/* ================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS
================================================ */
:root {
  --primary: #002045;
  --secondary: #F57C00;
  --primary-10: rgba(0,32,69,0.1);
  --primary-20: rgba(0,32,69,0.2);
  --secondary-10: rgba(245,124,0,0.1);
  --secondary-30: rgba(245,124,0,0.3);
  --slate-50: #f8fafc;
  --slate-100: #f1f5f9;
  --slate-200: #e2e8f0;
  --slate-400: #94a3b8;
  --slate-500: #64748b;
  --slate-600: #475569;
  --slate-700: #334155;
  --slate-800: #1e293b;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; }
body { background: #fff; color: #222; overflow-x: hidden; font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

/* ================================================
   SCROLL PROGRESS
================================================ */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--secondary); z-index: 9999;
  width: 0%; transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ================================================
   HEADER / GLASS NAV
================================================ */
.glass {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.site-nav {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  height: 5.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Logo link */
.site-nav__logo-link { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.site-nav__logo      { height: 4.5rem; width: auto; display: block; }

/* Logo fallback (when image fails) */
.logo-fallback {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.logo-fallback__icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: var(--primary); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px; color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-fallback__text {
  font-weight: 900; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Apply Now button */
.btn-nav-apply {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: filter 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.btn-nav-apply:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; }

/* ── Tablet ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-nav        { padding: 0 1.25rem; height: 5rem; }
  .site-nav__logo  { height: 3.75rem; }
  .btn-nav-apply   { padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
}

/* ── Mobile ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .site-nav        { padding: 0 1rem; height: 4.5rem; }
  .site-nav__logo  { height: 3rem; }
  .btn-nav-apply   { padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }
}

/* ── Very small (320px) ── */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .site-nav__logo            { height: 2.6rem; }
  .btn-nav-apply             { padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem; font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .logo-fallback__text       { font-size: 1rem; }
  .logo-fallback__icon       { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 16px; }
}

/* ================================================
   HERO
================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #001530;
}

/* Background images */
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* single image — always visible */
@media(max-width:768px) {
  .hero__bg { object-position: 65% center; }
}

/* Overlay — stronger on left so text is readable */
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0,10,30,0.72) 0%,
    rgba(0,10,30,0.45) 48%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.10)   100%
  );
}

/* Inner flex container */
.hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 120px 4% 60px;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ── LEFT TEXT CONTENT ── */
.hero__content {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 520px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 6.5rem);
  font-weight: 900; color: #fff;
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.hero__title-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.hero__admission-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
}
.hero__year-badge {
  background: var(--secondary); color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  padding: 3px 16px; border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245,124,0,0.45);
}
.hero__tagline {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 2rem; line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Feature grid — 2×2 */
.hero__features-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}
.hero__feat {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,124,0,0.35);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
}
.hero__feat:hover { border-color: var(--secondary); }
.hero__feat i {
  font-size: 1.55rem; color: var(--secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero__feat-text {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.hero__feat-text strong {
  display: block; font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff; font-size: 0.83rem;
}

/* CTA button */
.hero__consult-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary); color: #fff;
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 9999px; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 14px 30px; transition: all 0.25s;
  width: fit-content; text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245,124,0,0.35);
}
.hero__consult-btn:hover {
  background: transparent; color: var(--secondary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── RIGHT FORM ── */
.hero-form {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 420px;
  position: relative;
}

