/* ==========================================================================
           1. CSS VARIABLES & THEMING
           ========================================================================== */
        :root {
            --primary: #064e3b;
            --primary-light: #065f46;
            --primary-dark: #022c22;
            --secondary: #16a34a;
            --secondary-light: #22c55e;
            --secondary-dark: #15803d;
            --accent-gold: #f59e0b;
            --accent-gold-hover: #d97706;
            --bg-light: #f8fafc;
            --bg-card: #ffffff;
            --text-dark: #0f172a;
            --text-muted: #64748b;
            --text-light: #f8fafc;
            --border-color: #e2e8f0;
            --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            --shadow-lg: 0 20px 35px -10px rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.15);
            --shadow-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.3);
            --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
            --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
            --nav-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
            --transition-fast: 0.25s ease;
            --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            --radius-sm: 8px;
            --radius-md: 16px;
            --radius-lg: 24px;
            --radius-full: 9999px;
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] {
            --primary: #0f172a;
            --primary-light: #1e293b;
            --primary-dark: #020617;
            --secondary: #22c55e;
            --secondary-light: #4ade80;
            --secondary-dark: #16a34a;
            --accent-gold: #fbbf24;
            --accent-gold-hover: #f59e0b;
            --bg-light: #0b0f19;
            --bg-card: #1e293b;
            --text-dark: #f1f5f9;
            --text-muted: #94a3b8;
            --text-light: #f8fafc;
            --border-color: #334155;
            --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
            --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
            --shadow-lg: 0 20px 35px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
            --shadow-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
            --glass-bg: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.8);
            --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            --nav-bg: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           2. RESET & BASE STYLES
           ========================================================================== */
        *, *::before, *::after {
            box-sizing: border-box;
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            line-height: 1.6;
            overflow-x: hidden;
            transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth), color var(--transition-smooth);
        }

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

        ul {
            list-style: none;
        }

        img {
            max-width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
        }

        button, input, select, textarea {
            font-family: inherit;
            font-size: inherit;
            outline: none;
            border: none;
        }

        .container {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 1.5rem;
        }

        .section-padding {
            padding: 5rem 0;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           3. TYPOGRAPHY & SECTION HEADERS
           ========================================================================== */
        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 750px;
            margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
            position: relative;
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            display: inline-block;
            color: var(--secondary);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
            padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.2);
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 2.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            line-height: 1.25;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .section-title span {
            color: var(--secondary);
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--primary-light));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        }

        .section-description {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
        }

        .title-underline {
            width: 70px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent-gold));
            margin: 1rem auto 0 auto;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           4. PRELOADER & SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
           ========================================================================== */
        #preloader {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: var(--primary-dark);
            z-index: 99999;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
        }

        #preloader.hidden {
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
        }

        .loader-pulse {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            background: var(--secondary);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.7);
            animation: pulse-ring 1.5s infinite cubic-bezier(0.66, 0, 0, 1);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        @keyframes pulse-ring {
            to {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 30px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0);
            }
        }

        .loader-text {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        #scroll-progress {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent-gold));
            z-index: 10001;
            width: 0%;
            transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           5. TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR & NAVBAR
           ========================================================================== */
        .top-bar {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            padding: 0.5rem 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }

        .top-bar-content {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }

        .top-info {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .top-info-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.4rem;
        }

        .top-info-item i {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
        }

        .top-actions {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .social-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 0.75rem;
        }

        .social-links a {
            width: 28px;
            height: 28px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .social-links a:hover {
            background: var(--secondary);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* Header Navigation */
        header {
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            z-index: 1000;
            background: var(--nav-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            transition: padding var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
        }

        header.scrolled {
            padding: 0;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }

        .nav-container {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            height: 80px;
            transition: height var(--transition-fast);
        }

        header.scrolled .nav-container {
            height: 68px;
        }

        .logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.35rem;
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] .logo {
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .logo-icon {
            width: 46px;
            height: 46px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--primary-light));
            border-radius: 12px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        }

        .logo-text {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            line-height: 1.1;
        }

        .logo-main {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }

        .logo-sub {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            color: var(--secondary);
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .nav-menu {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1.8rem;
        }

        .nav-link {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            position: relative;
            padding: 0.5rem 0;
        }

        .nav-link::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 0%;
            height: 2.5px;
            background: var(--secondary);
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            transition: width var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
            color: var(--secondary);
        }

        .nav-actions {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        /* Buttons */
        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--secondary-dark));
            color: #ffffff;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.3);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.45);
        }

        .btn-gold {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-gold-hover));
            color: #0f172a;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
        }

        .btn-gold:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
        }

        .btn-outline {
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
        }

        [data-theme="dark"] .btn-outline {
            color: #ffffff;
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        }

        .btn-outline:hover {
            border-color: var(--secondary);
            color: var(--secondary);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .btn-white {
            background: #ffffff;
            color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }

        .btn-white:hover {
            background: #f1f5f9;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .theme-toggle {
            width: 42px;
            height: 42px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--bg-light);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            cursor: pointer;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .theme-toggle:hover {
            background: var(--secondary);
            color: #ffffff;
            border-color: var(--secondary);
        }

        .mobile-menu-btn {
            display: none;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            cursor: pointer;
            background: none;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           6. HERO SECTION WITH IMAGE SLIDER & PARTICLES
           ========================================================================== */
        .hero {
            position: relative;
            min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
            height: 650px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            overflow: hidden;
            background-color: var(--primary-dark);
        }

        .slider-container {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .particles-canvas {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            z-index: 3;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .slide {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out, transform 8s ease-out;
            transform: scale(1.05);
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
        }

        .slide.active {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: scale(1);
        }

        .hero-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.92) 0%, rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.75) 50%, rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.4) 100%);
            z-index: 2;
        }

        /* Floating Background Shapes */
        .hero-shape {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(50px);
            z-index: 2;
            opacity: 0.35;
            animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
        }

        .hero-shape-1 {
            top: 15%;
            left: 10%;
            width: 250px;
            height: 250px;
            background: var(--secondary);
        }

        .hero-shape-2 {
            bottom: 15%;
            right: 15%;
            width: 300px;
            height: 300px;
            background: var(--accent-gold);
            animation-delay: -4s;
        }

        @keyframes float {
            0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
            100% { transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(15deg); }
        }

        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 3;
            color: #ffffff;
            max-width: 780px;
        }

        .hero-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #ffffff;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .hero-badge i {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-size: 3.2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.15;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }

        .typing-text {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            border-right: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
            white-space: nowrap;
            animation: blink 0.75s step-end infinite;
        }

        @keyframes blink {
            from, to { border-color: transparent }
            50% { border-color: var(--accent-gold); }
        }

        .hero-description {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
            margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
            max-width: 650px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .hero-btns {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.2rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .slider-dots {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 30px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            z-index: 4;
            display: flex;
            gap: 0.6rem;
        }

        .dot {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .dot.active {
            width: 35px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            background: var(--secondary-light);
        }

        .slider-arrow {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            z-index: 4;
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            color: #fff;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .slider-arrow:hover {
            background: var(--secondary);
        }

        .slider-arrow.prev { left: 25px; }
        .slider-arrow.next { right: 25px; }

        /* ==========================================================================
           7. QUICK ACTION CARDS (FLOATING OVER HERO)
           ========================================================================== */
        .quick-cards-section {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
            margin-top: -60px;
            padding-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        .quick-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }

        .quick-card {
            background: var(--bg-card);
            padding: 2rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 1.25rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .quick-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 4px;
            height: 100%;
            background: var(--secondary);
            transition: width var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .quick-card:hover::before {
            width: 100%;
            opacity: 0.05;
        }

        .quick-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }

        .quick-icon {
            width: 54px;
            height: 54px;
            border-radius: 14px;
            background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
            color: var(--secondary);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .quick-card:nth-child(2) .quick-icon {
            background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
            color: var(--accent-gold);
        }

        .quick-card:nth-child(3) .quick-icon {
            background: rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.1);
            color: var(--primary-light);
        }

        .quick-card:nth-child(4) .quick-icon {
            background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.1);
            color: #e11d48;
        }

        .quick-info h4 {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
        }

        .quick-info p {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .quick-link {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--secondary);
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.3rem;
        }

        .quick-link:hover {
            gap: 0.6rem;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           8. ABOUT COLLEGE SECTION
           ========================================================================== */
        .about-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 3.5rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .about-img-box {
            position: relative;
        }

        .about-img-main {
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border: 4px solid var(--bg-card);
        }

        .about-img-main img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 420px;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .about-img-main:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.03);
        }

        .about-experience-badge {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -25px;
            right: -25px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
            color: #ffffff;
            padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            text-align: center;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
        }

        .exp-num {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .exp-text {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-top: 0.2rem;
        }

        .about-content h3 {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        .about-content p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .trust-tag {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.8rem;
            background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.08);
            border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
            padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
            border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
            margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
        }

        .trust-tag i {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--secondary);
        }

        .trust-tag-text {
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .about-features {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }

        .about-feature-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.6rem;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .about-feature-item i {
            color: var(--secondary);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           9. WHY CHOOSE US
           ========================================================================== */
        .why-us-bg {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.03) 0%, rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.05) 100%);
        }

        .why-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        .why-card {
            background: var(--glass-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            padding: 2.2rem;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .why-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border-color: var(--secondary);
        }

        .why-number {
            position: absolute;
            top: 15px;
            right: 20px;
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .why-icon {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--primary-light));
            color: #ffffff;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        }

