/* ==========================================================================
   Nav Chetna Group of Colleges — Design System
   Palette: cool grays + institutional blue
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  /* Dark chrome — graphite with a slight blue cast (client: grey theme) */
  --navy-900:#1b222c;
  --navy-800:#252e3a;
  --navy-700:#33404f;
  --graphite-900:#1b222c;
  --graphite-800:#252e3a;

  /* Blues — accent only */
  --blue-700:#12508f;
  --blue-600:#1c6dd0;
  --blue-500:#3387e0;
  --blue-300:#8fc0f2;
  --blue-100:#e4eefb;
  --blue-50:#f1f7fe;
  --cyan:#00a8e8;

  /* Greys & silver — the dominant surface family */
  --gray-900:#111827;
  --gray-800:#1f2937;
  --gray-700:#374151;
  --gray-600:#4b5563;
  --gray-500:#6b7280;
  --gray-400:#9aa3af;
  --gray-300:#cfd6de;
  --gray-200:#e4e8ee;
  --gray-100:#eef1f5;
  --gray-50:#f7f9fb;
  --white:#ffffff;

  /* Silver ramp — used for bars, panels, section grounds */
  --silver-50:#fbfcfd;
  --silver-100:#f3f5f8;
  --silver-200:#e9edf2;
  --silver-300:#dde2e9;
  --silver-400:#c8cfd9;
  --silver-500:#aab3c0;
  --silver-line:#dfe4ea;
  --silver-sheen:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff 0%,#f4f6f9 55%,#eaeef3 100%);
  --silver-sheen-soft:linear-gradient(180deg,#fdfdfe 0%,#f5f7fa 100%);

  --red:#d22630;

  --amber:#f3b229;

  --ink:var(--gray-900);
  --body:var(--gray-600);
  --line:var(--gray-200);
  --bg:var(--white);
  --bg-alt:var(--silver-100);
  --line:var(--silver-line);

  --ff-head:'Manrope',system-ui,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;
  --ff-body:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;

  --wrap:1240px;
  --gut:clamp(16px,4vw,32px);

  --r-sm:6px; --r:10px; --r-lg:16px; --r-xl:24px;
  --sh-1:0 1px 2px rgba(16,24,40,.06),0 1px 3px rgba(16,24,40,.10);
  --sh-2:0 4px 8px -2px rgba(16,24,40,.08),0 2px 4px -2px rgba(16,24,40,.06);
  --sh-3:0 12px 24px -6px rgba(16,24,40,.12),0 4px 8px -4px rgba(16,24,40,.08);
  --sh-4:0 24px 48px -12px rgba(16,24,40,.18);
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);

  --bar-h:76px;
  --util-h:40px;
  --brand-h:82px;
  --navrow-h:52px;
  --hdr-h:174px;
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:110px;}
body{
  margin:0;font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;
  color:var(--body);background:var(--bg);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img,video{max-width:100%;display:block;}
svg{width:1.05em;height:1.05em;display:inline-block;vertical-align:-.16em;flex:none;}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{font-family:var(--ff-head);color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 .5em;line-height:1.18;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.6vw,3.5rem);}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.5rem);}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.9vw,1.45rem);font-weight:700;}
h4{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;}
p{margin:0 0 1.1em;}
a{color:var(--blue-600);text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s var(--ease);}
a:hover{color:var(--blue-700);}
ul,ol{margin:0 0 1.1em;padding-left:1.2em;}
li{margin-bottom:.4em;}
strong{color:var(--gray-800);font-weight:650;}
hr{border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin:2.5rem 0;}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--blue-500);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:3px;}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.wrap{max-width:var(--wrap);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--gut);}
.wrap-wide{max-width:1440px;margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--gut);}
.section{padding:clamp(56px,7vw,96px) 0;}
.section--tight{padding:clamp(40px,5vw,64px) 0;}
.section--alt{background:var(--bg-alt);}
.section--navy{background:var(--navy-800);color:var(--gray-300);}
.section--navy h2,.section--navy h3,.section--navy h4{color:#fff;}
.grid{display:grid;gap:clamp(16px,2.2vw,28px);}
.g-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,320px),1fr));}
.g-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,290px),1fr));}
.g-4{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,230px),1fr));}
.skip{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;padding:12px 20px;z-index:9999;border-radius:0 0 var(--r) 0;}
.skip:focus{left:0;color:#fff;}

/* ---------- Section heading ---------- */
.sec-head{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);}
.sec-head--center{margin-inline:auto;text-align:center;}
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--ff-head);
  font-size:.75rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--blue-600);margin-bottom:14px;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--blue-600);border-radius:2px;}
.sec-head--center .eyebrow::after{content:"";width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--blue-600);border-radius:2px;}
.section--navy .eyebrow{color:var(--blue-300);}
.section--navy .eyebrow::before,.section--navy .eyebrow::after{background:var(--blue-300);}
.sec-head p{font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:0;}
.lead{font-size:1.08rem;color:var(--gray-600);}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;
  font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:700;font-size:.94rem;letter-spacing:.01em;
  padding:13px 26px;border-radius:var(--r);border:1.5px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .22s var(--ease);text-align:center;line-height:1.2;
}
.btn svg{width:17px;height:17px;flex:none;}
.btn--primary{background:var(--blue-600);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 6px 16px -6px rgba(28,109,208,.6);}
.btn--primary:hover{background:var(--blue-700);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 22px -8px rgba(28,109,208,.65);}
.btn--navy{background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;}
.btn--navy:hover{background:var(--navy-900);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--navy-800);border-color:var(--gray-300);}
.btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--blue-600);color:var(--blue-600);background:var(--blue-50);}
.btn--light{background:#fff;color:var(--navy-800);}
.btn--light:hover{background:var(--blue-50);color:var(--navy-900);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.btn--outline-light{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);}
.btn--outline-light:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--navy-800);}
.btn--sm{padding:9px 18px;font-size:.85rem;}
.btn--block{width:100%;}
.btn-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER  —  modelled on dbuu.ac.in
   row 1: navy utility bar (announcement carousel + uppercase links)
   row 2: silver brand bar (logo + years badge + boxed CTAs)
   row 3: silver nav bar (mega menus + search + burger)
   ========================================================================== */
.header{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:900;}
body{padding-top:var(--hdr-h);}

/* ---------- row 1 — utility bar ---------- */
.util{background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.03em;}
.util__in{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;min-height:var(--util-h);}
.util a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);}
.util a:hover{color:#fff;}

/* announcement carousel */
.ann{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex:none;width:365px;}
.ann__btn{
  width:24px;height:24px;display:grid;place-items:center;border:0;background:transparent;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);cursor:pointer;padding:0;border-radius:4px;flex:none;
}
.ann__btn:hover{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);}
.ann__btn svg{width:15px;height:15px;}
.ann__view{flex:1;overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:20px;}
.ann__item{
  position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;font-weight:700;opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px);
  transition:opacity .4s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.ann__item.is-on{opacity:1;transform:none;}
.ann__item a{color:#fff;}

.util__mid,.util__end{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;}
.util__mid{margin-left:auto;}
.util__end{padding-left:18px;border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);}
.util__mid>a,.util__end>a{white-space:nowrap;}
.util .has-drop{position:relative;}
.util .has-drop>button{
  background:transparent;border:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);cursor:pointer;padding:0;
  font:inherit;text-transform:uppercase;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;
}
.util .has-drop>button:hover{color:#fff;}
.util .has-drop>button svg{width:10px;height:10px;}
.util__drop{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 8px);left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-6px);min-width:190px;
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);box-shadow:var(--sh-4);padding:7px;list-style:none;margin:0;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:.2s var(--ease);z-index:60;
}
.util .has-drop:hover .util__drop,.util .has-drop:focus-within .util__drop{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translate(-50%,0);}
.util__drop li{margin:0;}
.util__drop a{
  display:block;padding:8px 13px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);color:var(--gray-700);
  font-size:.8rem;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;font-weight:500;
}
.util__drop a:hover{background:var(--blue-50);color:var(--blue-700);}
.util__search{
  width:26px;height:26px;display:grid;place-items:center;border:0;background:transparent;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);cursor:pointer;padding:0;border-radius:5px;
}
.util__search:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff;}
.util__search svg{width:15px;height:15px;}

/* ---------- row 2 — brand bar ---------- */
.brandbar{background:var(--silver-sheen);border-bottom:1px solid var(--silver-line);}
.brandbar__in{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px;min-height:var(--brand-h);}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex:none;}
.brand img{height:54px;width:auto;}
.years{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;padding-left:16px;border-left:2px solid var(--silver-300);
}
.years b{
  font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:2.15rem;font-weight:800;line-height:.9;
  color:var(--red);letter-spacing:-.04em;
}
.years span{font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.76rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-800);line-height:1.25;}
.years span i{display:block;font-style:normal;color:var(--gray-500);font-weight:600;}

.hcta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-left:auto;}
.hcta__box{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--silver-300);
  border-radius:12px;padding:10px 18px;transition:all .22s var(--ease);min-height:56px;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(16,24,40,.05);
}
.hcta__box:hover{border-color:var(--blue-500);box-shadow:0 6px 16px -6px rgba(28,109,208,.35);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.hcta__ic{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:8px;display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;
  background:var(--red);color:#fff;
}
.hcta__ic--blue{background:var(--blue-600);}
.hcta__ic svg{width:18px;height:18px;}
.hcta__box b{
  display:block;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.98rem;font-weight:800;
  color:var(--navy-800);line-height:1.2;white-space:nowrap;
}
.hcta__box span{display:block;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--gray-600);line-height:1.3;white-space:nowrap;}
.hcta__box .go{color:var(--blue-600);font-weight:800;}
.hcta__box .tel{font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--red);letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.hcta__box--flag{background:var(--silver-sheen-soft);}
.hcta__box--flag b{color:var(--red);letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.9rem;}
.hcta__box--flag span{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gray-500);}
.hcta__box--flag em{
  display:inline-block;font-style:normal;background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;font-size:.68rem;
  font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.06em;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:4px;margin-top:3px;
}

/* ---------- row 3 — nav bar ---------- */
.navbar{
  background:var(--silver-100);border-bottom:3px solid var(--red);
  box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(16,24,40,.06);
}
.navbar__in{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;min-height:var(--navrow-h);}
.sitenav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;width:100%;}
.sitenav__list{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(8px,1.6vw,26px);list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}
.sitenav__list>li{margin:0;position:static;}
.sitenav__link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;font-family:var(--ff-head);
  font-size:.88rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--navy-800);white-space:nowrap;padding:15px 4px;position:relative;
  transition:color .2s var(--ease);
}
.sitenav__link::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:3px;background:var(--blue-600);
  transform:scaleX(0);transition:transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.sitenav__link:hover,.sitenav__link.is-active{color:var(--blue-700);}
.sitenav__link:hover::after,.sitenav__link.is-active::after{transform:scaleX(1);}
.nav-adm{margin-left:auto;}
.nav-adm .sitenav__link{
  background:var(--blue-600);color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:9px 22px;
  letter-spacing:.06em;box-shadow:0 4px 12px -4px rgba(28,109,208,.55);
}
.nav-adm .sitenav__link::after{display:none;}
.nav-adm .sitenav__link:hover,.nav-adm .sitenav__link.is-active{background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;}

.iconbtn{
  width:36px;height:36px;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid var(--silver-300);
  background:#fff;color:var(--gray-700);cursor:pointer;border-radius:8px;padding:0;
  transition:.2s var(--ease);flex:none;
}
.iconbtn:hover{background:var(--blue-600);border-color:var(--blue-600);color:#fff;}
.iconbtn svg{width:17px;height:17px;}

.menubar{
  width:36px;height:36px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:4px;
  border:1px solid var(--silver-300);background:#fff;cursor:pointer;padding:0 8px;flex:none;border-radius:8px;
  transition:.2s var(--ease);
}
.menubar:hover{background:var(--navy-800);border-color:var(--navy-800);}
.menubar:hover span{background:#fff;}
.menubar span{display:block;height:2px;background:var(--navy-800);border-radius:2px;transition:.28s var(--ease);}
.menubar span:nth-child(1){width:100%;}
.menubar span:nth-child(2){width:66%;margin-left:auto;}
.menubar span:nth-child(3){width:100%;}
.menubar[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);}
.menubar[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
.menubar[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);}

/* ---------- search ---------- */
.searchform{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:100%;background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:var(--sh-3);padding:20px 0;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-10px);
  transition:.24s var(--ease);z-index:70;
}
.searchform.is-open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}
.searchform form{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;}
.searchform input[type=search]{
  flex:1;font-size:1.05rem;padding:13px 18px;border:1px solid var(--silver-300);
  border-radius:var(--r);font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--silver-50);
}
.searchform input[type=search]:focus{outline:0;border-color:var(--blue-500);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--blue-100);background:#fff;}

/* ---------- mega menu ---------- */
.mega{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:100%;background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px -12px rgba(16,24,40,.22);padding:32px 0 28px;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-8px);transition:all .22s var(--ease);z-index:40;
}
.has-mega:hover>.mega,.has-mega:focus-within>.mega,.mega.is-open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}
.mega__in{
  max-width:1320px;margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--gut);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr) 280px;gap:30px;
}
.mega__col h4{
  font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-600);
  margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);font-weight:800;
}
.mega__col ul{list-style:none;margin:0 0 22px;padding:0;}
.mega__col ul:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
.mega__col li{margin:0;}
.mega__col a{
  display:block;padding:6px 10px;margin-left:-10px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  font-size:.9rem;color:var(--gray-700);font-weight:500;transition:.16s var(--ease);
}
.mega__col a:hover{background:var(--silver-100);color:var(--blue-700);padding-left:16px;}
.mega__col--split ul{columns:2;column-gap:18px;}
.mega__promo{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;padding:24px;color:#fff;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;min-height:230px;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy-800),var(--blue-700));
}
.mega__promo img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.3;}
.mega__promo>*{position:relative;}
.mega__promo strong{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:1.15rem;color:#fff;margin-bottom:6px;}
.mega__promo p{font-size:.83rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);margin-bottom:14px;}

