/* ==========================================================================
   ELITE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY - MODERN STYLESHEET
   Brand Colors: Royal Blue (#0C45AC), Vibrant Orange (#FE7503), Midnight Navy (#091C38)
   Typography: 'Outfit' (Headings) & 'Plus Jakarta Sans' (Body)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Sora:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand Palette (Strictly matched to Official Elite College of Pharmacy Logo) */
  --color-primary: #0287ca;
  /* Cerulean Blue from Ribbon, Outer Ring & Shield */
  --color-primary-dark: #0e2a47;
  /* Deep Academic Navy from College Text */
  --color-primary-light: #0396e0;
  /* Vibrant Sky Cerulean */
  --color-primary-subtle: #f0f8ff;
  /* Soft Cerulean Ice Tint */
  --color-primary-border: #bae6fd;
  /* Cerulean Light Border */

  --color-accent: #57ad2e;
  /* Vibrant Shield Herbal Green */
  --color-accent-dark: #3f801e;
  /* Deep Forest Green */
  --color-accent-light: #65c437;
  /* Bright Emerald Green */
  --color-accent-subtle: #f0fdf4;
  /* Mint Subtle Tint */
  --color-accent-border: #bbf7d0;
  /* Light Mint Border */

  --color-gold: #be8327;
  /* Shield Warm Amber Gold */
  --color-gold-dark: #966217;
  --color-bronze: #8d755d;
  /* Shield Earth Bronze */
  --color-sky: #0095cf;
  /* Azure Blue */

  --color-navy: #0e2a47;
  /* Deep Academic Navy */
  --color-navy-surface: #08182b;
  /* Dark Marine Sapphire Surface */
  --color-navy-border: #13385c;

  /* Neutral Surface & Text */
  --bg-page: #f8fafc;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  --text-main: #1e293b;
  --text-secondary: #475569;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --border-subtle: #f1f5f9;

  /* Status Colors */
  --color-success: #10b981;
  --color-success-bg: #ecfdf5;
  --color-info: #0284c7;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Sora', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(9, 28, 56, 0.08), 0 1px 2px -1px rgba(9, 28, 56, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(9, 28, 56, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(9, 28, 56, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(9, 28, 56, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(9, 28, 56, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(9, 28, 56, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(9, 28, 56, 0.05);
  --shadow-glow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(12, 69, 172, 0.38);

  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
  --radius-xl: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transition */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 350ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Container */
  --container-max: 1240px;
}

/* Base Reset & Box Sizing */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.55;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img,
picture,
video,
canvas,
svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR (SINGLE CLEAN ROW)
   ========================================================================== */
.topbar {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-navy-border);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.topbar-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.topbar-contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-width: 0;
}

.topbar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.topbar-item svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.topbar-item a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.topbar-ticker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-badge {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.topbar-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.topbar-links a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.topbar-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCREDITATION & CONTACT TOPBAR
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   1. DISTINCTIVE ROYAL-SOLAR HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-topbar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #08182b 0%, #0e2a47 50%, #08182b 100%);
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.topbar-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.topbar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.topbar-motto {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.topbar-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.topbar-notice {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.topbar-link {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.topbar-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.topbar-link-scholarship {
  background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.15);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Main Header */
.site-header {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(10, 14, 56, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-accent) 50%, var(--color-gold) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 24, 100, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.brand-logo-frame:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.brand-logo-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.35vw, 1.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brand-hindi {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.brand-sub-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.brand-approval-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-border);
  padding: 0.1rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-motto-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #b45309;
  background: #fffbeb;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Header Live Exam Results Declaration Badge */
.btn-result-declaration {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.38rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e2a47 0%, #0287ca 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.72rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.25);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.btn-result-declaration:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-dark) 100%);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-1.5px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(87, 173, 46, 0.45);
}

.btn-result-declaration::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #38bdf8;
  animation: pulseLiveDot 1.8s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-result-declaration:hover::before {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #ffffff;
}