        .why-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }

        .why-card p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           10. DEPARTMENTS SECTION
           ========================================================================== */
        .dept-tabs {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 0.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }

        .dept-tab-btn {
            padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .dept-tab-btn:hover, .dept-tab-btn.active {
            background: var(--secondary);
            color: #ffffff;
            border-color: var(--secondary);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.3);
        }

        .dept-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 1.8rem;
        }

        .dept-card {
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            padding: 2rem;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .dept-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            border-color: var(--secondary);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }

        .dept-icon-box {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            margin: 0 auto 1.2rem auto;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
            color: var(--secondary);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .dept-card:hover .dept-icon-box {
            background: var(--secondary);
            color: #ffffff;
            transform: rotateY(180deg);
        }

        .dept-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
        }

        .dept-card p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
        }

        .dept-link {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--secondary);
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           11. COURSES & ACADEMICS
           ========================================================================== */
        .courses-bg {
            background: var(--primary-dark);
            color: #ffffff;
            position: relative;
        }

        .courses-bg .section-title {
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .courses-bg .section-description {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        }

        .course-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        .course-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            padding: 2.2rem;
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        .course-card:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            border-color: var(--secondary);
        }

        .course-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--secondary);
            color: #fff;
            padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            align-self: flex-start;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .course-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .course-card p {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .course-meta {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            padding-top: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
        }

        .course-meta span i {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            margin-right: 0.3rem;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           12. STATS & NUMBERS
           ========================================================================== */
        .stats-section {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--primary));
            color: #ffffff;
            padding: 4rem 0;
            position: relative;
        }

        .stats-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .stat-item {
            padding: 1rem;
        }

        .stat-icon {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           13. FACILITIES
           ========================================================================== */
        .facilities-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        .facility-card {
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .facility-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }

        .facility-img {
            height: 200px;
            width: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
        }

        .facility-img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .facility-card:hover .facility-img img {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .facility-body {
            padding: 1.8rem;
        }

        .facility-body h4 {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
        }

        .facility-body p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.92rem;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           14. CAMPUS GALLERY & LIGHTBOX
           ========================================================================== */
        .gallery-filter {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0.8rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
        }

        .gallery-btn {
            padding: 0.5rem 1.3rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .gallery-btn.active, .gallery-btn:hover {
            background: var(--secondary);
            color: #ffffff;
            border-color: var(--secondary);
        }

        .gallery-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }

        .gallery-item {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            overflow: hidden;
            height: 240px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .gallery-item img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .gallery-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,37,64,0) 0%, rgba(10,37,64,0.85) 100%);
            opacity: 0;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: flex-end;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .gallery-item:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .gallery-title {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .gallery-category {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        /* Lightbox Modal */
        .lightbox-modal {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
            z-index: 100000;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
            padding: 2rem;
        }

        .lightbox-modal.active {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }

        .lightbox-content {
            max-width: 900px;
            max-height: 80vh;
            position: relative;
        }

        .lightbox-content img {
            max-width: 100%;
            max-height: 80vh;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        }

        .lightbox-close {
            position: absolute;
            top: -40px;
            right: 0;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 2rem;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .lightbox-caption {
            color: #fff;
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 1rem;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           15. ADMISSION PROCESS
           ========================================================================== */
        .timeline {
            position: relative;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .timeline::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 4px;
            background: var(--border-color);
            top: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 50%;
            margin-left: -2px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
        }

        .timeline-item {
            padding: 10px 40px;
            position: relative;
            background-color: inherit;
            width: 50%;
        }

        .timeline-item::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            right: -12px;
            background-color: var(--bg-card);
            border: 4px solid var(--secondary);
            top: 20px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .left { left: 0; }
        .right { left: 50%; }

        .right::after { left: -12px; }

        .timeline-content {
            padding: 1.8rem;
            background: var(--bg-card);
            position: relative;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }

        .step-num {
            display: inline-block;
            color: var(--secondary);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
        }

        .timeline-content h4 {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .timeline-content p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           16. DOCTORS & FACULTY
           ========================================================================== */
        .doctor-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        .doctor-card {
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .doctor-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }

        .doctor-img {
            height: 260px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            background: var(--bg-light);
        }

        .doctor-img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            object-position: top;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .doctor-card:hover .doctor-img img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .doctor-info {
            padding: 1.5rem;
        }

        .doctor-info h4 {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
        }

        .doctor-spec {
            color: var(--secondary);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .doctor-qual {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.82rem;
        }

        .doctor-mini-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }

        .doctor-mini-card {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 1rem;
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            padding: 1.3rem;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .doctor-mini-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            border-color: var(--secondary);
        }

        .doctor-mini-avatar {
            flex-shrink: 0;
            width: 54px;
            height: 54px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--primary-light));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }

        .doctor-mini-info h4 {
            font-size: 1.02rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .doctor-mini-spec {
            color: var(--secondary);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
        }

        .doctor-mini-qual {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           17. TESTIMONIALS SLIDER
           ========================================================================== */
        .testimonials-bg {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.05) 0%, rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.03) 100%);
        }

        .testimonial-slider {
            max-width: 850px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .testimonial-track {
            display: flex;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .testimonial-slide {
            min-width: 100%;
            padding: 2.5rem;
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .quote-icon {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--secondary);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            opacity: 0.5;
        }

        .testimonial-text {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-style: italic;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .student-profile {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .student-avatar {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 3px solid var(--secondary);
        }

        .student-avatar img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .student-details {
            text-align: left;
        }

        .student-name {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
        }

        .student-course {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .stars {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            margin-top: 0.2rem;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           18. LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
           ========================================================================== */
        .news-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        .news-card {
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .news-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }

        .news-img {
            height: 190px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
        }

        .news-img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .news-card:hover .news-img img {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        .news-date {
            position: absolute;
            top: 15px;
            left: 15px;
            background: var(--primary);
            color: #ffffff;
            padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .news-body {
            padding: 1.8rem;
        }

        .news-category {
            color: var(--secondary);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
        }

        .news-body h4 {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .news-body p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           19. CONTACT FORM & LOCATION MAP
           ========================================================================== */
        .contact-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 3rem;
        }

        .contact-info-card {
            background: var(--primary-dark);
            color: #ffffff;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 2.8rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }

        .contact-info-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .contact-info-card p {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            font-size: 0.98rem;
        }

        .contact-details-list {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
        }

        .contact-detail-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.2rem;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .contact-detail-icon {
            width: 46px;
            height: 46px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .contact-detail-text h5 {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #ffffff;
            margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
        }

        .contact-detail-text p {
            margin: 0;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .contact-form-box {
            background: var(--bg-card);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 2.8rem;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }

        .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
        }

        .form-label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
        }

        .form-control {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            background: var(--bg-light);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .form-control:focus {
            border-color: var(--secondary);
            background: var(--bg-card);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.15);
        }

        textarea.form-control {
            resize: vertical;
            min-height: 120px;
        }

        .map-container {
            margin-top: 3.5rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            height: 400px;
        }

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

        /* Toast Notification */
        .toast-notification {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            background: #10b981;
            color: #ffffff;
            padding: 1rem 1.8rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.8rem;
            z-index: 99999;
            transform: translateY(100px);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), opacity 0.4s ease;
        }

        .toast-notification.show {
            transform: translateY(0);
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           20. FOOTER
           ========================================================================== */
        footer {
            background: var(--primary-dark);
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
            padding-top: 5rem;
            padding-bottom: 2rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }

        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
            gap: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 4rem;
        }

        .footer-brand .logo {
            color: #ffffff;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
        }

        .footer-brand p {
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        }

        .footer-col h5 {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
        }

        .footer-col h5::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 35px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--secondary);
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
        }

        .footer-links {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.75rem;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--secondary-light);
            padding-left: 5px;
        }

        .newsletter-form {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.8rem;
        }

        .newsletter-form input {
            padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .footer-bottom {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            padding-top: 2rem;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 1rem;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
        }

        /* Floating Widgets */
        .floating-whatsapp {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 30px;
            left: 30px;
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            background: #25d366;
            color: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
            z-index: 999;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
            animation: whatsapp-pulse 2s infinite;
        }

        @keyframes whatsapp-pulse {
            0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7); }
            70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
            100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
        }

        .back-to-top {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            background: var(--secondary);
            color: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            z-index: 999;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: var(--transition-fast);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .back-to-top.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }

        .back-to-top:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            background: var(--primary-light);
        }

        /* Scroll Reveal Animation Classes */
        .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
        }

        .reveal.active {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* ==========================================================================
           21. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
           ========================================================================== */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .about-grid, .contact-grid, .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .timeline::after {
                left: 31px;
            }
            .timeline-item {
                width: 100%;
                padding-left: 70px;
                padding-right: 25px;
            }
            .timeline-item.right {
                left: 0%;
            }
            .timeline-item::after {
                left: 19px;
            }
            .timeline-item.right::after {
                left: 19px;
            }
            .hero-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .mobile-menu-btn {
                display: block;
            }
            .nav-menu {
                position: fixed;
                top: 80px;
                left: -100%;
                width: 100%;
                height: calc(100vh - 80px);
                background: var(--bg-card);
                flex-direction: column;
                justify-content: flex-start;
                padding: 2.5rem;
                gap: 1.5rem;
                transition: left 0.4s ease;
                box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            }
            .nav-menu.active {
                left: 0;
            }
            .hero-title {
                font-size: 2.1rem;
            }
            .hero-description {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            .quick-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .top-bar-content {
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }