/* =====================================================
   VPBVM — Vidya Pratishthan's Bal Vikas Mandir
   Design System & Global Styles
   ===================================================== */

/* ── Design Tokens ── */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --clr-primary:      #002a72;   /* Deep Navy Blue */
  --clr-primary-dk:   #001a4d;
  --clr-primary-lt:   #1155cc;
  --clr-secondary:    #f5a623;   /* Warm Gold */
  --clr-secondary-dk: #c47f00;
  --clr-accent:       #e8f0fe;   /* Soft Blue */
  --clr-success:      #0e7c3e;
  --clr-white:        #ffffff;
  --clr-off-white:    #f8f9fc;
  --clr-gray-50:      #f9fafb;
  --clr-gray-100:     #f3f4f6;
  --clr-gray-200:     #e5e7eb;
  --clr-gray-400:     #9ca3af;
  --clr-gray-600:     #4b5563;
  --clr-gray-800:     #1f2937;
  --clr-dark:         #0f1923;
  --clr-text:         #2d3748;
  --clr-text-muted:   #64748b;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Nunito', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --section-py: 90px;
  --section-py-sm: 60px;

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm:   6px;
  --radius-md:   12px;
  --radius-lg:   20px;
  --radius-xl:   32px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs:  0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 8px rgba(0,42,114,0.08);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 20px rgba(0,42,114,0.12);
  --shadow-lg:  0 12px 40px rgba(0,42,114,0.15);
  --shadow-xl:  0 24px 60px rgba(0,42,114,0.18);

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-fast:  all 0.2s ease;
  --ease:       all 0.3s ease;
  --ease-slow:  all 0.5s ease;

  /* Header heights */
  --bar-h:    38px;
  --navbar-h: 80px;
  --header-h: 118px; /* bar + navbar */
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--header-h);
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background-color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a  { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: var(--ease); }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }

/* ── Utilities ── */
.container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: 24px;
}

.text-center   { text-align: center; }
.text-accent   { color: var(--clr-secondary); }
.text-gold     { color: var(--clr-secondary); }
.mt-3          { margin-top: 1.5rem !important; }

.section-padding { padding-block: var(--section-py); }

.section-header  { margin-bottom: 56px; }

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-tag.light {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

.section-tag.gold {
  background: rgba(245,166,35,0.2);
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-heading.light { color: var(--clr-white); }

.section-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-secondary), var(--clr-primary-lt));
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin: 16px auto;
}

.section-divider.light {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-secondary), rgba(255,255,255,0.6));
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,42,114,0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-lt);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,42,114,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-color: white;
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-primary-dk);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: #e8980d;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245,166,35,0.4);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }


/* =====================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
   ===================================================== */
.announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary-dk) 0%, var(--clr-primary) 100%);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 24px;
  height: 36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1002;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.announcement-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.announcement-inner > i { color: var(--clr-secondary); flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; }

.announcement-scroll {
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes marquee {
  0%   { transform: translateX(100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

.announcement-close {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.announcement-close:hover { color: var(--clr-secondary); }


/* =====================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ===================================================== */
#mainHeader {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}

#mainHeader.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

/* Top Bar */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  height: var(--bar-h);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}

.top-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.top-contact-item i { color: var(--clr-secondary); font-size: 0.75rem; }
.top-contact-item:hover { color: var(--clr-white); }

.top-bar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }

.top-social-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: var(--ease-fast);
}

.top-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* Navbar */
.navbar { background: var(--clr-white); }

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--navbar-h);
}

.logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 62px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.school-name-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.school-name-top {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.school-name-main {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.school-name-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nav-item { position: relative; }

.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-gray-800);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--ease-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-item.active .nav-link {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-accent);
}

.nav-arrow { font-size: 0.65rem; transition: transform 0.25s; }
.nav-item:hover .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 230px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s, visibility 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--clr-secondary);
  z-index: 200;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-gray-600);
  transition: var(--ease-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.dropdown-menu li a i { color: var(--clr-primary-lt); width: 16px; font-size: 0.8rem; }

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  padding-left: 26px;
}

/* Apply CTA in nav */
.btn-apply {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-primary-dk);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(245,166,35,0.3);
}

.btn-apply:hover {
  background: var(--clr-secondary-dk);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(245,166,35,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.bar {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--ease);
}

.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }


/* =====================================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ===================================================== */
.hero-section {
  margin-top: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h));
  min-height: 550px;
  max-height: 860px;
  background: var(--clr-primary-dk);
}

.slider-track {
  display: flex;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.18, 1);
}

