/* SECTIONS.CSS - All Section Styles */


/* FROM: about-section-animations.css */
/* ============================================
   ABOUT SECTION - ANIMATION EFFECTS
   ============================================ */

/* Fade in from bottom animation */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Fade in with scale */
@keyframes fadeInScale {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.9);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

/* Slide in from left */
@keyframes slideInLeft {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-50px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Slide in from right */
@keyframes slideInRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(50px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Gradient text animation */
@keyframes gradientShift {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}

/* About Section Animations */
.about-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-section .section-header {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.95);
    transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.about-section .section-header.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.about-section .section-title {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #192f59,
            #FFB82C,
            #192f59,
            #FFB82C);
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 4.5rem !important;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Underline animation */
.about-section .section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFB82C, #192f59);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 1s ease-out 0.3s;
}

.about-section .section-header.visible .section-title::after {
    width: 200px;
}

@keyframes expandWidth {
    to {
        width: 200px;
    }
}

/* About section inherits from universal paragraph style above */

/* Floating particles effect */
.about-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(25, 47, 89, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px, 80px 80px;
    background-position: 0 0, 40px 40px;
    animation: floatParticles 20s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes floatParticles {
    from {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    to {
        transform: translateY(-100px);
    }
}

/* Glow effect on hover */
.about-section .section-title:hover {
    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease-out, gradientShift 2s ease infinite, textGlow 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes textGlow {

    0%,
    100% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.5));
    }

    50% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.8));
    }
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-section .section-title::after {
        animation: expandWidth 1.5s ease-out 0.5s forwards;
    }

    @keyframes expandWidth {
        to {
            width: 150px;
        }
    }

    /* About section inherits from universal tablet style */

    .about-section .section-title {
        font-size: 3rem !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .about-section .section-title::after {
        animation: expandWidth 1.5s ease-out 0.5s forwards;
    }

    @keyframes expandWidth {
        to {
            width: 100px;
        }
    }

    /* About section inherits from universal mobile style */

    .about-section .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    }
}

/* FROM: programs-section-enhanced.css */
/* ============================================
   PROGRAMS SECTION - ENHANCED STYLING
   ============================================ */

.programs-section .section-title {
    font-size: 4.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #192f59,
            #FFB82C,
            #192f59,
            #FFB82C);
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    word-break: keep-all !important;
    overflow-wrap: normal !important;
    hyphens: none !important;
    -webkit-hyphens: none !important;
    -ms-hyphens: none !important;
}

/* Programs section inherits from universal paragraph style */

/* Scroll animation */
.programs-section {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.95);
    transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
}

.programs-section.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Program cards animation */
.program-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.6s ease-out;
}

.program-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* FROM: testimonials-enhanced.css */
/* ========================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION - ENHANCED STYLING
   Modern, Appealing Design with Gradients
   ======================================== */

.testimonials-section {
    background-image: url('../images/backgrounds/testimonials-bg.webp');
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
    min-height: 500px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 50px 0;
}

/* Enhanced gradient overlay - Elegant Deep Blue to Purple */
.testimonials-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.90) 0%,
            /* Deep Blue */
            rgba(63, 81, 181, 0.88) 35%,
            /* Indigo */
            rgba(103, 58, 183, 0.85) 70%,
            /* Purple */
            rgba(123, 31, 162, 0.88) 100%
            /* Deep Purple */
        );
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Animated gradient overlay - Subtle shimmer */
.testimonials-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
            transparent,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04));
    animation: gradientShift 10s ease infinite;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes gradientShift {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

.testimonials-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Section Header - Enhanced */
.testimonials-section .section-label,
.testimonials-section .section-header .section-label {
    /* Keep gold background box - inherits from .section-label */
    background: #FFB82C !important; /* Gold background */
    color: #000 !important; /* Black text for contrast */
    font-size: 0.9em !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 3px !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    display: inline-block !important; /* Changed from block to inline-block for box effect */
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 10px 28px !important; /* Add padding for the box */
    border-radius: 25px !important; /* Rounded corners */
    animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease;
}

.testimonials-section .section-title,
.testimonials-section .section-header .section-title,
section.testimonials-section .section-title {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 3em !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    text-shadow: 2px 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
    animation: fadeInDown 1s ease;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: none !important;
}

/* Testimonials section inherits from universal paragraph style (with white color override) */

@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Testimonials Slider */
.testimonials-slider {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    min-height: 280px;
}

/* Testimonial Card - Enhanced with Glassmorphism */
.testimonial-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15),
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05)) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 35px;
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    display: none;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shine effect on card */
.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg,
            transparent,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1),
            transparent);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    animation: shine 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes shine {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-100%) translateY(-100%) rotate(45deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(100%) translateY(100%) rotate(45deg);
    }
}

.testimonial-card.active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    animation: cardSlideIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes cardSlideIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(50px) scale(0.9);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
    }
}

/* Hover effect on card */
.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02) !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.6) !important;
}