@keyframes pulseLiveDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scale(0.75); }
}


/* Nav Menu: Distinctive Floating Line Style */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.9rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 80%;
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
}

.btn-header-apply {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #026fa7 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-header-apply:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.5);
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. DISTINCTIVE SOLAR ACADEMIC HERO BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   2. DISTINCTIVE ROYAL-SOLAR HERO BANNER (CENTERED SINGLE LAYOUT - ECP)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07172c 0%, #0c2d4e 45%, #02486d 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.16;
  filter: brightness(0.85) contrast(1.15);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 25%, rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.45) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 65%, rgba(87, 173, 46, 0.22) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 24, 43, 0.78) 0%, rgba(8, 24, 43, 0.96) 100%);
}

.hero-ambient-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-ambient-orb.orb-primary {
  top: -80px;
  left: 20%;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.hero-ambient-orb.orb-accent {
  bottom: -100px;
  right: 20%;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(87, 173, 46, 0.28) 0%, rgba(190, 131, 39, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Single Centered Content Wrapper (100% width) */
.hero-single-content {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Centered Badge Row */
.hero-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 0 auto 1.15rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-badge .live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #57ad2e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(87, 173, 46, 0.35);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-motto-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.45);
  color: #7dd3fc;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Reduced Title Font Size & 100% Width */
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.4vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 auto 1.15rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 880px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-title .text-cerulean {
  color: #38bdf8;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7dd3fc 0%, #0287ca 60%, #38bdf8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}

.hero-title .text-emerald {
  color: #65c437;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #86efac 0%, #57ad2e 60%, #4ade80 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}

.hero-title .text-gold {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: inline;
}

/* Centered Description (100% Width) */
.hero-description {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 auto 1.85rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-description strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Centered Hero Action Buttons (100% Width) */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 0 auto 1.85rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #026fa7 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.55);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0396e0 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  color: #7dd3fc !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-phone-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-phone-pill:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary-border);
}

.hero-phone-pill svg {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

/* Centered Trust Strip (100% Width) */
.hero-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.trust-item svg {
  color: #57ad2e;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Centered Hero Stats Strip - Micro-Dashboard */
.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}

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

.stat-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-top-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.stat-number.text-cerulean {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.stat-number.text-gold {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-number {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMMON SECTION HEADERS & WRAPPERS (COMPACT HEIGHTS)
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 3.25rem 0;
  /* COMPACT HEIGHT (was 5rem) */
}

.section-bg-alt {
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  /* COMPACT (was 3.5rem) */
}

.section-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-border);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.section-pill svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.5vw, 1.15rem);
  /* COMPACT */
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   3. DISTINCTIVE ABOUT US HERITAGE SHOWCASE (ELITE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-heritage-grid,
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 3.25rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .about-heritage-grid,
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
}

.about-heritage-visual,
.about-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.about-arch-frame,
.about-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(14, 42, 71, 0.12);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.about-arch-frame img,
.about-img-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 390px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about-arch-frame:hover img,
.about-img-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.heritage-seal-badge,
.about-experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1rem;
  right: -1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.35);
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  z-index: 3;
}

.heritage-seal-badge strong,
.badge-years {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.heritage-seal-badge span,
.badge-text {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.about-floating-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: -1rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent-border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(14, 42, 71, 0.1);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  z-index: 3;
}

.about-floating-pill svg {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* 4-Pillar Grid in About */
.about-pillar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-pillar-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}

.about-pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(14, 42, 71, 0.04);
  border-left: 3.5px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.about-pillar-card.pillar-emerald {
  border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.about-pillar-card.pillar-amber {
  border-left-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.about-pillar-card.pillar-navy {
  border-left-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.about-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-border);
}