/* ---- Hero Form card ---- */
.hero-form__card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  border-radius: 18px; padding: 28px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-form__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.hero-form__subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.5;
}
.hero-form__input,
.hero-form__select {
  width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: 8px; font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--slate-700);
  background: var(--slate-50); outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;
  -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
}
.hero-form__select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%2394a3b8' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 12px center;
  padding-right: 36px; cursor: pointer;
}
.hero-form__input:focus,
.hero-form__select:focus { border-color: var(--secondary); background: #fff; }
.hero-form__input::placeholder { color: var(--slate-400); }
.hero-form__btn {
  width: 100%; background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  border: none; border-radius: 9px; font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem; padding: 13px;
  cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; margin-top: 2px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.hero-form__btn:hover { background: #003070; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hero-form__glow {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none; filter: blur(40px);
}
.hero-form__glow--top {
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  background: rgba(245,124,0,0.12);
  top: -60px; right: -60px;
}
.hero-form__glow--bottom {
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  background: rgba(0,32,69,0.06);
  bottom: -60px; left: -60px;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */

/* Tablet: form stacks below text */
@media(max-width:991px) {
  .hero__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 110px 5% 60px;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero__content {
    max-width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero__features-grid {
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero__consult-btn { align-self: center; }
  .hero-form {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 460px;
  }
}

/* Mobile: tighter spacing */
@media(max-width:576px) {
  .hero__eyebrow { font-size: 3.5rem; }
  .hero__features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__feat { max-width: 320px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero__inner { padding: 100px 1.25rem 50px; }
}

/* ================================================
   STATS BAR
================================================ */
.stats-section {
  background: #0a1628;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

.stats-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  gap: 0;
}

/* Individual stat item */
.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Vertical divider */
.stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Icon box */
.stat-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.stat-icon--orange {
  background: rgba(245,124,0,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,124,0,0.40);
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.stat-icon--dark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}

/* Numbers */
.stat-number {
  font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--secondary);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-number--text {
  font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff; line-height: 1.2;
}
.stat-label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 4px; line-height: 1.3;
}
.stat-label--accent {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Up-down float animations — each item offset */
.stat-float-1 { animation: statFloat 3.0s ease-in-out infinite; }
.stat-float-2 { animation: statFloat 3.0s ease-in-out infinite 0.4s; }
.stat-float-3 { animation: statFloat 3.0s ease-in-out infinite 0.8s; }
.stat-float-4 { animation: statFloat 3.0s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s; }

@keyframes statFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* ── Mobile: proper 2×2 grid ── */
@media(max-width: 767px) {
  .stats-section { padding: 1.75rem 0; }

  .stats-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* hide flex dividers — grid handles layout */
  .stat-divider { display: none; }

  .stat-item {
    flex: unset;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 1.1rem 1rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    animation: none !important;
  }
  /* remove right border on 2nd column */
  .stat-float-2,
  .stat-float-4 { border-right: none; }
  /* remove bottom border on last row */
  .stat-float-3,
  .stat-float-4 { border-bottom: none; }

  .stat-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 1.25rem; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .stat-number--text { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .stat-label { font-size: 0.72rem; }
}

@media(max-width: 380px) {
  .stat-item { padding: 0.9rem 0.75rem; gap: 0.6rem; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .stat-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 1.1rem; border-radius: 8px; }
}

/* ================================================
   SHARED SECTION UTILITIES
================================================ */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block; padding: 0.25rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 9999px; font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.tag--orange-light { background: var(--secondary-10); color: var(--secondary); }
.tag--navy { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.tag--orange-solid { background: var(--secondary); color: #fff; }
.tag--orange-outline {
  background: var(--secondary-10); color: var(--secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,124,0,0.25);
}
.section-title {
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,3rem); line-height: 1.2;
}
.orange-divider {
  height: 6px; width: 6rem;
  background: var(--secondary); border-radius: 9999px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
}
.container-site {
  max-width: 90%; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1rem;
}
.container-wide {
  max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1rem;
}

/* ================================================
   BENGAL RISING SECTION
================================================ */

