .container > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .15s; }
    .hero .container > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .25s; }
    .hero .container > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .35s; }



    /* ── COMMITTEE TABLE ── */
    .committee-table {
      border-collapse: separate;
      border-spacing: 0;
      border: .5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 14px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--white);
    }
    .committee-table thead tr { background: var(--navy); }
    .committee-table thead th {
      padding: 14px 20px;
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 1.8px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
      border: none;
    }
    .committee-table tbody tr {
      border-top: .5px solid var(--border);
      transition: background .18s;
    }
    .committee-table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(184,145,58,.04); }
    .committee-table tbody td {
      padding: 16px 20px;
      font-size: 13.5px;
      color: var(--muted);
      font-weight: 300;
      border: none;
      border-top: .5px solid var(--border);
      vertical-align: middle;
    }
    .role-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 4px 14px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .role-chair  { background: rgba(26,39,68,.1);   color: var(--navy); }
    .role-coord  { background: rgba(184,145,58,.15); color: #7a5e1a; }
    .role-squad   { background: rgba(180,30,30,.1);   color: #8b1a1a; }
    .role-student { background: rgba(26,100,68,.1);   color: #145234; }
    .role-member { background: rgba(90,100,128,.1);  color: var(--muted); }
    .member-name-cell {
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--navy);
    }
 
    /* ── CYCLE STEPS (Continuous Improvement) ── */
    .cycle-steps {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 16px;
    }
    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .cycle-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    }
    .cycle-step {
      background: var(--white);
      border: .5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 24px 20px;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .2s;
    }
    .cycle-step:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(26,39,68,.09);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .cycle-step-num {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(184,145,58,.25);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .cycle-step h5 {
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .cycle-step p {
    
      color: var(--muted);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* GUIDELINES CARD */
.guidelines-card{background:var(--navy);border-radius:10px;padding:32px 30px;}
.guidelines-card h3{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:22px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:8px;}
.guidelines-card .gl-intro{font-size:13.5px;color:#94a3b8;margin-bottom:20px;}
.gl-item{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);}
.gl-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0;}
.gl-icon{font-size:18px;color:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;}
.gl-item p{font-size:13.5px;color:#cdd5e0;margin:0;line-height:1.7;}
.gl-item p strong{color:var(--gold2);}
/* ROLE IN ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT */
.role-box{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:10px;padding:28px 30px;}
.role-box h3{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:22px;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:10px;}
.role-box p{font-size:14px;color:#555;line-height:1.8;margin:0;}
.impact-section{background:var(--navy);padding:72px 0;}
.impact-section .h2heading{color:#fff;}
.impact-section .sec-label{color:var(--gold2);}
/* PROCESS STEPS */
.process-steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;}
.process-step{display:flex;gap:20px;align-items:flex-start;position:relative;padding-bottom:24px;}
.process-step:last-child{padding-bottom:0;}
.process-step::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:19px;top:42px;bottom:0;width:2px;background:var(--border);}
.process-step:last-child::before{display:none;}
.step-circle{width:40px;height:40px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;position:relative;z-index:1;}
.step-body{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;flex:1;}
.step-body h5{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:4px;}
.step-body p{font-size:13.5px;color:#555;margin:0;line-height:1.65;}
/* APPROACH BOX */
.approach-box{background:var(--navy);border-radius:10px;padding:32px 28px;}
.approach-box h3{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:22px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:8px;}
.approach-box p{font-size:13.5px;color:#94a3b8;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:10px;}
.approach-box p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}