/* ==========================================================================
   ASSUMPTION PUBLIC SR. SECONDARY SCHOOL - MODERN DESIGN SYSTEM
   Modern, prestigious academic styling for APS CBSE (Estd. 1992)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --color-primary: #0b1e36;
  --color-primary-light: #162f50;
  --color-primary-dark: #06111f;
  --color-navy-800: #0f2744;
  --color-navy-700: #19385c;

  --color-accent: #f59e0b;
  --color-accent-light: #fbbf24;
  --color-accent-dark: #d97706;
  --color-gold: #c59b27;
  --color-gold-light: #f6d860;

  --color-secondary: #0284c7;
  --color-secondary-light: #38bdf8;
  --color-secondary-dark: #0369a1;

  --color-success: #10b981;
  --color-danger: #ef4444;
  --color-info: #06b6d4;

  /* Neutrals & Surfaces */
  --bg-body: #f8fafc;
  --bg-surface: #ffffff;
  --bg-surface-alt: #f1f5f9;
  --bg-subtle: #e2e8f0;
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  --bg-glass-dark: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.92);

  --text-main: #0f172a;
  --text-muted: #475569;
  --text-light: #94a3b8;
  --text-white: #ffffff;

  --border-light: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  --border-primary: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.1);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.08), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.08);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.12), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.08);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px -5px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --header-height: 82px;
  --topbar-height: 40px;
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  line-height: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  outline: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.35rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem); }
h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
h6 { font-size: 0.95rem; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.aps-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

.aps-section {
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.aps-section-sm {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.aps-section-alt {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
}

.aps-section-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.aps-section-dark h1,
.aps-section-dark h2,
.aps-section-dark h3,
.aps-section-dark h4 {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.aps-section-dark p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

/* Section Header */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.section-tag.light {
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.topbar {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 101;
}

.topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: var(--topbar-height);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

.topbar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.topbar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.topbar-item i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.topbar-badge {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.topbar-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.topbar-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.topbar-social a:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.topbar-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.topbar-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   MAIN NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  z-index: 100;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
}

.navbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: var(--header-height);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-logo {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.12);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-brand:hover .nav-logo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.nav-brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Modern Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 250px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 110;
}

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

.nav-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown-item i {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.09);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.nav-dropdown-item:hover i {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Hamburger toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-surface-alt);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.nav-toggle:hover,
.nav-toggle:active {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-modern {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-light) 0%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.btn-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-navy-800) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.25);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-light) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.95rem 1.95rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEWS TICKER (MARQUEE)
   ========================================================================== */
.news-ticker-bar {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ticker-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.ticker-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.ticker-content {
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: tickerScroll 38s linear infinite;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.ticker-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-right: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.ticker-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.ticker-date {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  padding: 0.1rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@keyframes tickerScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(520px, 75vh, 680px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.slide-item {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 800ms ease, transform 800ms ease;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.slide-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.68);
  animation: kenBurns 18s ease infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes kenBurns {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.08); }
}

.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.45) 0%,
    rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.85) 100%
  );
}

.slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

.slide-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

.slide-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.slide-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.3rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.slide-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-arrow,
.slider-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 0;
}

.slider-arrow:hover,
.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.slider-arrow.prev,
.slider-btn.prev { left: 1.5rem; }
.slider-arrow.next,
.slider-btn.next { right: 1.5rem; }

.slider-dots,
.slider-indicators {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.75rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  padding: 0;
}

.slider-dot.active {
  width: 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   QUICK ACTION CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-actions-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
  margin-top: -3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.quick-actions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.quick-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.quick-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-secondary));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.quick-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.quick-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.quick-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.quick-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.05);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.quick-card:hover .quick-card-icon {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.quick-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.quick-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.quick-card-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.quick-card:hover .quick-card-arrow i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATS COUNTERS
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-navy-800) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT & WELCOME
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

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

.about-img-main {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  right: -1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.about-badge-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.about-badge-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.about-badge-text span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.about-features-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 2rem 0;
}

.about-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-feature-item i {
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Pillars Cards (Mission, Vision, Value) */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.pillar-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.08) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOPPERS SHOWCASE (ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE)
   ========================================================================== */
.toppers-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1e36 0%, #081525 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.toppers-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -150px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toppers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.topper-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.topper-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.topper-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
}

.topper-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.topper-medal {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.topper-score {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.topper-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.topper-class {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FACILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.facilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.facility-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.facility-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.facility-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 190px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.facility-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.facility-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.facility-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.facility-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.facility-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.facility-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.facility-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACTIVITIES & SPORTS (TABBED)
   ========================================================================== */
.activities-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.tab-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--bg-surface-alt);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.tab-pane {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 350ms ease;
}