/* ── Stat number cards (26, 15, 5000+, 500+) ── */
.br-stat-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,32,69,0.07);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.br-stat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}
.br-stat-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,32,69,0.14);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.br-stat-card__num {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.br-stat-card__label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── Feature cards (Academic Legacy, etc.) ── */
.br-feat-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,32,69,0.07);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}
.br-feat-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,32,69,0.13);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.br-feat-card__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--secondary-10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,124,0,0.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.br-feat-card:hover .br-feat-card__icon {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
}
.br-feat-card__title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.br-feat-card__text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── College list cards ── */
.br-list-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,32,69,0.07);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.br-list-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--primary));
  border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.br-list-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,32,69,0.13);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.br-list-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.br-list-card__title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}
.br-list-card__title i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.br-list-card__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.br-list-card__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-50);
}
.br-list-card__list li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.br-list-card__list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* ================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
================================================ */
#about .about-img {
  border-radius: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  width: 100%;
}
.arrow-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--primary); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: gap 0.3s;
}
.arrow-link:hover { gap: 1rem; }

/* ================================================
   WHY US — SWIPER SLIDER
================================================ */
.why-us-slider .swiper-slide {
  height: auto;
}
.why-card {
  background: #fff; padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 3rem; border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: box-shadow 0.5s, transform 0.5s;
  height: 100%;
}
.why-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.why-card__icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card__icon { transform: rotate(6deg); }
.icon--navy { background: var(--primary); }
.icon--orange { background: var(--secondary); }
.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.why-card p { color: var(--slate-600); line-height: 1.65; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* swiper dots */
.swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 10px !important; height: 10px !important;
  background: rgba(0,32,69,0.25) !important; opacity: 1 !important;
}
.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--secondary) !important;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}
.swiper-pagination { position: static !important; margin-top: 2rem; }

/* ================================================
   PROBLEMS
================================================ */
.prob-row { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
.prob-icon-wrap {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%; background: #fef2f2;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #ef4444; font-size: 1.2rem; transition: all 0.3s;
}
.prob-row:hover .prob-icon-wrap { background: #ef4444; color: #fff; }
.prob-text {
  color: var(--slate-700); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem; padding-top: 7px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.warn-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid #fee2e2;
  border-radius: 3rem; padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem 5rem; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(220,38,38,0.08);
  position: relative;
}
.warn-card__title {
  font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--slate-800); margin: 1rem 0 0.75rem;
}
.warn-card__text {
  color: var(--slate-500); font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.warn-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--slate-50); border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: 9999px; padding: 8px 20px;
  color: var(--primary); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.float-chip {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,0.2);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 0 0 4px rgba(34,197,94,0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  animation: chipFloat 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 10;
}
@keyframes chipFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px);   box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 0 0 4px rgba(34,197,94,0.08); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-7px);  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.16), 0 0 0 6px rgba(34,197,94,0.12); }
}
.float-chip__dot {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #16a34a);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(34,197,94,0.4);
}
.float-chip__label {
  font-size: 0.62rem; color: var(--slate-400);
  font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.float-chip__val {
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--slate-800); line-height: 1;
}

/* ================================================
   PROCESS TIMELINE
================================================ */
.process-timeline-line {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 180px; bottom: 60px;
  width: 1px; background: var(--slate-200);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
@media(max-width:991px){ .process-timeline-line { display: none; } }

.process-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative; margin-bottom: 7rem;
}
.process-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
@media(max-width:991px){ .process-row { flex-direction: column; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; } }

.proc-half { width: 50%; }
.proc-left { padding-right: 5rem; display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; }
.proc-right { padding-left: 5rem; }
.proc-center {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
@media(max-width:991px){
  .proc-half { width: 100%; padding: 0 !important; }
  .proc-center { display: none; }
  .proc-left { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

.proc-dot {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; border: 4px solid var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,32,69,0.08);
}
.proc-dot--orange { border-color: var(--secondary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245,124,0,0.08); }
.proc-dot-inner {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary); animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
.proc-dot--orange .proc-dot-inner { background: var(--secondary); }