.slide {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(0,26,77,0.78) 0%,
    rgba(0,42,114,0.55) 50%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.slide-content {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: 8%;
  animation: slideIn 0.8s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes slideIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.slide-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-primary-dk);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.slide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.highlight-text {
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  position: relative;
}

.slide-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.1rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.slide-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Slider buttons */
.slider-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--ease);
  z-index: 10;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-primary-dk);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.slider-prev { left: 20px; }
.slider-next { right: 20px; }

/* Dots */
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--ease);
  padding: 0;
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}


/* =====================================================
   STATS BAR
   ===================================================== */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  padding: 32px 0;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.stat-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}


/* =====================================================
   QUICK LINKS
   ===================================================== */
.quick-links-section {
  padding: 0;
  background: var(--clr-white);
}

.quick-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.quick-link-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border-top: 4px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quick-link-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.quick-link-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.quick-link-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.ql-blue  { border-color: var(--clr-primary);  }
.ql-gold  { border-color: var(--clr-secondary); }
.ql-green { border-color: var(--clr-success);   }
.ql-purple{ border-color: #7c3aed;               }

.ql-icon-wrap {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ql-blue  .ql-icon-wrap { background: #e8f0fe; color: var(--clr-primary); }
.ql-gold  .ql-icon-wrap { background: #fef3e0; color: var(--clr-secondary-dk); }
.ql-green .ql-icon-wrap { background: #d9f3e8; color: var(--clr-success); }
.ql-purple .ql-icon-wrap{ background: #ede9fe; color: #7c3aed; }

.ql-text { flex: 1; }
.ql-text h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-gray-800); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ql-text p  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

.ql-arrow { color: var(--clr-gray-400); font-size: 0.85rem; transition: transform 0.25s; }
.quick-link-card:hover .ql-arrow { transform: translateX(5px); color: var(--clr-primary); }


/* =====================================================
   ABOUT / PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
   ===================================================== */
.about-section { background: var(--clr-off-white); }

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-img-side { position: relative; }

.img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.img-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-secondary), var(--clr-primary-lt));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  z-index: -1;
}

.principal-photo {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: block;
}

.about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: -20px;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 220px;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-secondary);
}

.about-badge i { color: var(--clr-secondary); font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

.about-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-content-side p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.about-feat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.about-feat-item i { color: var(--clr-success); font-size: 1rem; }


/* =====================================================
   VISION & MISSION
   ===================================================== */
.vm-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, #0a3a8a 50%, var(--clr-primary-dk) 100%);
  padding-block: var(--section-py);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vm-bg-decoration {
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border: 80px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.vm-header { margin-bottom: 56px; }

.vm-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.vm-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--ease);
}

.vm-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.vm-icon-wrap {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-secondary), #e8980d);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary-dk);
}

.vm-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vm-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); line-height: 1.8; }


/* =====================================================
   ACADEMICS
   ===================================================== */
.academics-section { background: var(--clr-white); }

.academics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.academic-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  transition: var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.academic-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--ac-color, var(--clr-primary));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.academic-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.academic-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.ac-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ac-color, var(--clr-primary)) 12%, white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--ac-color, var(--clr-primary));
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.academic-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.academic-card > p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.7; }

.ac-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.ac-points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-gray-600);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ac-points li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--clr-success);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Co-curricular */
.co-curricular {
  background: var(--clr-gray-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
}

.cc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cc-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }

.cc-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--ease-fast);
}

.cc-tag i { color: var(--clr-secondary); }

.cc-tag:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.cc-tag:hover i { color: var(--clr-secondary); }


/* =====================================================
   ADMISSIONS BANNER
   ===================================================== */
.admissions-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-dk), var(--clr-primary), #1155cc);
  padding-block: var(--section-py);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.admissions-bg-art {
  position: absolute;
  right: -120px;
  top: -120px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 80px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

.admissions-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.admissions-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.admissions-text h2 span { color: var(--clr-secondary); }

.admissions-text > p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.admissions-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 36px; }

.adm-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
}

.step-num {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-primary-dk);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.adm-step div strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.adm-step div p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.adm-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.admissions-img-side {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.admissions-img-side img { width: 100%; height: 380px; object-fit: cover; }


/* =====================================================
   NEWS & EVENTS
   ===================================================== */
.news-events-section { background: var(--clr-gray-50); }

.news-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.news-tab {
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  transition: var(--ease-fast);
}

.news-tab.active, .news-tab:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.news-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-100);
  transition: var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.news-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.news-card.hidden { display: none; }

