:root{
    --primary:#AE2A2C;
    --primary-dark:#7A1618;
    --primary-tint:#FBEBE9;
    --accent:#B4893B;
    --accent-dark:#8F6D2C;
    --success:#2C7A4B;
    --ink:#1C1210;
    --ink-soft:#5B4A47;
    --bg:#FFFFFF;
    --bg-soft:#FBF6F3;
    --line:#EDDEDA;
    --radius:14px;
    --shadow: 0 20px 50px -25px rgba(174,42,44,0.35);
  }
  [data-theme="dark"]{
    --primary:#E2696B;
    --primary-dark:#B14F50;
    --primary-tint:#2C1717;
    --accent:#D3A85A;
    --accent-dark:#B4893B;
    --success:#4BA872;
    --ink:#F5ECEA;
    --ink-soft:#C4AFAC;
    --bg:#170F0E;
    --bg-soft:#1F1513;
    --line:#3A2422;
    --shadow: 0 20px 50px -25px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth; overflow-x:hidden; width:100%;}
  body{ overflow-x:hidden; width:100%;
    font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
    color:var(--ink);
    background:var(--bg);
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    transition:background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
  }
  img,svg{max-width:100%; display:block;}
  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  ul{list-style:none;}
  h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-0.01em; color:var(--ink);}
  .container{max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px;}
  .eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    font-family:'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:12.5px;
    letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--primary);
    margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{content:""; width:22px; height:2px; background:var(--accent); display:inline-block;}
  section{padding:96px 0;}
  @media (max-width:768px){ section{padding:64px 0;} }

  /* ===== Topbar ===== */
  .top-heading{color: #ae2a2c;}
  .topbar{
    background:var(--primary-dark); color:#EAF2FA; font-size:13px;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  }
  .topbar .container{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
    padding-top:10px; padding-bottom:10px; flex-wrap:nowrap;
  }
  .topbar-dte {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #d93d40 100%);
    color: #fff; padding: 0 22px; border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 800; white-space: nowrap;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    height: 38px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(174, 42, 44, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  }
  .topbar-dte:before {
    content: ""; pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.55), transparent);
    width: 45%; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    animation: dte-shimmer 3.2s ease-in-out 1.1s infinite;
    transform: translateX(-150%);
  }
  @keyframes dte-shimmer {
    0% { transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-15deg); }
    30%, 100% { transform: translateX(250%) skewX(-15deg); }
  }
  .topbar-right{
    display:flex; gap:20px; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .topbar-contact{
    display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:center;
  }
  .topbar-link{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; color:#EAF2FA; font-weight:500;
  }
  .topbar-link:hover{ color:#fff; }
  .topbar-contact .sep{ opacity:0.5; }
  .topbar-social{
    display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center;
    border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); padding-left:20px;
  }
  .topbar-social a{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color:#fff; transition:all 0.2s ease;
  }
  .topbar-social a:hover{
    background:var(--accent); transform:translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* ===== Marquee ===== */
  .marquee-section{
    background:var(--primary); color:#fff; font-size:14px; font-weight:600;
    overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap; padding:8px 0; border-bottom:2px solid var(--accent);
    display:flex; align-items:center; position:relative;
  }
  .marquee-content{
    display:inline-flex;
    animation:marquee 30s linear infinite;
  }
  .marquee-section:hover .marquee-content{
    animation-play-state:paused;
  }
  .marquee-content span{
    padding-right:50px;
  }
  @keyframes marquee{
    0% { transform:translateX(0); }
    100% { transform:translateX(-50%); }
  }

  /* ===== Header ===== */
  header.main{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
    background:var(--bg);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease, background .3s ease;
  }
  header.main.scrolled{ box-shadow:0 10px 30px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
  .nav-wrap{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:14px 0;
  }
  .brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;}
  .brand-mark{
    width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:50%;
    background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  }
  .brand-mark img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; padding:3px; }
  .brand-text .name{font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700; font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.15;}
  .brand-text .sub{font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing:.04em;}
  nav.primary{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px;}
  .mobile-nav-header, .mobile-dte-badge, .mobile-nav-footer, .mobile-apply-wrapper { display: none; }
  .mobile-nav-body { display: contents; }
  .mobile-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; }
  .chev { display: none; }
  
  nav.primary a{font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink-soft); position:relative; padding:6px 0;}
  nav.primary a:hover{color:var(--primary);}
  
