:root {
  --primary: #213f9a;
  --primary-dark: #152657;
  --secondary: #e63946;
  --accent: #2a9d8f;
  --light: #f8f9fa;
  --dark: #2d3748;
  --gray: #6c757d;
  --light-gray: #e9ecef;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --transition: all 0.3s ease;
  --bg-light: #f9f9f9;
  --text-dark: #333;
  --text-muted: #666;
  --radius: 12px;
  /* --accent: #00695c;  */
  --muted: #6b7280;
  --bg: #f7fafc;
  --card: #ffffff;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

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

body {
  font-family: "Segoe UI", Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--dark);
  background-color: var(--white);
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

p {
  font-size: 0.98em;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 15px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.section {
  padding: 1em 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1em;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-t {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-t:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: #c1121f;
}

.card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 100%;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Page Header */
.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(26, 95, 140, 0.8), rgba(13, 74, 108, 0.9)),
    url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1532938911079-1b06ac7ceec7?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 120px 0 60px;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 70px;
}

.page-header h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Header Styles */
header {
  background-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.logo img {
  height: 50px;
  margin: 0.5em;
}

.logo-text {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

header > .container nav ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: rgba(26, 79, 139, 0.1);
}

.act-tab {
  color: var(--secondary);
  background-color: rgba(129, 183, 245, 0.1);
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
  padding: 15px 0;
  background-color: var(--light);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.breadcrumb-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.breadcrumb-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.breadcrumb-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "/";
  margin-left: 10px;
  color: var(--gray);
}

/* Map */
.map-container {
  width: 90%;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.map-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

/* Branches */
.branches-section {
  background-color: var(--light);
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.branches-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
}

.branch-card {
  padding: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.branch-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Footer */
footer {
  background-color: var(--dark);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 40px 0 20px;
}

.footer-content {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer-section h3 {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  min-width: 80%;
  font-size: 0.8em;
}

.footer-section a,
.footer-section p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-section p {
  margin: 0.3em 0em;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .contact-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .programmes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .branches-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .payment-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .intake-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-content {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .programme-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .requirement-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
  }

  .req-label {
    min-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .branches-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  .intake-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  .programme-image {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }

  .programmes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .contact-info,
  .contact-form {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .requirements-content {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .process-steps {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .process-steps::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .application-form {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(29, 53, 87, 0.8), rgba(29, 53, 87, 0.8)),
    url("../images/campus-block.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 100px 0;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* About Content */
.about-content {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.about-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  column-count: 2;
  column-gap: 2em;
}

.mission-vision {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.mv-card {
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: var(--light);
}

.mv-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.mv-title i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.value-item {
  padding: 20px;
  background-color: var(--light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.value-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Why Choose Us */
.why-choose {
  background-color: var(--light);
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
}

.feature-card {
  padding: 15px;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.feature-card p {
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.9em;
  hyphens: auto;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.feature-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.feature-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Facilities */
.facilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
}

.facility-card {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.facility-image {
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.facility-card:hover .facility-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.facility-content {
  padding: 20px;
}

.facility-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Accreditation */
.accreditation {
  background-color: var(--light);
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.accreditation-content {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .mission-vision {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-content {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Admission Process */
.admission-process {
  margin-bottom: 1em;
}

.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
}

.process-card {
  padding: 30px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--light);
}

.process-number {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.process-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Requirements */
.requirements {
  background-color: var(--light);
  padding: 1em 0;
}

.requirements-content {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.requirement-list {
  margin-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.requirement-list li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  list-style-type: disc;
}

/* Payment Information */
.payment-info {
  margin-bottom: 1em;
}

.payment-cards {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
}

.payment-card {
  padding: 30px;
  background-color: var(--light);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.payment-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.payment-title i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.payment-details {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.payment-instruction {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.instruction-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Intake Calendar */
.intake-calendar {
  background-color: var(--light);
  padding: 1em 0;
  margin-bottom: 1em;
}

