/* =====================================================
   Life Care Institute of Pharmacy & Medical Sciences
   Core Stylesheet — Design System
   =====================================================
   File: assets/css/style.css
   Description: Global design tokens, typography, layout
   utilities, and reusable components (buttons, cards,
   navbar, sections). Loaded on every page via header.php.
   ===================================================== */

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS VARIABLES (DESIGN TOKENS)
----------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    /* Brand Colors */
    --color-primary: #A1122A;
    --color-primary-dark: #7d0e21;
    --color-primary-light: #c41638;
    --color-secondary: #D4AF37;
    --color-secondary-dark: #b3922b;
    --color-dark: #222222;
    --color-light: #ffffff;
    --color-gray-50: #f9f9fb;
    --color-gray-100: #f4f4f6;
    --color-gray-200: #e9e9ec;
    --color-gray-500: #7a7a83;
    --color-gray-700: #4a4a52;

    /* Typography */
    --font-primary: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(34, 34, 34, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(34, 34, 34, 0.10);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(34, 34, 34, 0.14);
    --shadow-gold: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);

    /* Radius */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 22px;
    --radius-pill: 50px;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease;
    --transition-base: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   2. BASE / RESET
----------------------------------------------------- */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    background-color: var(--color-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

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

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

::selection {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* Focus visibility for accessibility */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   3. TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES
----------------------------------------------------- */
.section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(161, 18, 42, 0.08);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-title span {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 680px;
}

.text-gold {
    color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
}

.text-primary-custom {
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}

.divider-gold {
    width: 70px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-secondary), var(--color-primary));
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   4. BUTTONS
----------------------------------------------------- */
.btn-lci-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-lci-primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-light);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-lci-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-dark);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-lci-outline:hover {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    color: var(--color-light);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-lci-gold {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--color-secondary);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-lci-gold:hover {
    background: var(--color-secondary-dark);
    border-color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-lci-white {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--color-light);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-light);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-lci-white:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-light);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   5. CARDS
----------------------------------------------------- */
.lci-card {
    background: var(--color-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    height: 100%;
}

.lci-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.lci-card .card-img-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.lci-card .card-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

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

.lci-card .card-body-custom {
    padding: 24px;
}

.lci-card .card-body-custom h5 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.lci-card .card-body-custom p {
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.icon-badge {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(161, 18, 42, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.lci-card:hover .icon-badge {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-light);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   6. SECTION SPACING
----------------------------------------------------- */
.section-py {
    padding-top: 90px;
    padding-bottom: 90px;
}

.section-py-sm {
    padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.bg-section-alt {
    background-color: var(--color-gray-50);
}

.bg-dark-section {
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    color: var(--color-light);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   7. TOP UTILITY BAR
----------------------------------------------------- */
.topbar {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    color: var(--color-gray-200);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 8px 0;
}

.topbar a {
    color: var(--color-gray-200);
}

.topbar a:hover {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.topbar .topbar-contact-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-right: 22px;
}

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

.topbar .social-icons a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    margin-left: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   8. MAIN NAVIGATION (STICKY)
----------------------------------------------------- */
.main-navbar {
    background: var(--color-light);
    padding: 16px 0;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.main-navbar.navbar-scrolled {
    padding: 10px 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.main-navbar .navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.main-navbar .navbar-brand img {
    height: 56px;
    width: auto;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.main-navbar.navbar-scrolled .navbar-brand img {
    height: 46px;
}

.main-navbar .brand-text {
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.main-navbar .brand-text .brand-name {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.main-navbar .brand-text .brand-sub {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.main-navbar .nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: var(--color-dark) !important;
    padding: 10px 16px !important;
    position: relative;
}

.main-navbar .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 4px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-secondary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.main-navbar .nav-link:hover::after,
.main-navbar .nav-link.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.main-navbar .nav-link:hover,
.main-navbar .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}

.main-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 10px;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
}