  .nav-dropdown { position: relative; }
  .nav-dropdown-toggle {
    background: none; border: none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-soft); padding: 6px 0; cursor: pointer;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; margin: 0;
  }
  .nav-dropdown-toggle:hover, .nav-dropdown.active .nav-dropdown-toggle { color: var(--primary); }
  .dropdown-chev { transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); }
  .nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; min-width: 220px;
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-top: 3px solid var(--primary); border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    padding: 10px 0; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px); transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; z-index: 100;
  }
  .nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
  
  .dropdown-menu a {
    padding: 10px 20px !important; color: var(--ink) !important; font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important; width: 100%; text-align: left; border: none !important;
  }
  .dropdown-menu a:hover, .dropdown-menu a.active { background: var(--bg-soft); color: var(--primary) !important; }
  [data-theme="dark"] .dropdown-menu { background: var(--bg); }
  
  .nav-actions{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;}
  .theme-toggle{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line);
    background:var(--bg-soft); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer; font-size:16px;
  }
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-family:'Inter'; font-weight:600; font-size:14px;
    padding:11px 22px; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer; border:1px solid transparent;
    transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease;
  }
  .btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .btn-accent{ background:var(--accent); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 12px 24px -12px rgba(222,115,39,.6);}
  .btn-accent:hover{ background:var(--accent-dark); }
  .btn-outline{ border-color:var(--line); color:var(--ink); background:transparent; }
  .btn-outline:hover{ border-color:var(--primary); color:var(--primary); }
  .btn-ghost-primary{ color:var(--primary); background:var(--primary-tint); }
  .menu-toggle{ display:none; background:none; border:none; font-size:24px; color:var(--ink); cursor:pointer; width:44px; height:44px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }

  @media (max-width:920px){
    nav.primary{
      position:fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1000; background: var(--bg); flex-direction: column;
      align-items: stretch; padding: 0; gap: 0; transform: translateX(100%);
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1); border-top: none;
      height: 100vh; overflow-y: auto; display: flex;
    }
    nav.primary.open{transform:translateX(0);}
    .nav-actions .btn-outline{display:none;}
    .menu-toggle{display:flex;}
    
    .topbar-right { display: none; }
    .topbar .container { justify-content: center; padding-top: 6px; padding-bottom: 6px; }
    .topbar-dte { text-align: center; width: 100%; font-size: 15px; background: transparent; }
    
    .mobile-nav-header, .dte-block, .mobile-nav-footer, .mobile-apply-wrapper { display: flex; }
    .mobile-nav-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; padding: 24px; }
    
    .mobile-nav-header {
      align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 16px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: #f8f9fa;
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] .mobile-nav-header { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }
    .mobile-close {
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border: none; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
      border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    [data-theme="dark"] .mobile-close { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: #fff; }
    
    .dte-block {
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
      color: #fff; padding: 0 16px; border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      height: 36px; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }
    .dte-block:before {
      content: ""; pointer-events: none;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.55), transparent);
      width: 45%; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      animation: dte-shimmer 3.2s ease-in-out 1.1s infinite;
      transform: translateX(-150%);
    }
    @keyframes dte-shimmer {
      0% { transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-15deg); }
      30%, 100% { transform: translateX(250%) skewX(-15deg); }
    }
    
    .mobile-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
    nav.primary .mobile-links a {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
      color: #000; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;
    }
    .chev { display: inline-block; font-size: 20px; color: #000; transition: transform 0.2s; }
    nav.primary .mobile-links a:hover .chev { transform: translateX(4px); }
    nav.primary .mobile-links a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    
    .nav-dropdown { width: 100%; }
    .nav-dropdown-toggle {
      width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
      color: #000;
    }
    .nav-dropdown-toggle .dropdown-chev { display: none; }
    .nav-dropdown-toggle .chev { display: inline-block; font-size: 20px; color: #000; transition: transform 0.2s; }
    .nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-toggle .chev { transform: rotate(90deg); }
    
    .dropdown-menu {
      position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; box-shadow: none; border: none;
      display: none; padding: 0 0 0 16px; background: transparent; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: 0; min-width: auto;
    }
    .nav-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu { display: flex; border-bottom: none; }
    .dropdown-menu a {
      font-size: 15px !important; padding: 14px 0 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line) !important;
      color: var(--ink-soft) !important;
    }
    .dropdown-menu a:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; }
    .nav-dropdown.open { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-toggle { border-bottom: none; }
    