.intake-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
}

.intake-card {
  padding: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.intake-period {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.intake-date {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.intake-status {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.status-open {
  background-color: #d4edda;
  color: #155724;
}

.status-closed {
  background-color: #f8d7da;
  color: #721c24;
}

/* Contact Info */
/* .contact-info {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.contact-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
} */

/* Testimonials */
.testimonials {
  background-color: var(--light-gray);
}

.testimonial-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-author {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* FAQ */
.faq-item {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 15px 20px;
  background-color: var(--light-gray);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 20px;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-answer.active {
  padding: 20px;
  max-height: 500px;
}

/* Course Detail */
.course-header {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.course-image {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-info {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.info-item {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
}

.info-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  min-width: 120px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Programme Header */
.programme-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.programme-image {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.programme-image img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; /* keeps proportion */
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.programme-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.programme-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.programme-overview {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--dark);
}

/* Meta items */
.programme-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1 1 2em;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.meta-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.meta-item div {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Action buttons */
.action-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.action-buttons .btn,
.action-buttons .btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Tablet+ view */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .programme-header {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .programme-image {
    flex: 0 0 40%;
  }

  .programme-info {
    flex: 1;
  }

  .action-buttons {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* Related Programmes */
.related-programmes {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.programmes-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
}

.programme-card {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card-img {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.card-content {
  padding: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.card-text {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.courses-count {
  background-color: var(--light);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Programme Cards */
.programme-card {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card-img {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.card:hover .card-img img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.card-content {
  padding: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card-text {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.courses-count {
  background-color: var(--light);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Programme Grid */
.programmes-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
}

/* Filter Section */
.filter-section {
  background-color: var(--light);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.filter-title {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.filter-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn.active,
.filter-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Placement Areas Section Styles */
.placement-section {
  background-color: var(--light);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.placement-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.placement-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.placement-category {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.placement-category:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.category-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.category-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.placement-category h3 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.placement-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
}

.placement-item {
  padding: 15px;
  background: var(--light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
}

.placement-item h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.placement-detail {
  margin: 5px 0;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.placement-benefits {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.placement-benefits h3 {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
}

.benefit-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.benefit-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.benefit-item:hover .benefit-icon {
  background: var(--secondary);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.benefit-item h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.benefit-item p {
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .placement-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .placement-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .placement-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .category-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .placement-category {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .placement-benefits {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}

.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.news-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.news-image {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.news-card:hover .news-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.news-content {
  padding: 20px;
}

.news-date {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.news-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.news-excerpt {
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

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

/*************************************/

.slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.slide-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.slide-content h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.slide-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.slider-nav {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.slider-arrows {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 20px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.arrow {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.arrow:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
}

.stats-section {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.5em 0;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
  padding: 1em;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.news-section {
  padding: 1em 0;
}

.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.news-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.news-image {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.news-card:hover .news-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.news-content {
  padding: 20px;
}

.news-date {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.news-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.news-excerpt {
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Testimonials Animation Styles */
.testimonials-container {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 200px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, opacity 0.6s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-card.active {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  z-index: 2;
}

.testimonial-card.exit {
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
}

.testimonials-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 30px;
  gap: 10px;
}

.testimonial-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-dot.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.testimonial-arrows {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
  gap: 15px;
}

.testimonial-arrow {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

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

/* Application Process */
.process-steps {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.process-steps::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 25px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
}

.step-number {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.step.active .step-number {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.step-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray);
}

.step.active .step-text {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Form Styles */
.application-form {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 70%;
}

.form-section {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.form-section-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.form-section-title i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

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

.form-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.form-label.required::after {
  content: " *";
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border: 1px solid #ced4da;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26, 95, 140, 0.1);
}

.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border: 1px solid #ced4da;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--white);
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' fill='%231a5f8c' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M8 12L2 6h12L8 12z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 15px center;
  background-size: 16px;
}