/* Testimonial Image - Enhanced */
.testimonial-image {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            #FFB82C,
            #3A3184);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.3;
    filter: blur(15px);
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.3;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

.testimonial-image img {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid #FFB82C !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 40px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.5),
        0 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(3deg);
    border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 15px 50px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.7),
        0 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Testimonial Content */
.testimonial-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.quote-icon {
    color: #FFB82C !important;
    font-size: 4em !important;
    opacity: 0.4 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.5);
    animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.1em !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    text-shadow: 1px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Testimonial Author - Enhanced */
.testimonial-author h4 {
    font-size: 1.5em !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.author-degree {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    font-size: 1em !important;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.author-position {
    color: #FFB82C !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 1.1em !important;
    text-shadow: 1px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    background: rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.4);
}

/* Testimonial Navigation - Enhanced */
.testimonial-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.testimonial-prev,
.testimonial-next {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB82C, #FF9500) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 60px !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3em;
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 25px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.4),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-prev::before,
.testimonial-next::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3A3184, #5A4FB4);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.testimonial-prev i,
.testimonial-next i {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-prev:hover,
.testimonial-next:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg) !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 35px rgba(58, 49, 132, 0.6),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
}

.testimonial-prev:hover::before,
.testimonial-next:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.testimonial-prev:active,
.testimonial-next:active {
    transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}

/* Testimonial Dots - Enhanced */
.testimonial-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.testimonial-dots .dot {
    width: 14px !important;
    height: 14px !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.testimonial-dots .dot.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB82C, #FF9500) !important;
    width: 45px !important;
    border-radius: 7px !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.6);
}

.testimonial-dots .dot:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.6) !important;
    transform: scale(1.3);
    border-color: #FFB82C;
}

/* Responsive - Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testimonials-section {
        min-height: 600px;
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 40px;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .testimonial-image img {
        width: 150px;
        height: 150px;
    }

    .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 1.1em !important;
    }

    .testimonials-section .section-title {
        font-size: 2.5em;
    }
}

/* Responsive - Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonials-section {
        min-height: 550px;
        padding: 50px 0;
        background-attachment: scroll;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 35px 25px;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .testimonial-image img {
        width: 130px;
        height: 130px;
        border-width: 4px !important;
    }

    .quote-icon {
        font-size: 3em !important;
    }

    .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 1.05em !important;
    }

    .testimonial-author h4 {
        font-size: 1.3em !important;
    }

    .testimonial-prev,
    .testimonial-next {
        width: 50px !important;
        height: 50px !important;
        font-size: 1.1em;
    }

    .testimonials-section .section-title,
    .testimonials-section .section-header .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2em !important;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .testimonials-section {
        min-height: 500px;
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    .testimonial-image img {
        width: 110px;
        height: 110px;
    }

    .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 1em !important;
    }

    .testimonials-section .section-title,
    .testimonials-section .section-header .section-title {
        font-size: 1.9em !important;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
    }

    /* Testimonials description inherits from universal mobile style (1.2rem) */
}

/* FROM: institutes-section-enhanced.css */
/* ============================================
   INSTITUTES SECTION - ENHANCED STYLING
   ============================================ */

.institutes-section .section-title {
    font-size: 4.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #192f59,
            #FFB82C,
            #192f59,
            #FFB82C);
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    word-break: keep-all !important;
    overflow-wrap: normal !important;
    hyphens: none !important;
    -webkit-hyphens: none !important;
    -ms-hyphens: none !important;
}

.institutes-section .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    line-height: 2.0 !important;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-align: justify !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
    color: #333 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
}

/* Scroll animation */
.institutes-section {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.95);
    transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
}

.institutes-section.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Institute cards animation */
.institute-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.6s ease-out;
}

.institute-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* FROM: institutes-carousel-step.css */
/* Institutes Section - Step-by-Step Carousel */
/* Always show 3 cards, move one card at a time */

.institutes-section .container {
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.institutes-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    position: relative;
    width: max-content;
    /* Smooth step animation - moves one card at a time */
    animation: scroll-institutes-step 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.institutes-grid:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Step-by-step scrolling animation */
/* Each step moves exactly one card width (400px + 30px gap = 430px) */
@keyframes scroll-institutes-step {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    8% {
        transform: translateX(-430px);
    }

    16% {
        transform: translateX(-430px);
    }

    24% {
        transform: translateX(-860px);
    }

    32% {
        transform: translateX(-860px);
    }

    40% {
        transform: translateX(-1290px);
    }

    48% {
        transform: translateX(-1290px);
    }

    56% {
        transform: translateX(-1720px);
    }

    64% {
        transform: translateX(-1720px);
    }

    72% {
        transform: translateX(-2150px);
    }

    80% {
        transform: translateX(-2150px);
    }

    88% {
        transform: translateX(-2580px);
    }

    96% {
        transform: translateX(-2580px);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

.institute-card {
    background: var(--primary-white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    width: 400px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 520px;
}

.institute-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* FROM: admissions-section-enhanced.css */
/* ============================================
   ADMISSIONS SECTION - ENHANCED STYLING
   ============================================ */