    .mobile-apply-btn {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
      color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(174,42,44,0.4);
      transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    }
    .mobile-apply-btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(174,42,44,0.6); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    
    .mobile-nav-footer {
      padding: 24px; background: var(--primary); color: #fff; flex-direction: column;
    }
    .mobile-nav-footer a { color: #fff; padding: 0; font-size: 14.5px; border: none; font-weight: 400; display: inline-flex; }
    .contact-line { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500; }
    .contact-line a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
    .social-line { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-top: 16px; }
    .social-line a {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600;
    }
  }
  @media (max-width:480px){
    .nav-wrap{ padding:10px 0; }
    .brand-text .sub{ display:none; }
    .brand-text .name{ font-size:14px; }
    .brand-mark{ width:40px; height:40px; }
    .nav-actions{ gap:8px; }
    .nav-actions .btn-accent{ padding:9px 13px; font-size:12.5px; white-space:nowrap; }
    .theme-toggle{ width:32px; height:32px; font-size:14px; }
    .menu-toggle{ font-size:22px; }
    .topbar .container{ padding-top:6px; padding-bottom:6px; justify-content:center; }
    .topbar-right{ display:none; }
    .topbar-dte{ font-size:15px; width:100%; text-align:center; background:transparent; }
  }

  /* ===== Hero Carousel (full width, video + image + banner slides) ===== */
  .hero-carousel{
    position:relative; width:100%; height:min(84vh, 720px); min-height:480px;
    overflow:hidden; background:#000;
  }
  .hc-slide{
    position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; z-index:1;
    transition:opacity .9s ease;
  }
  .hc-slide.active{ opacity:1; z-index:3; }
  .hc-media{ position:absolute; inset:0; }
  .hc-media video, .hc-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
  .hc-gradient{ background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark) 70%); }
  .hc-overlay{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,5,5,.88) 0%, rgba(10,5,5,.62) 55%, rgba(10,5,5,.25) 100%);
  }
  .hc-overlay-strong{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,5,5,.94) 0%, rgba(10,5,5,.72) 55%, rgba(10,5,5,.35) 100%); }
  .hc-content{ position:relative; z-index:2; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; text-align:left; }
  .hc-content .container{ width:100%; padding-left:72px; padding-right:28px; text-align:left; }
  .hc-content .eyebrow{ justify-content:flex-start; text-align:left; margin-left:0; }
  .hc-content .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--accent); }
  .hc-content h1{ font-size:clamp(26px,4.2vw,48px); line-height:1.16; margin-bottom:18px; max-width:680px; text-align:left; margin-left:0; }
  .hc-content h1 em{ font-style:normal; }
  .hc-content .lead{ font-size:16px; max-width:540px; margin-bottom:28px; text-align:left; margin-left:0; }
  .hero-ctas{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:flex-start; margin-left:0; }
  .hc-sound{
    position:absolute; right:24px; bottom:80px; z-index:4;
    background:rgba(0,0,0,.45); color:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    padding:8px 14px; border-radius:20px; font-size:12.5px; cursor:pointer;
  }
  .hc-arrow{
    position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); z-index:5;
    width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    background:rgba(0,0,0,.35); color:#fff; font-size:22px; cursor:pointer;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .hc-arrow:hover{ background:rgba(0,0,0,.55); }
  .hc-arrow.prev{ left:20px; } .hc-arrow.next{ right:20px; }
  .hc-dots{ position:absolute; bottom:26px; left:0; right:0; z-index:5; display:flex; gap:9px; justify-content:center; }
  .hc-dot{ width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.45); cursor:pointer; transition:width .2s, background .2s; }
  .hc-dot.active{ background:#fff; width:26px; border-radius:6px; }
  @media (max-width:920px){
    .hc-content .container{ padding-left:56px; padding-right:24px; }
  }
  @media (max-width:700px){
    .hero-carousel{ height:92vh; min-height:540px; }
    .hc-content .container{ padding-left:24px; padding-right:24px; }
    .hc-sound{ bottom:96px; }
    .hc-arrow{ display:none; }
    .hc-content h1{ font-size:clamp(22px,6.8vw,32px); margin-bottom:14px; }
    .hc-content .lead{ font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:22px; }
    .hero-ctas .btn{ padding:11px 16px; font-size:13.5px; }
  }

