:root {
    --navy: #242c41;
    --green: #86bc42;
    --dark: #121827;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --green-light: #a0d45a;
    --navy-mid: #2e3a56;
    --green-dark: #6a9a32;
    --overlay: rgba(18,24,39,0.72);
  }

  *, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    font-family: 'Lato', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    background: var(--dark);
    color: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  p{
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }

  /* ── TOP BAR ── */
  .topbar {
    background: var(--dark);
    padding: 8px 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(134,188,66,0.2);
  }
  .topbar span, .topbar a {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .topbar a:hover { color: var(--green); }
  .topbar-left, .topbar-right { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

  /* ── NAV ── */
  nav {
    background: var(--white);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }
  .nav-inner {
    max-width: 1250px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 24px;
  }
  .logo-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
  .logo-icon {
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    background: var(--green);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--dark);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .logo-text { line-height: 1.1; }
  .logo-text .name { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
  .logo-text .sub { font-size: 11px; color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }

  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center; }
  .nav-links a {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 7px 13px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all .2s;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { background: rgba(134,188,66,0.15); color: var(--green); }
  .nav-cta {
    background: var(--green) !important;
    color: var(--dark) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    padding: 9px 20px !important;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--green-light) !important; transform: translateY(-1px); }

  .hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; }
  .hamburger span { width: 24px; height: 2.5px; background: var(--dark); border-radius: 2px; transition: .3s; }

  /* ── HERO ── */
  .hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  /* Gradient comes first (on top), image comes second (on bottom) */
  background: 
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 17, 40, 0.85) 0%, rgba(26, 37, 64, 0.7) 100%),
    url('./images/slider2.jpg') no-repeat center center / cover;
  overflow: hidden;
}
  .hero-bg-shapes {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-bg-shapes .shape1 {
    position: absolute; right: -80px; top: -80px;
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(134,188,66,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  }
  .hero-bg-shapes .shape2 {
    position: absolute; left: 30%; bottom: -100px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(134,188,66,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  }
  .hero-bg-shapes .pill {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.06;
    background: var(--green);
    animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .pill1 { width: 18px; height: 18px; top: 20%; left: 10%; animation-delay: 0s; }
  .pill2 { width: 10px; height: 10px; top: 60%; left: 20%; animation-delay: 2s; }
  .pill3 { width: 14px; height: 14px; top: 30%; left: 80%; animation-delay: 4s; }
  .pill4 { width: 22px; height: 22px; top: 75%; left: 70%; animation-delay: 1s; }

  @keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-20px); }
  }

  .hero-inner {
    max-width: 1250px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0px 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(134,188,66,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(134,188,66,0.35);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--green);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .hero-badge .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--green); border-radius: 50%; animation: pulse 1.5s infinite; }
  @keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:.5;transform:scale(1.5)} }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 56px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .hero h1 span { color: var(--green); }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    margin: 18px 0 32px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 480px;
  }
  .hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--green);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all .25s;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--green-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(134,188,66,0.35); }
  .btn-outline {
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all .25s;
  }
  .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--green); color: var(--green); transform: translateY(-2px); }

  .hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .hero-stat-item .num { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--green); }
  .hero-stat-item .label { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-top: 2px; }

  /* Hero right – admission form card */
  .hero-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(134,188,66,0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }
  .hero-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .hero-card p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .form-group { margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .form-group label { display: block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
  .form-group input,
  .form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color .2s;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
  }
  .form-group input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
  .form-group input:focus,
  .form-group select:focus { border-color: var(--green); background: rgba(134,188,66,0.07); }
  .form-group select option { background: var(--navy); }
  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    background: var(--green);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 15px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-top: 6px;
    transition: all .25s;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  }
  .submit-btn:hover { background: var(--green-light); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(134,188,66,0.3); }
  .disclaimer { text-align: center; font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin-top: 12px; }

  /* ── ANNOUNCEMENTS TICKER ── */
  .ticker {
    background: var(--green);
    padding: 10px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .ticker-inner {
    display: inline-flex;
    animation: ticker 35s linear infinite;
    gap: 60px;
  }
  .ticker-inner span {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .ticker-inner span::before { content: "●"; font-size: 8px; }
  @keyframes ticker { 0%{transform:translateX(0)} 100%{transform:translateX(-50%)} }

  /* ── SECTION BASE ── */
  section { padding: 80px 24px; }
  .section-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(134,188,66,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(134,188,66,0.3);
    color: var(--green);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .section-title span { color: var(--green); }
  .section-sub {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    /* font-weight: 300; */
    max-width: 560px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .title-center { text-align: center; }
  .title-center .section-sub { margin: 0 auto; }