.admissions-section .admissions-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB82C 0%, #FFA500 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: none;
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
    animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease-out;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.3);
    width: fit-content;
    text-align: center;
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.admissions-section .admissions-label::before {
    display: none;
}


.admissions-section .admissions-title {
    font-size: 4.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #192f59;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #192f59,
            #FFB82C,
            #192f59,
            #FFB82C);
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    overflow: visible;
    text-align: center !important;
}

@keyframes gradientShift {

    0%,
    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }
}

html body .admissions-section .admissions-description,
html body .admissions-section .section-description,
html body .admissions-section p {
    font-size: 1.8rem !important; /* SAME as placements/research */
    line-height: 2.0 !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    text-align: justify !important;
    text-justify: inter-word !important;
    word-spacing: 0.1em !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto !important; /* SAME as others */
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
    color: #333 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
}

/* Scroll animation */
.admissions-section {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.95);
    transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.admissions-section.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.admissions-header {
    text-align: center !important;
}

/* Admission steps animation */
/* Admission steps animation */
.admission-steps {
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: all 0.6s ease-out 0.3s;
}

.admissions-section.visible .admission-steps {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Step items - clean and simple */
.step-item {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.step-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.step-title {
    text-align: center !important;
}

.step-description {
    text-align: center !important;
}

.step-number {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: #FF9800 !important;
    /* Clean orange */
    box-shadow: none !important;
    /* No shadow */
}

.step-item:hover .step-number {
    background: #F57C00 !important;
    /* Darker orange */
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.step-line {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.step-item:hover .step-line {
    opacity: 0.8;
}


/* Admission actions animation */
.admission-actions {
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: all 0.6s ease-out 0.5s;
}

.admissions-section.visible .admission-actions {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Action buttons enhanced effects */
.admission-action-btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 2px solid #e9ecef !important;
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #192f59 !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out backwards;
}

.admission-action-btn:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.admission-action-btn:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.admission-action-btn:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.admission-action-btn:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.admission-action-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: #192f59 !important;
    border-color: #192f59 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(25, 47, 89, 0.15);
    color: #fff !important;
}

.admission-action-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.admission-action-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .admissions-section .admissions-title {
        font-size: 3.5rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .admissions-section .admissions-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        word-wrap: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .admissions-section .admissions-title {
        font-size: 2rem !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        word-wrap: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    }
}

/* FROM: placements-section-enhanced.css */
/* ============================================
   PLACEMENTS SECTION - ENHANCED STYLING
   ============================================ */

.placements-section .section-title {
    font-size: 4.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #192f59,
            #FFB82C,
            #192f59,
            #FFB82C);
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.placements-section .section-description {
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    line-height: 2.0 !important;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-align: justify !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
    color: #333 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
}

/* Scroll animation */
.placements-section {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.95);
    transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
}

.placements-section.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Placement stats animation */
.placement-stats-grid {
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: all 0.6s ease-out 0.3s;
}

.placements-section.visible .placement-stats-grid {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Individual stat cards hover effect */
.stat-card {
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa, #ffffff) !important;
    border: 2px solid #e9ecef !important;
    border-radius: 15px !important;
    padding: 50px 40px !important;
    min-width: 280px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.3);
    border-color: #FFB82C !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff9f0, #ffffff) !important;
}

/* Stat numbers */
.stat-number {
    font-size: 4rem !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #192f59, #FFB82C);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Stat labels */
.stat-label {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #192f59 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Placement button animation */
.placement-cta {
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: all 0.6s ease-out 0.5s;
}

.placements-section.visible .placement-cta {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.placement-btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB82C, #FFA500) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.4);
}

.placement-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.placement-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.placement-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #192f59, #2a4a7c) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(25, 47, 89, 0.5);
}

/* FROM: campus-life-parallax.css */
/* ================================================================
   CAMPUS LIFE PARALLAX - ROADTRIP STYLE
   Full viewport height with fixed background
   ================================================================ */

/* Campus Life Section - Full Viewport Parallax */
html body section.campus-life-section,
html body .campus-life-section,
section#campus-life,
#campus-life {
    /* Flexbox for centering */
    display: -webkit-flex !important;
    display: -ms-flexbox !important;
    display: flex !important;
    -webkit-align-items: center !important;
    -ms-flex-align: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    -webkit-justify-content: center !important;
    -ms-flex-pack: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;

    /* Parallax background */
    background-image: url('../images/backgrounds/campus-life-bg.webp') !important;
    background-position: center !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
    background-attachment: fixed !important;

    /* Full viewport */
    min-height: 100vh !important;
    height: 100vh !important;

    /* Positioning */
    position: relative !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;

    /* Reset */
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border-top: 0 !important;
}

/* Dark overlay for text readability */
html body section.campus-life-section::before,
section#campus-life::before {
    content: '' !important;
    display: block !important;
    background-color: #000000 !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    opacity: 0.45 !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Content container */
html body section.campus-life-section .container,
html body .campus-life-section .container,
section#campus-life .container {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    max-width: 1400px !important; /* SAME AS OTHER SECTIONS */
    padding: 40px !important;
}