/* ---------- overlay menu ---------- */
.ovmenu{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1100;background:var(--navy-900);color:var(--gray-300);
  overflow-y:auto;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:.3s var(--ease);padding:0 0 60px;
}
.ovmenu.is-open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;}
.ovmenu__bar{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:86px;}
.ovmenu__bar img{height:46px;background:#fff;padding:5px 9px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);}
.ovmenu__x{
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  background:transparent;color:#fff;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;
}
.ovmenu__x:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--navy-900);}
.ovmenu__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,215px),1fr));
  gap:34px;padding-top:34px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.ovmenu__col h5{
  color:#fff;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  margin:0 0 14px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
.ovmenu__col a{display:block;padding:7px 0;color:var(--gray-400);font-size:.93rem;}
.ovmenu__col a:hover{color:#fff;padding-left:6px;}
.ovmenu__cta{
  margin-top:38px;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
}
.ovmenu__contact{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;font-size:.9rem;}
.ovmenu__contact a{color:var(--gray-300);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.ovmenu__contact a:hover{color:#fff;}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media(max-width:1400px){
  .hcta__box--flag{display:none;}
}
@media(max-width:1220px){
  .util__mid{gap:12px;font-size:.72rem;}
  .util__end{display:none;}
  .sitenav__link{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.03em;}
  .brand img{height:46px;}
  .years b{font-size:1.8rem;}
}
@media(max-width:1080px){
  :root{--hdr-h:150px;}
  .ann{width:auto;flex:1;}
  .util__mid{display:none;}
  .hcta__box--cta{display:none;}
  .sitenav__list{display:none;}
  .mega{display:none;}
  .navbar__in{justify-content:flex-end;}
  .sitenav{justify-content:flex-end;gap:10px;}
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  :root{--hdr-h:138px;--brand-h:68px;--navrow-h:48px;}
  .years{display:none;}
  .brand img{height:38px;}
  /* Only the phone box survives; show the number, drop its caption line. */
  .hcta__box{padding:7px 12px;min-height:42px;gap:9px;}
  .hcta__box>span>b{display:none;}
  .hcta__box .tel{font-size:1rem;}
  .hcta__ic{width:30px;height:30px;}
  .hcta__ic svg{width:16px;height:16px;}
  .util__in{gap:10px;}
}
@media(max-width:420px){
  .ann{font-size:.72rem;}
  .ann__btn{display:none;}
  .hcta__box .tel{font-size:.92rem;}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:clamp(460px,74vh,660px);display:grid;isolation:isolate;background:var(--navy-900);}
.hero__slides{position:absolute;inset:0;}
.hero__slide{
  position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1s var(--ease);
}
.hero__slide.is-active{opacity:1;}
.hero__slide img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 35%;transform:scale(1.06);transition:transform 8s linear;}
.hero__slide.is-active img{transform:scale(1);}
.hero::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(8,32,60,.94) 0%,rgba(8,32,60,.86) 34%,rgba(11,42,77,.6) 62%,rgba(11,42,77,.35) 100%);
}
.hero__in{position:relative;z-index:2;align-self:center;padding-block:clamp(48px,7vw,80px);width:100%;}
.hero__content{max-width:660px;}
.hero__badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;background:rgba(243,178,41,.16);
  border:1px solid rgba(243,178,41,.42);color:var(--amber);border-radius:100px;
  padding:7px 16px;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:20px;
}
.hero__badge .dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber);animation:pulse 2s infinite;}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}50%{opacity:.45;transform:scale(.75);}}
.hero h1{color:#fff;margin-bottom:18px;}
.hero h1 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--blue-300);}
.hero__sub{font-size:clamp(1rem,1.6vw,1.14rem);color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);max-width:560px;margin-bottom:28px;}
.hero__facts{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:28px;margin-top:34px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);}
.hero__fact b{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:1.7rem;color:#fff;line-height:1;font-weight:800;}
.hero__fact span{font-size:.8rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.hero__dots{position:absolute;bottom:26px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:3;display:flex;gap:9px;}
.hero__dots button{
  width:32px;height:4px;border:0;border-radius:4px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  cursor:pointer;padding:0;transition:background .25s var(--ease);
}
.hero__dots button.is-active{background:var(--cyan);}

/* Quick action strip */
.qstrip{position:relative;z-index:5;margin-top:-46px;}
.qstrip__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,230px),1fr));
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--sh-4);overflow:hidden;
}
.qtile{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:22px 24px;border-right:1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition:background .22s var(--ease);
}
.qtile:last-child{border-right:0;}
.qtile:hover{background:var(--blue-50);}
.qtile__ic{
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--blue-100);color:var(--blue-700);
  display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;transition:.22s var(--ease);
}
.qtile:hover .qtile__ic{background:var(--blue-600);color:#fff;}
.qtile__ic svg{width:21px;height:21px;}
.qtile b{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.97rem;color:var(--navy-800);line-height:1.25;}
.qtile span{font-size:.79rem;color:var(--gray-500);}
@media(max-width:760px){.qstrip{margin-top:-24px;} .qtile{padding:16px 18px;} .qtile{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-100);}}

/* ---------- Ticker ---------- */
.ticker{background:var(--gray-100);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;}
.ticker__in{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0;}
.ticker__tag{
  background:var(--blue-600);color:#fff;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:800;
  font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:12px 18px;
  flex:none;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;position:relative;
}
.ticker__tag::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-11px;top:0;border:22px solid transparent;border-left-color:var(--blue-600);border-right:0;}
.ticker__track{flex:1;overflow:hidden;padding-left:24px;}
.ticker__move{display:flex;gap:52px;white-space:nowrap;animation:tick 42s linear infinite;width:max-content;}
.ticker:hover .ticker__move{animation-play-state:paused;}
@keyframes tick{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
.ticker__item{font-size:.87rem;color:var(--gray-700);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;}
.ticker__item::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue-500);flex:none;}
.ticker__item a{color:var(--gray-700);font-weight:550;}
.ticker__item a:hover{color:var(--blue-600);}
@media(max-width:640px){.ticker__tag{padding:10px 12px;font-size:.68rem;}}

/* ==========================================================================
   CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.card{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;
  transition:all .26s var(--ease);display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--sh-3);border-color:var(--blue-300);}
.card__media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;background:var(--gray-100);}
.card__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s var(--ease);}
.card:hover .card__media img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.card__body{padding:22px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.card__body h3{margin-bottom:8px;}
.card__body p{font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:14px;}
.card__foot{margin-top:auto;padding-top:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;}
.card__tag{
  position:absolute;top:12px;left:12px;background:rgba(8,32,60,.85);color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:750;letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 11px;border-radius:100px;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.link-more{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:700;
  font-size:.86rem;color:var(--blue-600);
}
.link-more svg{width:15px;height:15px;transition:transform .22s var(--ease);}
.link-more:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px);}

/* Level cards (UG/PG/Diploma/Certificate) */
.lvl{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;min-height:290px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;padding:26px;color:#fff;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s var(--ease);isolation:isolate;
}
.lvl:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--sh-4);}
.lvl img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:-2;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
.lvl:hover img{transform:scale(1.07);}
.lvl::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(8,32,60,.95) 6%,rgba(8,32,60,.55) 48%,rgba(8,32,60,.25) 100%);}
.lvl__count{
  align-self:flex-start;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);border-radius:100px;padding:5px 13px;
  font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:auto;
}
.lvl h3{color:#fff;margin-bottom:6px;font-size:1.35rem;}
.lvl p{font-size:.86rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);margin-bottom:14px;}
.lvl .link-more{color:var(--blue-300);}

