/* ROOT VARIABLES */
:root {
  --blue: #0b3c8a;        /* Primary */
  --blue-dark: #072e68;
  --red: #c62828;
  --yellow: #f4c430;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --text-dark: #1f2933;
  --text-light: #f9f9f9;
  --light-gray: #f5f7fa;
  --blue-rgb: 11, 60, 138;
}

/* RESET */
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
body { font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; color: var(--text-dark); line-height: 1.6; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; }

.about-container,
.programs-container,
.why-container,
.cta-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}


/* TOP BAR */
.topbar { background: var(--blue-dark); color: var(--white); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.topbar-container { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; padding: 8px 16px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 15px; }

/* HEADER */
.main-header { background: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000; }
.nav-container { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; padding: 18px 20px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.logo { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.45rem; color: var(--blue); letter-spacing: 1px; }

.logo a {
  display: flex;          /* align image and text */
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;  /* remove underline */
  gap: 10px;              /* space between logo and text */
}

.logo-img {
  height: 50px;           /* adjust size */
  width: auto;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05); /* subtle zoom on hover */
}

.logo-text {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}


/* NAV DESKTOP */
.nav-menu-desktop { display: flex; gap: 30px; align-items: center; }
.nav-menu-desktop a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--text-dark); font-weight: 600; position: relative; padding: 6px 0; transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.nav-menu-desktop a::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px; width: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--yellow); transition: width 0.3s ease; }
.nav-menu-desktop a:hover { color: var(--blue-dark); }
.nav-menu-desktop a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

/* HAMBURGER */
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; cursor: pointer; z-index: 1300; }
.hamburger span { height: 3px; width: 26px; background: var(--blue-dark); margin-bottom: 5px; border-radius: 5px; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* MOBILE MENU */
.nav-menu-mobile { position: fixed; top: 0; left: -280px; width: 280px; height: 100vh; background: var(--blue); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; padding: 40px 20px; transition: left 0.4s ease; z-index: 1200; }
.nav-menu-mobile.active { left: 0; }
.sidebar-top { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.sidebar-logo { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--yellow); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.sidebar-tagline { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--white); font-weight: 500; }

.topbar-link { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-right: 20px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s ease;}

.topbar-link:hover { color: var(--yellow);}


/* SIDEBAR LINKS */
.sidebar-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.sidebar-links a { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 10px 15px; border-radius: 8px; transition: background 0.3s ease; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; }
.sidebar-links a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }

/* SOCIAL ICONS */
.sidebar-bottom, .footer-social { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; }
.sidebar-bottom a, .footer-social a { color: var(--yellow); font-size: 1.3rem; transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.sidebar-bottom a:hover, .footer-social a:hover { color: var(--red); }

/* HERO SECTION */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 90vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--blue-dark);
}

/* Poster wrapper */
.hero-poster-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);

  border-radius: 15px;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 15px;
  max-width: 600px; /* desktop size */
  width: 80%;
}

/* Poster image */
.hero-poster {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 10px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

/* College background */
.hero-background {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

/* Overlay */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(11,60,138,0.85), rgba(11,60,138,0.4));
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

/* Hero Content */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  max-width: 800px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Hero headings & paragraph responsive */
.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.hero-content p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  max-width: 90%;
}

/* Hero Buttons */
.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 750px;
}

.hero-buttons a {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 220px;
  min-height: 50px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: 35px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Buttons style */
.btn-primary { background: var(--yellow); color: var(--blue-dark);}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--white);}
.btn-secondary { background: transparent; border: 2px solid var(--white); color: var(--white);}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--yellow); color: var(--blue-dark);}
.btn-campus { background: var(--yellow); color: var(--blue-dark); border: none;}
.btn-campus:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--blue-dark);}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-poster-wrapper { max-width: 500px; width: 85%; padding: 12px; }
  .hero-content { padding: 15px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-poster-wrapper { max-width: 95%; width: 95%; padding: 10px; }
  .hero-content { padding: 10px; }
  .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
  .hero-buttons a { width: 100%; max-width: none; }
}



/* SECTIONS */
section { padding: 80px 20px; text-align: center; }
.about-container h2, .programs-container h2, .admissions-cta h2 { color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 2rem; }
.admissions-cta h2 {color: #f4c430;}
.btn-outline {border: 2px solid var(--blue); color: var(--blue); margin-top: 15px; padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: 30px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--blue); color: var(--white);}
.about-preview { background: var(--light-gray);}


.programs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 28px; margin: 40px 0; }
.program-card { background: var(--white); padding: 30px 20px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.program-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }

.admissions-cta { background: linear-gradient(
  180deg,
  rgba(var(--blue-rgb), 0.95),
  rgba(var(--blue-rgb), 0.75)
);
; color: var(--white); padding: 80px 20px; border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0; }
.btn-secondary { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 2px solid var(--yellow); margin-top: 10px;}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--yellow); color: var(--blue-dark);}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .admissions-cta .btn-secondary {
    width: auto;              /* stop stretching */
    max-width: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    padding-left: 36px;
    padding-right: 36px;
  }
}