.pillar-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-pillar-card.pillar-emerald .pillar-icon {
  background: var(--color-accent-subtle);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.about-pillar-card.pillar-amber .pillar-icon {
  background: rgba(190, 131, 39, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.about-pillar-card.pillar-navy .pillar-icon {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.pillar-header h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-heritage-content h2,
.about-info h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.about-motto-callout {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-border);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-heritage-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT ACTIONS ROW & BUTTONS (REDESIGNED - ECP)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-about-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #026fa7 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-about-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0396e0 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-about-primary svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-about-primary:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn-about-secondary {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(14, 42, 71, 0.04);
}

.btn-about-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.12);
}

.btn-about-secondary svg {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-phone-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.about-phone-pill:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-border);
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
}

.about-phone-pill svg {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL REUSABLE BUTTON SYSTEM (ECP ROYAL-SOLAR PHARMA DESIGN SYSTEM)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  vertical-align: middle;
  user-select: none;
}

.btn span {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(2.5px);
}

/* Primary Button: Cerulean Blue Gradient */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #026fa7 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0396e0 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Accent Button: Pharmacy Herbal Shield Green */
.btn-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(87, 173, 46, 0.32);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #62c434 0%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(87, 173, 46, 0.48);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Secondary Button: Clean Crisp White with Border */
.btn-secondary {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-primary-border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(14, 42, 71, 0.05);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.15);
}

/* Outline White Button */
.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Catalog Buttons on Course Section */
.course-catalog-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-catalog {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.55rem;
}

/* Sizes */
.btn-sm {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.82rem 1.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. DISTINCTIVE SOLAR-EDGE PHARMA COURSE CARDS (COMPACT HEIGHT - ECP)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMIC & PHARMACY FILTER TABS (MODERN SEGMENTED DECK - ECP)
   ========================================================================== */
.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  padding: 0.45rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14, 42, 71, 0.05);
  max-width: 1050px;
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .filter-tabs {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 0.45rem;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
}

.filter-btn {
  background: transparent;
  color: #475569;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.48rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.filter-btn:hover:not(.active) {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-border);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #026fa7 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Flagship Pharmacy Filter Pill Highlight */
.filter-btn[data-category="pharm"] {
  border-color: rgba(87, 173, 46, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  background: var(--color-accent-subtle);
}

.filter-btn[data-category="pharm"]:hover:not(.active) {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  background: #e6f9dc;
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.filter-btn[data-category="pharm"].active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-dark) 100%);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(87, 173, 46, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(390px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.15rem;
}

.course-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(14, 42, 71, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-border);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.12);
}

.course-card.course-card-flagship {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfdfb 100%);
}

.course-card.course-card-flagship:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(87, 173, 46, 0.15);
}

/* Compact Top Ribbon */
.course-top-ribbon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.course-code-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-border);
}

.flagship-ribbon-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-dark) 100%);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(87, 173, 46, 0.3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.course-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* Compact Header */
.course-header {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-title {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.course-card.course-card-flagship:hover .course-title {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.course-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Compact Spec Pills */
.course-spec-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
  margin: 0;
}

.spec-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 0.12rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.spec-pill svg {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
}

.course-card.course-card-flagship .spec-pill svg {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Compact Body & Subject Tags */
.course-body {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-subjects-title {
  display: none; /* Hide redundant label to save vertical space */
}

.subject-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.subject-tag {
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 0.12rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-card:hover .subject-tag {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-border);
}

.course-card.course-card-flagship:hover .subject-tag {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-subtle);
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-border);
}

/* Compact Footer */
.course-footer {
  padding: 0.55rem 0 0;
  background-color: transparent;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-card-action {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-border);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-card-action:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.btn-card-apply {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #026fa7 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.course-card.course-card-flagship .btn-card-apply {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-dark) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(87, 173, 46, 0.3);
}

