/* =========================================================
   KPMCET — design tokens
========================================================= */
:root {
  --ink: #0E1A2B;
  --navy: #16294F;
  --navy-2: #1E3A66;
  --navy-deep: #0A1320;
  --paper: #F2EFE6;
  --paper-2: #FFFFFF;
  --gold: #B8863E;
  --gold-light: #D9B677;
  --teal: #1F6F6B;
  --teal-light: #2E8F89;
  --line: rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.12);
  --line-soft: rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.08);
  --text: #16202E;
  --text-soft: #4B5768;
  --text-inverse: #F2EFE6;

  --font-display: "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: "IBM Plex Sans", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "IBM Plex Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;

  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --shadow-1: 0 1px 2px rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.06);
  --shadow-2: 0 12px 32px rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.14);

  --max: 1180px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Reset & base
========================================================= */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; width: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--paper);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, p, a, span, li, dd, dt { overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.15; margin: 0 0 0.5em; color: var(--ink); }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 62ch; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2.5px solid var(--teal); outline-offset: 3px; }

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--text-inverse);
  padding: 0.8em 1.2em; z-index: 999; border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; }

.section { padding: 6.5rem 1.5rem; }
.section.facilities,
.section.gallery,
.section.about { padding: 2.75rem 1.5rem 4.5rem; }
.section-inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; }
.section-head { max-width: 60ch; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.section-head-left { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); }
.section-head p { font-size: 1.05rem; }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5em;
  padding: 0.85em 1.6em;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
.btn-outline { border-color: rgba(242,239,230,0.55); color: var(--text-inverse); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(242,239,230,0.1); }
.btn-ghost { border-color: var(--line); color: var(--navy); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--navy); }

/* =========================================================
   Header
========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 100;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-1);
}
.header-inner {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; }
.crest { width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; }
.brand-text strong { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--text-inverse); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.brand-text em { font-style: normal; font-size: 0.68rem; color: rgba(242,239,230,0.65); }

.main-nav ul { display: flex; gap: 1.75rem; }
.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(242,239,230,0.82);
  position: relative; padding: 0.3em 0;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -4px; width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold); transition: width 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.is-active { color: var(--text-inverse); }
.nav-link.is-active::after, .nav-link:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.header-actions .btn { padding: 0.6em 1.3em; font-size: 0.88rem; }

.menu-toggle {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 5px;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; background: none; border: none;
}
.menu-toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--text-inverse); transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease; }
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* =========================================================
   Hero
========================================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden; color: var(--text-inverse);
  padding: 8rem 1.5rem 5rem;
}
.hero-slides { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero-slide { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.4s ease; }
.hero-slide.is-active { opacity: 1; }
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,26,43,0.35) 0%, rgba(14,26,43,0.55) 100%);
}
.slide-motif { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.35; }
.motif-circuit {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(242,239,230,0.14) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(242,239,230,0.14) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
}
.motif-grid {
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(242,239,230,0.22) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 34px 34px;
}
.motif-arch {
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(242,239,230,0.12) 0 2px, transparent 2px 48px);
}
.motif-orbit {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(242,239,230,0.2), transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(242,239,230,0.14), transparent 40%);
}

.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 760px; animation: slideInSide 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) both; animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.hero-eyebrow { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.4vw, 4.2rem); color: var(--text-inverse); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.hero-lede { font-size: 1.15rem; color: rgba(242,239,230,0.86); max-width: 54ch; margin-bottom: 2.2rem; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero-controls {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.hero-arrow {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(242,239,230,0.4); background: transparent; color: var(--text-inverse);
  font-size: 1.2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.hero-arrow:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(242,239,230,0.08); }
.hero-dots { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }
.hero-dots button {
  width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; border: none; background: rgba(242,239,230,0.35);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.hero-dots button.is-active { background: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.2); }

.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1.8rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 22px; height: 36px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(242,239,230,0.45); border-radius: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.scroll-cue span {
  position: absolute; top: 6px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 3px; height: 8px; background: var(--gold-light); border-radius: 2px;
  animation: cueMove 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cueMove { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; top: 6px; } 50% { opacity: 0.3; top: 16px; } }
@keyframes slideInSide {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-42px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes slideInSideRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(42px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* =========================================================
   Stat strip
========================================================= */
.stat-strip {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--text-inverse);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
}
.stat-item {
  text-align: center; padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem; border-right: 1px solid rgba(242,239,230,0.12);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem;
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-number { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-light); }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(242,239,230,0.72); }