/* PROGRAMMS */
.section-subtitle { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 30px; color: #555; font-size: 1rem;}
.program-card {text-align: center;  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;}
.program-card i {font-size: 2.2rem; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 15px;}.program-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem;}
.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.50);
}


/* PROGRAMS PREVIEW BUTTON */
.programs-preview .btn-primary {
  background: var(--yellow); /* brand blue */
  color:var(--blue-dark);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.programs-preview .btn-primary:hover {
  background: #072e68; /* darker blue */
  color:var(--white) ;
}

/* WHY CHOOSE US */
.why-choose { background: #f0f4ff;}
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 30px; margin-top: 40px;}
.why-item { background: var(--white); padding: 35px 25px; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);}
.why-item i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--red); margin-bottom: 12px;}

.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: white;
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  z-index: 2000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ADMISSIONS CTA BUTTON */
.admissions-cta .btn-secondary {
  background: var(--yellow); /* yellow accent */
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.admissions-cta .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: white;
  color:var(--blue-dark);
}


/* ACCREDATION */
.accreditation {
  padding: 40px 20px;
  background: var(--light-gray);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.accreditation-image {
  max-width: 900px;   /* 👈 controls “zoom” */
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .accreditation {
    padding-top: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
  }
}


/* FOOTER */
.main-footer {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 40px 0;   /* top & bottom padding only */
  background: var(--blue-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  box-sizing: border-box; /* ensures padding doesn’t break width */
}


/* Center everything inside footer */
.footer-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  text-align: center; /* 🔑 centers ALL footer content */
}

.footer-box h4 {
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.footer-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

/* SOCIAL ICONS – CENTERED */
.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center; /* 🔑 centers icons horizontally */
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.footer-socials a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--yellow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  border-color: var(--yellow);
}

.site-credit {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.site-credit a {
  color: var(--yellow);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.site-credit a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* Footer bottom */
.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 15px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.footer-map-link {
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-map-link:hover {
  color: var(--yellow);
  text-decoration: underline;
}




/* Optional: align nicely on mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-socials {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav-menu-desktop { display: none; }
  .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-secondary { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; }
}


/* Scroll Reveal Animation includes, About, program, whychoose us and Cta >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>*/
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: all 0.9s ease;
}

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


/* HOMEPAGE COMPLETE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>*/

/* aboutPage Begins Here >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>*/
/* PAGE HERO */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 55vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(11,60,138,0.85), rgba(11,60,138,0.45));
}

.page-hero p{ color:#f4c430;}
.page-hero-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ABOUT PAGE */
.about-page { background: #f5f7fa; }
.about-page-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
}
.about-page h2 { color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* VISION & MISSION */
.vision-mission { background: #ffffff; }
.vm-grid {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}
.vm-box {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 35px 25px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  text-align: center;
}
.vm-box i {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--yellow);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.vm-box h3 { color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 10px; }

/* LEADERSHIP */
.leadership { background: #f0f4ff; }
.leadership-container { max-width: 1000px; margin: auto; text-align: center; }
.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.leader-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.leader-card i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--red); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.leader-card .role { font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.7; }

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .page-hero { height: 45vh; }
}


/* CAMPUS GALLERY SLIDESHOW */
/* CAMPUS GALLERY SLIDESHOW */
.campus-gallery-slideshow {
  background: var(--light-gray);
  padding: 80px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.campus-gallery-slideshow h2 {
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.campus-gallery-slideshow p {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  color: #555;
}

/* SLIDESHOW WRAPPER */
.slideshow-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  height: 420px;
  margin: auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  background: #000;
}

/* EACH SLIDE */
.slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: campusFade 40s infinite;
}

/* IMAGES */
.slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* STAGGER ANIMATION DELAYS (10 slides) */
.slide:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.slide:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 4s; }
.slide:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 8s; }
.slide:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 12s; }
.slide:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 16s; }
.slide:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 20s; }
.slide:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 24s; }
.slide:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 28s; }
.slide:nth-child(9) { animation-delay: 32s; }
.slide:nth-child(10) { animation-delay: 36s; }

/* FADE KEYFRAMES */
@keyframes campusFade {
  0% { opacity: 0; }
  5% { opacity: 1; }
  15% { opacity: 1; }
  20% { opacity: 0; }
  100% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .slideshow-container {
    height: 260px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .campus-gallery-slideshow {
    padding: 50px 15px;
  }