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

.form-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-check-input {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.form-check-label {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.form-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Payment Info */
.payment-info {
  background-color: var(--light);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.payment-methods {
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.payment-method {
  padding: 20px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.payment-method-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Contact Content */
.contact-content {
  display: grid;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.contact-info {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--light);
}

.contact-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--light);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.contact-details {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.contact-details a {
  color: var(--light-gray);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-details a:hover {
  color: var(--light);
}

.sect-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  color: var(--light-gray);
  font-size: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.sect-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
}

/* Terms Content */
.terms-content {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.terms-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.terms-section {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.terms-section h2 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.terms-list {
  list-style-type: none;
}

.terms-list li {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  padding-left: 30px;
  position: relative;
}

.terms-list li:before {
  content: counter(item) ".";
  counter-increment: item;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.terms-sublist {
  list-style-type: none;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-left: 20px;
}

.terms-sublist li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-left: 25px;
}

.terms-sublist li:before {
  content: counter(subitem, lower-alpha) ".";
  counter-increment: subitem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.highlight {
  background-color: rgba(230, 57, 70, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 5px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.whatsapp-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  z-index: 999;
}

.whatsapp-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: #25d366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: white;
  font-size: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background-color: #128c7e;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 70px;
  width: max-content;
  background: #333;
  color: white;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tooltip:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -5px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 5px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 5px solid transparent;
  border-left: 5px solid #333;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover .tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  right: 75px;
}

/* Pulse Animation */
@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
}

.whatsapp-btn {
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .whatsapp-widget {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
  }

  .whatsapp-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 25px;
  }

  .tooltip {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Gallery Styles */
.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn.active,
.filter-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  /* border: solid 1px red; */
  width: 100%;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  height: 250px;
}

.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

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

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));
  padding: 20px;
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  transform: translateY(10px);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.gallery-category {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Lightbox Customization */
.lightbox-overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) !important;
}

.lightbox-container {
  background: transparent !important;
}

.lightbox-image {
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.lightbox-nav {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------- ------------------------------------ */

/* Dropdown Styles */
.dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-toggle {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.dropdown-toggle::after {
  content: "\f107";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-left: 5px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 300px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  padding: 15px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 100;
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: var(--transition);
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: rgba(26, 79, 139, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.dropdown-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--light-gray);
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.dropdown-header {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: var(--light);
  margin: 5px 0;
}

/* === Courses Section === */
.courses-section {
  background-color: var(--light);
  padding: 2em 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.blog-feed {
  display: grid;
  gap: 40px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 1em 0;
}

.post-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.post-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.post-content {
  padding: 20px;
}

.post-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.post-title:hover {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.post-excerpt {
  font-size: 1em;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  padding-top: 15px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.author-info img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

.author-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: block;
}

.author-name:hover {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.reading-time {
  font-size: 0.85em;
  color: var(--gray);
}

.engagement span {
  font-size: 0.85em;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-left: 10px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .blog-feed {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .blog-feed {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* === Article Page Wrapper === */
.article-page {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 60px auto;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* Title */
.article-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Meta Info */
.article-meta {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.article-meta span {
  margin-right: 15px;
}

/* Featured Image */
.article-featured {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* Content */
.article-content {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Tags */
.article-tags {
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.article-tags span {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-right: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.article-tags span:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
}

/* Author Block */
.article-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 25px 0;
  padding: 15px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.article-author img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.article-author .author-name {
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.article-author .author-name:hover {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.article-author .author-bio {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Stats */
.article-stats {
  margin-top: 30px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray);
}

.article-stats span {
  margin-right: 20px;
}

/* Back Button */
.article-back {
  margin-top: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}

.article-back .btn {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.article-back .btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary);
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center; /* adjust for footer layout */
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 1em;
}
.social-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.page-wrapper {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 20px;
}

.page-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-align: center;
}

.page-intro {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.05em;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  color: var(--gray);
}

form {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

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

label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

input,
select,
textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 1em;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

input:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(33, 63, 154, 0.1);
}

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

.submit-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.submit-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* ============================
   RESPONSIVE PATCH CSS
   ============================ */

