:root {
  --purple-dark:  #3B0F7A;
  --purple-main:  #5B1FA8;
  --purple-mid:   #7B2FBE;
  --purple-light: #EDE9F8;
  --gold:         #F5A623;
  --gold-hover:   #FFBC4A;
  --white:        #FFFFFF;
  --text-dark:    #111111;
  --text-mid:     #444444;
  --text-soft:    #666666;
  --border:       #E5E5E5;
  --bg-off:       #F9F8FC;
}
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: 'Inter', 'Poppins', sans-serif; color: var(--text-dark); background: #fff; overflow-x: hidden; }

/* ── KEYFRAMES ── */
@keyframes fadeUp    { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(32px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
@keyframes fadeIn    { from{opacity:0} to{opacity:1} }
@keyframes float     { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-10px)} }
@keyframes shimmer   { 0%{background-position:-400px 0} 100%{background-position:400px 0} }
@keyframes pulse     { 0%,100%{transform:scale(1)} 50%{transform:scale(1.08)} }
@keyframes bgShift   { 0%{background-position:0% 50%} 50%{background-position:100% 50%} 100%{background-position:0% 50%} }
@keyframes waveBar   { 0%,100%{height:6px} 50%{height:22px} }
@keyframes borderGlow{ 0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(245,166,35,0)} 50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(245,166,35,.25)} }
@keyframes tickerMove{ from{transform:translateX(0)} to{transform:translateX(-50%)} }
@keyframes orbitRing { from{transform:rotate(0deg)} to{transform:rotate(360deg)} }
@keyframes galleryPan{ 0%{transform:scale(1)} 100%{transform:scale(1.06)} }

/* ── SCROLL REVEAL ── */
.reveal { opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.left  { transform:translateX(-36px); }
.reveal.right { transform:translateX(36px); }
.reveal.scale { transform:scale(.9); }
.reveal.visible { opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════
   NAV
══════════════════════════════ */
nav {
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:200;
  background:var(--purple-dark);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:0 48px; height:68px;
  box-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(59,15,122,.5);
  transition:height .3s, background .3s;
}
nav.scrolled { height:60px; background:rgba(59,15,122,.97); backdrop-filter:blur(10px); }
.nav-brand img { height:70px; width:auto; filter:brightness(0) invert(1); transition:transform .3s; }
.nav-brand img:hover { transform:scale(1.05); }
.nav-links { display:flex; gap:28px; list-style:none; }
.nav-links a {
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.78); text-decoration:none;
  font-size:13.5px; font-weight:500; transition:color .2s;
  position:relative; padding-bottom:3px;
}
.nav-links a::after { content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; width:0; height:2px; background:var(--gold); transition:width .3s; }
.nav-links a:hover { color:var(--gold); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width:100%; }
.btn-apply-nav {
  background:var(--gold); color:var(--purple-dark);
  border:none; padding:10px 22px; border-radius:5px;
  font-weight:800; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.5px;
  cursor:pointer; text-decoration:none;
  transition:background .2s,transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;
  animation:borderGlow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.btn-apply-nav:hover { background:var(--gold-hover); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(245,166,35,.4); }

/* ══════════════════════════════
   HERO
══════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  position:relative; min-height:100vh;
  background:linear-gradient(130deg,#1a0040 0%,var(--purple-dark) 35%,#4a1590 65%,#6b2aab 100%);
  background-size:300% 300%; animation:bgShift 12s ease infinite;
  overflow:hidden; display:flex; align-items:center;
}
/* 1. HERO BG OVERLAY IMAGE */
.hero-bg-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
  background-image: url('assets/images/g1.webp');
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  opacity:.22;
}
/* additional dark gradient over the photo so text stays readable */
.hero-bg-overlay::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(26,0,64,.88) 0%, rgba(59,15,122,.65) 55%, rgba(59,15,122,.3) 100%);
}
#hero-canvas { position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; }
.orb { position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(60px); pointer-events:none; animation:float 6s ease-in-out infinite; z-index:1; }
.orb-1 { width:350px;height:350px; background:rgba(245,166,35,.12); top:-80px;right:-60px; }
.orb-2 { width:250px;height:250px; background:rgba(123,47,190,.25); bottom:-60px;right:200px; animation-delay:2s; }
.orb-3 { width:180px;height:180px; background:rgba(245,166,35,.08); top:50%;left:55%; animation-delay:4s; }
.hero-circuit { position:absolute; right:0; top:0; width:55%; height:100%; z-index:1; opacity:.14; }

