:root {
    --primary-blue: #0A5EB0;
    --secondary-green: #2EAD6F;
    --accent-gold: #FFD700;
    --accent-orange: #FF8C42;
    --accent-teal: #37B7C3;
    --dark-blue: #03254C;
    --deep-blue: #011627;
    --light-blue: #F0F9FF;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --gray-light: #F8FAFC;
    --gray-medium: #64748B;
    --gray-dark: #0F172A;

    /* Vibrant Gradients */
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A5EB0 0%, #37B7C3 100%);
    --gradient-secondary: linear-gradient(135deg, #2EAD6F 0%, #FFD700 100%);
    --gradient-warm: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF8C42 0%, #FF3C83 100%);
    --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, #011627 0%, #03254C 100%);
    --gradient-glass: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));

    --font-main: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-vibrant: 0 15px 35px rgba(10, 94, 176, 0.25);
    --transition-smooth: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    --border-radius-md: 20px;
    --border-radius-lg: 50px;

    /* Spacing System */
    --section-padding: 100px 8%;
    --container-max-width: 1280px;
}

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--gray-dark);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

section {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Typography Helper */
.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 5px;
    background: var(--gradient-green);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(10, 94, 176, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-vibrant);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    color: var(--deep-blue);
    margin-left: 15px;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(46, 173, 111, 0.3);
}

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

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: transparent;
}

/* Header & Nav */
header {
    width: 100%;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--white); /* Ensure it has a background when sticky below banner */
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    padding: 25px 8%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

/* Logo Banner Container */
.logo-banner-container {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.logo-banner-container.secondary {
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: #fdfdfd;
}

.logo-banner {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 4%;
}

.secondary.logo-banner-container {
    background: #fdfdfd;
    padding: 30px 5%;
}

.council-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 30px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    border-left: 10px solid #2ead6f;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.council-card-logo {
    flex: 0 0 180px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
}

.council-card-logo img {
    height: 140px;
    width: auto;
}

.council-card-content {
    flex: 1;
    padding-left: 40px;
}

.council-card-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.council-card-content h1 span {
    color: #2ead6f;
    display: block;
}

.council-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 15px 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.council-card-content .detail-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .council-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .council-card-content {
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }
    .council-card-logo {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

.logo-banner-side {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    max-width: 300px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.logo-banner-side .slogan {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--secondary-green);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.logo-banner-center {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
}

.logo-banner-center h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #8B0000;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-banner-center h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #000;
    margin: 8px 0;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-banner-center h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #000;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.secondary .logo-banner-center h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 0px;
}

.secondary .logo-banner-center h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #00897B; /* Teal-ish color for Paramedical */
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.logo-banner img {
    max-height: 140px;
    height: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .logo-banner-center h1 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .logo-banner-center h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .logo-banner-side { flex: 0 0 100px; }
    .logo-banner img { max-height: 70px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .logo-banner {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .logo-banner-center h2 { font-size: 0.8rem; }
    .logo-banner-center h1 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .logo-banner-center h3 { font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .logo-banner-side { flex: 0 0 70px; }
}


header.scrolled,
.inner-page header {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 15px 8%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.inner-page header .logo,
.inner-page header .nav-links a {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.navbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

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

.logo-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-green);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.logo-main,
header.scrolled .logo-main,
.inner-page header .logo-main {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.logo img {
    height: 55px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .logo img {
        height: 40px;
    }

    .logo-main {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .logo-sub {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .logo {
        gap: 8px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .logo-main {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .logo img {
        height: 35px;
    }
}

header.scrolled .logo,
header.scrolled .nav-links a {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 500;
}

header.scrolled .nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-green);
}

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

header.scrolled .mobile-menu-btn {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Hero Section */
/* Hero Slider */
.hero-slider {
    height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slider-container {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 1.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    z-index: -1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    transition: transform 10s linear;
}

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

.hero-content {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 60px 40px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    max-width: 900px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.8s ease 0.4s;
    opacity: 0;
}

.slide.active .hero-content {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-nav button {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 100;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.slider-nav button:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
}

.prev-slide {
    left: 30px;
}

.next-slide {
    right: 30px;
}

.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 100;
}

.dot-hero {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.dot-hero.active {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    width: 35px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* About Section */
.about {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--white), var(--gray-light));
    border-bottom: 5px solid var(--accent-teal);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-img img {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.about-text h2 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-text p {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--gray-medium);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.about-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.feature-item i {
    color: var(--secondary-green);
}

/* Courses Section */
.courses {
    background: var(--light-blue);
}

.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.course-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.course-icon {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    background: var(--light-blue);
    display: inline-block;
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    line-height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.course-card:hover .course-icon {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: rotateY(360deg);
}

.course-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.course-card p {
    color: var(--gray-medium);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Faculty Section */
.faculty-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.faculty-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.faculty-img {
    height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faculty-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.faculty-info {
    padding: 25px;
}

.faculty-info h3 {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.faculty-info .subject {
    color: var(--secondary-green);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.faculty-info .experience {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.faculty {
    background: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}

.faculty::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    filter: blur(150px);
    opacity: 0.1;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--white);
}

.testimonials .section-title {
    color: var(--white);
}

.testimonial-slider {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 50px auto 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.testimonial-item {
    min-width: 100%;
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-content {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.student-info h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.student-info p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--secondary-green);
}

/* Gallery Section */
.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.gallery-item {
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(10, 77, 140, 0.8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-overlay i {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

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

/* Contact Section */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.contact-form {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 77, 140, 0.1);
}

.contact-info-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.info-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 25px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.info-card i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary-green);
    background: var(--light-blue);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.info-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.map-placeholder {
    margin-top: 30px;
    background: #f0f0f0;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 300px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    position: relative;
}

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

/* Normal Footer Styling */
footer {
    background: var(--gradient-dark);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 100px 8% 40px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-col h3 {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--secondary-green);
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #ccc;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

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

.footer-contact p {
    color: #ccc;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-contact i {
    color: var(--secondary-green);
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.social-links a {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-green);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #333;
    color: #777;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Decorative Section Dividers & Backgrounds */
.courses {
    background: var(--light-blue);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.courses::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: var(--accent-teal);
    filter: blur(150px);
    opacity: 0.1;
    z-index: -1;
}

.about {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--white), var(--gray-light));
}

@keyframes float {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }

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

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

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

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

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

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: block;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .profile-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .features-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.22rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.22rem;
    }

    .hero-btns .btn {
        display: block;
        margin: 15px auto;
        width: 90%;
    }

    .btn-secondary {
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}

/* Institutional Profiles Styling */
.profile-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(450px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.profile-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-blue);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.profile-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    border-left-color: var(--secondary-green);
}

.profile-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.profile-detail {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--gray-medium);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.profile-detail i {
    color: var(--secondary-green);
    width: 20px;
}

.course-list-mini {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.course-tag {
    background: var(--light-blue);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Inner Page Hero/Breadcrumb Styling */
.inner-hero {
    background: var(--gradient-dark);
    padding: 140px 5% 60px;
    /* Reduced from 220px/120px */
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.inner-hero h1 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    /* Reduced from 3.8rem */
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.breadcrumb span {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.inner-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url('assets/images/hero.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.2;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Special Features Modern UI */
.features-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.feature-card-modern {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 94, 176, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.feature-card-modern::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: -1;
}

.feature-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(10, 94, 176, 0.15);
}

.feature-card-modern:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.03;
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    background: var(--light-blue);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.feature-card-modern:hover .feature-icon-wrapper {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.feature-card-modern:hover .feature-icon-wrapper i {
    color: var(--white);
}

.feature-card-modern h4 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--deep-blue);
}

.feature-card-modern p {
    color: var(--gray-medium);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.skill-banner-modern {
    margin-top: 80px;
    background: var(--gradient-dark);
    padding: 60px 40px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(1, 22, 39, 0.2);
}

.skill-banner-modern::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    filter: blur(150px);
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.skill-banner-modern h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.skill-banner-modern p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Floating Icons Styling */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 35px;
    box-shadow: 2px 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    background-color: #128c7e;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
}

.scroll-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 2px 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.scroll-top-btn.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.scroll-top-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-green);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .whatsapp-float {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 28px;
        bottom: 20px;
        left: 20px;
    }

    .scroll-top-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
    }
}

/* Preloader Styling */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

.preloader-content {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.preloader-logo {
    width: 150px;
    /* Medium size */
    height: auto;
    animation: pulseLogo 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.loader-bar {
    width: 200px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #f0f0f0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.loader-progress {
    width: 0%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--secondary-green));
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    animation: loadingProgress 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseLogo {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes loadingProgress {
    0% {
        width: 0%;
        left: 0;
    }

    50% {
        width: 100%;
        left: 0;
    }

    100% {
        width: 0%;
        left: 100%;
    }
}

#preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

/* Founder Intro Mobile Alignment */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .founder-intro {
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .founder-intro img {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .founder-intro div {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Placement Stats on Home */
.placement-stats-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #03254c 0%, #0a5eb0 100%);
    padding: 100px 8% 140px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.placement-stats-section h2 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.placement-stats-section p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.home-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    z-index: 10;
}

.home-stat-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.home-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.home-stat-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.home-stat-label {
    color: var(--gray-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .placement-stats-section {
        padding: 80px 5% 200px;
    }

    .placement-stats-section h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .home-stats-grid {
        position: relative;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
}

/* Scroll Animations */
section.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
}

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

/* Ministers Scrolling Section */
.ministers-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.ministers-section .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.logos-slider {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

/* Gradient fade effects at edges */
.logos-slider::before,
.logos-slider::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 15%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.logos-slider::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--white), transparent);
}

.logos-slider::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--white), transparent);
}

.logos-track {
    display: flex;
    width: calc(300px * 16);
    animation: scrollLogos 35s linear infinite;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-item {
    width: 300px;
    height: 140px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 40px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-item img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08));
}

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

@keyframes scrollLogos {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(-300px * 8)); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .logos-track {
        width: calc(200px * 16);
    }
    .logo-item {
        width: 200px;
        height: 100px;
        padding: 0 25px;
    }
    @keyframes scrollLogos {
        0% { transform: translateX(0); }
        100% { transform: translateX(calc(-200px * 8)); }
    }
}

/* Affiliation Banner */
.affiliation-section {
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 60px 8%;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.affiliation-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 50px;
    border-left: 10px solid var(--secondary-green);
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.affiliation-icon {
    flex: 0 0 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 3px solid #e2e8f0;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 10px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.affiliation-icon img {
    max-width: 90%;
    max-height: 90%;
    object-fit: contain;
}


.affiliation-text h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.affiliation-text .green-text {
    color: var(--secondary-green);
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.affiliation-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--gray-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: none;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.affiliation-text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--gray-medium);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .affiliation-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 30px;
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }
    .affiliation-text h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .affiliation-text .green-text {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}