.news-card-img { position: relative; }

.news-card-placeholder {
  height: 160px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.news-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-event { background: var(--clr-secondary); color: var(--clr-primary-dk); }
.badge-news  { background: var(--clr-white); color: var(--clr-primary); }

.news-card-body {
  padding: 22px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.news-meta { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.news-date { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); font-weight: 600; }
.news-date i { margin-right: 5px; color: var(--clr-secondary); }

.news-card-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.news-card-body h3 a:hover { color: var(--clr-secondary); }

.news-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.news-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transition: gap 0.2s;
}

.news-read-more:hover { gap: 12px; color: var(--clr-secondary); }


/* =====================================================
   GALLERY PREVIEW
   ===================================================== */
.gallery-section { background: var(--clr-white); }

.gallery-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.gallery-title-side p { color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: 1.8; }

.gallery-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 200px 200px;
  gap: 12px;
}

.gallery-item-preview {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: zoom-in;
}

.gallery-item-preview.gp-large { grid-row: span 2; }

.gallery-item-preview img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-item-preview:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }

.gp-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,42,114,0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

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


/* =====================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ===================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--clr-gray-50);
  padding-block: var(--section-py);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-100);
  transition: var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--clr-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.testimonial-card > p {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-lt));
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-author strong { display: block; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--clr-gray-800); }
.testimonial-author span  { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); }


/* =====================================================
   CONTACT
   ===================================================== */
.contact-section { background: var(--clr-white); }

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.contact-info-side h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-info-side > p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.contact-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 28px; }

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-item div strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--clr-gray-800); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-item div p, .contact-item div a { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.contact-item div a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }

.contact-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px; }

.csoc-link {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--clr-gray-100);
  color: var(--clr-gray-600);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--ease-fast);
}

.csoc-link:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.map-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-secondary);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: var(--ease-fast);
}

.map-link:hover { color: var(--clr-secondary-dk); }

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-side { }

.contact-form h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }

.form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gray-800);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.form-group label span { color: #e74c3c; }

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  outline: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,42,114,0.1);
}

.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

#cf-submit {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#cf-submit .btn-text { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.form-success {
  display: none;
  background: #d9f3e8;
  color: var(--clr-success);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.form-success.show { display: flex; }

/* Map embed */
.map-embed {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}


/* =====================================================
   FOOTER
   ===================================================== */
.main-footer { background: var(--clr-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }

.footer-top { padding: 72px 0 48px; }

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

.footer-brand { }

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-logo img { height: 52px; width: auto; }

.footer-school-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-school-sub {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.footer-brand > p { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; }

.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }

.footer-social a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: var(--ease-fast);
}

.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--clr-secondary); color: var(--clr-primary-dk); }

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px; }

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  transition: var(--ease-fast);
}

.footer-links a i { color: var(--clr-secondary); font-size: 0.7rem; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--clr-white); padding-left: 4px; }

.footer-contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }

.footer-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-contact-list i { color: var(--clr-secondary); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-list a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.footer-contact-list a:hover { color: var(--clr-secondary); }

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--clr-secondary); }


/* =====================================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ===================================================== */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--ease);
  z-index: 500;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--clr-secondary);
  color: var(--clr-primary-dk);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}


/* =====================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ===================================================== */
.reveal-left,
.reveal-right,
.reveal-up,
.reveal-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.reveal-left  { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.reveal-right { transform: translateX(40px); }
.reveal-up    { transform: translateY(40px); }
.reveal-fade  { }

.reveal-left.visible,
.reveal-right.visible,
.reveal-up.visible,
.reveal-fade.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}


/* =====================================================
   LIGHTBOX (from script.js)
   ===================================================== */
.lightbox-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.92);
  z-index: 9999;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox-overlay.active { display: flex; }

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 24px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  line-height: 1;
}

.lightbox-close:hover { color: var(--clr-secondary); }

.lightbox-prev,
.lightbox-next {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.lightbox-prev { left: 20px; }
.lightbox-next { right: 20px; }
.lightbox-prev:hover, .lightbox-next:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

.lightbox-counter {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.lightbox-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 48px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
}


/* =====================================================
   INNER PAGE: Page Banner
   ===================================================== */
.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-lt) 100%);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 100px 0 60px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--header-h);
}

.page-banner h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--clr-secondary); }


/* =====================================================
   STAFF DIRECTORY (inner pages)
   ===================================================== */
.staff-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.staff-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--ease);
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}

.staff-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-bottom-color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.staff-img-wrapper {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-secondary));
}

.staff-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-gray-100);
}

.staff-info h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.staff-designation {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-secondary-dk);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.staff-category-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin: 56px 0 28px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-gray-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.staff-category-title i { color: var(--clr-secondary); }