/* Program (course) card */
.prog{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--blue-500);
  border-radius:var(--r);padding:20px 22px;transition:all .24s var(--ease);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%;
}
.prog:hover{border-left-color:var(--blue-700);box-shadow:var(--sh-3);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.prog__top{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;margin-bottom:10px;}
.prog h3{font-size:1.08rem;margin:0;}
.prog h3 a{color:var(--navy-800);}
.prog h3 a:hover{color:var(--blue-600);}
.prog__lvl{
  font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.66rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.09em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-700);background:var(--blue-100);
  padding:4px 9px;border-radius:100px;flex:none;white-space:nowrap;
}
.prog__meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 18px;font-size:.81rem;color:var(--gray-500);margin-bottom:12px;}
.prog__meta span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.prog__meta svg{width:14px;height:14px;opacity:.65;}
.prog p{font-size:.875rem;margin-bottom:14px;}
.prog__foot{margin-top:auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px dashed var(--gray-200);}
.prog__fee{font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:800;color:var(--navy-800);font-size:.95rem;}
.prog__fee small{display:block;font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--gray-500);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;}

/* Filter bar */
.filters{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;margin-bottom:30px;}
.filters button{
  font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:650;font-size:.85rem;padding:9px 18px;
  border-radius:100px;border:1px solid var(--gray-300);background:#fff;color:var(--gray-700);
  cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s var(--ease);
}
.filters button:hover{border-color:var(--blue-500);color:var(--blue-600);}
.filters button.is-active{background:var(--navy-800);border-color:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;}

/* School / department card */
.school{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:26px 24px;
  transition:all .26s var(--ease);position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:100%;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.school::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:3px;background:var(--blue-500);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
.school:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1);}
.school:hover{box-shadow:var(--sh-3);transform:translateY(-4px);}
.school__ic{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--blue-50);color:var(--blue-600);
  display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:16px;transition:.26s var(--ease);
}
.school:hover .school__ic{background:var(--blue-600);color:#fff;transform:rotate(-6deg);}
.school__ic svg{width:25px;height:25px;}
.school h3{font-size:1.08rem;margin-bottom:8px;}
.school p{font-size:.87rem;margin-bottom:14px;}
.school__foot{margin-top:auto;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--gray-500);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;}
.school__n{font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:800;color:var(--blue-600);}

/* Feature list */
.feats{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:14px;}
.feats li{display:flex;gap:13px;margin:0;font-size:.93rem;}
.feats .fi{
  width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue-100);color:var(--blue-700);
  display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;margin-top:1px;
}
.feats .fi svg{width:14px;height:14px;}
.feats b{display:block;color:var(--gray-800);font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.96rem;}
.section--navy .feats .fi{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:var(--blue-300);}
.section--navy .feats b{color:#fff;}

/* ---------- Stats ---------- */
.stats{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy-900),var(--blue-700));color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.stats::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.10;
  background-image:radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px,#fff 1px,transparent 0);background-size:22px 22px;
}
.stats__grid{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,190px),1fr));gap:12px;text-align:center;}
.stat{padding:14px 12px;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);}
.stat:last-child{border-right:0;}
.stat b{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.4vw,3.1rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.03em;}
.stat span{display:block;margin-top:9px;font-size:.83rem;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);}
@media(max-width:640px){.stat{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);}.stat:last-child{border-bottom:0;}}

/* ---------- Split media ---------- */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(28px,5vw,64px);align-items:center;}
.split--rev .split__media{order:2;}
@media(max-width:900px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.split--rev .split__media{order:0;}}
.collage{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;}
.collage img{border-radius:var(--r-lg);width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;box-shadow:var(--sh-2);}
.collage>*:first-child{grid-row:span 2;aspect-ratio:3/4.15;}
.collage>*:not(:first-child){aspect-ratio:4/3;}
.media-frame{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-3);}
.media-frame img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;}
.media-badge{
  position:absolute;bottom:20px;left:20px;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);
  padding:16px 20px;box-shadow:var(--sh-3);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
}
.media-badge b{font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:1.8rem;color:var(--blue-600);line-height:1;font-weight:800;}
.media-badge span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--gray-600);line-height:1.3;display:block;max-width:110px;}

/* Play button */
.play{
  position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:74px;height:74px;
  border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);border:0;cursor:pointer;display:grid;
  place-items:center;box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3);transition:.24s var(--ease);
}
.play:hover{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.09);background:#fff;}
.play svg{width:26px;height:26px;color:var(--blue-600);margin-left:4px;}
.play::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-10px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);animation:ripple 2.2s infinite;}
@keyframes ripple{0%{transform:scale(.85);opacity:1;}100%{transform:scale(1.35);opacity:0;}}

/* ---------- Placements ---------- */
.plc__big{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,200px),1fr));gap:22px;margin-bottom:36px;}
.plc__stat{background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:24px;}
.plc__stat b{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:2.2rem;color:#fff;line-height:1;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;}
.plc__stat span{font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);}
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;}
.chip{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:100px;
  padding:8px 17px;font-size:.85rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);font-weight:550;
}

/* ---------- Gallery ---------- */
.gal{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,240px),1fr));gap:14px;}
.gal__item{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3;display:block;background:var(--gray-100);}
.gal__item.is-tall{aspect-ratio:3/4;}
.gal__item.is-wide{grid-column:span 2;}
@media(max-width:640px){.gal__item.is-wide{grid-column:span 1;}}
.gal__item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .55s var(--ease);}
.gal__item:hover img{transform:scale(1.08);}
.gal__cap{
  position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;padding:26px 16px 14px;color:#fff;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(8,32,60,.9),transparent);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);transition:.28s var(--ease);
}
.gal__item:hover .gal__cap{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}

/* ---------- Affiliation strip ---------- */
.affil{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(20px,4vw,56px);}
.affil figure{margin:0;text-align:center;max-width:170px;}
.affil img{height:64px;width:auto;margin:0 auto 10px;object-fit:contain;filter:grayscale(1);opacity:.65;transition:.28s var(--ease);}
.affil figure:hover img{filter:grayscale(0);opacity:1;}
.affil figcaption{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--gray-500);line-height:1.35;}

/* ---------- News / events ---------- */
.news__date{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--blue-600);color:#fff;flex:none;
}
.news__date b{font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1;font-weight:800;}
.news__date span{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.evt{display:flex;gap:16px;padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.evt:last-child{border-bottom:0;}
.evt h4{margin-bottom:4px;font-size:1rem;}
.evt h4 a{color:var(--navy-800);}
.evt h4 a:hover{color:var(--blue-600);}
.evt p{font-size:.85rem;margin:0;}

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.quote{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:28px;
  position:relative;height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.quote::before{
  content:"\201C";position:absolute;top:4px;right:22px;font-family:Georgia,serif;
  font-size:6rem;color:var(--blue-100);line-height:1;
}
.quote p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--gray-700);position:relative;font-style:italic;}
.quote__who{margin-top:auto;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--gray-100);}
.quote__av{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:800;flex:none;}
.quote__who b{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-head);color:var(--navy-800);font-size:.94rem;}
.quote__who span{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--gray-500);}
.stars{display:flex;gap:2px;margin-bottom:12px;color:var(--amber);}
.stars svg{width:15px;height:15px;}

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta{
  background:linear-gradient(115deg,var(--navy-900) 0%,var(--blue-700) 100%);color:#fff;
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:clamp(30px,4.5vw,52px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.cta::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-90px;right:-60px;width:320px;height:320px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);}
.cta::after{content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-120px;right:120px;width:260px;height:260px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(0,168,232,.09);}
.cta__grid{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,52px);align-items:center;}
@media(max-width:900px){.cta__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.cta h2{color:#fff;}
.cta p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);}