  .fact-row{ display:flex; gap:0; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .fact{ padding-right:34px; margin-right:34px; border-right:1px solid var(--line); text-align:center; }
  .fact:last-child{ border-right:none; margin-right:0; padding-right:0; }
  .fact .num{ font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700; font-size:26px; color:var(--primary); }
  .fact .lbl{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:2px; }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .fact-row { gap: 32px 0; }
    .fact { padding-right: 0; margin-right: 0; border-right: none; width: 50%; flex: 0 0 50%; box-sizing: border-box; }
  }
  
.eyebrow-h2
{
	font-size:32px; margin-bottom:18px;
	color: #ae2a2c
}

  /* ===== About ===== */
  .about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:start; }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .motto{
    border-left:3px solid var(--accent); padding:18px 24px; margin:26px 0;
    background:var(--bg-soft); border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;
  }
  .motto .phrase{ font-family:'Poppins'; font-style:italic; font-weight:600; font-size:19px; color:var(--primary); }
  .motto .note{ font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:6px; }
  .stat-chip-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-top:8px; }
  .stat-chip{ background:var(--bg-soft); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; padding:20px; }
  .stat-chip .num{ font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700; font-size:24px; color:var(--ink); }
  .stat-chip .lbl{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:2px; }
  .inst-list{ margin-top:18px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:9px; }
  .inst-list li{ font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--primary); background:var(--primary-tint); padding:7px 13px; border-radius:20px; }

  /* ===== Legacy Timeline (signature element) ===== */
  .legacy{ background:var(--bg-soft); }
  .legacy-head{ max-width:600px; margin-bottom:56px; }
  .timeline{ position:relative; padding-top:20px; }
  .timeline-rule{
    position:relative; height:2px; background:
      repeating-linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary) 0 8px, transparent 8px 14px);
    margin:0 6px;
  }
  .timeline-rule::before, .timeline-rule::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:-5px; width:2px; height:12px; background:var(--primary);
  }
  .timeline-rule::before{ left:0; }
  .timeline-rule::after{ right:0; }
  .timeline-nodes{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); margin-top:-1px; }
  .tnode{ position:relative; padding-top:26px; }
  .tnode::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:-6px; left:0; width:14px; height:14px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--bg-soft); border:3px solid var(--accent);
  }
  .tnode.first::before{ left:0; }
  .tnode.mid::before{ left:calc(50% - 7px); }
  .tnode.last::before{ right:0; left:auto; }
  .tnode.mid{ text-align:center; }
  .tnode.last{ text-align:right; }
  .tnode .year{ font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:800; font-size:28px; color:var(--primary); }
  .tnode .ttl{ font-weight:600; font-size:15px; margin:6px 0 4px; }
  .tnode .desc{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:280px; }
  .tnode.mid .desc{ margin:0 auto; }
  .tnode.last .desc{ margin-left:auto; }
  @media (max-width:760px){
    .timeline-nodes{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:34px; }
    .tnode.mid, .tnode.last{ text-align:left; }
    .tnode.mid .desc, .tnode.last .desc{ margin:0; }
    .tnode.mid::before, .tnode.last::before{ left:0; right:auto; }
  }

  /* ===== Programs ===== */
  .prog-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:48px; }
  @media (max-width:920px){ .prog-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
  @media (max-width:600px){ .prog-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  
  .prog-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #111;
    min-height: 280px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 26px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    z-index: 10;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .prog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  }
  .prog-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .prog-card:hover .prog-card-bg {
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
  .prog-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .prog-card:hover .prog-card-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(174, 42, 44, 0.95) 0%, rgba(174, 42, 44, 0.7) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 100%);
  }
  .prog-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .prog-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: var(--accent); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }
  .prog-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
  .prog-card:hover .prog-icon {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,1);
    color: var(--primary);
  }
  .prog-card h4 {
    font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.35; color: #fff;
  }
  .prog-meta {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; 
    padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); 
  }
  .prog-meta .seats { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
  .prog-meta .seats b { color: var(--accent); font-family: 'Poppins'; }
  .prog-tag {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .05em; color: #111; 
    background: var(--accent); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 6px; 
  }

  /* ===== Admission / Eligibility ===== */
  .adm-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:start; }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .adm-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .table-scroll{ overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; margin-top:20px; border-radius:8px; }
  table.elig{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:13.5px; }
  table.elig th, table.elig td{ padding:12px 14px; border:1px solid var(--line); text-align:left; }
  table.elig th{ background:var(--primary); color:#fff; font-weight:600; font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.03em; }
  table.elig tr:nth-child(even) td{ background:var(--bg-soft); }
  @media (max-width:640px){ 
    table.elig, table.elig tbody, table.elig tr, table.elig td { display: block; width: 100%; }
    table.elig tr:first-child { display: none; }
    table.elig tr { margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--primary); border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
    table.elig td { text-align: right; padding-left: 50%; position: relative; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    table.elig td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    table.elig td::before { 
      content: attr(data-label); 
      position: absolute; left: 14px; width: 45%; padding-right: 10px; 
      white-space: nowrap; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; color: var(--primary); 
    }
  }
  .steps{ margin-top:8px; }
  .step{ display:flex; gap:16px; padding:18px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .step:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
  .step-num{
    width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--primary-tint); color:var(--primary);
    font-family:'Poppins'; font-weight:700; font-size:13px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .step h4{ font-size:15px; margin-bottom:4px; }
  .step p{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
  .link-row{ margin-top:22px; display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .inline-link{ font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--primary); border-bottom:1px solid var(--primary); padding-bottom:1px; }

  /* ===== Scholarships ===== */
  .schol-wrap{ background:var(--primary-dark); border-radius:24px; padding:52px 44px; color:#EAF2FA; }
  .schol-wrap .eyebrow{ color:#BBD6EF; }
  .schol-wrap .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--accent); }
  .schol-wrap h2{ color:#fff; }
  .schol-wrap p{ color:#C9DCEC; max-width:560px; }
  .schol-chips{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin-top:28px; }
  .schol-chips span{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    padding:10px 18px; border-radius:20px; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:500;
  }

  /* ===== Contact ===== */
  .contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:48px; }
  @media (max-width:880px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .contact-card{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:28px; margin-bottom:16px; }
  .contact-card .lbl{ font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .contact-card .val{ font-size:15px; font-weight:500; }
  .contact-card .val a{ color:var(--primary); }
  .form-field{ margin-bottom:16px; }
  .form-field label{ display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:6px; }
  .form-field label .req{ color:var(--primary); margin-left:3px; }
  .form-field input, .form-field select, .form-field textarea{
    width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:8px;
    font-family:'Inter'; font-size:14px; background:var(--bg-soft); color:var(--ink);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  }
  .form-field input:focus, .form-field select:focus, .form-field textarea:focus{
    outline:none; border-color:var(--primary); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(174,42,44,0.1);
  }
  .form-field input:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown){ border-color:#e63946; }
  .form-field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:90px; }
  .form-status.success{ background:rgba(44,122,75,.12); color:var(--success); border:1px solid var(--success); }
  .form-status.error{ background:rgba(174,42,44,.12); color:var(--primary); border:1px solid var(--primary); }
  
  .pulse-btn{
    animation:pulse-shadow 2s infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse-shadow {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(180,137,59, 0.7); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(180,137,59, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(180,137,59, 0); }
  }

  /* ===== Footer ===== */
  .site-footer {
    position: relative;
    background: #1c1412; /* Darker red-tinted ink for premium feel */
    color: #B9C4CE;
    margin-top: 40px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  [data-theme="dark"] .site-footer { background: #0b0706; }
  
  .footer-top-gradient {
    height: 4px;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 50%, var(--primary) 100%);
  }

  .footer-bg-orbs {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
  .orb-1 { top: -150px; right: -150px; width: 400px; height: 400px; background: var(--primary); }
  .orb-2 { bottom: -150px; left: -150px; width: 400px; height: 400px; background: var(--accent); }
  .orb-3 { top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: 600px; height: 600px; background: var(--primary); opacity: 0.05; }

  .site-footer .container { padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 26px; }
  
  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1.3fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  
  .footer-col h5 { color: #fff; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.03em; }
  .footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
  .footer-col li { margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 14px; }
  
  /* Quick Links specific styles to match image */
  .quick-links-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .quick-links-header .dash { width: 30px; height: 2px; background: var(--accent); }
  .quick-links-header h5 { margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
  