/* HERO LAYOUT: split left content | right form */
.hero-inner {
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  width:100%; max-width:1280px; margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 420px;
  gap:48px; align-items:center;
  padding:80px 48px;
}
.hero-content { max-width:600px; }
.hero-badge {
  display:inline-block; background:var(--gold); color:var(--purple-dark);
  font-size:11px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:1.2px;
  padding:5px 14px; border-radius:3px; margin-bottom:22px; text-transform:uppercase;
  animation:fadeIn .6s ease .2s both;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size:clamp(26px,3.8vw,50px); font-weight:900; color:var(--white);
  line-height:1.08; letter-spacing:-.5px;
  animation:fadeUp .8s ease .4s both;
}
.hero h1 .accent {
  color:var(--gold);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,#F5A623,#FFDE7A,#F5A623);
  background-size:200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-clip:text; animation:shimmer 3s linear infinite;
}
.hero-sub { color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size:15px; margin-top:18px; max-width:480px; line-height:1.7; animation:fadeUp .8s ease .6s both; }
.hero-actions { display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:34px; flex-wrap:wrap; animation:fadeUp .8s ease .8s both; }
.btn-primary {
  background:var(--gold); color:var(--purple-dark);
  padding:13px 26px; border-radius:6px; font-weight:800; font-size:13px;
  text-decoration:none; letter-spacing:.5px;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  transition:background .2s,transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.btn-primary::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:0;left:-100%;width:100%;height:100%; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.3),transparent); transition:left .4s; }
.btn-primary:hover::before { left:100%; }
.btn-primary:hover { background:var(--gold-hover); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(245,166,35,.4); }
.btn-outline {
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6); color:var(--white);
  padding:11px 22px; border-radius:6px; font-weight:700; font-size:13px;
  text-decoration:none; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  transition:all .2s; backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color:#fff; transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* hero stat cards below headline */
.hero-stats { display:flex; gap:16px; margin-top:36px; flex-wrap:wrap; animation:fadeUp .8s ease 1s both; }
.hero-stat-card {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); border-radius:12px;
  padding:14px 20px; text-align:center; min-width:110px;
  transition:transform .3s,background .3s;
}
.hero-stat-card:hover { transform:scale(1.06); background:rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.hero-stat-num { font-size:26px; font-weight:900; color:var(--gold); line-height:1; }
.hero-stat-lbl { font-size:10px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-weight:600; margin-top:4px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.5px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════
   2. ADMISSION FORM – polished
══════════════════════════════ */
.admission-form-wrap {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  border-radius:20px;
  box-shadow:0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  overflow:hidden;
  animation:fadeUp .9s ease .5s both;
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
}
.form-header {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple-dark),var(--purple-main));
  padding:20px 28px 18px;
  text-align:center;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.form-header::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:-30px;right:-30px;
  width:120px;height:120px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(245,166,35,.15); pointer-events:none;
}
.form-header-badge {
  display:inline-block; background:var(--gold); color:var(--purple-dark);
  font-size:10px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:1px; padding:3px 12px;
  border-radius:20px; margin-bottom:8px; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.form-header h3 { color:#fff; font-size:17px; font-weight:800; margin:0; }
.form-header p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size:11.5px; margin-top:4px; }

.candidate-form { padding:24px 28px 28px; }
.candidate-form-title { display:none; } /* handled by form-header */

.form-field-label { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text-mid); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.6px; margin-bottom:5px; display:block; }
.input-inside { margin-bottom:14px; }
.input {
  width:100%; padding:11px 14px; border:1.5px solid #dde1ea; border-radius:8px;
  font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-dark); background:#f9fafc;
  transition:border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s,background .2s;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; outline:none;
}
.input:focus { border-color:var(--purple-mid); background:#fff; box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(123,47,190,.1); }
.input::placeholder { color:#b0b8c8; font-size:13px; }
select.input { appearance:none; background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='6'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 0l5 6 5-6z' fill='%23888'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:right 14px center; padding-right:36px; }
.form-control.input { height:auto; }

