/* =============================================
   SANTINIKETAN POLYTECHNIC — FULL STYLESHEET
   Senior UI/UX Design System v2.0
============================================= */

:root {
    --primary:       #f97316;
    --primary-dark:  #ea580c;
    --secondary:     #6366f1;
    --accent:        #fbbf24;
    --green:         #10b981;
    --blue:          #0ea5e9;
    --rose:          #f43f5e;
    --bg:            #060c16;
    --bg-card:       #0d1626;
    --bg-card-2:     #111827;
    --border:        rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    --border-hover:  rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    --text:          #f1f5f9;
    --text-muted:    #94a3b8;
    --text-dim:      #64748b;
    --glass-bg:      rgba(13,22,38,0.8);
    --radius-sm:     10px;
    --radius:        16px;
    --radius-lg:     24px;
    --transition:    all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    --font-h:        'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-b:        'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* ---- Reset & Base ---- */
*,*::before,*::after { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body { background:var(--bg); color:var(--text); font-family:var(--font-b); line-height:1.6; overflow-x:hidden; }
a { text-decoration:none; color:inherit; }
ul { list-style:none; }

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width:8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background:var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background:#1e293b; border-radius:4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background:var(--primary); }

/* =============================================
   UTILITY
============================================= */
.orange-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-label {
    font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:4px;
    color:var(--primary); margin-bottom:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.section-title {
    font-family:var(--font-h); font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,2.7rem);
    font-weight:800; margin-bottom:1rem; letter-spacing:-0.5px; line-height:1.2;
}
.section-subtitle {
    color:var(--text-muted); margin:0 0 25px; text-align: center;
    font-size:1rem; line-height:1.75;
}

/* Scroll reveal */
.reveal { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition:opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.reveal.revealed { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

/* =============================================
   ULTIMATE CLASSY HEADER & NAVBAR
============================================= */
.main-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Top Status Bar: Modern & Minimal */
.top-bar {
    background: rgba(3, 7, 16, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 8px 6%;
}

.top-bar-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.top-info span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.top-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-ticker {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    animation: flashTicker 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.top-phone {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.top-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

@keyframes flashTicker {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* Navbar: Floating Luxury State */
.navbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 18px 6%;
    background: transparent;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    max-width: 100%;
}

.main-header.scrolled {
    padding-top: 15px;
}

.main-header.scrolled .top-bar {
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
}

.main-header.scrolled .navbar {
    background: rgba(13, 22, 38, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    padding: 12px 2.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 92%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 100px;
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1);
}

/* Logo refinements */
.navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.navbar-logo-img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15));
}

.main-header.scrolled .navbar-logo-img {
    height: 44px;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.75rem;
}

.nav-links a {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    padding: 5px 0;
}
.btn-nav-primary { padding:8px 15px !important; }
.nav-links a:not(.btn-nav-primary)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn-nav-primary):hover {
    color: var(--text);
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn-nav-primary):hover::after {
    width: 20px;
}

/* Premium Primary Button */
.btn-nav-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-nav-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%; left: -50%;
    width: 200%; height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 0%, transparent 60%);
    transform: scale(0);
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.btn-nav-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.5) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-nav-primary:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    color: var(--text);
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* =============================================
   CINEMATIC HERO REVAMP STYLES
============================================= */
.hero-revamp {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #030712;
}

.hero-bg-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.4) saturate(1.2);
}

.hero-mesh-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(to right, #030712 10%, rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.6) 50%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 8rem 6% 4rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
    .hero-container {
        display: list-item;
    }
    .hero-card-side {
        margin-top:30px;
    }
    .premium-enquiry-card {
        padding:15px !important;
    }
    .life-bento-grid {
        display:block !important;
        margin:15px 0;
    }
    .hero-title { font-size:25px !important; }
    .about-text .section-title { font-size:25px !important; }
    .about-features-grid {
        display:block !important;
    }
}
/* Text Side Styles */
.hero-text-side {
    animation: revealLeft 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

@keyframes revealLeft {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.hero-badge-wrap {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-badge-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.hero-badge-text { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-h);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.hero-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Stats Chips */
.hero-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-stat-chip {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-stat-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.chip-num {
    font-family: var(--font-h);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.chip-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Trust Badges */
.hero-trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.trust-label { 
    font-size: 0.65rem; 
    font-weight: 800; 
    color: var(--text-dim); 
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.trust-icons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.trust-img { height: 28px; filter: grayscale(1) invert(1) brightness(0.8); opacity: 0.6; }
.trust-divider { width: 1px; height: 20px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.trust-text { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dim); }