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:clamp(22px,3vw,32px);box-shadow:var(--sh-3);}
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;}
.field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;}
.field--full{grid-column:1/-1;}
@media(max-width:600px){.form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.field--full{grid-column:auto;}}
.field label{font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--gray-700);}
.field label .req{color:#d94141;}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  font-family:var(--ff-body);font-size:.93rem;padding:11px 14px;border:1px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);background:#fff;color:var(--gray-800);width:100%;
  transition:border-color .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .2s var(--ease);
}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{
  outline:0;border-color:var(--blue-500);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--blue-100);
}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:104px;}
.field .hint{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--gray-500);}
.form-note{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--gray-500);margin:12px 0 0;}
.form-msg{
  display:none;margin-top:16px;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:var(--r);font-size:.9rem;
  background:var(--blue-50);border:1px solid var(--blue-300);color:var(--navy-800);
}
.form-msg.is-show{display:block;}
.form-msg--err{background:#fdecea;border-color:#f5c2bd;color:#8a2418;}
.form-msg--err a{color:#8a2418;text-decoration:underline;}
.check{display:flex;gap:9px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:.84rem;color:var(--gray-600);}
.check input{width:auto;margin-top:3px;flex:none;}

/* ---------- Page hero (inner pages) ---------- */
.phero{position:relative;background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;padding:clamp(48px,7vw,86px) 0 clamp(40px,5vw,64px);isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;}
.phero img.phero__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:-2;}
.phero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(8,32,60,.95),rgba(11,42,77,.8) 60%,rgba(18,80,143,.65));}
.phero h1{color:#fff;margin-bottom:12px;max-width:820px;}
.phero p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);max-width:680px;font-size:1.05rem;margin:0;}
.crumbs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;font-size:.82rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);margin-bottom:16px;list-style:none;padding:0;}
.crumbs li{margin:0;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.crumbs li:not(:last-child)::after{content:"/";opacity:.5;}
.crumbs a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);}
.crumbs a:hover{color:#fff;}

/* ---------- Prose ---------- */
.prose h2{margin-top:2em;font-size:clamp(1.45rem,2.4vw,1.9rem);}
.prose h3{margin-top:1.6em;}
.prose h2:first-child,.prose h3:first-child{margin-top:0;}
.prose ul li::marker{color:var(--blue-500);}
.prose img{border-radius:var(--r-lg);margin:1.6em 0;box-shadow:var(--sh-2);}

/* ---------- Tables ---------- */
.table-scroll{overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);background:#fff;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}
table.tbl{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.92rem;min-width:520px;}
table.tbl caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;padding:16px 20px 0;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:800;color:var(--navy-800);font-size:1.02rem;}
table.tbl th,table.tbl td{padding:13px 20px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-100);}
table.tbl thead th{
  background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:750;border-bottom:0;position:sticky;top:0;
}
table.tbl tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:var(--gray-50);}
table.tbl tbody tr:hover{background:var(--blue-50);}
table.tbl td.num{text-align:right;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy-800);}
table.tbl th.num{text-align:right;}
table.tbl tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0;}

/* ---------- Accordion ---------- */
.acc{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);background:#fff;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;}
.acc summary{
  padding:17px 22px;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-800);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;list-style:none;font-size:.99rem;
}
.acc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
.acc summary::after{content:"+";font-size:1.4rem;color:var(--blue-600);font-weight:400;line-height:1;flex:none;transition:transform .24s var(--ease);}
.acc[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg);}
.acc summary:hover{background:var(--blue-50);}
.acc__body{padding:0 22px 20px;font-size:.93rem;}
.acc__body>*:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}

/* ---------- Steps ---------- */
.steps{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;counter-reset:s;display:grid;gap:0;}
.steps li{
  counter-increment:s;position:relative;padding:0 0 30px 62px;margin:0;
  border-left:2px dashed var(--gray-300);margin-left:21px;
}
.steps li:last-child{border-left-color:transparent;padding-bottom:0;}
.steps li::before{
  content:counter(s);position:absolute;left:-21px;top:-4px;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--blue-600);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:800;font-size:1rem;box-shadow:0 0 0 5px #fff;
}
.steps h4{margin-bottom:5px;}
.steps p{font-size:.9rem;margin:0;}

/* ---------- Info tiles ---------- */
.info{display:flex;gap:15px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:22px;height:100%;}
.info__ic{width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:var(--r);background:var(--blue-50);color:var(--blue-600);display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;}
.info__ic svg{width:21px;height:21px;}
.info h4{margin-bottom:5px;font-size:1rem;}
.info p,.info address{font-size:.88rem;margin:0;font-style:normal;line-height:1.6;}
.info a{color:var(--gray-700);}
.info a:hover{color:var(--blue-600);}

/* Sidebar box */
.sbox{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:24px;margin-bottom:20px;}
.sbox h3{font-size:1.05rem;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:16px;}
.sbox--navy{background:var(--navy-800);border-color:var(--navy-800);color:var(--gray-300);}
.sbox--navy h3{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18);}
.slist{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;}
.slist li{margin:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-100);}
.slist li:last-child{border-bottom:0;}
.slist a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:10px 0;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--gray-700);font-weight:550;}
.slist a::before{content:"›";color:var(--blue-500);font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1;}
.slist a:hover{color:var(--blue-600);padding-left:5px;}
.dl-row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-100);font-size:.9rem;}
.dl-row:last-child{border-bottom:0;}

.layout-side{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 330px;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);align-items:start;}
@media(max-width:960px){.layout-side{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.sticky-side{position:sticky;top:130px;}
@media(max-width:960px){.sticky-side{position:static;}}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer{background:var(--navy-900);color:var(--gray-400);font-size:.9rem;}
.footer a{color:var(--gray-400);}
.footer a:hover{color:#fff;}
.footer__top{padding:clamp(44px,5.5vw,70px) 0 40px;}
.footer__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.35fr;gap:clamp(24px,3.5vw,44px);}
@media(max-width:1000px){.footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
@media(max-width:600px){.footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.footer h4{
  color:#fff;font-size:.83rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:18px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.footer ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;}
.footer li{margin-bottom:9px;}
.footer__brand img{height:48px;background:#fff;padding:6px 10px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);margin-bottom:16px;}
.footer__brand p{font-size:.87rem;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:18px;}
.foot-social{display:flex;gap:9px;}
.foot-social a{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:8px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:.22s var(--ease);
}
.foot-social a:hover{background:var(--blue-600);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.foot-social svg{width:15px;height:15px;}
.footer__cols2{columns:2;column-gap:20px;}
.fcampus{margin-bottom:20px;}
.fcampus b{display:block;color:#fff;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.9rem;margin-bottom:5px;}
.fcampus address{font-style:normal;font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.65;}
.footer__bot{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding:18px 0;font-size:.83rem;}
.footer__bot .wrap{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;}
.footer__bot ul{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;}
.footer__bot li{margin:0;}

/* ---------- Floating actions ---------- */
.fab{position:fixed;right:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:800;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}
.fab a{
  width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-3);transition:.22s var(--ease);
}
.fab a:hover{transform:scale(1.1);color:#fff;}
.fab svg{width:23px;height:23px;}
.fab__wa{background:#25d366;}
.fab__call{background:var(--blue-600);}
.fab__top{background:var(--navy-800);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;}
.fab__top.is-show{opacity:1;visibility:visible;}
@media(max-width:640px){.fab a{width:46px;height:46px;}}

/* ---------- Modal (video) ---------- */
.modal{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1200;background:rgba(8,32,60,.9);display:grid;place-items:center;
  padding:20px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:.28s var(--ease);
}
.modal.is-open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;}
.modal__box{width:min(960px,100%);position:relative;}
.modal video{width:100%;border-radius:var(--r-lg);background:#000;}
.modal__x{
  position:absolute;top:-46px;right:0;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;border:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);color:#fff;cursor:pointer;font-size:1.3rem;line-height:1;
}
.modal__x:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--navy-800);}