/* Form width scaling */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .application-form {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Reduce section paddings on smaller devices */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section,
  .placement-section {
    padding: 30px 0;
  }
}

/* Flexible grids (auto-fit handles tablets better) */
.news-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
}

/* Scale down big headings for small phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero h1,
  .page-header h1,
  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

/* Avoid overflow on dropdowns */
.dropdown-menu {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 300px;
}

/* Make fixed heights more flexible */
.map-container {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 300px;
}

.hero-slider {
  min-height: 78vh;
  height: auto;
}

.programme-image img,
.facility-image,
.card-img,
.news-image {
  height: auto;
  max-height: 300px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Slim nav */
.slim-nav {
  background: var(--dark);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.slim-nav .container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 0.5em;
}
.slim-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}
.slim-nav a {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Main nav */
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.main-nav .logo img {
  max-height: 60px;
}
.main-nav .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.main-nav .nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Hamburger */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1000;
}
.menu-toggle span {
  width: 25px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #333;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  width: 250px;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  display: flex;
}

/* Mobile styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  .main-nav .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 75%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #fff;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    transition: right 0.3s ease;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .main-nav .nav-links.active {
    right: 0;
  }
  .main-nav .nav-actions {
    display: none; /* hide desktop buttons */
  }
  .main-nav .mobile-only {
    display: block;
  }
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
}

/* Desktop-only helpers */
.mobile-only {
  display: none;
}

.page-wrapper {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem;
  font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  color: #333;
}

.page-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #004080;
}

.page-intro {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.visit-form {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

label {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #222;
}

input,
select,
textarea {
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border 0.2s;
}

input:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
  border-color: #004080;
  outline: none;
}

textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

.checkbox input {
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.submit-btn {
  background: #004080;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
  background: #0066cc;
}

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

.events-section {
  padding: 1em 20px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}
.events-section h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.events-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.event-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.event-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.event-date {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.event-body {
  padding: 20px;
}
.event-body h3 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #333;
}
.event-body p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #666;
}
.event-body .location {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.past-events .event-card {
  opacity: 0.85;
  background: #f9f9f9;
}
.poster-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 15px;
}
.poster-grid img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.poster-grid img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .events-section {
    padding: 40px 15px;
  }
  .events-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

.courses-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1em; /* cleaner spacing */
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Card - mobile default (100%) */
.course-card {
  flex: 1 1 100%; /* take full width by default */
  max-width: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Tablet/Desktop (two per row) */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .course-card {
    flex: 1 1 45%; /* around 2 per row */
    max-width: 45%;
  }
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Title */
.course-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Requirements grid */
.requirements-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* default mobile */
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .requirements-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* 2 columns on desktop */
  }
}

.requirement-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.req-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.req-value {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Apply button pinned bottom */
.course-card .btn {
  margin-top: auto; /* pushes button down */
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.course-card .btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary);
}

.consent-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5em;
  margin: 1em 0;
  padding: 1em;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.consent-group input {
  border: solid 5px var(--dark) !important;
  width: 16px;
}
.consent-group label {
  margin: 0em;
}

input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: var(--accent);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

/* Section Wrapper */
.section.requirements {
  background: #f9fafc;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  font-family: "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: #333;
}

.section.requirements .container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Titles */
.section.requirements .section-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1em;
  color: #004080;
}

.section.requirements h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 25px 0 15px;
  color: #0073e6;
}

/* Lists */
.section.requirements ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.section.requirements li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Elegant checkmark bullets */
.section.requirements li::before {
  content: "✔";
  color: #0073e6;
  font-weight: bold;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Nested Lists */
.section.requirements ul ul {
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-left: 10px;
  border-left: 2px solid #e0e6ef;
  padding-left: 15px;
}

.section.requirements ul ul li::before {
  content: "•";
  color: #0073e6;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Closing Note */
.section.requirements p {
  background: #eef6ff;
  border-left: 4px solid #0073e6;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 30px;
  color: #004080;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section.requirements {
    padding: 40px 15px;
  }