.proc-card {
  background: var(--slate-50); border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: 2.5rem; padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative; max-width: 480px;
  transition: all 0.5s;
}
.proc-card:hover {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}
.proc-num {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 900; color: #fff;
  position: absolute;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.proc-card:hover .proc-num { transform: rotate(0deg) !important; }
.proc-num--navy { background: var(--primary); }
.proc-num--orange { background: var(--secondary); }
.num-top-right { top: -1.25rem; right: -1.25rem; transform: rotate(12deg); }
.num-top-left  { top: -1.25rem; left: -1.25rem;  transform: rotate(-12deg); }
@media(max-width:991px){
  .num-top-right,
  .num-top-left { right: -1rem !important; left: auto !important; }
}
.proc-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.proc-card p { color: var(--slate-600); line-height: 1.65; font-size: 0.93rem; }

/* ================================================
   COURSES SLIDER
================================================ */
.courses-slider .swiper-slide { height: auto; }
.course-card {
  background: #fff; padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 2.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  text-align: center; min-height: 340px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.course-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.course-icon {
  width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary-10); color: var(--secondary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem; margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.course-card:hover .course-icon { background: var(--secondary); color: #fff; }
.course-card h5 {
  font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.course-card p { color: var(--slate-600); line-height: 1.65; font-size: 0.93rem; }

/* ================================================
   COUNSELLING
================================================ */
.counselling-card {
  background: var(--primary); border-radius: 3rem;
  padding: 3rem; color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.check-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
@media(max-width:575px){ .check-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.check-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; }
.check-item i { color: var(--secondary); font-size: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.check-item h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.check-item p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--slate-500); margin: 0; }

/* ================================================
   FAQ
================================================ */
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: 1rem; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.faq-btn {
  width: 100%; background: #fff; border: none;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem; text-align: left;
  font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--slate-800);
  cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.faq-btn:hover { background: var(--slate-50); }
.faq-btn i { font-size: 1.15rem; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.faq-btn.is-open i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-body {
  display: none; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--slate-50); border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--slate-600); font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.7;
}
.faq-body.is-open { display: block; }

/* ================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
================================================ */
.testimonials-slider .swiper-slide { height: auto; }
.testi-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: 2.5rem; padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s; height: 100%;
}
.testi-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.testi-stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.testi-stars i { color: var(--secondary); font-size: 1rem; }
.testi-card p { color: var(--slate-600); font-style: italic; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: 0.93rem; }
.testi-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-10); color: var(--primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.testi-role { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--slate-400); }

/* ================================================
   CTA
================================================ */
#cta {
  position: relative; background: var(--primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}
#cta .cta-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: bottom;
}
#cta .cta-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,32,69,0.2); z-index: 1;
}
#cta .cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.btn-cta {
  display: inline-block; background: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff; border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.2rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 3rem; transition: transform 0.25s;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(245,124,0,0.3);
}
.btn-cta:hover { transform: scale(1.05); color: #fff; }

/* ================================================
   FOOTER
================================================ */
footer { background: var(--primary); padding: 3rem 1rem; text-align: center; }

/* ================================================
   ANIMATIONS
================================================ */
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:.35} }
@keyframes float  { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-10px)} }
@keyframes bounceSlow { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-14px)} }
.animate-float       { animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
.animate-bounce-slow { animation: bounceSlow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.animate-pulse       { animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* ================================================
   WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON
================================================ */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  right: 1.5rem;
  bottom: 1.75rem;
  z-index: 9990;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem 0.65rem 0.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: waPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.wa-float:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.55);
  color: #fff;
}
.wa-float__icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
}
.wa-float__label { line-height: 1; }

@keyframes waPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45), 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0.4); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45), 0 0 0 10px rgba(37,211,102,0); }
}

/* Mobile — icon only, no label */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .wa-float {
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding: 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .wa-float__label { display: none; }
  .wa-float__icon  { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
}