/* =========================================================
   About
========================================================= */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.9fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
.about-copy h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); max-width: 18ch; }

.pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; margin: 2rem 0; }
.pillar { border-top: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-top: 0.9rem; }
.pillar h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.pillar p { font-size: 0.95rem; }

.message-cards { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.message-card {
  margin: 0; padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem; background: var(--paper-2);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal); border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}
.message-card p { color: var(--text); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.message-card footer { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-soft); font-family: var(--font-mono); }

.timeline-heading { font-size: 1rem; text-transform: none; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.timeline { border-left: 2px solid var(--line); padding-left: 1.75rem; display: grid; gap: 2rem; }
.timeline li { position: relative; }
.timeline li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -2.32rem; top: 0.3rem;
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); border: 2px solid var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold);
}
.timeline-year { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--teal); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.timeline-body h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.timeline-body p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   Departments (tabs)
========================================================= */
.dept-tablist { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.dept-tab {
  background: none; border: none; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.4rem; margin-right: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-soft);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.dept-code { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--teal); background: rgba(31,111,107,0.1); padding: 0.15em 0.5em; border-radius: 3px; }
.dept-tab:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.dept-tab.is-active { color: var(--navy); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }

.dept-panel { display: none; }
.dept-panel.is-active { display: block; animation: panelIn 0.35s ease; }
@keyframes panelIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

.dept-panel-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
.dept-panel h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.dept-panel h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--navy); margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.check-list { display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; }
.check-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.3rem; font-size: 0.94rem; color: var(--text-soft); }
.check-list li::before { content: "—"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); }
.dept-extra { font-style: italic; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }

.dept-aside { background: var(--paper-2); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.75rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-1); }
.hod-note { margin: 0 0 1.75rem; padding-bottom: 1.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.hod-note p { font-style: italic; color: var(--text); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.hod-note footer { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--teal); margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.pill-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.pill-list li {
  font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0.4em 0.85em; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(184,134,62,0.12); color: var(--navy); border: 1px solid rgba(184,134,62,0.3);
}

/* =========================================================
   Admissions
========================================================= */
.admissions { background: var(--paper-2); }
.admissions-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; }

.admissions-intro { font-size: 0.98rem; max-width: 62ch; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.stepper { display: grid; gap: 1.75rem; }
.stepper li { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; }
.step-index {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--text-inverse); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.stepper h4 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.stepper p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

.admissions-cta { display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.admissions-side { display: grid; gap: 2rem; }
.fee-card { background: var(--paper); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.75rem; }
.fee-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.fee-list { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.fee-list dt { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.fee-list dd { margin: 0; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink); }

.accordion-title { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.accordion-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.accordion-trigger {
  width: 100%; background: none; border: none; padding: 1.1rem 0.1rem;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.96rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); text-align: left;
}
.accordion-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--gold); transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.accordion-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .accordion-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.accordion-panel { padding: 0 0.1rem 1.1rem; }
.accordion-panel p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   Placements
========================================================= */
.placement-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.placement-stats div { border-top: 2px solid var(--teal); padding-top: 0.8rem; }
.placement-stats span { display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.placement-stats small { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-soft); }

.recruiter-marquee { overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 4rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 1.5rem 0; }
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 3.5rem; width: max-content; animation: marquee 22s linear infinite; }
.marquee-track span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--text-soft); white-space: nowrap; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.marquee-note { text-align: center; font-size: 0.78rem; margin: 0.9rem 0 0; color: var(--text-soft); opacity: 0.75; }

.alumni-section { margin-top: 4.5rem; padding-top: 3rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.testimonial-track { display: flex; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.testimonial { flex: 0 0 100%; padding: 0 1rem; margin: 0; text-align: center; }
.testimonial p { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--ink); font-style: italic; max-width: none; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.testimonial footer { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--teal); }
.carousel-controls { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.carousel-controls button { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); background: none; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--navy); }
.carousel-controls button:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.carousel-dots { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }
.carousel-dots button { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--line); border: none; }
.carousel-dots button.is-active { background: var(--gold); }