  .section.requirements .section-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .section.requirements h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .section.requirements li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* WhatsApp CTA */
.cta-whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #128c7e);
  color: hsl(0, 0%, 100%);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  margin: 2rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.cta-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.cta-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.cta-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  color: #128c7e;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.cta-button svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.cta-button:hover {
  background: #f0f0f0;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Mobile responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cta-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  .cta-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .cta-button {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  height: 80vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
  background-size: contain;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
  /* border-radius: 2em;  */
}

.slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.slide-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.slide-content h1 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.slide-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.slider-nav {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  /* background: var(--white);  */
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.slider-arrows {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 20px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.arrow {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.arrow:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
}

.news-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

/* ==============================
   MEDIA QUERIES FOR RESPONSIVE SLIDER
   ============================== */

/* Large desktops (above 1400px) */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .slide-content {
    max-width: 1000px;
  }
  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 4rem;
  }
  .slide-content p {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Standard desktops and laptops (1024px – 1399px) */
@media (max-width: 1399px) and (min-width: 1024px) {
  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
  .slide-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

/* Tablets landscape (768px – 1023px) */
@media (max-width: 1023px) and (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slider {
    height: 70vh;
  }
  .slide-content {
    max-width: 600px;
    padding: 15px;
  }
  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .slide-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .arrow {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .slider-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
  }
}

/* Tablets portrait & large phones (480px – 767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) and (min-width: 510px) {
  .about-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    column-count: 1;
    column-gap: 0em;
  }

  .hero-slider {
    height: 60vh;
  }
  .slide-content {
    max-width: 90%;
    padding: 12px;
  }
  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .slide-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .arrow {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .slider-dot {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
  }
}

/* Small phones (below 480px) */
@media (max-width: 509px) {
  .about-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    column-count: 1;
    column-gap: 0em;
  }

  .hero-slider {
    height: 15vh;
    overflow-y: hidden;
  }
  .slide {
    background-size: cover; /* contain → cover for tiny screens */
    background-position: right;
  }
  .slide-content {
    max-width: 95%;
    padding: 10px;
  }
  .slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .slide-content p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .arrow {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .slider-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
  }
}

.about-text h3 {
  color: var(--primary-dark); /* or your brand color */
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-text p {
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #333;
}

/* Graduation Page */
/*
:root {
  --accent: #00695c;
  --muted: #6b7280;
  --bg: #f7fafc;
  --card: #ffffff;
}
body {
  font-family: Inter, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto,
    Helvetica, Arial;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: #111;
}
*/
.nmtc-grad-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 28px;
}

/* Navigation */
.nmtc-grad-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.nmtc-grad-nav a {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.nmtc-grad-nav a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

section.nmtc-grad-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(141, 3, 3, 0.08),
    rgba(99, 0, 0, 0.08)
  );
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 2em 0em;
}
.nmtc-grad-hero h1 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.nmtc-grad-hero p {
  margin: 6px 0;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.nmtc-grad-hero-right {
  flex: 1 1 260px;
  text-align: right;
}

.nmtc-grad-hero-right p {
  font-size: 1.2em;
}

.nmtc-grad-timer {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.nmtc-grad-timer .seg {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--bg);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  min-width: 68px;
  text-align: center;
}

.nmtc-grad-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
@media (min-width: 880px) {
  .nmtc-grad-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  }
}

.nmtc-grad-card {
  background: var(--card);
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.04);
}
h2 {
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}
.nmtc-grad-muted {
  color: var(--light-gray);
}

.nmtc-grad-checklist ul {
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.nmtc-grad-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.nmtc-grad-btn.ghost {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.nmtc-grad-mv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .nmtc-grad-mv-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* .nmtc-grad-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  gap: 8px;
} */
.nmtc-grad-gallery {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.nmtc-grad-gallery img {
  width: 140px;
  /* height: 140px; */
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.nmtc-grad-alumni-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.nmtc-grad-alumni {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.nmtc-grad-alumni img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.nmtc-grad-faq dt {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nmtc-grad-hero {
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .nmtc-grad-hero-right {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .nmtc-grad-timer {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Carousel Styles */
.nmtc-grad-carousel {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px auto;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.carousel-container {
  position: relative;
}