.main-navbar .dropdown-item {
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.main-navbar .dropdown-item:hover,
.main-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background: rgba(161, 18, 42, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.main-navbar .btn-apply-now {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-light) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 11px 26px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-left: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.main-navbar .btn-apply-now::after {
    display: none;
}

.main-navbar .btn-apply-now:hover {
    background: var(--color-secondary);
    color: var(--color-dark) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.navbar-toggler {
    border: none;
    padding: 6px 10px;
}

.navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   9. BACK TO TOP BUTTON
----------------------------------------------------- */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 999;
}

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

.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 28px;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    background: #25d366;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 999;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    background: #1ebe5b;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .whatsapp-float {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        bottom: 18px;
        left: 18px;
    }
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--color-secondary);
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   10. FOOTER
----------------------------------------------------- */
footer a {
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-secondary) !important;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

footer input.form-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
}

footer input.form-control:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   11. HERO SLIDER
----------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
}

.hero-slide {
    height: 92vh;
    min-height: 620px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(34, 34, 34, 0.88) 0%, rgba(34, 34, 34, 0.65) 45%, rgba(161, 18, 42, 0.35) 100%);
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: var(--color-light);
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s ease forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-light);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s ease forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s ease forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.45s;
}

.hero-btn-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: heroFadeUp 0.8s ease forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

@keyframes heroFadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(24px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Custom carousel controls */
.hero-slider .carousel-control-prev,
.hero-slider .carousel-control-next {
    width: 64px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-control-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-light);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.hero-slider .carousel-control-prev:hover .hero-control-icon,
.hero-slider .carousel-control-next:hover .hero-control-icon {
    background: var(--color-secondary);
    border-color: var(--color-secondary);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Custom indicators */
.hero-slider .carousel-indicators {
    bottom: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-slider .carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
    width: 34px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border: none;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.hero-slider .carousel-indicators .active {
    background-color: var(--color-secondary);
    width: 50px;
}

/* Scroll down indicator */
.hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 34px;
    right: 40px;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-light);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    animation: bounceDown 2s infinite;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator:hover {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

@keyframes bounceDown {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(8px); }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .hero-slide {
        height: 78vh;
        min-height: 520px;
    }

    .hero-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(34, 34, 34, 0.75) 0%, rgba(34, 34, 34, 0.88) 100%);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .hero-slide {
        height: 70vh;
        min-height: 460px;
    }

    .hero-btn-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   12. STATS STRIP
----------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-strip {
    background: var(--color-light);
    padding: 50px 0;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: -70px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.stat-item {
    padding: 30px 15px;
    background: var(--color-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.stat-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .stats-strip {
        margin-top: 0;
    }
    .stat-item {
        margin: 0;
    }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   13. ABOUT PREVIEW
----------------------------------------------------- */
.about-preview-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.about-experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-light);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.about-checklist li i {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   14. FEATURE ITEMS (Why Choose Us)
----------------------------------------------------- */
.feature-item {
    padding: 34px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.feature-item:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.feature-item h5 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.feature-item p {
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   15. LEADERSHIP / QUOTE CARDS
----------------------------------------------------- */
.leadership-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 34px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.leadership-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.leadership-avatar {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   16. GALLERY PREVIEW GRID
----------------------------------------------------- */
.gallery-preview-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.gallery-preview-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(161, 18, 42, 0.75);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-light);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

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

.gallery-preview-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   17. NEWS DATE BADGE
----------------------------------------------------- */
.news-date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-light);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   18. STRETCHED LINK (Card CTA)
----------------------------------------------------- */
.stretched-link-custom {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.stretched-link-custom:hover {
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   19. CTA BANNER
----------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
    color: var(--color-light);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cta-banner .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   21. INNER PAGE BANNER (Breadcrumb Header)
----------------------------------------------------- */
.page-banner {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(34, 34, 34, 0.92) 0%, rgba(161, 18, 42, 0.85) 100%),
                url('../images/page-banner-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    padding: 130px 0 70px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-light);
}