/* Heading */
html body section.campus-life-section h2,
html body section.campus-life-section .section-title,
section#campus-life h2,
section#campus-life .section-title,
.campus-life-section .section-title {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 4em !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    text-shadow: 2px 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: none !important;
}

/* Description */
html body section.campus-life-section p,
html body section.campus-life-section .section-description,
section#campus-life p,
section#campus-life .section-description,
.campus-life-section .section-description {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    line-height: 2.0 !important;
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto !important; /* SAME AS OTHER SECTIONS */
    max-width: 100% !important; /* SAME AS OTHER SECTIONS */
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 20px !important;
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    text-justify: inter-word !important;
    word-spacing: 0.1em !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: none !important;
}

/* Visual indicator removed - clean design */
html body section.campus-life-section::after,
section#campus-life::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Responsive - Disable parallax on mobile */
@media screen and (max-width: 980px) {

    html body section.campus-life-section,
    section#campus-life {
        font-size: 0.85em !important;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 736px) {

    html body section.campus-life-section,
    section#campus-life {
        background-attachment: scroll !important;
        min-height: 0 !important;
        height: auto !important;
        padding: 80px 20px 40px 20px !important;
    }

    html body section.campus-life-section h2,
    html body section.campus-life-section .section-title,
    section#campus-life h2,
    section#campus-life .section-title {
        font-size: 3em !important;
    }

    html body section.campus-life-section p,
    html body section.campus-life-section .section-description,
    section#campus-life p,
    section#campus-life .section-description {
        font-size: 1.2em !important;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {

    html body section.campus-life-section h2,
    html body section.campus-life-section .section-title,
    section#campus-life h2,
    section#campus-life .section-title {
        font-size: 2.5em !important;
    }
}

/* FROM: news-events.css */
/* ============================================
   NEWS & EVENTS SECTION - SPLIT LAYOUT (COMPACT)
   ============================================ */

.news-events-section {
    padding: 30px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-events-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.news-events-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #FFB82C;
    color: #000;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #192f59;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #FFB82C;
}

.section-heading h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #192f59;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.section-heading h3 i {
    color: #FFB82C;
}

/* ============================================
   LEFT SIDE: NEWS SLIDER
   ============================================ */

.news-slider-section {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.slider-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #FFB82C;
    background: white;
    color: #FFB82C;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background: #FFB82C;
    color: #000;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.news-slider-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.news-slider {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.news-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    background: white;
}

.news-slide .news-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 300px;
    max-height: 600px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    background: #f0f0f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.news-slide .news-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    object-position: center !important;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.news-slide:hover .news-image img {
    /* transform: scale(1.05); Removed to prevent cropping */
    transform: none;
}

.news-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background: #FFB82C;
    color: #000;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.news-content {
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.news-date {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #999;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.news-date i {
    color: #FFB82C;
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.news-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #192f59;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    min-height: 60px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: visible;
}

.news-excerpt {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #192f59;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more:hover {
    color: #FFB82C;
    gap: 12px;
}

.read-more i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Slider Dots */
.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ddd;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dot.active {
    background: #FFB82C;
    width: 30px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ============================================
   RIGHT SIDE: EVENTS TICKER
   ============================================ */

.events-ticker-section {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.events-ticker-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    height: 300px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
}

.events-ticker {
    animation: scroll-vertical 20s linear infinite;
}

.events-ticker:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scroll-vertical {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

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

/* Event Item */
.event-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 12px; /* Reduced padding */
    margin-bottom: 10px; /* Reduced spacing */
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 3px solid #FFB82C;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.event-item:hover {
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.event-date-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #192f59 0%, #2a4a7c 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 10px 12px; /* Reduced padding */
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 55px; /* Reduced width */
    height: fit-content;
}

.event-day {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.5rem; /* Reduced from 2rem */
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.event-month {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem; /* Reduced from 0.85rem */
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.event-details {
    flex: 1;
}

.event-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem; /* Reduced from 1.1rem */
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #192f59;
    margin-bottom: 6px; /* Reduced from 10px */
    line-height: 1.3;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2; /* Limit to 2 lines */
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.event-info {
    font-size: 0.75rem; /* Reduced from 0.85rem */
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 3px; /* Reduced from 5px */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.event-info i {
    color: #FFB82C;
    width: 16px;
}

.event-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    color: #FFB82C;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.8rem; /* Reduced from 0.9rem */
    margin-top: 6px; /* Reduced from 10px */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.event-link:hover {
    color: #192f59;
    gap: 10px;
}

.event-link i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.event-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.view-all-events {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    background: #FFB82C;
    color: #000;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.view-all-events:hover {
    background: #FFA500;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.4);
}

/* ============================================
   VIEW ALL BUTTON
   ============================================ */

.view-all-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.view-all-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 15px 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #192f59 0%, #2a4a7c 100%);
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(25, 47, 89, 0.3);
}