/* Cinematic Trust Strip */
.hero-trust-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}


.trust-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3.5rem;
}

.trust-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.stat-n {
    font-family: var(--font-h);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-l {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #6b7280; /* text-dim */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-trust-strip {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .trust-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 2rem; }
}

/* ---- Floating Card Side ---- */
.hero-card-side {
    animation: revealRight 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

@keyframes revealRight {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.premium-enquiry-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(13, 22, 38, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 
        0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
        inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-glass-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%; left: -50%;
    width: 200%; height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.card-header-revamp { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

.card-icon-box {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2), rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.05));
    border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.card-icon-box i { width: 30px; height: 30px; }

.card-header-revamp h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-h);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.card-header-revamp h3 span { color: var(--primary); }
.card-header-revamp p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.enquiry-form-container {
    min-height: 480px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.card-footer-revamp {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.card-footer-revamp i { width: 14px; color: var(--green); }

/* HUD Revamp */
.hero-hud-revamp {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 20;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.hero-hud-revamp.top-right { top: 10rem; right: 6%; }

.hud-status { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
.status-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--green); border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--green); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
.status-label { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); letter-spacing: 1px; }

/* =============================================
   ABOUT SECTION
============================================= */
/* =============================================
   PREMIUM ABOUT SECTION REVAMP
============================================= */
.about {
    padding: 8rem 5%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.03) 0%, transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.03) 0%, transparent 40%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Visual Stack: Luxury Layout */
.about-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.about-image-stack {
    position: relative;
    height: 500px;
}

.ab-img {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.ab-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1.1);
}

.ab-img-1 {
    width: 75%;
    height: 380px;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ab-img-2 {
    width: 65%;
    height: 280px;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    border-width: 2px;
}

.img-overlay-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13, 22, 38, 0.6), transparent);
}

.about-image-stack:hover .ab-img-1 { transform: translate(-10px, -10px) rotate(-1deg); }
.about-image-stack:hover .ab-img-2 { transform: translate(10px, 10px) rotate(1deg); }

/* Premium Floating Badge */
.about-premium-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-30%, -20%);
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 2px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

.badge-inner {
    background: #111827;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 22px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.badge-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-h);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #9ca3af);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.badge-divider {
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary);
    margin: 0.75rem auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.badge-txt {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.badge-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    background: var(--primary);
    filter: blur(20px);
    opacity: 0.3;
    border-radius: 30px;
}

/* Text side refinements */
.section-label-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.label-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.about-text .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.about-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Features Grid */
.about-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.feature-small-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-small-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.feature-info h5 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.feature-info p {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* CTA Bar */
.about-cta-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.cta-trust {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.trust-avatars {
    display: flex;
}

.trust-avatars img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #0d1626;
    margin-left: -10px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.trust-avatars img:first-child { margin-left: 0; }

.cta-trust span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
    .about-visual { order: 2; margin-top: 2rem; }
    .about-image-stack { height: 420px; }
    .about-cta-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.5rem; }
}

/* =============================================
   FACILITIES
============================================= */
.facilities {
    padding:7rem 5%;
    background:rgba(13,22,38,0.5);
    border-top:1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.facilities-grid {
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));
    gap:1.5rem; max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto;
}
.facility-card {
    background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:var(--radius); padding:2rem;
    transition:var(--transition); cursor:default;
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.facility-card::before {
    content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),var(--accent));
    transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform 0.3s ease;
}
.facility-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--border-hover); box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.facility-card:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }
.fac-icon-wrap {
    width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:14px; margin-bottom:1.25rem;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color:var(--fac-color); transition:var(--transition);
}
.facility-card:hover .fac-icon-wrap { background:rgba(var(--fac-color),0.08); transform:scale(1.1); }
.fac-icon-wrap i { width:24px; height:24px; }
.facility-card h4 { font-family:var(--font-h); font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:0.65rem; }
.facility-card p { color:var(--text-muted); font-size:0.87rem; line-height:1.65; }