  /* ── WHY APC ── */
  .why-apc { background: var(--white); }
  .why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 50px;
  }
  .why-card {
   background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgb(33 40 60 / 22%);
    /* border-radius: 16px; */
    padding: 28px 24px;
    transition: all .3s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .why-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 3px;
    background: var(--green);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .3s;
  }
  .why-card:hover { border-color: rgba(134,188,66,0.4); transform: translateY(-4px); background: rgba(134,188,66,0.06); }
  .why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .why-icon { font-size: 34px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .why-card h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--green-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .why-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55); line-height: 1.6;  }

  /* ── COURSES ── */
  .courses-section { background: var(--dark); }
  .courses-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; margin-top: 50px; }

  .course-card {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(134,188,66,0.12);
    transition: all .3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); border-color: rgba(134,188,66,0.35); }

  .course-img {
    height: 220px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--dark));
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .course-img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: transform .4s, opacity .3s;
  }
  .course-card:hover .course-img img { transform: scale(1.05); opacity: 0.75; }
  .course-img-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, rgba(18,24,39,0.9) 100%);
  }
  .course-badge {
    position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px;
    background: var(--green);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .course-duration {
    position: absolute; bottom: 16px; right: 16px;
    background: rgba(18,24,39,0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(134,188,66,0.3);
    color: var(--green);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .course-body { padding: 24px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .course-body h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .course-body p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgb(255 255 255); line-height: 1.7;  flex: 1; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .course-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .course-meta span { font-size: 14px; color: var(--green); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; font-weight: 700; }
  .course-meta .ico { color: var(--green); }
  .course-apply-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--green);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all .25s;
    width: fit-content;
  }
  .course-apply-btn:hover { background: var(--green-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }

  /* ── CAMPUS GALLERY ── */
  .gallery-section { background: var(--white); }
  .gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 200px 200px;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 48px;
  }
  .gallery-item {
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--dark);
  }
  .gallery-item.tall { grid-row: 1 / 3; }
  .gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s; opacity: 0.75; }
  .gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); opacity: 0.9; }
  .gallery-item .label {
   position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: rgb(134 188 66);
    color: #121827;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  /* Campus visuals using CSS (since real images not available) */
  .campus-vis {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    text-align: center;
  }
  /* .campus-vis .big-icon { font-size: 36px; opacity: 0.4; }
  .cv1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #011e01, #2d5a1d); }
  .cv2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a3a, #2d2d5a); }
  .cv3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a1a1a, #5a2d1d); }
  .cv4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a3a3a, #1d5a5a); }
  .cv5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3a3a1a, #5a5a1d); } */

  /* ── FACILITIES ── */
  .facilities-section { background: var(--dark); }
  .fac-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 48px; }
  .fac-item {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    transition: all .25s;
  }
  .fac-item:hover { border-color: rgba(134,188,66,0.3); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .fac-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: rgba(134,188,66,0.12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .fac-text h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .fac-text p { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.5;  }

  /* ── DEPARTMENTS ── */
  .dept-section { background: var(--navy); }
  .dept-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin-top: 48px; }
  .dept-card {
    background: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    transition: all .3s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .dept-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 4px;
    background: var(--green);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .3s;
  }
  .dept-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(134,188,66,0.25); }
  .dept-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .dept-card .icon { font-size: 38px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .dept-card h4 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.3; }

  /* ── ADMISSION PROCESS ── */
  .admission-section { background: var(--dark); }
  .steps-wrap { display: flex; gap: 0; margin-top: 56px; position: relative; overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 8px; }
  .step-item {
    flex: 1; min-width: 160px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
  }
  .step-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(134,188,66,0.25);
  }
  .step-num {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border: 2px solid rgba(134,188,66,0.35);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--green);
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: all .3s;
  }
  .step-item:hover .step-num { background: var(--green); color: var(--dark); border-color: var(--green); }
  .step-item h4 { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .step-item p { font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255 255 255); line-height: 1.5;  padding: 0 12px; }

  /* ── ELIGIBILITY ── */
  .elig-section { background: var(--navy); }
  .elig-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; margin-top: 48px; align-items: start; }
  .elig-card {
    background: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 32px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(134,188,66,0.15);
  }
  .elig-card-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .elig-card-header .course-tag {
    background: var(--green);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }
  .elig-card h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); }
  .elig-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
  .elig-list li {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .elig-list li::before { content: "✓"; color: var(--green); font-weight: 900; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
  .elig-cta {
    margin-top: 24px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(134,188,66,0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--green);
    color: var(--green);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all .25s;
  }
  .elig-cta:hover { background: var(--green); color: var(--dark); }

  /* ── CTA BANNER ── */
  .cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-dark) 0%, var(--green) 50%, var(--green-light) 100%);
    padding: 70px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23121827' fill-opacity='0.06'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='4'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  }
  .cta-banner h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 42px); font-weight: 900; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 12px; position: relative; }
  .cta-banner p { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(18,24,39,0.75); margin-bottom: 36px;  position: relative; }
  .cta-banner-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; }
  .cta-dark-btn {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all .25s;
  }
  .cta-dark-btn:hover { background: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); }
  .cta-white-btn {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all .25s;
  }
  .cta-white-btn:hover { background: rgb(255 255 255); transform: translateY(-2px); }