/* ================================================
   SWEETALERT2 CUSTOM
================================================ */
.swal-popup-custom {
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  padding: 2rem !important;
}
.swal-title-custom {
  color: #002045 !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}
.swal2-icon.swal2-success { border-color: #22c55e !important; }
.swal2-icon.swal2-success [class^='swal2-success-line'] { background: #22c55e !important; }
.swal2-icon.swal2-success .swal2-success-ring { border-color: rgba(34,197,94,0.25) !important; }
.swal2-confirm { border-radius: 9999px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; padding: 0.75rem 2.5rem !important; }

/* ================================================
   BUTTON SHARED
================================================ */
.btn-primary-dark {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  border-radius: 1rem; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem; transition: all 0.25s;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0,32,69,0.2);
}
.btn-primary-dark:hover { transform: scale(1.03); color: #fff; }
.btn-primary-dark:active { transform: scale(0.97); }

/* ================================================
   HERO V2
================================================ */
.hero-v2 {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e8f4ff;
  padding-top: 5.5rem;
}
.hero-v2__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-v2__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.88) 0%, rgba(230,244,255,0.75) 55%, rgba(200,230,255,0.6) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-v2__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 3rem 2rem 4rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-v2__left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.hero-v2__script {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin: 0;
}
.hero-v2__main-title { line-height: 1; }
.hero-v2__mbbs {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hero-v2__year-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.hero-v2__admissions {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.hero-v2__year {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.hero-v2__state-banner {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.hero-v2__tagline-sub {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}
.hero-v2__feats { display: flex; gap: 1.2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-v2__feat {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--slate-700);
  text-align: center; max-width: 80px;
}
.hero-v2__feat-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.hero-v2__feat-icon--blue   { background: #dbeafe; color: #1d4ed8; }
.hero-v2__feat-icon--orange { background: #fef3c7; color: #d97706; }
.hero-v2__feat-icon--green  { background: #d1fae5; color: #059669; }
.hero-v2__feat-icon--purple { background: #ede9fe; color: #7c3aed; }
.hero-v2__guide-banner {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-v2__guide-text { flex: 0 0 auto; }
.hero-v2__guide-script {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}
.hero-v2__guide-bold {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}
.hero-v2__guide-circles { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; }
.hero-v2__circle {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.6rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
/* hero-v2__circle-img overridden below */
.hero-v2__checklist {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-v2__checklist div { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; }
.hero-v2__checklist i { color: #4ade80; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.hero-v2__bottom-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-v2__consult-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--secondary); color: #fff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem; border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.85rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245,124,0,0.3);
}
.hero-v2__consult-btn:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; }
.hero-v2__trust { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-v2__trust-label { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--slate-600); font-weight: 500; }
.hero-v2__trust-avatars { display: flex; }
.hero-v2__av {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  margin-left: -6px;
}
.hero-v2__av:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
.hero-v2__stars-badge {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 9999px; padding: 0.2rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.hero-v2__right { position: relative; }
.hero-v2__form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,32,69,0.15);
}
.hero-v2__form-script {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-v2__form-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem; text-align: center;
}
.hero-v2__form-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--slate-600);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem; text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;
}
.hero-v2__input-wrap {
  position: relative; margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.hero-v2__input-wrap i {
  position: absolute; left: 0.9rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--slate-400); font-size: 1rem;
}
.hero-v2__input {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.8rem 1rem 0.8rem 2.4rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200); border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-family: inherit; outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.hero-v2__input:focus { border-color: var(--primary); }
.hero-v2__select {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200); border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-family: inherit; outline: none;
  background: #fff; color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.hero-v2__select:focus { border-color: var(--primary); }
.hero-v2__submit-btn {
  width: 100%; padding: 1rem;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  border: none; border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
}
.hero-v2__submit-btn:hover { background: #003d80; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hero-v2__chat-btn {
  position: fixed; bottom: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem; z-index: 999;
  background: #25d366; color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.25rem; border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.hero-v2__chat-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-v2__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .hero-v2__right { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-v2__feats { gap: 0.75rem; }
  .hero-v2__feat { max-width: 70px; }
  .hero-v2__guide-banner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .hero-v2__checklist { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-v2__bottom-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero-v2__inner { padding: 2rem 1rem 3rem; }
}