/* =============================================
   COURSES
============================================= */
.courses { padding:7rem 5%; text-align:center; }
.course-grid {
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));
    gap:1.5rem; max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto;
}
.course-card {
    background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:var(--radius); padding:1rem;
    text-align:left; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    transition:var(--transition); cursor:default;
}
.course-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--border-hover); box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.card-glow {
    position:absolute; top:-50%; left:-50%; width:200%; height:200%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--card-color,#6366f1) 0%,transparent 60%);
    opacity:0; transition:opacity 0.4s ease; pointer-events:none;
}
.course-card:hover .card-glow { opacity:0.06; }
.icon-wrapper { width:54px; height:54px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-radius:13px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:1.2rem; font-size:1.65rem; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); position:relative; z-index:1; }
.course-card h3 { font-family:var(--font-h); font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:0.6rem; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.course-card p { color:var(--text-muted); font-size:0.86rem; line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:1.25rem; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.card-link { font-size:0.83rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--primary); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.35rem; position:relative; z-index:1; transition:gap 0.2s ease; }
.card-link:hover { gap:0.6rem; }

/* =============================================
   PLACEMENTS
============================================= */
.placements {
    padding:7rem 5%;
    background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(249,115,22,0.03),rgba(99,102,241,0.03));
    border-top:1px solid var(--border);
}
.placement-stats {
    display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:0; flex-wrap:wrap;
    max-width:800px; margin:0 auto 3.5rem;
    background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius);
    overflow:hidden;
}
.ps-item {
    flex:1; min-width:150px; padding:1.75rem 1.25rem; text-align:center;
    border-right:1px solid var(--border);
}
.ps-item:last-child { border-right:none; }
.ps-num { display:block; font-family:var(--font-h); font-size:2rem; font-weight:800; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--primary),var(--accent)); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; }
.ps-label { font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--text-muted); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px; font-weight:500; }

/* Ticker */
/* Ticker: Cinematic Showcase */
.companies-ticker {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    /* Edge Fading Mask */
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
}

.ticker-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    animation: tickerLoop 40s linear infinite;
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

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

.ticker-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 180px;
    height: 90px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    filter: grayscale(1) opacity(0.6);
}

.ticker-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
    filter: grayscale(0) opacity(1);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ticker-item img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(1.1); /* Slight boost for dark mode */
}

@keyframes tickerLoop {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(-180px * 10 - 2.5rem * 10)); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ticker-item {
        width: 140px;
        height: 70px;
        padding: 0.8rem;
    }
    @keyframes tickerLoop {
        0% { transform: translateX(0); }
        100% { transform: translateX(calc(-140px * 10 - 2.5rem * 10)); }
    }
}

/* Placed Slider */
.placed-slider-wrapper { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1rem; max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; overflow:hidden; position:relative; }
.slider-btn {
    flex-shrink:0; width:44px; height:44px;
    background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:50%; color:var(--text); cursor:pointer;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    transition:var(--transition); z-index:2;
}
.slider-btn:hover { background:var(--primary); border-color:var(--primary); transform:scale(1.05); }
.placed-slider {
    display:flex; gap:1.5rem; transition:transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    overflow:hidden;
}
.placed-card {
    flex:0 0 calc((100% - 3rem) / 3);
    min-width:0;
    background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius:var(--radius); padding:1.75rem;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1.25rem;
    transition:var(--transition);
}
.placed-card:hover { border-color:rgba(249,115,22,0.3); box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.placed-avatar {
    width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:var(--font-h); font-weight:700; font-size:1rem; color:#fff;
}
.placed-info h4 { font-family:var(--font-h); font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:0.2rem; }
.placed-role { font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:0.2rem; }
.placed-company { font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:0.4rem; }
.placed-ctc { display:inline-block; background:rgba(16,185,129,0.1); color:var(--green); padding:0.2rem 0.6rem; border-radius:4px; font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:0.4rem; }
.placed-dept { font-size:0.77rem; color:var(--text-dim); }

/* Dots */
.slider-dots { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:0.5rem; margin-top:1.75rem; }
.dot { width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--border); cursor:pointer; transition:var(--transition); }
.dot.active { background:var(--primary); transform:scale(1.3); }

/* =============================================
   TESTIMONIALS
============================================= */
/* =============================================
   PREMIUM TESTIMONIALS - STATIC GRID
============================================= */

.testimonials {
    padding: 8rem 5%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
                var(--bg);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 4rem auto 0;
}

.testi-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.testi-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
}