/* ---------- YouTube click-to-load facade ---------- */
.ytfacade{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/9;
  background:var(--navy-900);box-shadow:var(--sh-3);margin-top:26px;cursor:pointer;
}
.ytfacade img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.82;transition:opacity .3s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease);}
.ytfacade:hover img{opacity:.95;transform:scale(1.03);}
.ytfacade iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;}


/* ==========================================================================
   GEU-style flow components
   ========================================================================== */

/* Programme cards — rounded image, caption BELOW (geu.ac.in "Programs at GEU") */
.progcard{display:block;transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
.progcard:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);}
.progcard__img{
  position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3;background:var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow:var(--sh-2);
}
.progcard__img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
.progcard:hover .progcard__img img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.progcard__n{
  position:absolute;top:12px;right:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);color:var(--navy-800);
  font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:800;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:100px;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.progcard__cap{padding:16px 4px 0;}
.progcard__cap b{
  display:block;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:800;
  color:var(--navy-800);line-height:1.25;
}
.progcard__cap span{display:block;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--gray-500);margin-top:2px;}
.progcard:hover .progcard__cap b{color:var(--blue-700);}

/* Thin "Admissions 2026-27" strip (geu.ac.in .admission-26) */
.admstrip{background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;}
.admstrip__in{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;
  padding:18px 0;
}
.admstrip h2{
  font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.9vw,1.45rem);color:#fff;margin:0;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
}
.admstrip h2 .dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber);animation:pulse 2s infinite;flex:none;}
.admstrip__links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:10px 26px;}
.admstrip__links a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;}
.admstrip__links a:hover{color:#fff;}
.admstrip .btn{flex:none;}

/* Life-at panel overlapping a photo (geu.ac.in .facility_sec) */
.lifesec{position:relative;}
.lifegrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.92fr) minmax(0,1.08fr);align-items:center;}
.lifepanel{
  background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--navy-900),var(--blue-700));color:#fff;
  border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:clamp(28px,3.6vw,52px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  z-index:2;margin-right:-70px;box-shadow:var(--sh-4);
}
.lifepanel::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:62%;height:100%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,42% 100%,0 100%);
}
.lifepanel>*{position:relative;}
.lifepanel h2{color:#fff;}
.lifepanel p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);}
.lifephoto{border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--sh-4);}
.lifephoto img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/11;object-fit:cover;}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .lifegrid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;}
  .lifepanel{margin-right:0;margin-bottom:-40px;}
  .lifephoto img{aspect-ratio:16/10;}
}

/* Section title row with a link on the right (GEU pattern) */
.sec-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;margin-bottom:clamp(26px,3.6vw,44px);}
.sec-row .sec-head{margin-bottom:0;}


/* ---------- silver surface treatment (client: "gray silver jyada") -------- */
.section--alt{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--silver-50) 0%,var(--silver-200) 100%);}
.qstrip__grid{background:var(--silver-sheen);border:1px solid var(--silver-line);}
.qtile{border-right:1px solid var(--silver-300);}
.qtile:hover{background:#fff;}
.qtile__ic{background:var(--silver-200);color:var(--navy-800);}
.ticker{background:var(--silver-200);border-bottom:1px solid var(--silver-line);border-top:1px solid var(--silver-line);}
.card,.school,.prog,.quote,.info,.sbox,.form-card,.acc,.table-scroll{border-color:var(--silver-line);}
.school{background:var(--silver-sheen-soft);}
.school:hover{background:#fff;}
.school__ic{background:var(--silver-200);color:var(--navy-800);}
.school:hover .school__ic{background:var(--blue-600);color:#fff;}
.prog{background:var(--silver-sheen-soft);}
.prog:hover{background:#fff;}
.progcard__img{background:var(--silver-300);}
.filters button{background:var(--silver-sheen-soft);border-color:var(--silver-300);}
.filters button:hover{background:#fff;}
.info{background:var(--silver-sheen-soft);}
.feats .fi{background:var(--silver-200);color:var(--navy-800);}
.media-badge{background:var(--silver-sheen);border:1px solid var(--silver-line);}
.affil img{filter:grayscale(1) contrast(.92);}
table.tbl tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:var(--silver-50);}
table.tbl tbody tr:hover{background:var(--silver-200);}
.divider-note{background:var(--silver-100);border-left-color:var(--silver-500);}
.steps li::before{box-shadow:0 0 0 5px var(--silver-100);}
.news__date{background:var(--navy-800);}
.footer{background:var(--navy-900);}
.footer__bot{background:rgba(0,0,0,.22);}


/* ==========================================================================
   Recruiters Across Industries  (dbuu.ac.in pattern)
   ========================================================================== */
.recsec{background:var(--silver-sheen);}
.recwrap{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.rectrack{
  display:grid;grid-auto-flow:column;grid-auto-columns:calc(25% - 12px);
  grid-template-rows:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px;
  overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scroll-behavior:smooth;
  padding-bottom:4px;scrollbar-width:none;-ms-overflow-style:none;
}
.rectrack::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
.reccard{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--silver-line);border-radius:14px;
  min-height:120px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;padding:20px 16px;text-align:center;scroll-snap-align:start;
  transition:all .24s var(--ease);
}
.reccard:hover{border-color:var(--blue-400,var(--blue-300));box-shadow:var(--sh-3);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.reccard__ic{
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--silver-200);color:var(--navy-800);
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:.24s var(--ease);
}
.reccard:hover .reccard__ic{background:var(--blue-600);color:#fff;}
.reccard__ic svg{width:22px;height:22px;}
.reccard b{font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-800);line-height:1.3;}
.reccard span{
  font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gray-500);font-weight:700;
}
.reccard img{max-height:52px;width:auto;object-fit:contain;}
.recnav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:16px;margin-top:30px;}
.recnav button{
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--silver-300);background:#fff;
  color:var(--gray-700);cursor:pointer;display:grid;place-items:center;transition:.2s var(--ease);
}
.recnav button:hover{background:var(--blue-600);border-color:var(--blue-600);color:#fff;}
.recnav button:disabled{opacity:.35;cursor:default;}
.recnav button:disabled:hover{background:#fff;border-color:var(--silver-300);color:var(--gray-700);}
.recnav button svg{width:18px;height:18px;}
.recnav .viewall{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:11px 26px;border:1px solid var(--silver-300);
  border-radius:10px;background:#fff;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;
  color:var(--navy-800);transition:.2s var(--ease);
}
.recnav .viewall:hover{border-color:var(--blue-600);color:var(--blue-700);background:var(--blue-50);}
@media(max-width:1000px){.rectrack{grid-auto-columns:calc(33.333% - 11px);}}
@media(max-width:720px){.rectrack{grid-auto-columns:calc(50% - 8px);}}
@media(max-width:460px){.rectrack{grid-auto-columns:calc(100% - 4px);grid-template-rows:1fr;}}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ list  (dbuu.ac.in pattern — numbered full-width bars)
   ========================================================================== */
.faqlist{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;counter-reset:faq;}
.faqbar{
  counter-increment:faq;background:var(--silver-sheen-soft);border:1px solid var(--silver-line);
  border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .22s var(--ease),border-color .22s var(--ease);
}
.faqbar:nth-child(even){background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,var(--silver-100));}
.faqbar[open]{border-color:var(--blue-300);box-shadow:var(--sh-2);background:#fff;}
.faqbar summary{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:18px 22px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;
  font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;color:var(--navy-800);
}
.faqbar summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
.faqbar summary::before{
  content:counter(faq) ".";font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;color:var(--blue-600);
  font-weight:800;flex:none;min-width:22px;
}
.faqbar summary::after{
  content:"";margin-left:auto;flex:none;width:11px;height:11px;border-right:2px solid var(--gray-500);
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--gray-500);transform:rotate(45deg) translate(-3px,-3px);
  transition:transform .24s var(--ease);
}
.faqbar[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(-135deg) translate(-3px,-3px);border-color:var(--blue-600);}
.faqbar summary:hover{color:var(--blue-700);}
.faqbar__body{padding:0 22px 20px 58px;font-size:.94rem;color:var(--gray-600);}
.faqbar__body>*:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .faqbar summary{padding:15px 16px;font-size:.93rem;gap:10px;}
  .faqbar__body{padding:0 16px 17px 16px;}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Chat assistant widget  (dbuu.ac.in pattern)
   ========================================================================== */
.chatfab{
  position:fixed;right:16px;bottom:130px;z-index:820;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;border:0;border-radius:100px;padding:12px 20px 12px 14px;
  font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:var(--sh-4);
  transition:.22s var(--ease);
}
.chatfab:hover{background:var(--blue-600);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.chatfab svg{width:19px;height:19px;}
.chatfab .pip{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#4ade80;flex:none;}
.chatfab.is-hidden{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;}

.chatbox{
  position:fixed;right:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:1050;width:min(370px,calc(100vw - 32px));
  background:#fff;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px -12px rgba(16,24,40,.4);
  overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;max-height:min(620px,calc(100vh - 32px));
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(16px) scale(.98);transition:.26s var(--ease);
}
.chatbox.is-open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;}
.chatbox__hd{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;padding:13px 16px;background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;flex:none;
}
.chatbox__hd img{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;object-fit:contain;padding:2px;flex:none;}
.chatbox__hd b{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.2;}
.chatbox__hd span{font-size:.74rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.chatbox__hd span::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#4ade80;}
.chatbox__x{
  margin-left:auto;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;border:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  color:#fff;font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;flex:none;
}
.chatbox__x:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.28);}
.chatbox__bd{padding:22px 20px;overflow-y:auto;background:var(--silver-50);}
.chatbox__bd h4{text-align:center;font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:4px;}
.chatbox__bd .sub{text-align:center;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--gray-500);margin-bottom:18px;}
.chatbox .field{margin-bottom:11px;}
.chatbox input,.chatbox select{
  padding:11px 13px;font-size:.9rem;border:1px solid var(--silver-300);border-radius:9px;background:#fff;
  width:100%;font-family:var(--ff-body);color:var(--gray-800);
}
.chatbox input:focus,.chatbox select:focus{outline:0;border-color:var(--blue-500);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--blue-100);}
.chatbox .telrow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:88px 1fr;gap:8px;}
.chatbox .btn{width:100%;margin-top:6px;}
.chatbox__foot{
  padding:9px;text-align:center;font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gray-400);background:var(--silver-200);flex:none;
}
.chatlog{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}
.chatmsg{padding:11px 14px;border-radius:12px;font-size:.89rem;max-width:88%;line-height:1.5;}
.chatmsg--bot{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--silver-line);align-self:flex-start;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;}
.chatmsg--me{background:var(--blue-600);color:#fff;align-self:flex-end;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;}
.chatquick{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin-top:6px;}
.chatquick button{
  border:1px solid var(--blue-300);background:#fff;color:var(--blue-700);border-radius:100px;
  padding:6px 13px;font-size:.8rem;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--ff-body);transition:.18s var(--ease);
}
.chatquick button:hover{background:var(--blue-600);border-color:var(--blue-600);color:#fff;}
@media(max-width:600px){
  .chatfab{bottom:auto;top:auto;bottom:126px;padding:11px 16px 11px 12px;font-size:.82rem;}
  .chatbox{right:8px;bottom:8px;width:calc(100vw - 16px);max-height:calc(100vh - 16px);}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Apply page — split hero with form panel  (dbuu.ac.in apply pattern)
   ========================================================================== */
.applyhero{background:var(--silver-sheen);border-bottom:1px solid var(--silver-line);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.applyhero::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;width:44%;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent 0 30%,rgba(28,109,208,.06) 30% 55%,rgba(210,38,48,.05) 55% 78%,transparent 78%);
}
.applyhero__in{
  position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr 420px;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);
  align-items:center;padding:clamp(34px,4.5vw,58px) 0;
}
.applyhero__brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-bottom:26px;}
.applyhero__brand img{height:58px;width:auto;}
.applyhero h1{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.9rem);margin-bottom:20px;}
.applyhero h1 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--blue-600);}
.applyhero h1 .red{color:var(--red);}
.closing{
  display:inline-block;background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;border-radius:10px;
  padding:14px 26px;margin-top:6px;
}
.closing b{
  display:block;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.4vw,1.75rem);font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.02em;line-height:1.05;color:#fff;
}
.closing span{display:block;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--amber);letter-spacing:.06em;}
.applypanel{
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--silver-300);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--sh-4);
}
.applypanel__hd{
  background:var(--navy-800);color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:15px;
  font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:800;font-size:1.2rem;
}
.applypanel__bd{padding:20px;}
.applypanel .field{margin-bottom:11px;}
.applypanel input,.applypanel select{
  padding:11px 13px;font-size:.91rem;border:1px solid var(--silver-300);border-radius:8px;
  width:100%;font-family:var(--ff-body);background:var(--silver-50);color:var(--gray-800);
}
.applypanel input:focus,.applypanel select:focus{outline:0;border-color:var(--blue-500);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--blue-100);background:#fff;}
.applypanel .row2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:9px;}
.applypanel .telrow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:92px 1fr;gap:9px;}
.caprow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:9px;align-items:center;}
.capbox{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:8px;background:var(--silver-200);
  border:1px solid var(--silver-300);border-radius:8px;padding:9px 12px;
}
.capbox code{
  font-family:"Courier New",monospace;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;
  color:var(--navy-800);user-select:none;font-style:italic;
}
.capbox button{
  border:0;background:transparent;color:var(--gray-600);cursor:pointer;padding:2px;line-height:1;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
}
.capbox button:hover{color:var(--blue-600);}
.capbox button svg{width:15px;height:15px;}
.authnote{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--gray-500);line-height:1.5;}
.applypanel .btn{width:100%;margin-top:12px;}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .applyhero__in{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .applyhero::before{display:none;}
  .applypanel{max-width:460px;}
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Full-bleed statement hero  (dbuu.ac.in "EXPLORE THE EDUCATION HUB")
   ========================================================================== */
.statement{
  position:relative;min-height:clamp(300px,46vh,440px);display:grid;align-items:center;
  background:var(--graphite-900);isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;
}
.statement img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:-2;}
.statement::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(15,19,25,.9) 0%,rgba(15,19,25,.72) 45%,rgba(15,19,25,.4) 100%);
}
.statement h1{
  color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4.6vw,3.4rem);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  text-transform:uppercase;margin:0;text-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.statement h1 span{display:block;}
.statement h1 .lead-word{font-weight:800;}
.statement p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);max-width:560px;margin:16px 0 0;font-size:1.05rem;}