/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE: TABLET (max 1100px)
   ===================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  :root {
    --navbar-h: 72px;
    --bar-h: 0px;
    --header-h: 72px;
  }

  .top-bar   { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  /* Mobile nav */
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--navbar-h);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--clr-white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 16px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 900;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  }

  .nav-menu.active { transform: translateX(0); }

  .nav-item { width: 100%; }

  .nav-link {
    padding: 14px 12px;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 1rem;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .nav-item.nav-cta { margin-top: 12px; }
  .nav-item.nav-cta .btn-apply { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

  /* Mobile dropdown */
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-top: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: var(--clr-gray-50);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    display: none;
    padding: 4px 0;
    margin: 4px 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .dropdown-menu li a {
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .nav-item.open .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
  .nav-item.open .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

  .academics-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .top-bar-left .top-contact-item:last-child { display: none; }
  .footer-top-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .admissions-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .admissions-img-side { max-width: 500px; }
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE: TABLET (max 992px)
   ===================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  :root { --section-py: 70px; }

  .about-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .about-img-side   { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .about-badge      { right: 0; }

  .vm-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .quick-links-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .gallery-header   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); grid-template-rows: 160px 160px; }
  .gallery-item-preview.gp-large { grid-row: span 1; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .contact-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE: MOBILE (max 768px)
   ===================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --section-py: 56px;
  }

  /* Slider */
  .slide-content { margin-left: 5%; margin-right: 5%; }
  .slide-title   { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .slide-actions { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .slide-actions .btn { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .slider-btn { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 0.85rem; }

  /* Stats */
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .stat-item  { padding: 14px 16px; }

  /* Quick links */
  .quick-links-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* Academics */
  .academics-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* News */
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Gallery */
  .gallery-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-top-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  /* Form */
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Back to top */
  .back-to-top { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; width: 42px; height: 42px; }

  /* About badge */
  .about-badge { display: none; }

  /* Announcement */
  .announcement-bar { height: auto; padding: 8px 16px; }
  .announcement-scroll { animation-duration: 20s; }
}


/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE: SMALL MOBILE (max 480px)
   ===================================================== */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .school-name-text { display: none; }
  .quick-links-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section-heading  { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .about-features   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* =====================================================
   PRINT STYLES
   ===================================================== */
@media print {
  .announcement-bar,
  .top-bar,
  .hamburger,
  .slider-btn,
  .slider-dots,
  .back-to-top,
  .contact-form,
  .map-embed { display: none !important; }

  .hero-section { height: auto; }
  .slide-overlay { position: relative; background: none; }
  .slide-title { color: var(--clr-primary); }
  .slide-desc  { color: var(--clr-text); }
}

/* =====================================================
   PAGE BANNER — inner pages (sticky header offset fix)
   ===================================================== */
.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, #1155cc 60%, #0a3a8a 100%);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 60px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-banner h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.page-banner > .container > p,
.page-banner p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.75;
  margin-top: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb a { color: var(--clr-secondary); }
.page-banner .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.page-banner .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--clr-white); }

/* =====================================================
   SHARED INNER PAGE UTILITIES
   ===================================================== */

/* Staff qualification label */
.staff-qualification {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Generic content block wrapper */
.content-block {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.content-block h3 {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-secondary);
  display: inline-block;
}

.content-block p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.content-block ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 20px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.content-block ul li { margin-bottom: 6px; }

/* Generic highlight/notice card */
.notice-card {
  background: #fff8e1;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.notice-card p { color: #5a4000; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }
.notice-card strong { color: #3d2c00; }

/* Important card (red-tinted) */
.important-card {
  background: #fff5f5;
  border-left: 4px solid #e53e3e;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.important-card p { color: #742a2a; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* Section divider with text */
.section-divider-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 40px 0 24px;
}

.section-divider-text::before,
.section-divider-text::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--clr-gray-200);
}

.section-divider-text span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0 8px;
}

/* Responsive table wrapper */
.table-responsive {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.data-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 480px;
}

.data-table th {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
}

.data-table td {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-gray-100);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.data-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--clr-gray-50); }
.data-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.data-table tr:hover td { background: var(--clr-accent); }

/* Page content wrapper (legacy compat) */
.page-content {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.page-content h3 {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-secondary);
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.page-content p { color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* info bullet list */
.info-list p { margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--clr-text-muted); line-height: 1.8; }

/* breadcrumb nav (legacy) */
.breadcrumb-nav {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.breadcrumb-nav a { color: var(--clr-secondary); }