.tab-pane.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.activity-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.activity-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.activity-img-wrap {
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.activity-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.activity-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.activity-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: #f59e0b;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.author-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.author-info span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADMISSIONS CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-navy-800) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-text {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.cta-text h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cta-text p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
  background: #06111f;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  padding-top: 5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2px;
}

.footer-brand-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.footer-col-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 90;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO / BANNER (FOR SUBPAGES)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-hero h1 {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.page-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.page-breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTENT BLOCKS & TABLES (SUBPAGES)
   ========================================================================== */
.content-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.modern-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.modern-table th {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.modern-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.modern-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.modern-table tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.04);
}

/* Form Styles */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-control-modern {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control-modern:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

/* Mobile Offcanvas Navigation */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -110%;
  width: min(320px, 90vw);
  height: 100%;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: right var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.drawer-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.drawer-header .nav-brand {
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

.drawer-header .brand-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.drawer-close {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  min-width: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.drawer-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

/* Drawer contact strip */
.drawer-contact-strip {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.drawer-contact-strip a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.drawer-contact-strip i {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Drawer nav scroll area */
.drawer-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Drawer section headings */
.drawer-section-label {
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem 0.3rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.drawer-section-label:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* Accordion item */
.drawer-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.drawer-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.drawer-link i.drawer-icon {
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.drawer-link .drawer-chevron {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-link:hover,
.drawer-link.active {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.09);
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.drawer-link:hover i.drawer-icon,
.drawer-link.active i.drawer-icon {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.drawer-item.open > .drawer-link .drawer-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Submenu */
.drawer-submenu {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.03);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  margin: 0 1rem 0.25rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.drawer-item.open > .drawer-submenu {
  display: block;
}

.drawer-sublink {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.drawer-sublink i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.drawer-sublink:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

/* Drawer CTA button */
.drawer-cta {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.drawer-cta .btn-modern {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Drawer divider */
.drawer-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-light);
  margin: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .activity-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Topbar */
  .topbar-left {
    display: none;
  }
  .topbar-inner {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
  }
  .topbar-item {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .topbar-social a {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* Header */
  :root {
    --header-height: 68px;
  }
  .navbar-inner {
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
  }
  .nav-logo {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
  }
  .brand-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.67rem;
  }

  /* Content */
  .quick-actions-wrap {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
  .hero-slider {
    height: 560px;
  }
  .slide-content {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .slider-arrow,
  .slider-btn {
    display: none; /* Hide arrows on touch screens so they never overlap slide text */
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .cta-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-badge-floating {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .activity-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Very small screens */
  .topbar {
    display: none; /* hide topbar on very small screens to save space */
  }
  .nav-brand-text .brand-subtitle {
    display: none; /* hide subtitle on tiny screens */
  }
  .brand-title {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .nav-logo {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  :root {
    --header-height: 60px;
  }
  .hero-slider {
    height: 540px;
  }
  .slide-content {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.25rem 3rem 0.25rem;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .slide-pill {
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .slide-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 6vw, 1.85rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .slide-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .slide-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .slide-buttons .btn-modern {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  }
  .slider-dots,
  .slider-indicators {
    bottom: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Lightbox Styles */
.modern-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.modern-lightbox.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.lightbox-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6, 17, 31, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.lightbox-dialog {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  animation: zoomIn 300ms ease;
}

@keyframes zoomIn {
  from { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -45px;
  right: 0;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transition: background 150ms ease;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #0b1e36;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 85vw;
  max-height: 75vh;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.lightbox-caption {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-copy.copied {
  background: var(--color-success) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--color-success) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.gallery-filter-btn {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.gallery-filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-surface-hover);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.gallery-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.25);
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-item {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.gallery-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.gallery-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.85) 0%, rgba(11, 30, 54, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.gallery-zoom-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transform: scale(0.8);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-zoom-icon {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.gallery-info {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.gallery-caption {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin: 0;
}

.gallery-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NOTICE BOARD & CIRCULAR STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.notice-featured-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-accent-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.notice-featured-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

.notice-badge-featured {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.notice-badge-status {
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.badge-new {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #15803d;
}

.badge-urgent {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #b91c1c;
}

.badge-info {
  background: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0369a1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEWS & EVENTS GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.news-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.news-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.news-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.news-card-date-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.news-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.news-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.news-card-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.news-card-excerpt {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.news-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMIC TOPPERS & SPORTS AWARDS GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.topper-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.topper-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.topper-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.topper-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 280px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.topper-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.topper-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.topper-info {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.topper-name {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.topper-class {
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.topper-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Sports Awards Grid */
.sports-award-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.sports-award-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sports-award-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.sports-img-wrap {
  height: 240px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.sports-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.sports-award-card:hover .sports-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.sports-content {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.sports-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.contact-card-info {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #15325b 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-item-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-item-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.contact-form-wrap {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.captcha-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.captcha-display {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  user-select: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}