/* =========================================================
   Facilities (bento grid - dense & responsive)
========================================================= */
.facilities-intro, .gallery-intro, .dept-index-intro { max-width: 70ch; margin: 1rem 0 2.25rem; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--text-soft); }
.bento { 
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); 
  gap: 1.5rem; 
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.bento-item {
  background: var(--paper-2); 
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); 
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex; 
  flex-direction: column; 
  justify-content: flex-start;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-1);
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.bento-item:hover { 
  border-color: var(--gold); 
  transform: translateY(-4px); 
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.09);
}
.facility-card-media {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--ink);
}
.facility-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.bento-item:hover .facility-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.bento-item h3 { 
  font-size: 1.15rem; 
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem; 
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.bento-item p { 
  font-size: 0.92rem; 
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-soft); 
  margin-bottom: 0; 
}
.bento-lg { 
  grid-column: span 2; 
}

/* =========================================================
   Gallery
========================================================= */
.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.gallery-filter-btn {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill, 30px);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.gallery-filter-btn:hover, .gallery-filter-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.gallery-grid { 
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); 
  gap: 1.25rem; 
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.gallery-tile {
  position: relative; 
  aspect-ratio: 4/3; 
  border: none; 
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tile-a), var(--tile-b));
  overflow: hidden; 
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-1);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.gallery-tile img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 1; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.gallery-tile span {
  position: absolute; left: 0.9rem; bottom: 0.8rem; right: 0.9rem; z-index: 2;
  color: var(--text-inverse); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; text-align: left;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.gallery-tile::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; 
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(14,26,43,0.85) 100%); 
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.gallery-tile:hover::after { opacity: 0.7; }
.gallery-tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.gallery-tile.is-hidden { display: none !important; }

.campus-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A1320 0%, #16294F 55%, #1E3A66 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
  padding: 3rem 2.75rem;
  color: #F2EFE6;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.18);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 182, 119, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.campus-cta-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 15%, rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.22), transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.campus-cta-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.campus-cta-card p {
  color: rgba(242, 239, 230, 0.9) !important;
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.campus-cta-card .hero-eyebrow {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.campus-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .campus-cta-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .campus-cta-actions { width: 100%; flex-wrap: wrap; }
}

.lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200; background: rgba(14,26,43,0.92);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 2rem;
}
.lightbox[hidden] { display: none; }
.lightbox-inner { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 780px; text-align: center; }
.lightbox-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--ink));
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.lightbox-caption { color: var(--text-inverse); margin-top: 1rem; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.lightbox-close { position: absolute; top: -3rem; right: 0; background: none; border: none; color: var(--text-inverse); font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1; }
.lightbox-arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(242,239,230,0.4);
  background: rgba(14,26,43,0.4); color: var(--text-inverse); font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.lightbox-prev { left: -1.2rem; }
.lightbox-next { right: -1.2rem; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .lightbox-prev { left: 0; }
  .lightbox-next { right: 0; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Contact
========================================================= */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
.contact-list { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-list li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.contact-list strong { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--navy); }
.contact-list span { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.map-placeholder {
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md); height: 220px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; padding: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.85rem; background: var(--paper-2);
}

.contact-form { background: var(--paper-2); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 2.25rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-1); }
.contact-form h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; gap: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.15rem; }
.form-row label { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.form-row input, .form-row select, .form-row textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 0.7em 0.85em;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--text); resize: vertical;
}
.form-row input:focus, .form-row select:focus, .form-row textarea:focus { border-color: var(--teal); }
.form-note { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--teal); margin: 0.9rem 0 0; min-height: 1.2em; }

/* =========================================================
   Footer
========================================================= */
.site-footer { background: var(--ink); color: rgba(242,239,230,0.75); padding: 4rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; }
.footer-inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 2fr; gap: 3rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(242,239,230,0.12); }
.footer-brand { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(242,239,230,0.65); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-nav { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.footer-nav h4 { color: var(--text-inverse); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.footer-nav a { display: block; font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(242,239,230,0.68); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.footer-bottom { 
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding-top: 1.75rem; 
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; 
  gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(242,239,230,0.55); 
}
.footer-bottom > div:first-child {
  flex: 1 1 320px;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.footer-powered-by {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--sand-muted, #C4BA9D);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 239, 230, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  margin-left: auto; /* Strictly push to the right corner */
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-powered-by span {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  opacity: 0.85;
  color: var(--gold-light, #E5C378);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.footer-powered-by a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-powered-by a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.02);
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.powered-logo {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