  .quick-links-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
  
  /* Mobile Footer Overrides */
  @media (max-width:900px) { 
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } 
  }
  @media (max-width:768px) {
    .site-footer { padding-top: 60px; }
    .site-footer .container { padding-top: 32px; padding-bottom: 24px; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
    .footer-col.qr-col { align-items: flex-start !important; }
    .footer-qr { max-width: 100% !important; align-items: flex-start !important; padding: 20px !important; flex-direction: row !important; }
    .quick-links-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  }
  
  .links-col li a {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }
  .links-col li a::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: -20px;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .links-col li a:hover { color: #fff; }
  .links-col li a:hover::before { transform: translateX(3px); }
  
  .footer-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 10px; }
  .f-badge {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  .f-badge:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
  
  .footer-desc { font-size: 13.5px; max-width: 400px; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6; }
  
  .footer-contact-list { margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .footer-contact-list span.add-txt {max-width: 400px; }
  .footer-contact-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-contact-list li .ic { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
  .footer-contact-list li a { color: #B9C4CE; transition: color 0.2s ease; display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-contact-list li a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
  
  .footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
  .footer-socials a {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #B9C4CE;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .footer-socials a svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
  .footer-socials a:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(180,137,59,0.3);
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding-top: 24px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    color: #8494A2;
  }
  .footer-legal-links { display: flex; gap: 16px; }
  .footer-legal-links a { color: #8494A2; transition: color 0.2s; }
  .footer-legal-links a:hover { color: #fff; }

  /* ===== Enquiry Sidebar (formerly Brochure Modal) ===== */
  .sidebar-overlay {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 1000; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .sidebar-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
  
  .sidebar-box {
    position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; height: 100vh;
    max-width: 420px; width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg); box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  }
  .sidebar-overlay.open .sidebar-box { transform: translateX(0); }
  
  .sidebar-header {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: #f8f9fa;
  }
  .modal-close {
    width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 8px; border: none;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); color: var(--ink); font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  }
  .modal-close:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
  
  .sidebar-content { padding: 24px; overflow-y: auto; flex: 1; }
  
  .dte-badge-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(180,137,59,0.1), rgba(244,120,32,0.1));
    border: 1px solid rgba(180,137,59,0.3);
    padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent);
    display: flex; align-items: center; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }
  
  @keyframes dte-live {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.3; }
  }
  .enquiry-side-btn {
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
    writing-mode: vertical-lr;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    padding: 16px 8px;
    box-shadow: 4px 0 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    z-index: 1000;
    border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .enquiry-side-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg) scale(1.05);
  }
  .enquiry-side-btn.tucked {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  @media (max-width:600px){ .enquiry-side-btn { padding: 12px 6px; font-size: 13px; } }

  /* ===== WhatsApp Floating Button ===== */
  .whatsapp-btn{
    position:fixed; left:22px; bottom:22px; z-index:60;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width:56px; height:56px; background:#25D366; color:#fff;
    border-radius:50%; box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(37,211,102,.6);
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
    animation:floatPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: 1.3s;
  }
  .whatsapp-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px -10px rgba(37,211,102,.8);
    color: #fff;
  }
  .whatsapp-btn svg{ width:30px; height:30px; }
  @media (max-width:600px){
    .whatsapp-btn{ left:16px; bottom:16px; width:50px; height:50px; }
    .brochure-btn{ right:16px; bottom:16px; }
  }

  /* ===== Campus Video ===== */
  .video-wrap{
    position:relative; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow); background:#000;
  }
  .video-wrap video{ width:100%; display:block; max-height:800px; object-fit:cover; }
  .video-caption{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; margin-top:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
  .video-caption p{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .brochure-btn{ animation:none; }
  }