  .slideshow-container {
    height: 220px;
  }
}

/* APPLY CTA SECTION */
.apply-cta {
  width: 100%;                  
  padding: 60px 20px;           
  /* Gradient from dark to light using RGB */
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(7, 46, 104, 1),   /* var(--blue-dark) */
    rgb(41, 81, 146)   /* var(--blue) */
  );
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 30px 30px 0 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.apply-cta .cta-container {
  max-width: none;              /* remove width restriction */
  margin: 0 auto;               /* center container content if needed */
  padding: 0;                   /* remove extra padding */
}

/* Button styling */
.apply-cta .btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  background: var(--yellow);
  margin-top: 25px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.apply-cta .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color:var(--blue-dark) ;
}
.cta-container h2{color:var(--white) ; font-size: 2rem;}
.cta-container p{color: var(--yellow) ;}

/* MOBILE RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .apply-cta .btn-secondary {
    display: block;
    width: 85%;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 15px auto 0 auto;
  }
}




/* ===== Program Page>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  ===== */
/* ===== General Body ===== */
body {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background-color: #f4f7fb; /* subtle light background */
  color: #333;
}

/* ===== HERO SECTION ===== */
.page-hero {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.hero-image-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 450px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 47, 167, 0.6); /* primary blue overlay */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.hero-content p {
  color: #ffdd00; /* yellow accent for subtitle */
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* ===== PROGRAMS LIST ===== */
.programs-page {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 50px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

details {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-left: 5px solid #0b3c8a; /* blue brand */
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  padding: 15px 20px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

details:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

summary {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  list-style: none;
  position: relative;
  color: #0b3c8a; /* primary blue */
}

summary::marker {
  display: none;
}

/* Custom triangle icon */
summary::after {
  content: "▼";
  font-size: 1rem;
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  color: #c62828; /* subtle red accent */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

details[open] summary::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

details p, details ul {
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-left: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

details ul li {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

/* ===== CTA BUTTONS  USES UNIFORM===== */
/* ===== PROGRAMS CTA BUTTONS ===== */
.programs-cta .btn-primary,
.programs-cta .btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;          /* ensures flex alignment */
  align-items: center;           /* vertically center text */
  justify-content: center;       /* horizontally center text */
  min-height: 50px;              /* equal height */
  padding: 14px 36px;            /* uniform padding */
  border-radius: 30px;           /* consistent rounded corners */
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0 10px 15px 10px;      /* horizontal gap + bottom spacing */
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Primary button */
.programs-cta .btn-primary {
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--blue-dark);
}

.programs-cta .btn-primary:hover {
  background: #ffeb3b;
}

/* Secondary button */
.programs-cta .btn-secondary {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
}

.programs-cta .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #b71c1c;
}

/* ===== MOBILE STACKING ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .programs-cta .btn-primary,
  .programs-cta .btn-secondary {
    display: block;
    width: 85%;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 10px auto;   /* vertical gap between stacked buttons */
  }
}




/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-image-container {
    height: 350px;
  }

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

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-image-container {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}


/* ADMISSION STEPS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>*/
.admissions-steps { background: var(--light-gray); }

.steps-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 35px 25px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.step-card span {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* ENTRY REQUIREMENTS */
.entry-requirements { background: var(--white); }

.requirements-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.steps-container h2{ color: #0b3c8a;}
.requirements-container h2{color: #072e68;}


.requirements-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.requirement-box {
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--light-gray);
}

.requirement-box i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--red);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero { min-height: 40vh; }
}

/* ADMISSIONS FORM >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>*/
/* ===== ADMISSIONS FORM ===== */
.admissions-form-section {
  background: var(--light-gray);
  padding: 90px 20px;
}

.admissions-form-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  text-align: center;
}

.admissions-form-container h2 {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-subtitle {
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* FORM GROUP HEADINGS */
.form-group h3 {
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--yellow);
  padding-left: 12px;
  text-align: left;
}

/* FORM ROWS */
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* INPUTS & SELECTS */
input, select, textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,47,167,0.15);
}

/* TEXTAREA */
textarea {
  resize: vertical;
}

/* SUBMIT BUTTON */
.form-submit {
  margin-top: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 16px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: var(--yellow);
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-submit:hover {
  background-color: #e6c200; /* darker yellow on hover */
}

.form-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-top: 12px;
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .admissions-form-container {
    padding: 40px 22px;
  }

  .form-submit {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}


/* CONTACT US PAGE BEGINS HERE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> */
.contact-info, .contact-form-section, .contact-map {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-container, .contact-form-container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: auto;
}

.contact-container h2 {color:var(--blue);}
.contact-form-section h2 {color:var(--blue);}
.contact-map h2 {color:var(--blue);  margin-bottom:  50px;}


.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.contact-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.contact-card i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-card a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-card a:hover {
  color: var(--blue-dark);
}

.contact-form-container {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.contact-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.contact-form input, 
.contact-form select, 
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
}

.contact-form .form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 10px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.contact-form .form-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-form .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}