/* =========================================================
   Scroll reveal (single orchestrated pass)
========================================================= */
.reveal { opacity: 1; }
.reveal.reveal-init { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.reveal.reveal-init.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-side.reveal-init { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-36px); transition: opacity 0.75s ease, transform 0.75s ease; }
.reveal-side.reveal-init.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.reveal-side.reveal-init.side-right { transform: translateX(36px); }
.reveal-side.reveal-init.side-right.is-visible { transform: translateX(0); }

/* =========================================================
   Scroll progress bar
========================================================= */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--teal));
  z-index: 300; transition: width 0.08s linear;
}

/* =========================================================
   Page load fade-in
========================================================= */
body.pre-reveal { opacity: 1; }
body { opacity: 1; animation: pageFadeIn 0.5s ease; }
@keyframes pageFadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }

/* =========================================================
   Interior page banner (non-home pages)
========================================================= */
.page-banner {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 8rem 1.5rem 3.5rem;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(14,26,43,0.85) 0%, rgba(22,41,79,0.80) 50%, rgba(10,18,30,0.92) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/banner-view2-1.jpg') center 30% / cover no-repeat;
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(242,239,230,0.12);
}
.page-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(184,134,62,0.18), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-banner-about {
  background: 
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(14,26,43,0.86) 0%, rgba(22,41,79,0.80) 50%, rgba(10,18,30,0.92) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/banner-view2-1.jpg') center 35% / cover no-repeat;
}
.page-banner-degree {
  background: 
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(14,26,43,0.86) 0%, rgba(22,41,79,0.80) 50%, rgba(10,18,30,0.92) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/banner-view2-3.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.page-banner-inter {
  background: 
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(14,26,43,0.86) 0%, rgba(22,41,79,0.80) 50%, rgba(10,18,30,0.92) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/banner-view2-2.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.page-banner-pharmacy {
  background: 
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(14,26,43,0.86) 0%, rgba(22,41,79,0.80) 50%, rgba(10,18,30,0.92) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/popular-courses-2.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.page-banner-iti {
  background: 
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(14,26,43,0.86) 0%, rgba(22,41,79,0.80) 50%, rgba(10,18,30,0.92) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/popular-courses-3.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.page-banner-facilities {
  background: 
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(14,26,43,0.86) 0%, rgba(22,41,79,0.80) 50%, rgba(10,18,30,0.92) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/facility-1.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.page-banner-gallery {
  background: 
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(14,26,43,0.86) 0%, rgba(22,41,79,0.80) 50%, rgba(10,18,30,0.92) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/banner-view2-1.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.page-banner-admissions {
  background: 
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(14,26,43,0.86) 0%, rgba(22,41,79,0.80) 50%, rgba(10,18,30,0.92) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/banner-view2-1.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.page-banner-placements {
  background: 
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(14,26,43,0.86) 0%, rgba(22,41,79,0.80) 50%, rgba(10,18,30,0.92) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/banner-view2-2.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.page-banner-contact {
  background: 
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(14,26,43,0.86) 0%, rgba(22,41,79,0.80) 50%, rgba(10,18,30,0.92) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/banner-view2-1.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.page-banner-motif {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(242,239,230,0.14) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.page-banner-inner { position: relative; max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; animation: slideInSide 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) both; animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.page-banner-inner h1 { color: var(--text-inverse); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); max-width: 22ch; }
.page-banner .lede { color: rgba(242,239,230,0.88); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 62ch; margin-bottom: 0; text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }

/* =========================================================
   Feature link cards (home)
========================================================= */
.feature-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
.feature-card {
  display: block; background: var(--paper-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); }
.feature-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(31,111,107,0.1); padding: 0.2em 0.6em; border-radius: 3px;
}
.feature-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 0.8rem 0 0.4rem; }
.feature-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.feature-card-link, .dept-card-link { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }

/* =========================================================
   Media frame (image w/ gradient fallback)
========================================================= */
.media-frame { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tile-a, var(--navy)), var(--tile-b, var(--ink))); }
.media-frame img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.media-frame.media-fallback img { display: none; }

/* Hero slides now use media-frame */
.hero-slide.media-frame { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.4s ease; border-radius: 0; }
.hero-slide.media-frame.is-active { opacity: 1; }