  .gallery-wrap{ position:relative; }
  .gallery-track{
    display:flex; gap:18px; overflow-x:auto; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    padding-bottom:8px; scrollbar-width:none;
  }
  .gallery-track::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
  .gallery-card{
    scroll-snap-align:start; flex:0 0 280px; height:220px; border-radius:16px;
    position:relative; overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
    padding:20px; color:#fff; background:var(--ink);
  }
  .gallery-card img.gallery-bg{
    position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; z-index:1;
    transition:transform .4s ease;
  }
  .gallery-card:hover img.gallery-bg{ transform:scale(1.06); }
  .gallery-card .gallery-overlay{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.78) 100%);
  }
  .gallery-card .gallery-content{ position:relative; z-index:3; }
  .gallery-icon{ font-size:24px; margin-bottom:6px; }
  .gallery-card h4{ color:#fff; font-size:15px; margin:0; font-weight:600; text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
  .gallery-badge{
    position:absolute; top:14px; right:14px; z-index:3; font-size:10.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em;
    background:rgba(0,0,0,.55); backdrop-filter:blur(4px); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3); padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px; color:#fff;
  }
  .gallery-nav{ display:flex; gap:10px; justify-content:flex-end; margin-top:18px; }
  .gallery-nav button{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--bg);
    cursor:pointer; font-size:16px; color:var(--primary);
  }
  .gallery-nav button:hover{ background:var(--primary-tint); }

  .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
  .reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
    html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  }

  /* ===== Subpage banner ===== */
  .page-hero{
    background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
    color:#fff; padding:64px 0 46px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .page-hero::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; right:-60px; top:-60px; width:260px; height:260px;
    border:2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.2); border-radius:50%;
  }
  .page-hero .container{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
  .crumb{ font-size:13px; color:#E9D3C8; margin-bottom:14px; }
  .crumb a{ color:#F0D9A8; }
  .crumb a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }
  .page-hero h1{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(28px,4.2vw,42px); margin-bottom:10px; }
  .page-hero p{ color:#EAD9CE; max-width:600px; font-size:15px; }
  nav.primary a.active{ color:var(--primary); font-weight:700; }

  /* ===== Generic content sections ===== */
  .content-section{ padding:64px 0; }
  /*.content-section + .content-section{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); } */
  .two-col{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:start; }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .two-col{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .dept-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:300px 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:start; }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .dept-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .card-simple{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:24px; background:var(--bg); }
  .bullet-list{ margin-top:18px; }
  .bullet-list li{
    display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; padding:9px 0; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft);
    border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);
  }
  .bullet-list li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
  .bullet-list li .tick{ color:var(--success); font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0; }

  /* Documents-required matrix table */
  .table-scroll .doc-table{ min-width:640px; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:13px; }
  .doc-table th, .doc-table td{ padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid var(--line); text-align:center; }
  .doc-table td:nth-child(2){ text-align:left; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink); }
  .doc-table th{ background:var(--primary); color:#fff; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.03em; }
  .doc-table tr:nth-child(even) td{ background:var(--bg-soft); }
  .doc-table .yes{ color:var(--success); font-weight:700; }
  .doc-table .no{ color:var(--ink-soft); opacity:.4; }

  .approval-strip{
    display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; margin-top:18px;
  }
  .approval-strip span{
    font-size:12px; font-weight:600; color:var(--primary); background:var(--primary-tint);
    padding:7px 13px; border-radius:20px;
  }

  .scholar-card{
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:22px; text-align:center;
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .scholar-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
  .scholar-card .ic{ margin-bottom:16px; color: var(--primary); display: flex; justify-content: center; }
  .scholar-card .ic svg{ width: 36px; height: 36px; stroke-width: 1.5; }
  .scholar-card h4{ font-size:15px; }

  /* ===== Tender page ===== */
  .tender-status{
    display:inline-block; padding:4px 12px; border-radius:20px; font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:.03em;
  }
  .tender-status.open{ background:rgba(44,122,75,.12); color:var(--success); }
  .tender-status.closed{ background:rgba(91,74,71,.12); color:var(--ink-soft); }
  .tender-sample-tag{
    font-size:10px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--accent);
    background:rgba(180,137,59,.14); padding:3px 8px; border-radius:6px; margin-left:6px;
  }
  .doc-pending{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-style:italic; }
  .notice-banner{
    display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; background:var(--primary-tint);
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; padding:16px 18px; margin-bottom:28px;
  }
  .notice-banner .ic{ font-size:20px; }
  .notice-banner p{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0; }

/* ===== Lightbox ===== */
.lightbox { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.9); z-index: 9999; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.3s ease; }
.lightbox.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.lightbox img { max-width: 90%; max-height: 80vh; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); object-fit: contain; }
.lightbox-caption { color: #fff; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; }
.lightbox-close { position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 24px; background: none; border: none; color: #fff; font-size: 40px; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1; transition: color 0.2s; }
.lightbox-close:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.gallery-card { cursor: pointer; }