.view-all-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(25, 47, 89, 0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a4a7c 0%, #192f59 100%);
}

.view-all-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.view-all-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ============================================ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .news-events-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .events-ticker-wrapper {
        height: 400px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .news-events-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        word-wrap: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 10px !important;
    }

    .section-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .news-slider-section,
    .events-ticker-section {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .news-slide .news-image {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 300px;
    }

    .news-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .section-heading h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .slider-controls {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .news-events-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        word-wrap: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 10px !important;
    }

    .news-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .event-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .event-date-box {
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 10px;
    }

    .event-day {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .view-all-btn {
        padding: 12px 30px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* FROM: news-events-compact.css */
/* ============================================
   NEWS & EVENTS - COMPACT SPLIT LAYOUT
   ============================================ */

.news-events-section {
    padding: 30px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
}

.news-events-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #FFB82C;
    color: #000;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #192f59;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Split Layout */
.news-events-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 100%;
    /* overflow: hidden; Removed */
}

.news-left-column,
.events-ticker-section {
    min-width: 0;
    /* Prevents grid blowout */
    width: 100%;
}

.section-heading {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #FFB82C;
}

.section-heading h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #192f59;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin: 0;
}

.section-heading h3 i {
    color: #FFB82C;
}

/* ============================================
   LEFT: NEWS SLIDER (COMPACT)
   ============================================ */

.news-slider-section {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.slider-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #FFB82C;
    background: white;
    color: #FFB82C;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background: #FFB82C;
    color: #000;
}

.news-slider-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-slider {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.news-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
}

.news-slide .news-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.news-slide .news-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    object-position: center !important;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.news-slide:hover .news-image img {
    /* transform: scale(1.05); Removed to prevent cropping */
    transform: none;
}

.news-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    background: #FFB82C;
    color: #000;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.news-content {
    padding: 0 5px;
}

.news-date {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #999;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.news-date i {
    color: #FFB82C;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.news-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #192f59;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.news-excerpt {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #192f59;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more:hover {
    color: #FFB82C;
}

.read-more i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Slider Dots */
.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ddd;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dot.active {
    background: #FFB82C;
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ============================================
   RIGHT: EVENTS TICKER (COMPACT)
   ============================================ */

.events-ticker-section {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.events-ticker-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    height: 240px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
}

.events-ticker {
    animation: scroll-vertical 15s linear infinite;
}

.events-ticker:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scroll-vertical {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

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

/* Event Item */
.event-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 3px solid #FFB82C;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.event-item:hover {
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.event-date-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #192f59 0%, #2a4a7c 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 48px;
}

.event-day {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.3rem; /* Slightly smaller for mobile */
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.event-month {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.65rem; /* Slightly smaller */
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.event-details {
    flex: 1;
}

.event-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem; /* Reduced for mobile */
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #192f59;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2; /* Limit to 2 lines */
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.event-info {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.event-info i {
    color: #FFB82C;
    width: 12px;
}

.view-all-events {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: #FFB82C;
    color: #000;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.view-all-events:hover {
    background: #FFA500;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .news-events-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .events-ticker-wrapper {
        height: 200px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .news-events-section {
        padding: 20px 0;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .news-slide .news-image {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 250px;
    }

    .slider-controls {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* FROM: circulars-section.css */
/* ============================================
   CIRCULARS SECTION STYLING
   ============================================ */

.circulars-wrapper {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.circulars-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.circular-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 4px solid #FFB82C;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.circular-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-left-color: #192f59;
}

.circular-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #FFB82C;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.circular-icon i {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.circular-details {
    flex: 1;
}

.circular-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #192f59;
    margin: 0 0 5px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.circular-date {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #666;
    margin: 0;
}

.circular-date i {
    margin-right: 5px;
    color: #FFB82C;
}

.circular-download {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    background: #f5f5f5;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.circular-download i {
    color: #192f59;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.circular-download:hover {
    background: #192f59;
}

.circular-download:hover i {
    color: #fff;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .circular-item {
        padding: 12px;
    }

    .circular-title {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .circular-date {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* FROM: research-section-enhanced.css */
/* ============================================
   RESEARCH SECTION - ENHANCED STYLING
   ============================================ */

.research-section .section-title {
    font-size: 4.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            #192f59,
            #FFB82C,
            #192f59,
            #FFB82C);
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.research-section .section-description {
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    line-height: 2.0 !important;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-align: justify !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
    color: #333 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
}

/* Scroll animation */
.research-section {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.95);
    transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
}

.research-section.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Research stats animation */
.research-stats-grid {
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: all 0.6s ease-out 0.3s;
}

.research-section.visible .research-stats-grid {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Individual stat cards hover effect */
.research-stats-grid .stat-card {
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa, #ffffff) !important;
    border: 2px solid #e9ecef !important;
    border-radius: 15px !important;
    padding: 35px 25px !important;
    min-width: 200px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.research-stats-grid .stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.research-stats-grid .stat-card:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.research-stats-grid .stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.3);
    border-color: #FFB82C !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff9f0, #ffffff) !important;
}