.carousel-slide {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
  width: 100%;
}

.carousel-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}

.carousel-prev,
.carousel-next {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(62, 121, 175, 0.6);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.carousel-prev {
  left: 12px;
}
.carousel-next {
  right: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .carousel-prev,
  .carousel-next {
    padding: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   NMTC Awards Section Styles
   =========================== */
.nmtc-awards-section {
  background: #f9fafc;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.nmtc-awards-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: #003366;
}

.nmtc-awards-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  gap: 8px;
}

.nmtc-awards-tab {
  background: #e5e9f2;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.nmtc-awards-tab.active {
  background: #003366;
  color: #fff;
}

.nmtc-awards-panel {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.nmtc-awards-panel.active {
  display: block;
}

.nmtc-awards-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.nmtc-awards-table th,
.nmtc-awards-table td {
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  padding: 10px;
}

.nmtc-awards-table th {
  background: #003366;
  color: #fff;
}

.nmtc-awards-cards {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nmtc-awards-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 15px;
  text-align: left;
}

.nmtc-awards-card p {
  margin: 6px 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(5px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nmtc-awards-table {
    display: none;
  }
  .nmtc-awards-cards {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nmtc-awards-tab {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .nmtc-awards-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

.nmtc-awards-actions {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.nmtc-awards-download {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #333;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
}

.nmtc-awards-download:hover {
  background: #00509e;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* N M T C - Alumni Section (namespaced classes) */
.nmtc-alumni-section {
  padding: 48px 20px;
  background: #fff;
}
.nmtc-alumni-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.nmtc-alumni-title {
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  color: #e53935;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  text-align: center;
}
.nmtc-alumni-sub {
  text-align: center;
  color: #6b7280;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Grid */
.nmtc-alumni-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nmtc-alumni-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nmtc-alumni-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.nmtc-alumni-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
}
.nmtc-alumni-card:focus,
.nmtc-alumni-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.08);
  outline: none;
}
.nmtc-alumni-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.nmtc-alumni-body {
  padding: 14px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.nmtc-alumni-name {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #102a43;
}
.nmtc-alumni-course {
  margin: 6px 0;
  color: #4b5563;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.nmtc-alumni-snippet {
  color: #374151;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.nmtc-alumni-read-btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: #1e2a78;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Modal */
.nmtc-alumni-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2000;
  padding: 20px;
}
.nmtc-alumni-modal[aria-hidden="false"] {
  display: flex;
}
.nmtc-alumni-modal-dialog {
  background: #fff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.4);
}
.nmtc-alumni-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  top: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #333;
}

.nmtc-alumni-modal-content {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .nmtc-alumni-modal-content {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

.nmtc-alumni-gallery {
  width: 48%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .nmtc-alumni-gallery {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.nmtc-alumni-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #111;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nmtc-alumni-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  background: #000;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .nmtc-alumni-image-wrap img {
    height: 320px;
  }
}

.nmtc-alumni-prev,
.nmtc-alumni-next {
  background: rgba(30, 42, 120, 0.9);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.nmtc-alumni-prev[disabled],
.nmtc-alumni-next[disabled] {
  opacity: 0.4;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.nmtc-alumni-text {
  width: 52%;
  overflow: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .nmtc-alumni-text {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 360px;
    overflow: auto;
  }
}

.nmtc-alumni-fullstory {
  color: #263238;
  line-height: 1.6;
  white-space: pre-wrap;
}
.nmtc-alumni-modal-footer {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #6b7280;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.nmtc-alumni-counter {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #102a43;
}

.grade-requirement {
    margin-top: 8px;
    padding: 10px;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.grade-requirement strong {
    color: var(--primary);
}