.btn-card-apply:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.45);
}

.course-card.course-card-flagship .btn-card-apply:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(87, 173, 46, 0.45);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. DISTINCTIVE ROYAL-SOLAR "HOW TO ENROLL" SECTION (ELITE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY)
   ========================================================================== */
.enroll-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8faff 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f8faff 100%);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.enroll-journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .enroll-journey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .enroll-journey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.enroll-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.45rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 14, 56, 0.04);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.enroll-card.card-flagship {
  border-top-color: var(--color-accent);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fffbfc 100%);
}

.enroll-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #c7cdf8;
  border-top-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(18, 24, 100, 0.1), 0 0 16px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.15);
}

.enroll-card.card-flagship:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(87, 173, 46, 0.15), 0 0 16px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.15);
}

.enroll-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.enroll-step-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #eef0fd;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 24, 100, 0.12);
}

.enroll-card.card-flagship .enroll-step-badge {
  background: #fff1f2;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: #fecdd3;
}

.enroll-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.enroll-card:hover .enroll-icon-box {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.enroll-card.card-flagship .enroll-icon-box {
  background: #fff1f2;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: #fecdd3;
}

.enroll-card.card-flagship:hover .enroll-icon-box {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.enroll-stage-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark, #b45309);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.enroll-card.card-flagship .enroll-stage-tag {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.enroll-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.enroll-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.enroll-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.checklist-item svg {
  color: #10b981;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Redesigned Scholarship Assistance Banner */
.enroll-scholarship-banner {
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08182b 0%, #0e2a47 50%, #02486d 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 2.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 14, 56, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.enroll-scholarship-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .enroll-scholarship-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.scholarship-banner-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .scholarship-banner-left {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

.scholarship-banner-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.scholarship-banner-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}

.scholarship-banner-text p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.scholarship-banner-text strong {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.scholarship-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .scholarship-banner-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.btn-scholarship-apply {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #026fa7 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.4);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.btn-scholarship-apply:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0396e0 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.55);
}

.btn-scholarship-call {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.btn-scholarship-call:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. DISTINCTIVE ROYAL-SOLAR FAQ ACCORDION (ELITE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 14, 56, 0.04);
  border-left: 4px solid transparent;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 24, 100, 0.07);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: #c7cdf8;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 24, 100, 0.09);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-q-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.faq-num-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #eef0fd;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 24, 100, 0.12);
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-num-badge {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-num-badge {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-title-text {
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.faq-icon-wrapper {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #64748b;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-icon-wrapper {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: #eef0fd;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-wrapper {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-icon-wrapper svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.35rem 1.35rem 3.85rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  animation: faqFadeIn 0.25s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes faqFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }

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

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-answer p strong {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.faq-answer-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.faq-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
}

.faq-chip.chip-gold {
  background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.14);
  color: #b45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.3);
}

.faq-chip.chip-accent {
  background: #fff1f2;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  border: 1px solid #fecdd3;
}

.faq-chip.chip-blue {
  background: #eef0fd;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid #c7cdf8;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .faq-question {
    padding: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .faq-q-left {
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .faq-num-badge {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 1rem 1rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* FAQ Bottom Admissions Help Desk Card */
.faq-help-card {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 2.25rem auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 24, 100, 0.04) 0%, rgba(248, 2, 7, 0.04) 100%);
  border: 1.5px dashed #c7cdf8;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-help-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.faq-help-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-help-content {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

.faq-help-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #eef0fd;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-help-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
}

.faq-help-text p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-help-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-help-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.btn-faq-call {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary-border);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-faq-call:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-faq-apply {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #026fa7 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.3);
}

.btn-faq-apply:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0396e0 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.45);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA BANNER (REDESIGNED DUAL-TONE CALLOUT)
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, #0b347a 50%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(9, 28, 56, 0.25), 0 6px 16px -4px rgba(12, 69, 172, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -15%;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254, 117, 3, 0.32) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(12, 69, 172, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-text {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.cta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cta-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cta-text p {
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-actions .btn-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(254, 117, 3, 0.35);
  border: none;
}