/* Stat numbers */
.research-stats-grid .stat-number {
    font-size: 3.5rem !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #192f59, #FFB82C);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Stat labels */
.research-stats-grid .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #192f59 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Research button animation */
.research-cta {
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: all 0.6s ease-out 0.5s;
}

.research-section.visible .research-cta {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.research-btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB82C, #FFA500) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.4);
}

.research-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.research-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.research-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #192f59, #2a4a7c) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(25, 47, 89, 0.5);
}

/* FROM: research-stats-grid-layout.css */
/* ============================================
   RESEARCH STATS GRID LAYOUT
   3 boxes in first row, 4 in second row
   ============================================ */

.research-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    margin: 60px auto 0;
    max-width: 1400px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* First row - 3 boxes (each takes 4 columns out of 12) */
.stat-box:nth-child(1) {
    grid-column: 1 / 5;
}

.stat-box:nth-child(2) {
    grid-column: 5 / 9;
}

.stat-box:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: 9 / 13;
}

/* Second row - 4 boxes (each takes 3 columns out of 12) */
.stat-box:nth-child(4) {
    grid-column: 1 / 4;
}

.stat-box:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: 4 / 7;
}

.stat-box:nth-child(6) {
    grid-column: 7 / 10;
}

.stat-box:nth-child(7) {
    grid-column: 10 / 13;
}

/* Stat Box Styling */
.stat-box {
    background: #f5f5f5;
    padding: 50px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #192f59;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .research-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    }

    /* Tablet - 2 columns layout */
    .stat-box:nth-child(1),
    .stat-box:nth-child(2),
    .stat-box:nth-child(3),
    .stat-box:nth-child(4),
    .stat-box:nth-child(5),
    .stat-box:nth-child(6),
    .stat-box:nth-child(7) {
        grid-column: span 3;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .research-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 15px;
    }

    /* Mobile - 2 columns */
    .stat-box:nth-child(1),
    .stat-box:nth-child(2),
    .stat-box:nth-child(3),
    .stat-box:nth-child(4),
    .stat-box:nth-child(5),
    .stat-box:nth-child(6),
    .stat-box:nth-child(7) {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .research-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .stat-box {
        padding: 30px 15px;
    }
}

/* FROM: research-stats-layout.css */
/* ============================================
   RESEARCH STATISTICS - 3-4 GRID LAYOUT
   ============================================ */

.research-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

/* First 3 boxes span more columns to create 3-column layout */
.stat-box:nth-child(1),
.stat-box:nth-child(2),
.stat-box:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: span 1.33;
}

/* Alternative approach using explicit grid positioning */
.research-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

/* First row - 3 boxes (each takes 4 columns) */
.stat-box:nth-child(1) {
    grid-column: 1 / 5;
}

.stat-box:nth-child(2) {
    grid-column: 5 / 9;
}

.stat-box:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: 9 / 13;
}

/* Second row - 4 boxes (each takes 3 columns) */
.stat-box:nth-child(4) {
    grid-column: 1 / 4;
}

.stat-box:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: 4 / 7;
}

.stat-box:nth-child(6) {
    grid-column: 7 / 10;
}

.stat-box:nth-child(7) {
    grid-column: 10 / 13;
}

/* Stat Box Styling */
.stat-box {
    background: #f5f5f5;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #192f59;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .research-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    }

    /* Tablet - 2 columns layout */
    .stat-box:nth-child(1),
    .stat-box:nth-child(2),
    .stat-box:nth-child(3),
    .stat-box:nth-child(4),
    .stat-box:nth-child(5),
    .stat-box:nth-child(6),
    .stat-box:nth-child(7) {
        grid-column: span 3;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .research-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 15px;
    }

    /* Mobile - 2 columns */
    .stat-box:nth-child(1),
    .stat-box:nth-child(2),
    .stat-box:nth-child(3),
    .stat-box:nth-child(4),
    .stat-box:nth-child(5),
    .stat-box:nth-child(6),
    .stat-box:nth-child(7) {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .research-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .stat-box {
        padding: 30px 15px;
    }
}

/* FROM: contact-section.css */
/* ========================================
   CONTACT SECTION - WITH BACKGROUND IMAGE
   ======================================== */

.contact-section {
    background-image: url('../images/journey.jpeg');
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-position: center top;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    min-height: 500px;
    /* Compact height */
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Overlay to reduce brightness */
.contact-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    /* 35% dark overlay - reduces brightness */
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1400px; /* SAME AS OTHER SECTIONS */
    text-align: center;
}

/* White text with shadow for visibility */
.contact-section .section-title,
section.contact-section .section-title {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 3.5rem !important; /* Reduced from 4.5rem */
    font-weight: 900 !important; /* Extra bold */
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: none !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important; /* Tighter spacing */
    white-space: normal; /* Allow wrapping on mobile - removed !important */
}