.testi-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.testi-quote {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: 2.5rem;
    font-size: 8rem;
    line-height: 0.5;
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0.05;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', serif;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testi-text {
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    flex: 1;
}

.testi-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.testi-avatar {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    padding: 2px;
    background: var(--bg);
}

.testi-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testi-author h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-h);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.testi-author p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.testi-stars {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testi-card { padding: 2.5rem 2rem; }
}

/* =============================================
   LIFE AT COLLEGE - PREMIUM BENTO REVAMP
============================================= */
.life-at { 
    padding: 8rem 5%; 
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.02) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.life-bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 320px);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.bento-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.bento-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.bento-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.bento-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.95) 0%, rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.2) 50%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.bento-card:hover .bento-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.98) 0%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.bento-content h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-h);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.bento-content p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 250px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.bento-card:hover .bento-content h4 { transform: translateY(0); }
.bento-card:hover .bento-content p { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Bento Sizes */
.bento-col-2 { grid-column: span 2; }
.bento-row-2 { grid-row: span 2; }

/* Activities strip */
.activities-strip {
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:0.75rem; justify-content:center;
    max-width:900px; margin:0 auto;
}
.activity-tag {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.4rem;
    padding:0.6rem 1.25rem; border-radius:50px;
    background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--border);
    font-size:0.82rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-muted);
    transition:var(--transition); cursor:default;
}
.activity-tag:hover { border-color:var(--primary); color:var(--primary); background:rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.08); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* =============================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
============================================= */
.why-us {
    padding:6rem 5%;
    background:rgba(249,115,22,0.02);
    border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.why-us .section-title { margin-bottom:3rem; }
.why-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr)); gap:1.75rem; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; }
.why-item { padding:1.75rem; background:var(--bg-card); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); transition:var(--transition); }
.why-item:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:rgba(249,115,22,0.3); }
.why-item i { width:36px; height:36px; color:var(--primary); margin-bottom:1rem; }
.why-item h4 { font-family:var(--font-h); font-size:0.92rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:0.5rem; }
.why-item p { color:var(--text-muted); font-size:0.82rem; line-height:1.6; }

/* =============================================
   FOOTER
============================================= */
.footer { padding:4rem 5% 0; background:#030710; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.footer-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap:3rem; max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; padding-bottom:3rem; }
.footer-links { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0.7rem; }
.footer-links li, .footer-links a { font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--text-dim); transition:color 0.2s; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.4rem; }
.footer-links a:hover { color:var(--primary); }
.footer-bottom { border-top:1px solid var(--border); padding:1.5rem 0; text-align:center; color:var(--text-dim); font-size:0.8rem; max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; }

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE
============================================= */
@media (max-width:1024px) {
    .about-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:3rem; }
    .about-visual { display:none; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width:900px) {
    .hero { flex-direction: column-reverse; min-height: auto; }
    .hero-left-panel { flex: none; width: 100%; padding: 3rem 5% 4rem; }
    .hero-photo-panel { flex: none; width: 100%; height: 50vw; min-height: 260px; }
    .photo-diagonal-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg) 0%, rgba(6,12,22,0.4) 30%, transparent 70%);
    }
    .hero-left-panel .glass-form { max-width: 100%; }
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
    .about-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .about-visual { display:none; }

    .placed-card { flex:0 0 calc((100% - 1.5rem) / 2); }
    .testi-card { flex:0 0 100%; }
    .life-mosaic { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
    .life-card-large { grid-column:span 2; }
}


@media (max-width:768px) {
    .main-header.scrolled { transform: none; }
    .main-header.scrolled .top-bar { display: none; }
    
    .top-bar { display: none; }
    .navbar { padding: 12px 5%; height: 72px; }
    .navbar-logo-img { height: 40px; }
    
    .nav-toggle { display: block; }
    
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        flex-direction: column;
        background: rgba(6, 12, 22, 0.98);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        padding: 2.5rem 5%;
        gap: 2rem;
        text-align: center;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    }
    .nav-links.open { display: flex; }

    .placement-stats { border-radius:var(--radius-sm); }
    .ps-item { border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
    .ps-item:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
    .placed-card { flex:0 0 100%; }
    .life-bento-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }
    .bento-col-2, .bento-row-2 { grid-row: span 1; height: 320px; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:2rem; }
    .course-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .facilities-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width:480px) {
    .stat-divider { display:none; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .activities-strip { gap:0.5rem; }
}