/* ==========================================================================
   Fee payment page  (dbuu.ac.in pattern — action rail + bank tables)
   ========================================================================== */
.paygrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:340px 1fr;gap:clamp(24px,3.4vw,44px);align-items:start;}
@media(max-width:940px){.paygrid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

.payrail{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;}
.paycard{
  border:2px solid var(--silver-300);border-radius:14px;padding:18px;
  background:var(--silver-sheen-soft);text-align:center;
}
.paycard h3{font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:14px;color:var(--gray-600);font-weight:700;}
.paycard .or{
  display:block;margin:10px 0;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:800;font-size:.8rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--gray-400);
}
.paybtn{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;width:100%;
  padding:14px 18px;border-radius:10px;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:700;
  font-size:.94rem;text-align:center;line-height:1.35;transition:all .22s var(--ease);
  border:1px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;
}
.paybtn svg{width:15px;height:15px;flex:none;}
.paybtn--amber{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f4dfae,#e6c98b);color:#5c4415;border-color:#dcbe7c;}
.paybtn--amber:hover{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#efd398,#dcbb72);color:#4a3510;}
.paybtn--dark{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#4a5568,#333d4b);color:#fff;}
.paybtn--dark:hover{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#3a4453,#252e3a);color:#fff;}
.paybtn--red{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#c9424c,#ab2f39);color:#fff;}
.paybtn--red:hover{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#b73742,#93262f);color:#fff;}
.paybtn--navy{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#3d4a63,#2c3purple);color:#fff;}
.paybtn--navy{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#3d4a63,#2b3446);color:#fff;}
.paybtn--navy:hover{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#33405a,#222a38);color:#fff;}
.paybtn--ghost{background:#fff;border-color:var(--silver-300);color:var(--gray-700);}
.paybtn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--blue-600);color:var(--blue-700);background:var(--blue-50);}
.paybtn small{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:.76rem;opacity:.85;}
.payrail__sep{height:1px;background:var(--silver-300);margin:6px 0;}

.banktable{margin-bottom:26px;}
.banktable h3{
  font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--red);margin-bottom:12px;
}
.banktable table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.94rem;}
.banktable th,.banktable td{padding:12px 18px;text-align:left;border:1px solid var(--silver-300);}
.banktable th{
  background:var(--graphite-800);color:#fff;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-weight:700;
  width:38%;white-space:nowrap;
}
.banktable td{background:#fff;color:var(--gray-800);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.banktable tr:nth-child(even) td{background:var(--silver-50);}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .banktable th,.banktable td{display:block;width:100%;border-bottom:0;}
  .banktable tr:last-child td{border-bottom:1px solid var(--silver-300);}
}

.paynotice{
  border:1px dashed var(--silver-400);border-radius:14px;padding:clamp(22px,3vw,34px);
  background:var(--silver-sheen-soft);text-align:center;
}
.paynotice .ic{
  width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--silver-200);color:var(--navy-800);
  display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0 auto 16px;
}
.paynotice .ic svg{width:26px;height:26px;}
.paynotice h3{margin-bottom:10px;}
.paynotice p{max-width:520px;margin-inline:auto;}


/* ==========================================================================
   Cookie consent banner (Google Consent Mode v2)
   ========================================================================== */
.cbanner{
  position:fixed;left:16px;right:16px;bottom:16px;z-index:1150;
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--silver-300);border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px -12px rgba(16,24,40,.32);
  padding:20px 22px;max-width:640px;margin-inline:auto;
  display:none;
}
.cbanner.is-show{display:block;animation:cbup .32s var(--ease);}
@keyframes cbup{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);}to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}
.cbanner__hd{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;margin-bottom:9px;}
.cbanner__hd .ic{
  width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--silver-200);color:var(--navy-800);
  display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none;
}
.cbanner__hd .ic svg{width:17px;height:17px;}
.cbanner__hd b{font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:1rem;color:var(--navy-800);}
.cbanner p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--gray-600);margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.6;}
.cbanner p a{text-decoration:underline;}
.cbanner__btns{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;}
.cbanner__btns .btn{flex:1 1 auto;min-width:130px;}
@media(max-width:520px){
  .cbanner{left:8px;right:8px;bottom:8px;padding:17px 16px;}
  .cbanner__btns .btn{flex:1 1 100%;}
}
/* nudge the floating buttons up while the banner is showing */
body.has-cbanner .fab{bottom:calc(16px + 190px);}
body.has-cbanner .chatfab{bottom:calc(130px + 190px);}
@media(max-width:520px){
  body.has-cbanner .fab{bottom:calc(16px + 250px);}
  body.has-cbanner .chatfab{bottom:calc(126px + 250px);}
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Event album — photo + video grid with click-to-play
   ========================================================================== */
.album{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(100%,220px),1fr));gap:14px;}
.album__item{
  position:relative;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--silver-200);
  aspect-ratio:3/4;display:block;border:0;padding:0;cursor:pointer;width:100%;
}
.album__item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .5s var(--ease);}
.album__item:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.album__item::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(15,19,25,.5),transparent 55%);
  opacity:.85;transition:opacity .25s var(--ease);
}
.album__item:hover::after{opacity:1;}
.album__play{
  position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:2;
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.3);transition:.22s var(--ease);
}
.album__item:hover .album__play{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.1);background:#fff;}
.album__play svg{width:20px;height:20px;color:var(--navy-800);margin-left:3px;}
.album__tag{
  position:absolute;left:10px;bottom:9px;z-index:2;color:#fff;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.04em;text-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.album__item--photo::after{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(15,19,25,.42),transparent 50%);}

/* player overlay */
.vplayer{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1200;background:rgba(15,19,25,.94);display:grid;place-items:center;
  padding:20px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:.25s var(--ease);
}
.vplayer.is-open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;}
.vplayer__box{position:relative;width:min(460px,100%);max-height:calc(100vh - 40px);}
.vplayer video{width:100%;max-height:calc(100vh - 120px);border-radius:14px;background:#000;display:block;}
.vplayer__x{
  position:absolute;top:-46px;right:0;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;border:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);color:#fff;font-size:1.3rem;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;
}
.vplayer__x:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--navy-800);}
.vplayer__nav{
  position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;
  border:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);color:#fff;cursor:pointer;display:grid;place-items:center;
}
.vplayer__nav:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--navy-800);}
.vplayer__nav svg{width:19px;height:19px;}
.vplayer__prev{left:-56px;}
.vplayer__next{right:-56px;}
.vplayer__count{text-align:center;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-size:.85rem;margin-top:12px;}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .vplayer__prev{left:6px;} .vplayer__next{right:6px;}
  .vplayer__box{width:100%;}
}

/* ---------- Reveal on scroll ---------- */
.rv{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .6s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease);}
.rv.in{opacity:1;transform:none;}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.001ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important;}
  .rv{opacity:1;transform:none;}
}

/* ---------- Utilities ---------- */
.tc{text-align:center;}
.mb-0{margin-bottom:0;}
.mt-3{margin-top:24px;}
.mt-4{margin-top:36px;}
.muted{color:var(--gray-500);font-size:.88rem;}
.badge{
  display:inline-block;background:var(--blue-100);color:var(--blue-700);border-radius:100px;
  padding:4px 12px;font-family:var(--ff-head);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.badge--amber{background:#fdf3dc;color:#8a6212;}
.divider-note{background:var(--blue-50);border-left:3px solid var(--blue-500);border-radius:0 var(--r) var(--r) 0;padding:16px 20px;font-size:.9rem;}
.visually-hidden{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;}