.contact-section .section-description,
section.contact-section .section-description {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 1.8rem !important; /* STANDARD SIZE - matches all sections */
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    line-height: 2.0 !important; /* Standard line height */
    text-align: center !important;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) !important;
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto !important;
    max-width: 100% !important; /* SAME AS OTHER SECTIONS */
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 20px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    background: none !important;
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif !important; /* Standard font */
    text-justify: inter-word !important;
    word-spacing: 0.1em !important;
    /* NO line-clamp - let full text display naturally */
}

/* Apply Now Button */
.apply-now-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB82C 0%, #FFA500 100%);
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 12px 35px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.3);
    margin-top: 20px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.apply-now-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFA500 0%, #FFB82C 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.5);
    color: #000000;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.apply-now-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0px);
}

/* Contact Grid */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

/* Contact Cards - White background */
.contact-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.contact-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: #FFB82C;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    font-size: 2em;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(255, 184, 44, 0.4);
}

.contact-card h3 {
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 1.5em;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.contact-card p {
    color: #333333;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-card a {
    color: #FFB82C;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-card a:hover {
    color: #FFA500;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Admission Enquiry Box - White background */
.admission-enquiry {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 2px solid #FFB82C;
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 40px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.admission-enquiry h3 {
    color: #FFB82C;
    font-size: 1.8em;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.admission-enquiry p {
    color: #333333;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.admission-enquiry strong {
    color: #3A3184;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
        background-attachment: scroll;
    }

    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .contact-section .section-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem !important; /* Reduced for tablet */
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important; /* Keep on one line */
    }
    
    .contact-section .section-description {
        font-size: 1.4rem !important; /* Standard tablet size */
        line-height: 1.8 !important;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        max-width: 100% !important; /* SAME AS OTHER SECTIONS */
        /* NO line-clamp - show full text */
    }

    .admission-enquiry {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

/* FROM: tight-section-spacing.css */
/* Tight Section Spacing - Reduce padding between all major sections */

/* Reduce padding for all main sections */
.about-section,
.programs-section,
.testimonials-section,
.institutes-section,
.admissions-section,
.placements-section,
.campus-life-section,
.news-events-section,
.research-section,
.contact-section {
    padding: 40px 0 !important;
}

/* Even tighter spacing on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .about-section,
    .programs-section,
    .testimonials-section,
    .institutes-section,
    .admissions-section,
    .placements-section,
    .campus-life-section,
    .news-events-section,
    .research-section,
    .contact-section {
        padding: 30px 0 !important;
    }
    
    /* Remove gap between about and programs sections */
    .about-section {
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .about-section .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .about-section .section-description {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .programs-section {
        padding-top: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .programs-section .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    }
    
    .programs-section .section-title {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
    }
}

/* Reduce top margin/padding after hero section */
.hero-section+.about-section {
    padding-top: 40px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section+.about-section {
        padding-top: 30px !important;
    }
}

/* Center Admissions Section on Mobile - Vertical Layout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .admissions-section {
        text-align: center !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }

    .admissions-section .container {
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 20px !important;
    }

    .admissions-header {
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    }

    /* Steps - Vertical centered */
    .admission-steps {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
        margin: 0 auto 30px !important;
        max-width: 400px !important;
    }

    .step-item {
        text-align: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 350px !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }

    .step-line {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Action Buttons - Fit to content, centered */
    .admission-actions {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }

    .admission-action-btn {
        width: 280px !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding: 14px 24px !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4A148C 0%, #7B1FA2 100%) !important;
        color: #fff !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(74, 20, 140, 0.3) !important;
        transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
        border: none !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
    }

    .admission-action-btn:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(74, 20, 140, 0.4) !important;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6A1B9A 0%, #9C27B0 100%) !important;
    }
}

/* Animation for Live Badge */
@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

/* ========================================
   MOBILE: ENSURE TITLES WRAP PROPERLY
   CRITICAL FIX - MUST BE LAST TO OVERRIDE ALL
   ======================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Allow word wrapping in ALL section titles */
    .section-title,
    .programs-section .section-title,
    .institutes-section .section-title,
    .placements-section .section-title,
    .research-section .section-title,
    .admissions-section .section-title,
    .admissions-title,
    .about-section .section-title,
    .campus-life-section .section-title,
    .news-events-section .section-title,
    .testimonials-section .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        word-wrap: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
        hyphens: auto !important;
        -webkit-hyphens: auto !important;
        -ms-hyphens: auto !important;
        -moz-hyphens: auto !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }
    
    /* Contact section reduced for tablet */
    html body .contact-section .section-title,
    html body section.contact-section .section-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem !important; /* Larger on tablet */
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        white-space: normal !important; /* Allow wrapping */
        word-wrap: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0 !important; /* Reset letter spacing */
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        padding: 0 20px !important;
    }
    
    html body .contact-section .section-description,
    html body section.contact-section .section-description {
        font-size: 1.4rem !important; /* SAME as placements/research */
        line-height: 1.8 !important;
        font-weight: 400 !important;
        padding: 0 20px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
        text-justify: inter-word !important;
        word-spacing: 0.1em !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