  /* ── CONTACT ── */
  .contact-section { background: var(--dark); }
  .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-top: 48px; align-items: start; }
  .contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
  .contact-item {
    display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .contact-item .icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: rgba(134,188,66,0.12);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .contact-item h5 { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--green); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
  .contact-item p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); line-height: 1.5; }

  .contact-form-wrap {
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(134,188,66,0.15);
  }
  .contact-form-wrap h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .contact-form-wrap p { font-size: 13px; color: rgb(255 255 255); margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .cf-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color .2s;
    resize: vertical;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
  }
  .cf-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
  .cf-input:focus { border-color: var(--green); background: rgba(134,188,66,0.07); }

  /* ── FOOTER ── */
  footer {
    background: var(--dark);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(134,188,66,0.12);
    padding: 56px 24px 28px;
  }
  .footer-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
  .footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .footer-logo .icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; background: var(--green); border-radius: 9px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--dark); }
  .footer-logo .name { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); }
  .footer-desc { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgb(255 255 255); line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
  .social-btn {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s; text-decoration: none; color: var(--white);
  }
  .social-btn:hover { background: var(--green); color: var(--dark); }
  .footer-col h5 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .footer-col a { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 9px; transition: color .2s; font-weight: 400; }
  .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--green); }
  .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .footer-bottom p { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
  .footer-bottom a { color: var(--green); text-decoration: none; }

  /* ── MOBILE NAV ── */
  .mobile-nav {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: var(--dark);
    z-index: 2000;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .mobile-nav-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .close-btn { font-size: 28px; cursor: pointer; color: var(--white); background: none; border: none; line-height: 1; }
  .mobile-nav a {
    display: block;
    padding: 14px 0;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    transition: color .2s;
  }
  .mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--green); }
  .mobile-nav .mobile-apply-btn {
    margin-top: 24px;
    background: var(--green);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 17px;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
  }

  /* ── SCROLL TO TOP ── */
  .scroll-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px; right: 24px;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: var(--green);
    color: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 500;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(134,188,66,0.35);
    transition: all .25s;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .scroll-top.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: all; }
  .scroll-top:hover { background: var(--green-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
  @media(max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }
    .gallery-item.tall { grid-row: auto; }
    .elig-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .fac-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .topbar { display: none; }
  }

  @media(max-width: 700px) {
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    section { padding: 60px 18px; }
    .steps-wrap { gap: 0; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .fac-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .dept-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; }
    .hero-btns a, .hero-btns button { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  }

  @media(max-width: 480px) {
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .dept-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .steps-wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
    .step-item:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
    .cta-banner-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  }

  /* ── TOAST ── */
  .toast {
    position: fixed; bottom: 80px; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
    background: var(--green);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    z-index: 9999;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all .3s;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .toast.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }

  .sticky-admission-btn-rotated {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  right: 21px;
  /* Rotates the button counter-clockwise and offsets it precisely to match the exact vertical center */
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg);
  transform-origin: right center; /* Ensures smooth rotation baseline against the screen edge */
  
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-dark) 0%, var(--green-light) 100%);
  color: #0a1128;
  
  /* Swapped padding slightly to accommodate vertical balance */
  padding: 12px 20px; 
  border-radius: 30px 30px 0 0; /* Rounds only the inside edges sticking out of the screen */
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: -5px 5px 20px rgba(113, 255, 78, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap; /* Prevents text from breaking into multiple vertical lines */
}

.sticky-admission-btn-rotated:hover {
  /* Shifts slightly left toward the viewport viewable area on hover */
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg) translateX(-4px);
  box-shadow: -8px 5px 25px rgba(105, 255, 78, 0.5);
}

/* Pulsing Indicator */
.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: #0a1128;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
}

.pulse-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  background-color: #0a1128;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-ring 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.455, 0.03, 0.515, 0.955) infinite;
}

/* Arrow dynamics */
.btn-arrow {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 1; }
  80%, 100% { transform: scale(2.5); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Mobile Fallback: A vertical bar looks messy on tiny screens, so it shifts back to a regular layout at the bottom */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sticky-admission-btn-rotated {
    top: auto;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    left: 0;
    transform: none !important;
    transform-origin: unset;
    border-radius: 0;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 16px;
    font-size: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }
  .sticky-admission-btn-rotated:hover {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}


.application-fee-box{
    background:var(--green);
    color:#fff;
    padding:7px 15px;
    border-radius:8px;
    margin:15px 0;
    text-align:center;
}

.application-fee-box span{
    display:block;
    font-size:12px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:1px;
}

.application-fee-box strong{
    display:block;
    font-size:24px;
    font-weight:700;
}