.page-banner h1 {
    color: var(--color-light);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb-item,
.page-banner .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

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

.page-banner .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    content: "/";
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .page-banner {
        padding: 110px 0 50px;
    }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   22. MISSION / VISION / VALUES CARDS
----------------------------------------------------- */
.mv-card {
    background: var(--color-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 36px 30px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mv-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-secondary), var(--color-primary));
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.mv-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

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

.mv-card h5 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mv-card p {
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   23. CORE VALUES GRID
----------------------------------------------------- */
.value-chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    background: var(--color-gray-50);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 22px 24px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.value-chip:hover {
    background: var(--color-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.value-chip .value-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.value-chip h6 {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.value-chip p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   25. PROGRAM DETAIL CARDS
----------------------------------------------------- */
.program-detail-card {
    background: var(--color-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

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

.program-detail-card .program-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.program-detail-card .icon-badge {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.program-detail-card p.program-desc {
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.program-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.program-meta-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--color-gray-50);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}

.program-meta-badge i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   26. ACCREDITATION STRIP
----------------------------------------------------- */
.accreditation-strip {
    background: var(--color-gray-50);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
}

.accreditation-strip .accred-text h5 {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.accreditation-strip .accred-text p {
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.accreditation-strip .accred-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.accreditation-strip .accred-icons span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--color-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .accreditation-strip {
        padding: 28px;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   28. PROCESS TIMELINE STEPS
----------------------------------------------------- */
.process-step {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 15px;
}

.process-step .step-number {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-light);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.process-step h5 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.process-step p {
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.process-steps-row {
    position: relative;
}

.process-steps-row::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 35px;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gray-200) 0, var(--color-gray-200) 8px, transparent 8px, transparent 16px);
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .process-steps-row::before {
        display: none;
    }
    .process-step {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   29. CUSTOM ACCORDION
----------------------------------------------------- */
.lci-accordion .accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lci-accordion .accordion-button {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    background: var(--color-light);
    padding: 20px 24px;
}

.lci-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(161, 18, 42, 0.05);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.lci-accordion .accordion-button:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
    border-color: var(--color-gray-200);
}

.lci-accordion .accordion-button::after {
    filter: none;
}

.lci-accordion .accordion-body {
    padding: 20px 24px 24px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
}

.lci-accordion .accordion-body table {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.lci-accordion .accordion-body table th {
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}

.lci-accordion .accordion-body table td {
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   30. DATES STRIP CARDS
----------------------------------------------------- */
.date-card {
    background: var(--color-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 26px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.date-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.date-card i {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.date-card h6 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.date-card .date-value {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   31. DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
----------------------------------------------------- */
.doc-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.doc-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--color-gray-200);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.doc-checklist li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.doc-checklist li i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   32. FORMS
----------------------------------------------------- */
.lci-form-card {
    background: var(--color-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 40px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}

.lci-form-card .form-label {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.lci-form-card .form-control,
.lci-form-card .form-select {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.lci-form-card .form-control:focus,
.lci-form-card .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(161, 18, 42, 0.12);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .lci-form-card {
        padding: 26px;
    }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   34. CONTACT INFO CARDS
----------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--color-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.contact-info-card .icon-badge {
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

.contact-info-card h6 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-info-card p,
.contact-info-card a {
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-info-card a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   35. MAP WRAPPER
----------------------------------------------------- */
.map-wrap {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
}

.map-wrap iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    border: 0;
    display: block;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   37. LEADERSHIP PROFILE MESSAGE PAGE
----------------------------------------------------- */
.profile-sidebar {
    background: var(--color-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 34px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
}

.profile-sidebar img {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 4px solid var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.profile-sidebar h5 {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.profile-sidebar .profile-title {
    display: block;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.profile-sidebar .profile-credentials {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--color-gray-200);
    padding-top: 18px;
}

.profile-sidebar .profile-credentials li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.profile-sidebar .profile-credentials li i {
    color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.message-body p {
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pull-quote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-secondary);
    background: var(--color-gray-50);
    padding: 26px 30px;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    margin: 30px 0;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    position: relative;
}

.pull-quote i {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-right: 8px;
    vertical-align: -4px;
}

.message-signature {
    margin-top: 34px;
}

.message-signature .sig-name {
    font-family: 'Poppins', cursive;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.message-signature .sig-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .profile-sidebar {
        position: static;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   39. GALLERY FILTERS
----------------------------------------------------- */
.gallery-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.gallery-filter-btn {
    background: var(--color-light);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 9px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

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

.gallery-item {
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.gallery-item.gallery-hidden {
    display: none;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   40. LIGHTBOX MODAL
----------------------------------------------------- */
.lightbox-modal .modal-content {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
}

.lightbox-modal .modal-body {
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.lightbox-modal img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.lightbox-modal .btn-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: 0;
    background-color: var(--color-light);
    opacity: 1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 10px;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   42. FEATURED NEWS STORY
----------------------------------------------------- */
.featured-news {
    background: var(--color-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}

.featured-news .featured-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 320px;
}

.featured-news .featured-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.featured-news .featured-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: var(--color-secondary);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.featured-news .featured-body {
    padding: 40px;
}

.featured-news .featured-meta {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.featured-news .featured-meta i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.featured-news h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.featured-news p {
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .featured-news .featured-body {
        padding: 26px;
    }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   43. CUSTOM PAGINATION
----------------------------------------------------- */
.lci-pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.lci-pagination a,
.lci-pagination span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.lci-pagination a:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-light);
}

.lci-pagination .active span {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-light);
}

.lci-pagination .disabled span {
    opacity: 0.4;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   45. FACULTY CARDS
----------------------------------------------------- */
.faculty-card {
    background: var(--color-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

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

.faculty-card .faculty-photo-wrap {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-gray-100);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.faculty-card:hover .faculty-photo-wrap {
    border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.faculty-card .faculty-photo-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.faculty-card h6 {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.faculty-card .faculty-designation {
    display: block;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.faculty-card .faculty-qualification {
    display: block;
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.faculty-card .faculty-dept-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-gray-50);
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   47. VERTICAL TIMELINE (How to Apply)
----------------------------------------------------- */
.vertical-timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 50px;
}

.vertical-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    bottom: 6px;
    left: 22px;
    width: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-gray-200) 0, var(--color-gray-200) 8px, transparent 8px, transparent 16px);
}

.timeline-step {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 42px;
}

.timeline-step:last-child {
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-step .timeline-marker {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -50px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-step h5 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-step p {
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    max-width: 620px;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .vertical-timeline {
        padding-left: 40px;
    }
    .timeline-step .timeline-marker {
        left: -40px;
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   48. DOWNLOAD CARDS
----------------------------------------------------- */
.download-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    background: var(--color-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 26px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.download-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.download-card .download-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(161, 18, 42, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.download-card h6 {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.download-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-500);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.download-card .download-btn {
    margin-left: auto;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-gray-50);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.download-card:hover .download-btn {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-light);
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .download-card {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .download-card .download-btn {
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   50. 404 ERROR PAGE
----------------------------------------------------- */
.error-404-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.error-404-code {
    font-size: clamp(5rem, 15vw, 9rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.error-404-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.error-404-section h2 {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.error-404-section p {
    color: var(--color-gray-700);
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto 34px;
}

.error-404-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

/* -----------------------------------------------------
   51. RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS
----------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .topbar .topbar-contact-item:nth-child(2) {
        display: none;
    }

    .main-navbar .navbar-collapse {
        background: var(--color-light);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        padding: 16px;
        margin-top: 14px;
    }

    .main-navbar .btn-apply-now {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 10px;
        display: inline-flex;
    }

    .section-py {
        padding-top: 60px;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .section-py, .section-py-sm {
        padding-top: 48px;
        padding-bottom: 48px;
    }

    .back-to-top {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        bottom: 18px;
        right: 18px;
    }
}