/* OTP row */
.otp-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto; gap:8px; align-items:start; margin-bottom:14px; }
.otpdesktop {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--purple-main); color:#fff;
  padding:11px 12px; border-radius:8px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700;
  cursor:pointer; text-decoration:none; white-space:nowrap;
  transition:background .2s,transform .2s; border:none;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; line-height:1;
  min-height:44px;
}
.otpdesktop:hover { background:var(--purple-mid); transform:translateY(-1px); }
.otpverifieddiv {
  display:none; background:#10b981; color:#fff;
  padding:11px 12px; border-radius:8px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700;
  text-align:center; min-height:44px; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.verify-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto; gap:8px; margin-bottom:6px; }
.btn-verify {
  background:var(--purple-main); color:#fff; border:none;
  padding:11px 12px; border-radius:8px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700;
  cursor:pointer; transition:background .2s; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  min-height:44px; white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-verify:hover { background:var(--purple-mid); }
.resendotp { font-size:11.5px; color:var(--text-soft); text-align:center; padding:4px 0 10px; }
.resendotp span { color:var(--purple-main); cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; text-decoration:underline; }
.errorMobile,.otperrorMobile { color:#ef4444; font-size:11px; margin-top:3px; display:none; }

/* ── intl-tel-input overrides ── */
.iti { width:100%; }
.iti__flag-container { z-index:10; }
.iti input[type=tel].input {
  padding-left:52px !important;   /* leave room for flag + dial code */
  width:100%;
}
/* When separateDialCode is true the dial-code sits inside the input wrapper */
.iti--separate-dial-code .iti__selected-flag {
  background:var(--purple-light);
  border-right:1.5px solid #dde1ea;
  border-radius:8px 0 0 8px;
  padding:0 8px 0 10px;
}
.iti--separate-dial-code input[type=tel] {
  padding-left:90px !important;
}
.iti__selected-dial-code { font-size:13px; color:var(--text-dark); font-weight:600; }
.iti__country-list {
  border-radius:8px; border:1.5px solid #dde1ea;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  font-size:13px; max-height:200px;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  z-index:9999;
}
.iti__country.iti__highlight { background:var(--purple-light); }
.iti__dial-code { color:var(--purple-main); font-weight:600; }

.candidate-form-button { margin-top:18px; }
.candidate-form-btn {
  width:100%; padding:14px; border-radius:8px;
  font-size:14px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.5px;
  cursor:pointer; border:none; transition:all .25s;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.sub-button {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple-main),var(--purple-mid));
  color:#fff; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(91,31,168,.35);
}
.sub-button:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(91,31,168,.45); }
#successmgs { font-size:12px; color:var(--purple-main); text-align:center; margin-top:8px; }

.form-footer-links { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; margin-top:14px; }
.already_btn {
  background:transparent; border:none; cursor:pointer;
  color:var(--text-soft); font-size:12px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  padding:0; text-align:center;
}
.already_btn_link { color:var(--purple-main); font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline; }

/* login / forgot forms reuse same card structure */
#login_id .candidate-form,
#forget_id .candidate-form,
.otpdivverified .candidate-form,
.passworddiv .candidate-form { padding:24px 28px 28px; }
#login_id .candidate-form-title,
#forget_id .candidate-form-title,
.otpdivverified .candidate-form-title,
.passworddiv .candidate-form-title {
  display:block; font-size:17px; font-weight:800; color:var(--purple-dark);
  margin-bottom:18px; padding-bottom:12px; border-bottom:2px solid var(--purple-light);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════
   TICKER
══════════════════════════════ */
.ticker-wrap { background:var(--purple-dark); overflow:hidden; padding:14px 0; position:relative; }
.ticker-wrap::before,.ticker-wrap::after { content:''; position:absolute; top:0; width:80px; height:100%; z-index:2; }
.ticker-wrap::before { left:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--purple-dark),transparent); }
.ticker-wrap::after  { right:0; background:linear-gradient(270deg,var(--purple-dark),transparent); }
.ticker { display:flex; gap:0; animation:tickerMove 25s linear infinite; width:max-content; }
.ticker-item { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; padding:0 36px; white-space:nowrap; color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size:13px; font-weight:600; }
.ticker-dot { width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold); flex-shrink:0; }

/* ══════════════════════════════
   STATS BAR
══════════════════════════════ */
.stats-bar { background:var(--white); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); display:flex; }
.stat-item { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:20px 36px; border-right:1px solid var(--border); flex:1; justify-content:center; transition:background .25s; }
.stat-item:last-child { border-right:none; }
.stat-item:hover { background:var(--purple-light); }
.stat-icon { font-size:22px; }
.stat-label { font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--text-mid); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.6px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════
   SHARED SECTION
══════════════════════════════ */
section { padding:90px 48px; }
.section-eyebrow { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; color:var(--purple-mid); letter-spacing:1.8px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px; }
.section-title { font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,40px); font-weight:900; color:var(--text-dark); line-height:1.1; }
.section-title .purple { color:var(--purple-main); }
.section-body { color:var(--text-soft); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.78; margin-top:14px; max-width:560px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════
   ABOUT
══════════════════════════════ */
.about { background:var(--bg-off); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.about-inner { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:72px; align-items:center; max-width:1140px; margin:0 auto; }

.counters { display:flex; gap:28px; margin-top:32px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.counter-item { text-align:center; }
.counter-num { font-size:36px; font-weight:900; color:var(--purple-main); line-height:1; }
.counter-lbl { font-size:11px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-soft); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.6px; margin-top:4px; }
.counter-divider { width:1px; background:var(--border); }

.feature-pills { display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:28px; }
.pill { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-mid); padding:8px 14px; border-radius:30px; border:1.5px solid var(--border); background:#fff; transition:all .25s; }
.pill:hover { border-color:var(--purple-mid); color:var(--purple-main); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(91,31,168,.12); }
.pill-icon { font-size:16px; }

/* about image side */
.about-visual {
  border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:4/3;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--purple-dark),var(--purple-mid));
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(91,31,168,.25);
  transition:transform .4s;
  
}
.about-visual img {
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; /* fills container without distortion */
  display: block;
}
.about-visual:hover { transform:scale(1.02) rotate(.5deg); }
.about-visual svg { width:70%; max-width:260px; filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3)); animation:float 5s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* ══════════════════════════════
   3. LOCATION – map screenshot
══════════════════════════════ */
.location-inner { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:start; max-width:1140px; margin:0 auto; }
.location-icons { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-top:30px; }
.loc-item { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-mid); padding:10px; border-radius:8px; transition:background .2s; }
.loc-item:hover { background:var(--purple-light); }
.loc-icon { width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--purple-light); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:16px; flex-shrink:0; transition:transform .2s; }
.loc-item:hover .loc-icon { transform:scale(1.15); }
.location-quote { font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-soft); font-style:italic; margin-top:26px; line-height:1.75; border-left:3px solid var(--gold); padding-left:16px; }

.map-box { border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(91,31,168,.15); position:relative; }
.map-screenshot {
  width:100%; display:block;
  /* Google Static Map of Perungudi, Chennai */
  min-height:280px; background:#c8d8e8;
  object-fit:cover;
}
/* fallback iframe embed if screenshot img not available */
.map-iframe-wrap { position:relative; padding-bottom:60%; height:0; overflow:hidden; }
.map-iframe-wrap iframe { position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; }
.map-overlay-pin {
  position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-110%);
  background:var(--purple-main); color:#fff; padding:8px 16px; border-radius:8px;
  font-size:11px; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.5px; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(91,31,168,.5);
  white-space:nowrap; pointer-events:none;
}
.map-overlay-pin::after { content:''; display:block; width:0; height:0; border-left:8px solid transparent; border-right:8px solid transparent; border-top:10px solid var(--purple-main); margin:0 auto; }
.distance-bar { background:var(--purple-dark); display:flex; justify-content:space-around; padding:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.dist-item { text-align:center; color:var(--white); }
.dist-name { font-size:10.5px; opacity:.65; font-weight:500; }
.dist-time { font-size:14px; font-weight:900; color:var(--gold); }

/* ══════════════════════════════
   PROGRAMMES
══════════════════════════════ */
.programmes { background:var(--bg-off); text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.programmes .section-body { margin:14px auto 0; }
.prog-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:44px; max-width:1140px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
.prog-card { background:var(--white); border:1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius:16px; padding:30px 22px; text-align:center; transition:box-shadow .3s,transform .3s,border-color .3s; cursor:pointer; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.prog-card:hover { box-shadow:0 16px 48px rgba(91,31,168,.18); transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--purple-mid); }
.prog-icon { width:60px; height:60px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--purple-main); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:26px; margin:0 auto 18px; transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(91,31,168,.3); }
.prog-card:hover .prog-icon { transform:scale(1.12) rotate(-5deg); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(91,31,168,.45); }
.prog-card h3 { font-size:14px; font-weight:800; color:var(--text-dark); margin-bottom:10px; }
.prog-card p { font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-soft); line-height:1.65; }
.prog-tagline { margin-top:30px; font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:var(--purple-main); }
.wave-bars { display:flex; gap:3px; justify-content:center; align-items:center; height:28px; margin-top:24px; }
.wave-bar { width:4px; background:var(--purple-light); border-radius:2px; animation:waveBar .9s ease-in-out infinite; }
.wave-bar:nth-child(1){animation-delay:0s} .wave-bar:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.12s} .wave-bar:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.24s}
.wave-bar:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.36s} .wave-bar:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.48s} .wave-bar:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.36s}
.wave-bar:nth-child(7){animation-delay:.24s} .wave-bar:nth-child(8){animation-delay:.12s} .wave-bar:nth-child(9){animation-delay:0s}

/* ══════════════════════════════
   WHY CHOOSE
══════════════════════════════ */
.why-inner { display:grid; grid-template-columns:300px 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:start; max-width:1140px; margin:0 auto; }
.why-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.why-card { padding:22px; background:var(--bg-off); border-radius:12px; border:1px solid transparent; transition:all .3s; }
.why-card:hover { background:#fff; border-color:var(--purple-light); box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(91,31,168,.1); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.why-icon { font-size:30px; margin-bottom:12px; display:block; transition:transform .3s; }
.why-card:hover .why-icon { transform:scale(1.2) rotate(-8deg); }
.why-card h4 { font-size:13.5px; font-weight:800; color:var(--text-dark); margin-bottom:7px; }
.why-card p { font-size:12px; color:var(--text-soft); line-height:1.65; }

/* ══════════════════════════════
   4. CAMPUS EXPERIENCE – with images
══════════════════════════════ */
.campus { background:var(--bg-off); }
.campus-inner { display:grid; grid-template-columns:340px 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; max-width:1140px; margin:0 auto; }
.campus-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:12px; }
.campus-tile { border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden; position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/3; cursor:pointer; box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.15); }
.campus-tile img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; transition:transform .5s; }
.campus-tile-bg { width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:40px; }
.campus-tile:hover img,
.campus-tile:hover .campus-tile-bg { transform:scale(1.08); }
.campus-tile-lbl-default {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0;
  background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(59,15,122,.85));
  color:var(--white); font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700;
  padding:24px 10px 8px; text-align:center;
  transition:opacity .3s;
}
.campus-tile-label {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0;
  background:rgba(59,15,122,.92); color:var(--white);
  font-size:11px; font-weight:700; padding:10px;
  text-align:center; transform:translateY(100%); transition:transform .3s;
}
.campus-tile:hover .campus-tile-label { transform:translateY(0); }
.campus-tile:hover .campus-tile-lbl-default { opacity:0; }
.explore-btn {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-top:28px;
  border:2px solid var(--purple-main); color:var(--purple-main);
  padding:11px 22px; border-radius:6px; font-weight:700; font-size:13px;
  text-decoration:none; transition:all .25s; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.explore-btn::before { content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:var(--purple-main); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .3s; z-index:0; }
.explore-btn:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }
.explore-btn span { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.explore-btn:hover { color:var(--white); }