/* ================================================
   COLLEGES GALLERY
================================================ */
.colleges-gallery-section {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
}
.colleges-gallery__heading-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.colleges-gallery__line {
  flex: 0 0 60px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--secondary); border-radius: 2px;
}
.colleges-gallery__heading-icon { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--secondary); }
.colleges-gallery__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 900; color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.colleges-gallery__sub { color: var(--slate-500); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
.colleges-gallery__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.college-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.college-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,32,69,0.12); }
.college-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden; background: var(--slate-100);
}
.college-card__num {
  position: absolute; top: 8px; left: 8px; z-index: 2;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.45rem; border-radius: 6px;
}
.college-card__img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s;
}
.college-card:hover .college-card__img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.college-card__placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f4ff 0%, #c9dff5 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--primary);
}
.college-card__body {
  padding: 0.85rem 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; flex: 1;
}
.college-card__name {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.35; margin: 0;
}
.college-card__city {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--slate-500);
}
.college-card__city i { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.college-card__btn {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: auto;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 7px;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  width: 100%;
}
.college-card__btn:hover { background: var(--secondary); color: #fff; }
.btn-gallery-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem; border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,32,69,0.2);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.btn-gallery-cta:hover { background: var(--secondary); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
@media (max-width: 1200px) { .colleges-gallery__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 900px)  { .colleges-gallery__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .colleges-gallery__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.85rem; } }
@media (max-width: 380px)  { .colleges-gallery__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ================================================
   VIDEO SECTION
================================================ */
.video-section { background: var(--slate-50); padding: 5rem 0; }
.video-section__wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,32,69,0.15);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001530 0%, #003580 100%);
}
.video-section__player { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; object-fit: cover; }
.video-section__placeholder {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001530 0%, #003580 100%);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.video-section__play-btn {
  font-size: 5rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s; line-height: 1;
}
.video-section__play-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1); color: var(--secondary); }
.video-section__placeholder-text {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center; padding: 0 1rem; margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .video-section { padding: 3rem 0; }
  .video-section__play-btn { font-size: 3.5rem; }
}

/* ================================================
   HEADER LOGO TEXT
================================================ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .site-nav__logo-text span:last-child { display: none; }
}

/* circle image fix */
.hero-v2__circle-img {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  position: relative;
}
.hero-v2__circle-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
}
.hero-v2__circle-fallback {
  display: none; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  font-size: 1.4rem; color: #fff;
}

/* video overlay */
.video-section__wrap { position: relative; }
.video-section__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 5;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,21,48,0.88) 0%, rgba(0,53,128,0.82) 100%);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.video-section__overlay:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,21,48,0.75) 0%, rgba(0,53,128,0.7) 100%); }
.video-section__play-ring {
  width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(245,124,0,0.2);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.video-section__overlay:hover .video-section__play-ring {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(245,124,0,0.15);
}
.video-section__overlay-label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0;
}
.video-section__player {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; object-fit: cover;
}

/* ================================================
   VIDEO REEL FORMAT (portrait 9:16)
================================================ */
.video-reel-outer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}
.video-reel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;          /* reel width */
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;     /* portrait */
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #001530;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0,32,69,0.35);
}
.video-reel__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 5;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,21,48,0.55) 0%, rgba(0,53,128,0.75) 100%);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.25s;
}
.video-reel__overlay:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,21,48,0.4) 0%, rgba(0,53,128,0.6) 100%);
}
.video-reel__play-ring {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(245,124,0,0.2);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.video-reel__overlay:hover .video-reel__play-ring {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(245,124,0,0.12);
}
.video-reel__label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700; margin: 0; text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.video-reel__player {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .video-reel-wrap { max-width: 300px; border-radius: 18px; }
}