    /* Allow word wrapping for very small screens */
    .section-title,
    .programs-section .section-title,
    .institutes-section .section-title,
    .placements-section .section-title,
    .research-section .section-title,
    .admissions-section .section-title,
    .admissions-title,
    .about-section .section-title,
    .campus-life-section .section-title,
    .news-events-section .section-title,
    .testimonials-section .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        word-wrap: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
        hyphens: auto !important;
        -webkit-hyphens: auto !important;
        -ms-hyphens: auto !important;
        -moz-hyphens: auto !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 10px !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
    }
    
    /* Contact section - Full title visible, attractive paragraph */
    html body .contact-section .section-title,
    html body section.contact-section .section-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem !important; /* Clear readable size */
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        padding: 0 15px !important;
        white-space: normal !important; /* Allow wrapping to 2 lines */
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
        word-wrap: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0 !important; /* Reset letter spacing for mobile */
    }
    
    html body .contact-section .section-description,
    html body section.contact-section .section-description {
        font-size: 1.2rem !important; /* SAME as placements/research */
        line-height: 1.7 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 15px !important;
        margin: 0 auto 20px auto !important;
        font-weight: 400 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   UNIVERSAL SECTION DESCRIPTION STYLING
   Apply consistent font, size, and spacing to ALL section descriptions
   MUST BE LAST TO OVERRIDE ALL PREVIOUS STYLES
   ======================================== */

/* UNIVERSAL PARAGRAPH STYLE - All sections match "Igniting Minds" reference */
.section-description,
.section-subtitle,
.about-section .section-description,
.programs-section .section-subtitle,
.institutes-section .section-subtitle,
.placements-section .section-description,
.research-section .section-description,
.admissions-description,
.admissions-section .section-description,
.news-events-section .section-description {
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    line-height: 2.0 !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    text-align: justify !important;
    text-justify: inter-word !important;
    word-spacing: 0.1em !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto !important;
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
    color: #333 !important; /* Dark text for light backgrounds */
    letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
}

/* Dark background sections - WHITE text */
.campus-life-section .section-description,
.testimonials-section .section-description,
.contact-section .section-description {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    line-height: 2.0 !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    text-align: justify !important;
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
}

/* Mobile Responsive - Adjust font sizes for descriptions */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* ALL paragraphs same size on tablet */
    .section-description,
    .section-subtitle,
    .about-section .section-description,
    .programs-section .section-subtitle,
    .institutes-section .section-subtitle,
    .placements-section .section-description,
    .research-section .section-description,
    html body .admissions-description,
    html body .admissions-section .admissions-description,
    html body .admissions-section .section-description,
    html body .admissions-section p {
        font-size: 1.4rem !important; /* SAME as placements/research */
        line-height: 1.8 !important;
        color: #333 !important;
        text-align: justify !important;
        font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
        text-justify: inter-word !important;
        word-spacing: 0.1em !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
    }
    
    /* Dark background sections - WHITE text */
    .campus-life-section .section-description,
    .testimonials-section .section-description,
    .contact-section .section-description {
        font-size: 1.4rem !important;
        line-height: 1.8 !important;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        text-align: justify !important;
    }
    
    /* Contact section - Use mobile-optimized background image for tablets */
    .contact-section {
        background-image: url('../images/banners/journey-700x700.jpeg.webp?v=2026011202') !important;
        background-attachment: scroll !important;
        background-position: center center !important;
        background-size: cover !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

    /* ALL paragraphs same size on mobile */
    .section-description,
    .section-subtitle,
    .about-section .section-description,
    .programs-section .section-subtitle,
    .institutes-section .section-subtitle,
    .placements-section .section-description,
    .research-section .section-description {
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
        line-height: 1.7 !important;
        color: #333 !important;
        text-align: justify !important;
        font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif !important; /* Consistent font */
        text-justify: inter-word !important;
        word-spacing: 0.1em !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
    }
    
    /* Admissions - higher specificity */
    html body .admissions-description,
    html body .admissions-section .admissions-description,
    html body .admissions-section .section-description,
    html body .admissions-section p {
        font-size: 1.2rem !important; /* SAME as placements/research */
        line-height: 1.7 !important;
        color: #333 !important;
        text-align: justify !important;
        font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif !important;
        text-justify: inter-word !important;
        word-spacing: 0.1em !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px !important;
    }
    
    /* Dark background sections - WHITE text */
    .campus-life-section .section-description,
    .testimonials-section .section-description {
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
        line-height: 1.7 !important;
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        text-align: justify !important;
    }
    
    /* Contact section - Use mobile-optimized background image */
    .contact-section {
        background-image: url('../images/banners/journey-700x700.jpeg.webp?v=2026011202') !important;
        background-attachment: scroll !important;
        background-position: center center !important;
        background-size: cover !important;
        min-height: 400px !important;
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
    }
    
    /* Contact section already handled above with smaller size */
    .campus-life-section .section-title {
        white-space: nowrap !important; /* Keep Campus Life on single line */
        font-size: 1.5rem !important; /* Smaller to fit on one line */
    }
}