.cta-actions .btn-accent:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(254, 117, 3, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cta-actions .btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.cta-actions .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO (INNER PAGES)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO BANNER (REDESIGNED FOR INNER PAGES)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, #0d2854 55%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.75rem 0 3.1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-accent) 50%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%) 1;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254, 117, 3, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40%;
  left: 5%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(12, 69, 172, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94a3b8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.breadcrumb-sep {
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE ELEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.principal-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.principal-avatar {
  text-align: center;
}

.principal-avatar-img {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 0 auto 0.85rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
}

.principal-avatar-img svg {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
}

.principal-quote {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
}

.principal-sign-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.principal-sign-role {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.facilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.facility-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.facility-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.facility-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.facility-content {
  padding: 1.15rem;
}

.facility-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.facility-content p {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE ELEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.contact-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-border);
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.contact-details h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.contact-details p,
.contact-details a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.contact-details a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: #fafbfc;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(12, 69, 172, 0.15);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 95px;
}

.map-wrapper {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  height: 320px;
}

.map-wrapper iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   5. DISTINCTIVE GRAND SOLAR ACADEMIC FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0e38 0%, #070928 100%);
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 0;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-hotline-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #121864 0%, #0a0e38 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
}

.hotline-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hotline-title-group h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
}

.hotline-title-group p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin: 0;
}

.hotline-action-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hotline-phone-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hotline-phone-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hotline-apply-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #026fa7 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hotline-apply-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(2, 135, 202, 0.5);
}

.footer-main-body {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-sub-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-sub-bottom a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-sub-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL SYSTEM (REDESIGNED BESPOKE ARCHITECTURE)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(9, 28, 56, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 280ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 280ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modal-overlay.open,
.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  /* ELIMINATES HORIZONTAL SCROLLBAR */
  box-sizing: border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -12px rgba(9, 28, 56, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(12, 69, 172, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.modal-overlay.open .modal-box,
.modal-overlay.active .modal-box {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Modal Micro Accent Strip */
.modal-accent-strip {
  height: 5px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-accent) 50%, #3b82f6 100%);
}

.modal-inner {
  padding: 1.85rem 2rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .modal-inner {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Sleek Close Button */
.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #dc2626;
  border-color: #fca5a5;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-close-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

/* Modal Header Content */
.modal-header-block {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.modal-tag-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.modal-session-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-border);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.modal-college-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.modal-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Form Controls Redesign */
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.form-control,
.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  padding: 0.72rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus,
.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(12, 69, 172, 0.12);
}

.form-control::placeholder,
.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  -moz-appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 20 20'%3E%3Cpath stroke='%230c45ac' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='1.8' d='M6 8l4 4 4-4'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-position: right 0.85rem center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 1.15em 1.15em;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-select optgroup {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
}

.form-select option {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.4rem;
}

.form-textarea,
textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 85px;
}

/* Modal Actions & Trust Footnote */
.modal-footer-actions {
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.btn-modal-submit {
  width: 100%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 69, 172, 0.32);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-modal-submit:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-dark) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(254, 117, 3, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-trust-footnote {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
}

.modal-trust-footnote svg {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-trust-footnote strong {
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Course Details Modal Inner Structure */
.course-modal-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin: 1.15rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8faff 0%, #f0f5fc 100%);
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 69, 172, 0.1);
}

.modal-meta-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.meta-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.meta-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.modal-info-block {
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.info-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.info-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Toast Notification */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.75rem;
  right: 1.75rem;
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast {
  pointer-events: auto;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  animation: slideInRight 300ms ease;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  max-width: 360px;
}

.toast.toast-success {
  border-left-color: var(--color-success);
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from {
    transform: translateX(100%);
    opacity: 0;
  }

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

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .process-grid::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

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

  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .topbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 68px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal);
  }

  .nav-menu.mobile-open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
  }

  .header-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 2.75rem;
  }

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

  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .principal-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .cta-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

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

  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}