/* ══════════════════════════════
   5. GALLERY SECTION
══════════════════════════════ */
.gallery { background:#fff; }
.gallery-header { text-align:center; max-width:700px; margin:0 auto 48px; }
.gallery-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  grid-template-rows:auto auto;
  gap:12px; max-width:1140px; margin:0 auto;
}
/* make first and 6th image span 2 cols for layout variety */
.gallery-item { border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden; position:relative; cursor:pointer; }
.gallery-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column:span 2; grid-row:span 1; }
.gallery-item:nth-child(6) { grid-column:span 2; }

.gallery-item img {
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
  min-height:200px; transition:transform .5s;
}
.gallery-item-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(transparent 50%,rgba(59,15,122,.8));
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end; padding:16px;
}
.gallery-item:hover img { transform:scale(1.06); }
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-overlay { opacity:1; }
.gallery-item-caption { color:#fff; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; }
.gallery-cta { text-align:center; margin-top:36px; }

/* lightbox */
.lightbox { display:none; position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(0,0,0,.92); z-index:999; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.lightbox.active { display:flex; }
.lightbox img { max-width:90vw; max-height:88vh; border-radius:10px; box-shadow:0 0 60px rgba(0,0,0,.8); }
.lightbox-close { position:fixed; top:20px; right:28px; color:#fff; font-size:36px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:300; line-height:1; z-index:1000; }
.lightbox-prev,.lightbox-next { position:fixed; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); color:#fff; font-size:42px; cursor:pointer; z-index:1000; background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius:50%; width:50px; height:50px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:background .2s; }
.lightbox-prev { left:16px; }
.lightbox-next { right:16px; }
.lightbox-prev:hover,.lightbox-next:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.2); }

/* ══════════════════════════════
   CTA FOOTER
══════════════════════════════ */
.cta-footer {
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--purple-dark) 0%,var(--purple-main) 100%);
  background-size:200% 200%; animation:bgShift 8s ease infinite;
  padding:64px 48px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:28px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-footer::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-60px; right:-60px; width:300px; height:300px; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(245,166,35,.15) 0%,transparent 70%); pointer-events:none; }
.cta-footer-left { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.cta-icon { width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(245,166,35,.2); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:30px; flex-shrink:0; border:2px solid rgba(245,166,35,.4); animation:pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
.cta-footer-left h2 { color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(18px,2.5vw,28px); font-weight:900; line-height:1.2; }
.cta-footer-left p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size:13.5px; margin-top:7px; max-width:480px; line-height:1.65; }
.cta-footer-right { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; min-width:220px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.btn-cta-gold { background:var(--gold); color:var(--purple-dark); padding:14px 28px; border-radius:6px; font-weight:800; font-size:13px; text-decoration:none; text-align:center; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; justify-content:center; transition:background .2s,transform .2s,box-shadow .2s; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.btn-cta-gold::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:0;left:-100%;width:100%;height:100%; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.3),transparent); transition:left .4s; }
.btn-cta-gold:hover::before { left:100%; }
.btn-cta-gold:hover { background:var(--gold-hover); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(245,166,35,.45); }
.btn-cta-ghost { border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5); color:var(--white); padding:12px 28px; border-radius:6px; font-weight:700; font-size:13px; text-decoration:none; text-align:center; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; justify-content:center; transition:all .2s; }
.btn-cta-ghost:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-color:#fff; transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ══════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════ */
@media(max-width:1100px) { .hero-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; } .admission-form-wrap { max-width:500px; } }
@media(max-width:960px) {
  nav { padding:0 20px; } .nav-links { display:none; }
  section { padding:56px 20px; }
  .about-inner,.location-inner,.why-inner,.campus-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .prog-grid,.why-grid,.campus-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-bar { flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .stat-item { flex:0 0 50%; border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
  .cta-footer { flex-direction:column; padding:40px 20px; }
  .cta-footer-left { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(1),.gallery-item:nth-child(6) { grid-column:span 1; }
  .hero-inner { padding:60px 24px; }
}
@media(max-width:540px) {
  .prog-grid,.why-grid,.campus-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction:column; }
  .stat-item { flex:0 0 100%; }
  .location-icons { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { gap:10px; }
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) { *,.orb,.ticker,.cta-icon { animation:none!important; transition:none!important; } }