/* Department cards */
.dept-card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.dept-card { display: block; background: var(--paper-2); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease; }
.dept-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); }
.dept-card-media { height: 150px; }
.dept-card-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.dept-card-body .dept-code { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.dept-card-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.dept-card-body p { font-size: 0.88rem; }

.dept-hero-media { height: 260px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }

.dept-pager {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy);
}
.dept-pager a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

/* =========================================================
   Icon buttons (phone / gmail / whatsapp)
========================================================= */
.icon-row { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.icon-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(242,239,230,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(242,239,230,0.25); color: var(--text-inverse);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.icon-btn svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.icon-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.icon-btn-phone:hover { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }
.icon-btn-mail:hover { background: #C6493B; border-color: #C6493B; }
.icon-btn-whatsapp:hover { background: #25D366; border-color: #25D366; }

.icon-row-lg .icon-btn {
  width: auto; height: auto; border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.7em 1.3em; gap: 0.55em;
  background: var(--paper-2); border-color: var(--line); color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.icon-row-lg .icon-btn svg { color: inherit; }
.icon-row-lg .icon-btn-phone:hover { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: #fff; }
.icon-row-lg .icon-btn-mail:hover { background: #C6493B; border-color: #C6493B; color: #fff; }
.icon-row-lg .icon-btn-whatsapp:hover { background: #25D366; border-color: #25D366; color: #fff; }

/* Floating WhatsApp button */
.whatsapp-fab {
  position: fixed; right: 1.5rem; bottom: 1.5rem; z-index: 150;
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 16px; background: transparent;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.whatsapp-fab svg { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 16px; }
.whatsapp-fab:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6); }

/* =========================================================
   Map embed
========================================================= */
.map-embed { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/10; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; margin-top: 2rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.map-embed iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }
.map-note { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-soft); opacity: 0.8; margin-top: 0.6rem; }

/* =========================================================
   Staggered reveal
========================================================= */
.reveal.is-visible { transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0s); }

/* =========================================================
   Mini slideshow (reusable, multi-instance)
========================================================= */
.mini-slideshow { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; }
.mini-slideshow-track { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: inherit; }
.mini-slide { 
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; 
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.8s ease; z-index: 0;
}
.mini-slide.is-active { 
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; z-index: 1; 
}
.mini-slide .media-frame { 
  width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; inset: 0; 
}
.mini-slide .media-frame img { 
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block !important;
}
.mini-slideshow-dots {
  position: absolute; z-index: 3; left: 50%; bottom: 0.9rem; transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.mini-slideshow-dots button {
  width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; border: none; background: rgba(242,239,230,0.55);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease; cursor: pointer;
}
.mini-slideshow-dots button.is-active { background: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.3); }

.dept-hero-media.mini-slideshow { height: 320px; }
.facility-slideshow.mini-slideshow { height: 380px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); }
.gallery-hero-slideshow.mini-slideshow { height: 420px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-2); }

/* =========================================================
   Real-content annotations (leadership, placeholders, captions)
========================================================= */
.hero-slide-captions {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: 1.5rem; bottom: 6.5rem;
  display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: 90%;
}
.hero-slide-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 0.35em 0.8em;
  border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(242,239,230,0.1); color: rgba(242,239,230,0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,239,230,0.25); transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.hero-slide-caption.is-active { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold); }

.leadership-heading { margin-top: 2.2rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.message-role { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.message-placeholder { font-style: italic; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.leadership-note { font-size: 0.82rem; opacity: 0.75; margin-top: 1rem; }

.leader-card {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 96px 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--paper-2); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.5rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.leader-photo-img {
  width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid var(--paper); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--line);
}
.leader-photo-img .media-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.leader-photo-img .media-frame img { border-radius: 50%; }
.leader-photo-img-sm { width: 64px; height: 64px; }
.leader-photo {
  width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--ink)); color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; border: 3px solid var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--line);
}
.leader-photo-note { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--text-soft); text-align: center; margin-top: 0.4rem; max-width: 96px; }
.leader-card blockquote { margin: 0; }
.leader-card .message-role { margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.leader-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }

.principal-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.principal-card { background: var(--paper-2); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem; border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.principal-avatar-img { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.principal-avatar-img .media-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.principal-avatar-img .media-frame img { border-radius: 50%; }
.principal-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--ink)); color: var(--paper);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.principal-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.principal-role { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.principal-quals { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 0; }

.timeline-note, .placement-caveat { font-size: 0.82rem; opacity: 0.75; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.principal-label { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }

/* =========================================================
   Grand Large-Scale Message Showcase (Uncropped Portraits)
========================================================= */
.showcase-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.showcase-card-large {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 290px 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.showcase-card-large:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.12);
}

.showcase-card-large.featured-leader {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF8F2 0%, #F5EFE1 100%);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--gold);
}

.showcase-photo-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 290px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, #243B5C, #0C1626);
  border: 3px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.showcase-photo-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain; /* CRITICAL: Never crop heads or shoulders */
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.showcase-card-large:hover .showcase-photo-container img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

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

.showcase-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.showcase-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.3em 0.85em;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(184, 134, 62, 0.14);
  color: #8C5B1C;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.showcase-badge-inst {
  background: rgba(31, 111, 107, 0.12);
  color: var(--teal);
}

.showcase-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.1rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0.35rem;
}

.showcase-role {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.showcase-quals {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.showcase-quote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0.6rem 0 1.2rem;
}

.showcase-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.showcase-quote p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.showcase-elaboration {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.showcase-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.showcase-location {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-soft);
}

.showcase-badge-verified {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Large-Scale Alumni Showcase */
.alumni-large-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.alumni-card-lg {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.07);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.alumni-card-lg:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.12);
}

.alumni-photo-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, #243B5C, #0C1626);
  border: 2px solid rgba(31, 111, 107, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.alumni-photo-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain; /* Uncropped */
  display: block;
}

.alumni-card-lg h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0.15rem;
}

.alumni-meta-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.alumni-current-role {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.alumni-card-lg blockquote {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 0.85rem;
}

.alumni-card-lg .alumni-detail {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .alumni-large-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .showcase-card-large { grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; padding: 1.75rem; }
  .showcase-photo-container { height: 320px; max-width: 240px; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .showcase-card-large { grid-template-columns: 1fr; justify-items: center; text-align: left; }
  .showcase-photo-container { width: 100%; max-width: 280px; height: 340px; }
  .alumni-card-lg { grid-template-columns: 1fr; justify-items: center; text-align: left; }
  .alumni-photo-container { width: 100%; max-width: 240px; height: 300px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Section Reference Backgrounds (Immersive Campus Ambience)
========================================================= */
.leadership-spotlight {
  background: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(248, 246, 240, 0.94) 0%, rgba(242, 239, 230, 0.96) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/banner-view2-1.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.testimonials-preview {
  background: 
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 18, 30, 0.97) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/banner-view2-2.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(242, 239, 230, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(242, 239, 230, 0.1);
}
.testimonials-preview .section-head h2 {
  color: var(--text-inverse);
}
.testimonials-preview .section-head p {
  color: rgba(242, 239, 230, 0.85);
}

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-grid, .admissions-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dept-panel-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 1.5rem; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(3) { border-right: none; }
  .bento { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .bento-lg { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .placement-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .dept-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .main-nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; height: 100vh; width: min(80vw, 320px);
    background: var(--ink); padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
    transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  .main-nav.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .main-nav ul { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .header-actions .btn { display: none; }
  .pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(242,239,230,0.12); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }
  .feature-grid, .dept-card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .page-banner { padding: 7.5rem 1.25rem 3rem; }
  .footer-bottom { justify-content: flex-end; }
  .footer-powered-by { margin-left: auto; align-self: flex-end; }
  .hero-slide-captions { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .section { padding: 4.5rem 1.25rem; }
  .bento { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bento-lg { grid-column: span 1; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .placement-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .dept-tablist { gap: 0.25rem; }
  .dept-tab { margin-right: 0.9rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .footer-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem 1rem; }
  .principal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .leader-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; justify-items: center; }
  .dept-hero-media.mini-slideshow, .facility-slideshow.mini-slideshow, .gallery-hero-slideshow.mini-slideshow { height: 220px; }
  .hero { padding: 7rem 1.1rem 4rem; }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.6rem); }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero-actions .btn { justify-content: center; }
  .admissions-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .admissions-cta .btn { justify-content: center; }
  .contact-form { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .whatsapp-fab { right: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; width: 50px; height: 50px; }
  .whatsapp-fab svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
  .icon-row-lg { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .dept-pager { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; padding: 2rem 1rem; }
  .placement-stats span { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .brand-text em { display: none; }
}